Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the period ended December 31, 2021
(unaudited)
1.
Organization and Nature of Operations
American
Battery Technology Company (“ABTC”) is a startup company in the lithium-ion battery industry that is working to increase
the domestic US production of battery materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese through its engagement in the exploration
of new primary resources of battery metals, in the development and commercialization of new technologies for the extraction of these
battery metals from primary resources, and in the commercialization of an internally developed integrated process for the recycling of
lithium-ion batteries. Through this three-pronged approach ABTC is working to both increase the domestic production of these battery
materials, and to ensure that as these materials reach their end of lives that the constituent elemental battery metals are returned
to the domestic manufacturing supply chain in a closed-loop fashion.
The
Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 6, 2011 for the purpose of acquiring rights to mineral properties
with the eventual objective of being a producing mineral company. We have limited operating history and have not yet generated or realized
any revenues from our activities. Our principal executive offices are located at 100 Washington Ave., Suite 100, Reno, NV 89503.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
During
the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company incurred a net loss of $24,058,765
and used cash of $4,321,076
for operating activities. At December 31,
2021, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $129,154,171.
On
September 27, 2021, the Company secured net proceeds of $36,938,651
to construct and commission its lithium-ion
battery recycling pilot plant, fund operations, and increase research and development activities. The Company believes its recent
capital raise, and its current cash holdings will be sufficient to meet its future working capital needs. The Company cannot give assurance
that it can increase its cash balances or limit its cash consumption and thus maintain sufficient cash balances for its planned operations.
The Company may need to raise additional capital in the future. However, the Company cannot assure that it will be able to raise additional
capital on acceptable terms, or at all. Subject to the foregoing, management believes that the Company has sufficient capital and liquidity
to fund its operations for at least one year from the date of issuance of the accompanying financial statements.
These
condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset
amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a)
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The
condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States (“US GAAP”) and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company’s fiscal year end is June 30.
These
condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States and are expressed in U.S. dollars. These condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Oroplata Exploraciones E Ingenieria SRL (inactive) and LithiumOre Corporation (formerly Lithortech
Resources Inc) and ABTC AG, LLC. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
(b)
Interim Financial Statements
These
condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and
in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the
Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods
are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year or for any future period.
(c)
Use of Estimates
The
preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates
estimates and assumptions related to the fair value of stock-based compensation, recoverability of long-lived assets and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances.
The
Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by
the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between
the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
(d)
Loss per Share
The
Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings per Share. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic
and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income
(loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period.
Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible
preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining
the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options, warrants and convertible shares. Diluted EPS excludes
all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. At December 31, 2021, the Company had 49,960,611 share purchase
warrants outstanding and Series C Preferred Stock convertible to 2,216,000 common shares that are both potentially dilutive in
nature.
(e)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In
August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and
Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments. The
guidance removes certain accounting models that separate the embedded conversion features from the host contract for convertible instruments,
requiring bifurcation only if the convertible debt feature qualifies as a derivative under ASC 815 or for convertible debt issued at
a substantial premium. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim reporting
periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted no earlier than the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2020.
The Company is currently evaluating the timing and method of adoption and the related impact of the new guidance on the earnings per
share and on its financial statements.
3.
Property and Equipment
Schedule
of Property and Equipment
|
|
Building
|
|
|
Equipment
|
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
|
Land
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2021
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
99,466
|
|
|
|
61,916
|
|
|
|
5,340,621
|
|
|
|
5,502,003
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
4,874,640
|
|
|
|
28,327
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,571,321
|
|
|
|
6,474,288
|
|
Impairment
loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(186,779
|
)
|
|
|
(186,779
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31,
2021
|
|
|
4,874,640
|
|
|
|
127,793
|
|
|
|
61,916
|
|
|
|
6,725,163
|
|
|
|
11,789,512
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated Depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2021
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,356
|
|
|
|
13,422
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
17,778
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
17,944
|
|
|
|
6,468
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
24,412
|
|
Balance, December 31,
2021
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
22,300
|
|
|
|
19,890
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
42,190
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying
Amounts:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2021
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
95,110
|
|
|
|
48,494
|
|
|
|
5,340,621
|
|
|
|
5,484,225
|
|
Balance, December 31,
2021
|
|
|
4,874,640
|
|
|
|
105,493
|
|
|
|
42,026
|
|
|
|
6,725,163
|
|
|
|
11,747,322
|
|
AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the period ended December 31, 2021
(unaudited)
The
building is currently in construction and is not available for use. As of December 30, 2021, equipment deposits related to operations
of the Company whereby the equipment is not yet complete nor placed in service in the amount of $1,134,377 (June 30, 2021 - $nil) is
presented in “Prepaid expenses and deposits” on the consolidated balance sheets.
The
Company has impaired the carrying value of land purchased February 2021 in Tonopah, NV. The Company adjusted the carrying value of the
land to that of the closing price stated in the agreement ($85,000). The impairment is due to the change in value of the stock from the
time the agreement was originally executed to the time the stock was transferred into the mutual escrow account. The execution of the
contract in full, including title transfer, did not occur until September 2021. The Company has adjusted the carrying value of the land
using the agreed-upon contract price of the parcel at inception of the contract. Loss on impairment of $186,779 is recognized in general
and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2021.
4.
Intangible Assets
Schedule
of Intangible assets
|
|
Water
Rights
|
|
Cost:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30, 2021
|
|
|
1,643,160
|
|
Additions
|
|
|
2,172,750
|
|
Impairment loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2021
|
|
|
3,815,910
|
|
During
the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company purchased 173.8 acres of water rights in the City of Fernley, Nevada for $2,172,750.
The water rights will be used to ensure the Company’s lithium-ion battery recycling plant will have adequate water to operate at
full capacity once construction is complete. The water rights are treated in accordance with ASC 350, Intangible Assets, and have an
unlimited useful life given that there are no expiration dates on the water rights acquired by the Company.
5.
Related Party Transactions
As
of December 31, 2021, the Company owes $205,646 (June 30, 2021 - $205,646) to two former executives of the Company for advances made
to the Company to fund day-to-day operations. The amounts owing are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
During
the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company issued 10,000,000 common
shares pursuant to the conversion of 125,000 Series
C Preferred Shares to a company in which a director of the Company has a minority equity interest of 5.161%.
6.
Leases
A
lease provides the lessee the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. Operating lease
right-of-use assets (“ROU assets”) are presented within the asset section of the Company’s Consolidated Balance
Sheets, while lease liabilities are included within the liability section of the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of December 31, 2021.
ROU
assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the
Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception.
ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease
term. Most operating leases contain renewal options that provide for rent increases based on prevailing market conditions. The terms
used to calculate the ROU assets for certain properties include the renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise.
The
discount rate used to determine the commencement date present value of lease payments is the interest rate implicit in the lease, or
when that is not readily determinable, the Company estimates a rate of 8.0% for the period ending December 31, 2021 based on historical
lending agreements. ROU assets include any lease payments required to be made prior to commencement and exclude lease incentives. Both
ROU assets and lease liabilities exclude variable payments not based on an index or rate, which are treated as period costs. The Company’s
lease agreements do not contain significant residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants.
The
Company occupies office facilities under lease agreements that expire at various dates. The Company does not have any significant finance
leases. Total operating lease costs for the six months ended December 31, 2021 were $15,163.
As
of December 31, 2021, short term lease liabilities of $71,286 are included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” on
the consolidated balance sheets. The table below presents total operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities at:
Schedule
of Total Operating Lease ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities
|
|
December
31,
2021
$
|
|
|
June
30,
2021
$
|
|
Operating lease right-of-use asset
|
|
|
296,407
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
Operating lease liabilities
|
|
|
303,102
|
|
|
|
–
|
|
The
table below presents the maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2021:
Schedule
of Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities
|
|
December
31,
2021
$
|
|
2022
|
|
|
93,296
|
|
2023
|
|
|
129,098
|
|
2024
|
|
|
121,868
|
|
Total lease payments
|
|
|
344,262
|
|
Less: discount
|
|
|
(41,160
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating lease
liabilities
|
|
|
303,102
|
|
The
table below presents the weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases and weighted average discount rate used in calculating
operating lease right-of-use assets:
Schedule
of Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term For Operating Leases and Weighted Average Discount Rate
|
|
Six
Months Ended
December 31,
2021
$
|
|
Weighted average lease term (years)
|
|
|
2.8
|
|
Weighted average discount rate
|
|
|
8.0
|
%
|
7.
Derivative Liabilities
The
Company records the fair value of the conversion option of convertible debentures in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.
The fair value of the derivatives was calculated using a multi-nominal lattice model. The fair value of the derivative liabilities is
revalued on each balance sheet date with corresponding gains and losses recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
For
the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Company did not record an expense associated with the change in fair market value of derivatives
because the Company had no derivative liability at December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021. For the six months ended December 31,
2020, the Company recognized an expense related to the change in fair value of derivative liabilities of $7,018,171.
AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the period ended December 31, 2021
(unaudited)
8.
Stockholders’ Equity
The
Company’s authorized common stock consists of 1,200,000,000 shares of common stock, with par value of $0.001.
Series
A Preferred Stock
The
Company has 500,000
shares of Series A Preferred Stock authorized
and outstanding with a par value of $0.001
as of December 31 and June 30, 2021. The
shares allow the holder to vote 1,000 shares for each share of Series A stock in any vote of the shareholders of the Company and the
Board is authorized to issue such preferred stock as is necessary.
On August 25, 2021, the Board approved a resolution to retire all the outstanding Series A shares of Preferred Stock. On January 27,
2022, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
Series
B Preferred Stock
As
of December 31 and June 30, 2021, 2,000,000 shares authorized with a par value of $10.00, no shares issued.
Series
C Preferred Stock
On
December 18, 2020, the Company issued 48.29 units of Series C Preferred Stock (241,450 shares of Series C preferred stock) at $50,000
per unit for proceeds of $2,414,500. Each unit is comprised of 5,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (each share of Series C Preferred
Stock is convertible into eighty shares of common stock) and a warrant to purchase 400,000 common shares of the Company at $0.25 per
share until December 31, 2023. Each holder is entitled to receive a non-cumulative dividend at 8% per annum at the rate per share. The
dividend shall be payable at the Company’s option either in cash or in common shares of the Company. If paid in common shares,
the Company shall issue the number of common shares equal to the dividend amount divided by the stated value and then multiplied by eighty.
In
addition, on December 18, 2020, the Company issued 8 units of Series C Preferred Stock (40,000 shares of Series C preferred stock) with
a fair value of $400,000 for the conversion of $381,622 of note payable and $18,378 of accrued interest.
During
the six months ended December 31, 2021, the Series C Preferred Stockholders converted 180,000
shares of Series C Preferred Stock (par value
of $1,800,000)
to 14,400,000
shares of common stock.
Common
Stock
Six
Months Ended December 31, 2021
During
the period, the Company issued 14,400,000 common shares pursuant to the conversion of 180,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock at a
conversion ratio of 80 shares of common stock for each share of Series C Preferred Stock.
During
the period, the Company issued 25,389,611 units for proceeds of $39,100,001 pursuant to a private placement issuance at $1.54 per share.
Each unit is comprised of one common share of the Company and one share purchase warrant, where each share purchase warrant is exercisable
into one common share of the Company at $1.75 per share for a period of five years from the issuance date. As part of the financing,
the Company paid $2,161,350 of share issuance costs and issued 1,955,000 warrants as a commission fee, which are exercisable at $1.54
per common share for a period of three years from the date of the issuance. The fair value of the commission warrants was $2,699,039
and was determined based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model assuming volatility of 166%, risk-free rate of 0.56%, expected life
of three years, and no expected forfeitures or dividends.
During
the period, the Company issued 4,500,000 common shares pursuant the exercise of 5,625,216 share purchase warrants for proceeds of $337,500,
of which 250,000 share purchase warrants, pursuant an aggregate cash exercise price of $18,750, exercised during the quarter ended June
30, 2021.
During
the period, the Company issued 3,000,000 common shares pursuant the Share Purchase Agreement, effective April 2, 2021, for aggregate
proceeds of $3,988,005.
During the six months ended December
31, 2021, the Company issued 10,105,258 common shares for services with a fair value of $15,658,100, including 7,024,040 common shares
with a fair value of $11,001,541 to officers and directors of the Company. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has 2,660,045 shares
of common stock issuable for professional services with a fair value of $3,304,500 for professional services, of which 2,035,000 common
shares with a fair value of $2,632,000 as compensation to board members of the Company.
AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the period ended December 31, 2021
(unaudited)
Common
Stock (Continued)
Six
Months ended December 31, 2020
During
the period, the Company issued 31,140,000 common shares for services with a fair value of $22,612,270 for professional services, including
5,000,000 shares issued to directors of the Company with a fair value of $1,080,000.
During
the period, the Company issued 21,284,971 common shares with a fair value of $2,585,467 for the conversion of $915,998 of note payable,
$94,697 of accrued interest, $525 of fees and $1,994,882 of derivative liability resulting in a gain on settlement of $376,254.
On
October 6, 2020, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Tysadco Partners LLC, a Delaware limited
company (“Tysadco”). Pursuant to the Agreement, Tysadco
committed to purchase, subject to certain restrictions and conditions, up to $10,000,000 worth
of the Company’s common stock over a period of 24 months from the effectiveness of the registration statement registering the resale
of shares purchased by Tysadco. The Company shall have the right, but not the obligation, to direct Tysadco to buy the lesser of $250,000
in
common stock per sale or 200% of the average shares traded for the 10 days prior to the closing request date, at a purchase price of
85% of the of the two lowest individual daily VWAPs during the five (5) trading days commencing on the first trading day following delivery
and clearing of the delivered shares, with a minimum request of $25,000. During the six months ended December
31, 2020, the Company issued 12,000,000 common shares for proceeds of $1,200,000 and another 500,000 common shares with a fair value
of $105,000 as a commitment fee.
During
the period, the Company issued 60,625,000 units for proceeds of $2,450,000 received during the year ended June 30, 2020. Each unit is
comprised of one common share of the Company and 0.8 share purchase warrant where each whole share purchase warrant can be exercised
into one common share of the Company at $0.075 per share until October 31, 2024.
During
the period, the Company issued 12,381,562 common shares for the exercise of cashless warrants.
9.
Share Purchase Warrants
Schedule
of Share Purchase Warrants Activity
|
|
2021
|
|
|
|
Number
of warrants
|
|
|
Weighted
average exercise price
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, June 30
|
|
|
27,866,000
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
27,344,611
|
|
|
|
1.73
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(6,000,000
|
)
|
|
|
0.08
|
|
Expired
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Balance, December 31
|
|
|
49,210,611
|
|
|
|
0.99
|
|
AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
Notes
to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the period ended December 31, 2021
(unaudited)
Additional
information regarding share purchase warrants as of December 31, 2021, is as follows:
Schedule
of Additional Information Regarding Share Purchase Warrants
|
|
2021
|
|
|
Outstanding
and exercisable
|
Range
of Exercise Prices
|
|
Number
of Warrants
|
|
|
Weighted
Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.075
|
|
|
20,250,000
|
|
|
2.8
|
0.25
|
|
|
1,616,000
|
|
|
2.0
|
1.54
|
|
|
1,955,000
|
|
|
2.7
|
1.75
|
|
|
25,389,611
|
|
|
4.7
|
|
|
|
49,210,611
|
|
|
3.8
|
10.
Restricted Share Units
The
Company has established a restricted share unit (RSU) incentive plan for executives, directors, and certain employees. Awards generally
vest over a four-year period at a rate of 25% per annum commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date.
During
the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company contracted 775,000
restricted share units to two employees of the
Company, including an officer of the Company. During the three months ended December 31, 2021, the identical employees amended their
employee contracts to have these share unit agreements reverted back to the Company. Share-based compensation expense was originally
recorded during the three months ended September 30, 2021, however, the expense has been reversed during the three months ended December
31, 2021. No share-based
compensation during the six months ended December 31, 2020.
11.
Contingencies
From
time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business.
Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may
harm business. Management is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that could have, individually or in the aggregate,
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results.
12.
Subsequent Events
On
January 27, 2022, the Company redeemed all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock.
On
January 27, 2022, the Company issued 668,150 shares from the cashless exercise of 750,000 share purchase warrants.
On
February 2, 2022 the Company issued a Mandatory Conversion Notice to the remaining Series C Preferred stockholders. The
notice converts all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock to common stock at an 80:1 conversion ratio. 3,216,000 Common
shares have been issued since October 1, 2021, with 2,216,000 common
shares being issued after December 31, 2021.
On
February 8, 2022 the Company issued $125,700
in dividend payments
to Series C stockholders that held shares from date of issuance. No remaining dividends are expected to be paid in relation to Series
C Preferred Stock as there are no remaining Series C Preferred Stock outstanding as of the issuance date of this report.
The
Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were available to be issued and has not identified
any additional subsequent events requiring adjustments to, or disclosures in the accompanying condensed financial statements.