UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October [●], 2019


Amendment

Registration No. 2 to

333-233021

FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

GULFSLOPE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware131116-1689008

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 1 to

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

GULFSLOPE ENERGY, INC. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
1311
(Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)

16-1689008
(I. R. S. Employer
Identification Number)

incorporation or organization)

1331 Lamar St., Suite 1665
Houston, Texas 77010
(281) 918-4100
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

Classification Code Number)Identification Number)

John N. Seitz
Chief Executive Officer
1331 Lamar St., Suite 1665
Houston, Texas 77010
(281) 918-4100
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)


2500 City West, Suite 800
Houston, Texas 77042
(281) 918-4100
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

John N. Seitz
Chief Executive Officer
2500 City West, Suite 800
Houston, Texas 77042
(281) 918-4100
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

With copy to:

William T. Heller IV, Esq.

Thomas C. Pritchard,Joseph M. Magro, Esq.
Brewer & Pritchard, P.C.
Three Riverway,
Mayer Brown LLP
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 1800
3400
Houston, Texas 77056
TX 77002-2730
Tel: (713) 209-2950
238-2684
Fax: (713) 659-5302

238-4618

As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective

 (Approximate
(Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public)

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box: 


If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering: 


If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. 


If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. 


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


 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer o
 Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting company ☒
 
Non-accelerated filer  o
Emerging growth company ☐
Smaller reporting 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 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act. ☐

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE


Title of Each Class of
Securities to Be Registered
Amount
Being Registered
Proposed Maximum
Offering Price
Per Share(1)
Proposed Maximum
Aggregate
Offering Price
Amount of
Registration
Fee (3)
Common Stock, par value $0.00163,240,335$1.16$73,358,788$9,449
TOTAL(2)
63,240,335$1.16$73,358,788$9,449

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

Title of Each Class of 

Securities to Be Registered 

Amount 

Being Registered 

Proposed Maximum 

Offering Price 

Per Share 

Proposed Maximum 

Aggregate 

Offering Price 

Amount of 

Registration 

Fee 

Common Stock, par value $0.001394,095,238$0.04 (1)$15,763,810$1,992.49(5)
Common Stock, par value $0.00150,000,000$0.04 (2)$2,000,000$242.40(4)
TOTAL (3)444,095,238       $0.04$17,763,810$1.236.20(5)

 (1)Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(c) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, except for the shares issuable upon exercise of warrants, which is pursuant to Rule 457(g).

 (2)Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(g) for the shares issuable upon exercise of warrants.

(3)Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant is also registering such additional indeterminate number of shares as may become necessary to adjust the number of shares as a result of a stock split, stock dividend or similar adjustment of its outstanding common stock.

(4)

Previously paid.

 (3)

(5)

Previously paid.

The Registrant previously paid a filing fee of $998.69. The filing fee for the additional 238,095,238 shares being registered pursuant to this Amendment is calculated pursuant to the Section 6(b) fee rate for Fiscal year 2020, effective October 1, 2019, of $129.80 per $1,000,000.


The registrant hereby amends this registration statementRegistration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statementRegistration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statementRegistration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.





The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be amended. The selling security holders may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be amended. The selling security holders may not sell these securities until the Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION

Prospectus dated May 12 , 2014



______, 2019

GULFSLOPE ENERGY, INC.


63,240,335

444,095,238 Shares of Common Stock

 

This prospectus relates to the sale of up to 63,240,335444,095,238 shares of our common stock which may be resold from time to time by the selling security holders identified in this prospectus. The selling security holders acquired the shares of common stock offered by this prospectus in a private placement which closedseries of transactions beginning in October 2013.March 2019. We are registering the offer and sale of the shares of common stock to satisfy registration rights we have granted. See “Selling Security Holders” beginning on page 20[●] in this prospectus for a complete description of the selling security holders.

The selling security holders will receive all proceeds from the sale of our common stock, and therefore we will not receive any of the proceeds from their sale of shares of our common stock. The shares which may be resold by the selling security holders constituted approximately 10%41% of our issued and outstanding common stock on the date of this prospectus.


The market for the common stock is limited, sporadic and volatile. The selling security holders are offering these shares of common stock. The selling security holders may sell all or a portion of these shares from time to time in market transactions through any market on which our common stock is then traded, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, and at prices and on terms that will be determined by the then prevailing market price or at negotiated prices directly or through a broker or brokers, who may act as agent or as principal or by a combination of such methods of sale. The selling security holders will receive all proceeds from the sale of the common stock. For additional information on the methods of sale, you should refer to the section entitled “Plan of Distribution.”


Our common stock is listed for quotationquoted on both the OTC Bulletin Board (“OTCBB”) and the OTCQB quotation systems under the symbol “GSPE.” The last bid price of our common stock on April 22, 2014______ , 2019 was $1.80$[●] per share.


This investment involves a high degree of risk. You should purchase shares only if you can afford a complete loss of your investment. You should read this prospectus in its entirety and carefully consider the risk factors beginning on page 8[●] of this prospectus and the financial data and related notes incorporated by reference before deciding to invest in the shares.

 

We are an “emerging growth company” under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules and will be eligible for reduced public company reporting requirements. See “Summary—We are an Emerging Growth Company.”



Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities, or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 


The date of this prospectus _______, 2014


2019 

 




TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY3Page
SUMMARY3
RISK FACTORSSUMMARY81
RISK FACTORS7
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS17
USE OF PROCEEDS18
USEDETERMINATION OF PROCEEDSOFFERING PRICE18
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS18
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION19
SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS20
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION23
DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK2520
MANAGEMENT'SBUSINESS22
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS3430
DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE38
MARKET PRICE INFORMATION AND DIVIDEND POLICY35
MANAGEMENT, DIRECTORS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES36
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS39
MANAGEMENTPRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS4041
PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS45
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES4642
EXPERTS4642
LEGAL MATTERS4642
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION4642
Index To Financial StatementsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATAF-1

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different. This prospectus is not an offer to sell, nor is it seeking an offer to buy, these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale of these securities is not permitted. You should assume that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate as of the date on the front of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date. This prospectus will be updated as required by law.




PROSPECTUS SUMMARY


GULFSLOPE ENERGY, INC.

SUMMARY


SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information about GulfSlope and this offering. This summary is not complete and does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. You should read carefully the entire prospectus, includingRisk Factors “Risk Factors” and the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus before making an investment decision. Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires “we,” “us,” “our,” “GulfSlope”, or “Company” refer to GulfSlope Energy, Inc.


The Company


Since March 2013,

GulfSlope Energy, Inc. is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose interests are concentrated in the United States Gulf of Mexico federal waters. We are a technically driven company and we have been singularly focused on identifying and acquiring high-potential oil-focused prospects.  We haveuse our licensed 3-D seismic data covering approximately 2.2 million acres of three-dimensional (3-D) seismic data to identify, evaluate, and acquire assets with attractive economic profiles. GulfSlope Energy commenced commercial operations in March 2013. GulfSlope Energy was originally organized as a Utah corporation in 2004 and became a Delaware corporation in 2012.

We have and continue to evaluate these data using advanced interpretation technologies.  “3D seismic” refers to acoustically-sourced data, densely recorded and computer-processed to properly image geologic features which are always fundamentally three dimensional and therefore may not be correctly imaged by “2D” seismic methods.  As a result of these analyses, we identified a number of targeted prospectsfocused our operations in the Gulf of Mexico in water depths of less than 1,000 feet thatbecause we believe may contain economically recoverable hydrocarbon deposits.  We believe thatthis area provides us with favorable geologic and economic conditions, including multiple reservoir formations, comprehensive geologic databases, extensive infrastructure, relatively favorable royalty regime, and an attractive acquisition market and because our analysis enabled us to competitively bid on 23 blocks at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale conducted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) held in March 2014.  Of those 23 bids, we were the high bidder on 22 blocks.  As the high bidder, we are provided the opportunity to lease those blocks from the BOEM.  Prior to entering into a lease, all bids are subject to review and final approval by the BOEM, which may take up to 120 days.  The cost of obtaining leases on all 22 blocks is approximately $7,843,642, of which we have already paid 20% and the remaining 80% is due as and when the leases are awarded. While we intend to obtain leases for all 22 blocks, there can be no assurance of receiving BOEM approval of the issuance of such leases to us on our prospects.  We refer to these 22 blocks as are our current prospects, referred to throughout this prospectus as our “prospects” or our “portfolio.”


Competitive Advantages

Experienced management team. We are led by management and technical teams that have significant experience and technical expertise in this geologic province. Additionally, we licensed 2.2 million acres of advanced three-dimensional (3D) seismic data, a significant portion of which has been enhanced by new, state-of-the-art reprocessing and noise attenuation techniques including reverse time migration depth imaging. We use our broad regional seismic database and our reprocessing efforts to continuously generate an inventory of high-quality prospects and since inception, we have generated a total of 25 prospects, advancing nine of those prospects to drill ready status. The use of our extensive seismic database, coupled with our ability, knowledge, and expertise to effectively reprocess this seismic data, allows us to further optimize our drilling program and to effectively evaluate acquisition and joint venture opportunities. We consistently assess our prospect inventory in order to deploy capital as efficiently as possible.

Competitive Advantages

Experienced management. Our management has significant experience in finding and developing oil and natural gas. Our team has a track record of discovering and developing multi-billion dollar projects worldwide. Our management team is led by John N. Seitz and Ronald A. Bain, who havehas over 75200 years of combined industry experience exploring, fordiscovering, and developing oil and natural gas. OurWe successfully deployed a technical team consists of geoscientists and engineers who havewith over 150 years of combined industry experience exploring for and developing oil and natural gas.gas in the development and execution of our technical strategy. We believe that our management team is distinguished from our competitorsthe application of advanced geophysical techniques on a specific geographic area with unique geologic features such as conventional reservoirs whose trapping configurations have been obscured by their significant experience and past record of discovering and developing oil and gas in North America (including the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska), North Africa and the North Sea. overlying salt layers provides us with a competitive advantage.


Advanced seismic image processing. The commercial Commercial improvements in 3-D seismic data imaging and the development of advanced processing algorithms, including pre-stack depth, beam, and reverse time migration have allowed the industry to better distinguish hydrocarbon traps and identify previously unknown prospects. Specifically, advanced processing techniques improve the definition of the seismic data from a scale of time to a scale of depth, thus correctly locating the images in three dimensions. Our technical team has significant experience utilizing advanced seismic image processing techniques in our core area, and applies the industry’s most advanced noise reduction technology to generate clearer images. 

Industry leading position in our core area.We view these technologies as a competitive advantage and believe that, to date, not all competing oil and natural gas exploration and production companies (also known as “E&P companies”) have fully utilized these technologies due tolicensed 2.2 million acres of 3D seismic data which covers over 440 OCS Federal lease blocks on the financial costs of acquiring the technologies, the lack of experienced personnel to effectively utilize the technologies and a lack of emphasis by some in the industry on new technology.  Moreover, we believe it is unlikely that other competing E&P company have used this technology in the geographical location we are focused on in thehighly prolific Louisiana outer shelf, offshore Gulf of Mexico, as evidenced byMexico. We believe the lack of recent industry activity in our focus areaproprietary and the lack of competitive bidding on the 22 blocks we were the high bidder on at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231.  Our management team has experience applying these technologies in the exploration for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico and elsewhere.


Long-term relationships with industry leading E&P companies. Our management has long-term relationships with multiple E&P companies we believe may have an interest in participating with us, either through farm-in or farm-out arrangements of future wells to be drilled.  The reputationstate-of-the-art reprocessing of our management team should present opportunities for jointly exploiting our targeted lease acquisitions, particularly after we have drilled wells that have proved reserves on leases that we acquire.

Well positioned to acquire lease acquisition opportunities. As a result of interpreting ourlicensed 3-D seismic data, we have identified lease acquisition opportunities that we believe have compelling characteristicsalong with our proprietary and leading-edge geologic depositional reservoir sand and petroleum trapping models, gives us an advantage in terms of size, geologic characteristics and potential for economic returns.   We were theassembling a high bid on 22 of the 23 blocks we bid upon at the March 2014 Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231 conducted by the BOEM.  As the high bidder on 22 of the blocks, we are in a position to acquire a lease for those blocks from the BOEM, subject to review and final approval by the BOEM.

Efficient capital utilization. Our strategy has been to maximize our capital utilization by obtaining and reprocessing 3-D seismic data in areas we believe offer significant opportunities. Substantially all of our capital deployed since March 2013 has been for the licensing of seismic data, expenses related to the salaries of the technical staff who interpret the data, acquisition of the workstation hardware and software used to interpret that data, and the leasing of required office space.  We have acquired our 3-D seismic data covering approximately 2.2 million acres on what we believe to be favorable terms.

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Our Strategy and Value Proposition
Our business plan is focused on discovering oil and natural gas in commercially viable quantities in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and then developing any discoveries into proved reserves, production and ultimately cash flow.  Success of our business plan requires that we enter into agreements with other E&P companies (partnering) through which some, or all, of our portion of exploration, production andquality drilling costs will be paid.  To assist in the decision process by prospective partners, we will permit such companies to review the proprietary technical work performed by us to justify the participation in exploration drilling and ownership of the leases.  This is a commonly accepted industry transaction in partnering for risk mitigation and portfolio expansion, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to enter into any such agreements on satisfactory terms, if at all. Any company with which we may partner to conduct exploration drilling activities on prospects that we have identified using our licensed seismic data and ultimately acquire ownership in our leases, if not an existing licensee ofcore area. We continuously work to identify additional leasing opportunities to further enhance our licensed seismic, would be required to pay a license fee to the licensor of the data, at the licensor’s then-current rates.
As the high bidder on 22 blocks at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231, we have the opportunity to lease those 22 blocks from the BOEM.  All bids are subject to review and final approval by the BOEM prior to entering into a lease, which may take up to 120 days.  While we intend to obtain leases for all 22 blocks, there can be no assurance of receiving BOEM approval of the issuance of such leases to us on all of our prospects.  In anticipation of obtaining leases from the BOEM on the 22 blocks, we will seek potential candidates to participate in drilling exploration wells.
The profitability of the oil and gas industry is ultimately derived from the discovery of new oil and gas fields.  New discoveries are most often brought about by new data, new technology, new understanding of the geology, newly available drilling rights (leases) or attractive commodity prices.  We believe all of these factors have converged in identifying our portfolio.
·Our management team recognized the potential opportunity in the Central Gulf of Mexico shelf by developing a deep understanding of regional geology, existing production in similar geological areas, required seismic imaging technologies, petrophysical characteristics and the seismic response to those characteristics.
·A systematic effort analyzing the regional geology and tectonics has produced what we believe to be an understanding of sedimentation (reservoir quality and thickness) as well as the controls on hydrocarbon generation, migration, entrapment and seal capacity.  Critical to the success of this understanding has been the further refinement and development of this analysis through imaging technology applied to 3-D seismic.
·We licensed over 2.2 million acres of 3-D seismic in our targeted area, concurrent with the sanctioning of advanced reprocessing to further enhance and refine the imaging of specific targets.
·The combination of these elements has resulted in the identification for bidding of our prospect portfolio, mapped by our technical team.

Key Management


John N. Seitz. Mr. Seitz has served as the Company’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chairman of the board and director since May 31, 2013, as our chief accounting officer since April 2014, and served as a consultant to the Company from March 2013 through May 2013. From 2003 until 2006, Mr. Seitz served as co-chief executive officer of Endeavour.  Since 2006 until present, Mr. Seitz has served as a director and vice chairman ofPrior to joining the board of Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE: END), a public company listed on the NYSE and on the London Stock Exchange, which is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in the U.K North Sea and in the domestic U.S. market.  Since 2006 Mr. Seitz has managed his private investments and provided consulting services.  From 1977 to 2003,Company, Mr. Seitz held positions of increasing responsibility at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC), serving most recently as a director and as president and chief executive officer.  From 1975 to 1977officer until 2003. Mr. Seitz was employed as a geologist at Amoco Production Co.  Mr. Seitz has also servedserves on the board of managers of Constellation Energy Partners LLC (NYSE ARCA: CEP), and currently on the board of directors of Gulf United Energy, Inc. (OTCQB: GLFE), and the board of ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO), a leading technology focused seismic solutions company. Mr. Seitz is a Certified Professional Geological Scientist from the American Institute of Professional Geologists and a licensed professional geoscientist with the State of Texas. Mr. Seitz also serves as a trustee for the American Geological Institute Foundation. In 2000, the Houston Geological Society honored Mr. Seitz as a “Legend in Wildcatting,” and he is a member of the All American


Wildcatters. Mr. Seitz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science degree in Geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School.

Ronald A. Bain. Dr. Ronald A. BainJohn H. Malanga. Mr. Malanga has served as chief financial officer since July 2014 and is responsible for leading the financial function of the organization, overseeing strategic planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, treasury, tax, audit and risk management. From 2005 to 2014, Mr. Malanga worked as a senior investment banker with the energy firms of Weisser, Johnson & Co. and Sanders Morris Harris Inc. Mr. Malanga began his investment banking career with Jefferies & Co. Over his career, he has participated in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory transactions with particular emphasis on providing strategic and financial advice to emerging growth companies. Mr. Malanga holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University and a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Rice University.

Charles G. Hughes. Mr. Hughes has served as vice president land since April 2014. Mr. Hughes’ executive responsibilities include all land and industry partner related matters. He formerly served as general manager – land and business development for Marubeni Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. from 2007 to 2014. From 1980 to 2007, Mr. Hughes served in roles of increasing responsibility both onshore and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Mr. Hughes is a member and former Chairman of the OCS Advisory Board, a member of the Association of Professional Landmen, the Houston Association of Professional Landmen and the Professional Landmen’s Association of New Orleans. Mr. Hughes received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Texas.

Richard S. Langdon. Richard S. Langdon has served as a director of the Company since March 2014. Mr. Langdon is currently the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Altamont Energy, Inc., a newly formed privately held exploration and production company. Mr. Langdon served as the president, chief executive officer and outside director of Badlands Energy, Inc. and its predecessor entity, Gasco Energy, Inc. since May 2013 and Debtor-in Possession since August 2017. Prior to assuming the President and CEO role, Mr. Langdon had served as a Gasco Energy Inc. outside board member since 2003. Mr. Langdon serves as a member of the board of managers of Sanchez Midstream Partners, LP, and is a member of its Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance and Conflicts Committees. Mr. Langdon was the president and chief executive officer of KMD Operating Company, LLC (“KMD Operating”), and its predecessor entity, Matris Exploration Company LP (“Matris Exploration”), both privately held exploration and production companies, from July 2004 through December 2015. Mr. Langdon was executive vice president and chief operating officer of KMD Operating, from August 2009, until the merger of Matris Exploration into KMD Operating in November 2011. From 1997 until 2002, Mr. Langdon served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of EEX Corporation, a publicly traded exploration and production company that merged with Newfield Exploration Company in 2002. Prior to that, he held various positions with the Pennzoil Companies from 1991 to 1996, including executive vice president - International Marketing - Pennzoil Products Company; senior vice president - Business Development - Pennzoil Company and senior vice president - Commercial & Control - Pennzoil Exploration & Production Company. Mr. Langdon graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1972 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1974.

Paul L. Morris. Mr. Morris has served as a director of the Company since May 2013.   Dr Bain alsoMarch 2014. Mr. Morris founded Elk River Resources, LLC in August 2013 to explore and develop oil and gas potential in the oil-producing regions of the southwest United States. Mr. Morris has served as a consultantchairman and chief executive officer of Elk River Resources since inception. Prior to the CompanyElk River Resources, Mr. Morris served as president and chief executive officer from March1988 to September 2013 through May 2013.  Dr Bain is the principal of ConRon Consulting, Inc. From 2002 through May 2013, Dr. Bain was a consultant for ConRon Consulting, Inc.Wagner & Brown, Ltd., serving as a corporate advisor to several domestican independent oil and internationalgas company headquartered in Midland, Texas. With Wagner & Brown, Mr. Morris oversaw all company operations, including exploration and production companies.  In addition, from 2004 through 2008, Dr. Bain was corporate exploration advisoractivities, in eight states as well as in France, England and viceAustralia. Mr. Morris also oversaw affiliates involved in natural gas gathering and marketing, crude oil purchasing and reselling, pipeline development, construction and operation, and compressed natural gas (CNG) design, fabrication and operations. Mr. Morris served as president of geosciencesBanner Energy from 1981 until 1988. Mr. Morris graduated from the University of Endeavour International Corporation. From 1983 through 2001, Dr. Bain held numerous management positionsCincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in technologyMechanical Engineering in 1964. Mr. Morris has also completed the Executive Management Program in the College of Business Administration of Penn State University.

Recent Developments

Drilling of Canoe and exploration,Tau Prospects

We are currently the operator of two wells drilled in both domesticthe Gulf of Mexico. We commenced drilling operations at the Canoe prospect in August 2018 and international exploration,drilling was completed later that month. The well was drilled to a total of 5,765 feet measured depth (5,700 feet true vertical depth) and no problems were encountered while drilling. Based on Logging-While-Drilling and Isotube analysis of hydrocarbon samples, oil sands were encountered in the northwest center of the block. A full integration of the well information and seismic data is being performed for further evaluation of the shallow potential of the wellbore and the block, and to define commerciality of these oil pays. The well was temporarily abandoned and multiple open-hole plugs were set across several intervals. The well is equipped with a mud-line suspension system for possible future re-entry. A deeper subsalt prospect on the Canoe lease block, for which the block was originally leased, is not yet drill-ready and is pending further seismic enhancement.

The second well, Tau prospect, is located approximately six miles northeast of the Mahogany Field, discovered in 1993. The Mahogany Field is recognized as the first commercial discovery below allocthonous salt in the Gulf of Mexico. The Tau Prospect is defined by mapping of 3D seismic reprocessed by RTM methods. Drilling operations on the Tau subsalt prospect commenced in September 2018. The wellbore is designed to test multiple Miocene horizons trapped against a well-defined salt flank, including equivalent reservoir sands discovered and developed at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.


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October 2013 Private Placement

the nearby Mahogany Field. The surface location for Tau is located in 305 feet of water. In January 2019, the Tau well experienced an underground control of well event and as a result, we filed an insurance claim with its insurance underwriters for a net amount of approximately $10.8 million for 100% working interest. The insurance claim was subsequently approved, and approximately $8 million was received in April and May 2019. On October 30, 2013,May 13, 2019, we announced the Company concludedTau well was drilled to a private placementmeasured depth of its common stock15,254 feet, as compared to the originally permitted 29,857 foot measured depth. Producible hydrocarbon zones were not established to the current depth, but hydrocarbon shows were encountered. Complex geomechanical conditions required two by-pass wellbores, one sidetrack wellbore, and eight casing strings to reach the current depth. We were unable to continue drilling due to equipment limitations and contractual obligations related to the drilling rig for another operator. Due to these factors, we elected to temporarily abandon this well in a manner that would allow for re-entry at a pricelater time. We are currently evaluating various options related to future operations in this wellbore and testing of $0.12 per share, raisingthe deeper Tau prospect.

Term Loan

On March 1, 2019, we entered into a Term Loan Agreement by and among GulfSlope, as borrower, and Delek, as lender. In the Term Loan Agreement, Delek agreed to provide us with multiple draw term loans in an aggregate stated principal amount of $9,712,441 through the sale of 68,496,107 shares of common stock for cash proceeds of $8,219,533up to $11.0 million (the “Term Loan Facility” and the issuanceloans thereunder, the “Loans”). The maturity date of 12,440,903 sharesthe Term Loan Facility is six months following the closing date of common stock upon conversionthe Term Loan Agreement. Until such maturity date, the Loans under the Term Loan Agreement shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 5.0%, payable in arrears on the maturity date. If an event of $1,492,908 of outstanding indebtedness.default occurs, all Loans under the Term Loan Agreement shall bear interest at a rate equal to 7.0%, payable on demand. In connection with the Term Loan Agreement, the Company entered into: (i) a Subordination Agreement (the “Subordination Agreement”) by and among GulfSlope, as borrower, John N. Seitz, as subordinated lender (the “Subordinated Lender”), and Delek, as senior lender; (ii) a Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”) among GulfSlope, as debtor, and Delek, as lender; and (iii) warrants to purchase 238,095,238 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $0.042 per share issued to Delek GOM. We may elect, at our option, to prepay borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement in multiples of $100,000 and not less than $500,000 without premium or penalty. We are required to prepay the Loans with any net cash private placement,proceeds resulting from an asset sale, receipt of insurance proceeds from certain casualty events, proceeds from equity issuances or incurrence of indebtedness other than the Loans (subject to a $500,000 carve-out to be applied toward our general corporate purposes) or receipt of any cash proceeds from any payments, refunds, rebates or other similar payments and amounts under the joint operating agreement. Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement are secured by a security interest in substantially all of our properties and assets. We had borrowed a total of $11.0 million under the Term Loan Facility and issued to Delek GOM warrants to purchase 261,904,762 shares of Common Stock; and Delek GOM exercised warrants for 238,095,238 shares of Common Stock through a Loan Reduction Exercise, thereby leaving $1 million of outstanding obligations to Delek GOM. In connection with the Term Loan, we entered into a registration rights agreement with Delek pursuant to which we have agreed to register the shares of Common Stock issued to them for the benefitpublic resale upon request. The maturity date of the holders of 63,240,335 shares, the resale of which are being registered pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.


Implications of being an Emerging Growth Company
As a company with less than $1 billion in revenue during our last fiscal year, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act. As an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of specified reduced disclosure and other requirements that are otherwise applicable generally to public companies. These provisions include:
·Only two years of audited financial statements in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” disclosure.
·Reduced disclosure about our executive compensation arrangements.
·Not having to obtain non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements.
·Exemption from the auditor attestation requirement in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting.

As an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act, we are permitted to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies until such pronouncements are made applicable to private companies. However, we are electing not to take advantage of such extended transition period, and as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. Section 107$1,000,000 remaining balance of the JOBS Act provides that our decisionterm loan is October 19, 2019 and an agreement is being negotiated to not take advantageextend the maturity date.

Issuance of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.


We may take advantage of these exemptions for up to five years or such earlier time thatConvertible Debentures

On June 21, 2019, we are no longer an emerging growth company. We would cease to be an emerging growth company if we have more than $1 billion in annual revenue, we have more than $700 million in market value of our stock held by non-affiliates, or we issue more than $1 billion of non-convertible debt over a three-year period. We may choose to take advantage of some but not all of these reduced burdens. We have taken advantage of these reduced reporting burdens in this prospectus, and the information that we provide may be different than what you might get from other public companies in which you hold stock.


Recent Developments

High Bidder on 22 Blocks in the Gulf of Mexico

We were the high bidder on 22 out of 23 bids, at the March 2014 Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231 conducted by the BOEM.  All bids are subject to review and final approval by the BOEM, which may take up to 120 days.   We have received notice that we have been awarded 3 of the blocks, but we have not yet received an executed lease on any of these blocks from the BOEM.  The cost of obtaining leases on all 22 blocks is approximately $7,843,642, of which we paid 20% in March 2014, paid an additional $318,881.60 in May 2014 in connection with two of the blocks that we have been awarded, intend to transmit an additional $682,046 for the third block and the remaining amount is due as and when the blocks are awarded.  While we intend to obtain leases for all 22 blocks, there can be no assurance of receiving BOEM approval of the issuances of such leases to us.

Farm Out Agreement

In March 2014, the Company entered into a farm out letter agreementSecurities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Texas South Energy, Inc.a qualified institutional buyer (“Texas South”Buyer”), relating to five prospects located within 2.2 million acres of 3D seismic licensed and interpreted by the Company.  The Company was the high bidder on 4 out of the 5 prospects at the March 2014 Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231, conducted by the BOEM.. Under the terms of the farm-out letter agreement, Texas SouthSPA, we will acquireissue and sell to Buyer up to a 20% working interest in these prospects for up to $10an aggregate of $3.0 million of convertible debentures (“Convertible Debentures”), which $6.5 millionshall be convertible (as converted, the “Conversion Shares”) into shares of Common Stock, of which $2,100,000 were purchased upon the signing of the SPA (the “First Closing”), $400,000 were purchased upon the filing of a registration statement with the SEC registering the resale of the Conversion Shares by the Buyer, and $500,000 shall be purchased on or about the date the registration statement has first been paiddeclared effective by the SEC (collectively, the “Offering”). The Convertible Debenture bears an annual interest rate equal to date.  Per8% and a maturity date of June 21, 2020, which may be extended at the option of Buyer. At maturity, the Company is obligated to pay the holder an amount in cash representing all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest. Subject to the terms of the agreement, we have extendedConvertible Debenture, at any time the payment of the remaining $3.5 millionHolder is entitled to coincide with our payment obligations to BOEM for the leases.  Texas South has also agreed to pay its proportionate share of the net rental costs related to these prospects.  The Company is obligated to refund all or aconvert any portion of the $10 million if it is unsuccessful in delivering the prospects (or as substituted as mutually agreed upon by the parties to include similar or greater prospectivity).  The Company will be the operatoroutstanding and unpaid principal and accrued interest into fully paid and nonassessable shares of record and has the right to negotiate all future joint operating agreements related to the potential leases, including these prospects.

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New Directors

In March 2014, we increased the sizeCommon Stock of the board of directors from two to four members and elected Paul L. Morris and Richard S. Langdon to fill these vacancies.  In connection with Messrs. Morris and Langdon acceptance to act as directors of the Company, each received 500,000 shares of restricted stock, of which one-half will vest on March 27, 2015 and the remaining one-half will vest on March 27, 2016.  Subsequent to the appointment of Messrs. Morris and Langdon as directors, James Askew resigned from his position as a director of the Company to focus on other opportunities.  His resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Shareholder Meeting.

On May 5, 2014 the Company filed a definitive schedule 14A disclosing that at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting to be held on May 29, 2014, the Company plans to seek shareholder approval to: (i) amend and restate our certificate of incorporation to (A) increase the authorizedCompany. The number of shares of common stock from 750,000,000Common Stock issuable upon conversion is determined by dividing the amount to 975,000,000, (B) effect onebe converted by the lesser of (x) $0.05 per share or a series of reverse splits(y) 80% of the Company’s common stocklowest daily VWAP price (as reported by Bloomberg, LP) for the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of determination. At the First Closing, the Company also issued to Buyer warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50.0 million shares of Common Stock at a ratioan exercise price of not less than 1-for-2 and not greater than 1-for-15,$0.04 per share. The warrants expire on the fifth (5 th) anniversary after issuance.

In connection with the exact ratio to be set within such range in the discretion of the Board, without further approval or authorization of the Company’s shareholders, provided that the Board determines to effect the reverse stock split and any amendments to the Company’s certificate of incorporation are filed with the Delaware Secretary of State (if necessary) no later than April 30, 2015, (C) eliminate the ability of stockholders to act by written consent, and (D) to classify the board of directors into three classes with staggered terms; and (ii) adopt an incentive plan for the issuance of upthe Convertible Debenture and warrants, we entered into registration rights agreement pursuant to 37,500,000which we have, among other things, agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC within thirty days of the SPA registering for public resale the shares of common stock.


Common Stock underlying the Convertible Debenture and warrants.

Risk Factors


Investing in our common stock involves risks that include the speculative nature of oil and natural gas exploration, competition, volatile oil and natural gas prices and other material factors. You should read carefully the section of this prospectus entitled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 8 for an explanation of these risks before investing in our common stock. In particular, the following considerations may offset our competitive strengths or have a negative effect on our strategy or operating activities, which could cause a decrease in the price of our common stock and a loss of all or part of your investment:

 ·Our business is difficult to evaluate because of our limited operating history;

 ·Failure to enter into leases with BOEM on our prospects;

 ·Failure to enter into strategic partnerships, joint operating agreements and farm out agreements needed to exploit our prospects;

 ·Failure to raise sufficient capital needed to implement our business plan;

 ·

There exists substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern;

Difficulties managing the growth of our business may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations;

 ·Failure to develop our prospects;

 ·Our exploration and development operations require substantial capital that we may be unable to obtain, which could lead to a loss of properties and a decline in our reserves;

 ·Our future success depends on our ability to find, develop or acquire oil and natural gas reserves;

 ·The volatility of oil and natural gas prices due to factors beyond our control greatly affects our profitability;

 ·Our prospects are all in the Gulf of Mexico, making us vulnerable to risks associated with a concentration of operations in a single geographic area; and

 ·Our operations are subject to various governmental regulations which require compliance that can be burdensome and expensive;

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Corporate Information

Our address is 2500 City West,1331 Lamar St., Suite 800,1665, Houston, Texas 7704277010, and our telephone number is (281) 918-4100. Our web site iscan be accessed at www.gulfslope.com. The information contained oncontents of our website isdo not form a part of, and are not incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and you should not consider any information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website as part ofin, this prospectus or in deciding whether to purchase our common stock.any Offering Statement that we have filed with the SEC. You may access and read our SEC filings through the SEC’s web site (http:www.sec.gov). This site(www.sec.gov), which contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants, including us, that file electronically with the SEC.

About This Offering

Common stock offered by selling security holders
A total of up to 63,240,335444,095,238 shares of common stock. The selling security holders may from time to time sell some, all or none of the shares of common stock pursuant to which this prospectus is a part.
Shares outstanding prior to the offering
625,724,0101,092,266,844 shares(1) as of April 22, 2014
October 14, 2019
Shares to be outstanding after the offering
625,724,010 1,298,266,844 shares(1)
Use of proceeds
The selling security holders will receive all of the proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock.
Risk Factors
The securities offered hereby involve a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors.”
Stock symbolGSPE

RISK FACTORS

(1)       Does not include (i) shares ofInvesting in our common stock issuable upon exerciseinvolves a high degree of unvested option to purchase 2 million shares at an exercise pricerisk. You should carefully consider each of $0.12 per sharethe following risks, together with all other information set forth in this prospectus, including the consolidated financial statements and the related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of common stock granted toFinancial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Vice President, Brady Rodgers, or (ii) 44,166,667 shares of common stock underlying convertible demand notes in the principal amount of $5.3 million issued by the Company in favor of our chief executive officer.


Summary Financial Data

The following summary of our financial information has been derived from our (i) audited financial statementsAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal yearsyear ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and (ii) unaudited financial statements2018, as updated in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.

  
As of and for the Years
Ended
September 30,
  
As of and for the Quarters
Ended
December 31,
 
  2013  2012  2013  2012 
Statement of Operations Data:            
Revenue $--  $--  $--  $-- 
Net Loss  (17,452,513)  (1,537,275)  (2,148,857)  (396,376)
Net Loss per Share  (0.04)  (0.02)  (0.00)  (0.00)
                 
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                
Total Assets  2,904,978   752,382   6,290,482   327,799 
                 
Total Current Liabilities  9,334,591   62,914   9,200,239   34,707 
                 
Accrued Expenses and Other                
Payables, Net of Current Portion  3,003,065   --   3,003,065   -- 
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) $(9,432,678) $689,468  $(5,912,822) $293,092 

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Significant Accounting Policies
Going Concern.  We have incurred accumulated losses for the period from inception (December 12, 2003) to December 31, 2013 of $21,298,662.  Further losses are anticipated.  As a result, our auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.   As of the date of this prospectus, we believe we have sufficient cash on hand to fund operations through May 2014, not including any debt repayment.  To continue as a going concern, we estimate needing approximately $14.9 million for operations and working capital during the 12-month period ending2018, March 31, 2015.  These expenditures include lease payments2019 and June 30, 2019, before deciding whether to the BOEM, lease rentals to the BOEM, general and administrative expenses, and costs associated with IT and seismic acquisition and processing.  Giving effect to $3.5 million to be funded by Texas South pursuant to the farm-out agreement and current cash on hand, we will need to raise approximately $4.7 million to fund working capital requirements for the period ending March 31, 2015.  Future contingencies, developments and unknown events could cause us to require more working capital during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.  If we cannot raise these funds, we may be required to cease business operations or alterinvest in our business plan.

Full Cost Method.common stock.. The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas exploration and development activities. Under the full cost method of accounting, all costs associated with the exploration for and development of oil and gas reserves are capitalized on a country-by-country basis into a single cost center (“full cost pool”). Such costs include land acquisition costs, geological and geophysical (“G&G”) expenses, carrying charges on non-producing properties, costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells and overhead charges directly related to acquisition, exploration and development activities.

RISK FACTORS

This investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Other risks and the other information in this prospectus.uncertainties, including those that we do not currently consider material, may impair our business. If any of the following risksadverse developments discussed below actually occur, our business, financial condition, operating results and financial conditionor cash flows could be harmedmaterially and adversely affected. This could cause the value of our common stock could go down. This meansto decline, and you couldmay lose all or a part of your investment.

Risks Related to Our Business and Financial Condition


We have not obtained leases from the BOEM on our prospects.

As a result of our 3-D seismic imaging and reprocessing, we were the high bidder on 22 blocks at the March 2014 Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231, conducted by the BOEM.   We have received notice that we have been awarded 3 of the blocks, but we have not yet received an executed lease on any of these blocks from the BOEM.   All bids are subject to review and final approval by the BOEM, which may take up to 120 days and, therefore, there can be no assurance of receiving BOEM approval.  The failure to obtain leases on the 22 blocks from the BOEM will reduce our current portfolio, although our plan would remain to partner with industry companies to conduct exploration drilling operations on our reduced number of prospects and any industry-partner would be required to pay a license fee to the licensor of the seismic data, at the licensor’s then-current rates.

Even if we are awarded the leases on the 22 blocks from the BOEM, we may not be able to make the required payment or the leases may be terminated, if we are unable to make the lease payments.

As a condition to obtaining a lease from the BOEM for each block, we will have to pay the total bid amount for the block subject to the lease.   The cost of obtaining leases on all 22 blocks is approximately $7,843,642, of which we paid 20% in March 2014, paid an additional $318,881.60 in May 2014 in connection with two of the blocks that we have been awarded, intend to transmit an additional $682,046 for the third block and the remaining  amount is due as and when the blocks are awarded.  We currently do not have sufficient funds to make all of the payments required to obtain all 22 blocks.  If Texas South does not fund the balance of $3.5 million owed under the farm out agreement or we are unable to obtain funds from other sources, we may have to turn down one or more of the blocks because we lack sufficient funds to make the required payments.  In addition, we anticipate the terms of these leases will require us to make additional future payments.  The failure to timely effect all lease related payments could cause the leases to be terminated by the BOEM.

We have no proved reserves and when and if we acquire leases on the blocks, such drilling operations may not yield any oil or gas in commercial quantity or quality.

As we have not yet acquired any leases or drilled wells, we have no proved reserves.  While we have identified prospects based on available seismic and geological information that indicate the potential presence of oil or gas, to date we do not own the drilling and production rights for these prospects and may never successfully acquire an interest in these prospects.  Some of our current prospects may require additional seismic data reprocessing and interpretation.  Even when properly used and interpreted, seismic data and visualization techniques are only tools used to assist geoscientists in identifying structures and hydrocarbon indicators and do not enable the interpreter to have certainty as to whether hydrocarbons are, in fact, present in those structures.  Even if we acquire the leases, we do not know if any such prospect will contain oil or gas in sufficient quantities or quality to recover drilling and completion costs or to be economically viable.  Even if oil or gas is found on our prospects, development, facility construction and transportation costs may prevent such prospects from being economically viable.  Accordingly, there is no assurance we will ever report proved reserves in our SEC filings.

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Our business plan requires substantial additional capital, which we may be unable to raise on acceptable terms, if at all, in the future, which may in turn limit our ability to execute our business strategy.


We have planned operating expenditures through September 2020, of approximately $10.0 million, which includes $6.0 million for drilling related capital expenditures, $1.5 million of other operations related expenditures to include but not limited to bonus payments for new leases and lease rentals to the BOEM and seismic reprocessing costs, and $2.5 million in general and administrative expenses. We will need to raise additional capital in 2020 and may be required to enter into debt and equity financing arrangements and joint ventures. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise the capital necessary to fund our business plan and our operations through September 2020. Failure to raise the required capital to fund our 2020 operations, on favorable terms or at all, will have a material adverse effect on us, and will likely cause us to curtail operations or suspend our 2020 business plan.

We expect our capital outlays and operating expenditures to increase substantially over at least the next several years as we expand our operations. Lease acquisition costs as well asand drilling operations are very expensive, and if we are to expand our operations after 2019 we will need to raise substantial additional capital through additional equity offerings, strategic alliances or debt financing in 2014 and 2015.


financing.

Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including:

 ·the number, location, terms and pricing of our anticipated lease acquisitions;

 ·our financing of the lease acquisitions and associated bonding;

 ·our ability to enter into partnerships and farm-outs with other oil and gas E&P companies and/or financial investors on satisfactory terms;

 ·location of any drilling activities, whether onshore or offshore, as well as the depth of any wells to be drilled;

 ·cost of additional seismic data to license as well as the reprocessing cost;

 ·the scope, rate of progress and cost of any exploration and production activities;

 ·oil and natural gas prices;

 ·our ability to locate and acquire hydrocarbon reserves;

 ·our ability to produce those oil or natural gas reserves;

 ·access to oil and gas services and existing pipeline infrastructure;

 ·the terms and timing of any drilling and other production-related arrangements that we may enter into;

 ·the cost and timing of governmental approvals and/or concessions;

 ·the cost, number, and access to qualified industry professionals we employ; and

 ·the effects of competition by larger companies operating in the oil and gas industry.

We estimate needing approximately $14.9 million for operations and working capital during

To the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.  These expenditures include lease payments to the BOEM, lease rentals to the BOEM, general and administrative expenses, and costs associated with IT and seismic acquisition and processing.  This does not include any capital expenditures related to exploration drilling costs or repayment of debts owed to our chief executive officer. Giving effect to $3.5 million to be funded by Texas South pursuant to the farm-out agreement and current cash on hand,extent we will needare able to raise approximately $4.7 million to fund working capital requirements for the period ending March 31, 2015.  Future contingencies, developments and unknown events could cause us to require more working capital during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.  These estimates are projections only and will vary depending upon a number of factors, including our ability to acquire our targeted leases.


Futurethrough equity financings, they may be dilutive to our stockholders. Alternative forms of future financings may include preferred stock with preferences or rights superior to our common stock. Debt financings may involve a pledge of assets and will rank senior to our common stock. We have historically financed our operations through best efforts private equity and debt financings. We do not have any credit or equity facilities available with financial institutions, stockholders or third party investors, and will continue to rely on best efforts financings. There is no assurance that we can raise the capital necessary to fundexpand our business plan.operations. Failure to raise the required capital to fund operations, on favorable terms or at all, will have a material adverse effect on our operations,us, and will likely cause us to curtail or cease operations.

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Our fiscal 2013 audited financial statements containexpress substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going-concern qualification,going concern, raising questions as to our continued existence.


We have incurred losses since our inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of approximately $21.3$54.6 million at December 31, 2013.June 30, 2019, and we have a net capital deficiency. Further losses are anticipated as we continue in the exploration stage ofto develop our business.  As a result, in their audit report contained in this prospectus, our independent auditors expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  As of the date of this prospectus, we believe we have sufficient cash on hand to fund operations through May 2014, not including any debt repayment. To continue as a going concern, we estimate needingthat we will need approximately $14.9$10 million for operationsto meet our obligations and workingplanned operating expenditures through September 2020. The $10 million is comprised primarily of capital during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.  Theseproject expenditures include lease payments to the BOEM, lease rentals to the BOEM,as well as general and administrative expenses, and costs associated with IT and seismic acquisition and processing.  Thisexpenses. It does not include any capital expendituresamounts due under outstanding debt obligations, which amounted to $11.6 million of current principal and interest as of June 30, 2019. We plan to finance our operations through equity and/or debt financings, and strategic alliances. There are no assurances that financing will be available with acceptable terms, if at all. If we are not successful in obtaining financing, our operations would need to be curtailed or ceased or the Company would need to sell assets or consider alternative plans up to and including restructuring.

If we fail to establish and maintain proper internal controls, our ability to produce accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired.

We are required to comply with certain provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley Act”). Section 404 requires that we document and test our internal control over financial reporting and issue management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting. In our annual report for the year ended September 30, 2018, we identified and disclosed material weaknesses related to explorationthe failure to record interest on an interest bearing payable and failure to accurately value a fair value financial instrument issued in settlement of a liability. These errors are a result of insufficient control activities related to the review and monitoring of Company contracts to ensure the proper accounting for such contracts. In connection with the restatement of our condensed financial statements, as of March 31, 2019 and for the three and six-months ended, we identified an additional material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. This additional material weakness is due to a lack of effective controls over the valuation of accounts receivable which resulted in a material error in the financial statements. In an attempt to remediate the material weaknesses, management has developed a contract review process, increased the use of external consultants and is investigating expansion of the accounting department in its ongoing remediation efforts of the material weaknesses. We also are developing a plan for remediation of controls over the valuation of accounts receivable from joint operations.

If we fail to comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the accuracy and timeliness of the filing of our annual and quarterly reports may be materially adversely affected and could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Stock.

We have no proved reserves and areas that we decide to drill may not yield oil and natural gas in commercial quantities or quality, or at all.

We have no proved reserves. We have identified prospects based on available seismic and geological information that indicates the potential presence of oil and natural gas. However, the areas we decide to drill may not yield oil and natural gas in commercial quantities or quality, or at all. Most of our current prospects are in various stages of evaluation that will require substantial additional seismic data reprocessing and interpretation. Even when properly used and interpreted, 3-D seismic data and visualization techniques are only tools used to assist geoscientists in identifying subsurface structures and hydrocarbon indicators and do not enable the interpreter to know whether hydrocarbons are, in fact, present in those structures. We have drilled two wells, one of which is currently being evaluated. Accordingly, we do not know if our prospects will contain oil and natural gas in sufficient quantities or quality to recover drilling and completion costs or repayment of debts owed to our chief executive officer. Giving effect to $3.5 million to be funded by Texas South pursuanteconomically viable. Even if oil and natural gas is found on our prospects in commercial quantities, construction costs of pipelines and other transportation costs may prevent such prospects from being economically viable. If one or more of our prospects do not prove to the farm-out agreement and current cash on hand, we will need to raise approximately $4.7 million to fund working capital requirements for the period ending March 31, 2015.  Future contingencies, developments and unknown events could cause us to require more working capital during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.  If we cannot raise these funds, we may be required to cease business operations or altersuccessful, our business, plan.


financial condition and results of operations will be materially adversely affected.

We are substantially dependent on certain members of our management and technical team.


Investors in our common stock must rely upon the ability, expertise, judgment and discretion of our management and the success of our technical team in identifying and acquiring leasehold interests, as well as discovering and developing any oil and gas reserves. Our performance and success are dependent, in part, upon key members of our management and technical team, and their loss or departure could be detrimental to our future success. In making a decision to invest in our common stock, you must be willing to rely to a significant extent on our management’s discretion and judgment. The loss of any of our management and technical team members could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, results of operations and financial condition, as well as on the market price of our common stock. We may not be able to find replacement personnel with comparable skills. If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business may be adversely affected. We do not currently maintain key-man life insurance on any member of the management team.


Demand indebtedness advanced by

The seismic data we use are subject to non-exclusive license arrangements and may be licensed to our chief executive officer.


Ascompetitors, which could adversely affect the execution of December 31, 2013, the Company owed Mr. Seitz a principal amount of $5.3 million plus accrued interest of $162,042.  This indebtedness bears interest at an annual rate of 5%, is due upon demand,our acquisition strategy and is convertible into Company common stock at a conversion price of $0.12 per share.  To date, Mr. Seitz has allowed this debt to accrue interest and has not demanded repayment.  The Company intends to repay this indebtedness in full at its earliest opportunity.

Non-Exclusive Seismic License Agreement.

business plan.

Our 3-D seismic license agreements are non-exclusive, industry-standard agreements. Accordingly, the licensor of such seismic data has the right to license the same data that we acquired to our competitors, which could adversely affect our acquisition strategy and the execution of our business plan. We are not authorized to assign any of our rights under our license agreements, including a transaction with a potential joint venture partner or acquirer, without complying with the terms of the license agreements and a payment to the licensor (by us or the acquirer in the event of a change of control transaction or our partner in a joint venture transaction). However, our interpretation of this seismic data and theimportantly, reprocessing and the modeling of certain seismic data utilized to identify and technically support oil and gas prospects, is unique and proprietary to us.


the Company.

We are an oil and natural gas exploration stage company with limited operating history, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in executing our business plan. We may never attain profitability.


We commenced our business activity in March 2013, when we entered into 3-D license agreements covering approximately 2.2 million acres, and we expect to enterhave entered into additional 3-D license agreements with seismic companies to acquire additional data and reprocess that seismic data. WeWhile we intend to engage in the drilling, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the future.future, we currently have no reserves or production. As we are a relatively new business, we are subject to all the risks and uncertainties, which are characteristic of a new business enterprise, including the substantial problems, expenses and other difficulties typically encountered in the course of its business, in addition to normal business risks, as well as those risks that are specific to the oil and gas industry. Investors should evaluate us in light of the delays, expenses, problems and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies developing markets for new products, services and technologies. We may never overcome these obstacles.


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We may be unable to access the capital markets to obtain additional capital that we will require to implement our business plan, which would restrict our ability to grow.

Giving effect to $3.5 million to be funded by Texas South pursuant to the farm-out agreement and

Our current cashcapital on hand we will needis insufficient to raise approximately $4.7 million to fund working capital requirements for the period ending March 31, 2015.  Future contingencies, developments and unknown events could causeenable us to require more working capital during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.  These costs are primarily associated with lease acquisition costs, G&A, seismic and IT expenditures.  In 2015, we will need to raise additional capital in order to implementexecute our business plan, including for capital expenditures relatedstrategy beyond December 2019. Though, our inability to exploration costscomplete the agreement to extend the maturity date of the $1.0 million remaining balance of the Delek term loan due October 19, 2019 could further effect our liquidity and debt repayment.business plan. Because we are an exploration stagea company with limited resources, we may not be able to compete in the capital markets with much larger, established companies that have ready access to capital. Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by conditions and instability in the capital markets (both generally and in the oil and gas industry in particular), our status as a new enterprise without a demonstrated operating history, the location of our prospective lease acquisitionsleases and prices of oil and natural gas on the commodities markets (which will impact the amount of financing available to us), and/or the loss of key consultants and management. Further, if oil and/or natural gas prices on the commodities markets continue to decrease, then potential revenues, if any, will decrease, which may increase our requirements for capital. Some of the future contractual arrangements governing our operations may require us to maintain minimum capital (both from a legal and practical perspective), and we may lose our contractual rights if we do not have the required minimum capital. If the amount of capital we can raise is not sufficient, we may be required to curtail or cease our operations.


We have a limited operating history with significant losses and expect losses to continue for the foreseeable future.


We have incurred annual operating losses since our inception. As a result, at December 31, 2013,June 30, 2019, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $21.3$54.6 million. We had no revenues in 20132018 and do not anticipate receivinggenerating revenues in fiscal 2014,2019, or in subsequent periods unless we are successful in acquiring leases and discovering economically recoverable oil or gas reserves. We expect that our operating expenses will increase as we develop our projects. We expect continued losses in fiscal year 2014,2019, and thereafter until future discoveries are brought online and we begin producing oil and gas.


The terms of the definitive documents governing the Term Loan Facility may restrict our operations, particularly our ability to respond to changes or take certain actions. If we are unable to repay the Term Loan Facility as it becomes due, we may be unable to continue as a going concern.

On March 1, 2019, we entered into a Term Loan Agreement by and among GulfSlope, as borrower, and Delek, as lender. In the Term Loan Agreement, Delek agreed to provide us with multiple draw term loans in an aggregate stated principal amount of up to $11.0 million (the “Term Loan Facility” and the loans thereunder, the “Loans”). Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility mature in six months and bear interest at the rate of 5.0% and are secured by the assets of the Company. As of the date of this prospectus there is $1.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan Facility and no additional amounts available to be borrowed. The maturity date of the $1,000,000 remaining balance of the term loan is October 19, 2019 and an agreement is being negotiated to extend the maturity date.

The definitive documents governing the Term Loan Facility contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose operating and financial restrictions on us and limit our ability to engage in acts that may be in our long-term best interest, including restrictions on the ability to: incur indebtedness, grant liens, undergo certain fundamental changes, dispose of assets, make investments, enter into transactions with affiliates, and make certain restricted payments, in each case subject to limitations and exceptions to be set forth in the definitive documentation for the Term Loan Facility. The definitive documentation governing the Term Loan Facility also contains customary events of default that include, among other things, certain payment defaults, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other indebtedness, change of control defaults, judgment defaults, and bankruptcy and insolvency defaults. Such events of default may allow the creditor to accelerate the related debt and may result in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial results. Furthermore, if we are unable to repay the amounts due and payable under the definitive documentation governing our Term Loan Facility, the lender could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness which could force us into bankruptcy or liquidation. In the event our lender accelerated the repayment of the borrowings, we may not have sufficient assets to repay that indebtedness. Any acceleration of amounts due under the Term Loan Facility would likely have a material adverse effect on us and would threaten our ability to continue as a going concern. As a result of these restrictions, we may be limited in how we conduct business; unable to continue our business operations; unable to raise additional debt or equity financing to operate during general economic or business downturns; or unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities.

Our lack of diversification increases the risk of an investment in our common stock.


Our business will focus on the oil and gas industry in commercially advantageous offshore and onshore areas of the United States and select international areas.States. Larger companies have the ability to manage their risk by diversification. However, we lack diversification, in terms of both the nature and geographic scope of our business. As a result, factors affecting our industry, or the regions in which we operate, will likely impact us more acutely than if our business waswere diversified.


Strategic relationships upon which we rely are subject to change, which may diminish our ability to conduct our operations.


Our ability to successfully bid on and acquire properties, to discover resources, to participate in drilling opportunities and to identify and enter into commercial arrangements with customers and partners, depends on developing and maintaining close working relationships with industry participants and on our ability to select and evaluate suitable properties. Further, we must consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. These realities are subject to change and may impair our ability to grow.


To develop our business, we will endeavor to use the relationships of our management and to enter into strategic relationships, which may take the form of joint ventures with other private parties or with local government bodies or contractual arrangements with other oil and gas companies, including those that supply equipment and other resources that we will use in our business. We may not be able to establish these strategic relationships, or if established, we may not be able to maintain them. In addition, the dynamics of our relationships with strategic partners may require that we incur expenses or undertake activities we would not otherwise incur or undertake in order to fulfill our obligations to these partners or maintain our relationships. If our strategic relationships are not established or maintained, our business prospects may be limited, which could diminish our ability to conduct our operations.


Competition in obtaining rights to explore and develop oil and gas reserves may impair our business.


The oil and gas industry is extremely competitive. Present levels of competition for oil and gas leases and drilling rights are high worldwide. Other oil and gas companies with greater resources may compete with us by bidding for leases and drilling rights, as well as other properties and services we may need to operate our business. Additionally, other companies may compete with us in obtaining capital from investors. Competitors include larger, established exploration and production companies, which have access to greater financial and other resources than we have currently, and may be more successful in the recruitment and retention of qualified employees and may conduct their own refining and petroleum marketing operations, giving them a competitive advantage. In addition, actual or potential competitors may be strengthened through the acquisition of additional assets and interests. Because of some or all of these factors, we may not be able to compete.


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We may not be able to effectively manage our growth, which may harm our future profitability.


Our

We are currently not profitable however, our strategy envisions building and expanding our business.business in order to become profitable. If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our financial results will be adversely affected. Growth may place a strain on our management systems and resources. We must continue to refine and expand our business development capabilities, our systems, processes, and our access to financing sources. As we grow, we must continue to hire, train, supervise and manage new employees. We cannot assure you that we will be able to:

 ·expand our systems effectively or efficiently or in a timely manner;

 ·optimally allocate our human resources; or

 ·identify and hire qualified employees or retain valued employees.

If we are unable to manage our growth and our operations, our financial results could be adversely affected, which could prevent us from ever attaining profitabilityprofitability.

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Any change to government regulation/administrative practices may have a negative impact on our ability to operate and profitability.

profitably.

The laws, regulations, policies or current administrative practices of any government body, organization or regulatory agency impacting any jurisdiction where we might conduct our business activities, including the BOEM and EPA, may be changed, applied or interpreted in a manner which may fundamentally alter the ability of the Company to conduct business. The actions, policies or regulations, or changes thereto, of any government body or regulatory agency or other special interest groups, may have a detrimental effect on us. Any or all of these situations may have a negative impact on our ability to operate profitably.


Additionally, certain bonding and/or insurance may be required in jurisdictions in which we chose to have operations, increasing our costs to operate.

Risks Related to Our Industry

An extended decline in Which We Intend to Compete


Current volatile market conditionsoil prices and significant fluctuations in energy prices may continue indefinitely, affecting the commercial viability of our projects and negatively affecting our business prospects and viability.

The commercial viability of our projects is highly dependent on the price of oil and natural gas. Prices also affect our ability to borrow money or raise additional capital. We will need to obtain additional financing to fund our activities. Our ability to do so may be adversely affected by an extended decline in oil prices. If we are unable to obtain such financing when needed, on commercially reasonable terms, we may be required to cease our operations, which could have a materially adverse impact on the market price of our stock. An extended decline in oil prices may have a material adverse effect on our planned operations, financial condition and level of expenditures that we may ultimately have to make for the development of any oil and natural gas reserves we may acquire.

The oil and gas markets are very volatile, and we cannot predict future oil and natural gas prices. Historically, oil and natural gas prices have been volatile and are subject to fluctuations in response to changes in supply and demand, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control. Any substantial decline inIn addition, the price of oil and natural gas will likely have a material adverse effect on our planned operations, financial condition and level of expenditures that we may ultimately have to make for the development of any oil and natural gas reserves we may acquire. The prices we receive for any future production and the levels of any future production and reserves will depend on numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 ·changes in global supply and demand for oil and natural gas by both refineries and end users;

 ·the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls;

 ·the price and volume of imports of foreign oil and natural gas;

 ·political and economic conditions, including embargoes, in oil-producing countries or affecting other oil-producing activity;
 ·the level of global oil and gas exploration and production activity;

 ·the level of global oil and gas inventories;

 ·weather conditions;

 ·government policies to discourage use of fuels that emit GHGs and encourage use of alternative energy;

technological advances affecting energy consumption;

 ·domestic and foreign governmental regulations and taxes;

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 ·proximity and capacity of oil and gas pipelines and other transportation facilities;

 ·the price and availability of competitors’ supplies of oil and gas in captive market areas;

 ·the introduction, price and availability of alternative forms of fuel to replace or compete with oil and natural gas;

 ·import and export regulations for liquefied natural gas (“LNG”)LNG and/or refined products derived from oil and gas production from the U.S.;US;

 ·speculation in the price of commodities in the commodity futures market;

 ·the availability of drilling rigs and completion equipment; and

 ·the overall economic environment.

Further, oil and natural gas prices do not necessarily fluctuate in direct relationship to each other. As a result, our future financial results will be more sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices. The price of oil has been extremely volatile, and we expect this volatility to continue for the foreseeable future. The slowdown in economic activity caused byFor example, during the worldwide economic recession has reduced worldwide demand for and impacted energy prices.  This may result in lower crude oil and natural gas prices. Crudeperiod from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2018, NYMEX West Texas Intermediate oil prices declinedranged from recorda high levels in early July 2008 of over $140$107.95 per Bblbbl to below $45a low of $26.19 per Bbl in February 2009 before rebounding to over $97 per Bbl in December 2013. Naturalbbl. Average daily prices for NYMEX Henry Hub gas prices declinedranged from over $13a high of $8.15 per MMBtu in mid-2008 to approximately $4.17a low of $1.49 per MMBtu during the same period. This near term volatility may affect future prices in December 2013. Such a decline could occur again in the future due to global economic conditions.  These factors2019 and thebeyond. The volatility of the energy markets makemakes it extremely difficult to predict future oil and natural gas price movements with any certainty.


Exploration for oil and natural gas is risky and may not be commercially successful, impairing our ability to generate revenues.

Oil and natural gas exploration involves a high degree of risk. These risks are more acute in the early stages of exploration. We may not discover oil or natural gas in commercially viable quantities. It is difficult to project the costs of implementing an exploratory drilling program due to the inherent uncertainties of drilling in unknown formations, the costs associated with encountering various drilling conditions, such as over pressured zones (which may lead to blowouts, fires, and explosions) and tools lost in the hole, and changes in drilling plans, locations as a result of prior exploratory wells or additional seismic data and interpretations thereof, and final commercial terms negotiated with partners. Developing exploratory oil and gas properties requires significant capital expenditures and involves a high degree of financial risk. The budgeted costs of drilling, completing, and operating exploratory wells are often exceeded and can increase significantly when drilling costs rise. Drilling may be unsuccessful for many reasons, including title problems, adverse weather conditions (which may be more frequent as climate changes), cost overruns, equipment shortages, mechanical difficulties, and mechanical difficulties.environmental hazards (including spills and toxic gas releases). There is no assurance that we will successfully complete any wells or if successful, that the wells would be economically successful. Moreover, the successful drilling or completion of any oil or gas well does not ensure a profit on investment. Exploratory wells bear a much greater risk of loss than development wells. We cannot assure you that our exploration, exploitation and development activities will result in profitable operations, the result of which will materially adversely affect our business.


Oil and natural gas operations are subject to comprehensive regulation and taxation, which may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, causing an adverse effect on the Company.


Oil and natural gas operations are subject to national, state, and local laws and taxes relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating removal of natural resources from the ground, spill response capabilities, and the discharge of materials into the environment. Oil and natural gas operations are also subject to national, state, and local laws and regulations, which seek to maintain health and safety standards by regulating the design and use of drilling methods and equipment. Environmental standards imposed by national, state or local authorities may be changed and any such changes may have material adverse effects on our activities. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other environmental damages which we may elect notare unlikely to insure against fully due to prohibitive premium costs and other reasons. WeTo date, we have not been required to spend any amounts on compliance with environmental regulations, as we have no oil and gas properties to date. However,regulations; however, we may be required to expend substantial sums in the future as we develop projects, and this may affect our ability to develop,begin, maintain, or expand or maintain our operations.


We may be dependent upon third party operators of any oil and natural gas properties we may acquire.


Third parties may act as the operators of our oil and natural gas wells and control the drilling and operating activities to be conducted on our properties, if and when such assets are acquired and drilled. This exposes our business success to the technical and financial resources of our partners, which could limit our growth.acquired. Therefore, we may have limited control over certain decisions related to activities on our properties relating to the timing, costs, procedure, and location of drilling or production activities, which could affect the Company’s results.


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We will acquire

Our leases or drilling rights, which may be lostterminated if we are unable to make future lease payments or if we do not drill in a timely manner.


We expect

The failure to acquiretimely affect all lease related payments could cause the leases orto be terminated by the BOEM. Net lease rental obligations on our existing prospects are expected to be approximately $0.5 million in fiscal year 2019. Our leases have a five-year primary term, expiring in 2020, 2022 and 2023. Each lease may be extended by drilling rights ina well capable of producing hydrocarbons and submitting a Plan of Production approved by the near future.  We anticipateregulatory authorities. In addition, the terms of theseour leases or drilling rights will require a wellmay be drilled on the property within a period of multipleextended for an additional three years, to be started on the lease date. Ifprovided a well is spud targeting hydrocarbons with a true vertical depth in excess of 25,000 feet within the primary term of the lease. In addition, the terms of our leases may also be extended by the granting of a Subsalt Lease Term Extension, should we elect to apply and qualify for said extension on any lease(s). If we are not drilledsuccessful in raising additional capital, we may be unable to successfully exploit our properties, and we may lose the rights to develop these properties upon the expiration of our leases. If not successful in securing extensions, those leases will be subject to the competitive bid process in the stated period, the leases or drilling rights will expire resulting intwice a loss of assets for the company.


year BOEM OCS Lease Sales.

We may not be able to develop oil and natural gas reserves on an economically-viableeconomically viable basis.

To the extent that we succeed in discovering oil and/or natural gas reserves, we cannot assure that these reserves will be capable of production levels we project or in sufficient quantities to be commercially viable. On a long-term basis, our viability depends on our ability to find, develop and commercially produce oil and gas reserves, assuming we acquire leases or drilling rights. Our future reserves, if any, will depend not only on our ability to develop then-existing properties, but also on our ability to identify and acquire additional suitable producing properties or prospects, to find markets for the oil and natural gas we develop and to effectively distribute our production into the market.


markets.

Future oil and gas exploration may involve unprofitable efforts, not only from dry wells, but from wells that are productive but do not produce sufficient net revenues to return a profit after drilling, operating and other costs. Completion of a well does not assure a profit on the investment or recovery of drilling, completion and operating costs. In addition, drilling hazards or environmental damage could greatly increase the cost of operations and various field operating conditions may adversely affect the production from successful wells. These conditions include delays in obtaining governmental approvals or consents, shut-downs of wells resulting from extreme weather conditions, problems in storage and distribution and adverse geological and mechanical conditions. While we will endeavor to effectively manage these conditions, we cannot be assured of doing so optimally, and we will not be able to eliminate them completely in any case. Therefore, these conditions could adversely impact our operations.


A shortage of

We may not be able to obtain drilling rigs and other equipment and geophysical service crews could hamper our abilitynecessary to exploit any oil and natural gas resources we may acquire.


Because of increased global oil and gas exploration activities, competition for available drilling rigs and related services and equipment has increased significantly, and we believe that these rigs and related items may become more expensive and harder to obtain once we begin our drilling operations.  

We may not be able to procure the necessary drilling rigs and related services and equipment or the cost of such items may be prohibitive. Our ability to comply with future license obligations or otherwise generate revenues from the production of operating oil and natural gas wells could be hampered as a result of this, and our business could suffer.


Environmental risks may adversely affect our business.

All phases of the oil and natural gas business present environmental risks and hazards and are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of international conventionsfederal, state and federal, provincial and municipallocal laws and regulations. Environmental legislation provides for, among other things, restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases or emissions of various substances produced in association with oil and natural gas operations.operations, including products, byproducts, and wastes. The legislation also requires that wells and facility siteslocation be sited, operated, maintained, abandoned and reclaimed to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities. Compliance with such legislation can require significant expenditures, and a breach may result in the imposition of fines and penalties, some of which may be material. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner we expect may result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability, prevention of the right to operate or participate in leasing, and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs. The discharge of oil, natural gas or other pollutants into the air, soil or water may give rise to liabilities to foreign governments and third parties and may require us to incur costs to remedy such discharge. The application of environmental laws to our business may cause us to curtail our production or increase the costs of our production, development or exploration activities.


Any insurance that we may acquire will likely be inadequate to cover liabilities we may incur.


Our involvement in the exploration for, and development of, oil and natural gas properties may result in our becoming subject to liability for pollution, blow-outs, property damage, personal injury or other hazards. Although we intend to obtain insurance in accordance with industry standards to address such risks, such insurance has limitations on liability that may notand so will be sufficientunlikely to cover the full extent of such liabilities. In addition, such risks may not, in all circumstances be insurable or, in certain circumstances, we may choose not to obtain insurance to protect against specific risks due to the high premiums associated with such insurance or for other reasons. The payment of such uninsured liabilities would reduce the funds available to us. If we suffer a significant event that is not fully insured or if the insurer of such event is not solvent or denies coverage, we could be required to divert funds from capital investment or other uses towards covering our liability for such events.


Cyber attack.

We are subject to cyber security risks. A cyber incident could occur and result in information theft, data corruption, operational disruption or financial loss.

The oil and natural gas industry has become increasingly dependent on digital technologies to conduct certain exploration, development, production, processing and distribution activities. For example, we depend on digital technologies to interpret seismic data, conduct reservoir modeling and record financial and other data. Our industry is highly reliant upon digitalfaces various security threats, including cyber-security threats. Cyber-security attacks in particular are increasing and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized access to data, software, hardware, and remote communications, whichother electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential or otherwise protected information and corruption of data. Although to date we have not experienced any material losses related to cyber-security attacks, we may suffer such losses in the future. Moreover, the various procedures and controls we use to monitor and protect against these threats and to mitigate our exposure to such threats may not be stolen by hackers or cyber thieves causing our datasufficient in preventing security threats from materializing. If any of these events were to be corrupted or unknowingly modified.  Theft may also result in lossmaterialize, they could lead to losses of intellectual property that could be valuableand other sensitive information essential to our competitors.


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business and could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, reputation and financial position.

Risks Related to our Common Stock


There is not now, and there may never be, an activea limited trading market for our shares. You may not be able to sell your shares if you need money.

Our common stock.


Sharesstock is traded on the OTC Markets (QB Marketplace Tier), an inter-dealer automated quotation system for equity securities. During the three calendar months preceding filing of this report, the average daily trading volume of our common stock have historicallywas approximately 502,000 shares. As of October 2, 2019, we had approximately 190 record holders of our common stock (not including an indeterminate number of stockholders whose shares are held by brokers in “street name”). There has been thinlylimited trading activity in our stock, and when it has traded, currently there is nothe price has fluctuated widely. We consider our common stock to be “thinly traded” and any last reported sale prices may not be a true market-based valuation of the common stock. Stockholders may experience difficulty selling their shares if they choose to do so because of the illiquid market and limited public float for our common stock, and no market for our common stock may develop in the future. As a result, our stock price as quoted by the OTCBB or OTCQB may not reflect an actual or perceived value.  Moreover, several days may pass before any shares are traded; meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at or near ask prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent.stock. This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including, but not limited to:

 ·we are a small company that is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume; and
 ·stock analysts, stock brokers and institutional investors may be risk-averse and reluctant to follow a company such as ours that faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern or to purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares until such time as we become more viable.

As a result, an investor may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of our common stock. Accordingly, investors must assume they may have to bear the economic risk of an investment in our common stock for an indefinite period of time, and may lose their entire investment. There can be no assurance that a more active market for our common stock will develop, or if one should develop, there is no assurance that it will be sustained. This severely limits the liquidity of our common stock and would likely have a material adverse effect on the market price of our common stock and on our ability to raise additional capital.


We cannot assure that our

The amount of common stock will become liquid or that it will be listed on a national securities exchange.


Untilregistered for resale may significantly impact our common stock is listed on a national securities exchange such as the NASDAQ Capital Market or the NYSE, we expectshare price and volatility.

The amount of our common stock to remain eligiblebe registered for quotationresale in the Registration Statement represents a significant percentage of our currently outstanding common stock. The 444,095,238 shares of our common stock in registered for resale in this Registration Statement equals approximately 41% of our issued and outstanding common stock.  We cannot predict what effect this may have on the OTCBB and OTCQB.  If we fail to meetprice of our common stock or the criteria set forthvolume of transactions involving our shares in SEC regulations, various requirements govern the conductmarket. Sales of broker-dealers who sella substantial amount of our securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors.  Consequently,common stock or the perception that such regulationssales may deter broker-dealersoccur could adversely affect the liquidity of the market for our common stock or their price. Large price changes or low trading volume may preclude you from recommendingbuying or selling our common stock which may further affect the liquidity of our common stock.  This would also make it more difficult for us to raise capital.


at all, or at any particular price or during a time frame that satisfies your investment objectives.

We may issue preferred stockstock..


Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 50 million shares of “blank check” preferred stock with designations, rights and preferences determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. Accordingly, our Board of Directors is empowered, without stockholder approval, to issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting, or other rights, which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of the common stock. In the event of issuance, the preferred stock could be utilized, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company. Although we have no present intention to issue any shares of its authorized preferred stock, there can be no assurance that we will not do so in the future.


Future sales of our common stock could lower our stock price.


We will likely sell additional shares of common stock to fund working capital obligations in future periods. We cannot predict the size of future issuances of our common stock or the effect, if any, that future issuances and sales of shares of our common stock will have on the market price of our common stock. Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, or the perception that such sales could occur, may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our common stock. Moreover, sales of our common stock by existing shareholders pursuant to Rule 144 (which will be available for substantially all of our shareholders commencing on May 15, 2014) could also depress the price of our common stock. As our current executive officers and directors own a substantial amountFor instance, we have issued instruments that are convertible into or exercisable for 350 million shares of our common stock, a decision by one of them to sell could adversely affectCommon Stock, which may have conversion or exercise rights that are at prices lower than the trading price of our common stock.


Common Stock. In particular, the holder of the $2.1 million in Convertible Debentures we have issued may convert at any time a price equal to the lesser of (x) $0.05 per share or (y) 80% of the lowest daily VWAP of a share of our Common Stock (as reported by Bloomberg, LP) for the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of determination.

Our issuance of additional shares of Common Stock, or options or warrants to purchase those shares, would dilute your proportionate ownership and voting rights.

We are authorized to issue up to 1,550,000,000 shares of capital stock, comprising 1,500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share (“Preferred Stock”). We have issued and outstanding, as of June 30, 2019, 1,092,266,844 shares of Common Stock and 0 shares of Preferred Stock, plus another approximately 350 million shares may be issued by us if all of the securities we have issued that are exercisable for, or convertible into, shares of Common Stock are exercised or converted. Our board of directors (the “Board”) may generally issue shares of Common Stock, Preferred Stock or options or warrants to purchase those shares without further approval by our shareholders, based upon such factors as the Board may deem relevant at that time. See “Description of Capital Stock.” It is likely that we will be required to issue a large amount of additional securities to raise capital to further our development. It is also likely that we will issue a large amount of additional securities to directors, officers, employees and consultants as compensatory grants in connection with their services, both in the form of stand-alone grants or under our stock plans. We cannot assure you that we will not issue additional shares of Common Stock, Preferred Stock, or options or warrants to purchase those shares, under circumstances we may deem appropriate at the time.

Our common stock is subject to the “penny stock” rules of the SEC and FINRA, which makes transactions in our common stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in the stock.


The SEC has adopted Rule 15g-9 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require:

 ·that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and

 ·the broker or dealer receives from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.

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In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:

 ·obtain financial information and investment experience and objectives of the person; and

 ·make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.

The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form sets forth:

 ·the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and

 ·that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.

Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of common stock and cause a decline in the market value of stock.


Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.


In addition to the “penny stock” rules promulgated by the SEC, FINRA has adopted rules that require a broker-dealer to have reasonable grounds for believing that an investment is suitable for a customer when recommending the investment to that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit investors’ ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares. 

The price of our common stock will remain volatile, which could lead to losses by investors and costly securities litigation.


The trading price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and could fluctuate in response to factors such as:

 ·actual or anticipated variations in our operating results including but not limited to leasing, drilling, and discovery of oil and gas;

 ·the price of oil and gas;

announcements of developments by us, our strategic partners or our competitors;

 ·announcements by us or our competitors of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 ·adoption of new accounting standards affecting our Company’s industry;

 ·additions or departures of key personnel;

 ·sales of our common stock or other securities in the open market;

 ·our ability to acquire seismic data and other intellectual property on commercially reasonable terms and to defend such intellectual property from third party claims;

 ·litigation;the effects of government regulation, permitting and other legal requirements, including new legislation or regulation;

 ·the market’s reaction to our reduced disclosure as a result of being an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act;litigation; and

 ·other events or factors, many of which are beyond our control.

The stock market is subject to significant price and volume fluctuations. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of companies’ securities, securities class action litigation has often been initiated against those companies. Litigation initiated against us, whether or not successful, could result in substantial costs and diversion of our management’s attention and resources, which could harm our business and financial condition.


We do not anticipate paying any dividends on our common stock.


Cash dividends have never been declared or paid on our common stock, and we do not anticipate such a declaration or payment for the foreseeable future. We cannot assure stockholders of a positive return on their investment when they sell their shares, nor can we assure that stockholders will not lose the entire amount of their investment in the Company.


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As an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act, we are permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements, which could make our common stock less attractive to investors.

As an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act, we are permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. In particular, we have not included all of the executive compensation related information that would be required in this prospectus if we were not an emerging growth company. In addition, for so long as we are  an  emerging growth company, we will not be required to:

·have an auditor report on our internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
·comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis); and
·submit certain executive compensation matters to shareholder advisory votes, such as “say on pay” and “say on frequency.”

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards.  An emerging growth company can therefore delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies.  However, we are electing not to take advantage of such extended transition period, and as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that our decision to not take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

Although we intend to rely on the exemptions provided in the JOBS Act, the exact implications of the JOBS Act for us are still subject to interpretations and guidance by the SEC and other regulatory agencies. Also, as our business grows, we may no longer satisfy the conditions of an  emerging growth company. We will remain an   “emerging   growth   company” until the earliest of (i) the last day of the fiscal year during which we have total annual gross revenues of $1 billion or more; (ii) 5 years from the effective date of this Prospectus; (iii) the date on which we have, during the previous three-year period, issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt; and (iv) the date on which we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Exchange Act. We will be deemed a large accelerated filer on the first day of the fiscal year after the market value of our common equity held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million, measured on March 31. We are currently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these new rules and we cannot assure you that we will be able to enjoy part or all of the benefits from the JOBS Act. We cannot predict whether investors will find our common stock less attractive to the extent we rely on the exemptions available to emerging growth companies. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as a result, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be more volatile.

You may experience further dilution of your ownership interests if the authorized shares of common stock are increased from 750,000,000 to 975,000,000.

On May 5, 2014 the Company filed a definitive schedule 14A disclosing that at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting to be held on May 29, 2014, the Company plans to seek shareholder approval to amend and restate ourOur certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares of common stock from 750,000,000 to 975,000,000.  The proposed increase in the authorized common stock has been recommended by the Board to assure that an adequate supply of authorized unissued shares is available for use primarily in connection with future capital raising, corporate transactions, such as mergers and/or acquisitions. If this proposal is approved by the shareholders the future issuance of our authorized but currently unissued equity securities may result in the dilution of the ownership interests of our present stockholders.  There currently are no definitive plans or arrangements relating to the issuance of any of the additional shares of common stock proposed to be authorized.

The amendments to our certificate of incorporation contemplated in our Definitive Proxy, if approved by the stockholders at the annual meeting, could make a merger, tender offer, or proxy contest difficult.

The Company’s definitive schedule 14A disclosing that at the annual shareholder meeting the Company plans to seek shareholder approval to amend

Our shareholders have approved an amendment and restaterestatement of our certificate of incorporation to (1)(i) eliminate the ability of stockholders to act by written consent and (2)(ii) to classify the board of directors into three classes with staggered terms. These amendments if approved by the stockholders at the annual meeting, may discourage, delay or prevent a change in control.


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Any of the risk factors discussed herein could have a significant material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity. Readers of this prospectus should not consider any descriptions of these risk factors to be a complete set of all potential risks that could affect GulfSlope. These factors should be carefully considered together with the other information contained in this prospectus and materials filed by us with the SEC and incorporated herein by reference. Further, any of these risks are interrelated and could occur under similar business and economic conditions, and the occurrence of certain of them may in turn cause the emergence or exacerbate the effect of others. Such a combination could materially increase the severity of the impact of these risks on our business, results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


Included in this prospectus are “forward-looking” statements, as well as historical information. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including matters described in the section titled “Risk Factors.” Forward-looking statements include those that use forward-looking terminology, such as the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “plan,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” and similar expressions, including when used in the negative. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable and achievable, these statements involve risks and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ from these forward-looking statements include the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this prospectus.


All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect events or circumstances after the date initially filed or published, to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.


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USE OF PROCEEDS


The selling security holders are selling shares of common stock covered by this prospectus for their own account. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the resale of these shares.



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DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE

We are not selling any of the common stock that we are registering. The common stock will be sold by the selling security holders as detailed in this prospectus. Such selling security holders may sell the common stock at the market price as of the date of sale or a price negotiated in a private sale. Our common stock is listed for quotation on both the OTCBB and the OTCQB quotation systems under the symbol “GSPE.”

SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS


The following table details the name of each selling stockholder, the number of shares owned by that selling stockholder, and the number of shares that may be offered by each selling stockholder for resale under this prospectus. The selling security holders may sell up to 63,240,335444,095,238 shares of our common stock from time to time in one or more offerings under this prospectus. Because eachthe selling stockholder may offer all, some or none of the shares it holds, and because, based upon information provided to us, there are currently no agreements, arrangements, or understandings with respect to the sale of any of the shares, no definitive estimate as to the number of shares that will be held by eachthe selling stockholder after the offering can be provided. EachThe selling shareholder has informed us that he, she or it is not a registered broker-dealer and does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities. Furthermore, unless otherwise indicated below, none of the selling shareholders areshareholder is not an affiliates of broker-dealers. The following table has been prepared on the assumption that all shares offered under this prospectus will be sold to parties unaffiliated with the selling security holders.


Name of Selling Stockholder 
Number of Shares of Common Stock Owned
Prior to the
Offering(1)
 
Shares of
Common
Stock
Included in
Prospectus
 
Number of Shares of Common Stock Owned
After the
Offering(2)
 
Percentage
of
Ownership
After
Completion
of Offering (2)(3)
Boswell Investments, LLC(4)  2,083,333 2,083,333 - -
Brian Hoppes  834,167 834,167 - -
Charles Scott Shepherd  583,334 583,334 - -
C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd. (5) 100,000 100,000 - -
Cheri Pedersen 5,250,000(6) 150,000(7) 5,000,000 *
Claude McQuarrie, III 4,166,668(8)  2,500,000(9) - -
Clive Brookes 6,833,333(10) 833,333(11) 6,000,000 *
Cross Cap Energy QP, LP(12) 3,481,200 3,481,200    
Cross Cap Energy, LP(13) 1,518,800 1,518,800 - -
David and Kathryn Dellosso  250,000 250,000 - -
Devinder Bhatia  208,333 208,333 - -
Douglas Wyatt  4,200,000 4,200,000 - -
Erin McQuarrie  833,334  833,334 - -
Forrest Edwin Harrell  8,000,000 8,000,000 - -
Gretchen and John-Mark Stephenson  125,000 125,000 - -
Heath D. and Katherine A. Hoppes  418,000 418,000 - -
James Ryan and Hillary Johnson  833,333 833,333 - -
James Speakman  300,000 300,000 - -
John Burke  900,000 900,000 - -
John H. and Jodi F. Malanga(14)  166,667 166,667 - -
Kyle and Kristin Hoppes  833,333 833,333 - -
Law Offices of Cecil W. Bain, P.C. 401K Profit-Sharing Plan  (15)  210,000 210,000 - -
Lisa D. & Michael W. Stewart  1,666,667 1,666,667 - -
Michael Eldon and Colleen Bray  833,333 833,333 - -
Moriyama Enterprises Inc.(16)  500,000 500,000 - -
Morris, Paul L .(17)  1,666,667 1,666,667 - -
Nanci Leanne Anderson  499,833 499,833 - -
Nancy Quinn  1,000,000 1,000,000 - -
Nathaniel and Sara Harris  170,000 170,000 - -
Newton O. and Lynn A. Duncan (18)  1,666,667 1,666,667 - -
Price, Richard A.  1,000,000 1,000,000 - -
Quinn Oil Company, Ltd .(19)  1,000,000 1,000,000 - -
Richard Langdon (17)  416,667 416,667 - -
Richard H. Bachmann  2,000,000 2,000,000 - -
Richard J. Heaney (20) 1,166,667 416,667 750,000 *
 Richard P. and Susan L. Crist,  208,333 208,333 - -
Ryan McQuarrie  833,334  833,334 - -
Saad Kettani  1,000,000 1,000,000 - -
Salvatore Rametta  500,000 500,000 - -
Sauder Treasury Holdings Ltd .(21) 16,666,667 16,666,667 - -
Terry and Theresa Stellman (22)  1,750,000 1,000,000 750,000 *
The William Robert Sinclair Revocable Trust (23)  833,333 833,333 - -
 * Less than 1%.

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holder.

Name of Selling StockholderNumber of
Shares of
Common Stock
Owned
Prior to the
Offering
Shares of
Common
Stock
Included in
Prospectus
Number of
Shares of
Common Stock
Owned
After the
Offering(2)

Percentage
of

Ownership
After
Completion
of Offering
(2)(3)

YA II PN, Ltd.54,504,155(1)206,000,00000%
Delek GOM Investments, LLC238,095,238(4)238,095,23800%

(1)The number and percentage of shares beneficially owned is determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rule, beneficial ownership includes any0 shares as to which the selling security holders has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also anyincludes 54,504,155 shares, which the selling security holders has the right to acquire within 60 days. Under the terms of the convertible debentures and warrants, the holders do not have the right to convert the debentures or exercise the warrants to the extent that after giving effect to such conversion or exercise, the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the shares of our common stock outstanding. Matthew Beckman is Manager of Yorkville Advisors Global II, LLC, the General Partner of Yorkville Advisors Global, LP, the investment manager of YA II PN Ltd and has voting and dispositive power over the shares.

(2)Assumes the sale of all shares of common stock registered pursuant to this prospectus, although the selling security holders are under no obligations known to us to sell any shares of common stock at this time.

(3)This percentage is based upon 625,724,0101,092,266,844 shares issued and outstanding as of April 22, 2014,October 14, 2019, plus the additional shares that the selling stockholder is deemed to beneficially own.

(4)The sharessole member of Delek GOM Investments, LLC is Delek GOM Holdings, LLC.  The sole member of Delek GOM Holdings, LLC is DKL Investments Limited.  The sole stockholder of DKL Investments Limited is Delek Group Ltd..  The majority of Delek Group Ltd.’s outstanding share capital and voting rights are owned, directly ownedand indirectly, by Boswell Investments, LLC.  Charles Louis BoswellItshak Sharon Tshuva through private companies wholly-owned by him, and Robert Stephen Boswell are the members of Boswell Investment, LLC and may be deemed the beneficial owner of the shares of common stockremainder is held by Boswell Investments, LLC. Charles Louis Boswell serves as the manager of Boswell Investments, LLC, andpublic.  Mr. Tshuva has voting and investment control with respect to the shares of common stock held by Boswell Investments, LLC.

(5)Cheri Pedersen is the principal executive officer of C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd. and has voting and investment controldispositive power over the shares held by C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd.shares.

(6)This includes: (i) 150,000 shares of common stock acquired directly by Ms. Pedersen in October 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.12 per share; (ii) 5,000,000 shares of common stock acquired directly by Ms. Pedersen in March 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.01 per share (which are not being registered herein); and (iii) 100,000 shares of common stock acquired by C. Gardonrod Holdings in October 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.12 per share.  Ms. Pedersen is the principal executive officer of C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd.  As a result, the selling stockholder may be deemed to have beneficial ownership over the shares held by C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd.  Accordingly, the shares beneficially owned by C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd have been aggregated with the securities beneficially owned by the selling stockholder for purposes of the determining the total number of shares owned in this table.

(7)Comprised of 150,000 shares of common stock acquired directly by Ms. Pedersen in October 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.12 per share which are being registered herein.  This does not include 100,000 shares of common stock held in the name of C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd. (see footnote 6 above).  The 100,000 shares of common stock directly owned by C. Gardonrod Holdings Ltd. are included in this prospectus under C. Gardonrod Holding Ltd.

(8)This includes: (i) 2,500,000 shares of common stock owned in the name of Claude McQuarrie, III; (ii) 833,334 shares of common stock owned in the name of Ryan McQuarrie, the selling shareholder’s son; and (iii) 833,334 shares of common stock owned in the name of Erin McQuarrie, the selling shareholder’s daughter.  The selling shareholder has reported that Ryan McQuarrie and Erin McQuarrie share his residence.  Therefore, he may be deemed to have beneficial ownership over the shares held in the name of Ryan McQuarrie and Erin McQuarrie.  Accordingly, the shares owned by Ryan McQuarrie and Erin McQuarrie have been aggregated with the securities beneficially owned by the selling stockholder for purposes of determining the total number of shares owned in this table.

(9)Comprised of 2,500,000 shares of common stock directly owned by Claude McQuarrie, III.  This does not include 833,334 shares of common stock owned in the name of Ryan McQuarrie, the selling shareholder’s son or 833,334 shares of common stock owned in the name of Erin McQuarrie, the selling shareholder’s daughter shares (see footnote 8 above).  The shares of common stock directly owned by Ryan McQuarrie and Erin McQuarrie are included in this prospectus under their respective names.

(10)This includes: (i) 833,333 shares of common stock acquired directly by Mr. Brooks in June 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.12 per share; (ii) 2,500,000 shares of common stock acquired directly by Mr. Brooks in February 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.01 per share (which are not being registered herein); and (iii) 3,500,000 shares of common stock acquired directly by Mr. Brooks in June 2012 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.01 per share (which are not being registered herein).

(11)Comprised of 833,333 shares of common stock acquired directly by Mr. Brooks in June 2013 in connection with the Company’s private placement of shares at a purchase price of $0.12 per share which are being registered herein.  This does not include 6,000,000 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Brooks.

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(12)H. Mark Crosswell is the general partner of Cross Cap Energy QP, LP and consequently has voting control and investment discretion over securities held by Cross Cap Energy QP, LP.  The selling stockholder has informed us that it is an affiliate of a registered broker-dealer and has represented that it acquired the securities described above in the ordinary course of business and, at the time of acquisition, the selling stockholder did not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities.

(13)H. Mark Crosswell is the general partner of Cross Cap Energy, LP and consequently has voting control and investment discretion over securities held by Cross Cap Energy, LP.  The selling stockholder has informed us that it is an affiliate of a registered broker-dealer and has represented that it acquired the securities described above in the ordinary course of business and, at the time of acquisition, the selling stockholder did not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities.

(14)John Malanga has informed us that he is an employee of a registered broker-dealer and has represented that he acquired the securities described above in the ordinary course of business and, at the time of acquisition, the selling stockholder did not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities.

(15)Cecil W. Bain has investment and voting control over the Law Offices of Cecil W. Bain, P.C. 401K Profit-Sharing Plan. The selling stockholder has informed us that he is the brother of Ronald A. Bain, the Company’s president and chief operating officer.

(16)Derral Moriyama and Linda Moriyama are the principal executive officers of Moriyama Enterprises Inc. and share voting and investment control over the shares held by Moriyama Enterprises Inc.

(17)Appointed a director of the Company in March 2014.

(18)The selling security holders have informed us that they are the parents-in-law of Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president of Engineering and Business Development.

(19)Carl S. Quinn is general partner of Quinn Oil Company, Ltd. and has voting and investment control over the shares held by Quinn Oil Company, Ltd.

(20)Richard Heaney is employed by the Company as a geoscientist.  In October 2013, the Company issued Mr. Heaney 750,000 shares of common stock as compensation.  See “Management – Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

(21)P. Leigh Sauder is the principal executive officer of Sauder Treasury Holdings, Ltd. and has voting and investment control over the shares held by Sauder Treasury Holdings, Ltd.

(22)Terry Stellman is employed by the Company as a geophysicist.  In April 2013, the Company issued Mr. Stellman 750,000 shares of common stock as compensation. “Management – Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

(23)William R. Sinclair, as trustee, has voting and investment control over the securities held by The William Robert Sinclair Revocable Trust U/A/D.

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

The selling security holders and any of their pledgees, donees, transferees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The selling security holders may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:

 ·ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits investors;

 ·block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;

 ·purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

 ·an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

 ·privately negotiated transactions;

 ·to cover short sales made after the date that this Registration Statement is declared effective by the Commission;

 ·broker-dealers may agree with the selling security holders to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;

 ·a combination of any such methods of sale; and

 ·any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

The selling security holders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this prospectus.


Broker-dealers engaged by the selling security holders may arrange for other broker-dealers to participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from the selling security holders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. The selling security holders do not expect these commissions and discounts to exceed what is customary in the types of transactions involved.


The selling security holders may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the Shares owned by them, if permitted by applicable laws and regulations, and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling security holders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling security holders under this prospectus.

Each selling shareholder has informed us that he, she or it is not a registered broker-dealer and does not have any written or oral agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities. Certain of the selling shareholders are affiliates of broker-dealers. Each such selling shareholder has represented to us that it acquired the securities to be resold pursuant to this prospectus in the ordinary course of its business and, at the time of the acquisition, such selling shareholder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the securities. Upon the Company being notified in writing by a Selling Stockholder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of common stock through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, disclosing (i) the name of each such Selling Stockholder and of the participating broker-dealer(s), (ii) the number of shares involved, (iii) the price at which such shares of common stock were sold, (iv) the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to such broker-dealer(s), where applicable, (v) that such broker-dealer(s) did not conduct any investigation to verify the information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi) other facts material to the transaction. In addition, upon the Company being notified in writing by a Selling Stockholder that a donee or pledge intends to sell more than 500 shares of common stock, a supplement to this prospectus will be filed if then required in accordance with applicable securities law.


The selling security holders also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.


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The selling security holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, that can be attributed to the sale of Securities will be paid by the Selling Stockholder and/or the purchasers. Each Selling Stockholder has represented and warranted to the Company that it acquired the securities subject to this registration statementRegistration Statement in the ordinary course of such Selling Stockholder’s business and, at the time of its purchase of such securities such Selling Stockholder had no agreements or understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute any such securities.


The Company has advised each Selling Stockholder that it may not use shares registered on this Registration Statement to cover short sales of common stock made prior to the date on which this Registration Statement shall have been declared effective by the Commission. If a Selling Stockholder uses this prospectus for any sale of the common stock, it will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The selling security holders will be responsible to comply with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder promulgated, including, without limitation, Regulation M, as applicable to such selling security holders in connection with resales of their respective shares under this Registration Statement.


The Company is required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares, but the Company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock. The Company has agreed to indemnify the selling security holders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. If the selling security holders use this prospectus for any sale of the common stock, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act.


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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK


We are authorized to issue 750,000,000up to 1,550,000,000 shares of commoncapital stock, comprising 1,500,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 of which 625,724,010 shares are issuedper share, and outstanding as of April 22, 2014.   We are also authorized to issue 50 million50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 noneper share (“Preferred Stock”).

Common Stock

As of which have beenOctober 14, 2019, there are 1,092,266,844 shares of our Common Stock issued asand outstanding.

Voting

Each holder of April 22, 2014.


our Common Stock

The holders of common stock are is entitled to one vote perfor each share with respect toof Common Stock held on all matters required by law to be submitted to stockholders.  The holders of common stock have the sole right to vote, except as otherwise provided by law or by our Certificate of Incorporation, including provisions governing any preferred stock.  The common stock does not have any cumulative voting, preemptive, subscription or conversion rights.  Election of directors requires the affirmativea vote of a plurality of shares representedstockholders. Any action at a meeting and other general stockholder action requires the affirmative vote of a majority of shares represented at a meeting in which a quorum is represented.  The outstanding sharespresent will be decided by a majority of common stock are validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

Subject to the rightsvotes cast. Cumulative voting for the election of any outstanding sharesdirectors is not permitted.

Dividends

Holders of preferred stock, the holders of common stockour Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by our board of directors,the Board out of funds legally available.  available for payment, subject to the rights of holders, if any, of our preferred stock. Any decision to pay dividends on our Common Stock will be at the discretion of the Board. The Board may or may not determine to declare dividends in the future. See “Dividend Policy.” The Board’s determination to issue dividends will depend upon our profitability and financial condition, and other factors that the Board deems relevant.

Liquidation Rights

In the event of a voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Company,our company, the holders of common stock areour Common Stock will be entitled to share ratably on the basis of the number of shares held in allany of the assets remaining available for distribution to them after payment or provision forwe have paid in full all liabilitiesof our debts and any preferential liquidation rightsafter the holders of anyall outstanding preferred stock, then outstanding.


The authorized but unissuedif any, have received their liquidation preferences in full.

Preferred Stock

As of the date of this Prospectus, there are no shares of our common stock are available for future issuance without stockholder approval. These additional shares may be used for a variety of corporate purposes, including future offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions and employee benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued shares of common stock may enable our Board to issue shares of stock to persons friendly to existing management, which may deter or frustrate a takeover of the Company.


Preferred Stock

We are authorized to issue 50 million shares of “blank check” preferred stock, none of which are issued and outstanding.  We have no present plans for the issuance thereof. Our board of directors has the authority, without action by our stockholders,

The Board is expressly authorized from time to time to designate and issue preferred stock in one or more series. Our boardseries of directors may also designate the rights,Preferred Stock, to issue the Preferred Stock as Preferred Stock of any such series, and in connection with the designation of each such series to fix by resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of shares thereof the voting and other powers, if any, and the designations, preferences and privileges relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by Delaware law. All series of each seriesPreferred Stock shall rank equally and be identical in all respects except as set forth in the Board’s resolutions providing for the issue of preferred stock, anysuch stock.

Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors

Delaware law authorizes corporations to limit or all of which may be greater than the rights of the common stock. It is not possible to state the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of preferred stock on the rights of holders of the common stock until the board of directors determines the specific rights of the holders of the preferred stock. However, these effects might include:

·restricting dividends on the common stock;
·diluting the voting power of the common stock;
·impairing the liquidation rights of the common stock; and
·delaying or preventing a change in control without further action by the stockholders.

Delaware Anti-Takeover Statute

We have elected not be governed by Section 203 of the DGCL (“Section 203”).  In general, Section 203 prohibitseliminate (with a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in various “business combination” transactions with any interested stockholder for a period of three years following the time that such person became an interested stockholder, unless certain conditions are satisfied.

Indemnification

In accordance with Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL, our Certificate of Incorporation eliminatesfew exceptions) the personal liability of directors to uscorporations and to ourtheir stockholders for monetary damages for breachbreaches of directors’ fiduciary dutyduties as a director, except for liability (i) for any breachdirectors. Our articles of incorporation and bylaws include provisions that eliminate, to the director’s duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation ofextent allowable under Delaware law, (iii) under Section 174 of the DGCL or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. Our Certificate of Incorporation further provides that, if the DGCL is amended after the effective date of our Certificate of Incorporation to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors then the liability of our directors will be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended.

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Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws contains provisions that provideofficers for indemnification of officers and directors to the full extent permitted by, and in the manner permissible under Delaware law. Delaware law empowers a Delaware corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of such corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such corporationmonetary damages for actions taken as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. The indemnity may include expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, provided that such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. A Delaware corporation may indemnify directors, officers, employees and other agents of such corporation in an action by or in the right of a corporation under the same conditions against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense and settlement of such action or suit, except that no indemnification is permitted without judicial approval if the person to be indemnified has been adjudged to be liable to the corporation.

The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with Mr. Seitz, a director and executive office, Mr. Askew, a director, and Mr. Moore, Dr. Bain and Mr. Rodgers, each executive officers of the Company (each an “Indemnification Agreement,” collectively “Indemnification Agreements”).  Pursuant to the Indemnification Agreements, the Company agrees to indemnify each director or officer, as the case may be, against anybe. Our articles of incorporation and allbylaws also provide that we must indemnify and advance reasonable expenses to our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. We are also expressly authorized to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance for our directors, officers, employees and agents for some liabilities. We currently maintain directors’ and officers’ insurance covering certain liabilities that may be incurred by directors and officers in the lawperformance of their duties.

The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to the indemnification provisions in our articles of incorporation and bylaws.

There is currently no pending litigation or proceeding involving any of directors, officers or employees for which indemnification is sought.

Registration Rights

Registration Rights Agreement with Delek GOM Investments, LLC

On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into that certain term loan agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) with Delek GOM Investments LLC (“Delek GOM”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delek Group Ltd. Pursuant to the Term Loan Agreement, among other things, the Company issued to Delek GOM warrants (“Warrants”) to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.042 per share, and the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation if such director or officer was, is, becomes or is threatenedCompany undertook to be madeenter into a partyregistration rights agreement (the “Delek Registration Rights Agreement”) with Delek GOM with respect to or witness or other participantthe Common Stock and Warrants. Delek GOM, in a claim by reason of (or arising in part out of) the director or officer’s serviceits capacity as a director, officer, partner, employee, trustee, agent holder of Common Stock and/or fiduciaryWarrants, together with any transferee or assignee of Common Stock and/or Warrants, are collectively referred to as the “Holders”. The Company or any of its subsidiaries orand Delek GOM entered into the director or officer’s service atRegistration Rights Agreement on March 25, 2019.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, upon the request of the Holders, the Company inhas agreed to prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement covering the resale of all of the shares of the Common Stock and Warrants held by the Holders, other than (i) any such capacity with any other enterprise. The Indemnification Agreement also providessecurities that are already registered for among other things, the advancement of expenses relatingresale pursuant to the indemnification obligations, subject to reimbursement in the event the individual is not entitled to indemnification under applicable law and the Certificate of Incorporation.


Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arisingan effective registration statement or Rule 144 under the Securities Act, may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling personsor (ii) any shares of Common Stock or Warrants at such time the Holders collectively beneficially own less than 5% of the registrantoutstanding shares of Common Stock (the “Registrable Securities”); and to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective under the Securities Act as soon as practicable. The registration statement must be filed no later than (x) 30 days after the Company receives a written request from the Holders, or (y) if the staleness date of the Company’s financial statements occurs during the 30-day window described in part (x), 30 calendar days following such staleness date (the “Filing Deadline”). The registration statement must be declared effective by the earlier of (A) 75 trading days after the date that the applicable registration statement is actually filed or (B) 75 days after the applicable Filing Deadline. Under the terms of the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company is obligated to file additional registration statements or amendments to existing registration statements under certain circumstances, including if the Company is not able to include all of the Registrable Securities in the initial registration statement pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed inRule 415 promulgated under the Securities ActAct. The Registration Rights Agreement also obligates the Company to take certain actions to permit the Holders to effect underwritten offerings from time to time, subject to certain limitations, and is, therefore, unenforceable.

provides the Holders with “piggyback” registration rights.

Registration Rights


Agreement with Convertible Debentures Purchasers

In connection with the Company’s private placement during 2013,sale of convertible debentures in June 2019, we granted registration rights to purchasers, including YA II PN, Ltd., of 63,240,335up to 156,000,000 shares of common stock. Under the registration rights agreements as amended, that we entered into with such purchasers, we are obligated to file a resale registration statement with the SEC to register under the Securities Act the resale of these 63,240,335156,000,000 shares as soon as practicable and to obtain effectiveness of such registration statement as soon as practicable. The registration statement of which this prospectus is a part is being filed in accordance with our obligations under this registration rights agreement.


The Company will be required to use its reasonable best efforts to keep the registration statement, or registration statements, continuously effective until all of the shares covered thereby have been publicly sold, or until all such shares may be sold without restriction. We have agreed to indemnify the selling holders of these shares against, or in certain circumstances to contribute to, certain liabilities incurred by them in connection with the offering and sale of the shares pursuant to such registration statement, including liabilities under the Securities Act.  We have agreed to pay all costs and expenses incurred by us (as well as up to $5,000 of legal fees of counsel representing the selling security holders) in complying with these registration rights obligations, except that each selling holder will be responsible for any underwriters’ or brokers’ discounts, fees or commissions payable in connection with the sale of such holder’s shares.


Convertible Note and Option


During

Pursuant to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, Mr. Seitz loanedterms of the SPA, at the Issuance Date, the Company sold to Buyer a Convertible Debenture. The principal amount of the Convertible Debenture is $2,100,000 (as reduced pursuant to redemption, conversion or otherwise, the “Principal”), it has an annual interest rate equal to 8% (the interest paid on the outstanding Principal at the applicable interest rate, the “Interest”) and a maturity date of June 21, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”), and may be extended at the option of Buyer. At the Maturity Date the Company shall pay to the Holder (as defined in the Convertible Debenture) an amount in cash representing all outstanding Principal and accrued and unpaid Interest.

Subject to the terms of the Convertible Debenture, at any time after the Issuance Date, the Holder is entitled to convert at the Conversion Rate (as defined below) any portion of the outstanding and unpaid Principal and accrued Interest (the “Conversion Amount”) into fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock. The number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of any Conversion Amount is determined by dividing (x) such Conversion Amount by (y) the Conversion Price (the “Conversion Rate”). The “Conversion Price” is the lesser of (x) $0.05 per share or (y) 80% of the lowest daily VWAP price (as reported by Bloomberg, LP) for the ten (10) consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of determination.

In addition, the holder received warrants to purchase an aggregate of $6.5 million, due on demand, bearing interest at an annual rate of 5%, and convertible into Company common stock at a conversion price of $0.12 per share.  On May 31, 2013, Mr. Seitz converted $1.2 million of this debt into 1050 million shares of Company common stock.  As of September 30, 2013, the Company owed Mr. Seitz a principal amount of $5.3 million plus accrued interest of $94,319.


In October 2013, the Company issued to Mr. Rodgers, an executive officer of the Company, a ten-year option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.12$0.04 per share and vesting 50% in October 2014 and 50% in October 2015, if he is still employed by The Companyshare. Such warrants expire on such dates.

the fifth anniversary of issuance.

Transfer Agent


The transfer agent and registrar for our common stockCommon Stock is VStock Transfer, LLCLLC. They are located at 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, NY 11598.

BUSINESS

General

GulfSlope Energy, Inc. is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose address is 77 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Cedarhurst, New York 11516.


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BUSINESS

General

Since March 2013,interests are concentrated in the United States Gulf of Mexico federal waters. We are a technically driven company and we have been singularly focused on identifying and acquiring high-potential oil-focused prospects. We haveuse our licensed 3-D seismic data covering approximately 2.2 million acres of three-dimensional (3-D) seismic data to identify, evaluate, and acquire assets with attractive economic profiles. GulfSlope Energy commenced commercial operations in March 2013. GulfSlope Energy was originally organized as a Utah corporation in 2004 and became a Delaware corporation in 2012.

We have and continue to evaluate these data using advanced interpretation technologies. As a result of these analyses, we have identified a number of targeted prospectsfocused our operations in the Gulf of Mexico in water depths of less than 1,000 feet thatbecause we believe may contain economically recoverable hydrocarbon deposits.  We believe thatthis area provides us with favorable geologic and economic conditions, including multiple reservoir formations, comprehensive geologic databases, extensive infrastructure, relatively favorable royalty regime, and an attractive acquisition market and because our analysis enabled us to competitively bid on 23 blocks at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231 conducted by the BOEM held in March 2014.  Of those 23 bids, we were the high bidder on 22 blocks.   We have received notice that we have been awarded 3 of the blocks, but we have not yet received the executed lease on any of these blocks from the BOEM.   All bids are subject to review and final approval by the BOEM, which may take up to 120 days.   The cost of obtaining leases on all 22 blocks is approximately $7,843,642, of which we paid 20% in March 2014, paid an additional $318,881.60 in May 2014 in connection with two of the blocks that we have been awarded, intend to transmit an additional $682,046 for the third block and the remaining amount is due as and when the blocks are awarded.   While we intend to obtain leases for all 22 blocks, there can be no assurance of receiving BOEM approval of the issuance of such leases to us on our prospects.  The costs associated with obtaining leases on the prospects are set forth in the table below:


Blocks 
Total Amount
Bid
  
Lease Deposit
Amount
(Paid in March 2014)
  
Anticipated
On-going annual
Lease Payments
  
Outstanding Bid
Amount and
1ST year
Lease Payment (due
upon Lease Award)
 
Vermilion South Addition Block 375 $155,551  $31,110  $35,000  $159,441 
Vermilion South Addition Block 393  155,511   31,102   35,000   159,409 
Garden Banks Area Block 173  808,808   161,762   63,360   710,406 
South Marsh Island South Addition Block 183  118,811   23,762   24,570   119,619 
South Marsh Island South Addition Block 187  808,808   161,762   35,000   682,046 
Eugene Island South Addition Block 371  155,551   31,110   35,000   159,441  (1)
Eugene Island South Addition Block 378  404,404   80,881   35,007   358,530 
Eugene Island South Addition Block 390  404,404   80,881   35,000   358,523 
Eugene Island South Addition Block 395  155,511   31,102   35,007   159,416 
Eugene Island South Addition Block 397  404,404   80,881   35,000   358,523 
Ship Shoal South Addition Block 282  524,425   104,885   35,000   454,540 
Ship Shoal South Addition Block 328  606,606   121,321   35,000   520,285 
Ship Shoal South Addition Block 335  155,551   31,110   35,000   159,441  (1)
Ship Shoal South Addition Block 336  707,707   141,541   35,000   601,166 
Ship Shoal South Addition Block 348  155,511   31,102   35,000   159,409 
Ewing Bank Area Block 870  225,522   45,104   63,360   243,778 
Ewing Bank Area Block 904  50,055   10,011   6,510   46,554 
Ewing Bank Area Block 914  225,522   45,104   63,360   243,778 
Ewing Bank Area Block 948  155,511   31,102   63,360   187,769 
Green Canyon Area Block 4  50,055   10,011   5,026   45,070 
Green Canyon Area Block 5  606,606   121,321   63,195   548,480 
Grand Isle South Addition 103  808,808   161,762   35,000   682,046  (2)
Total: $7,843,642  $1,568,728  $842,755  $7,117,669 
    ___________________
(1)
BOEM awarded on May 1, 2014.   The Company paid the Outstanding Bid Amount and 1st Year Lease Payment of $159,441 on May 8, 2014.
(2)
BOEM awarded on May 8, 2014. The Company intends to pay the Outstanding Bid Amount and 1st Year Lease Payment of $682,046 on or before May 27, 2014, the deadline set forth in the notice of award.

Upon an award of a lease covering any of our prospects we will be subject to the bonding or security requirements of BOEM for various obligations, including P&A obligations, for certain federal leases in the Gulf of Mexico. Failure to post the requisite bonds or otherwise satisfy BOEM’s security requirements could have a severe adverse effect on our ability to operate in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Competitive Advantages

Experienced management team. We are led by management and technical teams that have significant experience and technical expertise in this geologic province. Additionally, we licensed 2.2 million acres of advanced three-dimensional (3D) seismic data, a significant portion of which has been enhanced by new, state-of-the-art reprocessing and noise attenuation techniques including reverse time migration depth imaging. We use our broad regional seismic database and our reprocessing efforts to continuously generate an inventory of high-quality prospects and since inception, we have generated a total of 25 prospects, advancing nine of those prospects to drill ready status. The use of our extensive seismic database, coupled with our ability, knowledge, and expertise to effectively reprocess this seismic data, allows us to further optimize our drilling program and to effectively evaluate acquisition and joint venture opportunities. We consistently assess our prospect inventory in order to deploy capital as efficiently as possible.

Competitive Advantages

Experienced management. Our management has significant experience in finding and developing oil and natural gas. Our team has a track record of discovering and developing multi-billion dollar projects worldwide. OurThe Company’s management team is led by John N. Seitz and Ronald A. Bain, who havehas over 75200 years of combined industry experience exploring, fordiscovering, and developing oil and natural gas. OurWe successfully deployed a technical team consists of geoscientists and engineers who havewith over 150 years of combined industry experience exploring for and developing oil and natural gas.gas in the development and execution of our technical strategy. We believe that our management team is distinguished from our competitorsthe application of advanced geophysical techniques on a specific geographic area with unique geologic features such as conventional reservoirs whose trapping configurations have been obscured by their significant experience and past record of discovering and developing oil and gas in North America (including the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska), North Africa and the North Sea.overlying salt layers provides us with a competitive advantage.


Advanced seismic image processing. The commercial Commercial improvements in 3-D seismic data imaging and the development of advanced processing algorithms, including pre-stack depth, beam, and reverse time migration have allowed the industry to better distinguish hydrocarbon traps and identify previously unknown prospects. Specifically, advanced processing techniques improve the definition of the seismic data from a scale of time to a scale of depth, thus correctly locating the images in three dimensions. Our technical team has significant experience utilizing advanced seismic image processing techniques in our core area, and applies the industry’s most advanced noise reduction technology to generate clearer images.

Industry leading position in our core area.We view these technologies as a competitive advantage and believe that, to date, few competing oil and gas companies have fully utilized these technologies due tolicensed 2.2 million acres of 3D seismic data which covers over 440 OCS Federal lease blocks on the financial costs of acquiring the technologies, the lack of experienced personnel to effectively utilize the technologies and a lack of emphasis by some in the industry on new technology.  Moreover, we believe it is unlikely that other E&P companies have fully used these technologies in the area we are focused on in thehighly prolific Louisiana outer shelf, offshore Gulf of Mexico, as evidenced byMexico. We believe the lack of recent industry activity in our focus areaproprietary and the lack of competitive bidding on the 22 blocks we were the high bidder on at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231.

Long-term relationships with industry leading E&P companies.  Our management has long-term relationships with multiple E&P companies we believe may have an interest in participating with us, either through farm-in or farm-out arrangements of future wells to be drilled. The reputationstate-of-the-art reprocessing of our management team should present opportunities for jointly exploiting our targeted lease acquisitions, particularly after we have drilled wells that have proved reserves on leases that we acquire.

Well positioned to acquire lease acquisition opportunities.  As a result of interpreting ourlicensed 3-D seismic data, we have identified lease acquisitionalong with our proprietary and leading-edge geologic depositional reservoir sand and petroleum trapping models, gives us an advantage in assembling a high quality drilling portfolio in our core area. We continuously work to identify additional leasing opportunities that we believe have compelling characteristics in terms of size, geologic characteristics and potential for economic returns.   We were the high bid on 22 of the 23 blocks we bid upon at the March 2014 Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231 conducted by the BOEM.

Efficient capital utilization.  Our strategy has been to maximizefurther enhance our capital utilization by obtaining and reprocessing 3-D seismic data in areas we believe offer significant opportunities at low entry costs. Substantially all of our capital deployed since March 2013 has been for the licensing of seismic data, expenses related to the salaries of the technical staff who interpret the data, acquisition of the workstation hardware and software used to interpret that data, and the leasing of required office space. We have acquired our 3-D seismic data covering approximately 2.2 million acres on what we believe to be favorable terms.drilling portfolio.

Technical Strategy


We believe that a major obstacle to identifying potential hydrocarbon accumulations globally has been the inability of seismic technology to accurately image thedeeper geologic formations as a resultbecause of overlying massive, extensive, and complex salt bodies. Large and thick laterally extensive subsurface stratigraphy and structure. Certain subsurfacesalt layers can highly distort the seismic ray paths potentially causing atraveling through them, which often has led to misinterpretation of the underlying geology. Thus, wegeology and the potential major accumulations of oil and gas. We believe that the opportunity exists for a technology-driven petroleum exploration company to extensively apply the most advanced seismic acquisition and processing technologies, possible, with the goal of achieving higherattractive commercial discovery rates for exploratory wells, and their subsequent appraisal and development, potentially having a very positive impact on returns on invested capital.


These tools and techniques have been proven to be effective in deep water exploration and production worldwide, and we are using them to drill targets below the salt bodies in an area of the shallower waters of the GOM where industry activity has largely been absent for over 20 years. In fact, GulfSlope management led the early industry teams in their successful efforts to discover and develop five new fields below the extensive salt bodies in our core area during the 1990’s, which have produced over 125 million barrels of oil equivalent.

Our technical approach to exploration and development has beenis to deploy a team of highly experienced technical scientistsgeo-scientists who have current and extensive understanding of the geology and geophysics of select geologic basins,the petroleum system within our core area, thereby decreasing the traditional timing and execution risks of advancing up a learning curve. For data purchaselicensing, re-processing and interpretation, our technical staff has prioritized specific geographic areas within our 2.2 million acres of seismic coverage, with the goal to optimize initial capital outlays.


Modern 3-D seismic datasets with acquisition parameters suitablethat are optimal for improved imaging at variousmultiple depths are readily available in many of these basins,sub-basins across our core area, and can be licensed on commercially reasonable terms. Critical to the technical success is the application of the bestnewest state-of-the-art seismic imaging technology available, in order to optimize delineation of prospective structures and the ability to detect the presence of hydrocarbon-charged reservoirs below many complex salt bodies geologic features. An example of such a seismic technology is reverse time migration, which we believe to be the most accurate, fastest, and yet affordable, seismic imaging technology for critical depth imaging available today.


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Our

Lease and Acquisition Strategy


Our business plan is focused on discovering oil and natural gas in commercially viable quantities in the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and then developing any discoveries into proved reserves, production and ultimately cash flow.  Success of our business plan requires that we enter into agreements with other E&P companies (partnering) through which some, or all, of our portion of exploration, production and drilling costs will be paid.  To assist in the decision process by prospective partners, we will permit such companies to review the proprietary technical work performed by us to justify the participation in exploration drilling and ownership of the leases.  This is a commonly accepted industry transaction in partnering for risk mitigation and portfolio expansion, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to enter into any such agreements on satisfactory terms, if at all. Any company with which we may partner to conduct exploration drilling activities on prospects that we have identified using our licensed seismic data and ultimately acquire ownership in our leases, if not an existing licensee if the seismic, would be required to pay a license fee to the licensor of the data, at the licensor’s then-current rates.

As the high bidder on 22 blocks at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231, we have the opportunity to lease those 22 blocks from the BOEM.  All bids are subject to review and final approval by the BOEM prior to entering into a lease, which may take up to 120 days.   We have received notice that we have been awarded 3 of the blocks, but we have not yet received the executed lease on any of these blocks from the BOEM.   While we intend to obtain leases for all 22 blocks, there can be no assurance of receiving BOEM approval of the issuance of such leases to us on all of our prospects.  In anticipation of obtaining leases from the BOEM on the 22 blocks, we will seek potential candidates to participate in drilling exploration wells.

Prospect Analysis and Growth Strategy

Our prospect identification and analysis approachanalytical strategy is based on a thorough understanding of the geologic trends within our focus areas. The initial exploration program hascore area. Exploration efforts have been focused in areas where lease acquisition opportunities are readily available. We have been focused on acquiring and reprocessing the highest quality seismic data available. We entered into two master 3-D license agreements, together covering approximately 2.2 million acres. Weacres and we have completed advanced processing on almost 1 million acresselect areas within this licensed seismic area.area exceeding one million acres. We plan tocan expand this coverage and perform further advanced processing, both with currently licensed seismic data and seismic data to be acquired. We seekhave sought to acquire and reprocess the highest resolution data available in the potential prospect’s direct vicinity. This includes advanced imaging information to further our understanding of a particular reservoir’s characteristics, including both trapping mechanics and fluid migration patterns. Reprocessing is accomplished through a series of model building steps that incorporate the geometry of the geology to optimize the final image. TheOur integration of existing geologic understanding and enhanced seismic processing and interpretation byprovides us provides the Company with unique insights and perspectives on existing producing areas and especially underexplored formations below and adjacent to salt bodies that are highly prospective for hydrocarbon production.


Additional

We currently hold seven leases that comprise five prospects and we will evaluate additional potential sources offor growth opportunities will be considered through farm-in deals and prospect trades, with well established companies that hold active leases in the selected basins.our core area. Our leases have a five-year primary term, expiring in 2020, 2022 and 2023. BOEM’s regulatory framework provides multiple options for leaseholders to apply to receive extensions of lease terms under specified conditions. GulfSlope is exploring all options contained in BOEM’s regulatory framework. Additional prospective acreage can be obtained through lease sales, farm-in, or purchase. As is consistent with a prudent and successful exploration approach, we believe that additional seismic licensing, acquisition, processing, and/or interpretation may become highly advantageous, in order to more precisely define the most optimal drillable location(s).


, particularly for development of discoveries.

We continue to evaluate potential producing property acquisitions in the offshore GOM, taking advantage of our highly specialized subsurface and engineering capabilities, knowledge, and expertise to identify attractive opportunities. Any merger or acquisition is likely to be financed through a combination of debt and equity.

Drilling and other Exploratory and Development Strategies


Upon successful acquisition

With our success in the leasing of our targeted prospects, our plan ishas been to enter into farm-in and farm-out arrangementspartner with other entities which could include oil and gas companies with well-established operating capabilities.and/or financial investors. Our goal in these transactions will beis to diversify risk and minimize capital exposure to exploration drilling costs. We expect mucha portion of our exploration drilling costs to be paid by our partners through these transactions, in return for our previous investment in prospect generation and delivery of an identified prospect on acreage we control. Such arrangements are a commonly accepted industry method of proportionately recouping pre-drill cost outlays for seismic, land, and associated interpretation expenses. We cannot assure you, however, that we will be able to enter into any such arrangements on satisfactory terms. In any drilling, we expect that our retained working interest will be adjusted based upon factors such as geologic risk and well cost.


Early monetization of a discovered asset or a portion of a discovered asset is an option for the Company as a means to fund development or additional exploration projects as an alternative to potential equity or debt offerings. However, if a reasonable value were not received from the market at the discovery stage, then we may elect to retain (subject to lease terms) the discovery asset undeveloped, until a reasonable offer is received in line with our perceived market value, or we may elect to seek development partners on a promoted basis in order to substantially reduce capital development requirements.

We expectwill also evaluate and seek to acquire producing properties that any drilling activities are not likelyhave a strategic relationship to commence until calendar year 2015.

our core area.

Oil and Natural Gas Industry


The oil and natural gas industry is a complex, multi-disciplinary sector that varies greatly across geographies. As a heavily regulated industry, operating conditions are subject to political regimes and changing legislation. Governments can either induce or deter investment in exploration and production, depending on legal requirements, fiscal and royalty structures and regulation. Beyond political considerations, exploration and production for hydrocarbons is an extremely risky business with multiple failure modes. Exploration and production wells require substantial investment and are long-term projects, sometimes exceeding twenty to thirty years. Regardless of the effort spent on an exploration or production prospect, success is difficult to attain. Even though modern equipment, including seismic equipment and advanced software has helped geoscientistsgeologists find producing structures and map reservoirs, they do not guarantee any outcome. Drilling is the only method to ultimately determine whether a prospect will be productive, and even then, many complications can arise during drilling (e.g., those relating to drilling depths, pressure, porosity, weather conditions, permeability of the formation and rock hardness)hardness, among others.


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others).

Typically, there is a significant chance that exploratory wells will result in non-producing dry holes, leaving investors with the cost of seismic data and a dry well, which can total millions of dollars. Even if oil or gas is produced from a particular well, there is always the possibility that treatment, at additional cost, may be required to make production commercially viable. Further, production profiles decline over time. In summary, oil and gas exploration and production is an industry with high risks and high entry barriers, but it is also potentially lucrative.


barriers.

Oil and natural gas prices determinecan have a significant impact on the commercial feasibility of a project. Certain projects may become feasible with higher prices or, conversely, may falter with lower prices. Volatility in the price of oil, natural gas and other commodities has increased duringand is likely to continue in the last few years, complicatingfuture. Beginning in late 2014, a significant decline in oil prices occurred, the decline continued into 2016, and somewhat stabilized in mid-2017 near $50/bbl. 2018 brought additional volatility with prices increasing to near $78/bbl and then falling in December to near $50/bbl. This volatility complicates the assessment of revenue projections.the commercial viability of many oil and gas projects. Most governments have enforced strict regulations to uphold high standards of environmental awareness; thus, holding companies to a high degree of responsibility vis-àа-vis protecting the environment. Aside from such environmental factors, oil and natural gas drilling is often conducted near populated areas. For a company to be successful in its drilling endeavors, working relationships with local communities are crucial to promote business strategies and to avoid the repercussions of disputes that might arise over local business operations. At this time, the Company does not have any production or proved oil or natural gas reserves.


Governmental Regulation


Our future oil and natural gas operations will be subject to various federal, state, and local governmental regulations. Matters subject to regulation include discharge permits for drilling operations, drilling and abandonment bonds, reports concerning operations, the spacing of wells, pooling of properties, occupational health and safety, and taxation. From time to time, regulatory agencies have imposed price controls and limitations on production by restricting the rate of flow of oil and natural gas wells below actual production capacity in order to conserve supplies of oil and natural gas. The production, handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of oil and gas, by-products thereof, and other substances and materials produced or used in connection with oil and gas operations are also subject to regulation under federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating primarily to the protection of human health and the environment. State and local laws and regulations may affect the prices at which royalty owners are paid for their leases by requiring more stringent disclosure and certification requirements, adjusting interest rates for late payments, raising legal and administrative costs and imposing more costly default contractual terms. The requirements imposed by such laws and regulations are frequently changed and subject to interpretation, and we are unable to predict the ultimate cost of compliance with these requirements or their effect on our operations. Although the regulatory burden on the oil and natural gas industry increases our cost of doing business and, consequently, affects our profitability, these burdens generally do not affect us any differently or to any greater or lesser extent than they affect others in our industry with similar business models.


Environmental laws provide for, among other things, restrictions and prohibitions on spills, releases, or emissions of various substances produced in association with oil and natural gas operations. The laws also require that wells and facility sites be operated, maintained, abandoned, and reclaimed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authorities. Compliance with such laws can require significant expenditures and a breach may result in the imposition of fines and penalties, somethe payment of which may be material.could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Environmental legislation is evolving in a manner expected to result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines and liability, and potentially increased capital expenditures and operating costs. The discharge of oil or natural gas or other pollutants into the air, soil, or water may give rise to liabilities to governments and third parties and may require us to incur costs to remedy such discharge. No assurance can be given that environmental laws will not result in a curtailment of any future production or a material increase in the costs of production, development, or exploration activities or otherwise adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, or prospects. We could incur significant liability for damages, clean-up costs, and penalties in the event of discharges into the environment, environmental damage caused by us, or previous owners of our property, or non-compliance with environmental laws or regulations. In addition to actions brought by governmental agencies, we could face actions brought by private parties or citizens groups. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.


Numerous departments and agencies, both federal and state, are authorized by statute to issue, and have issued, rules and regulations binding upon the oil and natural gas industry and its individual members. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) regulations, pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (“OCSLA”), apply to our operations on Federal leases in the Gulf of Mexico. The Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) hold statutory authority to monitor certain segments of the physical and futures energy commodities markets. These agencies have imposed broad regulations prohibiting fraud and manipulation of such markets. With regard to our future physical sales of crude oil or other energy commodities, and any related hedging activities that we undertake, we are required to observe the market-related regulations enforced by these agencies, which hold substantial enforcement authority.

These departments and agencies have authority to grant and suspend operations, and have authority to levy substantial penalties for non-compliance. Failure to comply with environmental laws could result in fines or penalties being owed to third parties or governmental entities, the payment of whichsuch regulations, as interpreted and enforced, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition orbusiness, results of operations.


operations and financial condition.

On April 22, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon, a semi-submersible deepwaterdeep water drilling rig operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, sank after an apparenta blowout and fire resulting in a significant flow of hydrocarbons from the BP Macondo well. Subsequent to the Deepwater Horizon incident, in the GulfBureau of Mexico in April 2010, the BOEMOcean Energy Management (“BOEM”) issued a series of “NoticeNotice to Lessees”Lessees (“NTLs”) imposing new regulatory requirements and permitting procedures for new wells to be drilled in federal waters of the outer continental shelf (“OCS”). These new regulatory requirements include the following:

 ·the Environmental NTL, which imposes new and more stringent requirements for documenting the environmental impacts potentially associated with the drilling of a new offshore well and significantly increases oil spill response requirements;

 ·the Compliance and Review NTL, which imposes requirements for operators to secure independent reviews of well design, construction and flow intervention processes and also requires certifications of compliance from senior corporate officers;

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 ·the Drilling Safety Rule, which prescribes tighter cementing and casing practices, imposes standards for the use of drilling fluids to maintain well bore integrity and stiffens oversight requirements relating to blowout preventers and their components, including shear and pipe rams; and

 ·the Workplace Safety Rule, which requires operators to employ a comprehensive safety and environmental management system (“SEMS”) to reduce human and organizational errors as root causes of work-related accidents and offshore spills and to have their SEMS periodically audited by an independent third party auditor approved by the Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”).

Since the adoption of these new regulatory requirements, the BOEM has been taking much longer to review and approve permits for new wells than was common prior to the Deepwater Horizon incident. The new rules also increase the cost of preparing each permit application and will increase the cost of each new well, particularly for wells drilled in deeper waters on the OCS.


Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico can have a significant impact on oil and gas operations on the OCS. The effects from past hurricanes have included structural damage to fixed production facilities, semi-submersibles and jack-up drilling rigs. The BOEM and the BSEE continue to be concerned about the loss of these facilities and rigs as well as the potential for catastrophic damage to key infrastructure and the resultant pollution from future storms. In an effort to reduce the potential for future damage, the BOEM and the BSEE have periodically issued guidance aimed at improving platform survivability by taking into account environmental and oceanic conditions in the design of platforms and related structures.

The BOEM, BSEE and Office of National Resources Revenue are expected to continue to issue new safety and environmental guidelines or regulations for drilling in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and other regulatory agencies could potentially issue new safety and environmental guidelines or regulations in other geographic regions, and may take other steps that could increase the costs of exploration and production, reduce the area of operations and result in permitting delays. We are monitoring legislation and regulatory developments; however, it is difficult to predict the ultimate impact of any new guidelines, regulations or legislation.


Environmental Regulation


The operation of our future oil and natural gas properties will be subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to environmental protection. Applicable U.S. federal environmental laws include, but are not limited to, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) and the Clean Air Act (“CAA”). These laws and regulations govern environmental cleanup standards, require permits for air, water, underground injection, solid and hazardous waste disposal and set environmental compliance criteria. In addition, state and local laws and regulations set forth specific standards for drilling wells, the maintenance of bonding requirements in order to drill or operate wells, the spacing and location of wells, the method of drilling and casing wells, the surface use and restoration of properties upon which wells are drilled, the plugging and abandoning of wells, and the prevention and cleanup of pollutants and other matters. Typically, operators maintain insurance against costs of clean-up operations, but mayare not be fully insured against all such risks. Additionally, Congress and federal and state agencies frequently revise the environmental laws and regulations, and any changes that result in delay or more stringent and costly permitting, waste handling, disposal and clean-up requirements for the oil and gas industry could have a significant impact on our operating costs. There can be no assurance that future developments, such as increasingly stringent environmental laws or enforcement thereof, will not cause us to incur material environmental liabilities or costs.


Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may result in the assessment of administrative, civil and criminal fines and penalties and the imposition of injunctive relief. Accidental releases or spills may occur in the course of the operations of our properties, and we cannot assure you that we will not incur significant costs and liabilities as a result of such releases or spills, including any third-party claims for damage to property, natural resources or persons.


The

Among the environmental laws and regulations that could have a material impact on the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry and our business are the following:

Waste Discharges. The CWA and analogous state laws impose restrictions and strict controls with respect to the discharge of pollutants, including spills and leaks of oil and other substances, into waters of the United States. The discharge of pollutants into regulated waters is prohibited, except in accordance with the terms of a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) or an analogous state agency. The CWA and regulations implemented thereunder also prohibit the discharge of dredge and fill material into regulated waters, including jurisdictional wetlands, unless authorized by an appropriately issued permit. Spill prevention, control and countermeasure requirements of federal laws mandate preparation of detailed plans that address spill response, including appropriate containment berms and similar structures to help prevent the contamination of navigable waters by a petroleum hydrocarbon tank spill, rupture or leak. In addition, the CWA and analogous state laws require individual permits or coverage under general permits for discharges of storm water runoff from certain types of facilities. Federal and state regulatory agencies can impose administrative, civil and criminal penalties as follows:


well as other enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance with discharge permits or other requirements of the CWA and analogous state laws and regulations.

Air Emissions and Climate Change. Air emissions from our operations are subject to the Federal Clean Air Act (“CAA”) and comparable state and local requirements. We may be required to incur certain capital expenditures in the future for air pollution control equipment in connection with obtaining and maintaining operating permits and approvals for air emissions. In addition, the EPA has developed, and continues to develop, stringent regulations governing emissions of toxic air pollutants at specified sources.

Moreover, the U.S. Congress and the EPA in addition to some state and regional efforts have in recent years considered legislation or regulations to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. These efforts have included consideration of cap-and-trade programs, carbon taxes, and greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting programs. In the absence of federal greenhouse gas limitations, the EPA has determined that greenhouse gas emissions present a danger to public health and the environment, and it has adopted regulations that, among other things, restrict emissions of greenhouse gases under existing provisions of the CAA and may require the installation of control technologies to limit emissions of greenhouse gases. These regulations would apply to any new or significantly modified facilities that we construct in the future that would otherwise emit large volumes of greenhouse gases together with other criteria pollutants. Also, certain of our operations are subject to EPA rules requiring the monitoring and annual reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from specified offshore production sources.

Oil Pollution Act. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA”) and regulations thereunder impose a variety of requirements on “responsible parties” related to the prevention of oil spills and liability for damages resulting from such spills in United States waters. A “responsible party” includes the owner or operator of an onshore facility, pipeline or vessel, or the lessee or permittee of the area in which an offshore facility is located. OPA assigns liability to each responsible party for oil cleanup costs and a variety of public and private damages. While liability limits apply in some circumstances, a party cannot take advantage of liability limits if the spill was caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct or resulted from violation of a federal safety, construction or operating regulation. If the party fails to report a spill or to cooperate fully in the cleanup, liability limits likewise do not apply. Few defenses exist to the liability imposed by OPA. OPA imposes ongoing requirements on a responsible party, including the preparation of oil spill response plans and proof of financial responsibility to cover environmental cleanup and restoration costs that could be incurred in connection with an oil spill.

National Environmental Policy Act. Oil and natural gas exploration and production activities on federal lands are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”). NEPA requires federal agencies, including the Department of Interior, to evaluate major agency actions having the potential to significantly impact the environment. The process involves the preparation of either an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement depending on whether the specific circumstances surrounding the proposed federal action will have a significant impact on the human environment. The NEPA process involves public input through comments, which can alter the nature of a proposed project either by limiting the scope of the project or requiring resource-specific mitigation. NEPA decisions can be appealed through the court system, by process participants. This process may result in delaying the permitting and development of projects, increase the costs of permitting and developing some facilities and could result in certain instances in the cancellation of existing leases.

Worker Safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSH Act”) and comparable state statutes regulate the protection of the health and safety of workers. The OSH Act’s hazard communication standard requires maintenance of information about hazardous materials used or produced in operations and provision of such information to employees. Other OSH Act standards regulate specific worker safety aspects of our operations. Failure to comply with OSH Act requirements can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Safe Drinking Water Act. The Safe Drinking Water Act and comparable state statutes may restrict the disposal, treatment or release of water produced or used during oil and gas development. Subsurface emplacement of fluids (including disposal wells or enhanced oil recovery) is governed by federal or state regulatory authorities that in some cases, includes the state oil and gas regulatory authority or the state’s environmental authority. These regulations may increase the costs of compliance.

Offshore Drilling. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Interior issued new rules designed to improve drilling and workplace safety in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and various congressional committees began pursuing legislation to regulate drilling activities and increase liability. The BOEM, BSEE and Office of National Resources Revenue are expected to continue to issue new safety and environmental guidelines or regulations for drilling in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and other regulatory agencies could potentially issue new safety and environmental guidelines or regulations in other geographic regions, and may take other steps that could increase the costs of exploration and production, reduce the area of operations and result in permitting delays. We are monitoring legislation and regulatory developments; however, it is difficult to predict the ultimate impact of any new guidelines, regulations or legislation. A prolonged suspension of drilling activity or permitting delays in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and new regulations and increased liability for companies operating in this sector, whether or not caused by a new incident in the region, could adversely affect the business and planned operations of oil and gas companies.

Hazardous Substances and Wastes. CERCLA, also known as the “Superfund law,” imposes liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons that are considered to be responsible for the release of a “hazardous substance” into the environment. These persons include the owner or operator of the disposal site or sites where the release occurred and companies that transported or disposed or arranged for the transport or disposal of the hazardous substances found at the site. Persons who are or were responsible for releases of hazardous substances under CERCLA may be subject to joint and several liability for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment and for damages to natural resources, and it is not uncommon for neighboring landowners and other third parties to file corresponding common law claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the hazardous substances released into the environment.


Waste DischargesProtected and Endangered Species. The CWA and analogous state laws impose restrictions and strict controls with respectExecutive Order 13158, issued in May 2000, directs federal agencies to the discharge of pollutants, including spills and leaks of oil and other substances, into waters ofsafeguard existing Marine Protected Areas (“MPAs”) in the United States.States and establish new MPAs. The discharge of pollutants into regulated waters is prohibited, except in accordance with the terms of a permit issued by the EPA or an analogous state agency. The CWA and regulations implemented thereunder also prohibit the discharge of dredge and fill material into regulated waters, including jurisdictional wetlands, unless authorized by an appropriately issued permit. Spill prevention, control and countermeasure requirements of federal laws require appropriate containment beams and similar structures to help prevent the contamination of navigable waters by a petroleum hydrocarbon tank spill, rupture or leak. In addition, the CWA and analogous state laws require individual permits or coverage under general permits for discharges of storm water runoff from certain types of facilities. Federal and state regulatory agencies can impose administrative, civil and criminal penalties as well as other enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance with discharge permits or other requirements of the CWA and analogous state laws and regulations.


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Air Emissions. The CAA and associated state laws and regulations restrict the emission of air pollutants from many sources, including oil and gas operations. New facilities may be required to obtain permits before construction can begin, and existing facilities may be required to obtain additional permits and incur capital costs in order to remain in compliance. More stringent regulations governing emissions of toxic air pollutants and greenhouse gases (“GHGs”) have been developed by the EPA and may increase the costs of compliance for some facilities.

Oil Pollution Act. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended (“OPA”) and regulations thereunder impose a variety of requirements on “responsible parties” related to the prevention of oil spills and liability for damages resulting from such spills in United States waters. A “responsible party” includes the owner or operator of an onshore facility, pipeline or vessel, or the lessee or permittee of the area in which an offshore facility is located. OPA assigns liability to each responsible party for oil cleanup costs and a variety of public and private damages. While liability limits apply in some circumstances, a party cannot take advantage of liability limits if the spill was caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct or resulted from violation of a federal safety, construction or operating regulation. If the party fails to report a spill or to cooperate fully in the cleanup, liability limits likewise do not apply. Few defenses exist to the liability imposed by OPA. OPA imposes ongoing requirements on a responsible party, including the preparation of oil spill response plans and proof of financial responsibility to cover environmental cleanup and restoration costs that could be incurred in connection with an oil spill.

National Environmental Policy Act. Oil and natural gas exploration and production activities on federal lands are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”). NEPA requires federal agencies includingto avoid harm to MPAs to the Departmentextent permitted by law and to the maximum extent practicable. It also directs the EPA to propose new regulations under the Clean Water Act to ensure appropriate levels of Interior, to evaluate major agency actions havingprotection for the marine environment. This order has the potential to significantly impact the environment. The process involves the preparation of either an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement depending on whether the specific circumstances surrounding the proposed federal action will have a significant impact on the human environment. The NEPA process involves public input through comments which can alter the nature of a proposed project either by limiting the scope of the project or requiring resource-specific mitigation. NEPA decisions can be appealed through the court system by process participants. This process may result in delaying the permitting and development of projects, increase the costs of permitting and developing some facilities and could result in certain instances in the cancellation of existing leases.

Worker Safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) and comparable state statutes regulate the protection of the health and safety of workers. The OSHA hazard communication standard requires maintenance of information about hazardous materials used or produced in operations and provision of such information to employees. Other OSHA standards regulate specific worker safety aspects of our operations. Failure to comply with OSHA requirements can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Safe Drinking Water Act. The Safe Drinking Water Act and comparable state statutes restrict the disposal, treatment or release of water produced or used during oil and gas development. Subsurface emplacement of fluids (including disposal wells or enhanced oil recovery) is governed by federal or state regulatory authorities that, in some cases, includes the state oil and gas regulatory authority or the state’s environmental authority. These regulations may increase the costs of compliance for some facilities.

Offshore Drilling. In 2011, the U.S. Department of Interior issued new rules designed to improve drilling and workplace safety in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and various congressional committees began pursuing legislation to regulate drilling activities and increase liability. The BOEM , BSEE and Office of National Resources Revenue are expected to continue to issue new safety and environmental guidelines or regulations for drilling in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and other regulatory agencies could potentially issue new safety and environmental guidelines or regulations in other geographic regions, and may take other steps that could increase the costs of exploration and production, reduce the area of operations and result in permitting delays.  We are monitoring legislation and regulatory developments; however, it is difficult to predict the ultimate impact of any new guidelines, regulations or legislation. A prolonged suspension of drilling activity or permitting delays in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and new regulations and increased liability for companies operating in this sector, whether or not caused by a new incident in the region, could adversely affect the businessour operations by restricting areas in which we may carry out future development and planned operations of oil and gas companies.

Effect of Existing exploration projects and/or Probable Governmental Regulations on our Business

We are subject to the following regulations of the SEC and applicable securities laws, rules and regulations:

Smaller Reporting Company.  We are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and subject to the disclosure requirements of Regulation S-K of the SEC, as a “smaller reporting company.” That designation will relieve us of some of the informational requirements of Regulation S-K applicable to larger companies.

Sarbanes/Oxley Act.  We are also subject to the Sarbanes/Oxley Act of 2002. The Sarbanes/Oxley Act created a strong and independent accounting oversight board to oversee the conduct of auditors of public companies and strengthens auditor independence. It also requires steps to enhance the direct responsibility of senior members of management for financial reporting and for the quality of financial disclosures made by public companies; establishes clear statutory rules to limit, and to expose to public view, possible conflicts of interest affecting securities analysts; creates guidelines for audit committee members’ appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of public companies’ auditors; management's assessment of our internal controls; prohibits certain insider trading during pension fund blackout periods; requires companies to evaluate internal controls and procedures; and establishes a federal crime of securities fraud, among other provisions. Compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act has and will continue to substantially impact our legal and accounting costs.

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Exchange Act Reporting Requirements.  Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act requires all companies with securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act to comply with the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding proxy solicitations, as outlined in Regulation 14A. Matters submitted to stockholders at special or annual meetings thereof or pursuant to a written consent will requirecausing us to provide our stockholders with the information outlined in Schedules 14A or 14C of Regulation 14; preliminary copies of this information must be submitted to the SEC at least 10 days prior to the date that definitive copies of this information are forwarded to our stockholders.incur increased operating expenses.

We are also required to file Annual Reports on SEC Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on SEC Form 10-Q with the SEC on a regular basis, and will be required to timely disclose certain material events (e.g., changes in corporate control; acquisitions or dispositions of a significant amount of assets other than in the ordinary course of business; and bankruptcy) in a Current Report on SEC Form 8-K.

Competition


We operate in a highly competitive environment for generating, evaluating and reviewingdrilling prospects and for acquiring properties. Many of our competitors are major or large independent oil and natural gas companies that possess and employ financial resources that allow them to obtain substantially greater technical and personnel resources than ours.well in excess of the Company’s resources. We believe that we may have to compete with other companies when acquiring leases or oil and gas properties. These additional resources can be particularly important in reviewing prospects and purchasing properties. Competitors may be able to evaluate and purchase a greater number of properties and prospects than our financial or personnel resources permit. Competitors may also be able to pay more for prospects than we are able or willing to pay. Further, our competitors may be able to expend greater resources on the existing and changing technologies that we believe will impact attaining success in the industry. If we are unable to compete successfully in these areas in the future, our future growth may be diminished or restricted. Furthermore, these companies may also be better able to withstand the financial pressures of unsuccessful drill attempts, delays, sustained periods of volatility in financial or commodity markets and generally adverse global and industry-wide economic conditions, and may be better able to absorb the burdens resulting from changes in relevant laws and regulations, which would adversely affect our operations.


Employees


We currently have 11six employees. We utilize consultants, as needed, to perform strategic, technical, operational and administrative functions, and as advisors.

Legal Proceedings


From time

There are currently no material pending legal proceedings to time,which the Company may becomeis a party or of which any of its property is the subject, in which any of the above referenced directors or officers is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company. Furthermore, during the past ten years, none of the Company’s officers or directors described above were involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. Noany legal proceedings government actions, administrative actions, investigationsthat are material to an evaluation of the ability or claims are currently pending against us or involve the Company.

integrity of such directors and officers.

Property


We lease 6,111 square feet of office space at our corporate headquarters at 2500 City West,1331 Lamar St., Suite 800,1665, Houston, Texas 7704277010 on market terms through June 30, 2015.September 2021. We own office equipment, office furniture, and computer equipment.


We are currently leasing seven prospective oil and gas blocks from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) located in Federal Waters offshore Louisiana. Our leases have a five-year primary term, expiring in 2020, 2022 and 2023. BOEM’s regulatory framework provides multiple options for leaseholders to apply to receive extensions of lease terms under specified conditions and we are exploring all options contained in BOEM’s regulatory framework. As of the date of this prospectus, we have drilled oil and gas wells on two of our lease blocks.

Historical Background


The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on December 12, 2003, as “Lostwood Professional Services, Inc.” On July 21, 2004, the Company changed its name to “Plan A Promotions, Inc.” The Company became an SEC reporting company in 2006, when a registration statement for its common stock was declared effective under the Exchange Act. At that time, the Company was engaged in the business of selling promotional and marketing merchandise and apparel. Those operations were discontinued later that year, and the Company was not engaged in any active business in the following years. In June 2011, the Company and certain of its shareholders sold an aggregate of 9,700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.01 per share to certain accredited investors, which resulted in a change of control and management. Following the change of control, in April 2012 the Company changed its state of incorporation from the State of Utah to the State of Delaware, and changed its name to GulfSlope Energy, Inc. Prior to March 2013, the Company had not been engaged in any substantive business activity since 2006.


General


Our address is 2500 City West,1331 Lamar St., Suite 800,1665, Houston, Texas 7704277010, and our telephone number is (281) 918-4100. Our web site is www.gulfslope.com. The information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and you should not consider any information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website as part of this prospectus or in deciding whether to purchase our common stock. You may access and read our SEC filings through the SEC’s web site (http:www.sec.gov). This site contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants, including us, that file electronically with the SEC.


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MANAGEMENT'SMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” above for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these forward-looking statements. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, whereby revenues are recognized when earned, and expenses are recognized when incurred. You should read this management'smanagement’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our historical financial statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus.prospectus. In addition to the impact of the matters discussed in "Risk“Risk Factors," our future results could differ materially from our historical results due to a variety of factors, many of which are out of our control.

Overview


Overview

Prior

GulfSlope Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company whose interests are concentrated in the United States, Gulf of Mexico federal waters offshore Louisiana in 450 feet or less of water depth. The Company has under lease seven federal Outer Continental Shelf blocks (referred to as “leases” in this report) and licensed 2.2 million acres of three-dimensional (3-D) seismic data in its area of concentration. Approximately half this data has been reprocessed utilizing Reverse Time Migration (RTM) to more accurately define the imaging below salt. Since March 2013, we had nothave been engagedsingularly focused on identifying high-potential oil and natural gas prospects located on the shelf in any substantive business activity since 2006. In March 2013,the U.S. GOM. We have licensed 3-D seismic data covering approximately 2.2 million acres and have evaluated this data using advanced interpretation technologies. As a result of these analyses, we entered into two ordinary course license agreements,have identified and acquired leases on multiple prospects that we believe may contain economically recoverable hydrocarbon deposits, and we expectplan to enter intocontinue to conduct more refined analyses of our prospects as well as target additional ordinary course license agreementslease and property acquisitions. We have given preference to areas with seismic companieswater depths of 450 feet or less where production infrastructure already exists, which will allow for any discoveries to acquirebe developed rapidly and reprocess additionalcost effectively with the goal to reduce economic risk while increasing returns. Recent actions of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) have reduced the royalty rate for leases acquired in future lease sales in water depths of less than 200 meters (approximately 656 feet) from 18.75% to 12.5%, which further enhances the economics for the drilling of any leases acquired after August 2017 in these water depths. This reduced royalty applies to three of the Company’s leases.

The Company has invested significant technical person hours in the reprocessing and interpretation of seismic data.


During February We believe the proprietary reprocessing and March 2013,interpretation and the contiguous nature of our licensed 3-D seismic data gives us an advantage over other exploration and production (“E&P”) companies operating in our core area.

We have historically operated our business with working capital deficits and these deficits have been funded by equity investments and loans from management. As of June 30, 2019, we raised $470,000had $2.3 million of cash on hand, $2.0 million of this amount is for the payment of joint payables from drilling operations. The Company estimates that it will need to raise a minimum of $10.0 million to meet its obligations and planned expenditures through the sale of 47,000,000 shares of common stock.September 2020. The shares were subsequently issued in April 2013.


On October 30, 2013, the Company concluded a private placement ofplans to finance its common stock at a price of $0.12 per share, raising an aggregate of $9,712,441operations through the sale of 68,496,107 shares of common stock for cash proceeds of $8,219,533 and the issuance of 12,440,903 shares of common stock upon conversion of $1,492,908 of outstanding indebtedness.

In March 2014, the Company entered into a farm out letter agreementequity and/or debt financings. There are no assurances that financing will be available with Texas South relating to five prospects located within 23 blocks we bid onacceptable terms, if at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231.  Of the blocks containing the 5 prospects, the Company was the high bidder on 4 prospects.  Under the terms of the farm-out letter agreement, Texas South will acquire up to a 20% working interest in these prospects for up to $10 million, of which $6.5 million has been paid to date.  Per the terms of the agreement, we have extended the payment of the remaining $3.5 million to coincide with our payment obligations to BOEM for the leases.  Texas South has also agreed to pay its proportionate share of the net rental costs related to these prospects.  all.

Current Operations

The Company is obligatedcurrently conducting pre-drill operations on two prospects and we anticipate spudding one well in late 2019. The Company continues to refund allbe active in the evaluation of potential mergers and acquisitions that it deems to be attractive opportunities. Any such merger or acquisition is likely to be financed through a portioncombination of debt and equity.

On January 8, 2018, the $10 million if it is unsuccessfulCompany signed comprehensive documents related to partnering with Delek and Texas South to participate in delivering the prospects (or as substituted as mutually agreed upon bydrilling of nine currently leased prospects. The initial phase (Phase I) consists of a commitment to drill the parties to include similar or greater prospectivity)Canoe Prospect (VR378) and the Tau Prospect (SS336 and SS351). The Company will becommenced drilling operations at the operatorCanoe prospect in August 2018. The well completed drilling in August 2018 and based on Logging-While-Drilling (LWD) and Isotube analysis of recordhydrocarbon samples, oil sands were encountered in the northwest center of the block. The well was drilled to a total of 5,765 feet measured depth (5,700 feet true vertical depth) and encountered no problems while drilling. A full integration of the well information and seismic data is being performed for further evaluation of the shallow potential of the wellbore and the block, and to define commerciality of these oil pays. The well was temporarily abandoned, and multiple open hole plugs were set across several intervals. The well is equipped with a mud-line suspension system for possible future re-entry. A deeper subsalt prospect on the Canoe lease block, for which the block was originally leased, is drill-ready, due to further seismic enhancement.

The Tau Prospect is located approximately six miles northeast of the Mahogany Field, discovered in 1993. The Mahogany Field is recognized as the first commercial discovery below allocthonous salt in the Gulf of Mexico. The Tau Prospect is defined by mapping of 3D seismic reprocessed by RTM methods. Drilling operations on the Tau subsalt prospect commenced in September 2018. The wellbore is designed to test multiple Miocene horizons trapped against a well-defined salt flank, including equivalent reservoir sands discovered and developed at the nearby Mahogany Field. The surface location for Tau is located in 305 feet of water. Drilling was completed in May 2019. In January 2019, the Tau well experienced an underground control of well event and as a result, we filed an insurance claim with its insurance underwriters for a net amount of approximately $10.8 million for 100% working interest. The insurance claim was subsequently approved. On May 13, 2019, GulfSlope announced the Tau well was drilled to a measured depth of 15,254 feet, as compared to the originally permitted 29,857 foot measured depth. Producible hydrocarbon zones were not established to the current depth, but hydrocarbon shows were encountered. Complex geomechanical conditions required two by-pass wellbores, one sidetrack wellbore, and eight casing strings to reach the current depth. Equipment limitations prevent further drilling at this time. In addition, the drilling rig has the right to negotiate all future joint operating agreementscontractual obligations related to another operator. Due to these factors, the potential leases, including these prospects.


In March 2014, we competitively bid on 23 blocksCompany has elected to temporarily abandon this well in a manner that would allow for re-entry at the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 231 conducted by the BOEM.  Of those 23 bids, we were the high bidder on 22 blocks.  All bids are subjecta later time. The Company is currently evaluating various options related to reviewfuture operations in this wellbore and final approval by the BOEM, which may take up to 120 days.   We have received notice that we have been awarded 3testing of the blocks, but we have not yet receiveddeeper Tau prospect.

The Company has completed the executed lease on any of these blocks fromshallow hazard seismic survey for a third planned well and the BOEM.  The cost of obtaining leases on all 22 blocks is approximately $7,843,642, of which we paid 20% in March 2014, paid an additional $318,881.60 in May 2014 in connection with two of the blocks that we have been awarded, intend to transmit an additional $682,046detailed engineering and permitting process for the third block and the remaining amount is due as and when the blocks are awarded.   We expect to utilize cash on hand plus the $3.5 million to be fundeddrilling of that well. The exploration plan for this well was approved by Texas South to pay the 80% balance on the leases.


BOEM in July 2019.

The Company has incurred accumulated losses for the period from inception to December 31, 2013 (the end of its most recent fiscal quarter)June 30, 2019, of approximately $21.3 million.$54.6 million, and has a net capital deficiency. Further losses are anticipated in developing its business. As a result, the Company’s auditors have expressedthere exists substantial doubt about itsthe Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As of December 31, 2013 (the end of its most recent fiscal year),June 30, 2019, the Company had $3,344,071approximately $2.3 million of unrestricted cash on hand.hand, $2.0 million of this amount is for the payment of joint payables from drilling operations. Our current capital on hand is insufficient to enable us to execute our business strategy beyond December 2019. Though, our inability to complete the agreement to extend the maturity date of the $1.0 million remaining balance of the Delek term loan due October 19, 2019 could further effect our liquidity and business plan. The Company estimates that it will need to raise significant additional capitala minimum of $10.0 million to meet its obligations and planned expenditures during calendar year 2014.through September 2020. These expenditures include the Company’s drilling costs, lease rentals to the BOEM, general and administrative expenses, and costs associated with seismic acquisition and processing. The Company plans to finance the Company through best-efforts equity and/or debt financings.financings and farm-out agreements. The financial statements do not include any adjustmentsCompany also plans to extend the agreements associated with loans from related parties, the accrued interest payable on these loans, as well as the Company’s accrued liabilities. However there can be no assurance that might result fromadditional financing will be available, or if available, will be on terms acceptable to the outcome of this uncertainty.


We have historically operated our business withCompany. If adequate working capital deficits.  Working capital deficits have historically been funded by equity investments and loans from management.  We expectis not available, the Company may be required to fund future working capital deficits from the Texas South farm-out agreement, the sale of additional equity securities, and/curtail or cease operations or the sale of working interest in assets.  As discussed in “-Liquidity and Capital Resources” below, we willCompany would need to raise at least $4.7 millionsell assets or consider alternative plans up to fund working capital requirements for the 12 months ending March 31, 2015.  This does not include any capital expenditures related to exploration drilling costs or repayment of debts owed to our chief executive officer.

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and including restructuring.

Significant Accounting Policies


The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its oil and natural gas exploration and development activities.activities as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Under the full cost method of accounting, all costs associated with thesuccessful and unsuccessful exploration for and development of oil and gas reservesactivities are capitalized on a country-by-country basis into a single cost center (“full cost pool”). Such costs include landproperty acquisition costs, geological and geophysical (“G&G”) expenses,costs, carrying charges on non-producing properties, costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells and overhead charges directly related to acquisition, exploration and development activities.


Proceeds from property sales will generally be credited to the full cost pool, with no gain or loss recognized, unless such a sale would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and the proved reserves attributable to these costs. A significant alteration would typically involve a sale of 25% or more of the proved reserves related to a single full cost pool.

Proved properties are amortized on a country-by-country basis using the units of production method (“UOP”), whereby capitalized costs are amortized over total proved reserves. The amortization base in the UOP calculation includes the sum of proved property, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”), estimated future development costs (future costs to access and develop proved reserves), and asset retirement costs, less related salvage value.

The costs of unproved properties and related capitalized costs (such as G&G costs) are withheld from the depletion baseamortization calculation until such time as they are either developed or abandoned. WhenUnproved properties and properties under development are reviewed for impairment at least quarterly and are determined through an evaluation considering, among other factors, seismic data, requirements to relinquish acreage, drilling results, remaining time in the commitment period, remaining capital plan, and political, economic, and market conditions. In countries where proved reserves are assigned or the property is considered to be impaired, the cost of the property or the amount of the impairment is added toexist, exploratory drilling costs subject to depletion and full cost ceiling calculations. Further, capitalized G&G costs that are directly associated with unevaluateddry holes are transferred to proved properties immediately upon determination that a well is dry and amortized accordingly. In countries where a reserve base has not yet owned by the Companybeen established, impairments are included in the depletion base.  As of September 30, 2013, the Company had no proved reserves, nor any unevaluated properties.  As a result, the geological and geophysical costs are included in the amortization base as incurred and, per Regulation S-X Rule 4-10, are subjectcharged to the ceiling limitation test, resulting in immediate impairment.


earnings.

Companies that use the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas exploration and development activities are required to perform a ceiling test calculation each quarter. The full cost ceiling test is an impairment test prescribed by SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The ceiling test is performed quarterly, on a country-by-country basis, utilizing the average of prices in effect on the first day of the month for the preceding twelve monthtwelve-month period.

The cost center ceiling limits such pooled costs tois defined as the aggregatesum of the present value of(a) estimated future net revenues, attributable to proved crude oil and natural gas reserves discounted at 10% plusper annum, from proved reserves, (b) the cost of properties not being amortized, if any, and (c) the lower of cost or market value of unproved properties less any associated tax effects.included in the cost being amortized. If such capitalized costs exceed the ceiling, the Company will record a write-down to the extent of such excess as a non-cash charge to earnings. Any such write-down will reduce earnings in the period of occurrence and results in a lower depreciation, depletion and amortization rate in future periods. A write-down may not be reversed in future periods even though higher oil and natural gas prices may subsequently increase the ceiling.


In accordance with one

As of our seismic data licensing agreements, certain funds have been placedJune 30, 2019, the Company’s oil and gas properties consisted of wells in an escrow accountprocess, capitalized exploration and acquisition costs for unproved properties and no proved reserves. The Company incurred approximately $4.3 million of impairment of oil and natural gas properties for the purposenine months ended June 30, 2019 resulting from the expiration of making a future installment paymentoil and are restricted from use in our operations.  Those funds have been classified as restricted cash and the restricted cash at September 30, 2013 and at December 31, 2013 was $2.5 million.


natural gas leases.

Property and equipment are carried at cost. We assess the carrying value of our property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.


A more complete discussion of our critical accounting policies is included in our annual report on Form 10-K as of September 30, 2018, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2018.

Factors Affecting Comparability of Future Results

Success in Acquiring Oil and Gas Leases or Prospects.Prospects. As a result of our 3-D seismic imaging and reprocessing, we have identified but not yet acquiredcurrently hold seven lease blocks in the leasing or drilling rights to a numberU.S. Gulf of currently available, undrilled prospectsMexico, which we believe may potentially contain economically recoverable reserves.  It should be expected that we may face competition in our lease acquisition strategy which could prove to increase the cost of any acquisitions.  While we believe that our prospective portfolio of prospects has not been identified and is not being pursued by third-party competitors, there is no assurance of this belief nor that we will be able to fully execute our lease acquisition strategy.


We have no proved reserves.  As we have not yet acquired any oil and gas interests or drilled wells, we have no proved reserves.  While weNo Proved Reserves. We have identified prospects based on available seismic and geological information that indicate the potential presence of oil or gas, to dateand we do not own the drilling and production rights for these prospects and may never successfully acquire an interest in these prospects. Some of our current prospects may require additional seismic data reprocessing and interpretation. Even when properly used and interpreted, seismic data and visualization techniques are only tools used to assist geoscientists in identifying structures and hydrocarbon indicators and do not enable the interpreter to have certainty as to whether hydrocarbons are, in fact, present in those structures. Even if we acquire the interests, weWe do not know if any such prospect will contain oil or gas in sufficient quantities or quality to recover drilling and completion costs or to be economically viable.


Success in the Discovery and Development of Reserves.Reserves. Because we have no operating history in the production of oil and gas, our future results of operations and financial condition will be directly affected by our ability to discover and develop reserves through our drilling activities.


Oil and Gas Revenue.Revenue. We have not yet commenced oil and gas production. If and when we do commence production, we expect to generate revenue from such production. No oil and gas revenue is reflected in our historical financial statements.


General and Administrative Expenses.Expenses . We expect that our general and administrative expenses will increase in future periods.periods when we commence drilling operations.


Demand and Price.Price. The demand for oil and gas is susceptible to volatility related to, among other factors, the level of global economic activity and may also fluctuate depending on the performance of specific industries. We expect that a decrease in economic activity, in the United States and elsewhere, would adversely affect demand for any oil and gas we may produce. Since we have not generated revenues, these key factors will only affect us if and when we produce and sell hydrocarbons.


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Results

For a more complete discussion of Operations for the factors affecting comparability of our future results, see the “Risk Factors” above.

Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 comparedJune 30, 2019 Compared to December 31, 2012


We recordedThree Months Ended June 30, 2018

There was no revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2013June 30, 2019 and 2012.June 30, 2018. We incurred approximately $4.3 million of impairment of oil and natural gas properties for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and zero for the three months ended June 30, 2018. This is due to the expiration of oil and gas leases for the three months ended June 30, 2019. General and administrative expenses were approximately $0.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013,June 30, 2019, compared to approximately $0.4$0.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012.  Geological and geophysical costs were approximately $1.7June 30, 2018. This decrease in expense is primarily due to a decrease in stock compensation expense. Interest expense was $2.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013 as the Company continued its exploration activities launched in March 2013. There were no geological and geophysical costsJune 30, 2019 compared to $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012.


ResultsJune 30, 2018, primarily due to the day one charge of Operationsapproximately $1.7 million of interest as the derivative fair value relating to the convertible notes exceeded the proceeds for the Twelvethree months ended June 30, 2019. For the three months ended June 30, 2019 there was a loss of $0.1 million for a derivative financial instrument, compared to zero for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

Nine Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 2013 compared2019 Compared to SeptemberNine Months Ended June 30, 2012


We had2018

There was no salesrevenue during the twelve month periods ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012.  Geological and geophysical costs were approximately $15.1 million for the twelvenine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2013, as the Company launched exploration activities in March 2013.  There were no geological2019 and geophysical costs for the twelve months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2012.  General and administrative expenses were2018. We incurred approximately $2.2$4.3 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1.5 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in general and administrative expenses of approximately $0.7 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the twelve months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily attributed to an increase in consulting fees, legal/accounting  and professional fees, and office expenses.


We had a net loss of approximately $17.5 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2013, compared to a net loss of $1.5 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2012.  The increase in net loss of approximately $16.0 million was primarily attributable to the aforementioned $15.1 million in impairment of oil and natural gas properties for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 and zero for the nine months ended June 30, 2018, resulting from the expiration of oil and gas leases during the period ended June 30, 2019. General and administrative expenses were approximately $1.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018, compared to approximately $1.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in stock compensation expense of approximately $0.3 million. Interest expense was $2.3 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to $0.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018. This increase was primarily due to interest resulting from the day one charge of approximately $1.7 million of interest as the derivative fair value relating to the convertible notes exceeded the proceeds for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 compared to June 30, 2018. Loss on debt extinguishment was approximately $5.1 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2019 and approximately $0.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2018. This increase was primarily due to a loan and subsequent warrant exercise resulting in loan extinguishment and the loss on debt extinguishment. Loss on derivative financial instrument was $0.01 million and zero for the nine months ended June 30, 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has incurred accumulated losses for the period from inception to June 30, 2019, of approximately $54.6 million, and has a negative working capital of $20.6 million. For the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the Company has generated losses of $12.7 million and negative cash flows from operations of $7 million. As of June 30, 2019, we had $2.3 million of cash on hand, $2.0 million of this amount is for joint payables from drilling operations. The Company estimates that it will need to raise a minimum of $10 million to meet its obligations and planned expenditures through September 2020. The $10 million is comprised primarily of capital project expenditures as well as general and administrative expenses,expenses. It does not include any amounts due under outstanding debt obligations, which amounted to $11.6 million of current principal and interest as well as an approximate $0.1 million increaseof June 30, 2019. The Company plans to finance its operations through the issuance of equity and debt financings. Our policy has been to periodically raise funds through the sale of equity on a limited basis, to avoid undue dilution while at the early stages of execution of our business plan. Short term needs have been historically funded through loans from executive management. There are no assurances that financing will be available with acceptable terms, if at all. If the Company is not successful in interest expense dueobtaining financing, operations would need to increased related party debt in 2013.


be curtailed or ceased. The basic loss per share foraccompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the twelveoutcome of this uncertainty.

For the nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2013 was $.04, compared to a net loss per share of $.02 for2019, the twelve months ended September 30, 2012.

For the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 weCompany used approximately $1.4$7.0 million of net cash fromin operating activities, compared with $0.5approximately $2.7 million of net cash usedreceived in operating activities for the twelvenine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2012. This differential is primarily2018, due to approximately $4.1 million decrease in deposits and an $11.5 million increase in receivables and a $8.8 million increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. For the approximate $16.0 million higher net loss for the twelvenine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2013 partially offset by2019 we used approximately $15.1 million in G&G costs recorded as an impairment of oil and natural gas properties.  For the twelve months ended September 30, 2013 we had approximately $6.5$9.1 million of net cash fromin investing activities compared with no netapproximately $2.1 million of cash fromreceived in investing activities for the twelvenine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2012,2018, primarily due to exploration costs incurreda $9.8 million investment in 2013, as well asoil and gas properties for the purchasenine months ended June 30, 2019 and approximately $2.9 million received for sale of computers, office equipment,working interest and office furniture during fiscal 2013.offset by approximately $0.8 million investment in oil and gas properties for the nine months ended June 30, 2018. For the twelvenine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20132019 we recognized $7.7received approximately $12.8 million of net cash from financing activities, compared with $0.8 of net cash fromapproximately $0.1 million received in financing activities for the twelvenine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2012.2018. This differentialincrease is due to loan proceeds from common stock sales and loans of approximately $10.2 million, offset by restricted cash of $2.5 million that is required to be held in a segregated account pursuant to one of our seismic contracts.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company’s unrestricted cash balance was $310,199, compared to an unrestricted cash balance of $423,009 as of September 30, 2012.  The Company’s fiscal 2013 unrestricted cash decrease of approximately $0.1 million was primarily due to its net cash from operating activities of ($1.4) million and an approximate ($6.5) million increase in capitalized exploration costs partially offset by $7.7 million of total funds received from the sale of stock and related party loans.
At September 30, 2013, the Company’s assets primarily consisted of approximately $0.3 million unrestricted cash, $2.5 million restricted cash, and $0.1 million net fixed assets.  At September 30, 2012, the Company’s only assets were $0.4 million unrestricted cash and $0.3 million prepaid expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2013, we had $3,344,071 of cash on hand, excluding $2,500,506 of restricted cash in an escrow account earmarked for a future payment associated with seismic data.  From October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, we sold 42,952,774 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of approximately $5.2 million. We will need to raise at least $4.7 million to fund working capital requirements for the 12 months ending March 31, 2015.  This does not include any capital expenditures related to exploration drilling costs or repayment of debts owed to our chief executive officer.  Future equity financings may be dilutive to our stockholders, and the terms of future equity financings may include preferences or rights superior to our common stock. Debt financings may involve a pledge of assets and will rank senior to our common stock. We have historically financed our operations through best efforts private equity financings. Other than our farm-out arrangement with Texas South and our debt obligation to our chief executive officer, we do not have any credit, equity or other capital facilities or arrangements available with financial institutions, stockholders or third party investors, and will continue to rely on best efforts financings. There is no assurance that we can raise needed capital during the 12 month ending March 31, 2015, or raise additional capital thereafter.  Failure to raise estimated required capital, on favorable terms or at all, will have a material adverse effect on our operations, and will likely cause us to curtail or cease operations.

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For the threenine months ended December 31, 2013 the Company used approximately $0.5 million of net cash in operating activities, compared with $0.3 million of net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2012. This differential is primarily due to the approximately $1.7 million higher net loss partially offset by $1.6 million of geological and geophysical costs recorded as an impairment of oil and natural gas properties. For the three months ended December 31, 2013 we used approximately $1.6 million of cash in investing activities compared with no net cash from investing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to exploration costs incurred for the three months ended December 31, 2013.  For the three months ended December 31, 2013 we had approximately $5.1 million of net cash from financing activities, compared with no net cash from financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2012. This differential is due primarily to proceeds from the sale of common stock.

We estimate expenditures of approximately $14.9 million during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015 for operations and working capital needs.  Expenditures will include lease payments to the BOEM, lease rentals to the BOEM, general and administrative, IT and seismic acquisition and processing.  Set forth below is our best estimate of the deployment of the $14.9 million:
·$7.2 million for leasing activities and lease rentals;
·$4.6 million for general and administrative;
·$0.2 million for IT expenses; and
·$3 million for seismic acquisition and processing.

Giving effect to $3.5 million to be funded by Texas South pursuant to the farm-out agreement and current cash on hand, we will need to raise approximately $4.7 million to fund working capital requirements.  Future contingencies, developments and unknown events could cause us to require more working capital during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2015.

The proposed expenditures represent our current best estimate of our working capital needs for the 12 months ended March 31, 2015.  This estimate is subject to change based on the execution of our business plan and our ability to obtain additional funding.  We currently do not anticipate that any drilling activity will commence on any leases we may acquire until 2015.

June 30, 2019.

We will need to raise additional funds to cover expenditures planned after March 31, 2015,December 2019, as well as any additional, unexpected expenditures that we may encounter in 2015.encounter. Though, our inability to complete the agreement to extend the maturity date of the $1.0 million remaining balance of the Delek term loan due October 19, 2019 could further effect our liquidity and business plan. Future equity financings may be dilutive to our stockholders. Alternative forms of future financings may include preferences or rights superior to our common stock. Debt financings may involve a pledge of assets and will rank senior to our common stock. We have historically financed our operations through private equity and debt financings. We do not have any credit or equity facilities available with financial institutions, stockholders or third partythird-party investors, and will continue to rely on best efforts financings. The failure to raise sufficient capital could cause us to cease operations.


operations, or the Company would need to sell assets or consider alternative plans up to and including restructuring.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


We had no off-balance sheet arrangements of any kind for the year ended September 30, 2013 and the quarter ended December 31, 2013.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has reviewed all recently issued, but not yet adopted, accounting standards in order to determine their effects, if any, on its results of operation, financial position or cash flows.  Based on that review, the Company believes that none of these pronouncements will have a significant effect on its financial statements.

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DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE

We are not selling any of the common stock that we are registering. The common stock will be sold by the selling security holders as detailed in this prospectus. Such selling security holders may sell the common stock at the market price as of the date of sale or a price negotiated in a private sale.  Our common stock is listed for quotation on both the OTCBB and the OTCQB quotation systems under the symbol “GSPE.”


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None.

MARKET PRICE INFORMATION AND DIVIDEND POLICY


Our common stock is quoted on the OTCBB and the OTCQB under the symbol “GSPE.” Shares of our common stock have historically been thinly traded, and currently there is no active trading market for our common stock. As a result, our stock price as quoted by the OTCBB or OTCQB may not reflect an actual or perceived value. The following table sets forth the approximate high and low bid prices for our common stock for the last two fiscal years and interim periods. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.


   High  Low 
          
YEAR 2014         
 Quarter ended December 31, 2013 $1.50  $0.66 
          
YEAR 2013         
 Quarter ended September 30, 2013 $0.66  $0.42 
 Quarter ended June 30, 2013 $0.55  $0.39 
 Quarter ended March 31, 2013 $0.41  $0.20 
 Quarter ended December 31, 2012 $0.41  $0.30 
          
YEAR 2012         
 Quarter ended September 30, 2012 $0.40  $0.40 
 Quarter ended June 30, 2012 $1.20  $0.20 
 Quarter ended March 31, 2012 $0.60  $0.60 
 Quarter ended December 31, 2011 $1.05  $0.60 

The

  High  Low 
YEAR 2019        
 Quarter ended June 30, 2019$0.069  $0.028 
 Quarter ended March 31, 2019$0.080  $0.043 
 Quarter ended December 31, 2018$0.071  $0.030 
         
YEAR 2018        
 Quarter ended September 30, 2018$0.072  $0.057 
 Quarter ended June 30, 2018$0.120  $0.100 
 Quarter ended March 31, 2018$0.078  $0.060 
 Quarter ended December 31, 2017$0.045  $0.039 
         
YEAR 2017        
 Quarter ended September 30, 2017$0.039  $0.030 
 Quarter ended June 30, 2017$0.018  $0.018 
 Quarter ended March 31, 2017$0.030  $0.027 
 Quarter ended December 31, 2016$0.065  $0.058 

As of October 14, 2019, the closing sales price of our common stock on April 22, 2014Common Stock was $1.80$0.044 per share per share.

Holders


Holders

The number of record holders of the Company’s common stock, as of April 22, 2014,October 14, 2019, is approximately 190.


Dividends


The Company has not declared any dividends with respect to its common stock and does not intend to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future. The future dividend policy of the Company cannot be ascertained with any certainty. There are no material restrictions limiting the Company’s ability to pay cash dividends on its common stock.


Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans


None; other than an option

The following table sets forth information with respect to purchase two million sharesthe equity compensation plans available to directors, officers, certain employees and certain consultants of common stock granted to an executive officerthe Company at June 30, 2019.

  (a) (b) (c)
Plan category 

Number of securities to

be issued upon exercise

of outstanding options,

warrants and rights (1)

 

Weighted-average

exercise price of

outstanding options,

warrants and rights 

 

Number of securities

remaining available for

future issuance under

equity compensation

plans, excluding securities

reflected in column (2)

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  104,500,000  $0.0605   42,500,000 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders  —     —     —   
             
Total  104,500,000       42,500,000 

(1)This column reflects the maximum number of shares of our common stock subject to stock option awards granted under the 2014 and 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plans outstanding and unvested.
(2)This column reflects the total number of shares of our common stock remaining available for issuance under the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

MANAGEMENT, DIRECTORS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEES

Directors of the corporation are elected by the stockholders and serve until a successor is elected and qualified. Officers of the corporation are appointed by the Board and serves until a successor is duly appointed and qualified, or until he or he is removed from office. The Board also appointed our officers in October 2013.


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MANAGEMENT

accordance with our bylaws and employment agreements negotiated between the Board and the respective officer. Currently, there are no such employment agreements. Officers listed herein are employed at the discretion of the Board and state employment law, where applicable.

Our executive officers and directors and their respective ages, positions and biographical information are set forth below.


Name

Age

Position 

Title

Age 

John N. Seitz
Ronald A. Bain
Dwight M. Moore
Brady Rodgers
Paul L. Morris
Richard S. Langdon
62
67
57
35
72
63
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
67
John H. MalangaChief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
President, Chief Operating Officer
52
Charles G. HughesVice President, Secretary
Vice President Engineering and Business Development
Land
62
Richard S. LangdonDirector
69
Paul L. MorrisDirector77

John N. Seitz.Mr. Seitz has served as the Company’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chairman of the board and director since May 31, 2013, as chief accounting officer since April 2014, and served as a consultant to the Company from March 2013 through May 2013. From 2003 until 2006, Mr. Seitz served as co-chief executive officer of Endeavour.  Since 2006 until present, Mr. Seitz has served as a director and vice chairman ofPrior to joining the board of Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE: END), a public company listed on the NYSE and on the London Stock Exchange, which is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in the U.K North Sea and in the domestic U.S. market.  Since 2006 Mr. Seitz has managed his private investments and provided consulting services.  From 1977 to 2003,Company, Mr. Seitz held positions of increasing responsibility at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: APC), serving most recently as a director and as president and chief executive officer.  From 1975 to 1977officer until 2003. Mr. Seitz was employed as a geologist at Amoco Production Co.  Mr. Seitz has also servedserves on the board of managers of Constellation Energy Partners LLC (NYSE ARCA: CEP), and currently on the board of directors of Gulf United Energy, Inc. (OTCQB: GLFE), and the board of ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO), a leading technology focused seismic solutions company. Mr. Seitz is a Certified Professional Geological Scientist from the American Institute of Professional Geologists and a licensed professional geoscientist with the State of Texas. Mr. Seitz also serves as a trustee for the American Geological Institute Foundation. In 2000, the Houston Geological Society honored Mr. Seitz as a “Legend in Wildcatting,” and he is a member of the All American Wildcatters. Mr. Seitz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Science degree in Geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School.


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John H. Malanga. Mr. Malanga has served as chief financial officer since July 2014 and is responsible for leading the financial function of the organization, overseeing strategic planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, treasury, tax, audit and risk management. From 2005 to 2014, Mr. Malanga worked as a senior investment banker with the energy firms of Weisser, Johnson & Co. and Sanders Morris Harris Inc. Mr. Malanga began his investment banking career with Jefferies & Co. Over his career, he has participated in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory transactions with particular emphasis on providing strategic and financial advice to emerging growth companies. Mr. Malanga holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Texas A&M University and a Master in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Rice University.

Charles G. Hughes. Mr. Hughes has served as vice president land since April 2014. Mr. Hughes’ executive responsibilities include all land and industry partner related matters. He formerly served as general manager – land and business development for Marubeni Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. from 2007 to 2014. From 1980 to 2007, Mr. Hughes served in roles of increasing responsibility both onshore and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Mr. Hughes is a member and former Chairman of the OCS Advisory Board, a member of the Association of Professional Landmen, the Houston Association of Professional Landmen and the Professional Landmen’s Association of New Orleans. Mr. Hughes received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Petroleum Land Management from the University of Texas.

Richard S. Langdon. Richard S. Langdon has served as a director of the Company since March 2014. Mr. Langdon is currently the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Altamont Energy, Inc., a newly formed privately held exploration and production company. Mr. Langdon served as the president, chief executive officer and outside director of Badlands Energy, Inc. and its predecessor entity, Gasco Energy, Inc. since May 2013 and Debtor-in Possession since August 2017. Prior to assuming the President and CEO role, Mr. Langdon had served as a Gasco Energy Inc. outside board member since 2003. Mr. Langdon serves as a member of the board of managers of Sanchez Midstream Partners, LP, and is a member of its Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance and Conflicts Committees. Mr. Langdon was the president and chief executive officer of KMD Operating Company, LLC (“KMD Operating”), and its predecessor entity, Matris Exploration Company LP (“Matris Exploration”), both privately held exploration and production companies, from July 2004 through December 2015. Mr. Langdon was executive vice president and chief operating officer of KMD Operating, from August 2009, until the Company since May 2013,merger of Matris Exploration into KMD Operating in November 2011. From 1997 until 2002, Mr. Langdon served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of EEX Corporation, a consultant to the Company from March 2013 through May 2013.   From 2002 through May 2013, Dr. Bain through his service as the president of ConRon Consulting, Inc., an entity he founded, provided corporate advisor consulting services to several domestic and internationalpublicly traded exploration and production companies. From 2004 through 2008, Dr. Bain was corporate exploration advisor andcompany that merged with Newfield Exploration Company in 2002. Prior to that, he held various positions with the Pennzoil Companies from 1991 to 1996, including executive vice president of geosciences of Endeavour- International Corporation. From 1983 through 2001, Dr. Bain held numerous management positions in technologyMarketing - Pennzoil Products Company; senior vice president - Business Development - Pennzoil Company and exploration, in both domestic and international exploration, at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Dr. Bain entered the industry in 1974 as a research geophysicist with Gulf Oil. Dr. Bain currently serves on the University of Texas Geology Foundation Advisory Council. Dr. Bain holds Bachelor of Science and PhD degrees in Physicssenior vice president - Commercial & Control - Pennzoil Exploration & Production Company. Mr. Langdon graduated from the University of Texas at Austin andwith a MasterBachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh.


Mr. Moore has served as vice president and secretary of the Company since May 2013, and most recently served as vice president, corporate development for ION Geophysical Corporation (NYSE: IO) (2008-2013). From 2006-07, Mr. Moore was manager of offshore business development at Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR). From 1987-2003, Mr. Moore held positions at Anadarko Petroleum (NYSE: APC) and from 1978-1987, at Diamond Shamrock/Maxus Energy (NYSE: YPF). Mr. Moore has served as president of the Houston Geological Society, as treasurer of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), and recently served as the chairman of the AAPG Investment Committee. Mr. Moore is also a licensed professional geoscientist with the State of Texas, an AAPG Certified Petroleum Geologist, and holds two bachelor degrees with Honors,Mechanical Engineering in Geology and Business Administration-Finance and Economics from Southern Methodist University and its Cox School of Business.

Mr. Rodgers has provided services for us since May 2013, becoming an executive officer in October 2013. From December 2010 until joining us, he served as Head of J.P. Morgan Investment Bank’s Oil and Gas Acquisitions & Divestitures Group with global responsibilities. His experience includes both domestic and international roles, onshore and offshore. The prior 12 years were spent in technical and managerial capacities at various oil and gas companies including Venoco, Endeavour International, Inc., and Devon Energy. Mr. Rodgers is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, former board member of the Denver Petroleum Club and served on the board of the Department of Energy’s URTAC (Unconventional Resources Technical Advisory Council) by appointment of the President. Mr. Rodgers received a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Kansas1972 and a Masters of ScienceBusiness Administration in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado.

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Paul L. Morris. Mr. Morris has served as a director of the Company since March 2014. Mr. Morris founded Elk River Resources, LLC in August 2013 to explore and develop oil and gas potential in the oil-producing regions of the southwest United States. Mr. Morris has served as chairman and chief executive officer of Elk River Resources since inception. Prior to Elk River Resources, Mr. Morris served as president and chief executive officer from 1988 to September 2013 of Wagner & Brown, Ltd., an independent oil and gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas. With Wagner & Brown, Mr. Morris oversaw all company operations, including exploration and production activities, in eight states as well as in France, England and Australia, andAustralia. Mr. Morris also oversaw affiliates involved in natural gas gathering and marketing, crude oil purchasing and reselling, pipeline development, construction and operation, and compressed natural gas (CNG) design, fabrication and operations. Mr. Morris served as president of Banner Energy from 1981 until 1988. Mr. Morris graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1964. Mr. Morris has also completed the Executive Management Program in the College of Business Administration of Penn State University.

Richard S. Langdon has served as director since March 2014.  Mr. Langdon is

Board Committees and Meetings

The Board currently serving as president, chief executive officer and chairmanconsists of KMD Operating Company LLC,three directors. Vacancies on the Board may be filled by a privately held exploration and production company, since November 2011.  Mr. Langdon has also been serving as the interim president and chief executive officervote of Gasco Energy, Inc., a publicly traded exploration and production company, since May, 2013.  Mr. Langdon serves as chairmanmajority of the boardremaining directors, although less than a quorum is present. A director elected by the Board to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of managersthe term of Constellation Energy Partners LLC and is a member of its compensation, nominating and conflicts committees, and the chairman of its audit committee, and has served as athat director of Gasco Energy, Inc. since 2003.  Mr. Langdon served as president and chief executive officer of Matris Exploration Company L.P., a privately held exploration and production company from July 2004 and executive vice president and chief operating officer of KMD Operating from August 2009 until the mergerdirector’s successor is elected and qualified. This includes vacancies created by an increase in the number of Matris Exploration into KMD Operating in November 2011, which merger was effective January 2011. From 1997 until 2002, Mr. Langdon served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of EEX Corporation, a publicly traded exploration and production company that merged with Newfield Exploration Company in 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Langdon held various positions with the Pennzoil Companies from 1991 to 1996, including executive vice president, international marketing (Pennzoil Products Company); senior vice president, business development (Pennzoil Company); and senior vice president, commercial & control (Pennzoil Exploration & Production Company). Mr. Langdon graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1972 and a Masters of Business Administration in 1974.


Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation;directors. The Board Committees

Effective March 2014, our Board of Directors has three standing committees: the Audit and Compliance Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.  Prior

The Company has no formal policy with regard to March 2014,Board members’ attendance at annual meetings of security holders. The Company held an annual shareholder meeting in May of 2018. During the Company did not maintain an audit committee, compensation committee or Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee, andfiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Board performed the functions of such committees.


Noneheld four meetings.

Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Company’sExchange Act

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors and executive officers, servesand persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our common stock, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of our common stock. Directors, executive officers and more than 10% stockholders are required by SEC regulations to provide us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To our knowledge, based solely on a review of the boardcopies of the reports furnished to us, all Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to our directors, or compensation committeeofficers and more than 10% beneficial owners were complied with during the year ended September 30, 2018.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a companywritten code of ethics and whistleblower policy (the “Code of Ethics”) that has anapplies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, and persons performing similar functions. We believe that servesthe Code of Ethics is reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct; provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in public reports; comply with applicable laws; ensure prompt internal reporting of code violations; and provide accountability for adherence to the code. A copy of our Code of Ethics was previously filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s boardfiscal year ended 2012, and can be found at www.sec.gov. Our Code of directors or Compensation Committee.  No memberEthics can also be found on our website at www.gulfslope.com. A copy of the Company’s boardCode of directors is an executive officer of a company in which one ofEthics will be provided to any person, without charge, upon request to the Company’s executive officers serves as a member of the board of directors or compensation committee of that company.


The members of the Audit and Compliance Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee are Messrs. Morris and Langdon, each of whom is independent as “independence” is currently defined in applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and an “independent director”.  To date, no committee charters have been adopted.  Our Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Morris and Langdon are financially literate or has accounting or related financial management expertise, and that Mr. Langdon is the “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined in Item 407(d)(5) of SEC Regulation S-K.

Secretary at 1331 Lamar St., Suite 1665, Houston, Texas 77010.

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings


There are currently no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which any of its property is the subject, in which any of the above referenced directors or officers is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company. Furthermore, during the past ten years, none of the Company'sCompany’s officers or directors described above were involved in any legal proceedings that are material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of such directors and officers.


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Compensation to Officers of the Company

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

The following tables contain compensation data for our named executive officers as offor the fiscal years ended September 30, 20132018 and 2012:


Summary Compensation Table
Name and
Principal Position
Year Salary Bonus 
Stock
Awards
 
Stock
Option Awards
 
All Other
Compensation
 Total 
John N. Seitz(1)2013 $120,000(2)$-- $-- $-- $-- $120,000 
CEO2012 $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- 
                     
Jim Askew(1)2013 $221,573 $-- $-- $-- $100,000(4)$321,573 
CEO2012 $100,000 $100,000 $500,000(3)$-- $- $700,000 
                     
Ronald A. Bain2013 $210,000(5)$--  --  --  --  210,000 
President, COO2012 $--  -  --  -  --  -- 
                     
Dwight “Clint” M. Moore2013 $83,333 $-- $-- $-- $-- $83,333 
VP, Secretary2012 $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- 
                     
Brady Rodgers2013 $90,000(5)$--  --  --  --  90,000 
VP2012 $--  -  --  -  --  -- 
                     
Michael Neese(6)2013 $121,458 $-- $-- $-- $-- $121,458 
Exploration Manager2012 $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- $-- 
2017:

Summary Compensation Table
Name and
Principal Position
  Year    Salary    Bonus    Stock
Awards 
   Stock
Option Awards 
   All Other
Compensation 
   Total  
John N. Seitz  2018                   
CEO  2017                   
John H. Malanga  2018   36,000         560,250      596,250 
CFO  2017   24,000         167,250      191,250 

(1)Mr. Seitz became chief executive officer on May 31, 2013 concurrent with the resignationis not currently receiving or accruing any compensation as of Mr. Askew as chief executive officer.
(2)In March 2013, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with John N. Seitz, whereby Mr. Seitz assisted the Company in negotiating licensing for seismic data, as well as provide other general consulting.  Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Seitz was to receive compensation of $40,000 per month.  The agreement was terminated in May 2013, as Mr. Seitz was appointed as the Company’s chief executive officer and chairman. As of September 30, 2013, the consulting fees for the months of March through May totaling $120,000 were unpaid and recorded as a related party payable.  Mr. Seitz has not received a salary since May 31, 2013, the date he commenced serving as the Company’s chief executive officer.  Accordingly, no amount has been accrued as of September 30, 2013 and the financial statements do not include compensation charges for services donated by Mr. Seitz.  As Mr. Seitz beneficially owns 244,212,223 shares, the Company recognizes that his level of stock ownership significantly aligns his interests with shareholders’ interests. The Compensation Committee will consider compensation arrangements for Mr. Seitz given his continuing contributions and leadership and it is expected that Mr. Seitz will enter into an arrangement with the Company in the near future providing equity-based compensation.this prospectus.
(3)This represents the 50 million shares of common stock valued at $0.01 per share issued to Mr. Askew.
(4)See “Employment and Consulting Arrangements” for a description of a severance payment in the amount of up to $100,000 to be paid to Mr. Askew.  This amount has been accrued but not paid as of September 30, 2013.
(5)These amounts have been accrued but not paid as of September 30, 2013.
(6)Mr. Neese is not an executive officer of the Company.

Employment and Consulting Arrangements


The Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Askew in June 2012 pursuant to which Mr. Askew served as chief executive officer and received an annual base salary of $300,000.  In March 2013, the Company and Mr. Askew entered into an amendment to his employment agreement pursuant to which the Company would be allowed to terminate his agreement at will.  In consideration for Mr. Askew’s agreement to enter into the amendment, the Company agreed that it will pay Mr. Askew, upon termination of his employment agreement, a severance amount of up to $100,000 as payment of Mr. Askew’s income tax liability incurred as a result of salary and other payments made to Mr. Askew during calendar year 2013.  Mr. Askew’s employment agreement was terminated on May 31, 2013.

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In March 2013, we entered into one-year consulting agreements with John N. Seitz and ConRon Consulting, Inc., an affiliate of Dr. Bain.  The consulting agreement between the Company and Mr. Seitz terminated on May 31, 2013 when Mr. Seitz became chief executive officer, and it is expected that Mr. Seitz will enter into an arrangement with the Company in the near future providing equity-based compensation.  As of September 30, 2013, the Company had accrued $120,000 of consulting compensation owed to Mr. Seitz and this amount remains outstanding as of the date of this prospectus.  

Mr. Seitz is not currently receiving or accruing any compensation nor does he have any employment arrangement or agreement with the Company as of the date of this prospectus.  The consulting agreement with ConRon Consulting, Inc. provides for monthly compensation of $30,000

On January 1, 2016 all officers and terminates in March 2014.  On November 1, 2013, the Company entered into an arrangement with Dr. Bain (replacing the consulting agreement) that provides for anall employees’ salaries were reduced due to budgetary constraints. A reduced annual salary of $360,000.  As of December 30, 2013, the Company had accrued and unpaid compensation of $90,000 owed to Dr. Bain pursuant to the consulting agreement with ConRon Consulting, Inc.


Mr. Moore is an employee at will and isapproximately $24,000 plus benefits has been paid an annualthrough May 2018. Beginning in May 2018 a monthly salary of $200,000.

Focus Oil & Gas Resources, LLC, an affiliateapproximately $5,000 plus benefits was paid to all employees and officers. In January 2017, Mr. Malanga was awarded fifteen million stock options, 50% vested immediately the remainder vested in January of 2018. In June of 2018 Mr. Rodgers, entered into a one-year consulting agreement on May 31, 2013 (was appointed an executive officerMalanga was awarded eighteen million stock options, 6 million vested immediately, 6 million will vest in October 2013), terminable within 30 days notice by either party, that provides for annual compensationJune of $270,000.  As2019 and 6 million in June of September 30, 2013, the2020. The Company had accrued compensation of $90,000 owedhas seven current employees and officers.

In January 2017, 33,500,000 stock options were issued to Mr. Rodgers which, along with the October 2013 compensation (an aggregate amount of $112,500), was converted into 937,500 shares of common stock in October 2013 at $0.12 per share.  In October 2013, Mr.��Rodgers was issued a ten-year option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock atemployees, officers and board members. The options have an exercise price of $0.12 per share (exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis), vesting 50% in October 2014$0.0278 and 50% vested upon grant and 50% vested in October 2015, provided that Mr. Rodgers continues to be employed by us on such vesting dates.


Six employees that are non-executive officers have entered into one-year employment agreements that are automatically renewable for one-year terms, unless terminated within 30 daysJanuary 2018, The options will expire in January 2024.

In May 2018, 500,000 stock options with an exercise price of the expiration of the term by either party.  These employment agreements contain confidentiality provisions and two-year non-solicitation and two-year non-competition provisions extending from the termination date.  Michael Neese is one of these employees and is paid an annual salary of $265,000.  Kevin Bain, adult son of Dr. Bain, is one of these employees and he is paid an annual salary of $150,000, as of December 2013.  Three other of these employees$0.065 were issued and in June 2018, 67,500,000 stock options with an aggregateexercise price of 1.62$0.075 were issued to employees, officers and board members. 19 million sharesstock options vested upon grant and 24 million will vest in October 2013June 2019, and the Company has agreed to make gross-up payments to the recipients of these shares to cover their personal income tax obligations25 million will vest in connection with such stock grant.June 2020. The aggregate annual salaries of these six employees are $1,211,000, all of which has been currently paid to date.


In March 2014, the Company awarded 500,000 shares of restricted stock to a new employee, of which one-half vestsoptions will expire on April 1, 2015 and the remaining half vests on April 1, 2016.

December 31, 2025.

Compensation Policies and Practices as they Relate to the Company'sCompany’s Risk Management

We conducted a review of our compensation policies and procedures as they relate to an overall risk management policy. We have concludeddo not believe that any of our compensation policies and practices create risks that are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.


Director Compensation


During 2013 and 2012,2018, the directors of the Company were not compensated for their services as directors. The Corporation has no formal arrangement pursuant to whichIn January of 2017 the Company’s nonemployee directors are compensated for their services in their capacity as directors, exceptwere each awarded 2,500,000 stock options for the granting from time to timeCompany’s stock at an exercise price of incentive equity awards.$0.0278 per share, 50% vested in January 2017 and 50% vested in January of 2018. The stock options will expire in January 2024. In March 2014, the Company awarded to eachJune of 2018 the Company’s non-employeenonemployee directors (Messrs. Morriswere each awarded 4,500,000 stock options for the Company’s stock at an exercise price of $0.075 per share, 1.5 million vested in June 2018, and Langdon) 500,000 shares of restricted1.5 million vested in June 2019 and June 2020, respectively. The stock of which one-half vests on March 27, 2015 and the remaining half vests on March 27, 2016.


options will expire in December 2025.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards


No plan-based

The Company’s shareholders approved the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan in May of 2018. Restricted stock and stock option awards made after this date, to executives, employees, and directors were grantedmade pursuant to any of our named executive officers during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.


plan.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End


No unexercised

In October 2013, two million stock options or warrants were held by anyawarded with an exercise price of our named executive officers$0.12 and an expiration of October 2023. Fifty percent vested upon grant and fifty percent vested one year later. In January 2017, 22 million stock options were awarded to GulfSlope Energy executives, 5 million to directors, and 28.5 million to employees. The exercise price of the stock options is $0.0278 and they expire in January 2024. Fifty percent of these options vested upon grant in January 2017 and fifty percent vested in January 2018. In May 2018, 0.5 million stock options were awarded and in June 2018, 67.5 million stock options were awarded to GulfSlope Energy executives, employees and directors. The exercise price of the stock options is $0.075 and they expire in December 2025. 19 million of these options vested upon grant in June 2018, 24 million vested in June 2019, and 25 million will vest in June 2020, provided the recipient remains employed at September 30, 2013.


the Company.

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions


In May 2012, we entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Askew pursuant to which Mr. Askew provided the Company’s board of directors advice relating to certain of the Company’s strategic and business development activities. In consideration for entering into the consulting agreement, Mr. Askew was issued 50 million shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $0.01 per share. In June 2012, Mr. Askew’s consulting agreement was terminated, and he was appointed as our president, chief executive officer, secretary, treasurer, and as chairman of the board of directors, pursuant to his employment agreement. Mr. Askew purchased 5 million shares of our common stock in October

During April through September 2013, at a purchase price of $0.12 per share.


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In May 2012, we also entered into a consulting agreement with John B. Connally III pursuant to which Mr. Connally provided the Company’s board of directors advice relating to certain of the Company’s strategic and business development activities. In consideration for entering into the consulting agreement, Mr. Connally was issued 50 million shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $0.01 per share, of which 10 million were subsequently transferred. In July 2012, Mr. Connally’s consulting agreement was amended in consideration for the significant amount of time Mr. Connally devoted to the Company. Between July 2012 and March 2013, Mr. Connally received compensation of $403,000 pursuant to this consulting agreement. In March 2013, Mr. Connally and the Company agreed to terminate the consulting agreement. In consideration for his agreement to terminate the consulting agreement, Mr. Connally was issued 10 million shares of our common stock valued at $0.01 per share.

The Company’s legal counsel, Brewer & Pritchard, P.C., and members of that firm were issued an aggregate of 14 million shares of common stock for services rendered to the Company in May 2012 and March 2013, valued at $0.01 per share.

On March 21, 2013 , we entered into an assignment and assumption agreement pursuant to which we were assigned the exclusive right to license certain seismic data from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (“TGS”) . In consideration for the assignment and other transactions contemplated by the assignment agreement, the Company issued to the assignor parties thereto an aggregate of 243,516,666 shares of the Company’s common stock, valued at $0.001 per share, of which Messrs. Seitz, Bain, Moore, Neese and Kevin Bain were issued 190,045,556 shares, 40,045,555 shares, 10,045,555 shares, 2,000,000 shares, and 630,000 shares, respectively. A sixth assignor (an employee) received 750,000 shares of common stock pursuant to this assignment. None of the assignors were officers or directors of the Company prior to or at the time the Company entered into the assignment agreement.  Asconvertible promissory notes whereby it borrowed a resulttotal of the assignment agreement, both Mr.$6,500,000 from John Seitz, and Dr. Bain became holders in excess of 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.  At no time have any of our officers or directors (including the assignors) been an officer, director or 5% or more shareholder of TGS.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, Mr. Seitz loaned the Company an aggregate of $6.5 million,its current chief executive officer. The notes are due on demand, bearingbear interest at an annualthe rate of 5%, per annum, and are convertible into Companyshares of common stock at a conversion price ofequal to $0.12 per share. Onshare of common stock (the then offering price of shares of common stock to unaffiliated investors). In May 31, 2013, Mr.John Seitz converted $1.2 million of thisthe aforementioned debt into 10 million10,000,000 shares of common stock, which shares were issued in July 2013. Between June of 2014 and December 2015, the Company common stock.entered into promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $2,410,000 from Mr. Seitz. The notes are not convertible, due on demand and bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum. During January through September 2016, the Company entered into promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $363,000 from Mr. Seitz. The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and the outstanding principal and interest is convertible at the option of the holder into securities issued by the Company in a future offering, at the same price and terms received by unaffiliated investors. Additionally, during the year ended September 30, 2017, the Company entered into promissory notes with John Seitz whereby it borrowed a total of $602,500. The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and the outstanding principal and interest is convertible at the option of the holder into securities issued by the Company in a future offering, at the same price and terms received by unaffiliated investors. As of December 31, 2013,September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 the total amount owed to John Seitz, our CEO, is $8,675,500. There was a total of $1,641,086 and $1,201,286 of unpaid interest associated with these loans included in accrued interest within our balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

From August 2015 through February 2016 the Company entered into promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $267,000 from Dr. Ronald Bain, its former president and chief operating officer, and his affiliate ConRon Consulting, Inc. These notes are not convertible, due on demand and bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum. As of September 30, 2018, the total amount owed Mr. Seitzto Dr. Bain and his affiliate was $267,000. There was a principal amounttotal of $5.3 million plus$42,706 and $27,171 of accrued interest associated with these loans included within our balance sheet as of $162,042.


September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. In June of 2016, Dr. Ronald Bain also entered into a $92,000 convertible promissory note with associated warrants under the same terms received by other investors (see Note 7 to the financial statement as of and for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017).

On November 15, 2016, a family member of the CEO, a related party, entered into a $50,000 convertible promissory note with associated warrants under the same terms received by other investors (see Note 7 to the financial statement as of and for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017).

Domenica Seitz CPA, related to John Seitz, has provided accounting consulting services to the Company. During the fiscal yearyears ended September 30, 2013,2018 and 2017, the amount of services rendered was nominal and was donated. During the six month period ended March 31, 2014, the level of services provided increased and waswere valued at $29,750 based on market-competitive salaries, time devoted$23,660 and professional rates.$32,625, respectively. The Company has accrued this amount,these amounts within accrued expenses and it will beother payables, and they have been reflected in the March 31, 2014 condensed financial statements. The Company has also engaged a third party professional services firm to assist with accounting and internal controls and maintains the proper segregation of duties.


During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, Dr. Bain2018 and his affiliate loaned the Company an aggregate2017 financial statements.

Delek owns approximately 22% of $200,000, due on demand, bearing interest at an annual rate of 5%,our outstanding stock, is a joint venture partner and convertible into Company common stock atis owed $1 million under a conversion price of $0.12 per share. As of September 30,term loan agreement.

John Seitz has not received a salary since May 31, 2013, the Company owed Mr. Baindate he commenced serving as our CEO and his affiliate a principalaccordingly, no amount of $200,000 plushas been accrued interest of $667. In October 2013, Dr. Bain converted principal and accrued interest in the amount of $180,408.31 into 1,503,403 shares ofon our common stock (a conversion rate of $0.12 per share). In November 2013, the Company repaid in full the $20,000 remaining principal balance (plus accrued interest) of the convertible promissory note owed to Dr. Bain’s affiliate.


James M. Askew is the sole officer, director and greater than 10% shareholder of Texas South, the entity with which the Company entered into the March 2014 farm-out letter agreement.

In connection with the Company’s 2013 private placement of common stock in 2013 at a purchase price of $0.12 per share, Mr. Rodgers purchased 256,106 shares of common stock, Paul Morris purchased 1,666,667 shares of common stock, and Mr. Langdon purchased 416,667 shares of common stock.

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financial statements.

PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS


The following table sets forth the number and percentage of outstanding shares of common stock owned by: (a) each of our directors; (b) each person who is known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock; (b) each of our directors; (c) the named executive officers as defined in Item 402 of Regulation S-K; and (d) all current directors and executive officers, as a group. As of April 17, 2014,October 14, 2019, there were 625,724,0101,092,266,844 shares of common stock deemed issued and outstanding.


Unless otherwise stated, beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act. Under this rule, certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire shares (for example, upon exercise of an option or warrant) within 60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person or group of persons, the number of shares beneficially owned by such person or group of persons is deemed to include the number of shares beneficially owned by such person or the members of such group by reason of such acquisition rights, and the total number of shares outstanding is also deemed to include such shares (but not shares subject to similar acquisition rights held by any other person or group) for purposes of that calculation. As a result, the percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in the following table does not necessarily reflect the person’s actual voting power at any particular date. To our knowledge, except as indicated in the footnotes to this table and pursuant to applicable community property laws, the persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by them. The address for each of the beneficial owners is the Company’s address.


Name of Beneficial Owner
Number of Shares of Common Stock
Beneficially Owned
Percentage of Class Beneficially Owned
 
Named Executive Officers and Directors:
  
John N. Seitz
244,212,223(1)
36.46%
Ronald A. Bain41,548,9586.64%
Dwight M. Moore10,045,5551.61%
Brady Rodgers
1,193,606 (2)
*
Richard Langdon
916,667(3)
*
Paul Morris
2,166,667(3)
*
Michael Neese2,000,000*
All directors & executive officers as a group
( 6 persons )
 44.65%
Shareholders of Greater Than 5%:  
John B. Connally III50,000,0008%
James M. Askew
55,000,000(4)
8.8%
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* Less than one percent.
(1)  Includes 44,166,667 shares of common stock underlying the convertible demand note in the principal amount of $5.3 million.
(2 )  Includes 937,500 shares held in the name of Focus Oil & Gas Resources, LLC, Mr. Rodgers has voting and investment control with respect to the shares of common stock held by Focus Oil & Gas Resources, LLC.  This does not include 2,000,000 shares of common stock underlying an option which vest 50% in October 2014 and 50% in October 2015.
(3)  Includes 500,000 shares of restricted common stock, of which ½ vests in March 2015 and the remaining ½ vests in March 2016.
(4)  Includes 5,000,000 shares of common stock held in the name of a company in which Mr. Askew may be deemed to have beneficial ownership of these shares. 

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Name of Beneficial Owner Number of Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned as of October 14, 2019  Percentage of Class Beneficially Owned 
Named Executive Officers and Directors:        
         
John N. Seitz (1)  254,668,176   23.3%
John H. Malanga (3)  35,666,667   3.3%
Richard S. Langdon (4)  7,916,667   0.7%
Paul L. Morris (2)  9,228,038   0.8%
All directors & executive officers as a group (4 persons)  307,479,548   28.2%
         
Shareholders of Greater Than 5%:        
Delek GOM Investments, LLC  238,095,238   21.8%

(1)Includes 44,166,667 shares of common stock underlying the convertible demand note in the principal amount of $5.3 million and 9,241,300 shares underlying the convertible accrued interest in the amount of $1,108,956.
(2)Includes 4,167 shares of common stock held by the Morris Family Limited Partnership LP, a partnership of which an entity controlled by Mr. Morris is the general partner and 2,500,000 stock options awarded in January 2017, one-half vested in January of 2017 and one-half vested in January 2018. Includes 4,500,000 stock options awarded in June 2018, one-third vested in June of 2018, one-third vested in June 2019 and one-third will vest in June 2020.
(3)Includes 15,000,000 stock options awarded in January 2017, one-half vested in January of 2017 and one-half vested in January 2018. Includes 18,000,000 stock options awarded in June 2018, one-third vested in June of 2018, one-third vested in June 2019 and one-third will vest in June 2020.

(4)Includes 2,500,000 stock options awarded in January 2017, one-half vested in January of 2017 and one-half vested in January 2018. Includes 4,500,000 stock options awarded in June 2018, one-third vested in June of 2018, one-third vested in June 2019 and one-third will vest in June 2020.

DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION OFINDEMNIFICATIONOF INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES


Our directors and officers are indemnified to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law. We have also purchased and maintain directors and officers insurance which protects our officers and directors against any liabilities incurred in connection with their service in such a capacity.


Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by us of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of ours in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


EXPERTS

Our

The financial statements as of September 30, 20132018 and 20122017 and for the period from inception (December 12, 2003) through September 30, 2013years then ended included in this Prospectus and in the Registration Statement have been audited by Mantyla McReynolds, LLC (anso included in reliance on the report of BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm)firm (the report on the financial statements contains an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s ability to the extent and for the periods set forth in their report thereon,continue as a going concern) appearing elsewhere herein and in this registration statement, and are included in reliance upon such reportthe Registration Statement, given on the authority of suchsaid firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock to be sold in this offeringregistered for resale hereby will be passed upon by Brewer & Pritchard, P.C.,Mayer Brown LLP, Houston, Texas.  Members of Brewer & Pritchard, P.C., own an aggregate of 13 million shares of common stock for services rendered to the Company in May 2012 and March 2013, none of which are included in this registration statement.


WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We have filed with the SEC under the Securities Act, a registration statementRegistration Statement on Form S-1 relating to the securities offered hereby. This prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statementRegistration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto. For further information with respect to our company and the securities we are offering by this prospectus you should refer to the registration statement,Registration Statement, including the exhibits and schedules thereto. You may inspect a copy of the registration statementRegistration Statement without charge at the Public Reference Room of the SEC at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC also maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. The SEC’s internet address is http://www.sec.gov. We maintain a website at http://www.gulfslope.com. You may access our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act with the SEC free of charge at our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The information contained in, or that can be accessed through, our website is not part of this prospectus.

All documents subsequently filed by the us pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act before the termination of the offering shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the prospectus.



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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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ITEM 11(e). FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting FirmF-2
Financial Statements of GulfSlope Energy, Inc.Balance Sheets as of and for the years ended September 30, 20132018 and 2012 and for the period from inception [December 12, 2003] through September 30, 20132017F-3
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017F-4
Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Years Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017F-5
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017F-6
Notes to Financial Statements for the Years Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017F-7
Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 (Unaudited)F-21
Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)F-22
Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)F-23
Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)F-24
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)F-25
Notes to Condensed Unaudited Financial Statements of GulfSlope Energy, Inc. as of and for the three month period ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and for the period from inception [December 12, 2003] through December 31, 2013F-16F-26

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

TheShareholders and Board of Directors and Shareholders

GulfSlope Energy, Inc. [an exploration stage company]

Houston, Texas

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of GulfSlope Energy, Inc. [an exploration stage company](the “Company”) as of September 30, 20132018 and 2012, and2017, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit),deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended, September 30, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from inception [December 12, 2003] through September 30, 2013. These financial statements arerelated notes (collectively referred to as the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.


We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)“financial statements”). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company has determined that it is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purposes of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit 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 GulfSlope Energy, Inc. [an exploration stage company] as ofthe Company at September 30, 20132018 and 2012,2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from inception through September 30, 2013,, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Going Concern Uncertainty

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discusseddescribed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has incurred accumulateda net capital deficiency, and further losses and negative cash flows from operations fromare anticipated in developing the period of inception through September 30, 2013. These issuesCompany’s business, which raise substantial doubt about its 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 adjustmentadjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.



Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. 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 audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material 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. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting 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.

Our audits included 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 regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ Mantyla McReynolds, LLC

Mantyla McReynolds, LLC
BDO USA, LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2016.
Salt Lake City, Utah


December 30, 2013

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GulfSlope Energy, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)

BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, 2013 and 2012
  September 30, 
  2013  2012 
Assets      
Current Assets      
Cash $310,199  $423,009 
Restricted Cash  2,500,317   - 
Prepaid Expenses  5,514   329,373 
Total Current Assets  2,816,030   752,382 
Property, Plant, and Equipment (net)  70,188   - 
Other Non-Current Assets  18,760     - 
Total Assets $2,904,978  $752,382 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)        
Current Liabilities        
Accounts Payable $156,439  $31,731 
Related Party Payable  490,101   31,183 
Accrued Interest  94,986    - 
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables  3,093,065   - 
Loans from Related Parties  5,500,000       - 
Total Current Liabilities  9,334,591   62,914 
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables, Net of Current Portion  3,003,065   - 
Total Liabilities  12,337,656   62,914 
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)        
Preferred Stock; par value ($0.001);  -   - 
Authorized 50,000,000 shares        
none issued or outstanding        
Common Stock; par value ($0.001);        
Authorized 750,000,000 shares; issued        
and outstanding 577,210,000 and 235,150,000, as of September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively  577,210   235,150 
Additional Paid-in Capital  9,139,917   2,151,610 
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage  (19,149,805)  (1,697,292)
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)  (9,432,678)   689,468 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) $2,904,978  $752,382 

See accompanying notes to financial statements


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GulfSlope Energy, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the
period from Inception [December 12, 2003] through September 30, 2013

  For the Year Ended September 30, 2013  For the Year Ended September 30, 2012  
Since Inception [December 12, 2003]
through September 30, 2013
 
          
Revenues $-  $-  $9,694 
Revenues from Related Parties  -   -   2,346 
Total Revenue  -   -   12,040 
Cost of Sales  -   -   8,394 
Cost of Sales to Related Parties  -   -   2,101 
Total Cost of Sales  -   -   10,495 
Gross Profit  -   -   1,545 
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  15,120,574   -   15,120,574 
General & Administrative Expenses  2,237,269   1,537,215   3,919,792 
Net Loss from Operations  (17,357,843)  (1,537,215)  (19,038,821)
Other Income/(Expenses):            
Interest Income  316     -   316 
Interest Expense  (94,986)  (60)  (110,500)
Net Loss Before Income Taxes  (17,452,513)  (1,537,275)  (19,149,005)
Provision for Income Taxes  -   -   (800)
Net Loss $(17,452,513) $(1,537,275) $(19,149,805)
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted $(0.04) $(0.02)    
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic and Diluted  394,016,867   83,487,568     

See accompanying notes to financial statements


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31, 2018

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

BALANCE SHEETS

  As of September 30,
  2018 2017
Assets    
Current Assets        
Cash $5,621,814  $6,426 
Accounts Receivable, Net  6,286,796   —   
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets  32,042   40,573 
Total Current Assets  11,940,652   46,999 
Property and Equipment, net of depreciation  14,786   3,484 
Oil and Natural Gas Properties, Full Cost Method of Accounting, Unproved Properties  8,112,784   1,887,879 
Other Non-Current Assets  24,785   —   
Total Non-Current Assets  8,152,355   1,891,363 
Total Assets $20,093,007  $1,938,362 
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit        
Current Liabilities        
Accounts Payable $7,591,236  $476,244 
Deposits from Joint Interest Owners  4,078,786   —   
Related Party Payable  306,386   298,458 
Accrued Interest Payable  1,732,239   1,318,188 
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables  268,862   1,321,927 
Loans from Related Parties  9,084,500   9,155,581 
Notes Payable  —     3,690 
Convertible Promissory Notes Payable  135,000   669,419 
Derivative Financial Instrument  271,710   —   
Funds Received from Capital Raise  965,800   —   
Other  44,723   11,605 
Total Current Liabilities  24,479,242   13,255,112 
Total Liabilities  24,479,242   13,255,112 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Preferred Stock; par value ($0.001); Authorized 50,000,000 shares, none issued or outstanding  —     —   
Common Stock; par value ($0.001); Authorized 1,500,000,000 as of September 30, 2018 and 975,000,000 as of September 30, 2017; issued and outstanding 832,013,272 and 692,196,625, as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively  832,013   692,196 
Additional Paid-in Capital  36,640,009   27,212,577 
Accumulated Deficit  (41,858,257)  (39,221,523)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit  (4,386,235)  (11,316,750)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit $20,093,007  $1,938,362 

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these financial statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

  

For the years ended

September 30,

  2018 2017
Revenues $—    $—  
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  —     3,316,212 
General & Administrative Expenses  1,220,247   964,309 
Net Loss from Operations  (1,220,247)  (4,280,521)
Other Income/(Expenses):        
Interest Expense  (780,513)  (1,324,127)
Interest Income  27,312   —   
Loss on Derivative Financial Instrument  (136,827)  —   
Loss on Debt Extinguishment  (526,459)  (89,701)
Net Loss Before Income Taxes  (2,636,734)  (5,694,349)
Provision for Income Taxes  —     —   
Net Loss $(2,636,734) $(5,694,349)
Loss Per Share – Basic and Diluted $(0.00) $(0.01)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted  768,365,759   684,935,344 

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these financial statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY / (DEFICIT)


For the period from Inception [December 12, 2003]
through September 30, 2013
  Common  
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
  
Common
Shares To
Be Issued
  
Additional
Paid-in Capital Common Shares
To Be Issued
  Subscription Receivable  Accumulated Deficit  Stockholders’ Equity 
  Shares  Amount                   
                         
Balance, December 12, 2003 (Inception) -  - 
$
- 
$
- $- $- -  - 
                         
Common stock issued for cash 1,200,000  1,200   33,537    -   -   -  -  34,737 
                         
Property contributed by shareholder -    -   1,500           -  1,500 
Net loss from inception on December 12, 2003              - 
through September 30, 2004 -    -  -  -  -  -  (3,400) (3,400)
Balance, September 30, 2004 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (3,400) 32,837 
Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2005 -    -  -  -  -  -  (11,324) (11,324)
Balance, September 30, 2005 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (14,724) 21,513 
Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2006 -    -  -  -  -  -  (21,682) (21,682)
Balance, September 30, 2006 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (36,406) (169)
Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2007 -    -  -  -  -  -  (18,256) (18,256)
Balance, September 30, 2007 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (54,662) (18,425)
Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2008 -    -  -  -  -  -  (21,674) (21,674)
Balance, September 30, 2008 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (76,336) (40,099)
Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2009 -    -  -  -  -  -  (11,289) (11,289)
Balance, September 30, 2009 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (87,625) (51,388)
Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2010 -    -  -  -  -  -  (11,562) (11,562)
Balance, September 30, 2010 1,200,000    1,200  35,037  -  -  -  (99,187) (62,950)
Related party debt forgiveness -    -  11,023  -  -  -  -  11,023 
Common stock issued for cash 8,800,000    8,800  79,200  -  -  -  -  88,000 
Additional paid in capital – shares to be issued -    -  -  11,000,000  110,000  -  -  110,000 
Common stock to be issued -    -  -  650,000  6,500  (6,500)  -  - 


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 Net loss for the year ended September 30, 2011 -  -  -  -  -  -  (60,830) (60,830
Balance, September 30, 2011 10,000,000 $10,000 $125,260 $11,650,000 $116,500 $(6,500) $(160,017)$85,243 
                         
                         
Shares issued from common shares to be issued 11,650,000  11,650  104,850  (11,650,000) (116,500) 6,500     6,500 
Common stock issued for cash 78,500,000  78,500  706,500              785,000 
Shares issued for services 135,000,000  135,000  1,215,000              1,350,000 
Net loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2012 -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,537,275) (1,537,275)
Balance, September 30, 2012 235,150,000 $235,150 $2,151,610  - $- $- $(1,697,292)$689,468 
Common stock issued for technology
license 
  243,516,666 $ 243,517 $ 2,191,650             $ 2,435,167 
Shares issued for services  16,000,000   16,000   144,000               160,000 
Shares issued for cash  72,543,334   72,543   3,462,657               3,535,200 
Shares issued to settle debt with related party  10,000,000   10,000   1,190,000               1,200,000 
Net loss for the twelve months ended September 30, 2013                   (17,452,513 (17,452,513))
Balance September 30, 2013  577,210,000 $ 577,210 $ 9,139,917    $  $  $(19,149,805$   9,432,678))
                         
SeeDEFICIT

  Common 

Additional

Paid-in

 

Accumulated

 

Net

Stockholders’

  Shares Amount Capital Deficit Deficit
Balance September 30, 2016  682,402,225  $682,402  $26,151,376  $(33,527,174) $(6,693,396)
Common stock issued for services  1,250,000   1,250   (1,250)  —     —   
Common stock issued for cash received in prior period  —     —     653,670   —     653,670 
Common stock issued resulting from anti-dilution provision  —     —     131,165   —     131,165 
Restricted common stock issued to employees  —     —     81,861   —     81,861 
Value of warrants in conjunction with convertible promissory notes  1,500,000   1,500   24,210   —     25,710 
Value of beneficial conversion feature in conjunction with convertible promissory notes  7,044,400   7,044   120,844   —     127,888 
Loss from extension of due date and issuance of Bridge Note extensions  —     —     50,701   —     50,701
Net loss  —     —     —     (5,694,349)  (5,694,349)
Balance at September 30, 2017  692,196,625   692,196   27,212,577   (39,221,523)  (11,316,750)
Common stock issued for services  84,348,985   84,349   5,122,404   —     5,206,753 
Amortization of employee stock options  —     —     1,857,531   —     1,857,531 
Value of beneficial conversion feature in conjunction with convertible promissory notes  —     —     103,519   —     103,519 
Value of warrants in conjunction with convertible promissory notes  —     —     47,387   —     47,387 
Common stock issued for convertible promissory notes  2,000,000   2,000   47,093   —     49,093 
Common stock issued for conversion of convertible promissory notes plus accrued interest  41,850,996   41,851   924,474   —     966,325 
Common stock issued for warrants exercised  416,666   417   12,083   —     12,500 
Common stock issued to settle debt  11,200,000   11,200   1,095,800   —     1,107,000 
Value of warrants issued in conjunction with Bridge Note extensions  —     —     217,141   —     217,141 
Net loss  —     —     —     (2,636,734)  (2,636,734)
Balance at September 30, 2018  832,013,272  $832,013  $36,640,009  $(41,858,257) $(4,386,235)

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these financial statements



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statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and for the
period from Inception [December 12, 2003] through September 30, 2013
  For the Year Ended September 30, 2013  For the Year Ended September 30, 2012  
Since Inception [December 12, 2003]
through September 30, 2013
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net Loss $(17,452,513) $(1,537,275) $(19,149,805)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash            
From Operating Activities:            
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties   15,120,574    -    15,120,574 
Depreciation   7,217   -   16,123 
Stock issued for services  160,000   1,350,000   1,510,000 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
(Increase)/Decrease in Prepaid Expenses  323,859   (329,373  (5,514) 
(Increase) in Other Assets  (18,760  -   (18,760
Increase/(Decrease) in Accounts Payable  15,250   31,189   46,981 
Increase/(Decrease) in Related Party Payable  322,418   29,563   364,624 
Increase/(Decrease) in Accrued Interest  94,986   -   94,986 
Increase/(Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities  45,000   (100  45,000 
Net Cash From Operating Activities  (1,381,969)  (455,996)  (1,975,791)
             
INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
Exploration Costs   (6,388,319   -    (6,388,319)
Purchase of equipment  (77,405  -   (84,811)
 Net Cash From Investing Activities  (6,465,724  -   (6,473,130)
             
FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
Restricted Cash  (2,500,317  -   (2,500,317)
Proceeds for stock issuance  3,535,200   791,500   4,559,437 
Proceeds for loan from shareholders  6,700,000   -   6,741,769 
Payment on loans from shareholders  -   -   (41,769)
Net Cash From Financing Activities  7,734,883   791,500   8,759,120 
             
Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash  (112,810  335,504   310,199 
Beginning Cash Balance  423,009   87,505   - 
Ending Cash Balance $310,199  $423,009  $310,199 
             
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Activities            
Cash paid for income taxes $125  $-  $925 
Cash paid for interest $-  $60  $11,356 
Related party debt forgiveness $-  $-  $11,023 
Property contributed by shareholder $-  $-  $1,500 
Stock issued for prepaid expenses $-  $550,000  $550,000 
             
Shares issued upon conversion of note payable    1,200,000         1,200,000 
Purchase of Developmental Capital Expenditures            
Through Issuance of Common Stock  2,435,167       2,435,167 
Included in Accrued Expenses  6,051,130       6,051,130 
Included in Accounts Payable  109,458         109,458 
Included in Related Party Payable  136,500         136,500 
See accompanying notes to financial statements


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  September 30,
  2018 2017
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net Loss $(2,636,734) $(5,694,349)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:        
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  —     3,316,212 
Change in Allowance For Doubtful Accounts Receivable  —     (128,024)
Depreciation  4,724   20,804 
Debt Discount Amortization  254,501   810,540 
Loss on Debt Extinguishment  526,459   89,701 
Stock Based Compensation  1,036,654   458,543 
Stock Issued for Services  503,076   —   
Change in fair value of Derivatives  136,827   —   
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:        
(Increase) Decrease in Accounts Receivable  (6,286,796)  191,171 
(Increase) Decrease in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets  146,488   156,927 
Increase (Decrease) in Deposits from Joint Interest Owners  4,078,786   —   
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable  5,914,705   (30,205)
Increase (Decrease) in Related Party Payable  7,928   32,626 
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Interest Payable  520,375   509,139 
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities and Other Payables  633,865   —   
Increase (Decrease) in Other  44,723   —   
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities  4,885,581   (266,915)
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Leases Purchased / Lease Rentals Paid  (280,268)  (284,089)
Proceeds From Sale of Working Interest  2,884,651   26,400 
Capitalized Exploration and Wells In Process Costs  (1,904,618)  (175,931)
Deposits and Equipment Purchases  (22,050)  —   
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities  677,715   (433,620)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from Related Party Loans  —     652,500 
Payments on Note Payable  (160,408)  (159,653)
Proceeds from Convertible Promissory Notes and Warrants  212,500   150,000 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities  52,092   642,847 
         
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash  5,615,388   (57,688)
Beginning Cash Balance  6,426   64,114 
         
Ending Cash Balance $5,621,814  $6,426 
         
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Activities        
Cash Paid for Interest $5,636  $4,448 
         
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities        
Prepaid Asset Financed Through Notes Payable $156,718  $159,188 
Accrued Liabilities, Convertible Notes and Accrued Interest Settled Through Issuance of Common Stock  1,896,999   —   
Purchase of Capital Expenditures        
Included in Accounts Payable  1,223,792   49,177 
Through Stock Based Compensation to Employees  820,877   195,127 
Through Issuance of Common Stock  4,880,000   —   

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

(A Development Stage Company)


Notes to the Financial Statements

September 30, 2013 & 2012

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


(a) Organization


GulfSlope Energy, Inc. (the “Company” or “GulfSlope”) was founded December 12, 2003 as Lostwood Professional Services, Inc. and was organized to engage in the business of producing and selling promotional merchandise. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah. The Company is no longer actively involved in the promotional merchandise industry. The Company, now a Delaware corporation, is an independent energy company intent upon engaging in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and production of crude oil and natural gas properties.  To this end,exploration company whose interests are concentrated in the United States Gulf of Mexico federal waters offshore Louisiana. The Company has leased 14 federal Outer Continental Shelf blocks (referred to as “prospect,” “portfolio” or “leases”) and licensed three-dimensional (3-D) seismic data in its area of concentration.

(b) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and the instructions to Form 10-K and Regulation S-X published by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of the Company.

(c) Going Concern

The Company’s financial statements have been presented on the basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred net losses through September 30, 2018 of $41.9 million, has a lack of cash on-hand not from joint interest owners, and a working capital deficit. These factors raise substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management intends to raise additional operating funds through equity and/or debt offerings. Management also plans to extend the agreements associated with loans from related parties, the accrued interest payable on these loans, as well as the Company’s accrued liabilities. However, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available, or if available, will be on terms acceptable to the Company. If adequate working capital is not available, the Company enteredmay be required to curtail or cease operations or the exploration stage on March 22, 2013 when it executed a master license agreement with a seismic companyCompany would need to license certain seismic data for the purposes of engaging in the exploration of oilsell assets or consider alternative plans up to and natural gas.


(b)including restructuring.

(d) Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company considers all short-term highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk andan original maturities tomaturity at the Companydate of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. CashThere were no cash equivalents consist primarilyat September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

(e) Accounts Receivable

The Company records an accounts receivable for operations expense reimbursements due from joint interest partners. The Company estimates allowances for doubtful accounts based on the aged receivable balances and historical losses. If the Company determines any account to be uncollectible based on significant delinquency or other factors, it is immediately written off. As of interest-bearing bank accountsSeptember 30, 2018 and money market funds.  The Company’s cash positions represent assets held in checking accounts.  These assets2017, no allowance was recorded. Accounts receivable from joint operations are generally available on a daily or weekly basis and are highly liquid in nature.


(c) Restricted Cash

In accordance with a seismic data licensing agreement, certain funds have been placed in an escrow account for the purpose of making an installment payment in the future and are restricted from use in operations.  Refer to Note 8.  Those funds have been classified as restricted cash.

(d)$6.7 million at September 30, 2018.

(f) Full Cost Method


The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its oil and gas exploration and development activities. Under the full cost method of accounting, all costs associated with thesuccessful and unsuccessful exploration for and development of oil and gas reservesactivities are capitalized on a country-by-country basis into a single cost center (“full cost pool”). Such costs include landproperty acquisition costs, geological and geophysical expenses,(“G&G”) costs, carrying charges on non-producing properties, costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells and overhead charges directly related to acquisition, exploration and development activities.


Proceeds from property sales will generally be credited to the full cost pool, with no gain or loss recognized, unless such a sale would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and the proved reserves attributable to these costs. A significant alteration would typically involve a sale of 25% or more of the proved reserves related to a single full cost pool.

Proved properties are amortized on a country-by-country basis using the units of production method (“UOP”), whereby capitalized costs are amortized over total proved reserves. The amortization base in the UOP calculation includes the sum of proved property, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”), estimated future development costs (future costs to access and develop proved reserves), and asset retirement costs, less related salvage value.

The costs of unproved properties and related capitalized costs (such as G&G costs) are withheld from the depletion baseamortization calculation until such time as they are either developed or abandoned. WhenUnproved properties and properties under development are reviewed for impairment at least quarterly and are determined through an evaluation considering, among other factors, seismic data, requirements to relinquish acreage, drilling results, remaining time in the commitment period, remaining capital plan, and political, economic, and market conditions. In countries where proved reserves are assigned or the property is considered to be impaired, the cost of the property or the amount of the impairment is added toexist, exploratory drilling costs subject to depletion and full cost ceiling calculations. Further, capitalized G&G costs that are directly associated with unevaluateddry holes are transferred to proved properties immediately upon determination that a well is dry and amortized accordingly. In countries where a reserve base has not yet owned by the Companybeen established, impairments are included in the depletion base.  As of September 30, 2013, the Company had no proved reserves, nor any unevaluated properties.  As a result, the geological and geophysical costs are included in the amortization base as incurred and, per Rule 4-10, are subject ceiling limitation test, resulting in immediate impairment.


charged to earnings.

Companies that use the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas exploration and development activities are required to perform a ceiling test calculation each quarter. The full cost ceiling test is an impairment test prescribed by SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The ceiling test is performed quarterly, on a country-by-country basis, utilizing the average of prices in effect on the first day of the month for the preceding twelve month period. The cost center ceiling limits such pooled costs tois defined as the aggregatesum of the present value of(a) estimated future net revenues, attributable to proved crude oil and natural gas reserves discounted at 10% plusper annum, from proved reserves, (b) the cost of properties not being amortized, if any, and (c) the lower of cost or market value of unproved properties less any associated tax effects.included in the cost being amortized. If such capitalized costs exceed the ceiling, the Company will record a write-down to the extent of such excess as a non-cash charge to earnings. Any such write-down will reduce earnings in the period of occurrence and results in a lower depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”) rate in future periods. A write-down may not be reversed in future periods even though higher oil and natural gas prices may subsequently increase the ceiling.


(e) Capitalized Interest

Interest is capitalized on

As of September 30, 2018, the costCompany’s oil and gas properties consisted of unevaluated gasunproved properties, wells in process and oil properties that are excluded from amortization and actively being evaluated, if any.


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(e)no proved reserves.

(g) Property and Equipment


Property and equipment are carried at cost and include expenditures for new equipment and those expenditures that substantially increase the productive lives of existing equipment and leasehold improvements. Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred. Property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets’ estimated useful lives. Fully depreciated property and equipment still in use are not eliminated from the accounts.


The Company assesses the carrying value of its property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing estimated undiscounted cash flows, expected to be generated from such assets, to their net book value. If net book value exceeds estimated cash flows, the asset is written down to its fair value, determined by the estimated discounted cash flows from such asset. When an asset is retired or sold, its cost and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts. The difference between the net book value of the asset and proceeds on disposition is recorded as a gain or loss.


(f)loss in our statements of operations in the period in which they occur.

(h) Income Taxes


The Company applies the provisions of FASB Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 740 Income Taxes. This standard requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes, and the recognition of deferred

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. A valuation allowance is provided if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.


(g) Net Loss Per Common The Company’s policy is to recognize potential interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.

(i) Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records expenses associated with the fair value of stock-based compensation. For fully vested and restricted stock grants, the Company calculates the stock based compensation expense based upon estimated fair value on the date of grant. For stock warrants and options, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate stock based compensation at the date of grant. Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.

(j) Stock Issuance

The Company records the stock-based compensation awards issued to non-employees and other external entities for goods and services at either the fair market value of the goods received or services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable.

(k) Earnings per Share


Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period (denominator).period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding (if dilutive) during each period. Potential common shares include stock options, warrants, convertible notes and restricted stock. The number of potential common shares outstanding relating to stock options, warrants, and restricted stock is computed using the treasury stock or if-converted method.


As the Company has incurred losses for the years ended September 30, 20132018 and 2012,2017, the potentially dilutive shares are anti-dilutive and are thus not added into the loss per shareEPS calculations. As of September 30, 20132018 and 2012,2017, there were 45,833,333213,089,281 and 0164,345,443 potentially dilutive shares, respectively.

(h) Statement of Cash Flows

For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers cash on deposit in the bank to be cash.  The Company had $310,199 unrestricted cash as of September 30, 2013.  The Company had $423,009 unrestricted cash as of September 30, 2012.

(i)

(l) Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principlesGAAP 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


(j)

(m) Impact of New Accounting Standards


In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (“ASU No. 2014-09”), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for us October 1, 2018. Once implemented, the Company can use one of two retrospective application methods for prior periods. The Company has reviewedcompleted its evaluation of the provisions of this standard and concluded that the adoption will not result in any adjustment to beginning accumulated deficit as the Company does not have any revenues. The Company will adopt this new standard effective October 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method of adoption as permitted by the standard. The adoption of Topic 606 will have no material impact on our financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ equity, or cash flows, but will impact disclosures when the Company has revenue.

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . The new guidance establishes the principles to report transparent and economically neutral information about the assets and liabilities that arise from leases. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early application is permitted for all recently issued, butorganizations. The Company has not yet adopted,selected the period during which it will implement this pronouncement, and it is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its financial statements.

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or JOBS Act, provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. An emerging growth company can therefore delay the adoption of certain accounting standards in orderuntil those standards would otherwise apply to determine their effects, if any,private companies. However, the Company has elected not to take advantage of such extended transition period, and as a result, will comply with new or revised accounting standards on its resultsthe relevant dates on which adoption of operation, financial position or cash flows. Based on that review, thesuch standards is required for non-emerging growth companies.

The Company has evaluated all other recent accounting pronouncements and believes that none of these pronouncementsthem will have a significant effect on itsthe Company’s financial statements.


NOTE 2 - LIQUIDITY/GOING CONCERN


The Company has incurred accumulated losses and negative cash flows from operations for the period from inception toas of September 30, 20132018 of $19,149,805.$41.9 million, and has a net capital deficiency. Further losses are anticipated in developing its business.  As a result, the Company’s auditors have expressedour business, and there exists substantial doubt about itsthe Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As of September 30, 2013,2018, the Company had $310,199$5.6 million of unrestricted cash on hand.hand, $4.5 million of this amount is for the payment of joint payables from drilling operations. The Company estimates that it will need to raise a minimum of $19.4$8 million to meet its obligations and planned expenditures during calendar year 2014.through December 2019. The Company plans to finance the Companyoperations and planned expenditures through equity and/or debt financings.financings and/or farm-out agreements. The Company also plans to extend the agreements associated with all loans, the accrued interest payable on these loans, as well as the Company’s accrued liabilities. There are no assurances that financing will be available with acceptable terms, if at all. If the Company is not successful in obtaining financing, operations would need to be curtailed or ceased or the Company would need to sell assets or consider alternative plans up to and including restructuring. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


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NOTE 3 – EXPLORATION COSTS


On March 21, 2013,OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES

In January 2018, the Company entered into a strategic partnership with Delek Group Ltd. (“Delek”), and Texas South Energy, Inc. (“Texas South”) (collectively, the “Parties”) and executed a participation agreement for a multi-phase exploration program. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Parties have committed to drill the Company’s “Canoe” and “Tau” prospects (the “Initial Phase”) with Delek having the option to participate in two additional two-well drilling phases and a final, three-well drilling phase (collectively, the “Phases”). In each Phase, Delek will earn a 75% working interest upon paying 90% of the exploratory costs associated with drilling each exploratory well. The Company will retain a 20% working interest while paying 8% of the exploratory costs associated with drilling each well. The Company will be required to fund 20% of any well costs in excess of 115% of budget. In addition, Delek will pay the Company approximately $1.1 million in cash for each Prospect when the respective exploration plan is filed with BOEM. Also, each Party will be responsible for their pro rata share (based on working interest) of delay rentals associated with the Prospects. The Company will be the Operator during exploratory drilling of the Prospect, however, subsequent to a commercial discovery, Delek will have the right to become the Operator. Delek will have the right to terminate this Agreement at the conclusion of any drilling Phase. Delek will also have the option to purchase up to 5% of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), upon fulfilling its obligation for each Phase (maximum of 20% in the aggregate) at a price per share equal to a 10% discount to the 30-day weighted average closing price for the Common Stock preceding the acquisition. This option will expire January 8, 2020.

The Company will assign an assignmenteight-tenths of one percent of eight/eights net profits interest in certain of the Company’s oil and assumption agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”gas leases to include Vermilion Area, South Addition 378, Ship Shoal Area, South Addition 336, and Ship Shoal Area, South Addition 351, to Hi-View Investment Partners, LLC (“Hi-View”) in consideration for oil and gas consulting services provided pursuant to a non-exclusive consulting engagement dated October 25, 2017, by and between Hi-View, the Company, and Texas South (the “Advisory Agreement”). Hi-View will be entitled to additional assignments on the same terms and conditions as described above related to any of the Leases whereby Delek elects to participate in drilling of an exploratory well. In addition, the Company issued an aggregate of eighty million shares of Common Stock to Hi-View in consideration for oil and gas consulting services provided in facilitating the Delek farm out agreement. The value of the shares of $4.8 million determined using the share price on March 29, 2018, the date the shares were owed to Hi-View per the agreement which was the date of the funding obligation of the first well, was capitalized to unproved properties.

The Company, as the operator of two wells being drilled in the Gulf of Mexico, has incurred tangible and intangible drilling costs for the wells in process and has billed its working interest partners for their respective shares of the drilling costs to date. The first of the two wells has been drilled and is being evaluated. The second well was spud in September 2018 and is currently being drilled.

The Company paid $376,368 in gross annual lease rental payments to the BOEM for the year ended September 30, 2017. The Company’s share of these amounts is included in unproved properties. In August 2017, the Company competitively bid on one block in the Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 249 conducted by BOEM. The Company was the high bidder on the block and paid $26,398, which represents 20% of the total lease bonus amount. On September 29, 2017 the Company’s bid was accepted. After payment in October 2017 of $140,591, which represents the remaining 80% lease bonus and first year rentals, the Company was assignedawarded the exclusive right to license certain seismic data from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (“TGS”).  lease block in October 2017.

In connection with the acquisition of the Assignment Agreement,August 2017, the Company issued 243,516,666 sharesentered into a letter agreement with Texas South that sets out the terms of common stock, of which 190,045,556 ofan agreement for the shares were issued to John Seitz, 40,045,555 shares were issued to Ronald A. Bain, and 10,045,555 shares were issued to Dwight "Clint" M. Moore.  As a result, both Mr. Seitz and Dr. Bain became holdersCompany’s Tau prospect. In exchange for $166,989, Texas South acquired an undivided 20% interest in excess of 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.   The common stock was valued at $2,435,167 and the shares were subsequently issued in April 2013. These expenses were included in accrued expensesprospect. In accordance with full cost requirements, the Company recorded the proceeds from the transaction as of March 31, 2013.   On March 22, 2013, pursuantan adjustment to the Assignment Agreement,capitalized costs of its oil and gas properties with no gain or loss recognition.

In October 2017, the Company executed a master licensethe second amendment to the March 2014 farm-out agreement with TGS.  NoneTexas South under which Texas South acquired 20% of the assignors of the Assignment Agreement were officers or directors ofGulfslope’s interest in two prospects for $329,062.

On January 1, 2018, the Company priorexecuted the third amendment to or at the timeMarch 2014 farm-out agreement with Texas South under which Texas South acquired 20% of GulfSlope’s interest in two prospects for $225,000.

For the acquisition of the master license agreement.  At no time have any of our officers or directors (including the assignors) been an officer, director or 5% or more shareholder of TGS.


In March 2013, the Company licensed certain seismic data from a seismic company. The seismic data license fee totaled $6,135,500.

In March 2013, the Company licensed certain seismic data from a different seismic company pursuant to another ordinary business course agreement. The seismic data purchase totaled $4,012,260.

During May 2013,year ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred $90,000$172,094 in consulting fees, salaries and benefits, $195,127 in stock option costs to participate in a geophysical research programassociated with a public institution.

During May through September 2013, the Company incurred $1,674,376 in costsgeoscientists, and $53,014 associated with technological infrastructure and third party hosting servicesservices. As these G&G costs relate to maintain and interpretspecific company-owned unevaluated properties, the aforementioned seismic data.

During May throughCompany capitalized these G&G costs to unproved properties.

For the year ended September 2013,30, 2018, the Company incurred $773,271$229,267 in consulting fees, and salaries and benefits associated with full-time employed geoscientists, analyzing the aforementioned seismic data.


$820,877 in stock option costs associated with geoscientists and engineers, $53,934 associated with technological infrastructure and third party hosting, and $138,729 in capitalized acquisition costs. The Company properly capitalized these G&G costs and included them in the depletion base because the Company did not yet own the specific unevaluated properties these costs related to. Therefore, these G&G costs were subject to the ceiling limitation test, resulting in immediate impairment for accounting purposes.
unproved properties.

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


Property and equipment consist of the following as of September 30, 20132018 and September 30, 2012:


  September 30, 
  2013  2012 
       
Office equipment and computers $57,071  $- 
Furniture and fixtures  16,280   - 
Leasehold improvements  4,054   - 
         
Total  77,405   - 
Less: accumulated depreciation  (7,217)  - 
         
Net property and equipment $70,188  $- 

2017:

  2018 2017
Office equipment and computers $133,089  $143,897 
Furniture and fixtures  16,280   16,280 
Leasehold improvements  5,756   4,054 
Total  155,125   164,231 
Less: accumulated depreciation  (140,339)  (160,747)
         
Net property and equipment $14,786  $3,484 

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which were as follows:


 
Life
Office equipment and computers3 years
Furniture and fixtures5 years
Leasehold improvementsShorter of 5 years or related lease term

Depreciation expense was $7,217$4,724 and $0$20,804 for the years ended September 30, 20132018 and 2012,2017, respectively.


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NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES


The provision for income taxes consists of the following as of September 30, 20132018 and 2012:


  September 30, 
  2013  2012 
FEDERAL      
Current $-  $- 
Deferred  -   - 
STATE        
Current  -   - 
Deferred  -   - 
TOTAL PROVISION $-  $- 

2017:

9/30/2018

9/30/2017

FEDERAL$$
Current
Deferred
STATE
Current
Deferred
TOTAL PROVISION$$

The difference between the actual income tax provision versus tax computed at the statutory rate is as follows for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively:

  

9/30/2018

  

9/30/2017

 
Expected provision (based on statutory rate of 21% in 2018 and 15% in 2017) $(553,714) $(854,152)
Effect of:        
Increase in valuation allowance  2,696,631   732,562 
Non-deductible expense  53,493   121,590 
Rate change  (2,305,270)   
Other, net  108,860    
Total actual provision $  $ 

On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States (“the President”) signed into law the tax bill commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” (“TCJA”), significantly changing federal income tax laws. According to ASC section 740, “Income Taxes,” a company is required to record the effects of an enacted tax law or rate change in the period of enactment, which is the date the bill is signed by the President and becomes law. The TCJA did not have a significant impact on the financial statements as the change in the deferred income tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 2013 and 2012 consist ofwas fully offset by a change in the following temporary differences:


  September 30, 
  2013  2012 
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS      
Current $-  $- 
Noncurrent        
Net operating losses  1,166,327   336,029 
Exploration costs  1,701,065   - 
Differences in book/tax depreciation  0   0 
Total noncurrent $2,867,392  $336,029 
Valuation Allowance  (2,867,392)  (336,029)
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET  -   - 
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES  -   - 
NET DEFERRED TAXES $-  $- 

The Company’s valuation allowance has increased $2,531,363 during the year ended September 30, 2013.

The following is a summary of federal net operating loss carry forwards and their expiration dates:

Amount
 Expiration
$3,203 9/30/2024
 7,695 9/30/2025
 18,447 9/30/2026
 16,876 9/30/2027
 17,986 9/30/2028
 8,596 9/30/2029
 7, 713 9/30/2030
 64,097 9/30/2031
 513,914 9/30/2032
 7,116,987 9/30/2033
$7,775,514 Total

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A reconciliation between income taxes at statutory tax rates (15%) and (20%) as of September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and the actual income tax provision for continuing operations is as follows:

  September 30, 
  2013  2012 
Expected provision (based on statutory rate) $(2,617,887) $(307,455)
Effect of:        
Increase in valuation allowance  2,531,363   307,152 
State minimum tax, net of federal benefit  0   0 
Non-deductible expense  2,541   303 
Temporary differences due to depreciation  0   0 
Rate Change  83,973   0 
         
Total actual provision $0  $0 
allowance. The Company hasdoes not made any adjustments to deferred tax assets or liabilities. The Company did not identifyhave any material uncertain tax positions of the Company on returns that have been filed or that will be filed. The Company is carrying a large net operating loss as disclosed above. Since this net operating loss will not produce a tax benefit for several years, even if examined by taxing authorities and disallowed entirely, there would be no effect on the financial statements.

positions. The Company’s policy is to recognize potential interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits within general and administrative expenses for penalties and interest expense.as a component of income tax expense (benefit). For the years ended September 30, 20132018 and 2012,2017, the Company did not recognize any interest or penalties, nor did we have any interest or penalties accrued as of September 30, 20132018 and 20122017 relating to unrecognized benefits.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 2018 and 2017 consist of the following:

  9/30/2018  9/30/2017 
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (LIABILITIES)      
Net operating losses $7,131,636  $5,611,276 
Exploration costs  (1,503,472)  (931,289)
Oil and natural gas leases  2,192,654   691,336 
Stock based compensation  411,287   138,278 
Accrued interest and expenses not paid  271,190   246,360 
Derivative financial instrument  (57,059)   
Differences in book/tax depreciation  13,573   7,215 
Net deferred tax asset $8,459,809  $5,763,176 
Valuation allowance  (8,459,809)  (5,763,176)
NET DEFERRED TAXES $  $ 

The Company’s valuation allowance increased $2,696,633 during the year ended September 30, 2018 and $732,562 during the year ended September 30, 2017.

At September 30, 2018, the Company had approximately $34.0 million of NOLs, 95% of which will expire from 2032 to 2037. All of the Company’s NOLs are allowable as a deduction against 100 percent of future taxable income since they were generated prior to the effective date of limitations imposed by the TCJA.

The tax years ended September 30, 20102015 through 20132018 are open for examination for federal income tax purposes and by other major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.


NOTE 6 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


In May 2012, the Company issued 20,000,000 shares of common stock to John Preftokis, the Company’s former president and chief executive officer, for services rendered valued at $200,000 or $0.01 per share.  John Preftokis resigned as sole officer and director of the Company in June 2012.

In May 2012, James Askew, a shareholder and the Company’s former president and chief executive officer, loaned the Company the sum of $7,200 which was paid in June 2012.
In May 2012, the Company and Mr. Askew entered into a consulting agreement pursuant to which Mr. Askew would provide the Company’s board of directors advice relating to certain of the Company’s strategic and business development activities, including business development financing, and corporate strategy.  In consideration for entering into the consulting agreement, Mr. Askew was issued 50 million shares of the Company’s common stock.  Mr. Askew’s obligations under the consulting agreement were replaced and superseded as described below.

In May 2012, the Company and John B. Connally III, entered into a consulting agreement pursuant to which Mr. Connally would provide the Company’s board of directors advice relating to certain of the Company’s strategic and business development activities, including business development financing, and corporate strategy.  In consideration for entering into the consulting agreement, Mr. Connally was issued 50 million shares of the Company’s common stock.  In July 2012, Mr. Connally’s consulting agreement was amended, providing for the Company to pay Mr. Connally a one-time $25,000 cash retainer and a monthly cash consulting fee of $10,000 per month beginning July 1, 2012.

In June 2012, James Askew was appointed as the Company’s president, chief executive officer, secretary, treasurer, and as chairman of the board of directors.  In connection with the appointment of Mr. Askew, in June 2012, the Company and Mr. Askew entered into an employment agreement whereby Mr. Askew was paid a base salary of $300,000 per year and a one-time cash sign-on bonus of $100,000. The employment agreement replaced and superseded Mr. Askew’s consulting agreement entered into in May 2012 (see description of the May 2012 consulting agreement above in this Note 6).  The 50 million shares issued to Mr. Askew were unaffected by the replacement of the May 2012 consulting agreement with the June 2012 employment agreement.

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In June 2012, subsequent to the date of his resignation as an officer and director of the Company, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with John Preftokis.  In consideration for entering into the consulting agreement, Mr. Preftokis was issued 5 million shares of Company common stock.  This agreement was valued at $50,000, or $0.01 per share.  As of September 30, 2012, $13,611 had been expensed with $36,389 recorded as a prepaid expense.

During August and September 2012, James Askew paid $31,183 in expenses on behalf of the Company.  The $31,183 related party payable was outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and paid during the twelve months ended September 30, 2013.

Effective March 2013, the Company amended the employment agreement of James Askew to allow the Company to terminate such agreement at any time.  The Company agreed to pay Mr. Askew a severance payment upon termination in the amount of up to $100,000 as reimbursement for any tax liabilities incurred by Mr. Askew during calendar year 2013 arising from previous salary and other compensation paid to Mr. Askew.  The termination amount was accrued and recorded as a related party payable as of September 30, 2013.

In March 2013, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with ConRon Consulting, Inc. (“ConRon”) whereby ConRon assisted the Company in negotiating licensing for certain seismic data, as well as providing other general consulting.  ConRon is an affiliate of Ron Bain, the Company’s current chief operating officer.  Pursuant to the agreement, compensation for ConRon was $30,000 per month.  The ConRon consulting agreement was terminated in October 2013, and beginning in November 2013, Mr. Bain is paid an annual salary of $360,000 as an employee of the Company.  As of September 30, 2013, the consulting fees for the months of March through September totaling $210,000 were unpaid and recorded as a related party payable.

In March 2013, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with John N. Seitz, whereby Mr. Seitz assisted the Company in negotiating licensing for certain seismic data, and provided other general consulting.   Pursuant to the agreement, Mr. Seitz was to receive compensation of $40,000 per month.  The agreement was terminated in May 2013, as Mr. Seitz was appointed as the Company’s chief executive officer and chairman and it is expected that Mr. Seitz will enter into an arrangement with the Company in the near future providing equity-based compensation.  As of September 30, 2013, the consulting fees for the months of March through May totaling $120,000 were unpaid and recorded as a related party payable.

Mr. Seitz has not received a salary since May 31, 2013, the date he commenced serving as our chief executive officer and accordingly, no amount has been accrued on our financial statements. Prior to serving as an executive officer, Mr. Seitz served as a Company consultant and the Company has accrued $120,000 of consulting compensation owed to Mr. Seitz.  As Mr. Seitz beneficially owns a significant number of shares of the Company’s common stock (including shares issuable upon conversion of the principal amount of convertible notes held by Mr. Seitz), the Company recognizes that his level of stock ownership significantly aligns his interests with shareholders’ interests. From time to time, the compensation committee may consider compensation arrangements for Mr. Seitz given his continuing contributions and leadership.
In March 2013, John N. Seitz, Ronald A. Bain, and Dwight "Clint" M. Moore were issued 190,045,556 shares, 40,045,555 shares, and 10,045,555 shares, respectively, of common stock in consideration for the entering into the Assignment Agreement (See Note 3).   The shares issued were valued at $0.01 per share.   None of the assignors of the Assignment Agreement were officers, directors or 5% or more shareholders of the Company prior to or at the time of the acquisition of the master license agreement.  At no time have any of our officers or directors (including the assignors) been an officer, director or 5% or more shareholder of TGS.  As a result of that transaction, both Mr. Seitz and Dr. Bain became holders in excess of 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.
In May 2013, James Askew resigned as the Company’s chief executive officer.  Simultaneously, John Seitz was appointed chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.  Mr. Askew remains a director of the Company.

In May 2013, Ronald A. Bain was appointed as the president and chief operating officer, and Dwight "Clint" M. Moore was appointed as the vice president and secretary.

During April through September 2013, the Company entered into convertible promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $6,500,000 from John Seitz, its current chief executive officer. The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to $0.12 per share of common stock (the then offering price of shares of common stock to unaffiliated investors). In May 2013, John Seitz converted $1,200,000 of the aforementioned debt into 10,000,000 shares of common stock, pursuant to the aforementioned convertible promissory notes. Thewhich shares were issued in July 2013. AsBetween June of September 30, 2013, there was a total of $94,319 accrued interest associated with these loans2014 and the Company has recorded $94,319 in interest expense.


During September 2013,December 2015, the Company entered into promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $200,000$2,410,000 from Dr. Ronald Bain, its current presidentMr. Seitz. The notes are not convertible, due on demand and chief operating officer, and his affiliate ConRon .bear interest at a rate of 5% per annum. During January through September 2016, the Company entered into promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $363,000 from Mr. Seitz. The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and the outstanding principal and interest is convertible at the option of the holder into securities issued by the Company in a future offering, at the same price and terms received by unaffiliated investors. Additionally, during the year ended September 30, 2017, the Company entered into promissory notes with John Seitz whereby it borrowed a total of $602,500. The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and the outstanding principal and interest is convertible at the option of the holder into securities issued by the Company in a future offering, at the same price and terms received by unaffiliated investors. As of September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 the total amount owed to John Seitz, our CEO, is $8,675,500. There was a total of $1,641,086 and $1,201,286 of unpaid interest associated with these loans included in accrued interest within our balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

From August 2015 through February 2016 the Company entered into promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $267,000 from Dr. Ronald Bain, its former president and chief operating officer, and his affiliate ConRon Consulting, Inc. These notes are not convertible, due on demand and bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum. As of September 30, 2018, the total amount owed to Dr. Bain and his affiliate was $267,000. There was a total of $42,706 and $27,171 of accrued interest associated with these loans included within our balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. In June of 2016, Dr. Ronald Bain also entered into a $92,000 convertible promissory note with associated warrants under the same terms received by other investors (see Note 7).

On November 15, 2016, a family member of the CEO, a related party, entered into a $50,000 convertible promissory note with associated warrants under the same terms received by other investors (see Note 7).

Domenica Seitz CPA, related to John Seitz, has provided accounting consulting services to the Company. During the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the services provided were valued at $23,660 and $32,625, respectively. The Company has accrued these amounts within accrued expenses and other payables, and they have been reflected in the September 30, 2018 and 2017 financial statements.

John Seitz has not received a salary since May 31, 2013, the date he commenced serving as our CEO and accordingly, no amount has been accrued on our financial statements.

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE

Between June and November 2016, the Company issued eleven convertible promissory notes (“Bridge Financing Notes”) with associated warrants in a private placement to accredited investors for total gross proceeds of $837,000. Three of the notes were to related parties for proceeds totaling $222,000, including the extinguishment of $70,000 worth of related party payables. The convertible notes had a maturity of one year (prior to extension), bear an annual interest rate of 8% and can be converted at the option of the holder at a conversion price of $0.025 per share. In addition, the convertible notes will automatically convert if a qualified equity financing of at least $3 million occurs before maturity and such mandatory conversion price will equal the effective price per share paid in the qualified equity financing. In addition to the convertible notes, the investors received 27.9 million warrants (7.4 million to the above mentioned related parties) with an exercise price of $0.03 and a term of the earlier of three years or upon a change of control. The Company evaluated the various financial instruments under ASC 480 and ASC 815 and determined no instruments or features represented embedded derivatives. Therefore, in accordance with ASC 470-20-25-2, the Company allocated the proceeds between the convertible notes and warrants based on their relative fair values. This resulted in an allocation of approximately $452,000 to the warrants and approximately $385,000 to the convertible notes. After such allocation, the Company evaluated the conversion option to discern whether a beneficial conversion feature existed based upon comparing the effective exercise price of the convertible notes to the fair value of the shares they are convertible into. The Company concluded a beneficial conversion feature existed and measured such beneficial conversion feature at approximately $385,000. Accordingly, the debt discount associated with these notes was approximately $837,000. Such discount was amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term (one year) of the convertible notes.

Upon maturity of eight of the eleven promissory notes in June 2017, the Company issued 3,225,000 extension warrants with an exercise price of $0.03 per share (equal to 25% of the original warrant amount) to the holders of the notes to extend the terms to January 15, 2018. The Company evaluated this modification including considering the fair value of the warrants issued and concluded that extinguishment accounting was required as the present value of future cash flows from the new note, including the fair value of the warrants issued to extend, exceeded the present value of future cash flows of the old note by more than 10%. The fair value of the warrants was deemed to be approximately $51,000 and such amount was recognized immediately as a loss on extinguishment of debt. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. In July and August 2017, the three remaining promissory notes issued in July, August and November 2016 were extended until January 15, 2018 and issued 3,750,000 extension warrants (equal to 25% of the original warrant amount). The Company evaluated this transaction including considering the fair value of the warrants issued and concluded that modification accounting was required as the present value of future cash flows from the new note, including the fair value of the warrants issued to extend, was less than 10% of the present value of future cash flows of the old note. When an instrument is modified, any incremental increase in value (in this case the warrants) should be added to the discount of the notes and such discount should be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest rate method over the new remaining life of the note. The fair value of the warrants, approximately $39,000, was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

Upon revised maturity of the eleven promissory notes on January 15, 2018, the Company issued 2,790,000 extension warrants with an exercise price of $0.10 per share (equal to 10% of the original warrant amount) to the holders of the notes to extend the term to April 16, 2018. The Company evaluated this transaction including considering the fair value of the warrants issued and concluded that extinguishment accounting was required as the present value of future cash flows from the new note, including the fair value of the warrants issued to extend, exceeded the present value of future cash flows of the old note by more than 10%. The fair value of the warrants was deemed to be approximately $217,000 and such amount was recognized immediately as a loss on extinguishment of debt. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. In June 2018, the maturity date of all of the notes was extended to January 15, 2019.

For the year ended September 30, 2018, the amortization of the discounts associated with the Bridge Financing Notes was approximately $30,000. Six of the Bridge Financing Notes with a principal balance of $560,000 plus accrued interest of $86,525 were converted during the year ended September 30, 2018. The remaining note balance at September 30, 2018 is $277,000. See Note 9 for a summary of the warrants outstanding relating to the Bridge Financing Notes.

On December 28, 2016, the Company issued a convertible promissory note (together with the convertible promissory notes issued below, the “Financing Notes”) with 500,000 shares of restricted stock and 550,000 warrants in a private placement to an accredited investor for $50,000 in proceeds. The warrants have a five year term and an exercise price of $0.10. The promissory note has a face value of approximately $56,000, which includes 10% original issue discount (“OID”) and incurs a one-time upfront interest charge of six percent. The holder of the note has the option to convert the note into shares of common stock at a conversion price equalof $0.02 per share. Approximately $450,000 of additional funding is available under similar terms if the Company and the lender mutually agree to $0.12 per share offurther tranches. The Company evaluated the various financial instruments under ASC 480 and ASC 815 and determined no material instruments or features represented embedded derivatives. Therefore, in accordance with ASC 470-20-25-2, the Company allocated the proceeds between the convertible note, restricted common stock, (the then offeringand warrants based on their relative fair values. This resulted in an allocation of approximately $8,000 to the restricted stock, approximately $8,000 to the warrants and approximately $34,000 to the convertible note. After such allocation, the Company evaluated the conversion option to discern whether a beneficial conversion feature existed based upon comparing the effective exercise price of the convertible note to the fair value of the shares it is convertible into. The Company concluded a beneficial conversion feature existed and measured such beneficial conversion feature at approximately $34,000. Accordingly, at December 28, 2016, the debt discount associated with these notes was approximately $56,000. Such discount was amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term (seven months) of the convertible note. For the year ended September 30, 2017 amortization of this discount totaled $56,000 and is included in interest expense in the statement of operations. The note, related OID and accrued interest were converted into approximately 5.5 million shares of GulfSlope Energy common stock in a series of conversions beginning on July 10, 2017 and ending with a conversion on September 18, 2017 on which date all were paid in full.

On March 14, 2017, the Company issued a convertible promissory note with 1,000,000 shares of restricted stock and 1,100,000 warrants in a private placement to an accredited investor for $100,000 in proceeds. The warrants have a five-year term and an exercise price of $0.10. The promissory note has a face value of approximately $111,000, which includes 10% original issue discount (“OID”), and incurs a one-time upfront interest charge of six percent. The holder of the note has the option to convert the note into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.02 per share. Approximately $350,000 of additional funding is available under similar terms if the Company and the lender mutually agree to unaffiliated investors).  Asfurther tranches. The Company evaluated the various financial instruments under ASC 480 and ASC 815 and determined no material instruments or features represented embedded derivatives. Therefore, in accordance with ASC 470-20-25-2, the Company allocated the proceeds between the convertible note, restricted common stock, and warrants based on their relative fair values. This resulted in an allocation of September 30, 2013, there wasapproximately $17,000 to the restricted stock, approximately $14,000 to the warrants and approximately $69,000 to the convertible note. After such allocation, the Company evaluated the conversion option to discern whether a totalbeneficial conversion feature existed based upon comparing the effective exercise price of $667 accrued interestthe convertible note to the fair value of the shares it is convertible into. The Company concluded a beneficial conversion feature existed and measured such beneficial conversion feature at approximately $69,000. Accordingly, at March 14, 2017, the debt discount associated with these loansnotes was approximately $111,000. Such discount will be amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term (seven months) of the convertible note. For the year ended September 30, 2017 amortization of this discount totaled approximately $106,000 and the Company has recordedis included in interest expense forin the same amount.statement of operations. In October 2013, Dr. BainSeptember 2017, $30,000 was converted principalinto 1.5 million shares of stock, leaving a note balance of $81,111 at September 30, 2017. The remaining balance and accrued interest were converted in October 2017 at which time all was paid in full.

On October 16, 2017, the amountCompany issued a convertible promissory note with 1,000,000 shares of $180,408restricted stock and 1,100,000 warrants in a private placement to an accredited investor for $100,000 in proceeds. The warrants have a five-year term and an exercise price of $0.10. The promissory note has a face value of $110,000, which includes 10% original issue discount (“OID”), and incurs a one-time upfront interest charge of six percent. The holder of the note has the option to convert the note into 1,503,403 shares of common stock (aat a conversion rateprice of $.12$0.02 per share).  In November 2013,share. Approximately $250,000 of additional funding is available under similar terms if the Company repaidand the lender mutually agree to further tranches. The Company evaluated the various financial instruments under ASC 480 and ASC 815 and determined no material instruments or features represented embedded derivatives. Therefore, in fullaccordance with ASC 470-20-25-2, the Company allocated the proceeds between the convertible note, restricted common stock, and warrants based on their relative fair values. This resulted in an allocation of approximately $21,000 to the restricted stock, approximately $20,000 remaining principal balance (plus accrued interest)to the warrants and approximately $59,000 to the convertible note. After such allocation, the Company evaluated the conversion option to discern whether a beneficial conversion feature existed based upon comparing the effective exercise price of the convertible promissory note.


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Domenica Seitz, CPA, has provided consulting servicesnote to the Company. fair value of the shares it is convertible into. The Company concluded a beneficial conversion feature existed and measured such beneficial conversion feature at approximately $59,000. Accordingly, at October 16, 2017, the debt discount associated with these notes was $110,000. Such discount was amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term (seven months) of the convertible note. In April 2018 the note and accrued interest was converted into 5.8 million shares of common stock and paid in full.

On December 15, 2017, the Company issued a convertible promissory note with 1,000,000 shares of restricted stock and 1,100,000 warrants in a private placement to an accredited investor for $100,000 in proceeds. The warrants have a five-year term and an exercise price of $0.10. The promissory note has a face value of $110,000, which includes 10% original issue discount (“OID”), and incurs a one-time upfront interest charge of six percent. The holder of the note has the option to convert the note into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.02 per share. Approximately $150,000 of additional funding is available under similar terms if the Company and the lender mutually agree to further tranches. The Company evaluated the various financial instruments under ASC 480 and ASC 815 and determined no material instruments or features represented embedded derivatives. Therefore, in accordance with ASC 470-20-25-2, the Company allocated the proceeds between the convertible note, restricted common stock, and warrants based on their relative fair values. This resulted in an allocation of approximately $28,000 to the restricted stock, approximately $27,000 to the warrants and approximately $45,000 to the convertible note. After such allocation, the Company evaluated the conversion option to discern whether a beneficial conversion feature existed based upon comparing the effective exercise price of the convertible note to the fair value of the shares it is convertible into. The Company concluded a beneficial conversion feature existed and measured such beneficial conversion feature at approximately $45,000. Accordingly, at December 15, 2017, the debt discount associated with these notes was $110,000. Such discount was amortized using the effective interest rate method over the term (seven months) of the convertible note. In June 2018 the note and accrued interest was converted into 5.8 million shares of common stock and paid in full.

See Note 9 for a summary of the warrants outstanding relating to the Financing Notes.

NOTE 8 – Fair Value Measurement

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1:Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. GulfSlope considers active markets as those in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2:Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. This category includes those derivative instruments that GulfSlope values using observable market data. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the term of the derivative instrument, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Instruments in this category include non-exchange traded derivative financial instruments as well as long-term incentive plan liabilities calculated using the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value as of the measurement date.
Level 3:Measured based on prices or valuation models that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and less observable from objective sources (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).

Financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy GulfSlope Energy, Inc.’s liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2018 (no financial assets or liabilities were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2017):

   Fair Value Measurements Using
   Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
  Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total Carrying 
Description  (Level 1)  (Level 2)  (Level 3)  Value as of 
   (In thousands)
Derivative Financial Instrument  $  $(271,710) $  $(271,710)
Total as of Total as of September 30, 2018  $  $(271,710) $  $(271,710)

During the fiscal yearyears ended September 30, 2013, the amount of services rendered was nominal2018 and was donated.

As of September 30, 2013, executive officers paid $60,100 to trade vendors on behalf of2017, the Company in the ordinary course of business.

did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

NOTE 79 - COMMON STOCK/PAID IN CAPITAL


In October 2011, the Company sold 2,000,000 shares

At our annual shareholder meeting in May of common stock for $20,000 cash in a private placement.


Effective April 13, 2012, the Company completed a reincorporation in the State of Delaware from the State of Utah.  The reincorporation was effected by the merger of Plan A with and into GulfSlope Energy, Inc., a newly formed, wholly owned Delaware subsidiary.  As of the effective time of the reincorporation merger, Plan A ceased to exist as a separate entity with GulfSlope being the surviving entity.  Each outstanding share of common stock of Plan A was automatically converted into one share of GulfSlope common stock.  The par value of GulfSlope common stock and preferred stock changed from $0.01 per share to $0.001 per share.  In addition,2018 our shareholders approved increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock was increased from 50,000,000975,000,000 to 750,000,000 and the1,500,000,000. The number of authorized shares of preferred stock was increased from 5,000,000 tonot changed and is 50,000,000.  These financial statements and related notes give retroactive effect to

As discussed in Note 7, during the change in par value.


In May 2012,year ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 20,000,00026.2 million warrants in conjunction with the Bridge Financing Notes. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.03 and a term of the earlier of 3 years or upon a change of control. In November 2016, the Company issued 1.7 million warrants in conjunction with the Bridge Financing Notes. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.03 and a term of the earlier of 3 years or upon a change of control. In June through August 2017, the maturity date of all of the Bridge Financing Notes was extended to January 15, 2018 in exchange for the issuance of 25% additional warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.03 and the same expiration date (three years from original transaction) as the original warrants. In January 2018, the maturity date of all of the Bridge Financing Notes was extended to April 16, 2018 in exchange for the issuance of 10% additional warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.10 and the same expiration date (three years from original transaction) as the original warrants. In June 2018, a majority of the Bridge Note holders extended their notes to January 15, 2019, thus extending all the remaining Bridge Notes to this date. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the Black Scholes valuation model with the following key assumptions:

The fair value of the warrants were determined using the Black Scholes valuation model with the following key assumptions:

   June
2016
  July
2016
  August
2016
  November
2016
  June
2017
  July
2017
  August
2017
  January
2018
 
Warrants Issued 12.9 million  10.0 million  3.3 million  1.7 million  3.2 million  2.5 million  1.25 million  2.8 Million 
Stock Price: 0.054(1) 0.040(1) 0.032(1) 0.029(1) 0.025(1) 0.019(1) 0.016(1) 0.11(1)
Exercise Price 0.03  0.03  0.03  0.03  0.03  0.03  0.03  0.10 
                         
Term 3 years  3 years  3 years  3 years  2 years  2 years  2 years  1.5 years 
Risk Free Rate .87% .80% .88% 1.28% 1.35% 1.35% 1.33% 1.89%
                         
Volatility 135% 138% 137% 131% 135% 136% 135% 163%
                         
(1)   Fair market value on the date of agreement.

A summary of warrants, issued in conjunction with the Bridge Financing Notes and outstanding at September 30, 2018:

  Warrants Outstanding  Warrants Exercisable 
Date Issued Exercise
Price
  Number
Outstanding
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Yrs)
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Number
Exercisable
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
June 2016 $0.03   12,566,667   .69   $0.03   12,566,667   $0.03  
July 2016 $0.03   10,000,000   .79   $0.03   10,000,000   $0.03  
August 2016 $0.03   3,333,333   .88   $0.03   3,333,333   $0.03  
November 2016 $0.03   1,666,667   1.13   $0.03   1,666,667   $0.03  
June 2017 $0.03   3,141,667   .69   $0.03   3,141,667   $0.03  
July 2017 $0.03   2,500,000   .79   $0.03   2,500,000   $0.03  
August 2017 $0.03   833,333   .88   $0.03   833,333   $0.03  
August 2017 $0.03   416,667   1.13   $0.03   416,667   $0.03  
January 2018 $0.10   2,790,000   .78   $0.10   2,790,000   $0.10  

In December 2016 and March 2017 the Company issued 500,000 and 1,000,000 shares of GulfSlope Energy stock, respectively to an investor as part of a financing transaction (see Financing Notes in Note 7). In December 2016 and March 2017 the Company issued 550,000 and 1,100,000 warrants to purchase stock at $0.10 per share to an investor as part of a financing transaction (see Financing Notes in Note 7). The warrants have a term of 5 years.

In October 2017 and December 2017 the Company issued 1,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares of GulfSlope Energy stock, respectively to an investor as part of a financing transaction (see Financing Notes in Note 7). In October 2017 and December 2017 the Company issued 1,100,000 and 1,100,000 warrants to purchase stock at $0.10 per share to an investor as part of a financing transaction (see Financing Notes in Note 7). The warrants have a term of 5 years.

A summary of the Financing Note warrants, issued in conjunction with the Financing Notes and outstanding at September 30, 2018:

     Warrants OutstandingWarrants Exercisable 
Exercise Price  Number Outstanding  Remaining Contractual Life (Yrs) Weighted Average Exercise Price  Number
Exercisable
 Weighted Average Exercise Price 
$0.10   550,000   3.25  $0.10   550,000  $0.10  
$0.10   1,100,000   3.46  $0.10   1,100,000  $0.10  
$0.10   1,100,000   4.04  $0.10   1,100,000  $0.10  
$0.10   1,100,000   4.21  $0.10   1,100,000  $0.10  

Beginning in August 2018, the Company began negotiating a capital raise which is expected to consist of the issuance of common shares and warrants. The specific terms of the capital raise have not been finalized including the number of shares and warrants to be received by each investor. Through September 30, 2018, approximately $970,000 has been received from investors related to this capital raise; however, the agreements have not been finalized, and no shares or equity have been issued. As such, the funds received have been recorded as a liability on the balance sheet as of September 30, 2018.

In September 2018, the Company issued approximately 4 million shares of common stock valued at approximately $231,000 on the date of grant and 2 million warrants valued at $80,000 utilizing the Black Scholes model with an exercise price of $0.15 per share in settlement of a liability for services rendered.

NOTE 10 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

On January 1, 2017, 33.5 million stock options were granted to John Preftokis,employees, officers and directors of the Company. The CEO was not included in the award. The stock options vested 50% on January 1, 2017 and 50% on January 1, 2018. The stock options are exercisable for seven years from the original grant date of January 1, 2017, until January 1, 2024.

In May 2018, 500,000 stock options were granted to an employee. In June 2018, 33.5 million stock options were granted to employees, officers and directors of the Company. The CEO was not included in the award. Approximately 33% of the stock options vested on June 1, 2018 and approximately 33% will vest on June 1, 2019 and 2020, respectively, provided that the option holder continues to serve as an employee or director on the vesting date. The stock options are exercisable from the original grant date until December 31, 2025.

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized over the vesting period. The Company recognized $1,857,531 and $653,669 in stock-based compensation expense for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. A portion of these costs allocable to the Company’s former presidentexploration activities, $820,877 and chief executive officer,$195,125 were capitalized to unproved properties and the remainder was recorded as general and administrative expenses, for services rendered valuedthe years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity during the year ended September 30, 2018:

  Number
of
Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

  Average
Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at beginning of period  35,500,000  $0.033         
Granted  68,000,000   0.075        
Exercised             
Cancelled             
Outstanding at end of period  103,500,000  $0.0605   3.32  $1.2 million 
Vested and expected to vest  103,500,000  $0.0605   3.32  $1.2 million 
Exercisable at end of period  54,500,000  $0.0475     $1.3 million 

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of options granted. The weighted-average fair values of stock options granted for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were based on the following assumptions at $200,000 or $0.01 per share.


In May 2012, the date of grant as follows:

  2018  2017 
Expected dividend yield  0%  0%
Expected stock price volatility  145.2%  127.2%
Risk-free interest rate  2.7%  1.71%
Expected life of options  7 years   4 years 
Weighted-average grant date fair value $0.065  $0.022 

The Company issued 10,000,000 sharesused its historical stock trading price volatility for the last four years. The Company has no historical data regarding the expected life of common stockthe options and therefore used the simplified method of calculating the expected life. The risk free rate was calculated using the U.S. Treasury constant maturity rates similar to five third parties for services rendered valued at $100,000 or $0.01 per share.


In May 2012, the expected life of the options, as published by the Federal Reserve. The Company issued 50,000,000 shares of common stockhas no plans to a third party for services rendered pursuant to a one-year consulting agreement. This agreement was valued at $500,000 or $0.01 per share.  declare any future dividends.

As of September 30, 2012, $208,333 had been expensed with $291,667 recorded as a prepaid expense.  The remaining $291,6672018 there was expensed as$2.7 million of September 30, 2013.


In May 2012, the Company issued 50,000,000 shares of common stock to James Askew, its former president and chief executive officer, for services rendered pursuant to a one-year consulting agreement.  This agreement was valued at $500,000 or $0.01 per share and expensed in full as the issuance was to an employee of the Company (see Note 6 above).

In May and June 2012, the Company sold 76,500,000 shares of common stock for $765,000 cash in a private placement.

In June 2012, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with John Preftokis, the Company’s former president and chief executive officer, for 5,000,000 shares of common stock.  The shares were subsequently issued in July 2012.  This agreement was valued at $50,000, or $0.01 per share.  As of September 30, 2012, $13,611 had been expensed with $36,389 recorded as a prepaid expense.  The remaining $36,389 was expensed as of September 30, 2013.

During February and March 2013, the Company sold 47,000,000 shares of common stock for cash proceeds of $470,000.

During April 2013, the Company issued a total of 6,000,000 shares of common stock to two third parties for services rendered.  The shares were valued at $60,000.

During April 2013, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to John B. Connally III as consideration for termination of a consulting agreement (see Note 6 above).

During April 2013, the Company issued 243,516,666 shares of common stock to third parties in relationunrecognized stock-based compensation cost related to the licensing of certain seismic data (see Note 3 above), of which 190,045,556 of the shares were issued to John Seitz and 40,045,555 shares were issued to Ronald A. Bain.  As a result of that transaction, both Mr. Seitz and Dr. Bain became holders in excess of 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.  Prior to this transaction neither Mr. Seitz nor Dr. Bain were officers, directors or 5% or more shareholders.

During April 2013, the Company sold 16,666,667 shares of common stock for $2,000,000 cash or $0.12 per share.
During June 2013, the Company sold 833,333 shares of common stock for $100,000 cash or $0.12 per share.

During July 2013, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to its chief executive officer upon conversion of $1,200,000 in debt (see Note 6 above).

During August and September 2013, the Company sold a total of 8,043,334 shares of common stock for $965,200 cash or $0.12 per share.

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NOTE 8– COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In March 2013, the Company licensed certain seismic data pursuant to two agreements.  With respect to the first agreement, as of September 30, 2013, the Company has paid $2,135,500 in cash, and has provided an additional $2,500,000 in an escrow account, $2,000,000 of which will be released to the vendor in the third quarter of fiscal 2014.  This amount has been recorded as restricted cash as of September 30, 2013.  The Company is obligated to provide the remaining $1,500,000 in an escrow account upon the delivery of certain additional seismic data by the vendor to the Company, which isoption grants expected to occur during the first calendar quarterbe amortized over a weighted average period of 2014.  With respect to the second agreement, as of September 30, 2013, the Company has paid $2,006,130 in cash and is obligated to pay $1,003,065 during April 2014 and $1,003,065 during April 2015.

In July 2013, the Company entered into a two-year office lease agreement.  The agreement calls for monthly payments of approximately $20,200 for the first twelve months and $20,500 for the second twelve months.  In addition, the Company paid an $18,760 security deposit in July 2013.

In August 2013, the Company entered into a one-year consulting agreement with a third party.  The agreement calls for monthly retainer payments of $11,000 per month for the first four months (a total of $44,000).  As of September 30, 2013, the Company has paid two payments for a total of $22,000.  After the fourth month, the consultant will be compensated on a time and materials basis.

three years.

NOTE 911SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


During October 2013,COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, the Company sold 42,952,773may become involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. No legal proceedings, government actions, administrative actions, investigations or claims are currently pending against us or involve the Company.

In July 2018 the Company entered into a 39 month lease for approximately 5,000 square feet of office space in 4 Houston Center in downtown Houston. Annual base rent is approximately $94 thousand for the first 18 months, increasing to approximately $97 thousand and $99 thousand, respectively during the remaining term of the lease.

The Company reached an agreement with a vendor in August 2018 for the settlement of approximately $1 million in debt. The vendor was paid $150,000 in cash, future cash payments of $7,500 and 10 million shares of GulfSlope common stock. The agreement contains a provision that upon the sale of the common stock if the original debt is not fully satisfied, full payment will be made, under a mutually agreed payment plan. If the stock is sold for a gain any surplus in excess of $1.3 million shall be a private placement atcredit against future purchases from the vendor. The agreement was determined to meet the definition of a price of $0.12 per share for $5,154,333 cash.


In October 2013, the Company issued 1,503,403 shares of common stock to Dr. Bain, the Company’s chief operating officer, to settle $180,408 of debt.

In October 2013, the Company issued 937,500 shares of common stock to Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president, to settle $112,500 of fees due to Mr. Rodgers for services rendered.

In October 2013, the Company issued 1,620,000 shares of common stock to three employees pursuant to employment arrangements. The Company has agreed to make gross-up payments to these recipients to cover the three employees’ personal income tax obligationsderivative in connectionaccordance with these grants.

In October 2013, the Company issued to Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president Engineering and Business Development, a ten-year option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.12 per share.  The options vest 50% in October 2014 and 50% in October 2015.


F-15


GulfSlope Energy, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Condensed Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2013 andASC 815. At September 30, 2013
(Unaudited)

  
December 31,
2013
  
September 30,
2013
 
       
Assets      
Current Assets      
Cash $3,344,071  $310,199 
Restricted Cash  2,500,506   2,500,317 
Prepaid Expenses  348,711   5,514 
Total Current Assets  6,193,288   2,816,030 
Property, Plant, and Equipment (net)  78,434   70,188 
Other Non-Current Assets  18,760   18,760 
Total Assets $6,290,482  $2,904,978 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
        
Current Liabilities        
Accounts Payable $274,379  $156,439 
Related Party Payable  366,480   490,101 
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables  3,003,065   3,093,065 
Accrued Interest  162,042   94,986 
Note Payable  94,273   - 
Loan from Related-Party  5,300,000   5,500,000 
Total Current Liabilities  9,200,239   9,334,591 
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables, Net of Current Portion   3,003,065   3,003,065 
Total Liabilities $12,203,304  $12,337,656 
Stockholders' Deficit        
Preferred Stock; par value ($0.001);  -   - 
Authorized 50,000,000 shares        
none issued or outstanding        
Common Stock; par value ($0.001);  624,223   577,210 
Authorized 750,000,000 shares; 624,223,676 and        
       577,210,000 issued and outstanding, respectively        
Additional Paid-in-Capital  14,761,617   9,139,917 
Deficit accumulated during  the exploration stage  (21,298,662)   (19,149,805) 
Total Stockholders' Deficit  (5,912,822)   (9,432,678) 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit $6,290,482  $2,904,978 

 See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.


F-16


GulfSlope Energy, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Condensed Statements2018 there is a fair value liability of Operations
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and
For the Period from Inception through December 31, 2013
(Unaudited)

  For the three months ended  For the three months ended  
Since Inception
(12/12/03)
through
 
  December 31, 2013  December 31, 2012  December 31, 2013 
Revenues $-  $-  $9,694 
Revenues from Related Parties  -   -   2,346 
Total Revenue  -   -   12,040 
Cost of Sales  -   -   8,394 
Cost of Sales to Related Parties  -   -   2,101 
Total Cost of Sales  -   -   10,495 
Gross Profit  -   -   1,545 
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  1,676,548   -   16,797,122 
General & Administrative Expenses  404,253   396,376   4,324,045 
Net Loss from Operations  (2,080,801)  (396,376)  (21,119,622)
Other Income/(Expenses):            
Interest Income  1,300   -   1,616 
Interest Expense  (69,356)  -   (179,856)
Net Loss Before Income Taxes  (2,148,857)  (396,376)  (21,297,862)
Provision for Income Taxes  -   -   (800)
Net Loss  (2,148,857)  (396,376)  (21,298,662)
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted $(0.00) $(0.00)    
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted  609,025,787   235,150,000     


See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.


F-17


GulfSlope Energy, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and
For the Period from Inception through December 31, 2013
(Unaudited)
  
For the three months ended
December 31, 2013
  
For the three months ended
December 31, 2012
  
Since Inception (12/10/03) Through
December 31, 2013
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net Loss $(2,148,857) $(396,376) $(21,298,662)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/loss to net cash            
From Operating Activities:            
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  1,676,548   -   16,797,122 
Depreciation  6,558   -   22,681 
Stock Issued for Services  221,472   -   1,731,472 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities            
Prepaid Expenses  (228,449)  128,818   (233,963)
Other Assets  -   -   (18,760)
Accounts Payable  19,130   2,976   66,111 
Related Party Payable  (123,621)  (31,183)  241,003 
Accrued Interest  67,464   -   162,450 
Accrued Liabilities  22,500   -   67,500 
Net Cash From Operating Activities  (487,255)  (295,765)  (2,463,046)
             
INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
Exploration Costs  (1,577,738)  -   (7,966,057)
Purchase of Equipment  (14,804)  -   (99,615)
Net Cash From Investing Activities  (1,592,542)  -   (8,065,672)
             
FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
Restricted Cash  (189)  -   (2,500,506)
Proceeds from Stock Issuance  5,154,333   -   9,713,770 
Proceeds from Related Party Loans  -   -   6,741,769 
Payments on Note Payable  (20,475)  -   (20,475)
Payments on Related Party Loans  (20,000)  -   (61,769)
Net Cash From Financing Activities  5,113,669   -   13,872,789 
             
Net Increase/(Decrease) in cash  3,033,872   (295,765)  3,344,071 
Beginning Cash Balance  310,199   423,009   - 
Ending Cash Balance $3,344,071  $127,244  $3,344,071 
             
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Activities            
Cash Paid for Income Taxes $-  $-  $925 
Cash Paid for Interest $912  $-  $12,268 
Related Party Debt Forgiveness $-  $-  $11,023 
Stock Issued for Prepaid Expenses $-  $-  $550,000 
Property Contributed by Shareholder $-  $-  $1,500 
Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities            
Stock Issued on Settlement of Related Party Note $180,000  $-  $1,380,000 
Prepaid Asset Financed by Note Payable $114,748  $-  $114,748 
Settlement of Accrued Expenses through Stock Issuance $112,500  $-  $112,500 
See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

F-18


GulfSlope Energy, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
December 31, 2013


$271,710.

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In October 2018, the Company purchased an insurance policy for $159,995 and financed $146,310 of the premium by executing a note payable.

In October 2018, the Company paid the 80% lease bonus payment and the first year rentals in the amount of $139,809 and was awarded Gulf of Mexico lease block Eugene Island, South Addition 371.

In November 2018, the Company paid the 80% lease bonus payment and the first year rentals in the amount of $187,809 and was awarded Gulf of Mexico lease block Vermillion, South Addition 376.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

Condensed Balance Sheets

As of June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  June 30,
2019
 September 30,
2018
Assets        
Current Assets        
Cash $2,299,930  $5,621,814 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets  57,494   32,042 
Accounts Receivable, net  14,164,519   6,286,796 
Total Current Assets  16,521,943   11,940,652 
Property and Equipment, Net of Depreciation  10,901   14,786 
Oil and Natural Gas Properties, Full Cost Method of Accounting Unproved Properties  17,318,916   8,112,784 
Other Non-Current Assets  3,699,319   24,785 
Total Non-Current Assets  21,029,136   8,152,355 
Total Assets $37,551,079  $20,093,007 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)        
Current Liabilities        
Accounts Payable $19,376,643  $7,591,236 
Deposits from Joint Interest Owners  —     4,078,786 
Related Party Payable  351,025   306,386 
Accrued Interest Payable  2,102,729   1,732,239 
Accrued Expenses and Other Payables  1,507,541   268,862 
Loans from Related Parties  8,725,500   9,084,500 
Notes Payable  307,666   —   
Term Loan  716,265   —   
Convertible Promissory Notes Payable, net of Debt Discount  84,515   135,000 
Funds Received from Capital Raise  —     965,800 
Derivative Financial Instrument  3,917,008   271,710 
Other  53,510   44,723 
Total Current Liabilities  37,142,402   24,479,242 
Total Liabilities  37,142,402   24,479,242 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)        
Stockholders’ Equity        
Preferred Stock; par value ($0.001); Authorized 50,000,000 shares none issued or outstanding  —     —   
Common Stock; par value ($0.001); Authorized 1,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,092,266,844 and 832,013,272, June 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018 , respectively  1,092,266   832,013 
Additional Paid-in-Capital  53,890,767   36,640,009 
Accumulated Deficit  (54,574,356)  (41,858,257)
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)  408,677   (4,386,235)
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) $37,551,079  $20,093,007 

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these condensed financial statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

  For the Three
Months
Ended
June 30, 2019
 For the Three
Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
 For the Nine
Months
Ended
June 30, 2019
 For the Nine
Months
Ended
June 30, 2018
Revenues $—    $—    $—    $—   
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  4,252,539   —     4,252,539     
General & Administrative Expenses  439,242   785,990   955,901   1,176,455 
Net Loss from Operations  (4,691,781)  (785,990)  (5,208,440)  (1,176,455)
Other Income/(Expenses):                
Interest Expense, net  (2,080,620)  (207,335)  (2,284,928)  (659,901)
Loss on Debt Extinguishment  —     —     (5,099,340)  (217,141)
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Financial Instrument  (106,399)  —     (123,391)  —   
Net Loss Before Income Taxes  (6,878,800)  (993,325)  (12,716,099)  (2,053,497)
Provision for Income Taxes  —     —     —     —   
Net Loss $(6,878,800) $(993,325) $(12,716,099) $(2,053,497)
Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted $(0.01) $(0.00) $(0.01) $(0.00)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted  1,090,288,822   785,008,992   946,785,438   750,498,503 

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these condensed financial statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

(unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

  Common Stock Additional Paid- Accumulated Net Shareholders’
  Shares Amount In Capital Deficit Equity (Deficit)
Balance at March 31, 2019  1,089,433,510  $1,089,433  $52,794,028  $(47,695,556) $6,187,905 
Stock Based Compensation  —     —     415,111   —     415,111 
Warrants Issued in Debt Transaction  —     —     447,383   —     447,383 
Bridge Note Warrant Extensions  —     —     152,078   —     152,078 
Stock Issued for Warrant Exercise  2,833,334   2,833   82,167   —     85,000 
Net Loss  —     —     —     (6,878,800)  (6,878,800)
Balance at June 30, 2019  1,092,266,844  $1,092,266  $53,890,767  $(54,574,356) $408,677 

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

  Common Stock Additional Paid- Accumulated Net Shareholders’
  Shares Amount In Capital Deficit Equity (Deficit)
Balance at March 31, 2018  778,820,050  $778,820  $32,618,329  $(40,281,695) $(6,884,546)
Stock Based Compensation  —     —     1,371,150   —     1,371,150 
Common Stock Issued To Settle Debt  1,200,000   1,200   85,800   —     87,000 
Common Stock Issued For Conversion Of Convertible Promissory Notes Plus Accrued Interest  33,780,462   33,780   752,431   —     786,211 
Net Loss  —     —     —     (993,325)  (993,325)
Balance at June 30, 2018  813,800,512  $813,800  $34,827,710  $(41,275,020) $(5,633,510)


The accompanying notes are an integral part to these condensed financial statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

(unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended June 30 2019

  Common Stock Additional Paid- Accumulated Net Shareholders’
  Shares Amount In Capital Deficit Equity (Deficit)
Balance at September 30, 2018  832,013,272  $832,013  $36,640,009  $(41,858,257) $(4,386,235)
Stock Based Compensation  —     —     1,217,213   —     1,217,213 
Warrants Issued in Debt Transaction  —     —     5,090,470   —     5,090,470 
Stock Issued in Capital Raise  19,325,000   19,325   946,925   —     966,250 
Bridge Notes Warrant Extension  —     —     152,078   —     152,078 
Stock Issued for Warrant Exercise  240,928,572   240,928   9,844,072   —     10,085,000
Net Loss  —     —     —     (12,716,099)  (12,716,099 
Balance at June 30, 2019  1,092,266,844  $1,092,266  $53,890,767  $(54,574,356) $408,677 

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2018

  Common Stock Additional Paid- Accumulated Net Shareholders’
  Shares Amount In Capital Deficit Equity (Deficit)
Balance at September 30, 2017  692,196,625  $692,196  $27,212,577  $(39,221,523) $(11,316,750)
Stock Based Compensation  —     —     1,464,531   —     1,464,531 
Common Stock Issued To Settle Debt  1,200,000   1,200   85,800   —     87,000 
Common Stock Issued for Services  80,293,425   80,294   4,814,961   —     4,895,255 
Common Stock Issued for Convertible Promissory Note  2,000,000   2,000   47,094   —     49,094 
Value of Beneficial Conversion Feature in Conjunction with Convertible Promissory Notes  —     —     103,519   —     103,519 
Value of Warrants in Conjunction with Convertible Promissory Notes  —     —     47,386   —     47,386 
Common Stock Issued for Conversion of Convertible Promissory Note and Accrued Interest  38,110,462   38,110   834,701   —     872,811 
Value of Warrants issued with Bridge Note Extensions  —     —     217,141   —     217,141
Net Loss  —     —     —     (2,053,497)  (2,053,497)
Balance at June 30, 2018  813,800,512  $813,800  $34,827,710  $(41,275,020) $(5,633,510)

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these condensed financial statements.

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GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

 Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018

(Unaudited)

  For the Nine
Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 For the Nine
Months Ended
June 30, 2018
OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net Loss $(12,716,099) $(2,053,497)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Operating Activities:        
Impairment of Oil and Natural Gas Properties  4,252,539   —   
Depreciation  3,884   3,712 
Stock Based Compensation  558,018   850,798 
Loss on Derivative Financial Instruments  123,391   —   
Stock Issued for Services  —     17,145 
Debt Discount Amortization  249,670   254,501 
Loss Recorded to Interest Expense for Issuance of Convertible Notes  1,726,149   —   
Loss on Debt Extinguishment  5,099,340   217,141 
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:        
(Increase)/Decrease in Accounts Receivable  (11,552,257)  (627,552)
(Increase)/Decrease in Prepaid Expenses  120,858   96,688 
Increase/(Decrease) in Deposits from Joint Interest Owners  (4,078,786)  3,015,000 
Increase/(Decrease) in Accounts Payable  7,532,813   607,156 
Increase/(Decrease) in Related Party Payable  44,638   2,011 
Increase/(Decrease) in Accrued Expenses and Other Payables  1,238,679   (100,000)
Increase/(Decrease) in Other  8,787   —   
Increase/(Decrease) in Accrued Interest  370,490   400,212 
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Operating Activities  (7,017,885)  2,683,315 
 INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Equipment Purchases  —     (3,244)
Deposits  —     (24,785)
Insurance proceeds received  660,629   —   
Investments in Oil and Gas Properties  (9,762,984)  (752,814)
Proceeds From Sale of Working Interest  —     2,884,651 
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Investing Activities  (9,102,355)  2,103,808 
 FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from Term Loan  11,000,000   —   
Proceeds from Convertible Promissory Notes  1,819,000   200,000 
Proceeds from Exercise of Warrants  85,000   —   
Payments on Note Payable  (105,644)  (116,882)
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities  12,798,356   83,118 
 Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash  (3,321,884)  4,870,241 
Beginning Cash Balance  5,621,814   6,426 
Ending Cash Balance $2,299,930  $4,876,667 
Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Activities:        
  Cash Paid for Interest $3,903  $5,188 
Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities:        
  Prepaid Asset Financed by Note Payable $146,310  $156,718 
  Debt Issuance Costs in Accounts Payable $555,923  $—   
  Capital Expenditures Included in Accounts Payable $—    $3,088 
  Stock-Based Compensation Capitalized to Unproved Properties $659,646  $613,733 
  Stock Issued for Consulting Services Capitalized to Unproved Properties $—    $4,880,000 
  Loans Extinguished through Exercise of Warrants $10,000,000  $—   
  Stock Issued for Settlement of Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses $—    $73,505 
  Wells In Process Included in Accounts Payable $3,696,671  $85,127 
  Stock Issued to Settle Convertible Promissory Notes and Accrued Interest $—    $872,812 
  Funds Received from Capital Raise Transferred to Equity $965,800  $—   
  Bridge Note Warrant Extension Recorded to Additional Paid-In-Capital $152,078  $—   
  Derivative Liability Recorded at Issuance of Convertible Promissory Notes $3,521,907  $—   

The accompanying notes are an integral part to these condensed financial statements.

GulfSlope Energy, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

June 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS


GulfSlope Energy, Inc. (the “Company,” “GulfSlope,” “our” and words of similar import), a Delaware corporation, is an independent energy company intent upon engaging in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and production of crude oil and natural gas properties.    To this end,exploration and production company whose interests are concentrated in the Company entered the exploration stage on March 22, 2013 when it executedUnited States Gulf of Mexico (“GOM”) federal waters offshore Louisiana. GulfSlope is a master license agreement with a geophysicaltechnically driven company to license certainwho uses its licensed 2.2 million acres of three-dimensional (3-D) seismic data for the purposesto identify, evaluate, and acquire assets with attractive economic profiles. 

As of engaging in the exploration of oil and natural gas.

June 30, 2019, GulfSlope has no production or proved reserves.

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


The condensed financial statements included herein are unaudited. However, these condensed financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which, in the opinion of management are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for an entire year. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Company’s condensed financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.


Certain information, accounting policies, and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to certain rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2013,2018, which were included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.


Cash2018, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 31, 2018.

Cash Equivalents

GulfSlope considers highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and original maturities to the Company of three months or less to be cash equivalents. CashThere were no cash equivalents consist primarily of interest-bearing bank accountsat June 30, 2019 and money market funds.    The Company’s cash positions represent assets held in checking and money market accounts.    These assets are generally available on a daily or weekly basis and are highly liquid in nature.


September 30, 2018.

Liquidity/Going Concern


We have

The Company has incurred accumulated losses as of June 30, 2019 of $54.6 million, has negative working capital of $20.6 million and for the periodnine months ended June 30, 2019 generated losses of $12.7 million and negative cash flows from inception to December 31, 2013operations of $21,298,662.$7 million. Further losses are anticipated in developing our business. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As a result, our auditors have expressedthere exists substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. As of December 31, 2013,June 30, 2019, we had $3,344,071$2.3 million of unrestricted cash on hand, excluding $2,500,506$2.0 million of restricted cash in an escrow account earmarkedthis amount is for a futurethe payment associated with the acquisition of seismic data.joint payables from drilling operations. The Company estimates that it will need to raise a minimum of $15$10.0 million to fund operations through December 31, 2014, and likely significantly more capital to meet its obligations during the subsequent 12 months.and planned expenditures through September 2020. The $10 million is comprised primarily of capital project expenditures as well as general and administrative expenses. It does not include any amounts due under outstanding debt obligations, which amounted to $11.6 million of current principal and interest as of June 30, 2019. The Company plans to finance the Companyoperations and planned expenditures through best-efforts equity and/or debt financings.financings and/or farm-out agreements. The Company also plans to extend the agreements associated with all loans, the accrued interest payable on these loans, as well as the Company’s accrued liabilities. There are no assurances that financing will be available with acceptable terms, if at all or that obligations can be extended. If the Company is not successful in obtaining financing or extending obligations, operations would need to be curtailed or ceased, or the Company would need to sell assets or consider alternative plans up to and including restructuring. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


Full Cost Method


The Company uses the full cost method of accounting for its oil and natural gas exploration and development activities.activities as defined by the SEC. Under the full cost method of accounting, all costs associated with thesuccessful and unsuccessful exploration for and development of oil and gas reservesactivities are capitalized on a country-by-country basis into a single cost center (“full cost pool”). Such costs include landproperty acquisition costs, geological and geophysical (“G&G”) expenses,costs, carrying charges on non-producing properties, costs of drilling both productive and non-productive wells and overhead charges directly related to acquisition, exploration and development activities.


Proceeds from property sales will generally be credited to the full cost pool, with no gain or loss recognized, unless such a sale would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and the proved reserves attributable to these costs.  A significant alteration would typically involve a sale of 25% or more of the proved reserves related to a single full cost pool. Proved properties are amortized on a country-by-country basis using the units of production method (“UOP”), whereby capitalized costs are amortized over total proved reserves. The amortization base in the UOP calculation includes the sum of proved property, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization (“DD&A”), estimated future development costs (future costs to access and develop proved reserves), and asset retirement costs, less related salvage value.

The costs of unproved properties and related capitalized costs (such as G&G costs) are withheld from the depletion baseamortization calculation until such time as they are either developed or abandoned. WhenUnproved properties and properties under development are reviewed for impairment at least quarterly and are determined through an evaluation considering, among other factors, seismic data, requirements to relinquish acreage, drilling results, remaining time in the commitment period, remaining capital plan, and political, economic, and market conditions. In countries where proved reserves are assigned or the property is considered to be impaired, the cost of the property or the amount of the impairment is added toexist, exploratory drilling costs subject to depletion and full cost ceiling calculations. Further, capitalized G&G costs that are directly associated with unevaluateddry holes are transferred to proved properties immediately upon determination that a well is dry and amortized accordingly. In countries where a reserve base has not yet owned by the Companybeen established, impairments are included in the depletion base.  As of December 31, 2013, the Company had no proved reserves, nor any unevaluated properties.  As a result, the geological and geophysical costs are included in the amortization base as incurred and, per Rule 4-10, are subjectcharged to the ceiling limitation test, resulting in immediate impairment.


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earnings.

Companies that use the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas exploration and development activities are required to perform a ceiling test calculation each quarter. The full cost ceiling test is an impairment test prescribed by SEC Regulation S-X Rule 4-10. The ceiling test is performed quarterly, on a country-by-country basis, utilizing the average of prices in effect on the first day of the month for the preceding twelve monthtwelve-month period. The cost center ceiling limits such pooled costs tois defined as the aggregatesum of the present value of(a) estimated future net revenues, attributable to proved crude oil and natural gas reserves discounted at 10% plusper annum, from proved reserves, (b) the cost of properties not being amortized, if any, and (c) the lower of cost or market value of unproved properties less any associated tax effects.included in the cost being amortized. If such capitalized costs exceed the ceiling, the Company will record a write-down to the extent of such excess as a non-cash charge to earnings. Any such write-down will reduce earnings in the period of occurrence and results in a lower depreciation, depletion and amortization rate in future periods. A write-down may not be reversed in future periods even though higher oil and natural gas prices may subsequently increase the ceiling.


Net Loss

As of June 30, 2019, the Company’s oil and gas properties consisted of wells in process, and capitalized exploration and acquisition costs for unproved properties and no proved reserves. 

Derivative Financial Instruments

The accounting treatment of derivative financial instruments requires that the Company record certain embedded conversion options at their fair value as of the inception date of the agreement and at fair value as of each subsequent balance sheet date with any change in fair value recorded as income or expense. As a result of entering into certain note agreements, for which such instruments contained a variable conversion feature with no floor, the Company has adopted a sequencing policy in accordance with ASC 815-40-35-12 whereby all future instruments may be classified as a derivative liability with the exception of instruments related to share-based compensation issued to employees or directors, as long as the certain variable convertible instruments exist. 

Basic and Dilutive Earnings Per Share


Basic earnings(loss) per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period (denominator). Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding (if dilutive) during each period. Potential common shares include stock options, warrants, and restricted stock. The number of potential common shares outstanding relating to stock options, warrants, and restricted stock is computed using the treasury stock method.


As the Company has incurred losses for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2013June 30, 2019 and 2012,2018, the potentially dilutive shares are anti-dilutive and are thus not added into the loss per share calculations. As of December 31, 2013June 30, 2019 and 2012,2018, there were 46,166,667357,582,559 and 0214,418,438 potentially dilutive shares.


shares, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases,” and in March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-01, “Leases: Codification Improvements”, which updated the accounting guidance related to leases to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. They also clarify implementation issues. These updates are effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods therein. Accordingly, the standard is effective for the Company for its annual period beginning October 1, 2019, and interim periods therein. The standard is to be applied utilizing a modified retrospective approach, with early adoption permitted. We will adopt these standards on October 1, 2019 with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings rather than retrospectively adjusting prior periods. This adoption approach will result in a balance sheet presentation that is not comparable to the prior period in the first year of adoption. The Company has reviewed all recentlyyet to begin to assess the quantitative effect of the new standard on the Company’s financial statements and intends to begin the assessment in the upcoming period.

In June 2018, the FASB issued but not yet adopted, accounting standardsASU 2018-07, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Nonemployee Share-based Payments (“ASU 2018-07”). This ASU expands the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. The amendments in order to determine their effects, if any, on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.  Based onthis ASU are effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that review,fiscal year.  Early adoption is permitted and the Company believes that none of these pronouncements will have a significant effect on its financial statements.


adopted this new standard effective January 1, 2019 with no material impact to stock compensation issued to non-employees during the nine months ended June 30, 2019.

NOTE 3 – EXPLORATION COSTS


On March 21, 2013,OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES

The Company currently has under lease seven federal Outer Continental Shelf blocks and has licensed 2.2 million acres of three-dimensional (3-D) seismic data in its area of concentration.

In January 2018, the Company entered into an assignmenta strategic partnership with Delek GOM Investments, LLC. (“Delek”), and assumptionTexas South Energy, Inc. (“Texas South”) (collectively, the “Parties”) and executed a participation agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”“Agreement”) for a multi-phase exploration program. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Parties have committed to drill the Company’s “Canoe” and “Tau” prospects (the “Initial Phase”) with Delek having the option to participate in whichtwo additional two-well drilling phases and a final, three-well drilling phase (collectively, the Company was assigned the exclusive right to license certain seismic data from TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company (“TGS”“Phases”). In connection with the acquisitioneach Phase, Delek will earn a 75% working interest upon paying 90% of the Assignment Agreement, theexploratory costs associated with drilling each exploratory well. The Company issued 243,516,666 shares of common stock, of which 190,045,556will retain a 20% working interest while paying 8% of the shares were issuedcosts associated with drilling each exploratory well. The Company will be required to John Seitz, 40,045,555 shares were issued to Ronald A. Bain, and 10,045,555 shares were issued to Dwight "Clint" M. Moore.  As a result, both Mr. Seitz and Dr. Bain became holdersfund 20% of well costs in excess of 115% of budget. In addition, Delek will pay the Company approximately $1.1 million in cash for each Prospect when the respective exploration plan is filed with BOEM for each phase. Also, each Party will be responsible for their pro rata share (based on working interest) of delay rentals associated with the Prospects. The Company will be the Operator during exploratory drilling of the Prospect, however, subsequent to a commercial discovery, Delek will have the right to become the Operator. Delek will have the right to terminate this Agreement at the conclusion of any drilling Phase. Delek will also have the option to purchase up to 5% of our outstandingthe Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), upon fulfilling its obligation for each Phase (maximum of 20% in the aggregate) at a price per share equal to a 10% discount to the 30-day weighted average closing price for the Common Stock preceding the acquisition. This option will expire January 8, 2020.

The Company, as the operator of two wells drilled in the Gulf of Mexico, has incurred tangible and intangible drilling costs for the wells in process and has billed its working interest partners for their respective shares of common stock.   The common stock was valued at $2,435,167the drilling costs to date. GulfSlope drilled the first well, Canoe, to a total depth of 5,765 feet (5,670 feet TVD). Multiple open hole plugs were set across several intervals and the shareswell is equipped with a mud-line suspension system for possible future re-entry. Calibration of seismic amplitudes, petrophysical analysis, reservoir engineering and scoping of development is currently underway to determine the commerciality of these sands and that work is expected to be completed in the first calendar quarter of 2020. The second well, Tau, was drilled to a measured depth of 15,254 feet, as compared to the originally permitted 29,857 foot measured depth. Producible hydrocarbon zones were subsequently issuednot established to the current depth, but hydrocarbon shows were encountered. Complex geomechanical conditions required two by-pass wellbores, one sidetrack wellbore, and eight casing strings to reach the current depth. Equipment limitations prevented further drilling. In addition, the drilling rig had contractual obligations related to another operator. Due to these factors, the Company elected to abandon this well in April 2013. These expenses werea manner that would allow for re-entry at a later time. The drilling, pressure, and reservoir information has confirmed geophysical and geological models, and reinforces the Company’s confidence that there is resource potential. The Company is currently evaluating various options related to future operations in this wellbore and testing of the deeper Tau prospect. In January 2019, the Tau well experienced an underground control of well event and as a result, the Company filed an insurance claim with its insurance underwriters. The total amount of the claim was approximately $10.8 million for 100% working interest after the insurance deductible amount, and at June 30, 2019 approximately $8.3 million of this amount had been received. GulfSlope received approximately $2.1 million of this amount and credited wells in process for approximately $0.7 million, accounts receivable from operations for approximately $0.2 million and accrued payable for approximately $1.2 million. As discussed above, the Company’s share of the insurance proceeds could either be 8% or 20%. The Company’s share of the insurance proceeds at 8% is approximately $0.7 million and the additional 12%, or $1.2 million, is included in accrued expenses as of March 31, 2013.   On March 22, 2013, pursuantthere is uncertainty as to the Assignment Agreement,whether the Company executed a master license agreement with TGS.  Nonehas the right to 8% or 20% of the assignorsoverall insurance proceeds.

As of June 30, 2019, the Assignment Agreement were officers or directorsCompany’s oil and natural gas properties consisted of the Company prior to or at the time of the acquisition of the master license agreement.  Atunproved properties, wells in process and no time have any of our officers or directors (including the assignors) been an officer, director or 5% or more shareholder of TGS.


In March 2013, the Company licensed certain seismic data from this geophysical company.proved reserves. The seismic data license fee totaled $6,135,500.

In March 2013, the Company licensed certain seismic data from a second seismic company pursuant to another ordinary business course agreement.  The seismic data purchase totaled $4,012,260.

During May 2013, the Company incurred $90,000 in costs to participate in a geophysical research program with a public institution.

During May through September 2013,approximately $4.3 million of impairment of oil and natural gas properties for the Company incurred $1,674,376 in costs associated with technological infrastructurenine months ended June 30, 2019 resulting from the expiration of oil and third party hosting services to maintain the aforementioned seismic data.

During May through September 2013, the Company incurred $773,271 in consulting fees, salaries and benefits associated with full-time employed geoscientists analyzing the aforementioned seismic data.

During October through December 2013, the Company incurred $808,613 in consulting fees, salaries and benefits associated with consultants and full-time geoscientists, $787,935 associated with technological infrastructure and third party hosting services and seismic data, and $80,000 for an independent reserve study.

The Company properly capitalized these G&G costs and included them in the depletion base because the Company did not yet own the specific unevaluated properties these costs related to. Therefore, these G&G costs were subject to the ceiling limitation test, resulting in immediate impairment for accounting purposes.

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natural gas leases.

NOTE 4 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


In May 2013, James Askew resigned as the Company’s chief executive officer.  Simultaneously, John Seitz was appointed chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.

In May 2013, Ronald A. Bain was appointed as the president and chief operating officer, and Dwight "Clint" M. Moore was appointed as the vice president and secretary.

During April 2013 through September 2013,2017, the Company entered into convertible promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $6,500,000$8,675,500 from John Seitz, its currentthe chief executive officer.officer (“CEO”). The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to $0.12 per share of common stock (the then offering price of shares of common stock to unaffiliated investors). In May 2013, John Seitz converted $1,200,000$5,300,000 of the aforementioned debt into 10,000,000 shares of common stock, which shares were issued in July 2013.  As of December 31, 2013, there was a total of $162,042 accrued interest associated with these loans and the Company has recorded $94,319 in interest expense for the year ended September 30, 2013 and $67,723 in interest expense for the quarter ended December 31, 2013.


During September 2013, the Company entered into convertible promissory notes whereby it borrowed a total of $200,000 from Dr. Ronald Bain, its current president and chief operating officer, and his affiliate ConRon.  The notes are due on demand, bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum, and are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to $0.12 per share of common stock (the then offering price of shares of common stock to unaffiliated investors). As of SeptemberJune 30, 2013, there2019, the total amount owed to John Seitz is $8,675,500.  This amount is included in loans from related parties within the balance sheet. There was a total of $667 accrued$1,970,032 of unpaid interest associated with these loans included in accrued interest payable within the balance sheet as of June 30, 2019.

On November 15, 2016, a family member of the CEO entered into a $50,000 convertible promissory note with associated warrants (“Bridge Financing”) under the same terms received by other investors (see Note 5).

Domenica Seitz CPA, related to John Seitz, has provided accounting consulting services to the Company. During the three and nine month period ended June 30, 2019, the services provided were valued at $14,880 and $44,640, respectively. During the three and nine month period ended June 30, 2018, the services provided were valued at $5,915 and $17,745, respectively. The Company has accrued these amounts, and they have been reflected in related party payable in the June 30, 2019 financial statements.

See Note 5 for a description of the Delek term loan.

NOTE 5 – TERM LOAN AND CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES

Between June and November 2016, the Company issued eleven convertible promissory notes (“Bridge Financing Notes”) with associated warrants in a private placement to accredited investors for total gross proceeds of $837,000. Three of the notes were to related parties for proceeds totaling $222,000, including the extinguishment of $70,000 worth of related party payables. The convertible notes had a maturity of one year (prior to extension), an annual interest rate of 8% and can be converted at the option of the holder at a conversion price of $0.025 per share. In addition, the convertible notes will automatically convert if a qualified equity financing of at least $3 million occurs before maturity and such mandatory conversion price will equal the effective price per share paid in the qualified equity financing. In addition to the convertible notes, the investors received approximately 27.9 million warrants, with an exercise price of $0.03 and a term of the earlier of three years or upon a change of control. Upon maturity of the eleven promissory notes during 2017, the Company issued approximately 7 million extension warrants with an exercise price of $0.03 per share (equal to 25% of the original warrant amount) to the holders of the notes to extend the terms to January 15, 2018. Upon revised maturity of the eleven promissory notes on January 15, 2018, the Company issued approximately 2.8 million extension warrants with an exercise price of $0.10 per share (equal to 10% of the original warrant amount) to the holders of the notes to extend the term to April 16, 2018. In June 2018, the maturity date of all of the notes was extended to January 15, 2019. Six of the Bridge Financing Notes with a principal balance of $560,000 plus accrued interest of approximately $87,000 were converted during the year ended September 30, 2018. The remaining note balance at June 30, 2019 is $277,000. Accrued interest for the quarter ended June 30, 2019, was approximately $6,000 and cumulative accrued interest was approximately $66,000. The Company completed the extension of the remaining notes to April 30, 2020. In consideration for the extension of the remaining notes, the Company extended the term of the warrants until April 30, 2020. As a result, approximately $152,000 was recorded as a debt discount and to additional paid-in capital for the modification.

On March 1, 2019, the Company entered into a Term Loan Agreement by and among the Company, as borrower, and Delek, as lender. In the Term Loan Agreement, Delek agreed to provide the Company with multiple draw term loans in an aggregate stated principal amount of up to $11.0 million (the “Term Loan Facility” and the loans thereunder, the “Loans”). The maturity date of the Term Loan Facility is six months following the closing date of the Term Loan Agreement which is March 1, 2019. Until such maturity date, the Loans under the Term Loan Agreement shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 5.0%, payable in arrears on the maturity date. If an event of default occurs, all Loans under the Term Loan Agreement shall bear interest at a rate equal to 7.0%, payable on demand. In connection with the Term Loan Agreement, the Company has recordedentered into: (i) a Subordination Agreement (the “Subordination Agreement”) by and among the Company, as borrower, John N. Seitz, as subordinated lender (the “Subordinated Lender”), and Delek, as senior lender; (ii) a Security Agreement (the “Security Agreement”) among the Company, as debtor, and Delek, as lender; and (iii) warrants to purchase 238,095,238 shares of Common Stock, at an exercise price of $0.042 per share issued to Delek GOM (the “Warrants”). The Company may elect, at its option, to prepay borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement in multiples of $100,000 and not less than $500,000 without premium or penalty. The Company may be required to prepay the Loans with any net cash proceeds resulting from an asset sale, receipt of insurance proceeds from certain casualty events, proceeds from equity issuances or incurrence of indebtedness other than the Loans (subject to a $500,000 carve-out to be applied toward the Company’s general corporate purposes) or receipt of any cash proceeds from any payments, refunds, rebates or other similar payments and amounts under the Company’s operative documents. This potentially includes the $0.7 million insurance proceeds received related to the Company’s share during the nine-months ended June 30, 2019. Amounts outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement are secured by a security interest expensein substantially all of the properties and assets of the Company.

As of March 6, 2019, the Company had borrowed a total of $10.0 million under the Term Loan Facility and issued to Delek GOM warrants to purchase 238,095,238 shares of Common Stock; and Delek GOM fully exercised the warrants through a Loan Reduction Exercise, thereby extinguishing the Company’s outstanding obligations to Delek GOM as of that date. The Company allocated the proceeds between debt and warrants on a relative fair value basis, recording a debt discount of approximately $5.1 million. The exercise of the warrants through the extinguishment of the loan was accounted for the same amount. In October 2013, Dr. Bain converted principalas a standard warrant exercise and accrued interestan extinguishment of debt including a recognition of a loss in the amount of $180,408 into 1,503,403the debt discount of approximately $5.1 million.

On April 19, 2019, the Company borrowed $1.0 million under the Term Loan Facility and issued to Delek warrants to purchase 23,809,524 shares of stock. The Company allocated the proceeds between debt and warrants on a relative fair value basis, recording a debt discount of approximately $0.5 million. As of June 30, 2019, the warrants have not been exercised and the term loan is outstanding. 

On June 21, 2019 the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) under the terms of which the Company will issue and sell to Buyer up to an aggregate of $3 million of convertible debentures (“Convertible Debentures”) and associated warrants.  On June 21, 2019, approximately $2,100,000 of Convertible Debentures were purchased upon the signing of the SPA (the “First Closing”), and $400,000 and $500,000, respectively, shall be purchased by the holder upon: (1) the filing of a Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registering the resale of the Conversion Shares by the Buyer which occurred on August 5, 2019; and (2) the date a registration statement covering the underlying common shares has first been declared effective by the SEC.  

The Convertible Debentures accrue interest at eight percent per annum, mature on June 21, 2020, and are convertible at the option of the holder any time after issuance into common stock (aat a conversion rate of $0.12the lesser of: (1) $0.05 per share).  In November 2013, the Company repaid in full the $20,000 remaining principal balance (plus accrued interest)share; or (2) 80% of the convertible promissory note.


lowest volume weighted adjusted price (as reported by Bloomberg, LP) for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding conversion. In October 2013,addition, the Company issued 937,500holder received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 50 million shares of common stock to Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president, to settle $112,500 of fees due to Mr. Rodgers for services rendered.

In October 2013, the Company issued to Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president Engineering and Business Development, a ten-year option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.12$0.04 per share. ASuch warrants expire on the fifth anniversary of issuance. The offering costs related to this issuance were approximately $281,000.

The Company evaluated the conversion feature and concluded that it should be bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability due to the variable conversion feature which does not contain an explicit limit on the number of shares that are required to be issued. In addition, the Company concluded the warrants required treatment as derivative liabilities as the Company could not assert in has sufficient authorized but unissued shares to settle the warrants upon exercise when taking into account other stock based commitments including the Convertible Debentures. Accordingly, the embedded conversion feature and warrants were recorded at fair value at issuance and are subsequently remeasured to fair value each reporting period. The fair value of $177,298the derivative liabilities at issuance exceeded the net proceeds received resulting in an approximately $1.7 million day one charge to interest expense in the Condensed Statement of Operations.

The fair value of the embedded conversion feature was computed usingdetermined utilizing a Geometric Brownian Motion Stock Path Based Monte Carlo Simulation that utilized the Black-Scholes option-pricingfollowing key assumptions:

  June 21, 2019 June 30, 2019
Stock Price $0.041  $0.041 
Fixed Exercise Price $0.050  $0.050 
Volatility  148%  150%
Term (Years)  1.00   0.98 
Risk Free Rate  1.95%  1.92%

In addition to the fixed exercise price noted above, the model incorporates the variable conversion price which is simulated as 80% of which $25,632 has been expensed during the threelowest trading price within the ten consecutive days preceding presumed conversion.

The Company’s term loan and convertible promissory notes consisted of the following as of June 30, 2019.

Notes Payable at June 30, 2019 Notes Discount Notes, Net of Discount
Term Loan  1,000,000   (283,735)  716,265 
Convertible Promissory Notes  2,327,000   (2,242,485)  84,515 
Total  3,327,000   (2,526,220)  800,780 

NOTE 6 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1:Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. GulfSlope considers active markets as those in which transactions for the assets or liabilities occur in sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2:Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. This category includes those derivative instruments that GulfSlope values using observable market data. Substantially all of these inputs are observable in the marketplace throughout the term of the derivative instrument, can be derived from observable data, or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. Instruments in this category include non-exchange traded derivative financial instruments as well as warrants to purchase common stock and long-term incentive plan liabilities calculated using the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value as of the measurement date.
Level 3:Measured based on prices or valuation models that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and less observable from objective sources (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).

As required by ASC 820-10, financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Company’s derivative financial instruments that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2019:

Description 

Quoted Prices in

Active Markets for

Identical Assets 
(Level 1)

 

Significant Other

Observable Inputs  
(Level 2)

 

Significant Other

Unobservable

Inputs     
(Level 3)

 Total Carrying
Value as of
Derivative Financial Instrument at September 30, 2018  —     (271,710)  —     (271,710)
Issuance of Derivative Financial Instruments  —     (3,521,907)  —     (3,521,907)
Derivative Financial Instrument at June 30, 2019 $—    $(3,917,008) $—    $(3,917,008)

Non-recurring fair value assessments include impaired oil and natural gas property assessments and stock based compensation. During the nine months ended December 31, 2013.  The options vest 50% in October 2014 and 50% in October 2015.


As of December 31, 2013, executive officers paid $56,480 to trade vendors on behalf ofJune 30, 2019, the Company inrecorded an impairment of $4.2 million to its oil and natural gas properties for the ordinary courseexpiration of business.

oil and natural gas leases whose value was determined to be zero.

NOTE 57 – COMMON STOCK/PAID IN CAPITAL


Effective April 2012,

As discussed in Note 5, between June and November 2016, the Company completedissued 27.9 million warrants in conjunction with convertible notes payable. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.03 and a reincorporationterm of the earlier of three years or upon a change of control. Based upon the allocation of proceeds between the convertible notes payable and the warrants, approximately $452,422 was allocated to the warrants. During June through August 2017, the maturity date of all of the Bridge Financing Notes was extended to January 15, 2018, in exchange for the Stateissuance of Delaware25% additional warrants. The warrants have an exercise price of $0.03 and the same expiration date (three years from original transaction) as the Stateoriginal warrants. On January 15, 2018, the maturity date of Utah.the Bridge Financing Notes was extended to April 16, 2018, in exchange for the issuance of 10% additional warrants (see Note 5 for status of notes). The current numberwarrants have an exercise price of authorized$0.10 per share and the same expiration date (three years from original transaction) as the original warrants. Through June 30, 2019, approximately 3.3 million warrants have been exercised, approximately 4.0 million have expired and approximately 30.5 million remain outstanding.

The fair value of the warrants were determined using the Black Scholes valuation model with the following key assumptions:

Warrants Issue Date June 2016  July 2016  August 2016  November 2016  June 2017  July 2017  August 2017  January 2018 
Warrants Outstanding 7.6
million
  10.0
million
  3.3
million
  1.7
million
  1.9
million
  2.5
million
  1.25
million
  2.8
million
 
Stock Price (1) $0.054  $0.040  $0.032  $0.029  $0.025  $0.019  $0.016  $0.11 
Exercise Price $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.03  $0.10 
Term (2)  3 years   3 years   3 years   3 years   2 years   2 years   2 years   1.5 years 
Risk Free Rate  .87%  .80%  .88%  1.28%  1.35%  1.35%  1.33%  1.89%
Volatility  135%  138%  137%  131%  135%  136%  135%  163%

(1) Fair market value on the date of agreement.

(2) Average term.

Below is a summary of warrants issued in conjunction with convertible notes which were paid in full as of September 30, 2018. The warrants are outstanding at June 30, 2019.

    Warrants Outstanding  Warrants Exercisable 
 Exercise Price   Number Outstanding 

Remaining Contractual

Life (Yrs)

  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

   

Number

Exercisable

   

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
$0.10   550,000   2.50  $0.10   550,000  $0.10 
$0.10   1,100,000   2.71  $0.10   1,100,000  $0.10 
$0.10   1,100,000   3.30  $0.10   1,100,000  $0.10 
$0.10   1,100,000   3.46  $0.10   1,100,000  $0.10 

During the nine months ended June 30, 2019, the Company issued approximately 19.3 million shares of common stock is 750,000,000and approximately 9.7 million warrants to accredited investors in a private placement. The funds were received in the prior fiscal year and included as a liability because the transaction did not close until the current fiscal year and it was moved to equity during  the quarter ended December 31, 2018. Based upon the allocation of proceeds between the common stock and the numberwarrants, approximately $259,000 was allocated to the warrants.

The fair value of authorized sharesthe warrants was determined using the Black Scholes valuation model with the following key assumptions:  

 December 2018
Number of Warrants Issued 9,662,500 
Stock Price$0.044 
Exercise Price$0.09 
Term 3 years 
Risk Free Rate 2.46%
Volatility 149%

As discussed in Note 5, as of preferred stock is 50,000,000.

During February and March 2013,6, 2019, the Company sold 47,000,000had borrowed a total of $10.0 million under the Term Loan Facility and issued to Delek GOM warrants to purchase approximately 238 million shares of common stockStock and Delek GOM fully exercised the warrants through a Loan Reduction Exercise and was issued approximately 238 million shares of common stock. Upon receiving the proceeds, the Company allocated the proceeds between debt and warrants on a relative fair value basis, recording a debt discount of approximately $5.1 million. The exercise of the warrants through the extinguishment of the loan was accounted for cashas a standard warrant exercise and an extinguishment of debt including a recognition of a loss in the amount of the debt discount of approximately $5.1 million. On April 19, 2019, the Company borrowed $1.0 million under the Term Loan Facility and issued to Delek warrants to purchase 23,809,524 shares of stock. the Company allocated the proceeds between debt and warrants on a relative fair value basis, recording a debt discount of $470,000.approximately $0.5 million. As of June 30, 2019, the warrants have not been exercised and the term loan is still outstanding.

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During April 2013,

As disclosed in Note 5, the Company issued a total of 6,000,000 shares of common stock to two third parties for services rendered.  The shares were valued at $60,000.


During April 2013, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to John B. Connally III as consideration for termination of a consulting agreement.  The shares were valued at $100,000.

During April 2013, the Company issued 243,516,666 shares of common stock to third parties in connection with the Assignment Agreement (see Note 3 above).  The shares were valued at $2,435,167.

During April 2013, the Company sold 16,666,667 shares of common stock for $2,000,000 cash or $0.12 per share. The shares were subsequently issued in July 2013.

During May 2013, the Company was obligated to issue 10,000,000 shares of common stock to its chief executive officer to settle $1,200,000 in debt (see Note 4 above).  The shares were subsequently issued in July 2013.
During June 2013, the Company sold 833,333 shares of common stock for $100,000 cash or $0.12 per share. The shares were subsequently issued in July 2013.

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During August and September 2013, the Company sold a total of 8,043,334 shares of common stock for $965,200 cash at $0.12 per share.

During October 2013, the Company sold 42,952,773 shares of common stock in a private placement at a price of $0.12 per share for $5,154,333 cash.

In October 2013, the Company issued 1,503,403 shares of common stock to Dr. Bain, the Company’s chief operating officer, for the conversion of $180,408 of convertible debt and accrued interest (see Note 4, above).
In October 2013, the Company issued 937,500 shares of common stock to Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president, to settle $112,500 of fees due to Mr. Rodgers for services rendered.

In October 2013, the Company issued 1,620,000 shares of common stock, with a fair value of $194,400, to three employees pursuant to employment arrangements. The Company also made gross-up payments to cover the three employees’ personal income tax obligations in connection with these grants.

In October 2013, the Company issued to Brady Rodgers, the Company’s vice president Engineering and Business Development, a ten-year optionwarrants to purchase 2,000,000an aggregate of 50 million shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.12$0.04 per share.  Ashare in conjunction with the issuance of the Convertible Debentures. Such warrants expire on the fifth anniversary of issuance. The fair value of $177,298the warrants was computed using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, of which $12,816 has been capitalized to exploration costs and subsequently impaired, and $12,816 has been recorded as general & administrative expense during the three months ended December 31, 2013.  The options vest 50% in October 2014 and 50% in October 2015.

determined utilizing a Geometric Brownian Motion Stock Path Based Monte Carlo Simulation. 

NOTE 6–8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

On January 1, 2017, 33.5 million stock options, with an exercise price of $0.0278 per share, were granted to 6 employees and 2 directors of the Company. The CEO was not included in the award. The stock options vested 50% on January 1, 2017, and 50% on January 1, 2018. The stock options are exercisable for seven years from the original grant date of January 1, 2017, until January 1, 2024.

On May 1, 2018, 500,000 stock options, with an exercise price of $0.065 per share were granted to an employee. The stock options vested on the issue date. The stock options are exercisable for approximately 7.5 years from the date of grant of May 1, 2018 to December 31, 2025.

On June 1, 2018, 67.5 million stock options, with an exercise price of $0.075 per share were granted to employees, directors and contractors. 18.5 million of the stock options vested on June 1, 2018, 24 million will vest on June 1, 2019 and 25 million will vest on June 1, 2020 provided the holder continues to serve as an employee or a director on the vesting date. The stock options are exercisable for approximately 7.5 years from the grant date of June 1, 2018, to December 31, 2025. 49 million of these stock options were awarded from the Company’s 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan and 18.5 million stock options were inducement awards.

On January 2, 2019 the Company issued 1 million stock options to a former employee and contractor. 50% of the stock options vested on the issue date and the remainder will vest in July 2019. The stock options were valued at approximately $35,000 to be recognized over the service period of seven months. The stock options are exercisable until December 31, 2025.

The fair value of the stock-options granted during 2018 and 2019 were determined using the Black Scholes valuation model with the following key assumptions: 

Date of Grant May 1, 2018  June 1, 2018  January 2, 2019 
Number of Stock Options Granted  500,000   67,500,000   1,000,000 
Stock Price $0.065  $0.075  $0.045 
Exercise Price $0.065  $0.075  $0.045 
Expected Life of Options  4.25 years   4.25 years   3.75 years 
Risk Free Rate  2.74%  2.675%  2.51%
Volatility  145.21%  145.21%  126.37%

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity during the nine months ended June 30, 2019:

  Number
of Options
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
(In years)
Outstanding at September 30, 2018  103,500,000   0.0605    
Granted  1,000,000       
Exercised         
Cancelled         
Outstanding at June 30, 2019  104,500,000  $0.0604   5.82
Vested and expected to vest  104,500,000  $0.0604   5.82
Exercisable at June 30, 2019  55,000,000  $0.0475   5.82

There was approximately $0.4 million of intrinsic value for the options outstanding as of June 30, 2019.  As of June 30, 2019, there was $1.5 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation to be recognized over a period of 1.0 years.

Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based onusing the estimated fair value of the award, and is recognized over the required vesting period. The Company recognized $25,632$415,111 and $0$1,371,150 in stock-basedstock based compensation expense during the three months ended December 31, 2013June 30, 2019 and 2012,June 30, 2018, respectively. These expensesA portion of these costs, $229,255 and $585,858, were capitalized to unproved properties for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, respectively, with the remainder recorded as exploration costs and as general and administrative expenses for each respective period. The Company recognized $1,217,214 and $1,464,534 in the condensed consolidated statementsstock based compensation for nine months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. A portion of operations.


The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity during the three-month period ended December 31, 2013.
 Number of OptionsWeighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period--
Granted2,000,000$0.12
Exercised--
Cancelled--
Outstanding at end of period2,000,000$0.12
   
Exercisable at end of period--

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model is usedthese costs, $659,196 and $613,733, were capitalized to estimate the fair value of options granted. The fair values of stock options grantedunproved properties for the threenine months ended December 31, 2013 were based on the following assumptions at the date of grant as follows:

Expected dividend yield-%
Expected stock price volatility91.42%
Risk-free interest rate1.53%
Expected life of options5.75 years
Grant date fair value0.09

The Company used a variety of comparableJune 30, 2019 and peer companies to determine the expected volatility. The Company has no historical data regarding the expected life of the options and therefore used the simplified method of calculating the expected life. The risk free rate was calculated using the U.S. Treasury constant maturity rates similar to the expected life of the options, as published by the Federal Reserve. The Company has no plans to declare any future dividends.
As of December 31, 2013 there was $151,666 of unrecognized stock-based compensation cost, related to the stock option grant that is expected to be expensed over a period of two years.  There was $0 of intrinsic value for options outstanding as of December 31, 2013.

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2018, respectively.

NOTE 7–9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


In March 2013, the Company licensed certain seismic data pursuant to two agreements.  With respect to the first agreement, as of December 31, 2013, the Company has paid $2,135,500 in cash, and has provided an additional $2,500,000 in an escrow account, which will be released to the vendor at a later date.  This amount has been recorded as restricted cash as of December 31, 2013.  The Company is obligated to provide the remaining $1,500,000 in an escrow account upon the delivery of certain additional seismic data by the vendor to the Company, which is expected to occur during the first calendar quarter of 2014.  With respect to the second agreement, as of December 31, 2013, the Company has paid $2,006,130 in cash and is obligated to pay $1,003,065 during April 2014 and $1,003,065 during April 2015.

In July 2013,2018, the Company entered into a two-yearthirty-nine month lease for approximately 5,000 square feet of office lease agreement.  The agreement calls for monthly payments ofspace in 4 Houston Center in downtown Houston. Annual base rent is approximately $20,200$94 thousand for the first twelve18 months, increasing to approximately $97 thousand and $20,500 for$99 thousand, respectively during the second twelve months.  In addition,remaining term of the lease.

The Company paid a $18,760 security deposit in July 2013.


In August 2013, the Company entered into a one-year consultingreached an agreement with a third party.vendor in August 2018 for the settlement of approximately $1 million in debt. The vendor was paid approximately $0.16 million in cash and 10 million shares of GulfSlope common stock. The agreement calls for monthly retainer paymentscontains a provision that upon the sale of $11,000 per month for the first four months (a total of $44,000).  As of December 31, 2013,common stock if the Company has paid 3 paymentsoriginal debt is not fully satisfied, full payment will be made under a mutually agreed payment plan. If the stock is sold for a totalgain any surplus in excess of $33,000.  After$1.3 million shall be a credit against future purchases from the fourth payment,vendor. The agreement was determined to meet the consultant will be compensated ondefinition of a time and materials basis.

derivative in accordance with ASC 815. At June 30, 2019 there is a derivative financial instrument liability of approximately $0.5 million.

In October 2013,2018, the Company purchased ana directors and officers’ insurance policy for approximately $160,000 and financed $146,000 of the premium by executing a note payable in the amount of $114,748.payable. The balance of the note payable at December 31, 2013June 30, 2019, is $94,273.



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GULFSLOPE ENERGY, INC.
63,240,335 Shares
of Common Stock


PROSPECTUS
_____________, 2014


Until________________, 2014 all dealers effecting transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.




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approximately $41,000.

NOTE 10 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 Additional insurance proceeds of approximately $2.5 million were received in July and August 2019 for 100% working interest related to the Tau well incident (see Note 3).

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Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution


The following table sets forth the estimated expenses to be incurred in connection with the distribution of the securities being registered. The expenses shall be paid by the Company.


SEC registration fees $9,449 
Legal fees  20,000 
Accounting fees  10,000 
EDGAR/financial printing  5,000 
Misc.  10,000 
  Total $54,449 
     

SEC registration fees*$1,000
Legal fees*$66,000
Accounting fees*$62,000
EDGAR/financial printing*$5,000
Misc.*$10,000
Total$144,000

*Estimated

Item 14. Indemnification of directors and officers


Section 145 of the DGCL permits a corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action.


In an action brought to obtain a judgment in the corporation’s favor, whether by the corporation itself or derivatively by a stockholder, the corporation may only indemnify for expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, and the corporation may not indemnify for amounts paid in satisfaction of a judgment or in settlement of the claim. In any such action, no indemnification may be paid in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged liable to the corporation except as otherwise approved by the Delaware Court of Chancery or the court in which the claim was brought. In any other type of proceeding, the indemnification may extend to judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such other proceeding, as well as to expenses (including attorneys’ fees).


The statute does not permit indemnification unless the person seeking indemnification has acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and, in the case of criminal actions or proceedings, the person had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. There are additional limitations applicable to criminal actions and to actions brought by or in the name of the corporation. The determination as to whether a person seeking indemnification has met the required standard of conduct is to be made (i) by a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested members of the board of directors, (ii) by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, if such a quorum does not exist or if the disinterested directors so direct, or (iii) by the stockholders.


As permitted by the DGCL, In accordance with Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL, our Certificate of Incorporation eliminates the personal liability of directors to us and to our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the DGCL or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. Our Certificate of Incorporation further provides that, if the DGCL is amended after the effective date of our Certificate of Incorporation to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal liability of directors, then the liability of our directors will be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL, as so amended.


Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws contains provisions that provide for indemnification of officers and directors to the full extent permitted by, and in the manner permissible under Delaware law. Delaware law empowers a Delaware corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of such corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. The indemnity may include expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, provided that such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. A Delaware corporation may indemnify directors, officers, employees and other agents of such corporation in an action by or in the right of a corporation under the same conditions against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense and settlement of such action or suit, except that no indemnification is permitted without judicial approval if the person to be indemnified has been adjudged to be liable to the corporation.


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The Company has entered into Indemnification Agreements with Mr. Seitz, a director and executive officer, Mr. Askew,Langdon, a director, Mr. Morris, a director and Mr. Moore, Dr. Bain and Mr. Rodgers, eachMalanga, an executive officers of the Company.officer. Pursuant to the Indemnification Agreements, the Company agrees to indemnify each director or officer against any and all expenses to the fullest extent permitted by the law and the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation if such director or officer was, is, becomes or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other participant in a claim by reason of (or arising in part out of) the director or officer’s service as a director, officer, partner, employee, trustee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or the director or officer’s service at the request of the Company in any such capacity with any other enterprise. The Indemnification Agreement also provides for, among other things, the advancement of expenses relating to the indemnification obligations, subject to reimbursement in the event the individual is not entitled to indemnification under applicable law and the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation.


Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities


Unless otherwise indicated below,

As previously reported in the following securities were offered and sold in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2)Company’s Report on Form 8-K, on June 21, 2019 the Company entered into a SPA with Buyer. Under the terms of the Securities Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D (“Regulation D”) promulgated under the Securities Act.  Other than issuances to the Company’s officers, directors, employees and consultants for services,SPA, the Company made this determination based on the representations of the investors which included, in pertinent part, that each such investor was an “accredited investor” within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D (there were no non-accredited investors in any of the offerings)will issue and upon such further representations from each investor that (i) such investor is acquiring the securities for its own account for investment and not for the account of any other person and not with a viewsell to or for distribution, assignment or resale in connection with any distribution within the meaning of the Securities Act, (ii) such investor agrees notBuyer up to sell or otherwise transfer the purchased securities or shares underlying such securities unless they are registered under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws, or an exemption or exemptions from such registration are available, (iii) such investor has knowledge and experience in financial and business matters such that such investor is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in us, (iv) such investor  had access to all of the Company’s documents, records, and books pertaining to the investment and was provided the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers regarding the terms and conditions of the offerings and to obtain any additional information which the Company possessed or was able to acquire without unreasonable effort and expense, and (v) such investor was acquiring the securities not with a view to sale or distribution and could afford the complete loss of such investment. In addition, there was no general solicitation or advertising for securities issued in reliance upon Regulation D and the investors received written disclosures that the securities had not been registered under the Securities Act and that any resale must be made pursuant to a registration or an available exemption from such registration.


During the past three years, the registrant has sold the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act:

In March 2014, the Company awarded 500,000 shares of restricted stock to an employee, of which one-half vests in April 2015 and the remaining half vests in April 2016.  This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and the employee has represented that he is an accredited investor.

In March 2014, we issued an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares$3 million of restricted stock to two non-employee directors.  The restricted stock is subject to vesting pursuant toConvertible Debentures, which one-half will vestshall be convertible into Conversion Shares, of which $2.1 million were purchased upon the First Closing, $400,000 were purchased upon the Second Closing, and $500,000 shall be purchased on March 27, 2015 andor about the remaining one-half will vest on March 27, 2016.  This issuance was exempt fromdate this registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) ofstatement has first been declared effective by the Securities Act inasmuch asSEC. In addition, at the transaction did not involve a public offering and Mr. Morris and Mr. Langdon are accredited investors.
In October 2013, we sold 42,952,773 shares of our common stock in a private placement at a price of $0.12 per share for gross proceeds of $5,154,333.   This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor .

In October 2013, we issued an aggregate of 2,440,903 shares of common stock to Dr. Bain and Focus Oil and Gas Resources, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Rodgers, each of whom is an executive officer of the Company, upon conversion of $292,908 of indebtedness, for an effective price of $0.12 per share. This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and Dr. Bain is an accredited investor and Focus Oil and Gas Resources, LLC represented that it was an accredited investors .

In October 2013, we issued 1,620,000 shares of common stock to three employees pursuant to employment arrangements.  The Company has agreed to make gross-up payments to these recipients to cover their personal income tax obligations in connection with these grants. This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and two of the three employees represented that they were accredited investors.

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In October 2013,First Closing, the Company issued to Mr. Rodgers,Buyer Warrants to purchase an executive officeraggregate of 50.0 million Warrant Shares of the Company, a ten-year option to purchase 2,000,000 shares of ourCompany’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.12$0.04 per shareshare. Such Warrants will expire on the fifth (5th) anniversary after issuance. 

The offer and vesting 50% in October 2014 and 50% in October 2015, if he is still employed by us on such dates.   This issuance was exempt fromsale of the securities described above were made without registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) ofunder the Securities Act, inasmuchand the applicable securities laws of certain states, in reliance upon exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D under the Securities Act and in reliance upon similar exemptions under applicable state laws with regard to the offer and sale of securities that are made solely to “accredited investors,” as the transaction didthat term is defined under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, and do not involve any general solicitation.

As previously reported in the Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued two convertible promissory notes, each with 1 million shares of restricted stock and 1.1 million warrants in a public offering and Mr. Rodgers isprivate placement to an accredited investor.


In September 2013, we issued 8,043,334investor for $100,000 in proceeds. The warrants have a five year term and an exercise price of $0.10. The promissory notes have a face value of $110,000 and incur a one-time upfront interest charge of six percent. The holder of the note has the option to convert the note into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.12$0.02 per share.   This issuance was exempt from

The offer and sale of the securities described above were made without registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) ofunder the Securities Act, inasmuch asand the transaction did not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor.


In June 2013, we agreed to issue 833,333 sharesapplicable securities laws of our common stock at a price of $0.12 per share.  The shares were subsequently issued in July 2013.   This issuance was exempt from registration requirementscertain states, in reliance on sectionupon exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) ofand Regulation D under the Securities Act inasmuchand in reliance upon similar exemptions under applicable state laws with regard to the offer and sale of securities that are made solely to “accredited investors,” as the transaction didthat term is defined under Rule 501(a) of Regulation D, and do not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor .

During May 2013, we agreed to issue 10,000,000 shares of common stock to our chief executive officer to settle $1,200,000 in debt.  The shares were subsequently issued in July 2013, for an effective price of $0.12 per share.   This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and Mr. Seitz is an accredited investor.

In April 2013, we sold 16,666,667 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.12 per share. This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and the investor represented that it was an accredited investor.

In March 2013, we sold (i) 16 million shares of common stock for services rendered and pursuant to certain consulting agreements and (ii) 47 million shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of $470,000.  The shares were subsequently issued in April 2013 and all were valued at $0.01 per share.  This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor.

In March 2013, we issued 243,516,666 shares of common stock in connection with the assignment to us of rights to acquire certain seismic data.  The shares were subsequently issued in April 2013 and all were valued at $0.01 per share.   This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and all, but one, investor represented that they were accredited investors.

During May and June 2012, we sold 76,500,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.01 per share for gross proceeds of $760,500. This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor.

In May 2012, the Company issued (i) 20,000,000 shares of common stock to John Preftokis, the Company’s former president and chief executive officer, for services rendered valued at $200,000 or $0.01 per share; (ii) 10,000,000 shares of common stock to five third parties for services rendered valued at $100,000 or $0.01 per share; (iii) 50,000,000 shares of common stock to a third party for services rendered pursuant to a one-year consulting agreement; and 50,000,000 shares of common stock to James Askew, its former president and chief executive officer, for services rendered pursuant to a one-year consulting agreement.   This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor.

During September and October 2011, we sold 13,650,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.01 per share for gross proceeds of $136,500.   This issuance was exempt from registration requirements in reliance on section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act inasmuch as the transaction did not involve a public offering and each investor represented that it was an accredited investor .

We requested our stock transfer agent to affix appropriate legends to the stock certificate issued to each purchaser and the transfer agent affixed the appropriate legends. Except as described in this prospectus, none of the securities were sold through an underwriter and accordingly, there were no underwriting discounts or commissions involved.


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any general solicitation

Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules



3.1
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of GulfSlope Energy, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed April 23, 2012.May 30, 2014
3.2Bylaws of GulfSlope Energy, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed April 23, 2012.10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014
4.1Common Stock Specimen, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Form 10-K filed December 31,for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012
5.1(1)5.1Legal Opinion of Brewer & Pritchard, P.C.Mayer Brown LLP
10.1*10.1(1)Employment Agreement, by and between the Company and James M. Askew, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 25, 2012
10.2Form of SubscriptionRestricted Stock Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with10-K for the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2012fiscal year ended September 30, 2014,
10.310.2(1)Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed March 26, 2013
10.4Form of Subscription Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed March 26, 2013
10.5Form Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement by and between the Company and James M. Askew, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed March 26, 2013
10.6*Form of Consulting Agreement by and between the Company and John N. Seitz, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 8-K filed March 26, 2013
10.7*Form of Consulting Agreement by and between the Company and ConRon Consulting, I, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of Form 8-K filed March 26, 2013
10.8Form of Indemnification Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed October 31, 2013
10.910.3Form of Subscription Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed October 31, 2013
10.10Form of Registration Rights Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed October 31, 2013
10.11Form of Convertible Promissory Note between the Company and John N. Seitz, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Form 8-K filed October 31, 2013
10.1210.4Form of Mr. Rodgers’ Option Agreement,Promissory Note between the Company and John N. Seitz; Dr. Ronald Bain and an affiliate incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1210.4 of the Company’s Form 10-K filed Decemberfor the fiscal year ended September 30, 20132018
10.13*10.5(1)Summary of Ronald A. Bain’s employment arrangement,GulfSlope Energy, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan dated effective May 24, 2014, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1310.1 of Form 10-K8-K filed DecemberMay 30, 20132014
10.14*10.6Summary of Dwight “Clint” M. Moore’s employment arrangement,Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 21, 2019, between the Company and the Buyers identified therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1410.1 of the Company’s Form 10-K8-K filed December 30, 2013June 27, 2019
10.1510.7Farm-Out Letter Agreement,Convertible Debenture dated June 21, 2019, between the Company and the Buyers identified therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1510.2 of the Company’s Form S-18-K filed March 20, 2014.June 27, 2019
10.8Registration Rights Agreement dated June 21, 2019, between the Company and the Buyers identified therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 27, 2019
10.9Company Warrant dated June 21, 2019, between the Company and the Buyers identified therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 27, 2019
14.1Code of Ethics, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 of the Company's Form 10-k filed December 31, 2012
23.1 (1)Auditor’s Consent
23.2Brewer & Pritchard’s Consent (included in Exhibit 5.1)
101The following financial information from our Annual Report onCompany’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting language (XBRL); (i) Balance Sheets, (ii) Statements2012
23.1(1)Consent of Operations, (iii) StatementsIndependent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1(1)Certification of Cash Flows and (iv) NotesPrincipal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Financial Statements  (2)Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

*  Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

31.2(1)Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1(1)Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2(1)Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INSXBRL Instance Document Documents
101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

(1)Filed herewith.
(2)Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS


The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:


1. To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:


Registration Statement:

 (i)To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

 (ii)To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statementRegistration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement.Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;Registration Statement; and

 (iii)To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statementRegistration Statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement;Registration Statement;

2. That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statementRegistration Statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initialbona fide offering thereof.


3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.


4. For determining liability of the undersigned registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement,Registration Statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i)           Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii)           Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

(iii)           The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv)           Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

(i)Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii)Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

(iii)The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv)Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.


In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.


Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statementRegistration Statement relating to an offering, other than registration statementsRegistration Statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statementRegistration Statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statementRegistration Statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statementRegistration Statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statementRegistration Statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statementRegistration Statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statementRegistration Statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statementRegistration Statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.


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SIGNATURES


In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-1 and authorized this registration statementRegistration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the City of Houston, State of Texas, on May 9, 2014.



October 17, 2019.

 GULFSLOPE ENERGY, INC.
   
 By:/S/ John N. Seitz
 John N. Seitz
 Chief Executive Officer


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration statementRegistration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated below on May 9, 2014.


October 17, 2019.

SignatureTitleDate
   
/S/s/ John N. SeitzChief Executive Officer and ChairmanMay 9, 2014October 17, 2019
John N. Seitz(Principal Executive Officer) 
   
   
/S/s/ John N. SeitzH. Malanga Chief Financial OfficerMay 9, 2014October 17, 2019
John N. SeitzH. Malanga

(Principal Financial Officer)

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 
 
/s/ Richard S. LangdonDirectorOctober 17, 2019
Richard S. Langdon  
   
/S/ John N. SeitzChief Accounting OfficerMay 9, 2014
John N. Seitz(Principal Accounting Officer)
s/ Paul L. Morris DirectorOctober 17, 2019
/S/ Richard S. LandgonDirectorMay 9, 2014
 Richard S. Landgon
Paul Morris  

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