Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. [ ] Yes [X] No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. [ ] Yes [X] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). [ ] Yes [X] No
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
On June 30th, 2017 the aggregate market value of the voting stock of Transact Energy Corp. held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $2,079,380
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: As of December 31, 2017, we had issued and outstanding 55,774,971 shares common stock, $.001 par value
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. . Yes . No
List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933. The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980). None
PART I
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may not be historical facts and may be “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “intends,” “plan” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We remind readers that forward-looking statements are merely predictions and therefore inherently subject to uncertainties and other factors and involve known and unknown risks that could cause the actual results, performance, levels of activity, or our achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance, levels of activity, or our achievements, or industry results, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements appear in Item 1 - “Business” and Item 7 - “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as elsewhere in this Annual Report and include statements regarding the following: the expected development and potential benefits from our products to consumers, progress in our efforts to develop our facilities and our products and to achieve and maintain regulatory approvals, the potential market demand for our products, our expectations regarding our short- and long-term capital requirements, our outlook for the coming months and information with respect to any other plans and strategies for our business.
The factors discussed herein, including those risks described in Item 1A, and expressed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this filing, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
INTRODUCTION
Unless otherwise specified or required by context, as used in this annual report, the terms “we,” “our,” “us” and the “Company” refer collectively to (i) TransAct Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation (“TransAct”).
The Company’s current corporate structure results from the issuance of founding shares equal to nine million four hundred thousand (9,400,000), an initial public offering (IPO) of one million one hundred and two thousand shares (1,102,000) at twenty-five cents ($0.25), the acquisition of a technology asset of two million six hundred thousand shares (2,600,000) and thirty-nine million five hundred and fifty-six thousand, three hundred and forty-five (42,672,971) shares for operations (including consulting, management and debt settlement).
The Company was originally formed to manage energy related assets and has changed its scope to sustainable technology development. The Company incorporates new technologies to provide sustainable energy sources and products. It has now focused completely on “waste optimization” converting municipal waste streams 100% into useable products without emissions utilizing sustainable energy sources.
Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) by management.
In this annual report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars and all references to “common shares” refer to the common shares in our capital stock.
Item 1. Business.
Our History and Business
Our business is to use sustainable technology to produce energy products. TransAct Energy Corp has transitioned from its original focus of developing raw energy resources to optimizing municipal solid waste into energy resources.
We formed TransAct Energy Corp. as a Nevada corporation on March 15, 2006. Although our business plan called for the securing and managing of any energy leasehold, the Company focused on securing producing and non-producing oil and gas leases in Alberta, Canada. On September 7, 2006, we acquired a one hundred percent (100%) interest in a Petroleum and Natural Gas Lease, from the province of Alberta, Canada for twelve thousand and fifty-one dollars ($12,051), the MedHat Project. We did not develop this resource. We looked to expand our holdings in Alberta through acquisitions and joint ventures for the following two years. We have since allowed this lease to lapse and moved away from this focus.
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In 2008, the Company was introduced to Dr. Mory Ghomshei one of the world’s leading geothermal experts and two of his geothermal power projects in British Columbia, Canada. We worked with independent companies Aqua Terra Power and Aqua Terra Geothermal through the balance of 2009 on the two geothermal power projects in British Columbia. Other than lending Aqua Terra funds no formal arrangement was entered pending them securing drill permits on the two projects.
These licenses lapsed under their original owners and were re-posted by the government for public tender; an Ontario corporation associated with Dr. Ghomshei acquired most of the original licences and has received drilling permits. We entered discussions with this entity in the latter half of 2011 to form a Farm-in relationship. We have put these discussions on hold pending the completion of our first waste optimization plant although we are maintaining dialogue with Dr. Ghomshei as it relates to utilizing Geothermal in the plants themselves.
TransAct in mid-2009 started introducing the concept of geothermal power to markets in Western and South Asia with the plan to enter joint venture relationships to develop geothermal power projects in these areas. To enter these markets as a power producer the Company found it strategic to develop traditional carbon fuelled power projects in addition. After discussions with the Republic of Iraq regarding geothermal opportunities in Northern Iraq, the Company, together with Spectrum Energy Project Investments (a UAE power company), submitted applications to the Basra Investment Commission to develop/manage three natural gas power plants. These multi-billion dollar projects come with long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) and sovereign guarantees and our application through Spectrum was shortlisted. We were unsuccessful in completing our acquisition of 50% of Spectrum and the initial offering lapsed.
On August 31, 2009, TransAct Energy completed and closed its initial public offering at twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share selling one million one hundred and two thousand shares (1,102,000) for a total capital raise of two-hundred and seventy-four thousand three hundred and ninety-eight dollars ($274,398 USD). The majority of these funds were placed with Aqua Terra Power as convertible notes to secure and develop the four (4) geothermal licenses in British Columbia, Canada; the balance was used to pay the costs of the offering and a small amount went to working capital. The Company was approved for listing on the OTCBB in December 2009 and received the trading symbol “TEGY.”
Throughout 2010 we laid the ground work for large power projects in South Europe, Asia and Africa; smaller projects for solar, waste to energy and hydrogen fuel cells specifically in India. We worked to secure markets for geothermal, new solar photo-voltaic, waste to energy and hydrogen fuel cell generators.
Joint development agreement negotiations took place in December 2010 clearing the way for Transact to enter one major project in South East Asia in 2011. The 2011 year was frustrated with the company’s inability to collect raised or earned funds into the company’s bank account. Thus projects, joint ventures and previous efforts were postponed or lost permanently. While we did maintain the company’s trading status the year was taken up with collection efforts and supporting business relationships while in limbo. We did initiate discussions on new waste to energy technologies to leverage the work we had done previously in this sector.
The Company’s 2012 efforts were focused on building out a Waste Optimization division. We completed a Business Plan for this division and entered a Joint Development Agreement with the owners of a small scale, proprietary, zero emissions waste optimization plant (“ZEWOP”) that had been operating a 20 tonne per day plant for two years. We reconnected with clients in India and Brazil for future waste optimization opportunities. From the second quarter, through to the end of 2012 we worked to raise the necessary funds to build a municipal scale plant (500 tonnes per day) in Scotland.
2013 continued as a building year for both the company and its Waste Optimization division. We completed the acquisition of the ZEWOP technology from the Scottish Inventor and brought him on as a long-term member of our team. We successfully negotiated a relationship with the international firm Fichtner Consulting Engineers to complete the certification of our plants going forward. We identified suppliers of waste for the proposed United Kingdom plants, initiated the relationships for the uptake of the Natural Gas and Electricity in the United Kingdom and tentatively sourced the capital required for the first plant in the United Kingdom. Globally we negotiated the intent to build a plant in Mexico that includes the required equity and waste. In Brazil, we initiated a relationship to create a green energy fund in order to grow both the market in Brazil and the other strategic areas of South America. Initial talks have taken place with potential development partners for a few of the major Brazil markets pending the success of the Mexico plant.
Throughout 2014 TransAct worked to finalize the engineering review and agreements necessary to develop the first Zero Emissions Waste Optimization Plants
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(Z.E.W.O.P.
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) in Puebla, Mexico. The plant under design is capable of processing 1320 metric tons per day of Municipal Solid Waste (“MSW”) and is estimated to cost approximately three hundred million dollars. In late November Fichtner Consulting Engineers reported they believed the Z.E.W.O.P.
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could process the MSW 100% into useable products without emissions. The Fichtner report provided TransAct the opportunity to submit the Waste Supply Agreement to the Municipality of Puebla, prepare off-take agreements for interested buyers of the Z.E.W.O.P.
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products and formalize the share purchase agreement with the Puebla Waste Consortium (“PWC”). PWC intended on providing 30% of the capital required to build the Z.E.W.O.P.
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, while TransAct negotiates third party lenders for the remaining 70% of the cost through debt instruments.
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The Company delivered the results of the Fichtner Report to the Puebla City Staff in December of 2014. The cost of the plant was more than originally discussed because it included garbage pre-processing and their waste contained more water. This affected the required equity and although it was never stated appears to be cause of the PWC hesitation. We also found out subsequently there was legal wrangling and back room negotiations between the existing MSW concession holders and the municipal/state government, affecting their ability to sign with us. After 6 months with no movement forward for the MSW feedstock from the City of Puebla,
Management set out in 2015 to secure an alternate source of MSW. After reviewing and discussing several alternative municipalities we are now negotiating the details of an MSW supply agreement. The agreement we had with the Puebla Waste Consortium is terminated however the sales efforts were all to National/International companies whose interest in our products will not change with a change in location. The one hundred-million-dollar equity for the plant in Puebla disappeared with the termination of the consortium contract. An alternative source of the plant equity is being sought during 2015/16 with a variety of investors coming forward during this period. As soon as we finalize the feed-stock and sales contracts we will seek to formalize the required equity.
Because of the specialized nature of many of the Z.E.W.O.P.
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components, we initiated some of the equipment procurement; thus, we entered a design/supply agreement for our proprietary reactors with a specialized engineering firm.
2014 saw the Company form subsidiary corporations in Ireland and Mexico. In Ireland we established the wholly owned subsidiary “TransAct Energy Global Ltd”, this company will in turn wholly own each national subsidiary. The first national subsidiary of TransAct Global is “TransAct Energy Mexico S. DE R.L. DE C.V.” which will own a majority shareholding of each holding company that owns a Z.E.W.O.P.
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like the Mexican corporation “Puebla ZEWOP 1, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.”.
At the beginning of 2015 we focused on finalizing the sale of the anticipated Z.E.W.O.P.
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products. These efforts included getting signed letters of intent from qualified buyers and preparing formal legal agreements for the same. We now have letters of intent from multiple qualified buyers for all the expected product and agreements ready to be signed subject to finalizing our feed-stock agreement (Waste Supply Agreement) for the first plant.
In summary 2015’s efforts focused on completing the due-diligence for the Mexican candidate feed-stocks including matching equity partners and buyers of the resulting products. To that end we now have several feed-stock agreements to negotiate through to a final agreement or dismiss depending on the outcome of the negotiations. The potential equity partners have been identified subject to finalizing the feed-stock agreement and pre-sales of the future products. The clients that signed letters of intent for the products have also been briefed on the potential feed-stock cities to re-confirm their commitment. Every effort was made during the year to keep the candidate banks for debt financing informed of our progress and they appear to be continuing with their support.
2016 we focused on finalizing contracts for the required MSW feed-stock. The results were a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a private contractor in Mexico City and a municipality outside of Asuncion, Paraguay; a letter of invitation from the Republic of Panama; and a formal proposal to a municipality in the State of Jalisco, Mexico now awaiting the formal request for proposal coming in 2017. The Mexico City MOU, was followed in December 2016 with a Waste Supply Agreement. Each opportunity will satisfy our need for thirteen-hundred and twenty metric tons per day of MSW feed-stock per
Z.E.W.O.P.
TM.
2017 was Transacts breakthrough year as it finally secured the required feedstock under long-term contract for its first
Z.E.W.O.P.
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to be in Mexico’s second largest city Guadalajara. We immediately secured a strategically located industrial site in El Salto and have proceeded to pre-sell the products from the future Z.E.W.O.P.
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.
To pay for the Z.E.W.O.P.
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we engaged the Latin desk of the USA based international financial group (name under non-disclosure) for the raise of the debt portion of our first Z.E.W.O.P. TM’s development cost and obtained a commitment for the equity portion from another financial group. Both parties are prepared to participate in multiple plants as TransAct grows.
To manage the public relations and marketing of our company and brand we contracted Ericho (https://erichopr.com/) an international public relations and media company. They will help us craft our story in each market we enter and tell it on the international stage.
Business Strategy
TransAct Energy Corp. has elected to focus entirely on the global development and dissemination of its zero emissions waste optimization plants (Z.E.W.O.P. TM). The Z.E.W.O.P. TM makes ecological, economic, cultural, and social sense. Becoming an engine that supports the circular economy in any community it enters, sustainably. Municipalities can now be paid instead of paying to manage their MSW. In the process TransAct is able to incorporate many of the energy technologies it has worked on including, geothermal and solar.
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Our focus throughout 2018 is to build the Z.E.W.O.P.
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in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico. We need to first sign off on 75-80% of our product sales under off-take agreements and finish the engineering review of the El Salto site. Then we will reengage Fichtner Consulting Engineers to prepare working drawings, that while being approved under permits and permissions will go to tender for a guaranteed procurement and construction contract. When these steps are completed we intend on finalizing the financing commitment for the debt and equity based
on the Z.E.W.O.P.
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construction agreement.
TransAct intends on establishing the manufacturing of our proprietary reactors in Mexico in 2018. We have already initiated discussions for a joint venture agreement with an ISO 9001 and ASME capable manufacturer. Our facility would supply the demand for both Mexico, South America, Central America, Canada and the USA.
Subject to our funding draw down schedule and the permit/permission process we intend on site preparation and initial construction of the Z.E.W.O.P.
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buildings in the latter part of 2018. Provided all equipment manufacturers can supply their components we intend on assembling the plant and commissioning the same in 2019.
Once TransAct is confident the development of the first
Z.E.W.O.P.
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is well underway it will proceed with the scheduling and planning of a second plant in Guadalajara scheduled to open one year after the first Z.E.W.O.P.
TM.
This plant will be our opportunity to perfect the assembly, construction process and train additional project managers. The long-term strategy is to build twenty and more plants per year. Fulfilling our growth strategies for Europe and the Americas.
Z.E.W.O.P.
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can demonstrate to Mexico and the World a municipal scale solution to managing waste without emissions and land filling. Although we have been approached to build in the other North American cities we feel the market is best approached when the first Z.E.W.O.P.
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is fully operational to garner government agency support. This will insure a smoother entry into the other North American markets, once we break ground we will make sure major municipalities throughout the US and Canada are aware of our process so we get on the technology review lists.
Besides finding capital for individual projects, until the first revenues from operations come in, our corporate operations will continue to be funded by raising money through private placements or public offerings. We anticipate bringing on an expanded management team to oversee our operational growth throughout this year and plan to raise additional capital as required. The first $4 Million of this budgeted capital should come in after the signing of the Waste Supply Agreement in 2017.
For the balance of the 2018 year the Company’s focus is to:
1.)
Secure working capital for the Company significant enough to maintain accounts payable as current and fund day to day corporate costs through to cash-flow from first operations, including expansion of corporate management team in order facilitate global dissemination of Z.E.W.O.P.
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;
2.)
Complete the development of the Z.E.W.O.P.
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in Mexico as follows;
a.
Finalize Product Off-take Agreements;
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Secure all required permits and permissions;
c.
Finalize debt portion of plant cost;
d.
Complete EPC contracts and supplier agreements;
e.
Initiate site development, construction, and assembly of plant.
3.)
Finalize second Mexico Z.E.W.O.P.
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contracts to launch development in 2019.
4.)
Enter waste supply contracts in Brazil.
5.)
Continue with European market entrance towards end of 2018.
Markets and Customers
The markets for “waste optimization”, the complete processing of waste into useable products/commodities without emissions or land-filling are global. Countries around the world are adopting standards that will reduce green house gas emissions and are promoting better use of resources, ultimately seeking freedom from foreign petroleum. The TransAct Z.E.W.O.P.
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provides these markets with an emissions free solution utilizing their waste and turning it into products, including fuels that can be used in these domestic markets.
We currently have discussions and or contract negotiations with entities in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Mexico and USA. Europe is the most advanced market with legislation in place targeting zero landfills, zero emissions within a few short years. The current Z.E.W.O.P.
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design for mass production has a plant size processing capacity of approximately 1320 tonnes per day of raw municipal solid waste (based on 2 Kgs per day per person, approximately 660,000 people in North America slightly less in Europe).
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Our target service customers are corporations or municipalities with municipal solid waste, plastic, tires or medical waste as these are the most profitable waste streams. However we can process any carbon based waste stream including sewage and agricultural.
Our target Z.E.W.O.P.
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product customers include airlines, shipping companies, bus companies, trucking companies or fuel retailers requiring direct blend green fuels to meet legislated targets. The EU 20/20 legislation started on January 1
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of 2025, requires a 20% green fuel blend by 2020. It creates customers needing a green fuel that can blend with existing refined fuels. Any airplane or ship landing in the EU will need 15% of its fuel to be green starting 2015 we anticipate being able to use our fuels going forward in this capacity upon EU certification. Our customers also include friction product manufacturers (brake pads, clutch plates, sanding disks) and wood product manufacturers (plywood, particle board, OSB etc.) that utilize phenol resins in their manufacturing process. We target manufacturers of biodegradable plastics and pharmaceuticals for our Levoglucosan. Tire and rubber manufacturers, lithographers and printers requiring high quality carbon black are customers. Waxes for the cosmetic industry, paraffin waxes for a variety of other uses including candles, along with high grade lubricating oils are Z.E.W.O.P.
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products. We produce fertilizers for the agricultural industry, a brick mix for the construction industry, a variety of reclaimed metals, and purified (distilled) water. Acetic acid and furfural are manufactured for industrial chemical manufacturers. We have a diverse mix of products and potential customers.
Employees
At December 31, 2017, the Company has a combined CEO/CFO under contract with everyone else required by the company being fulfilled by consultants on a demand basis. Going forward we have pending agreements for a COO, SVP Business Development, SVP Operations South America, SVP Operations Mexico & Central America, SVP Operations Europe and a SVP Operations Canada/US.
As the company ramps up the Z.E.W.O.P.
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in Mexico it anticipates bringing on 50 to 75 employees in this subsidiary.
The Company did not experience any labour disputes or labour stoppages during the current fiscal year.
Principal Products
The Company’s principal products are carbon black, phenol resins and Levoglucosan making up approximately 70% of our proposed revenue. Waxes account for another 15% while fuels represent 6%.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
The raw material for the Z.E.W.O.P.
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is municipal solid waste (MSW) better known as trash or garbage. Garbage is readily available in every municipality on the planet with only a modest percentage committed to reprocessing, the majority is land-filled or incinerated. Alternatives to MSW include medical waste, agricultural waste, and carbon based industrial waste.
Seasonality of Business
Waste from human activities is generated 365 days a year with slight seasonal variations occurring in MSW. Our facilities are designed to run every day of the year. The products we produce are in demand globally and used year round.
Industry Practices/Needs for Working Capital
The Company is heavily involved in development operations; therefore high levels of working capital will be committed, either directly or indirectly to the construction efforts. After a Z.E.W.O.P.
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becomes commercially operational, the needs of working capital are expected to be low. The Company is expecting to be significantly involved in development activities for the next 5 to 10 years.
Dependence on Few Customers
The waste being supplied to each Z.E.W.O.P.
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comes from millions of residence of a city; however the contract is awarded by one customer typically. Heavy dependency on one customer for the feedstock is mitigated by the form of agreement, long-term and guaranteed provided we stay operational. In the future we may be able to set up direct agreements with homeowners and businesses to purchase there waste materials.
Ultimately, the market for our products is vast; however, the numbers of entities that can physically, logistically and economically purchase the commodity in large quantities in our area of operations are limited. The Company’s primary revenues should originate from carbon black (30 %+) and phenol resin (27 %+) sales. Currently, the Company has interest in these products and others from three multi-national corporations. Again, the only mitigation from the risk of only a few customers is their credit-worthiness, a guaranteed long term contract, with no out, unless we do not perform.
We do have the alternative of building up a multitude of small order customers over time.
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Competitive Conditions
The interest in the waste to energy sector has continued to grow as have the amounts of garbage. Every government on the planet is faced with these growing amounts of garbage and the mandate to use it as a resource rather than bury or burn it. The demand for sustainable energy continues to increase almost everywhere on the planet at the same time. Climate changes affect the demand for heating and cooling and the lack of rain in certain areas impacts on the ability to produce hydro-electricity. Political instability or the threat there of, in oil producing regions sends countries that have petroleum based economies scrambling for alternatives. Economic instability impacts on many countries abilities to import energy causing them to look within their own borders for energy that provides autonomy. Finally the pressure is on all nations to look at and change the environmental impact of their waste.
Each product we produce is made by reprocessing waste making the resulting product “green” and cheaper. Our production process has no emissions or environmental impact compared to competitive products that come from crude oil and natural gas. Because our raw material is garbage we are not subjected to market fluctuations and can consistently maintain our cost of goods compared to our competitors. The finished products are produced at much lower costs than our competitors giving us a natural advantage going forward.
Any technology that can produce clean energy from waste in a cost effective manner has a competitive advantage in the complex matrix of sustainable energy production. There have been no emissions free and cost effective energy from waste technologies to handle the ever growing waste. So governments have settled for incineration with scrubbers that remove the pollutants to established levels. The new emission targets being established for waste going forward, limits the competition. TransAct’s Energy from Waste technology at present will be the only technology capable of meeting the future conditions of competition in this arena.
Availability of resources, upfront capital and customers willing to pay for the resulting products, determine the generation resource. In markets where they have resources but not expertise or upfront capital the field of competition opens up for those able to build, own, and operate the facility at a profit over the long-term.
The Company believes that the combination of the technologies emissions free status, low operating costs, ability to process all waste streams into useable products with full carbon capture and a low “full life” cost will allow it to successfully compete for long-term waste processing and green product supply agreements globally.
Factors that can influence the overall market for our products include some of the following:
number of market participants buying and selling green products including fuels;
environmental regulations that impact us and our competitors;
availability of production tax credits and other benefits allowed by tax law;
relative ease or difficulty of developing and constructing new facilities; and
credit worthiness and risk associated with buyers.
Environmental Compliance
The TransAct Z.E.W.O.P.
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already meets the European Union Environmental Protection Agency emission free standards. The plants do not incinerate so there are no flue gases and no ash, all waste delivered to the plant is converted to useable products.
The incoming waste is maintained in-doors under cover, at three-day processing levels, to avoid any possible nuisance.
The storage systems for fuels produced on site pending shipment meet or exceed regional standards for safety and environmental impact.
All known environmental issues in Z.E.W.O.P.
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have been identified and solutions obtained that will mitigate these issues beyond established compliance.
Available Information
We will be making available in the near term, through our Internet website at http://www.transactenergycorp.com, our annual report 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Information on our website is not incorporated into this report and is not a part of this report.
All material press releases are disseminated through a North America wide news wire service and published on our website and twitter feed (
transactenergycorp
@transactenergyc
).
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Governmental Regulation
Although we intend to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, we cannot assure you that we are in compliance or that we will be able to comply with all future laws and regulations. Additional national or regional legislation, or changes in regulatory implementation, may limit our activities in the future or significantly increase the cost of regulatory compliance. If we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations, criminal sanctions or civil remedies, including fines, injunctions, or seizures, could be imposed on us. This could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
The business of industrial plant development and operation is subject to substantial regulation under governmental laws relating to the development, upgrading, marketing, pricing, taxation, and distribution of our products and other matters. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing development and operations of industrial plants could have a material adverse impact on our business. In addition, there can be no assurance that income tax laws, royalty regulations and government incentive programs related to our industry generally, will not be changed in a manner which may adversely affect our progress and cause delays, inability to develop or abandonment of these interests.
Permits, leases, licenses, and approvals are required from a variety of regulatory authorities at various stages of development and operation of industrial projects. There can be no assurance that the various government permits, leases, licenses and approvals sought will be granted in respect of our activities or, if granted, will not be cancelled or will be renewed upon expiry. There is no assurance that such permits, leases, licenses, and approvals will not contain terms and provisions which may adversely affect our development and operating activities.
The development and operations of our proposed projects are or will be subject to stringent federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations relating to improving or maintaining environmental quality. Environmental laws often require parties to pay for remedial action or to pay damages regardless of fault. Environmental laws also often impose liability with respect to divested or terminated operations, even if the operations were terminated or divested many years ago.
The development activities and operating programs on our proposed and future projects are or will be subject to extensive laws and regulations governing, development, production, imports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, protection and remediation of the environment, protection of endangered and protected species, plant safety, toxic substances and other matters. Power development and operations are also subject to risks and liabilities associated with pollution of the environment and disposal of waste products. Compliance with these laws and regulations will impose substantial costs on us and will subject us to significant potential liabilities.
Our business is subject to various federal, provincial, state and local laws and governmental regulations that may be changed from time to time in response to economic or political conditions. TransAct Energy Corp. in each jurisdiction is subject to regulation in respect of the production, sale and distribution of energy in the form of fuel or electricity.
TransAct will be required to obtain various government approvals for construction of future facilities.
For project development TransAct will hire consulting and engineering services for site development, design, air quality, cooling water reuse, permitting, environmental engineering and regulatory compliance.
Environmental Credits
As a future “green” product producer, environmental-related credits, such as renewable energy credits or carbon credits
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may become available for sale to power companies (to allow them to meet their “green” power requirements) or to businesses which produce carbon based pollution. If available, these credits will belong exclusively to us or our joint venture, and may provide an additional source of revenue.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
General Business Risks
We are a new business with limited operating history and making an investment in TransAct is risky.
If we are unable to successfully identify and secure energy projects or energy conservation projects, then we will not be successful as a business. It will be difficult for you to evaluate an investment in our stock since our operating history is limited to developing our business plan, obtaining 100% interest in a petroleum and natural gas lease in Alberta, Canada referred to as the MedHat Project and bidding on multiple energy projects globally. As a young Company, we are especially vulnerable to any problems, delays, expenses and difficulties we may encounter while implementing our business plan. We have not proven the essential elements of profitable operations
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and you will bear the risk of complete loss of your investment if we are not successful.
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Our future performance may depend on our ability to establish that a particular energy technology is economically sustainable.
Sustainable energy technology development and operations involve a high degree of risk. The execution of our business plan is generally, dependent upon the existence of economically usable resources. Expansion of the production of energy from our technology interests is not certain and depends on successful production in quantities and containing sufficient marketable energy economically for future plants.
We have a need for substantial additional financing and will have to significantly delay, curtail or cease operations if we are unable to secure such financing.
The Company requires substantial additional financing to fund the cost of acquiring and developing energy projects. The Company also requires funds for other operating activities
,
and to finance the growth of our business, including the construction and commissioning of sustainable energy facilities. We may not be able to obtain the needed funds on terms acceptable to us or at all. Further, if additional funds are raised by issuing equity securities, significant dilution to our current shareholders may occur and new investors may get rights that are preferential to current shareholders. Alternatively, we may have to bring in joint venture partners to fund further development work, which would result in reducing our interests in the projects.
We may be unable to obtain the financing we need to pursue our growth strategy in energy production, which may adversely affect our ability to expand our operations.
When we identify an energy project that we may seek to acquire or to develop, a substantial capital investment will be required. Our continued access to capital, through project financing or through a partnership or other arrangements with acceptable terms, is necessary for the success of our growth strategy. Our attempts to secure the necessary capital may not be successful on favorable terms, or at all.
Market conditions and other factors may not permit future project and acquisition financing
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on terms favorable to us. Our ability to arrange for financing on favorable terms, and the costs of such financing, are dependent on numerous factors, including general economic and capital market conditions, investor confidence, the continued success of current projects, the credit quality of the projects being financed, the political situation in the jurisdiction in which the project is located and the continued existence of tax laws which are conducive to raising capital. If we are unable to secure capital through partnership or other arrangements, we may have to finance the projects using equity financing which will have a dilutive effect on our common stock. Also, in the absence of favorable financing or other capital options, we may decide not to build new plants or acquire facilities from third parties. Any of these alternatives could have a material adverse effect on our growth prospects and financial condition.
It is very costly to place plants into commercial production.
Before the sale of any energy can occur, it will be necessary to construct a gathering and separating system, a plant
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a delivery system
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and considerable administrative costs would be incurred
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To fund expenditures of this magnitude, we may have to find a joint venture participant with substantial financial resources. There can be no assurance that a participant can be found and, if found, it would result in us having to substantially reduce our interest in the project.
We may be unable to realize our strategy of utilizing the tax and other incentives available for developing sustainable energy projects to attract strategic alliance partners, which may adversely affect our ability to complete these projects.
Part of our business strategy is to utilize tax and other incentives available to developers of sustainable energy plants to attract strategic alliance partners with the capital sufficient to complete these projects. Many of the incentives available for these projects are new and highly complex. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in structuring agreements that are attractive to potential strategic alliance partners. If we are unable to do so, we may be unable to complete the development of our energy projects and our business could be harmed.
We may not be able to manage our growth due to the commencement of operations which could negatively impact our operations and financial condition
. Significant growth in our operations will place demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources, and the increased scope of our operations will present challenges to us due to increased management time and resources required and our existing limited staff. Our future performance and profitability will depend in part on our ability to successfully integrate the operational, financial and administrative functions of our projects and other acquired properties into our operations, to hire additional personnel and to implement necessary enhancements to our management systems to respond to changes in our business. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in these efforts. Our inability to manage the increased scope of operations, to integrate acquired properties, to hire additional personnel or to enhance our management systems could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
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If we incur material debt to fund our business, we could face significant risks associated with such debt levels.
We will need to procure significant additional financing to construct, commission and operate our plants in order to generate and sell energy. If this financing includes the issuance of material amounts of debt, this would expose the Company to risks including, among others, the following:
a portion of our cash flow from operations would be used for the payment of principal and interest on such indebtedness and would not be available for financing capital expenditures or other purposes;
a significant level of indebtedness and the covenants governing such indebtedness could limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business because certain activities or financing options may be limited or prohibited under the terms of agreements relating to such indebtedness;
a significant level of indebtedness may make us more vulnerable to defaults by the purchasers of electricity or in the event of a downturn in our business because of fixed debt service obligations; and
the terms of agreements may require us to make interest and principal payments and to remain in compliance with stated financial covenants and ratios. If the requirements of such agreements were not satisfied, the lenders could be entitled to accelerate the payment of all outstanding indebtedness and foreclose on the collateral securing payment of that indebtedness, which would likely include our interest in the project.
In such event, we cannot assure you that we would have sufficient funds available or could obtain the financing required to meet our obligations, including the repayment of outstanding principal and interest on such indebtedness.
We may not be able to successfully integrate companies that we may acquire in the future, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, future results and cash flow.
Our strategy is to continue to expand in the future, including through acquisitions. Integrating acquisitions is often costly, and we may not be able to successfully integrate our acquired companies with our existing operations without substantial costs, delays or other adverse operational or financial consequences. Integrating our acquired companies involves a number of risks that could materially and adversely affect our business, including:
failure of the acquired companies to achieve the results we expect;
inability to retain key personnel of the acquired companies;
risks associated with unanticipated events or liabilities; and
the difficulty of establishing and maintaining uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies, including accounting controls and procedures.
If any of our acquired companies suffer performance problems, the same could adversely affect the reputation of our group of companies and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, future results and cash flow.
The success of our business relies on retaining our key personnel.
We are dependent upon the services of our President and Chief Executive Officer, Roderick C. Bartlett, our Chief Financial Officer, Rod Bartlett, our Director and COO Joe F. Dickson. The loss of any of their services could have a material adverse effect upon us. As of the date of this report, the Company has executed compensation agreements with some of these persons but does not hold key-man insurance on any of them.
The impact of governmental regulation could adversely affect our business by increasing costs for financing or development of energy plants
. Our business is subject to certain jurisdictional laws and regulations, including laws and regulations on taxation, the exploration for and development, production and distribution of energy, and environmental and safety matters.
Environmental assessments of proposed projects carry a heightened degree of responsibility for companies and directors, officers and employees. The cost of compliance with changes in governmental regulations has a potential to reduce the profitability of operations.
Because of these jurisdictional regulations, we could incur liability to governments or third parties for any unlawful discharge of pollutants into the air, soil or water, including responsibility for remediation costs. We could potentially discharge such materials into the environment via:
leakage of fluids or airborne pollutants from gathering systems, pipelines, plant and storage tanks;
damage resulting from accidents during normal operations; and
explosions.
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Because the requirements imposed by such laws and regulations are frequently changed, we cannot assure you that laws and regulations enacted in the future, including changes to existing laws and regulations, will not adversely affect our business by increasing cost and the time required to explore and develop geothermal projects.
Industry competition may impede our growth and ability to enter into energy purchase agreements on terms favorable to us, or at all, which would negatively impact our revenue
. The electrical power generation and fuel production industry is highly competitive and we may not be able to compete successfully or grow our business. We compete in areas of pricing, grid access and markets. The industry in many jurisdictions is complex as it is composed of public utility districts, cooperatives and investor-owned energy companies. Many of the participants produce and distribute electricity and fuels. Their willingness to purchase electricity or fuel from an independent producer may be based on a number of factors and not solely on pricing and surety of supply. If we cannot enter into energy purchase agreements on terms favorable to us, or at all, it would negatively impact our revenue and our decisions regarding development of additional plants.
Actual costs of construction or operation of a plant may exceed estimates used in negotiation of purchase and financing agreements.
If the actual costs of construction or operations exceed the model costs, the Company may not be able to build the contemplated plants, or if constructed, may not be able to operate profitably. The Company’s financing agreements will typically provide for a priority payback to our partner. If the actual costs of construction or operations exceed the model costs, we may not be able to operate profitably or receive the planned share of cash flow and proceeds from the project.
There are some risks for which we do not or cannot carry insurance.
Because our current operations are limited in scope, the Company carries property and, public liability insurance coverage as needed, but does not currently insure against any other risks.
As its operations progress, the Company will acquire additional coverage consistent with its operational needs, but the Company may become subject to liability for pollution or other hazards against which it cannot insure or cannot insure at sufficient levels or against which it may elect not to insure because of high premium costs or other reasons. In particular, coverage is not available for environmental liability or earthquake damage.
Our officers and directors may have conflicts of interests arising out of their relationships with other companies.
Several of our directors and officers serve (or may agree to serve) as directors or officers of other companies or have significant shareholdings in other companies. To the extent that such other companies may participate in ventures in which the Company may participate, the directors may have a conflict of interest in negotiating and concluding terms respecting the extent of such participation. From time to time, several companies may participate in the acquisition and development of properties thereby allowing for their participation in larger programs, permitting involvement in a greater number of programs and reducing financial exposure in respect of any one program. It may also occur that a particular company will assign all or a portion of its interest in a particular program to another of these companies due to the financial position of the company making the assignment.
Risks Relating To the Market for Our Securities
A significant number of shares of our common stock are eligible for public resale. If a significant number of shares are resold on the public market, the share price could be reduced and could adversely affect our ability to raise needed capital
. The market price for our common stock could decrease significantly and our ability to raise capital through the issuance of additional equity could be adversely affected by the availability and resale of such a large number of shares in a short period of time. If we cannot raise additional capital on terms favorable to us, or at all, it may delay our exploration or development of existing properties or limit our ability to acquire new properties, which would be detrimental to our business.
Because the public market for shares of our common stock is limited, investors may be unable to resell their shares of common stock.
There is currently only a limited public market for our common stock on the OTCBB in the United States, and investors may be unable to resell their shares of common stock. The development of an active public trading market depends upon the existence of willing buyers and sellers that are able to sell their shares and market makers that are willing to make a market in the shares. Under these circumstances, the market bid and ask prices for the shares may be significantly influenced by the decisions of the market makers to buy or sell the shares for their own account, which may be critical for the establishment and maintenance of a liquid public market in our common stock. We cannot give you any assurance that an active public trading market for the shares will develop or be sustained.
The price of our common stock is volatile, which may cause investment losses for our shareholders.
The market for our common stock although newly initiated is assumed to be highly volatile. The trading price of our common stock on the OTCBB is subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things, quarterly variations in operating and financial results, and general economic and market conditions. In addition, statements or changes in opinions, ratings, or earnings estimates made by brokerage firms or industry analysts relating to our market or relating to our Company could result in an immediate and adverse effect on the market price of our common stock. The highly volatile nature of our stock price may cause investment losses for our shareholders.
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We do not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
We intend to reinvest any earnings in the development of our projects. Payments of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our business, operating results and financial condition, current and anticipated cash.
Our stock is subject to the Penny Stock rules, which impose significant restrictions on broker-dealers and may affect the resale of our stock.
A penny stock is generally a stock that:
is not listed on a national securities exchange or NASDAQ,
is listed in the “pink sheets” or on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board,
has a price per share of less than $5.00 and
is issued by a company with net tangible assets less than $5 million.
The penny stock trading rules impose additional duties and responsibilities upon broker-dealers and salespersons effecting purchase and sale transactions in common stock and other equity securities, including:
determination of the purchaser’s investment suitability,
delivery of certain information and disclosures to the purchaser, and
receipt of a specific purchase agreement before effecting the purchase transaction.
Many broker-dealers will not effect transactions in penny stocks, except on an unsolicited basis, in order to avoid compliance with the penny stock trading rules. In the event our common stock becomes subject to the penny stock trading rules,
such rules may materially limit or restrict the ability to resell our common stock, and
the liquidity typically associated with other publicly traded equity securities may not exist.
Because of the significant restrictions on trading penny stocks, a public market may never emerge for our securities. If this happens, you may never be able to publicly sell your shares.
Item 2. Properties
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Our principal mailing address is Suite 207 - 23705 IH 10 West, San Antonio, TX, 78257 United States. Our telephone number is 210-888-0785.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
Our Company is not a party to any bankruptcy, receivership or other legal proceeding.
Terra Energy Corp. who’s President Chris van Vliet was a shareholder of TransAct through his legal council Palkowski & Company threatened in October 2010 to take legal action against TransAct Energy Corp. in regards to a $10,000 convertible promissory note. Terra Energy demanded conversion of the note to which TransAct Energy decided under the terms of the note they were not entitled to and instead issued them a cheque for payment in full which was promptly refused by Terra Energy. Since this time their legal council Mr. Robert J. Palkowski is no longer practising law and no further action has been taken. Terra Energy has verbally represented that they will only be satisfied with an issuance of common stock as demanded. We have had a legal review of the note in question and will defend the Company vigorously from any further claim.
Aqua Terra Power Corp. who’s president Chris van Vliet was a shareholder of TransAct Energy Corp. borrowed money from TransAct Energy in regards to geothermal projects in British Columbia, Canada. At the time TransAct was contemplating acquiring Aqua Terra Power if they were successful in their geothermal exploration. Aqua Terra was not successful and any contemplated relationship was terminated. Since that time the Aqua Terra notes payable to TransAct Energy, now totalling $306,766.86 (no further interest is accrued on this loan because of its status) matured and were demanded. No payment has been made and to the best of our understanding they have no ability to repay this debt. We will take legal action if the cost of said action can be justified.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
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NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
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TransAct Energy Corp. (“the Company”) was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on March 15, 2006. The Company is in the business of developing and managing zero emission waste optimization plants globally. The Company has generated nominal revenues and is considered a development stage company as defined in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic No. 915. The Company has, at the present time, not paid any dividends and any dividends that may be paid in the future will depend upon the financial requirements of the Company and other relevant factors.
Cash and Cash Equivalents -
The Company considers all highly liquid debt investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Software and related amortization
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Software is recorded at cost and the Company provides for amortization using the straight line method over three years.
Income Taxes -
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic No. 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.”
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic No. 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of ASC Topic No. 740, the Company recognized approximately no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits.
The Company has no tax positions at December 31, 2017 and 2016 for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility.
The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized no interest and penalties. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. All tax years starting with 2008 are open for examination.
Loss Per Share -
The computation of loss per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period presented in accordance with ASC Topic No. 260, “Earnings Per Share” [See Note 11].
Accounting Estimates
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosures 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 estimated by management.
Recently Enacted Accounting Standards
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In September 2009 the FASB established the Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification” or “ASC”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of GAAP for SEC registrants. Existing GAAP was not intended to be changed as a result of the Codification, and accordingly the change did not impact our financial statements. The ASC does change the way the guidance is organized and presented.
Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU No. 2009-05 (ASC Topic 820), which amends Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, ASU No. 2009-13 (ASC Topic 605), Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, ASU No. 2009-14 (ASC Topic 985), Certain Revenue Arrangements that include Software Elements, and various other ASU’s No. 2009-2 through ASU No. 2011-8 which contain technical corrections to existing guidance or affect guidance to specialized industries or entities were recently issued. These updates have no current applicability to the Company or their effect on the financial statements would not have been significant.
Investment in Leases -
All costs such as bid fees and lease rental payments related to the acquisition of energy leases are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease (See Note 3).
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Foreign Currency Translation
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The Financial statements are presented in United States dollars. In accordance with ASC 830 “Foreign Currency Matters”, foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities are translated into their United States dollar equivalents using foreign exchange rates which prevailed at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the transaction date. Revenue and expenses are translated at average rate of exchange during the year. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operation.
Stock Offering Costs -
Costs incurred in connection with stock offerings will be deferred and offset against the proceeds of the stock offering. Costs incurred in connection with unsuccessful offerings will be expensed.
Reclassification –
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year presentation.
NOTE 2 – LOANS RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY
The $12,000, $5,000, $7,000, $212,000 and $12,520 loans receivable from a company whose sole shareholder holds less than 10% in TransAct, are secured and were due on November 1, November 10, November 29, December 6 and December 6, 2010, respectively. The loans are secured by certain assets and equipment of the company and bear interest at rates between 15% and 18% per annum for the terms of the loans.
At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 interest receivable was $50,954. These notes have not been granted an extension, are in default and management has formally demanded payment of the outstanding principal and interest and may pursue legal action if the cost of said action can be justified. At December 31, 2010 the Company recorded a total allowance of $299,475 charged to operations including principal of $248,521 and interest of $50,954.
NOTE 3 – SOFTWARE
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Net Book Value
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December 31, 2017
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December 31, 2016
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Software
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3,480
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3,480
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NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE
The $10,000 convertible promissory note payable to a company whose shareholders hold less than 10% in TransAct is unsecured, bears interest at 10% per annum and was due and payable on March 31, 2010. The payee had the option to convert the entire principal amount on or before April 29, 2009 into common shares of the Company based on a conversion rate of $.00345 per share. No interest was payable if the principal was converted to shares of the Company. The payee did not exercise its conversion option. The note is currently outstanding and in October 2010 the Company issued a check in the amount of $11,876 as payment in full of principal and interest which was returned un-cashed by the payee. The Company is currently in dispute regarding the expiration date of the conversion option in the agreement and the note remains in default. At December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $ 9,187
The $17,500 promissory note payable to a company whose shareholders hold less than 10% in TransAct is unsecured, bears interest at 10% per annum and is due on demand. This note is currently in default. At December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $15,322.
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 4 - NOTES PAYABLE – CONTINUED
The $25,000 convertible promissory note dated June 10, 2010 and $40,000 convertible promissory note dated October 5, 2010 bore interest at 8% per annum and were due and payable on March 11, 2011 and July 7, 2011, respectively. The holder had the option to convert the entire principal amount of each particular note on or before March 11, 2011 and July 7, 2011 into common shares of the Company based on a conversion rate of 60% of the market price being the average of the lowest three trading prices over the past ten days prior to the conversion. At no time, could the holder convert into an amount of shares which would result in the holder and its affiliates to beneficially own more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock. In February 2011 the holder elected to convert $12,000 of the June 10, 2010 note into 404,040 common shares of the Company which were issued. In February 2011 the terms of the June 10, 2010 and October 5, 2010 convertible promissory notes were amended by both parties to include a repayment option. Under this repayment option the borrower had the right to repay the balance of a note in cash equal to 150% of the outstanding principal and interest. On February 24, 2011, the Company paid $22,000 including $9,000 of interest to repay the remaining $13,000 balance of the June 10, 2010 note. In addition, on April 21, 2011 the Company paid $61,600 including $21,600 of interest to repay the $40,000 note dated October 5, 2010. A beneficial conversion feature of $53,334 has been recorded as a discount to the notes with an offset to additional paid in capital. The discount was amortized over the life of the notes. The remaining unamortized discount has been expensed as interest since the note was repaid.
The $25,000 and $15,243.90 ($20,000 CAD) promissory notes payable dated April 22, 2011 and March 31, 2011 respectively are unsecured and bear interest at 60% per annum or $2,500 and $1,445 ($2,000 CAD) respectively whichever is greater. The notes are due on demand and may be prepaid in whole or part without penalty. Accrued interest was $ 161,848 at December 31, 2017.
The $ 3,811 ($5,000 CAD) promissory note payable dated September 12, 2011 is unsecured and bears interest at $ 361 up to September 16, 2011 and $ 36 per diem until all principal and interest is repaid. The note is due on demand and may be prepaid in whole or part without penalty. Accrued interest was $ 86,191 at December 31, 2017.
The $100,000 promissory note payable dated June 30, 2013 is unsecured and is non-interest bearing.
A $22,030 promissory note payable dated February 24, 2011 to a former officer (more than 1 year ago,) bears interest of $6,000 and was due on March 4, 2011. This note is accruing interest at $360 per day for every day after March 4, 2011 until the note is repaid in full. At December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $904,433.
A $46,660 promissory note payable dated April 22, 2011 to a former officer (more than 1 year ago) bears interest at 1% per diem. A beneficial conversion feature of $2,750 was recorded as a discount to the notes with the offset to Additional Paid in Capital. In May 2011 the holder of the note converted $10,000 of principal into 750,000 shares of common stock and the discount was expensed to interest. The remaining balance of $36,660 is due on demand. At December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $902,369.
A $3,000 convertible promissory note payable to a former officer (more than 1 year ago) is secured by certain assets and equipment of the Company and bore interest at 8% per annum through the due date in November 2010 and is currently in default and bearing interest at 60% the highest lawful rate. A beneficial conversion feature of $3,000 has been recorded as a discount to the note with an offset to additional paid in capital. The discount was fully amortized in 2010. At December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $13,998.
A $10,000 convertible note dated June 22, 2015 is unsecured and bears interest at 8% per annum. The note is due on May 11, 2016 unless converted to common stock in advance of that date. This note is currently in default. At December 31, 2017, accrued interest was $2,026.
NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTIES
There are no notes payable to related parties at December 31, 2017
Accrued interest and late fees for the notes at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $2,098,544 and $1,791,739 respectively.
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 6 CAPITAL STOCK
Preferred Stock
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The Company has authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.001 par value, with such rights, preferences and designations and to be issued in such series as determined by the Board of Directors. No shares are issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017.
Common Stock
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The Company has authorized 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $.001 par value, with such rights, preferences and designations and to be issued in such series as determined by the Board of Directors.
In December 2010 proceeds were received for 200,000 common shares at $.15 per share and 50,000 common shares at $.20 per share for a total of $ 40,000. These shares were issued in June 2011.
In January 2011 the Company issued 588,235 common shares at $.17 per share for total proceeds received of $100,000.
In February 2011 the Company issued 404,040 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of a note payable totaling $12,000 at $.0297 per share.
In June 2011 the Company issued 200,000 common shares for compensation services at a value of $.015 per share.
In June 2011 the Company issued 750,000 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of a note payable totaling $10,000 at $.013 per share.
In June 2011, the Company issued 175,739 common shares at a value of $.015 per share in exchange for consulting services accrued as a liability at December 31, 2010 in the amount of $ 37,500. The difference of $34,864 has been recorded as a gain on debt settlement.
In May 2012 the Company issued 3,316,500 common shares for consulting services at a value of $.035 per share (see Note 10).
In May 2012 the Company issued 275,000 common shares as a fee related to financing services at a value of $.0182 per share.
In May 2012 the Company issued 625,000 common shares for compensation services at a value of $.05 per share.
In May 2012 the Company issued 119,783 common shares for compensation services at a value of $.045 per share.
In May 2013 the Company issued 2,600,000 common shares as payment related to a technology purchase agreement at a value of $.0502 per share.
In May 2013 the Company issued 500,000 common shares for compensation services at a value of $.0501 per share.
At June 30, 2013 the Company caused the cancellation of 250,000 shares that had been issued for compensation services 125,000 shares at a value of $.0501 and 125,000 shares at $.05.
In August 2013 the Company issued 555,556 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $20,000 at $.036 per share.
In March 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 450,000 common shares for compensation services at a value of $.041 per share.
In March 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 14,210,235 common shares for $397,887 of compensation payable.
In April 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 200,000 common shares for compensation services at a value of $.05 per share.
In April 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 474,360 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $23,718 at $.05 per share.
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 6 CAPITAL STOCK – CONTINUED
In August 2014, the Company authorized the issuance of 221,778 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $9,980 at $.045 per share.
In August 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 300,000 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $18,000 at $.06 per share.
In September 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 665,750 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $39,975 at $.06 per share.
In September 2014, the Company authorized the issuance of 641,715 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $44,920 at $.07 per share.
In October 2014 the Company authorized the issuance of 229,750 common shares pursuant to a restricted securities agreement totaling $50,545 at $0.22 per share.
In December 2014, the Company authorized the issuance of 140,000 common shares for compensation services of $26,600 at $0.19 per share.
In December 2014, the Company authorized the issuance of 233,921 common shares for $33,333.68 of compensation payable at $0.1425.
In March 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 99,750 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $9,975 at $.10 per share.
In March 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 166,834 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $20,020 at $.12 per share.
In March 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 66,667 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $7,000 at $.1050 per share.
In October 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 124,750 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $4,990 at $.04 per share.
In November 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 147,725 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $5,909 at $.04 per share.
In November 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 73,563 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $5,885 at $.08 per share.
In December 2015, the Company authorized the issuance of 536,000 common shares for compensation payable totaling $27,336 at $.051 per share.
In April 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of 104,688 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $8,375 at $.08 per share.
In June 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of 2,050,000 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $102,500 at $.05 per share.
In August 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of 142,857 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of a note payable totaling $10,000 at $.07per share. In the same period the Company authorized the issuance of 305,522 common shares pursuant to a convertible option a of note payable totaling $19,975 at $.06538 per share.
In September 2016, the Company authorized the issuance of 142,643 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $9,985 at $.07 per share.
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 6 CAPITAL STOCK – CONTINUED
In December 2016, the company authorized the issuance of 185,249 common shares pursuant to convertible option of notes payable totaling $14,819.95 at a value of $.08 per share. In the same period the Company authorized the issuance of 645,000 common shares for compensation services totaling $38,700 at a value of $0.06 per share.
In January 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 89,864 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $2,489 at $.0646per share and $2500 @ $0.0487 per share.
In February 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 200,000 common shares pursuant to a convertible option of notes payable totaling $10,000 at $.05 per share.
In May 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 377,207 common shares pursuant to convertible option of notes payable totaling $13,500 at $0.0487 per share and $5,000 at $0.5 per share.
In July 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 160,000 common shares pursuant to convertible option of a note payable totaling $8,000 at $0.05 per share.
In September 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 1,703,882 common shares pursuant to convertible option of notes payable totaling $111,990 at $0.07 per share, $5,000 at $0.0782 and $5,261 at $0.13125 per share.
In October 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 327,895 common shares pursuant to convertible option of notes payable totaling $20,435 at $0.12 per share, $20,000 at $0.1269 per share.
In December 2017, the Company authorized the issuance of 27,297 common shares pursuant to convertible option of a note payable of $6,006 at $0.22 per share. In the same period the Company authorized the issuance of 230,481 common shares for compensation services totaling $53,656 at a value of $0.2328 per share.
NOTE 7 – INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic No. 740, “Income Taxes.” This standard requires the Company to provide a net deferred tax asset or liability equal to the expected future tax benefit or expense of temporary reporting differences between book and tax accounting and any available operating loss or tax credit carry forwards.
The Company adopted the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”, on January 1, 2007. As result of the implementation of ASC Topic 740, the Company recognized approximately no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits.
The Company has no tax provisions at December 31, 2017 and 2016, for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility.
The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized no interest and penalties. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss (NOL). Tax credit carry forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following components as of December 31, 2017, and 2016:
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 7 INCOME TAXES – CONTINUED
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
NOL Carryover
|
$
|
716,475
|
$
|
691,381
|
Related Party Accrual
|
|
-
|
|
-
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
(716,475)
|
|
(619,381)
|
Net deferred tax asset
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
The income tax provision differs from the amount of estimated income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income from continuing operations for the periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 due to the following:
|
|
2017
|
|
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book Loss (20% statutory rate)
|
$
|
(143,295)
|
$
|
(138,276)
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
143,295
|
|
138,276
|
Tax at effective rate
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
At December 31, 2017, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $ 7,026,695 that may be offset against future taxable income from the year 2017 through 2037. No tax benefit has been reported in the December 31, 2017 or 2016 financial statements since the potential tax benefit is offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carry forwards for Federal income tax reporting purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating loss carry forwards may be limited as to use in future years.
NOTE 8 – GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has a working capital deficit and has incurred losses since its inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. In this regard, management is proposing to raise any necessary additional funds not provided by operations through loans and/or through additional sales of its common stock. There is no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising this additional capital or in achieving profitable operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
NOTE 9 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Management Compensation –
The Company has accrued executive compensation of $1,614,749 to the President of the Company from inception to the period ended December 31, 2017 (See Note 11).
The Company has accrued executive compensation of $115,601 to the SVP Technology of the Company to the period ended April 1, 2016 (See Note 11).
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 10 - LOSS PER SHARE
The following data shows the amounts used in computing loss per share for the periods presented:
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2017
|
|
Year ended
December 31,
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations available to common shareholders
(numerator)
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
(716,475)
|
$
|
(691,381)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding during the period used in loss per share
(denominator)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
53,830,809
|
|
50,402,153
|
Dilutive loss per share was not presented; as the Company had no common equivalent shares for all periods presented that would affect the computation of diluted loss per share.
NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Compensation agreement
–
The President and Chief Executive Officer agreement pays an annual base salary of $250,000, with a cash bonus annually based on 5% of EBITDA and a stock bonus formulated around the return on invested capital where the issued and outstanding stock of the Company times the rate of return divided by ten will equate to the stock issued.
Compensation agreement
–
The Senior Vice President of Technology agreement pays an annual base salary of $100,000 Starting June 2013, with a cash bonus annually based on 0.25% of EBITDA and a stock bonus formulated around the return on invested capital where the issued and outstanding stock of the Company times the rate of return divided by forty will equate to the stock issued. This contract was terminated effective April 1, 2016.
Consulting Agreement-
On May 3, 2012 the company entered into an agreement whereby 3,015,000 free trading shares are to be issued in exchange for a $20,000 advance to the Company and the settlement of any and all obligations given to the parties of the agreement. These shares are intended to be sold to cover their costs including the advances and any balance of these shares not used in settlement would be used to raise capital and split evenly between the parties. The portion that goes to the consulting company will be expensed as consulting fees.
To facilitate the terms of this agreement the Company by way of special resolution identified certain shareholders of the Company that had sufficient unrestricted common shares and agreed to replace the unrestricted shares with restricted common shares plus an incentive of an additional 10% of bonus shares. In May 30, 2012 the Company issued 3,316,500 common shares, including 301,500 bonus shares, valued at $.036 per share. In June 2014, the company returned the original $20,000, the shares remain outstanding.
Loan Agreement
-Pursuant to an Agreement on June 28
th
, 2012 that was extended to August 31, 2012 and then on Aug 30
th
, 2012 to November 15
th
, 2012, and was extended to May 15, 2014; where originally on May 11, 2012 the Company arranged for 3,005,000 free trading shares to be placed as additional security for a $100,000 loan as a retainer for a financing of 100 million dollars. The Company had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to receive one third or 30 million dollars of this financing. The financing was not completed. If these shares are used to repay the loan the Company will have to issue the shares used plus 10% additional shares to the contributing shareholders and expense whatever shares used as financing costs. The shares remain outstanding.
Share-purchase Agreement –
On January 30, 2014 the Company entered a share-purchase agreement for shares in a proposed subsidiary that would own and operate a zero-emissions waste optimization plant (Z.E.W.O.P.
TM
) in Puebla, Mexico. The agreement provided for the purchaser to own up to 45% of the subsidiary. The Purchaser advanced $300,000 of the proposed 30% of CAPEX to the Company to facilitate a phase one engineering review. With a positive outcome to the review the Company has now formed the subsidiary in question Puebla ZEWOP 1 and was formalizing the share purchase agreement between our wholly owned subsidiary TransAct Mexico and the Puebla Waste Consortium (“PWC”).
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 11 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
The Puebla ZEWOP 1 share purchase agreement was not updated and the terms of the original agreement have not been fulfilled by the consortium resulting in the termination of the same. The subsidiary is currently not committed to build and operate a 1320 tonne per day Z.E.W.O.P.
TM
estimated at $320 Million USD. The Company has a receivable due from the subsidiary at March 31, 2016 of $96,755.
Consulting Agreement-
On August 20
th
, 2014 the company entered into an Engineering Services Agreement to facilitate the design/build of the proprietary reactors for the Zero Emissions Waste Optimization Plant. The estimated cost of the contract is $450,000 over 12 months, out of pocket reimbursements, cost plus 10% on all material and outside labor and a stock bonus of 250,000 common shares upon completion of the scope of work. This agreement will be amended to reflect the new location of the plant. All amounts under the agreement are current.
Subscription Agreement-
Pursuant to an Agreement on September 27
th
, 2014 the company agreed to sell restricted securities of the Company in the form of common stock upon receipt of three tranches of capital equaling $1,200,000 each. The common stock was to be sold for $0.50 for the first tranche of 2,400,000 shares and was due in the week of September 28, 2014, $1.00 for the second tranche of 1,200,000 shares and was due in the week of March 1, 2015, $1.50 for the third tranche of 800,000 shares due on August 2
nd
, 2015. February 2015 the subscribers of $3.6 Million dollars of our common stock advised us they would be unable to fulfill their commitment under the restricted securities agreement. We have received the same in writing and agreed to a settlement with the parties involved where they purchase 526,316 common shares @ $0.19. To date $12,440 has been received of the agreed $100,000. Under the terms of the agreement the funds received up to December 2015 were treated as forfeited and the settlement agreement terminated. We are now entitled to exercise any punitive rites of the original agreement.
Consulting Agreement –
On June 1, 2017 the Company through its subsidiary Transact Energy Mexico S de R.L. de C. V. contracted with a private consultant to secure a binding Waste Management Agreement with the Municipality of Zapopan. The agreement pays $30 Million pesos (approximately $1.7 Million USD) as a success fee only. This group is responsible for helping us secure the September 13, 2017 waste supply agreement in Guadalajara. Once this plant is approved the fee is due.
Waste Supply and Disposal Agreement-
On September 13, 2017 the Company through its subsidiary Puebla
Z.E.W.O.P. 1, S.de R.L. de C.V. contracted with Hasars, S.A. de C.V. to purchase four-hundred and eighty-one thousand, eight hundred (481,800) metric tons (MT) per year at a cost of $180 Mexican Pesos per MT or approximately $2 Million USD per annum. The contract is for a ten-year period initially and conditional on us producing a certified operational Z.E.W.O.P.
TM
.
Land Purchase Agreement –
On October 25
th
, 2017
the Company through its subsidiary
Puebla Z.E.W.O.P. 1, S.de R.L. de C.V. entered into a land purchase agreement for 18.42 hectares of industrial use land in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico. The offer is conditional until approximately February 5
th
, 2018 at which point if conditions are removed $20,265,209 Mexican Pesos ($1,087,431 USD) are due as a deposit. On or before February 15
th
, 2018 the purchase price balance of 182,386,878 Mexican Pesos ($9,786,880 USD) is due unless the closing date is further amended.
Consulting Agreement –
On November 27, 2017 the Company agreed to engage the services of Ericho Communications Ltd for a one-year term starting February 1, 2018. Ericho will create and implement a public relations program for the Company. The company is obligated to a monthly fee of $20,000 USD during the term.
Consulting Agreement –
On December 1, 2017 the Company contracted with a private consultant to secure a binding Waste Management Agreement within the State of Rio de Janeiro. The agreement pays $4,875,000 Reais (approximately $1.53 Million USD) as a success fee only.
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TRANSACT ENERGY CORP.
[
A Development Stage Company
]
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited – Prepared by Management)
DECEMBER 31, 2017
NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 3
rd
, 2017, the Company entered an Agreement with The Istana Group LLC to participate in a Lease/Purchase & Non-recourse Monetization Financing. Where Istana agrees to put up One Million Euros (€1,000,000), our subsidiary TransAct Energy Global Limited acts as the applicant with its Directors to secure a Financial Instrument with a face value of Five Hundred Million Euros (€500,000,000) which will net the Company and Istana after its sale approximately (€162,500,000) to split equally less any commissions payable. We are currently working through the application process and our European bank account set up.
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