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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

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

For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2020

or

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

For the transition period from: _____________ to _____________

Commission File Number: 000-53574

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Basanite, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Nevada

 

20-4959207

(State or Other Jurisdiction

 

(I.R.S. Employer

of Incorporation or Organization)

 

Identification No.)


2041 NW 15th Avenue, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)


(954) 532-4653

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


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


Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

 

 

 


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:


Common Stock

 

(Title of Class)

 

———————

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232-405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files.)    Yes  þ  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 registrants 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. ¨  

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


Large accelerated filer   ¨

Accelerated filer   ¨

Non-accelerated filer     þ

Smaller reporting company  þ

 

Emerging growth company  ¨


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ¨ Yes  þ 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: $36,301,886 on June 30, 2020.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


Class

 

Shares Outstanding as of March 31, 2021

Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value Per Share

 

226,886,785

 

 






 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS


 

 

Page No.

 

PART I.

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Business.

1

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

2

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments.

7

Item 2.

Properties.

7

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings.

7

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures.

9

 

 

 

 

PART II.

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

10

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data.

11

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

12

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

16

Item 8.

Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

16

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

16

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures.

17

Item 9B.

Other Information.

17

 

 

 

 

PART III.

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

18

Item 11.

Executive Compensation.

22

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

23

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

24

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

26

 

 

 

 

PART IV.

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

27

Item 16.

Form 10-K Summary.

29







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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

 

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Form 10-K, including without limitation the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Description of Business,” are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Basanite, Inc., to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K.

 

In our capacity as Company management, we may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking statements with respect to our long-term objectives or expectations which may be included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), reports to stockholders and information provided in our web site.

 

The words or phrases “will likely,” “are expected to,” “is anticipated,” “is predicted,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “project,” “plans to continue,” “believes,” or similar expressions identify “forward-looking statements.” Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently anticipated or projected. We wish to caution you not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We are calling to your attention important factors that could affect our financial performance and could cause actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed with respect to future periods in any current statements.

 

The following list of important risk factors is not all-inclusive, and we specifically decline to undertake an obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. Among the factors that could have an impact on our ability to achieve expected operating results and growth plan goals and/or affect the market price of our stock are:

 

·

Dependence on key personnel.

 

·

Our ability to commence operations.

 

·

Our ability to raise additional capital.


·

Changes in laws and regulations that affect our operations and demand for our products and services.


·

The long and short term impact of the COVID-19 virus on the global and United State economy and the impact it may have on our industry.


Available Information

 

Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Financial Data in XBRL, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are available, free of charge, in the investor relations section of our website at www.basaniteindustries.com.

 

The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov. The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.







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PART I


Item 1.

Business.


Overview


On May 30, 2006, Basanite, Inc. was organized as a Nevada corporation. Basanite and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to as the "Company", “we”, “our”, or “us”. Currently based in Pompano Beach, Florida, the Company manufactures concrete-reinforcing products made from basalt fiber reinforced polymers (“BFRP”), such as its primary product BasaFlexTM. This UV-stable, chemical, acid and moisture resistant material is sustainable and environmentally friendly and has been engineered to replace steel as it never rusts, therefore, addressing the industry’s current corrosion issues.  See Management’s Discussion and Analysis section for more details.


Competition


The market for the manufacture and sale of construction related products is one of the largest markets in the world.  Our Basanite products for reinforcement of concrete compete as replacements for traditional steel and other fiber reinforced polymers (“FRP”) industry established products. The steel industry is very mature and entrenched with our potential customers and the specifying community.  Accordingly, our business competes with large, established steel companies that have large and established wholesale and retail distribution networks.  Most of our competitors are large and have significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than our Company.  We also compete with other manufacturers of products often marketed as “alternatives” to steel, including manufacturers of fiberglass, and other types of fiber products.  Many of these players also have substantially greater resources than our Company.


While we believe that our products are unique and create a new segment within the concrete reinforcement industry, we still expect to compete with these large companies, both inside and outside of the United States, as they aggressively market their existing products, as well as any new products they may be developing that are competitive to ours.


Governmental Regulation


Basalt fiber reinforced polymer rebar is subject to various testing and certifications from various private and public entities, such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers, in order to satisfy regulatory requirements for use as concrete reinforcement. There is no guarantee that we will be able to secure such approvals and certifications in the future.  Furthermore, we are dependent on third party independent groups, such as universities or other certifying bodies, to obtain approvals and certifications. Inability to secure approvals and certifications could materially harm our ability to generate revenue.


Human Capital


Our employees are essential to our purpose—to create an innovative, sustainable, productive, and extended future; our values—teamwork and innovation; and our strategy and execution.  A truly innovative workforce needs to be diverse and leverage the skills and perspectives of various backgrounds and experiences. In attracting a diverse workforce, we stress the teamwork approach as well as the life work balance philosophy. Our workforce is highly technical, with the substantial majority of our employees working in engineering, technical and financial roles. During the year 2020, we increased our workforce by 155%.  At December 31, 2020, we had twenty-three full time employees, all of which are employed for the continuing operations of the Company.  None of our employees are represented by a labor union, nor governed by any collective bargaining agreements.  We consider relations with our labor force as satisfactory.  At December 31, 2019, we had ten full time employees.




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At December 31, 2020, we had the following gender demographics:


 

 

Women

 

 

Men

 

All employees

 

22%

 

 

 

78%

 

Engineers

 

33%

 

 

 

67%

 

Finance

 

50%

 

 

 

50%

 

Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

100%

 

People Managers

 

 

 

 

100%

 

Individual Contributors

 

50%

 

 

 

50%

 


At December 31, 2020, our employees had the following race and ethnicity demographics:


 

 

All Employees

 

 

Engineers

 

 

Finance

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

People Managers

 

 

Individual Contributors

 

 

Black / African American

 

34.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

60.0%

 

 

 

 

33.3%

 

 

Hispanic/Latino

 

26.1%

 

 

66.7%

 

 

50%

 

 

20.0%

 

 

50%

 

 

 

 

White

 

34.8%

 

 

33.3%

 

 

50%

 

 

10.0%

 

 

50%

 

 

66.7%

 

 

Multi-Racial

 

  4.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 


Facilities


Our principal office is leased and located at 2041 N.W. 15th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.  The lease is for approximately 36,900 square feet of space, which includes our corporate office and our production floor. We believe the facility is sufficient to support our current operations.


Item 1A.

Risk Factors.


Risk Factors


Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors before deciding whether to invest in the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also impair our business operations or our financial condition. If any of the events discussed in the risk factors below occur, our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In such case, the value and marketability of the common stock could decline.


Risks Related to Our Business and Industry


Coronavirus could adversely impact our business by delaying our ability to receive raw materials and manufacture our product, effectively manage our business, or conduct meetings.

 

As the concern for the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues, the outbreak of the COVID-19 could disrupt our supply chain, as well as our own operations due to absenteeism by infected or ill members of management or other employees, or absenteeism by members of management and other employees who elect not to come to work due to the illness affecting others in our office or plant, or due to quarantines. COVID-19 illness could also impact members of our Board of Directors resulting in absenteeism from meetings of the directors or committees of directors, and making it more difficult to convene the quorums of the full Board of Directors or its committees needed to conduct meetings for the management of our affairs.


There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.


As we continue our marketing and sales efforts, we continue to make strides in product awareness and project needs.  We have received a few letters of intent and expect to begin generating revenues in the second quarter of 2021.  However, these revenues are not significant enough to be able to generate profits this early in our plan.  We have incurred operating losses since our inception and will continue to incur net losses until we can produce sufficient revenues to cover our costs. In addition, a number of factors continue to hinder the Company's ability to attract capital investment, and no assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in raising future capital.  We have concluded that these conditions, in aggregate, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  Our independent auditors have included in their audit reports an explanatory paragraph that states that our net loss and working capital deficiency raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.



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We have a limited operating history; incurring net losses in the past and the expectation of incurring additional net losses in the future.


We have a limited operating history and have not recorded a profit since inception. As a result of this, and the uncertainty of the market in which we operate, we cannot reliably forecast our future results of operations. We expect to increase our operating expenses in the future as a result of refining and upgrading internal processes, as well as implementing a sales and marketing strategy. In addition, we expect our operating expenses to increase in the future as we expand our operations. If our operating expenses exceed our expectations, our financial performance could be adversely affected. If our revenue does not grow to offset these increased expenses, we may not be profitable in a near-term future period.


We have a short operating history and a new business model in an emerging market. This makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and increases the risk of your investment.


We have very little operating history for you to evaluate in assessing our future prospects. You must consider our business and prospects in light of the risks and difficulties we will encounter as an early-stage company in a new market. We may not be able to successfully address these risks and difficulties, which could materially harm our business and operating results. In addition, we do not know if our current business model will operate effectively in these current economic conditions. There can be no assurance, therefore, that current economic conditions or worsening economic conditions, or a prolonged or recurring recession, will not have a significant adverse impact on our operating and financial results.


Our operating results may fluctuate.


Our operating results may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control. The following factors may affect our operating results:


·

Supply chain interruptions or major price increases.

·

Import FRP manufacturers and distribution companies dumping (price).

·

Significant reduction to steel rebar and mesh pricing in the market.

·

Our ability to market, price and compete effectively.

·

Our ability to attract and sustain larger established clients.

·

The amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures related to the maintenance and expansion of our business operations and infrastructure.

·

General economic conditions and those economic conditions specific to our industry.

·

Our ability to attract, motivate and retain top-quality employees and distribution channels.


Fiber Reinforced Polymer Industry Risks

Competing with large, established companies


Basanite products for reinforcement of concrete will compete as alternatives for traditional steel and replacements for other FRP industry established products. The steel industry is very mature and entrenched within our potential customers and the specifying community. There is no guarantee that we will be able to convince customers and design engineers that our products and value proposition are superior to steel and other FRP products.


Regulatory Risks


Our products typically require certain approvals and certifications to satisfy regulatory requirements for use as concrete reinforcement. There is no guarantee that we will be able to secure such approvals and certifications in the future.  Furthermore, we are dependent on third party [independent] groups, such as universities or other certifying bodies, to obtain approvals and certifications. The inability, or an extended period of time necessary, to secure approvals and certifications, could materially harm our ability to generate revenue.




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Availability of Raw Materials


We will depend on the timely availability of various raw materials for manufacture of our products from various different suppliers located in the United States and abroad. There is no guarantee that our suppliers will be able to provide us with sufficient or satisfactory supply of raw materials for us to maintain production levels necessary to satisfy customers.


Changes in the global economic environment may lead to declines in the production levels of our customers


We plan to sell primarily to the construction industry. The construction industry is cyclical and can exhibit a great deal of sensitivity to general economic conditions.  Low demand from the construction industry could adversely impact our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


Changes to accepted trade practices, trade agreements, or imposition of tariffs may adversely impact supply and pricing of certain raw materials


Political events, such as the imposition of tariffs or the dissolution of trade agreements, may negatively impact some supply chain factors related to our business.  Such events could materially impact supply and pricing of critically necessary raw materials for manufacture of our products. Pricing impacts of such events could also materially affect our profit margins and our ability to compete with alternative products in the industry.


Volatility in prices for raw materials may materially, adversely impact our prices

Depending on our customer demand and availability of raw materials, we may be faced with having to purchase raw materials from alternative suppliers, and / or at prices that are above the current market price, or in greater volumes than required. Additionally, other factors may force the prices our customers pay for composite materials down, which could negatively affect our profit margins.


General Business Risks


We need additional capital to fund our operations, which, if obtained, could result in substantial dilution or significant debt service obligations. We may not be able to obtain additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, which could adversely affect our liquidity and financial position.


We will require additional capital to fund the anticipated growth and expansion of our business as a result of industry demand, and to pursue targeted revenue opportunities. We cannot assure you that we will be able to raise additional capital. If we are able to raise additional capital, we do not know ahead of time the terms of any such capital raising. In addition, any future sale of our equity securities would dilute the ownership and control of your shares and could be at prices substantially below prices at which our shares currently trade. Our inability to raise capital could require us to significantly curtail or terminate our operations. We may seek to increase our cash reserves through the sale of additional equity or debt securities. The sale of convertible debt securities or additional equity securities could result in additional and potentially substantial dilution to our shareholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations and liquidity. In addition, our ability to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms is subject to a variety of uncertainties. We cannot assure you that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure to raise additional funds on favorable terms could have a materially adverse effect on our liquidity and financial condition.


We cannot assure you that we will be able to develop the infrastructure necessary to achieve the potential sales growth.


Achieving revenue and subsequent growth will require that we develop additional infrastructure in sales, technical and client support functions. We cannot assure you that we will have the capital to do so. We will continue to design plans to establish growth; adding technical, sales and sales support resources as capital permits. If we are unable to use any of our current marketing initiatives or the cost of such initiatives were to significantly increase or such initiatives are not successful, we may not be able to attract new clients or retain existing clients on a cost-effective basis, and as a result, our revenue and results of operations would be affected adversely.




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If we fail to manage our anticipated growth, our business and operating results could be harmed.


If we do not effectively manage our anticipated growth, the quality of our products and services could suffer, which could negatively affect our brand and operating results. To effectively manage our potential growth, we will need to improve our operational, financial and management controls and our reporting systems and procedures. These systems enhancements and improvements may require significant capital expenditures and allocation of valuable management resources. If the improvements are not implemented successfully, our ability to manage our growth will be impaired and we may have to make significant additional expenditures to address these issues, which could harm our financial position.


Our relationships with our channel partners may be terminated or may not continue to be beneficial in generating new clients, which could adversely affect our ability to increase our client base.


We are developing a network of active channel partners which refer clients to us within different business verticals. If we are unable to obtain and maintain contractual relationships with channel partners or establish new contractual relationships with potential channel partners, we may experience loss of sales and increased costs in adding clients, which could have a material adverse effect on us. The number of clients we are able to add through these marketing relationships is dependent on the marketing efforts of our partners over which we exercise limited control.


Competition for employees in our industry is intense, and we may not be able to attract and retain the highly skilled employees whom we need to support our business.


Our success depends on our ability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel. Competition for qualified technical and business personnel is intense and we may not be able to hire sufficient personnel to support the anticipated growth of our business. If we fail to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business will suffer. We may not be able to hire and retain such personnel at compensation levels consistent with our market. Many of the companies with which we compete for experienced employees have greater resources and are able to offer more attractive terms of employment. In particular, candidates making employment decisions in high-technology industries often consider the value of any equity they may receive in connection with their employment. As a result, any significant volatility in the price of our stock may adversely affect our ability to attract or retain highly skilled personnel.


In addition, we invest significant time and expense in training employees, which increases their value to competitors who may seek to recruit them. If we fail to retain our employees, we could incur significant expenses in hiring and training their replacements and the quality of our services and our ability to serve our clients could diminish, resulting in a material adverse effect on our business.


We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights and any inability to protect them could reduce the value of our products, services and brand.


We are pursuing intellectual property rights for all of our proprietary and confidential information and will control access. However, this may not afford complete protection particularly in foreign countries where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States and there can be no assurance that others will not independently develop similar know-how and trade secrets.


Our independent directors have limited experience in the management of public companies which poses a risk for us from a corporate governance perspective.


Our directors and executive officers are inexperienced with respect to corporate governance of public companies.  The Board is often required to make decisions regarding related parties, such as the approval of related party transactions, compensation levels, and oversight of our accounting function. Our directors and executive officer also exercise substantial control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the nomination of directors and the approval of significant corporate transactions. We do not have a majority of independent directors and we have not yet been able to implement certain corporate governance measures, the absence of which may cause stockholders to have more limited protections against transactions implemented by our Board of Directors, conflicts of interest and similar matters. Stockholders should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions.




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Risks Related to Our Common Stock


Because the market for our common stock is limited, persons who purchase our common stock may not be able to resell their shares at or above the purchase price paid for them.


Our common stock trades on the OTCQB Markets which is not a liquid market. There is currently only a limited public market for our common stock. We cannot assure you that an active public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained in the future. If an active market for our common stock does not develop or is not sustained, the price may decline.


Because we are subject to the “penny stock” rules, brokers cannot generally solicit the purchase of our common stock which adversely affects its liquidity and market price.


The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define “penny stock” to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to specific exemptions. The market price of our common stock on the Bulletin Board has been substantially less than $5.00 per share and therefore, we are currently considered a “penny stock” according to SEC rules. This designation requires any broker-dealer selling these securities to disclose certain information concerning the transaction, obtain a written agreement from the purchaser and determine that the purchaser is reasonably suitable to purchase the securities.


Because we may not be able to attract the attention of major brokerage firms, it could have a material impact upon the price of our common stock.


It is not likely that securities analysts of major brokerage firms will provide research coverage for our common stock since the firm itself cannot recommend the purchase of our common stock under the penny stock rules referenced in an earlier risk factor. The absence of such coverage limits the likelihood that an active market will develop for our common stock. It may also make it more difficult for us to attract new investors at times when we acquire additional capital.


The conversion of outstanding secured and unsecured convertible promissory notes will result in dilution to existing stockholders and could negatively affect the market price of our common stock.


At December 31, 2020, we had outstanding 20% secured and 18% unsecured promissory notes convertible at the option of the holder in the aggregate principal amount of $1,035,000 convertible at prices to be later determined per share. If all the outstanding notes are converted, our issued and outstanding shares would increase. In the event that a market for our common stock develops, to the extent that holders of our notes convert such securities, our existing shareholders will experience dilution to their ownership interest in our company. In addition, to the extent that holders of convertible securities convert such securities and then sell the underlying shares of common stock in the open market, our common stock price may decrease due to the additional shares in the market.


The interests of our principal stockholders, officers and directors, who collectively and beneficially own approximately 25.67% of our stock, may not coincide with yours and such stockholders will have the ability to substantially influence decisions with which you may disagree.

 

As of December 31, 2020, our principal stockholders, officers and directors beneficially owned approximately 25.67% of our common stock. As a result, our principal stockholders, officers and directors will have the ability to substantially influence matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, this concentration of ownership may delay or prevent a change in control of our company and make some future transactions more difficult or impossible without the support of our controlling stockholders. The interests of such stockholders may not coincide with your interests or the interests of other stockholders.




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Certain accredited investors control large blocks of restricted common stock.  Sale of large blocks of common stock could materially impact our stock price.


Historically, we have raised funds from accredited investors through the sale of restricted common stock in the Company.  Generally, common stock sold privately to accredited investors has certain resale restrictions under the securities laws that include elements of minimum holding periods, certain other requirements with respect to financial filings of the Company and other requirements.  Once these requirements are met, holders of the restricted common stock are able to remove resale restrictions and sell freely in the open market.  As our common stock has a limited market for resale, substantial additional supply of stock caused by previously restricted stock coming into the market for resale could have a materially, negative impact on our stock price.


The issuance of preferred stock could change control of the company.


Our articles of incorporation authorize the Board of Directors, without approval of the shareholders, to cause shares of preferred stock to be issued in one or more series, with the numbers of shares of each series to be determined by the Board of Directors. Our articles of incorporation further authorize the Board of Directors to fix and determine the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights (including, without limitation, voting powers, preferential rights to receive dividends or assets upon liquidation, rights of conversion or exchange into common stock or preferred stock of any series, redemption provisions and sinking fund provisions) between series and between the preferred stock or any series thereof and the common stock, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such rights. In the event of issuance, preferred stock could be used, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change of control of our company. Although we have no present plans to issue additional series or shares of preferred stock, we can give no assurance that we will not do so in the future.  


Our inability to remain current on our required securities filings may impact liquidity for certain shareholders and our ability to raise funds.


We rely on third parties to assist us with the preparation of our public filings.  Our financial resources may not be sufficient from time to time to be able to cover the costs associated with these third parties’ services.  Failure to remain current on certain public filings may limit the ability of shareholders to avail themselves of safe harbors when attempting to sell their shares, for example under Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  In addition, our inability to present current financial information may impact our ability to raise additional funds.


Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments.


None.


Item 2.

Properties.


Our principal office is leased and located at 2041 N.W. 15th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL  33069.  The lease is for approximately 36,900 square feet of space, which includes our corporate office and our production floor. We believe the facility is adequate to support our current operations.


Item 3.

Legal Proceedings.


In the ordinary course of operations, the Company may become a party to legal proceedings. Based upon information currently available, management believes that such legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations except as provided below.




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CalSTRS Judgement


On March 31, 2014, the Company received a “Notice of Default” letter from legal counsel representing the California State Teachers Retirement System (“CalSTRS”) (the landlord for the Company’s office space) alerting that the Company was in default of its lease for failure to pay monthly rent for the office space located at 2400 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 612, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. The letter demanded immediate payment of $41,937 for rent past due as of April 1, 2014. The Company had indicated in writing its intention to cooperate with the landlord while trying to resolve the matter. On February 11, 2015, the landlord, through its attorneys, filed a motion for summary judgment. The motion asked for $376,424 in unpaid rent, recovery of abated rents and tenant improvements and $12,442 in attorney’s costs incurred by the landlord. On April 22, 2015, the motion for unpaid rent, recovery of abated rents and tenant improvements and attorney’s costs was granted by the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County and the Company has reserved the entire judgement of $388,866. The total amount is accruing interest at the statutory rate of 4.75%.  The accrued interest on the judgement at December 31, 2020 is $105,260.


HLM Paymeon Storefront Damage Settlement


On December 15, 2016, a third-party driver drove his car through the Company’s retail storefront located at 2599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. The accident caused severe damage to the building causing the city of Fort Lauderdale to declare the building an unsafe structure. The Company was forced to vacate the premises, therefore, terminating the lease. The damaged storefront and terminated lease effectively terminated the business. On August 3, 2017, the Company filed a complaint with the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida for loss of income, beneficial lease and debt to the sub-landlord. On February 26, 2020, the Company was able to settle for $125,000 in exchange for a Complete Release for All Claims against all parties named in the case. The case was taken on a contingency basis by its attorney, therefore, reducing the settlement proceeds by 40% and related expenses. The Company received $70,817 in net proceeds on March 18, 2020 represented by the gain on settlement of lawsuit.


RAW Materials Litigation


On or about August 28, 2018, Raw Energy Materials Corp. filed an action for declaratory relief and breach of contract in Broward County, Florida, in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, titled Raw Energy Materials Corp. v. Rockstar Acquisitions, LLC, Paymeon, Inc. (now Basanite, Inc.), and Basalt America, LLC, CASE NO.: CACE 18-020596.


An Amended Complaint was filed on or about December 19, 2018 adding Basanite Industries, LLC as a defendant, as well as an alleged claim under Florida Statute Section 501.201 and for injunction.  The Company continues to contest plaintiff's claims vigorously.


The Company filed and has pending an amended counterclaim for Breach of Contract, Fraud and Civil Conspiracy against Raw Energy affiliates, including Don Smith, his longtime girlfriend Elina Jenkins, Global Energy Sciences, LLC, Yellow Turtle Design, LLC, as well as former business affiliates/associates to Don Smith, Richard Laurin and Robert Ludwig.  The defendants responded with a Motion to Dismiss, which was later denied.


The nature of the dispute is based on representations (or misrepresentations) the Company alleges were made to it, as well as breaches of the terms of a licensing agreement, related consulting and other agreements, and failures and refusals of Plaintiff and Don Smith related entities to deliver equipment/machinery and goods paid for by the Company or its affiliates.


As it became apparent that the subject license agreement was effectively worthless and moot to the Company, and the purported and promised trade secrets and intellectual property were essentially non-existent, the Company and Plaintiff agree to an order terminating that license agreement, which resulted in the Agreed Order dated January 28, 2019.


The parties continue to litigate damages arising from the dispute.


A mediation was scheduled on March 4, 2021 which resulted in an impasse.  Negotiations towards a settlement are ongoing.




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Lustig Litigation


In reviewing court records recently in late 2020, counsel for the Company found names of its affiliates in a case filed in 2018 by Stephen Lustig against one of the Company's shareholders. The Company and its affiliates were not served or made a party to that case; and were listed as an attempt by Mr. Lustig to execute, attach or foreclosure on the defendant shareholder's stock in the Company. The Company did not breach any agreement and was not engaged in any wrongdoing. The Company was informed that the subject shareholder had made contact with Mr. Lustig and obtained a resolution between them; a voluntary dismissal was filed on January 4, 2021.


To our knowledge, we are not currently subject to any other legal proceedings.


Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures.


Not Applicable.




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PART II

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.


Market Information and Number of Stockholders


Our common stock is listed on the OTCQB Market under the symbol “BASA.”

 

As of March 31, 2021, there were 263 holders of record of our common stock. In addition, we believe that a significant number of beneficial owners of our common stock hold their shares in nominee or in “street name” accounts through brokers, and any such beneficial owners are not included in this number of holders of record.

 

Dividend Policy

 

Since our inception, we have not paid dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain any earnings for use in our business activities, so it is not expected that any dividends on our common stock will be declared and paid in the foreseeable future.

 

Repurchases of Common Stock

 

Not applicable.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and use of Proceeds


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note to an accredited investor in exchange for $10,000 bearing an interest rate of 18% per annum and payable in six months. The Company was to pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 18% per annum, accrued monthly for the first four months of this note and payable thereafter until the maturity date of February 3, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal balance of the note into restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third-party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000 (the “conversion price”); provided, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share.  On February 16, 2021, the Company paid the accredited investor the total amount due of $11,007, which included $1,007 of accrued interest.


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note to Michael V. Barbera, the Chairman of the Board, in exchange for $25,000 bearing an interest rate of 18% per annum and payable in six months. The Company shall pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 18% per annum, accrued monthly for the first four months of this note and payable thereafter until the maturity date of February 3, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal balance of the note into restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third-party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000 (the “conversion price”); provided, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share.  On February 16, 2021, the Company paid the Chairman the total amount due of $27,518, which included $2,518 of accrued interest.



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On August 3, 2020, the Company issued a secured convertible promissory note to certain accredited investors in exchange for $1,000,000 bearing an interest rate of 20% per annum and payable in six months. The Company shall pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 20% per annum, accrued monthly for the first four months of this note and payable thereafter until the maturity date of February 3, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal balance of the note into restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000 (the “conversion price”); provided, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share.  This note contains a negative covenant that requires the Company to obtain consent prior to incurring any additional equity or debt investments and is secured by all of the assets of the Company. The Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco Irrevocable Insurance Trust DTD 4/28/95, Louis Demaio as Trustee (the “Trust”) is the holder of $750,000 of the principal amount of this note. The Trust is maintained by Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco, who are the parents of Ronald J. LoRicco Sr., one of the members of our Board of Directors. The disinterested members of the Board approved the terms of the note. Ronald J. LoRicco Sr. does not have voting or investment control of or power over the Trust but is an anticipated, partial beneficiary of the Trust.  On February 12, 2021, the secured convertible promissory note was amended and restated.  See Note 13 – Subsequent Events in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more details.


All of the convertible promissory notes and the share of common stock underlying then described above were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any state, and were offered and sold in reliance on the exemption from registration under the Securities Act, provided by Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation D (Rule 506) under the Securities Act. Each investor represented that it was an accredited investor (as defined by Rule 501 under the Securities Act).


Defaults Upon Senior Securities


On September 22, 2017, the Company issued a total of 200,000 shares of common stock valued at $72,000 ($0.38 per share) in conjunction with an extension of the note to April 22, 2018. The interest rate on the note was also increased to 10% per annum. The modifications to the debt was reflected as a material modification in the Company’s quarter ended December 31, 2017. On May 2, 2018, the Company secured a three-year extension of the convertible note in return for (1) a $5,000 per month payment applicable to current interest and principal beginning on April 22, 2018, and (2) the issuance of 274,575 new, restricted common shares. The shares were issued on June 13, 2018. The Company began making payments but did not remain current with payments required by the extension. The modifications to this debt instrument are reflected as a material modification in the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2018 in the amount of $90,061 and reflected as a loss on share issuance for extension of debt on the Company’s statement of operations.  On August 3, 2020, the parties came to an agreement to convert the remaining principal balance of $258,524 and accrued interest of $102,176, at a conversion price of $0.175 per share, for 2,061,143 restricted common shares.  The convertible promissory note was converted to restricted common shares on August 3, 2020 and the note is no longer outstanding.


Item 6.

Selected Financial Data.


Not applicable.




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Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.


You should read the following discussion and analysis together with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to those statements included in “Item 8 – Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”  The discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. As a result of many factors, such as those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.


Basanite and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to as the "Company", “we”, “our”, or “us”.


Overview


This overview provides a high-level discussion of our operating results and some of the trends that affect our business. We believe that an understanding of these trends is important to understand our financial results for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.


The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Basanite Industries, LLC (“BI”) manufactures BasaFlex™, a basalt fiber reinforced polymer (“BFRP”) rebar. BFRP rebar is a stronger, lighter, sustainable, non-conductive and non-corrosive alternative for traditional steel rebar and wire mesh.  BI leases a fully permitted and Underwriters Laboratories (“UL”) approved 36,900 square foot facility located in Pompano Beach, Florida, equipped with five customized Pultrusion machines.  Each machine has two linear production lines (a total capacity of 10 manufacturing lines).  BI’s operations team is currently in the processes of optimizing and scaling the manufacturing plant to produce 11,000 to 17,000 linear feet of BFRP rebar per line, per day, depending on the product mix. BI’s own fully equipped Test Lab is utilized to evaluate, validate and verify each product’s performance attributes.


The manufacture of concrete reinforcement products made from continuous basalt fiber creates substantial benefits for the construction industry, including but not limited to, the following:


·

BasaFlex never rusts  steel reinforcement products rust, causing time and repair costs down the road;

·

BasaFlex is sustainable; with a longer lifecycle  production of our products results in exceptionally low carbon footprint when compared with steel. The lack of corrosion allows the lifespan of concrete products to be significantly longer; and

·

BasaFlex has a lower final, in place cost the physical nature of our products relative to steel (4X lighter, easily transportable, coil-able, safer and easier to use) reduces the all-in cost of reinforcement when all factors are considered.


We believe that macroeconomic factors are pressuring the construction industry to consider the use of alternative reinforcement materials for the following reasons: the increasing need for global infrastructure repair; recent design trends towards increasing the lifespan of projects and materials; and increasing consideration of the long-term costs and environmental impacts of material selections.  We believe we are well positioned to benefit from this renewed focus, although it is difficult to determine at this point the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the construction industry.


Basanite Industries submitted its first round of BasaFlex™ (Basalt Fiber Reinforced Polymer) rebar products to the Structures and Materials Department of the University of Miami (UM), Miami, Florida, an industry accredited independent testing laboratory, to obtain a Certified Test Report which allows Basanite to participate in approved fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) applications, such as precast, architectural, flatwork and other non-structural engineered applications.  On May 29th, 2020, a Certified Test Report was submitted to Basanite for engineering use.  Basanite Industries has submitted a second round of BasaFlex™ rebars for additional testing, that will further certify and qualify BasaFlex™ for Federal and state government applications, to the University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada.  Basanite expects the results to be superior to the first round of testing.  


In the middle of August of 2020, Basanite began initial manufacturing operations and commenced the manufacture of its initial stock of inventory of BasaFlex™, its proprietary basalt FRP.  Also during this timeframe, the Company filled key positions within its production facility and reached its primary goal of scaling to full capacity single shift operations.  Basanite has begun selling across its complete product line and is currently working on securing larger orders for next year.  The Company has also been preparing multiple test articles for customers who are now conducting testing for specific applications.  Based on market demand, and subject to success in its fundraising efforts, Basanite is now working towards beginning two shift operations during the second quarter of 2021.




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Management has also been recruiting key positions in the Company, focused initially on product development; driving sales growth; and expanding the Company’s market presence.  Our hiring focused on key areas of excellence, including quality assurance; operations and other technical resources; engineering; and sales and marketing.  Basanite has completed its initial hiring plan of recruiting and hiring the following key personnel for leadership positions, with over 140 years of industry experience in the industry combined:


Vesna Stanic, PhD

Director of Quality Assurance

Brian Metrocavage

Director of Technical Sales

Bob Robbins

Director of Business Development

Jesus Escalona

Structural / Civil Engineer

Eduardo Acosta

Structural / Civil Engineer

Jorge Angulo

Director of Operations


Earlier in 2020, Basanite contracted with an independent software company to develop BasaPro™, a design software specifically for use with BasaFlex™.  This development effort has been completed and the software is operational.  This allows both Basanite’s engineers and Basanite customer’s engineers to easily convert engineering designs for the use of BasaFlex™ in place of steel rebar in all types of concrete applications.  It allows for both the conversion to BasaFlex™ from steel in existing concrete designs and, for original designs using BasaFlex™, and is based upon the application of ACI 440 and ACI 318 industry standards.  The software is capable of showing all calculations and pictorial design work in conjunction with applicable building codes.  This means Basanite can now communicate with the design community in their own language.


Basanite continues to receive multiple inquiries from a range of customers for its products, indicating very high levels of market interest for BasaFlex™.  A significant number of these inquiries are for very large potential orders for new, multi-year construction projects.  Based on our current manufacturing capacity, a number of these orders exceed our capability to deliver within the customer’s requested timeframe, and largely because of this, there is no guarantee that these orders will actually be received.  To satisfy the high level of market interest, in particular with these larger customers, Basanite is planning to accelerate the expansion of the Pompano Beach facility.  Our initial goal is to expand to 5 times our current capacity by Q3 of 2021, and ultimately to 7+ times our current capacity by the beginning of 2022.  To accomplish this goal, Basanite has developed customized pultrusion equipment with significantly increased capacity in the same footprint as our current equipment.  The brand new technology system, name BasaMax™, has been specifically designed for the manufacture of BasaFlex™ using Basanite’s patent pending process.  Two versions of this equipment have been designed, and these will not only offer double the capacity of our current equipment (per machine), but also each machine will run significantly faster.  A prototype is currently undergoing preliminary testing in Pompano Beach.  Based on a successful trial, Basanite is planning a two-phase plant expansion, eventually including 10 of these new machines.  Our goal, subject to a successful raise of the needed funding, is to have this equipment installed and be fully operational in Q4 of 2021, and to reach our targeted capacity level by the summer of 2022.


The Company was able to raise approximately $900K in the 4th quarter through the exercise of warrants from current investors; and in February 2021, the term of the existing $1M loan provided by an entity related to one of the Board of Directors and one outsider was extended, and the amount of the loan increased to approximately $1.6M.  However, a number of factors continue to hinder the Company's ability to attract new capital investment.  Because the Company is currently experiencing a scarcity of working capital on top of funding needed for facility upgrades, the Company has temporarily scaled back operations and issued temporary furloughs to certain employees to conserve its cash.  No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in raising future capital.





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Results of Operations


Revenue – The Company had $7,161 of revenues as a result of sales of finished goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to $3,892 in the prior year. Revenues have been minimal as a result of the Company’s shift in focus to the scaling of production and inventory.


Cost of goods sold – During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had cost of sales of $4,487 compared to $105,010 in the prior year. The Company has small margins as they sold existing inventory while preparing for the scaling the manufacture of BasaFlex™.  In the same period in the prior year, the Company lost money on a gross margin basis due to inefficiencies in the start-up process and extremely narrow margins on the initial sales of like products.


Operating Expenses


Professional fees – During the year ended December 31, 2020, professional fees were $438,749 compared to $341,906 in the prior year. The Company has increased fees as it relates to legal fees with the ongoing litigation, and new supplier and consulting agreements as it tries to secure relationships in the industry.


Payroll and payroll taxes – During the year ended December 31, 2020, payroll and payroll taxes were $837,348 compared to $865,828 in the prior year. The decrease was due to the termination of the prior CEO in the first quarter of 2020 and the resignation of the CFO in the second quarter of 2020 compared to both being employed during the same period in the prior year.


Consulting – During the year ended December 31, 2020, consulting fees were $270,525 compared to $219,326 in the prior year. The increase is due to consulting agreements for senior management at different rates.


General and administrative During the year ended December 31, 2020, general and administrative expenses were $1,408,948 compared to $2,483,226 in the prior year. The decrease is largely due to the decrease in stock-based compensation expense by $1,535,726 and the minimal increases in several other general and administrative expenses compared to the prior year.


Loss on inventory obsolescence - During year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had a loss of $33,062 compared to $0 in the prior year, which resulted from a review of purchased inventory on hand that was deemed unsellable.


Other Income


Disposition of fixed asset - During year ended December 310, 2020, the Company had a gain of $40,838 compared to $0 in the prior year.  The gain is due to the sale of an asset during the year.


Miscellaneous income - During the year ended December 31, 2020, miscellaneous income was $70,817 as a result of a gain on the settlement of a lawsuit compared to $4,469 in the prior year. The increase is due to the net settlement of $125,000 less the contingency fee and expenses paid to the attorney for the HLM Storefront litigation.


Gain on settlement of payable - During year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had a gain of $293,678 compared to $201,617 in the prior year. The gain in the current year is due to the forgiveness by prior management of accrued wages and related expenses whereas in the prior year, the gain is largely due to the writing off of several payables that had exceeded their statute of limitations for collection.


Other Expenses


Loss on extinguishment of debt - During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had a loss of $56,948 compared to $0 in the prior year.  The increase in loss is due to the settlement of various long-standing debts for restricted common shares which exceeded the value of the debt.


Impairment of fixed asset - During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had no gain or loss compared to a loss of $1,478 in the prior year.




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Interest expense - During the year ended December 31, 2020, interest expense was $898,257 compared to $113,076 in the prior year. The increase is mainly due to the amortization of the debt discounts recorded for the convertible debt.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


Since inception, the Company has incurred net operating losses and used cash in operations. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $29,643,387. The Company has incurred general and administrative expenses associated with its product development and compliance while concurrently setting up the facility, beginning operations, and developing its business.  The Company also continues incurring legal fees arising from ongoing litigation.  Based on information currently available, management believes that these ongoing costs are not material to the Company’s financial condition, but no assurances can be given that the materiality of these ongoing litigation costs will not change, or that litigation will be resolved in a timely fashion. We expect operating losses to continue in the short term and require additional financing for continued support of our BFRP manufacturing business until the Company can generate sufficient revenues to achieve positive cash flow. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  


We have historically satisfied our working capital requirements through the sale of restricted common stock and the issuance of warrants and promissory notes.  We will continue our fundraising efforts until we have obtained positive cash flow to cover our expenses.  No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in raising future capital.


At December 31, 2020, the Company had cash of $259,505 compared to $129,152 at December 31, 2019.


Notwithstanding proceeds from the sale of our common stock this year, current working capital and projected sales revenue are insufficient to maintain our current operations.  In order to scale up operations and reach the level of sales revenue sufficient to provide positive cash flow, the Company requires funding of both its expansion plan and its operating deficit through the scaling period.  The Company will attempt to raise this capital through third party financing, including a private placement of our securities as well as bridge loan arrangements. We cannot provide any assurances that required capital will be obtained or that the terms of such required financing may be acceptable to us. If we are unable to obtain adequate financing, we may reduce our operating activities to reduce our cash use until sufficient funding is secured.


The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) that surfaced in December 2019 and spread throughout the world resulted in Basanite undergoing a 2-month operational shutdown early in the second quarter of 2019, with normal business operations resuming in June.  A second Coronavirus related event occurred in early Q4, when two employees tested positive for Coronavirus and the Company became concerned they had potentially exposed the others.  Out of an abundance of caution, the Company temporarily shut down operations for one week and entered a 10-day quarantine period (during this time certain key employees remained active, working from home). The Company strictly followed CDC guidelines for required quarantining period(s) and testing of all employees before re-opening. That being said, since the beginning of Q3, COVID-19 has not materially impacted our operations or those of our third-party partners. However, the continued spread and variants of the virus could negatively impact the manufacturing, supply, distribution and sale of our products and our financial results in the future. The extent to which the coronavirus may impact our operations or those of our third-party partners will depend on future developments, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence.


Cash Flows

 

Net cash used in operating activities amounted to $2,799,499 and $2,259,537 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.


During the year ended December 31, 2020, we used $339,586 net cash for investing activities compared to $566,918 used in the prior fiscal year for the modifications and Underwriter’s Laboratories listing of the production machinery and the final payments for the enhancements made to our production facility as compared to the deposits made on machinery and equipment.




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During the year ended December 31, 2020, we had $3,269,438 net cash provided by financing activities.  Proceeds of $1,797,068 from the sale of stock from accredited investors and related parties for 15,495,629 restricted common shares issued; borrowing of $1,886,727 from the issuance of convertible and short-term notes payable, including from related parties; less $348,000 of full repayment of a convertible note; less $66,357 of full repayment of short-term notes payable.


During the year ended December 31, 2019, we had $2,833,776 net cash provided by financing activities.  Proceeds of $2,392,828 net cash from the sale of stock from accredited investors and related parties for 41,034,285 restricted common shares issued; borrowing of $642,760 from the issuance of convertible and short-term notes payable, including from related parties; less $50,000 of a partial repayment of a convertible note; less $54,704 of full repayment of a related party convertible note; and less $97,108 of full repayment of a demand note payable.

 

We do not believe that our cash on hand at December 31, 2020 will be sufficient to fund our current working capital requirements as we try to develop our fiber reinforced polymer rebar manufacturing business. We entered into convertible promissory notes and issued restricted common shares in an effort to raise additional working capital.  See Note 13 – Subsequent Events in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for more details.  We will continue working towards securing more working capital. However, there is no assurance that we will be successful in securing working capital or, if we are, that the terms will be beneficial to our shareholders.


Summary of Critical Accounting Policies


Use of Estimates – The preparation of the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Stock-based compensation and stock awards related to convertible debt instruments are recognized based on the fair value of the awards granted. The fair value of each award or conversion feature is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected term of the option, the expected volatility of the price of our common stock, risk-free interest rates and the expected dividend yield of our common stock. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the stock awards represent management’s best estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


There are several new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or operating results.


Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.


Not applicable.


Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


The requirements of this Item can be found beginning on page F-1 found elsewhere in the Annual Report.


Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.


None.




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Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures.


Disclosure Controls and Procedures


We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to be effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


The Company’s management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2020.


Because of the identified material weaknesses on internal control over financial reporting, management has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2020.


Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting, as defined in rules promulgated under the Exchange Act, is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:


·

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and

dispositions of our assets;

·

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and our Board of Directors; and

·

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.


Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting can also be circumvented by collusion or improper override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process, and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.


Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2020. In making its assessment, management used the criteria established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO, in its 2013 Internal Control — Integrated Framework. Based on its assessment, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2020.  As a result of the identified material weakness, we have put together a remediation plan which includes hiring additional resources; and engaging outside consultants as needed to assist in the evaluation of non-recurring and unusual transactions and to increase the capacity of our accounting department to serve operational, compliance and reporting needs.


Item 9B.

Other Information.


None.




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PART III


Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.


Directors and Executive Officers


The following table sets forth certain information regarding our executive officers and directors as of the date of this Form 10-K. Directors are elected annually and serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualify. Executive officers are appointed by our Board of Directors and their term of office is at the discretion of our Board.


Name

 

Age

 

Position

Simon R. Kay

 

58

 

Interim Acting Chief Executive Officer & President

David L. Anderson

 

58

 

Executive VP & Chief Operations Officer

Michael V. Barbera

 

66

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.

 

56

 

Director

Paul M. Sallarulo

 

64

 

Director

Gregory D. Cline, P.E.

 

63

 

Director

Kelly J. Patterson, P.E.

 

62

 

Director

Adam Falkoff

 

53

 

Director


Biographical Summaries of Directors and Executive Officers


The following are biographical summaries of the experience of our directors and executive officers:


Simon R. Kay has served as the interim acting Chief Executive Officer since March 2020. Simon R. Kay has an extensive record of achievement directing business, sales, new product development, and operations management with the aerospace sector.  His previous experience included roles as CEO and COO of two startup companies and he has worked for divisions of Fortune 500 companies in both operations management and sales and marketing roles.  Kay has demonstrated a proven ability to deliver millions of dollars in revenue growth while improving operational performance, market penetration, customer acquisition and retention, and profitability.


David L. Anderson has served as the COO since February 2019.  David L. Anderson has established more than 27 years of specific industry experience as a business / market leader, distributor and manufacturer of plastic and composite materials; serving in several positions related to all aspects of corporate and product development, sales, management and marketing. Prior to this, Anderson was the National Sales Manager for ESI, a bulk and liquid level instrumentation company, where he built and trained sales and distribution networks serving the industry.  More recently, as the VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Anderson served Fabpro Oriented Polymers, a division of Polymer Group, Inc. (PGI) for 16 years; where he led the growth of the company to $73 million in sales, through sustainable year over year growth, and guided it to become the largest producer of synthetic fibers for reinforcement in North America.  As a consultant since, Anderson has utilized his education, background and business experience to provide professional leadership, training and targeted growth programs to manufacturers serving the construction industry.


Michael V. Barbera was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in January 2020, serving as a member of the Board of Directors since February 2019.  Michael V. Barbera has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Analytical Maintenance Services, Inc. (“AMS") located in Boca Raton, Florida since 1998. AMS, a privately held company, provides analytical instrument services, instrumentation, comprehensive training courses and general application support to both the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Barbera received a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering in 1977 from the Florida Keys Community College and a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Science from Barry University in 1990. Mr. Barbera also served in the United States Navy from 1972 through 1978, where he specialized in Aviation Electronics.




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Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr. has served as a member of our Board of Directors since June 2017. Mr. LoRicco attended Fairfield University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986. Thereafter, he received a Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law, formerly known as the University of Bridgeport, School of Law, in 1989. Mr. LoRicco practices in the areas of civil litigation, insurance defense, criminal law, estate planning and administration and workers' compensation. He is also admitted to practice in United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Mr. LoRicco is a member of the American, Connecticut, and New Haven Bar Associations, American Trial Lawyers Association and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. LoRicco presently serves several organizations. He supports the Board of the Jimmy Fund in its fundraising efforts. The Jimmy Fund is a local charitable organization providing assistance to families who have children suffering from cancer. He is also an avid supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes organization and the Yale New Haven Children's Hospital.


Paul M. Sallarulo has served as a member of Board of Directors since April 2017. He served as Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Nexera Medical Inc. Mr. Sallarulo had an extensive financial career in capital markets and investment banking in senior positions with Wachovia Securities, Prudential, Raymond James, Meridian Capital Markets and CoreStates Capital Markets. Mr. Sallarulo was appointed Commissioner of the North Broward Hospital District by Florida Governor Jeb Bush for two four-year terms and served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, and Chairman of the Executive Committee. He oversaw four major hospitals, thirty-eight clinics, six thousand professionals, and a budget in excess of $2 billion. He served as Chairman of the Audit Committee, Legal Review Committee, Joint Conference Committee, Broward Health Foundation, Community Relations Committee for Broward General Hospital, Community Relations Committee for Imperial Point Medical Center, and currently serves on the Liberty Health Foundation Board in Jersey City, New Jersey. Mr. Sallarulo served on the Board of Directors of Foss Manufacturing, LLC Company, Board of Trustees of Nova Southeastern University, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Nova Southeastern University - Wayne Huizenga School of Business, President of the International Alumni Association of NSU, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine — Advisory Board, and was inducted as the first Honorary member into Sigma Beta Delta Society – International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration. Mr. Sallarulo also served as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Personal Advisory Board Fort Lauderdale, the Fort Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board, and the Economic Development Advisory Board. Mr. Sallarulo was Co-Founder of Broward Bank of Commerce, and served on the Board of Directors. He is Chairman of the Budget Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Nominating Committee. He also served on the Marketing Committee, Loan Committee, ALCO Committee, and Compensation Committee. Mr. Sallarulo assisted in the sale of Broward Financial Holdings, the parent company of Broward Bank of Commerce, to Home BancShares, parent company of Centennial Bank in 2014. Mr. Sallarulo currently serves on the Regional Board of Directors of Centennial Bank and serves on the Loan Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee. Mr. Sallarulo is Chairman of The Special Olympics of Broward County and has been an advocate for people with physical and mental challenges for more than 44 years. 


Gregory D. Cline, P.E. has served as a member of the Board of Directors since March 2019.  Gregory D. Cline, P.E. has served a Senior Civil Engineer Pavements SME for the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), Airports Safety and Standards, Airport Engineering Division (“AAS 100”) in Washington DC. He has more than 38 years of pavement and materials experience in both public and private sectors, including:


·

8 years as the FAA Airport's Pavement SME

·

10+ years as NAVFAC Airfield Pavements SME

·

10+ years as Chief Engineer of BTC Laboratories' accredited laboratories

·

Principal of ACCESS Consulting

·

R&M Engineer for the US Forest Service, Sequoia National Forest


In his last position, he developed Technical and Policy Documents, including pavement related Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs, and provided Technical Assistance and Guidance to Federal Aviation Administration Management, regional and field offices. Mr. Cline also maintained Liaison with the Tri-Service Pavement Working Group, Canadian Airfield Pavement Technical Group (“CAPTG”), French Civil Aviation Authority (“DGAC”), other agencies, and Industry, and was the FAA's US representative to the ICAO Aerodrome Design and Operations, Aerodrome Pavement Expert Group.




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Kelly J. Patterson, P.E. has served as a member of the Board of Directors since March 2019.  Kelly J. Patterson, P.E. is a Professional Engineer that holds registrations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Wyoming, Ohio and Arizona. He is currently the Engineering Manager for 6 precast manufacturing locations. From 1985 to 2017, Mr. Patterson held various positions of increasing responsibility with Oldcastle Precast, a private company. From 2008 to 2017, Mr. Patterson was the Director of Engineering, USA and Manager of the National Engineering Group.  He holds professional memberships with the American Society for Testing and Materials (“ASTM”) and the National Precast Association (“NPCA”).


Adam Falkoff has served as a member of the Board of Directors since September 2020. Mr. Falkoff has over 20 years of experience in public policy, international relations, and business development. He has advised CEO’s of the Fortune 100, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Cabinet Ministers and Ambassadors. Mr. Falkoff is currently the President of CapitalKeys, a bipartisan global public policy and strategic consulting firm based in Washington D.C. His expertise is to successfully help clientele understand, anticipate, and navigate the complex public policy environment as well as strategies for business development driving client revenues. Earlier in his career he served as professional staff in the United States Senate. Mr. Falkoff was a 2018 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for service to the United States of America and named in the Power 100 of Washington, D.C. by Washington Life Magazine. Mr. Falkoff has been an invited guest speaker, panelist, and moderator on a wide range of public policy and business development related topics in several industries. He has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Palm Beach Post, Politico, Roll Call, The Hill, The Washington Diplomat, Jack O'Dwyer's Newsletter, Capitol File, Washington Life, National Journal, Technology Law Journal, Greenwire, Appliance Magazine, and The Opportunist Magazine.


Corporate Governance Profile


Our Board of Directors consists of six members. The terms of directors expire at the next annual shareholders’ meeting unless their terms are staggered as permitted in our Bylaws. Each shareholder is entitled to vote the number of shares owned for as many persons as there are directors to be elected. Shareholders do not have a right to cumulate their votes for directors.


Committees of the Board of Directors


During 2020, we have re-established committees to incorporate changes in directors during the year, later voting in committee chairs.  We currently have an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominating and corporate governance committee.  We have not adopted charters for our audit or compensation committees to date.  The below table provides our committee members.


Committee

 

Chairman

 

Board Members

Audit

 

X

 

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.

 

 

 

 

Gregory D. Cline

 

 

 

 

Kelly Patterson

 

 

 

 

Adam Falkoff

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation

 

X

 

Kelly Patterson

 

 

 

 

Paul M. Sallarulo

 

 

 

 

Gregory D. Cline

 

 

 

 

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.

 

 

 

 

 

Nominating and Corporate Governance

 

X

 

Paul M. Sallarulo

 

 

 

 

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.

 

 

 

 

Adam Falkoff




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Director Compensation


The following table provides information concerning the compensation of our Board members for their services as members of our Board of Directors for 2020. The value attributable to any option awards is computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. The assumptions made in the valuations of the option awards are included in Note 11 of the Notes to our Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 appearing elsewhere in this report.


Name

 

Fees earned or paid in cash

 

 

Warrant Awards

 

 

Option Awards

 

 

Non-equity Incentive Plan Compensation

 

 

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings

 

 

All other Compensation

 

 

Total

 

Paul Sallarulo (1)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,665

 

 

$

15,665

 

———————

(1)

Reflects the value of the portion of health insurance benefits paid by the Company.


Family Relationships


None.


Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings


None of our directors or executive officers has been convicted in a criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors, or has been a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding during the past ten years that resulted in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining the person from future violations of, or prohibiting activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or a finding of any violation of federal or state securities laws, except for matters that were dismissed without sanction or settlement. Except as set forth in our discussion below in “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”, none of our directors, director nominees or executive officers has been involved in any transactions with us or any of our directors, executive officers, affiliates or associates which are required to be disclosed pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.


Code of Ethics


Our Board has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our employees, including our officers. The Code of Ethics also applies to our directors. The Code of Ethics provides written standards that we believe are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships, full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure and compliance with laws, rules and regulations, including insider trading, corporate opportunities and whistle-blowing or the prompt reporting of illegal or unethical behavior. A request for a copy can be made in writing to Basanite, Inc., 2041 N.W. 15th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL  33069, Attention: Mr. Michael V. Barbera, Chairman.


Shareholder Communications


Although we do not have a formal policy regarding communications with our Board, shareholders may communicate with the Board by writing to us at Basanite, Inc., 2041 N.W. 15th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL  33069. Attention: Mr. Michael V. Barbera, Chairman. Shareholders who would like their submission directed to a member of the Board may so specify and the communication will be forwarded, as appropriate.


Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance


Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors and executive officers, and persons who beneficially own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and the other equity securities. Officers, directors and 10% beneficial owners are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely on a review of the copies of the forms furnished to us, we believe that all filing requirements were complied with during 2020, other than (i) one Form 4 that was filed late by Mr. Barbera in July of 2020; and (ii) one Form 4 that was filed late by Mr. LoRicco in August of 2020.




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Item 11.

Executive Compensation.


The following table summarizes all compensation recorded by us in the last two completed fiscal years for:


·

Our principal executive officer or other individual serving in a similar capacity;

·

Our two most highly compensated executive officers other than our principal executive officer who were serving as executive officers at December 31, 2020 as that term is defined under Rule 3b-7 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

·

Up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been required but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer at December 31, 2020.


For definitional purposes, these individuals are sometimes referred to as the “named executive officers”.


Name

 

Years

 

 

Salary ($)

 

 

 

 

Warrant

Awards ($)

 

 

Option

Awards ($)

 

 

Other Compensation ($)

 

 

Total ($)

 

Simon Kay (1)

 

2020

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

261,856

 

 

$

261,856

 

Interim Acting Chief Executive Officer

 

2019

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Anderson (4)

 

2020

 

 

$

190,000

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,000

 

 

$

205,000

 

Chief Operating Officer

 

2019

 

 

$

149,483

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

149,483

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isabella Barbera (2)

 

2020

 

 

$

63,996

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

63,929

 

 

$

127,925

 

Former Chief Financial Officer

 

2019

 

 

$

67,077

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

516,900

 

 

$

 

 

$

583,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Richard Krolewski (3)(4)(5)

 

2020

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Former Chief Executive Officer

 

2019

 

 

$

139,019

 

 

 

 

$

423,500

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,000

 

 

$

577,519

 

———————

1 Served as a consultant and advisor to the Board effective January 13, 2020 later transitioning to Interim Acting Chief Executive Officer effective March 9, 2020.

2 Resigned effective July 6, 2020 later serving as a consultant to the Company as Financial Controller.

3 Terminated effective March 6, 2020.

4 Relocation reimbursement of $15,000 was received as per the employment contract.

5 Warrants were granted while serving as a consultant to the Company.


Employment Agreements


The Company and David Anderson entered into an employment agreement dated February 1, 2019. Pursuant to the employment agreement, the Company agrees to employ David Anderson as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. The term of the employment agreement is for a period of three years and a base salary of $190,000 annually. The Company will also pay $15,000 in relocation costs to David Anderson as part of this agreement. Dave Anderson is also entitled to receive equity-based compensation annually during his employment period as described in the employment agreement.


Mr. Anderson is also eligible to receive an annual cash bonus of up to $26,780 in year one, $82,018 in year two and $150,557 in year three based upon the Company’s achieving certain target financial objectives. In addition, Mr. Anderson is eligible to receive annual grants of options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock of up to 1,500,000 shares in year one, 2,500,000 shares in year two and 3,500,000 shares in year three based upon the Company’s achieving certain target financial objectives. Such option grants, if earned, will have an exercise price equal to fair market value of the Company’s common stock at the time they are granted.


Except as otherwise disclosed above, we have not entered into employment agreements with, nor have we authorized any payments upon termination or change-in-control, to any of our executive officers or key employees.


How Compensation for our Directors and Executive Officers was Determined


During 2020, our former Chief Executive Officer, Richard Krolewski, and our Chief Operating Officer, David Anderson, were compensated per their employment agreements.  Our Chief Financial Officer, Isabella Barbera, was compensated per her offer of employment.  



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2020 Option and Warrant Grants to Executive Officers


None.


Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End


On August 16, 2018, as part of his compensation package for his consulting agreement, David Anderson, prior to being employed as our Chief Operating Officer, received 2,500,000 five-year warrants at a strike price of $0.1235.  These warrants remained outstanding at December 31, 2020.


On March 4, 2019, as part of his compensation package for employment, Richard M. Krolewski, our former Chief Executive Officer, was granted immediate vesting in 5,000,000 warrants at a strike price of $0.1235 per share expiring in 5 years.  In 2020, he sold 2,500,000 warrants in a private transaction.  The private party later exercised one million warrants on January 21, 2021.  4,000,000 of these warrants remained outstanding at December 31, 2020.


On May 23, 2019, as part of her compensation package for employment, Isabella Barbera, our former Chief Financial Officer, was granted immediate vesting in 1,000,000 options at a strike price of $0.55 per share expiring in 10 years.  These options remained outstanding at December 31, 2020.


Equity Compensation Plan Information


Not applicable.


Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.


The following table shows the number of shares and percentage of all shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2021, held by any person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of 5% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock, by each executive officer and director, and by all directors and executive officers as a group. The persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned. Unless otherwise noted below, each beneficial owner has sole power to vote and dispose of the shares and the address of such person is our corporate office at 2041 N.W. 15th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069. Pursuant to Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act, a person has beneficial ownership of any securities as to which such person, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, undertaking, relationship or otherwise has or shares voting power and/or investment power or as to which such person has the right to acquire such voting and/or investment power within 60 days. Applicable percentage of ownership is based on 226,886,785 of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2021, together with 57,462,878 shares of securities exercisable or convertible into shares of common stock within sixty (60) days of March 31, 2021 for each stockholder.


 

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Percentage of

 

 

 

Beneficially Owned

 

 

Shares Outstanding (1)

 

5% Stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vincent L. Celentano (2)

 

 

17,563,888

 

 

 

6.09

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Named Executive Officers and Directors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simon R. Kay

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Anderson (3)

 

 

3,500,000

 

 

 

1.22

%

Michael V. Barbera (4)

 

 

8,100,434

 

 

 

2.83

%

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr. (5)

 

 

37,440,905

 

 

 

13.13

%

Paul Sallarulo (6)

 

 

5,834,493

 

 

 

2.05

%

Adam Falkoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gregory Cline (7)

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

0.18

Kelly Patterson (8)

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

0.18

All executive officers and directors as a group (8 persons)

 

 

55,875,832

 

 

 

19.21

%




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———————

(1)

Shares of common stock beneficially owned and the respective percentages of beneficial ownership of common stock assume the exercise of all options and other securities convertible into common stock beneficially owned by such person or entity currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2021, except as otherwise noted. Shares issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and other securities convertible into common stock exercisable within 60 days are deemed outstanding and held by the holder of such options or other securities for computing the percentage of outstanding common stock beneficially owned by such person, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of outstanding common stock beneficially owned by any other person.


(2)

Includes shares held by Mr. Celentano directly and by two companies of which he is the 100% owner and manager, Celentano Consulting Company, LLC and VCVC, LLC.  Also includes 1,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase option exercisable at $0.51 per share, 960,000 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.60 per share, 960,000 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.40 per share and 1,136,364 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.396 per share.


(3)

Includes shares currently held by Mr. Anderson in addition to 2,500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrants exercisable at $0.1235 per share.


(4)

Includes shares currently held by Mr. Barbera and Analytical Maintenance Services, Inc. Profit Sharing Plan, where Mr. Barbera is the trustee.  Includes 50,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.40 per share, 50,000 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.60 per share, 200,000 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.15 per share, 1,000,000 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.075 per share, 400,195 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.396 per share, and 195,522 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.396 per share.


(5)

Includes shares held by RVRM Holdings, Inc., First New Haven Mortgage Company, LLC and LoRi Co., which are controlled by our director, Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.  Includes 500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase option exercisable at $0.25 per share, and 397,269 shares issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase warrant exercisable at $0.396 per share.  In addition, an entity related to Mr. LoRicco currently holds a $1.6 million secured convertible note that does not have a stated conversion rate, but cannot convert for any less than $0.01 per share.


(6)

Includes shares currently held by Mr. Sallarulo in addition to 250,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase options exercisable at $0.25 per share.


(7)

Includes 500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase options exercisable at $0.25 per share.


(8)

Includes 500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of common stock purchase options exercisable at $0.25 per share.


Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.


Except as disclosed below, we are currently not a party to any related party transaction, including transaction in which:


·

The amounts involved exceeded or will exceed the lesser of $120,000 or 1% of the average of our Companys total assets at year-end for the last two fiscal years, and

·

A director, executive officer or holder of more than 5% of our common stock or any member of his or her immediate family had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.


On January 16, 2020, the Company entered into a demand note agreement with our Board Chairman, Michael V. Barbera, in the amount of $50,000. The note had a term of 6 months bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum.  




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On January 16, 2020, the Company entered into a demand note agreement with an entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a member of our Board of Directors, in the amount of $50,000. The note had a term of 6 months bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum.


On April 13, 2020, the two demand notes payable entered on January 16, 2020 for $50,000 each from related parties was exchanged for convertible debt.  The noteholders, Michael V. Barbera, our Board Chairman and an entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a Board Member, converted the promissory notes.  The Chairman converted the promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $2,440 on June 26, 2020 in exchange for 397,269 restricted common shares and 397,269 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share. The Board Member converted the promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $2,826 on July 21, 2020 in exchange for 400,195 restricted common shares and 400,195 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.


On June 26, 2020, an entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a member of our Board of Directors, converted a promissory note of $150,000 and accrued interest of $3,542 in exchange for 1,163,201 restricted common shares and 1,163,201 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share. (See Note 6.)


On July 8, 2020, the Company negotiated with an entity managed by Vincent L. Celentano, a more than 5% shareholder, who held several demand notes payable to agree to settle the remaining principal balance of $191,965 and accrued interest of $15,729 for $150,000 of restricted common shares.  The remaining balance of $57,694 was forgiven.  The conversion price of $0.132 per share was agreed upon for 1,136,364 restricted common shares and an equal amount of five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share. (See Note 7.)


On July 21, 2020, noteholder Michael V. Barbera, our Chairman of the Board, converted a promissory note of $25,000 and accrued interest of $809 in exchange for 195,522 restricted common shares and 195,522 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share. (See Note 6.)


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note bearing an interest rate of 18% per annum and payable in six months to Michael V. Barbera, the Chairman of the Board, in exchange for $25,000. (See Note 5.)


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued a secured convertible promissory note bearing an interest rate of 20% per annum and payable in six months to The Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco Irrevocable Insurance Trust DTD 4/28/95, Louis Demaio as Trustee (the “Trust”) and certain other accredited investors in exchange for $1,000,000.  The Trust is the holder of $750,000 of the principal amount of this note.  The Trust is maintained by Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco, who are the parents of Ronald J. LoRicco Sr., one of the members of our Board. (See Note 6.)


During the week of November 20, 2020, during the discounted warrant event whereby accredited investors could exercise their outstanding warrants at 50% of their stated exercise price, several related parties exercised their warrants at a discount.  Paul Sallarulo, a member of our Board of Directors, exercised 2,000,000 warrants originally issued with an exercise price of $0.075 for $75,000 or $0.0375 a share.  Michael V. Barbera, our Chairman of the Board, exercised 1,000,000 warrants originally issued with an exercise price of $0.075 for $37,500 or $0.0375 per share.  An entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a member of our Board of Directors, exercised 1,163,201 warrants originally issued with an exercise price of $0.396 for $230,314 or $0.198 per share.  The entity also purchased 11,632 discounted restricted common shares at $0.20 per share for $2,326.

 



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Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services.


Currently, our Audit Committee reviews and approves audit and permissible non-audit services performed by its independent registered public accounting firm of Cherry Bekaert LLP, as well as the fees charged for such services. In its review of non-audit service and its appointment of Cherry Bekaert LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the respective years, the Audit Committee considered whether the provision of such services is compatible with maintaining independence. All of the services provided and fees charged by Cherry Bekaert LLP were approved by our Audit Committee.


The following table shows the fees for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:


 

 

2020

 

2019

Audit Fees (1)

 

$

124,113

 

$

107,000

Tax Fees

 

$

 

$

All Other Fees

 

$

12,500

 

$

———————

(1)

Audit fees – these fees relate to the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our interim quarterly financial statements billed during the respective years.

(2)

All other fees – these fees relate to the consent fee for the filing of our comparative financial statements for the previous year.




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PART IV


Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.


Exhibits


Exhibit

 

 

 

Incorporated by Reference

 

Filed or
Furnished

No.

 

Exhibit Description

 

Form

 

Date Filed

 

Number

 

Herewith

2.1

 

Merger Agreement dated February 17, 2011

 

8-K

 

3/21/11

 

2.1

 

 

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation

 

S-1

 

11/4/08

 

3.1

 

 

3.2

 

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

 

S-1

 

11/4/08

 

3.3

 

 

3.3

 

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation increasing capital stock and blank check preferred

 

8-K

 

4/3/13

 

3.1

 

 

3.4

 

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Name change and reverse split effective May 17, 2013

 

8-K

 

5/6/13

 

3.1

 

 

3.5

 

Bylaws

 

S-1/A

 

12/8/11

 

3.5

 

 

3.6

 

Agreement and plan of merger between Basanite, Inc. and PayMeOn, Inc.

 

8-K

 

12/12/18

 

2.1

 

 

3.7

 

Articles of Merger

 

8-K

 

12/12/18

 

3.1

 

 

10.1

 

Indemnification Agreement

 

8-K

 

2/18/11

 

10.1

 

 

10.2

 

Sublease Agreement

 

8-K

 

10/28/15

 

10.2

 

 

10.3

 

Employment Agreement with Edward Cespedes

 

8-K

 

8/15/11

 

10.1

 

 

10.4

 

Agreement with Adility, Inc.

 

S-1/A

 

12/8/11

 

10.7

 

 

10.5

 

Form of Secured Convertible Promissory Note

 

8-K

 

1/3/13

 

10.1

 

 

10.6

 

Form of General Security Agreement

 

8-K

 

1/3/13

 

10.2

 

 

10.7

 

WCIS Asset Purchase Agreement effective April 1, 2013

 

DEF 14A

 

3/19/13

 

 

 

 

10.8

 

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated July 18, 2014, A Better Bike, LLC

 

8-K

 

7/22/14

 

10.1

 

 

10.9

 

Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated July 18, 2014, EBIKES, LLC

 

8-K

 

7/22/14

 

10.2

 

 

10.10

 

Amendment to Edward Cespedes Executive Employment Agreement dated July 18, 2014

 

8-K

 

7/22/14

 

10.3

 

 

10.11

 

Form of Non Exclusive Dealer Agreement with Prodeco Technologies LLC

 

10-K

 

3/26/15

 

10.12

 

 

10.12

 

Form of 7% Unsecured 12 Month Promissory Note issued by Prodeco Technologies, LLC in Favor of Paymeon, Inc.

 

10-K

 

3/26/15

 

10.13

 

 

10.13

 

Unsecured promissory note dated October 22, 2015 in the principal amount of $300,000 issued to PDQ Auctions, LLC for leasehold improvements

 

8-K

 

10/28/15

 

10.1

 

 

10.14

 

License Agreement entered on December 11, 2016 with RAW ENERGY MATERIALS, CORP.

 

10-Q

 

4/11/18

 

10.1

 

 

10.15

 

First Amendment to License Agreement entered into on January 5, 2017 with RAW ENERGY MATERIALS, CORP.

 

10-Q

 

4/11/18

 

10.2

 

 

10.16

 

Operating Agreement of Basalt America Territory 1, LLC

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.16

 

 

10.17

 

Consulting agreement dated August 8, 2018 with David Anderson to become Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

10-Q

 

11/8/18

 

10.1

 

 

10.18

 

Letter of resignation Ed Cespedes

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.18

 

 

10.19

 

Membership interest purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the membership interests of Rockstar Acquisitions, LLC d/b/a Basalt America

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.19

 

 



27



 





10.20

 

3-year extension to unsecured promissory note dated October 22, 2015 in the principal amount of $300,000 issued to PDQ Auctions, LLC for leasehold improvements

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.20

 

 

10.21

 

Consulting Agreement with BK Consulting, LLC

 

10-K

 

3/28/19

 

10.21

 

 

10.22

 

Form for all Notes payable related party convertible notes

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.23

 

 

10.23

 

Related party 7% unsecured promissory note dated January 20, 2015 in the principal amount of $75,000 from Prodeco Technologies, LLC

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.24

 

 

10.24

 

Related party $200,000 Secured Promissory Note and General Collateral Assignment and Security Agreement with CAM Group of Florida, LLC dated August 9, 2017

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.25

 

 

10.25

 

Non-interest bearing demand note from a related party dated May 25, 2017 in the amount of $10,000

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.26

 

 

10.26

 

Non-interest bearing demand note from a related party dated June 2, 2017 in the amount of $5,000

 

10-K

 

7/17/18

 

10.27

 

 

10.27

 

Employment agreement with Dave Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

 

8-K

 

3/12/19

 

10.1

 

 

10.28

 

First amendment to Employment Agreement with Dave Anderson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

 

8-K

 

3/12/19

 

10.2

 

 

10.29

 

Common Stock Warrant for 5,000,000 shares to Richard Krolewski

 

8-K/A

 

3/19/19

 

4.1

 

 

10.30

 

Commercial Lease agreement between Basanite Industries LLC and CAMTON, LLC

 

8-K

 

1/31/19

 

10.1

 

 

10.31

 

Letter of resignation Vincent L. Celentano

 

8-K

 

1/24/19

 

99.1

 

 

10.32

 

Extension agreement of four convertible notes payable due to a related party with a net principal balance of $290,273 dated April 4, 2018 with new due date of December 31, 2018

 

10-Q

 

9/27/18

 

10.1

 

 

10.33

 

Second amendment to PayMeOn, Inc. convertible promissory note dated October 22, 2015 with Mark Lechter and Scott Balson

 

10-Q

 

9/27/18

 

10.2

 

 

10.34

 

Form of 4% Demand Note(s) with VCVC, LLC totaling $152,500 dated May 9, 2018 through June 19, 2018

 

10-Q

 

9/27/18

 

10.3

 

 

10.35

 

Form of the five unsecured, 4% percent, ninety-day promissory notes issued to RVRM Holdings, LLC totaling $90,000

 

10-Q

 

9/27/18

 

10.4

 

 

10.36

 

Form of Subscription Agreement used in connection with September 2018 through March 2019 private placement

 

10-K

 

3/28/19

 

10.37

 

 

10.37

 

Form of Common Stock Warrant used in connection with September 2018 through March 2019 private placement

 

10-K

 

3/28/19

 

10.38

 

 

10.38

 

Security Purchase Agreement dated October 10, 2019

 

8-K

 

10/17/19

 

10.1

 

 

10.39

 

15% Convertible Promissory Note dated October 10, 2019

 

8-K

 

10/17/19

 

10.2

 

 

10.40

 

Amendment #1 to the Convertible Promissory Note dated October 10, 2019 dated October 16, 2019

 

8-K

 

10/17/19

 

10.3

 

 

10.41

 

Removal of Richard M. Krolewski

 

8-K

 

3/12/20

 

99.1

 

 

10.42

 

Letter of Resignation of Isabella Barbera

 

8-K

 

7/10/20

 

99.1

 

 



28



 





10.43

 

Exclusive Supplier Agreement with MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc.

 

8-K

 

7/31/20

 

10.1

 

 

10.44

 

Form of 20% Secured Convertible Promissory Note dated August 3, 2020

 

8-K/A

 

8/10/20

 

10.1

 

 

10.45

 

Security Agreement dated August 3, 2020

 

8-K/A

 

8/10/20

 

10.2

 

 

10.46

 

Appointment of Director Adam Falkoff

 

8-K

 

9/8/20

 

99.1

 

 

10.47

 

Letter of Resignation Director Gregory G. Nadeau

 

8-K

 

9/24/20

 

17.1

 

 

10.48

 

Patent Pending Status Press Release

 

8-K

 

10/15/20

 

99.1

 

 

14.1

 

Code of Ethics

 

10-K

 

4/5/12

 

14.1

 

 

21.1

 

List of subsidiaries of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

23.1

 

Consent of Cherry Bekaert LLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

31.1

 

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

31.2

 

Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

32.1

 

Certification Pursuant to Section 1350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furnished

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed


Item 16.

Form 10-K Summary.


Not applicable.





29



 


SIGNATURES


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


Date: March 31, 2021


 

Basanite, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Simon R. Kay

 

 

Simon R. Kay

 

 

Interim Acting Chief Executive Officer

(On behalf of the Registrant and as

Principal Executive Officer)


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

 

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Simon R. Kay

 

Interim Acting Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

 

March 31, 2021

Simon R. Kay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Simon R. Kay

 

Principal Financial Officer

 

March 31, 2021

Simon R. Kay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael V. Barbera

 

Chairman of the Board

 

March 31, 2021

Michael V. Barbera

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.

 

Director

 

March 31, 2021

Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Paul M. Sallarulo

 

Director

        

March 31, 2021

Paul M. Sallarulo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Gregory Cline

 

Director

 

March 31, 2021

Gregory Cline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Kelly Patterson

 

Director

 

March 31, 2021

Kelly Patterson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Adam S. Falkoff

 

Director

 

March 31, 2021

Adam S. Falkoff

 

 

 

 






30



 


INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


 

 

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

F-2

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

F-4

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

F-5

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit

 

F-6

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

F-7

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

F-9





F-1



 


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

Basanite, Inc.



Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Basanite, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


Explanatory Paragraph – Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As more fully discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s significant operating losses and need to raise additional funds to meet its obligations and sustain its operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding those matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


Basis for Opinion

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


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.


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


Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.




F-2



 


Debt and Equity Instruments

As disclosed in Notes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has entered into convertible and nonconvertible note agreements containing attached warrants with individuals including related parties. The accounting for the transactions were complex, as it required assessment as to whether features, other than the conversion feature, required bifurcation and separate valuation. Additionally, the transactions were complex as they required valuation of the conversion feature in the debt instrument, which involved estimation of the fair value of the debt instrument absent of any conversion feature, and evaluation of the appropriate classification of the conversion feature in the financial statements.


Our audit procedures included the following:


·

We obtained an understanding of the internal controls and processes in place over management’s process for recording debt and equity transactions.

·

We obtained and read the underlying convertible notes agreements.

·

We confirmed related party notes payable balances and terms with respective note holders.

·

We verified proper approval of equity transactions by the Board of Directors.

·

We evaluated the Company’s selection of the valuation methodology and significant assumptions used by the Company, and evaluated the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data supporting the significant assumptions. Specifically, when assessing the key assumptions, we evaluated the appropriateness of the Company’s estimates of its credit risk, volatility, dividend yield, and the market risk free rate.

·

We tested management’s application of the relevant accounting guidance.




/s/ Cherry Bekaert LLP

 

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2019.

 

 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

March 31, 2021

 

 

 










F-3



 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

259,505

 

 

$

129,152

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

1,907

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

446,575

 

 

 

159,472

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

40,283

 

 

 

26,640

 

Deposits and other current assets

 

 

75,995

 

 

 

145,671

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

824,265

 

 

 

460,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease right-of-use asset

 

 

1,004,167

 

 

 

1,222,853

 

Fixed assets, net

 

 

1,020,035

 

 

 

771,996

 

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

5,380

 

 

 

 

2,024,202

 

 

 

2,000,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

2,848,467

 

 

$

2,461,164

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

249,353

 

 

$

218,082

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

197,350

 

 

 

489,179

 

Accrued legal liabilities

 

 

809,127

 

 

 

790,606

 

Notes payable

 

 

128,021

 

 

 

219,617

 

Notes payable - convertible, net

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

453,991

 

Notes payable - convertible - related party, net

 

 

1,025,000

 

 

 

 

Subscription liability

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

 

Lease liability - current portion

 

 

267,289

 

 

 

221,997

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

2,726,140

 

 

 

2,393,472

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease liability - net of current portion

 

 

826,388

 

 

 

1,094,970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

3,552,528

 

 

 

3,488,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized,  none issued and outstanding, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 224,836,785 and 200,735,730 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

 

 

224,838

 

 

 

200,736

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

28,714,488

 

 

 

24,216,042

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(29,643,387

)

 

 

(25,444,056

)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

 

(704,061

)

 

 

(1,027,278

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

 

$

2,848,467

 

 

$

2,461,164

 


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




F-4



 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


 

 

For the year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Products sales - rebar

 

$

7,161

 

 

$

3,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total cost of goods sold

 

 

4,487

 

 

 

105,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

2,674

 

 

 

(101,118

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

438,749

 

 

 

341,906

 

Payroll, taxes and benefits

 

 

837,348

 

 

 

865,828

 

Consulting fees

 

 

270,525

 

 

 

219,326

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,408,948

 

 

 

2,483,226

 

Loss on inventory obsolescence

 

 

33,062

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

2,988,632

 

 

 

3,910,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

(2,985,958

)

 

 

(4,011,404

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on sale of asset

 

 

40,838

 

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

(56,948

)

 

 

 

Miscellaneous income

 

 

70,817

 

 

 

4,469

 

Gain on settlement of payables

 

 

293,678

 

 

 

201,617

 

Impairment of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

 

(1,478

)

Interest expense

 

 

(898,257

)

 

 

(113,076

)

Total other (expense) income

 

 

(549,872

)

 

 

91,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

(3,535,830

)

 

 

(3,919,872

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deemed dividends

 

 

(663,501

)

 

 

(388,932

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(4,199,331

)

 

$

(4,308,804

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(0.017

)

 

$

(0.021

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic and diluted

 

 

209,163,821

 

 

 

186,607,492

 


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





F-5



 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

Total

Stockholders'

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Subscription

 

 

controlling

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Receivable

 

 

Interest

 

 

(Deficit)

 

Balance December 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

154,202,008

 

 

$

154,202

 

 

$

18,718,283

 

 

$

(21,135,252

)

 

$

 

 

$

225,015

 

 

$

(2,037,752

)

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,701,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,701,316

 

Shares issued to convert notes payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,139,437

 

 

 

2,139

 

 

 

528,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

531,100

 

Stock issued for cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,323,570

 

 

 

21,324

 

 

 

1,248,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,270,080

 

Stock issued to purchase non-controlling interest in Basalt America Territory #1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,010,000

 

 

 

2,010

 

 

 

223,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(225,015

)

 

 

 

Warrants exercised for cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,710,715

 

 

 

19,711

 

 

 

1,268,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,288,600

 

Deemed dividend on common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

388,932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

388,932

 

Shares issued as loan commitment fee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,350,000

 

 

 

1,350

 

 

 

137,900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

139,250

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,308,804

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,308,804

)

Balance December 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

200,735,730

 

 

$

200,736

 

 

$

24,216,042

 

 

$

(25,444,056

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(1,027,278

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible debt and debt discount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,305,426

 

 

 

9,306

 

 

 

2,008,673

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,017,979

 

Stock issued for compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

600,000

 

 

 

600

 

 

 

173,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

174,000

 

Stock issued for cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,385,289

 

 

 

8,386

 

 

 

1,134,606

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,142,992

 

Warrants exercised for cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,110,340

 

 

 

7,110

 

 

 

646,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

654,076

 

Deemed dividend on common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

663,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

663,501

 

Return of shares issued with loan commitment fee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,300,000

)

 

 

(1,300

)

 

 

(128,700

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(130,000

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,199,331

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,199,331

)

Balance December 31, 2020

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

224,836,785

 

 

$

224,838

 

 

$

28,714,488

 

 

$

(29,643,387

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(704,061

)


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





F-6



 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


 

 

For the year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

  

 

                    

  

  

 

                    

  

Net loss

 

$

(4,199,331

)

 

$

(4,308,804

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease right-of-use asset amortization

 

 

218,686

 

 

 

175,920

 

Depreciation

 

 

117,340

 

 

 

17,143

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

707,533

 

 

 

(22,533

)

Gain on extinguishment of debt

 

 

56,948

 

 

 

 

Loss on sale of asset

 

 

(40,838

)

 

 

 

Impairment of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

 

1,478

 

Loss on inventory obsolescence

 

 

33,062

 

 

 

 

Non-cash interest charges

 

 

 

 

 

(81,806

)

Non-cash loan commitment fee

 

 

 

 

 

9,250

 

Deemed dividend

 

 

663,501

 

 

 

388,932

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

165,590

 

 

 

1,701,316

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(5,233

)

 

 

56,537

 

Inventory

 

 

(320,165

)

 

 

(102,886

)

Accounts receivable

 

 

(1,907

)

 

 

883

 

Subscription liability

 

 

40,000

 

 

 

 

Lease liability

 

 

(223,290

)

 

 

 

Deposits and other current assets

 

 

49,263

 

 

 

(127,051

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

(60,658

)

 

 

32,084

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(2,799,499

)

 

 

(2,259,537

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of equipment

 

 

(339,586

)

 

 

(766,918

)

Deposits on machinery and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

200,000

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(339,586

)

 

 

(566,918

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of common stock and exercise of warrants

 

 

1,797,068

 

 

 

2,392,828

 

Repayment of convertible notes payable and convertible notes payable related party

 

 

(348,000

)

 

 

(104,704

)

Proceeds from notes payable and notes payable related party

 

 

266,727

 

 

 

234,760

 

Proceeds from convertible notes payable and convertible notes payable related party

 

 

1,620,000

 

 

 

408,000

 

Repayment of notes payable and notes payable related party

 

 

(66,357

)

 

 

(97,108

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

3,269,438

 

 

 

2,833,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH

 

 

130,353

 

 

 

7,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

 

129,152

 

 

 

121,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

259,505

 

 

$

129,152

 




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



F-7



 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)


 

 

For the year ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Cash paid for interest expense

 

$

35,723

 

 

$

31,237

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of non cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return of loan commitment shares

 

$

(130,000

)

 

$

 

Common shares issued for loan commitment fees

 

$

 

 

$

137,900

 

Conversion of notes payable into common stock

 

$

150,000

 

 

$

531,101

 

Recording of debt discount on convertible notes

 

$

685,000

 

 

$

 

Conversion of convertible notes payable into common stock

 

$

1,182,979

 

 

$

 

Common shares issued to acquire interest in joint venture

 

$

 

 

$

502,500

 

Exchange of notes payable and related interest for common stock

 

$

 

 

$

165,852

 





 

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

 







F-8



 


BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019


NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS AND GOING CONCERN


(A) Description of Business


On May 30, 2006, Basanite, Inc. was organized as a Nevada corporation. Basanite and its wholly owned subsidiaries are herein referred to as the "Company", “we”, “our”, or “us”. Currently based in Pompano Beach, Florida, the Company intends to manufacture concrete-reinforcing products made from basalt fiber reinforced polymers (“BFRP”), such as its primary product BasaFlex. This UV-stable, chemical, acid and moisture resistant material is sustainable and environmentally friendly and has been engineered to replace steel as it never rusts, therefore, addressing the industry’s current corrosion issues.


The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary created in 2018, Basanite Industries, LLC (“BI”) manufactures BasaFlex™, a basalt fiber reinforced polymer rebar. BFRP rebar is a stronger, lighter, sustainable, non-conductive and non-corrosive alternative for traditional steel rebar and wire mesh.  BI leases a fully permitted and Underwriters Laboratories (“UL”) approved 36,900 square foot facility located in Pompano Beach, Florida, equipped with five customized Pultrusion machines.  Each machine has two linear production lines (a total capacity of 10 manufacturing lines).  BI’s operations team is currently in the processes of optimizing and scaling the manufacturing plant to produce 11,000 to 17,000 linear feet of BFRP rebar per line, per day, depending on the product mix. BI’s own fully equipped test lab is utilized to evaluate, validate and verify each product’s performance attributes.


The manufacture of concrete reinforcement products made from continuous basalt fiber creates substantial benefits for the construction industry, including but not limited to, the following:


·

BasaFlex never rusts  steel reinforcement products rust, causing time and repair costs down the road;

·

BasaFlex is sustainable; with a longer lifecycle  production of our products results in exceptionally low carbon footprint when compared with steel. The lack of corrosion allows the lifespan of concrete products to be significantly longer; and

·

BasaFlex has a lower final, in place cost the physical nature of our products relative to steel (4X lighter, easily transportable, coil-able, safer and easier to use) reduces the all-in cost of reinforcement when all factors are considered.


(B) Liquidity and Management Plans


Since inception, the Company has incurred net operating losses and used cash in operations. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, the Company reported:


·

an accumulated deficit of approximately $29.6 million and $25.4 million;

·

a working capital deficiency of approximately $1.9 million and $1.9 million; and

·

cash used in operations of approximately $2.8 million and $2.3 million.


Losses have principally occurred as a result of the substantial resources required for product research and development and for marketing of the Company's products; including the general and administrative expenses associated with the organization.


At December 31, 2020, the Company had cash of $259,505 compared to $129,152 at December 31, 2019.




F-9



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS AND GOING CONCERN (CONTINUED)


We have historically satisfied our working capital requirements through the sale of restricted common stock and the issuance of warrants and promissory notes.  Until we are able to internally generate positive cash flow, we will attempt to fund working capital requirements through third party financing, including through private placement of our securities as well as bridge loan arrangements. However, a number of factors continue to hinder the Company’s ability to attract new capital investment.  We cannot provide any assurances that the required capital will be obtained or that the terms of such required capital may be acceptable to us.  If we are unable to obtain adequate financing, we may reduce our operating activities to reduce our cash use until sufficient funding is secured.


These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effect on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plan provides the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern.


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


(A) Use of Estimates in Financial Statements


The presentation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Stock-based compensation and stock awards related to convertible debt instruments are recognized based on the fair value of the awards granted. The fair value of each award or conversion feature is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the fair value of the underlying common stock, the expected term of the option, the expected volatility of the price of our common stock, risk-free interest rates and the expected dividend yield of our common stock. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the stock awards represent management’s best estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. 


(B) Principles of Consolidation


The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Basanite, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Basanite Industries, LLC and Basalt America, LLC, formerly known as Rockstar Acquisitions, LLC.  All intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

(C) Cash


The Company considers all highly liquid temporary cash instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  The Company places its cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on deposit with financial institutions in the United States, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company ("FDIC") up to $250,000. The Company's credit risk in the event of failure of these financial institutions is represented by the difference between the FDIC limit and the total amounts on deposit. Management monitors the financial institutions credit worthiness in conjunction with balances on deposit to minimize risk.  The Company from time to time may have amounts on deposit in excess of the insured limits.





F-10



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


(D) Inventories


The Company’s inventories consist of raw materials, work in process and finished goods, both purchased and manufactured. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Raw materials inventory consists primarily of basalt fiber and other necessary elements to produce the basalt rebar. On a quarterly basis, the Company analyzes its inventory levels and records allowances for inventory that has become obsolete and inventory that has a cost basis in excess of the expected net realizable value. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a loss related to obsolete inventory in the amount of $33,062.  No impairment charge or loss due to obsolescence were recorded during the year ended December 31, 2019.


The Company’s inventory at December 31, 2020 and 2019 was comprised of:


 

 

December 31,
2020

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods

 

$

305,550

 

$

47,462

 

Work in process

 

 

35,286

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

 

105,739

 

 

112,010

 

Total inventory

 

$

446,575

 

$

159,472

 


(E) Fixed assets


Fixed assets are stated at cost, subject to adjustments for impairment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization are computed using a straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


Computer equipment

3 years

Machinery

7 years

Leasehold improvements

15 years or lease term

Office furniture and equipment

5 years

Land improvements

15 years

Website development

3 years


Maintenance and repairs are charged to expenses as incurred, and improvements to leased facilities and equipment are capitalized.


Fixed assets consist of the following:


 

 

December 31,
2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer equipment

 

$

15,780

 

 

$

7,268

 

Machinery

 

 

667,536

 

 

 

578,347

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

161,579

 

 

 

137,217

 

Office furniture and equipment

 

 

71,292

 

 

 

62,926

 

Land improvements

 

 

7,270

 

 

 

7,270

 

Website development

 

 

2,500

 

 

 

27,275

 

Construction in process

 

 

234,950

 

 

 

 

Total fixed assets

 

 

1,160,907

 

 

 

820,303

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(140,872

)

 

 

(48,307

)

Total fixed assets, net

 

$

1,020,035

 

 

$

771,996

 





F-11



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


(E) Fixed assets (Continued)


Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $117,340 compared to $17,143 for the year ended December 31, 2019.


The Company’s long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by that asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.


(F) Deposits and other current assets


The Company’s deposits and other current assets consist of the deposits made on equipment, security deposits, utility deposits and other receivables. The deposits are reclassified as part of the fixed asset cost when received and placed into service. The Company reclassified $31,173 of deposits from December 31, 2019 into machinery during the year ended December 31, 2020.


(G) Accrued expenses


The Company’s accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,
2020

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Accrued payroll and taxes

 

$

76,031

 

$

321,328

 

Accrued interest

 

 

88,147

 

 

98,091

 

Credit cards payable

 

 

4,752

 

 

49,715

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

28,420

 

 

20,045

 

Total accrued expenses

 

$

197,350

 

$

489,179

 


(H) Accrued legal liabilities


The Company’s accrued legal liabilities consist of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,
2020

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued consulting fees

 

$

315,000

 

$

315,000

 

Judgement payable

 

 

388,867

 

 

388,867

 

Accrued interest on judgement

 

 

105,260

 

 

86,739

 

Total accrued legal liability

 

$

809,127

 

$

790,606

 


(I) Loss Per Share

 

The basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. The diluted loss per share is calculated by dividing the Company’s net loss by the diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding is the basic weighted number of shares adjusted for any potentially dilutive debt or equity.

 





F-12



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


(I) Loss Per Share (Continued)


The following are potentially dilutive shares not included in the loss per share computation:


 

 

December 31,
2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options

 

 

4,542,500

 

 

 

5,042,500

 

Warrants

 

 

38,920,378

 

 

 

29,849,761

 

Convertible shares

 

 

112,233,406

 

 

 

984,014

 

     

 

 

155,696,284

 

 

 

35,876,275

 


(J) Stock-Based Compensation


The Company recognizes compensation costs to employees under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation. Under FASB ASC Topic 718, companies are required to measure the compensation costs of share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value and recognize the costs in the financial statements over the period during which employees are required to provide services. Share based compensation arrangements include stock options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights and employee share purchase plans. As such, compensation cost is measured on the date of grant at their fair value. Such compensation amounts, if any, are amortized over the respective vesting periods of the grant.  


The Company entered into a consulting agreement on July 9, 2020 for services in exchange for restricted common stock as compensation for the consulting services.  The term of the agreement is for six months with the option for renewal quarterly. Upon execution of the agreement, 600,000 shares were due within 5 days of execution.  The execution date fair value of the shares was $0.29 per share or $174,000.  The Company recognized $165,590 in stock-based compensation as of December 31, 2020 as a result with the remainder in prepaid expense.  If the Company agrees to renew each quarter, an additional 350,000 shares are to be issued per quarter.  On January 9, 2021, the Company agreed to renew another quarter and issued 350,000 restricted common shares.


The Company entered into a consulting agreement on October 13, 2020 for services in exchange for restricted common stock as compensation for the consulting services.  The term of the agreement is for six months with the option for renewal quarterly. Upon execution of the agreement, no shares were due to be issued.  If the Company agrees to renew each quarter, 250,000 shares are to be issued per quarter.  On January 9, 2021, the Company agreed to renew another quarter and issued 250,000 restricted common shares.


The Company used the Black Scholes valuation model to determine the fair value of the warrants and options issued, using the following key assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019:


 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Expected price volatility

 

 

 

 

 

118.66 - 152.63

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

2.32 - 2.41

%

Expected life in years

 

  

 

 

 

4 - 10

 

Dividend yield

 

 

 

 

 

 




F-13



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)


(K) Income Taxes


The Company has not recorded any income tax expense or benefit for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 due to its history of net operating losses.  The provision for income taxes was calculated as a result of the following (in thousands):


 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Federal tax at statutory rate

 

$

(743

)

 

$

(823

)

State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

 

 

 

 

 

(171

)

Change of valuation allowance

 

 

731

 

 

 

987

 

Non-deductible expenses and other

 

 

12

 

 

 

7

 

Provision for income tax

 

$

 

 

$

 


The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands): 


 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss carryforwards

 

$

4,413

 

 

$

3,610

 

Accruals and allowances

 

 

34

 

 

 

10

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

1,070

 

 

 

1,059

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

5,517

 

 

 

4,679

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(5,517

)

 

 

(4,679

)

Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, equipment and intangible assets

 

 

(180

)

 

 

(57

)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(180

)

 

 

(57

)

Valuation allowance

 

 

180

 

 

 

57

 

Total deferred tax liabilities net of valuation allowance

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Company has a valuation allowance of approximately $5.3 million related to federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $21.0 million. The amount of the valuation allowance represented an increase of approximately $0.7 million over the amount recorded as of December 31, 2019 and was due to the increase in net operating losses. If not utilized, federal net operating losses of $8.0 million may be carried forward indefinitely, and $13 million will expire at various times between 2031 and 2037.  State net operating losses follow the federal tax laws for NOLs.


Management has evaluated all other tax positions that could have a significant effect on the financial statements and determined the Company had no uncertain income tax positions at December 31, 2020.


The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and Florida. The Company is subject to U.S. federal and Florida state tax examinations for certain years after 2018.




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 3 – RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


There are several new accounting pronouncements issued or proposed by the FASB. Each of these pronouncements, as applicable, has been or will be adopted by the Company. Management does not believe any of these accounting pronouncements has had or will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or operating results.


In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and other Options (Subtopic 70-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s instruments by removing major separation models required under current U.S. GAAP.  ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exceptions and also simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculation in certain areas.  The standard is effective for public business entities, excluding entities eligible to be smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC, for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021.  For all other entities, the standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 12, 2023.  Early adoption is permitted but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and adoption must be as of the beginning of the Company’s annual fiscal year.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.


NOTE 4 – OPERATING LEASE


On January 18, 2019, the Company entered into an agreement to lease approximately 25,470 square feet of office and manufacturing space in Pompano Beach, Florida through March 2024. On March 25, 2019, the Company entered into an amendment to the agreement to increase the square footage of leased premises to 36,900 square feet, increasing the Company’s base rent obligation to be approximately $33,825 per month for one year and nine months, and increasing annually at a rate of three percent for the remainder of the lease term.


In accordance with ASC 842, on January 18, 2019, the Company entered into and recorded a lease right-of-use asset and a lease liability at a present value of $1,405,804. The right-of-use asset is composed of the sum of all lease payments plus any initial direct cost and is amortized over the life of the expected lease term. For the expected term of the lease, the Company used the initial term of the five-year lease. If the Company does elect to exercise its option to extend the lease for another five years, that election will be treated as a lease modification and the lease will be reviewed for remeasurement.


The future minimum lease payments to be made under the operating lease as of December 31, 2020 are:


2021

 

 

415,033

 

2022

 

 

 

427,484

 

2023

 

 

 

440,308

 

2024

 

 

 

110,884

 

    Total minimum lease payments

 

 

 

1,393,709

 

Discount

 

 

 

(300,032

)

    Operating lease liability

 

 

$

1,093,677

 


Operating lease liabilities are based on the net present value of the remaining lease payments over the remaining lease term. In determining the present value of lease payments, the Company used the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. As of December 31, 2020, the weighted-average remaining lease term is 3.25 years and the weighted-average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability was 15.0%. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company expensed $429,022 and $423,121, respectively, for rent.




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE – CONVERTIBLE


Notes payable – convertible totaled $10,000 and $453,991 at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


On October 22, 2015, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $300,000 to PDQ Auctions, LLC. The note bears interest at an annual rate of 7% and was originally payable on or before October 22, 2017 (subsequently extended until May 2021), unless the note was converted or prepaid prior to the maturity date. Subject to certain limitations, the note may be converted at any time, at the option of the holder, into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.35 per share, subject to adjustment. In the event the Company issues any new or additional promissory notes that pay an interest rate that exceeds 7% per annum (subsequently increased to 10% and then to 15%), then the holder shall be entitled to request an increase in the interest rate payable on the note to an amount equal to the rate being paid on the new or additional notes. The conversion of the note may be limited if, upon conversion, the holder thereof would beneficially own more than 4.9% of the Company’s common stock. The note may be prepaid at the option of the Company commencing 190 days after the issuance of the note.  On May 2, 2018, the Company secured a three-year extension of the convertible note in return for (1) a $5,000 per month payment applicable to current interest and principal beginning on April 22, 2018, and (2) the issuance of 274,575 new, restricted common shares. The shares were issued on June 13, 2018. On August 3, 2020, the Company negotiated with the noteholder to agree to convert the remaining principal balance of $258,524 and accrued interest of $102,176, at a conversion price of $0.175 per share, for 2,061,143 restricted common shares.  The conversion resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $121,607.


On October 10, 2019, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Labrys Fund, LP (the investor) pursuant to which the investor purchased a 15% Convertible Promissory Note from the Company. Unless there is a specific event of default or the note remains unpaid by April 16, 2020 (the maturity date), then the investor shall have the ability to convert the principal and interest under the note into shares of the Company's common stock. If the note is not repaid prior to the maturity date, the per share conversion price into which the principal amount and interest under the note may be converted is equal to the lesser of (i) 60% multiplied by the lowest trade price of the common stock during the 25 consecutive trading days ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the date of issuance of the note, and (ii) 60% multiplied by the lowest market price of the common stock during the 25 trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date.  Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to issue and sell to the investor the note, in the principal amount of $338,000.  The Company received net proceeds from the note of $300,000 after an original issue discount of $33,800 and a reduction for investor’s legal counsel fees of $4,200. Additionally, the Company issued 1,300,000 shares of common stock to the investor as a commitment fee (the returnable shares) which was valued at $0.10 per share and recorded as an offset to the principal amount.  The returnable shares must be returned to the Company in the event the note is fully paid and satisfied prior to the maturity date.  On April 13, 2020, the Company repaid its remaining obligation under the Securities Purchase Agreement and related 15% Convertible Promissory Note with Labrys Fund, LP. The Company paid $262,389 in full satisfaction of the note. This amount included $24,389 accrued interest. On April 16, 2020, the investor returned the originally issued 1,300,000 shares of common stock that was issued as a commitment fee. Additionally, the transfer agent released the reserve of 21,666,666 shares of common stock in the name of the Investor for issuance upon conversion.


On March 5, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an accredited investor in exchange for $50,000 bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum and payable in nine months. After June 5, 2020, the holder may convert the unpaid principal and interest balance of the note into shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at the conversion rate equal to 80% of the closing price on June 5, 2020 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue a five-year warrant to the holder to purchase an amount of warrants equal to the $50,000 divided by the conversion price of shares of common stock of the Company. The exercise price for such warrants shall be 3 times the conversion price. In addition, the warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above the warrant price times 190% for 20 consecutive trading days. The conversion price was determined to be $0.132.  A debt discount of $50,000 was recorded on the note payable at resolution of the contingent beneficial conversion feature.  The noteholder converted the promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $1,908 on July 21, 2020 in exchange for 393,246 restricted common shares and 126,263 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.




F-16



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE – CONVERTIBLE (CONTINUED)


On April 13, 2020, the Company entered into several convertible promissory notes. The Company issued convertible notes payable in exchange for $100,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. At the option of the holders, the principal and accrued interest may be converted to shares of common stock at a conversion rate of $0.092 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue an equal amount of five-year warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, at an exercise price of $0.312 per share. The warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above $0.69 per share for 20 consecutive trading days.  Upon issuance of the notes, the Company recorded debt discounts of $100,000 for the beneficial conversion features embedded in the notes.  One of the noteholders converted their promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $1,181 on June 26, 2020 in exchange for 556,313 restricted common shares and 556,313 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.312 per share.  The remaining noteholders converted their promissory notes of $25,000 and accrued interest of $1,618 each on July 21, 2020.  Each received in exchange for their notes 280,532 restricted common shares and 280,532 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.312 per share.


On April 13, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note to an accredited investor in exchange for $50,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. After June 5, 2020, the holder may convert the unpaid principal and interest balance of the note into shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at the conversion rate equal to 80% of the closing price on June 5, 2020 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue a five-year warrant to the holder to purchase the same number of shares of common stock of the Company as the holder receives in such conversion. The exercise price for such warrants shall be 3 times the conversion price. In addition, the warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above the warrant price plus 150% for 20 consecutive trading days. The conversion price was determined to be $0.132.  A debt discount of $50,000 was recorded on the note payable at resolution of the contingent beneficial conversion feature.  The noteholder converted the promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $1,615 on July 21, 2020 in exchange for 391,023 restricted common shares and 391,023 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.


On May 27, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note with an accredited investor in exchange for $60,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. At the option of holder, the principal may be converted to shares of common stock at a conversion rate of $0.11 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue an equal amount of five-year warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, at an exercise price of $0.33 per share. The warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above $0.825 per share for 20 consecutive trading days.  Upon issuance of the note, the Company recorded a debt discount of $60,000 for the beneficial conversion features embedded in the note.  The noteholder converted the promissory note on June 26, 2020 in exchange for 545,455 restricted common shares and 545,455 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.33 per share.  Accrued interest of $552 was forgiven and reported as a gain on extinguishment of debt.


On May 29, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note with an accredited investor in exchange for $50,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. At the option of holder, the principal may be converted to shares of common stock at a conversion rate of $0.108 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue an equal amount of five-year warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, at an exercise price of $0.324 per share. The warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above $0.81 per share for 20 consecutive trading days. Upon issuance of the note, the Company recorded a debt discount of $50,000 for the beneficial conversion features embedded in the note.  The noteholder converted the promissory note of $50,000 on June 26, 2020 in exchange for 462,963 restricted common shares and 462,963 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.324 per share.  Accrued interest of $427 was forgiven and reported as a gain on extinguishment of debt.




F-17



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE – CONVERTIBLE (CONTINUED)


On June 1, 2020, the Company issued two convertible promissory notes with accredited investors in exchange for $100,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. At the option of holder, the principal may be converted to shares of common stock at a conversion rate of $0.096 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue an equal amount of five-year warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, at an exercise price of $0.288 per share. The warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above $0.72 per share for 20 consecutive trading days. Upon maturity, the Company shall have the option to convert the unpaid principal balance of the note under the same terms as above.  Upon issuance of the notes, the Company recorded debt discounts of $100,000 for the beneficial conversion features embedded in the notes.  The noteholders converted the promissory notes of $100,000 on December 1, 2020 in exchange for 520,834 restricted common shares and 520,834 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.288 per share each.  Accrued interest of $5,986 was forgiven pursuant to the conversion terms of the notes.


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note to an accredited investor in exchange for $10,000 bearing an interest rate of 18% per annum and payable in six months. The Company shall pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 18% per annum, accrued monthly for the first four months of this note and payable thereafter until the maturity date of February 3, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal balance of the note into restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third-party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000 (the “conversion price”); provided, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share.  On February 16, 2021, the $10,000 note was paid along with accrued interest in the amount of $1,007.


Interest expense for the Company’s convertible notes payable was $64,093 and $51,015 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  Accrued interest for the Company’s convertible notes payable at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $760 and $86,520, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.


NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE – CONVERTIBLE – RELATED PARTY


Notes payable – convertible – related party totaled $1,025,000 and $0 at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


On April 13, 2020, the demand notes payable entered on January 16, 2020 for $50,000 each from related parties; Michael V. Barbera, our Board Chairman and an entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a Board Member were exchanged for convertible notes. The notes were accounted for as an extinguishment and the convertible debt valued at fair value in accordance with ASC 470. Per the addendums, the interest rate of 10% was increased to 12% per annum. The modification also allowed for a conversion option for the holder after June 5, 2020. After June 5, 2020, the holder may convert the unpaid principal and interest balance of the note into shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at the conversion rate equal to 80% of the closing price on June 5, 2020 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue a five-year warrant to the holder to purchase the same number of shares of common stock of the Company as the holder receives in such conversion. The exercise price for such warrants shall be 3 times the conversion price. In addition, the warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above the warrant price plus 150% for 20 consecutive trading days. The conversion price was determined to be $0.132. Debt discounts of $100,000 were recorded on the notes payable at resolution of the contingent beneficial conversion feature. One noteholder converted the promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $2,440 on June 26, 2020 in exchange for 397,269 restricted common shares and 397,269 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share. The other noteholder converted the promissory note of $50,000 and accrued interest of $2,826 on July 21, 2020 in exchange for 400,195 restricted common shares and 400,195 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.




F-18



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE – CONVERTIBLE – RELATED PARTY (CONTINUED)


On April 13, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note with Michael V. Barbera, our Board Chairman, in exchange for $25,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. After June 5, 2020, the holder may convert the unpaid principal and interest balance of the note into shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at the conversion rate equal to 80% of the closing price on June 5, 2020 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue a five-year warrant to the holder to purchase the same number of shares of common stock of the Company as the holder receives in such conversion. The exercise price for such warrants shall be 3 times the conversion price. In addition, the warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above the warrant price plus 150% for 20 consecutive trading days. The conversion price was determined to be $0.132. A debt discount of $25,000 was recorded on the note payable at resolution of the contingent beneficial conversion feature. The noteholder converted the promissory note of $25,000 and accrued interest of $809 on July 21, 2020 in exchange for 195,522 restricted common shares and 195,522 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.


On April 13, 2020, the Company issued a convertible promissory note with an entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a member of our Board of Directors, in exchange for $150,000 bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum and payable in six months. After June 5, 2020, the holder may convert the unpaid principal and interest balance of the note into shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at the conversion rate equal to 80% of the closing price on June 5, 2020 per share. At the time of conversion, the Company shall immediately also issue a five-year warrant to the holder to purchase the same number of shares of common stock of the Company as the holder receives in such conversion. The exercise price for such warrants shall be 3 times the conversion price. In addition, the warrants shall have an option whereby the Company can require the exercise of the warrants if the trading price is at or above the warrant price plus 150% for 20 consecutive trading days. The conversion price was determined to be $0.132. A debt discount of $150,000 was recorded on the note payable at resolution of the contingent beneficial conversion feature. The noteholder converted the promissory note of $150,000 and accrued interest of $3,542 on June 26, 2020 in exchange for 1,163,201 restricted common shares and 1,163,201 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued an unsecured convertible promissory note to Michael V. Barbera, the Chairman of the Board, in exchange for $25,000 bearing an interest rate of 18% per annum and payable in six months. The Company shall pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 18% per annum, accrued monthly for the first four months of this note and payable thereafter until the maturity date of February 3, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal balance of the note into restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third-party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000 (the “conversion price”); provided, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share.  On February 16, 2021, the $25,000 note was paid along with accrued interest in the amount of $2,518.


On August 3, 2020, the Company issued a secured convertible promissory note to certain accredited investors in exchange for $1,000,000 bearing an interest rate of 20% per annum and payable in six months. The Company shall pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 20% per annum, accrued monthly for the first four months of this note and payable thereafter until the maturity date of February 3, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal balance of the note into restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third-party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000 (the “conversion price”); provided, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share.  This note contains a negative covenant that requires the Company to obtain consent prior to incurring any additional equity or debt investments and is secured by all of the assets of the Company. The Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco Irrevocable Insurance Trust DTD 4/28/95, Louis Demaio as Trustee (the “Trust”) is the holder of $750,000 of the principal amount of this note. The Trust is maintained by Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco, who are the parents of Ronald J. LoRicco Sr., one of the members of our Board. The disinterested members of the Board approved the terms of the note. Ronald J. LoRicco Sr. does not have voting or investment control of or power over the Trust but is an anticipated, partial beneficiary of the Trust.  The secured convertible promissory note was amended and restated on February 12, 2021.  The terms are included in Note 13 – Subsequent Events.





F-19



BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE – CONVERTIBLE – RELATED PARTY (CONTINUED)


Interest expense for the Company’s convertible notes payable – related parties was $93,736 and $4,704 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.  Accrued interest for the Company’s convertible notes payable – related parties at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $86,574 and $0, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.


NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE


Notes payable totaled $128,021 and $219,617 at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued unsecured, 4% demand promissory notes to VCVC, LLC (“VCVC”) totaling $260,425. VCVC is the personal holding company of Vincent L. Celentano, who was our chairman and chief executive officer at the time of the notes.  On July 8, 2020, the Company negotiated with the noteholder to agree to settle the remaining principal balance of $191,965 and accrued interest of $15,729 for $150,000 of restricted common shares.  The remaining balance of $57,694 was forgiven resulting in a gain from the extinguishment of debt.  The conversion price of $0.132 per share was agreed upon for 1,136,364 restricted common shares and an equal amount of five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.396 per share.


On September 3, 2019, the Company entered a financing arrangement with their landlord to borrow against their rent payments.  The financing has an interest rate of 7% and lasted through May of 2020.  The balance as of December 31, 2020 was $0.


On March 30, 2020 and May 17, 2019, the Company entered financing arrangements to finance the insurance premiums for its liability coverage. The financings have an interest rate of 9.40% and last through March of 2021.  The balance as of December 31, 2020 was $4,703.


Due to the ongoing uncertainty about the severity and duration associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company considered furloughing or eliminating employees and taking other measures to reduce operating costs until there is more certainty about the short-term and long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s economy and the Company’s business. On May 1, 2020, the Company entered a promissory note agreement with its bank in exchange for $123,318 bearing an interest rate of 1.0% per annum. The loan was made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act after receiving confirmation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act requires that the funds be used to maintain the current number of employees as well as cover payroll-related costs, monthly mortgage or rent payments and utilities and not more than 40% can be expended on non-payroll-related costs.  After providing documented evidence of the number of employees and the use of funds, the SBA has forgiven the promissory note of $123,318 as of January 4, 2021.


Interest expense for the Company’s notes payable was $5,041 and $7,675 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Accrued interest for the Company’s notes payable at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $0 and $11,244, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.


NOTE 8 – NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY


Notes payable – related party totaled $0 at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.


On January 16, 2020, the Company entered into a demand note agreement with our Board Chairman, Michael V. Barbera, in the amount of $50,000. The note has a term of 6 months bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum.  On April 13, 2020, an addendum was executed changing the terms of the note to a convertible note payable bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum.  Per the addendum, the principal and accrued interest is convertible at the option of the holder after June 5, 2020 at a 20% discount of that days’ closing price. See Note 6 for information regarding this convertible note payable – related party.




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 8 – NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY (CONTINUED)


On January 16, 2020, the Company entered into a demand note agreement with an entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a member of our Board of Directors, in the amount of $50,000. The note has a term of 6 months bearing an interest rate of 10% per annum.  On April 13, 2020, an addendum was executed changing the terms of the note to a convertible note payable bearing an interest rate of 12% per annum.  Per the addendum, the principal and accrued interest is convertible at the option of the holder after June 5, 2020 at a 20% discount of that days’ closing price.  See Note 6 for information regarding this convertible note payable – related party.


Interest expense for the Company’s notes payable – related party was $2,455 and $2,926 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Accrued interest for the Company’s notes payable – related party at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $0 and $0, respectively, and is included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.

 

NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Legal Matters


In the ordinary course of operations, the Company may become a party to legal proceedings. Based upon information currently available, management believes that such legal proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations except as provided below.


CalSTRS Judgement


On March 31, 2014, the Company received a “Notice of Default” letter from legal counsel representing the California State Teachers Retirement System (“CalSTRS”) (the landlord for the Company’s office space) alerting that the Company was in default of its lease for failure to pay monthly rent for the office space located at 2400 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 612, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. The letter demanded immediate payment of $41,937 for rent past due as of April 1, 2014. The Company had indicated in writing its intention to cooperate with the landlord while trying to resolve the matter. On February 11, 2015, the landlord, through its attorneys, filed a motion for summary judgment. The motion asked for $376,424 in unpaid rent, recovery of abated rents and tenant improvements and $12,442 in attorney’s costs incurred by the landlord. On April 22, 2015, the motion for unpaid rent, recovery of abated rents and tenant improvements and attorney’s costs was granted by the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County and the Company has reserved the entire judgement of $388,866. The total amount is accruing interest at the statutory rate of 4.75%.  The accrued interest on the judgement at December 31, 2020 is $105,260.


HLM Paymeon Storefront Damage Settlement


On December 15, 2016, a third-party driver drove his car through the Company’s retail storefront located at 2599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305. The accident caused severe damage to the building causing the city of Fort Lauderdale to declare the building an unsafe structure. The Company was forced to vacate the premises, therefore, terminating the lease. The damaged storefront and terminated lease effectively terminated the business. On August 3, 2017, the Company filed a complaint with the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida for loss of income, beneficial lease and debt to the sub-landlord. On February 26, 2020, the Company was able to settle for $125,000 in exchange for a Complete Release for All Claims against all parties named in the case. The case was taken on a contingency basis by its attorney, therefore, reducing the settlement proceeds by 40% and related expenses. The Company received $70,817 in net proceeds on March 18, 2020 represented by the gain on settlement of lawsuit.




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)


RAW Materials Litigation


On or about August 28, 2018, Raw Energy Materials Corp. filed an action for declaratory relief and breach of contract in Broward County, Florida, in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, titled Raw Energy Materials Corp. v. Rockstar Acquisitions, LLC, Paymeon, Inc. (now Basanite, Inc.), and Basalt America, LLC, CASE NO.: CACE 18-020596.


An Amended Complaint was filed on or about December 19, 2018 adding Basanite Industries, LLC as a defendant, as well as an alleged claim under Florida Statute Section 501.201 and for injunction.  The Company continues to contest plaintiff's claims vigorously.


The Company filed and has pending an amended counterclaim for Breach of Contract, Fraud and Civil Conspiracy against Raw Energy affiliates, including Don Smith, his longtime girlfriend Elina Jenkins, Global Energy Sciences, LLC, Yellow Turtle Design, LLC, as well as former business affiliates/associates to Don Smith, Richard Laurin and Robert Ludwig.  The defendants responded with a Motion to Dismiss, which was later denied.


The nature of the dispute is based on representations (or misrepresentations) the Company alleges were made to it, as well as breaches of the terms of a licensing agreement, related consulting and other agreements, and failures and refusals of Plaintiff and Don Smith related entities to deliver equipment/machinery and goods paid for by the Company or its affiliates.


As it became apparent that the subject license agreement was effectively worthless and moot to the Company, and the purported and promised trade secrets and intellectual property were essentially non-existent, the Company and Plaintiff agree to an order terminating that license agreement, which resulted in the Agreed Order dated January 28, 2019.


The parties continue to litigate damages arising from the dispute.


A mediation was scheduled on March 4, 2021 which resulted in an impasse.  Negotiations towards a settlement are ongoing.


Lustig Litigation


In reviewing court records recently in late 2020, counsel for the Company found names of its affiliates in a case filed in 2018 by Stephen Lustig against one of the Company's shareholders. The Company and its affiliates were not served or made a party to that case; and were listed as an attempt by Mr. Lustig to execute, attach or foreclosure on the defendant shareholder's stock in the Company. The Company did not breach any agreement and was not engaged in any wrongdoing. The Company was informed that the subject shareholder had made contact with Mr. Lustig and obtained a resolution between them; a voluntary dismissal was filed on January 4, 2021.


To our knowledge, we are not currently subject to any other legal proceedings.


Supplier Agreement


MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc.


On July 23, 2020, the Company entered into an Exclusive Supplier Agreement with MEP Consulting Engineers, Inc. (“MEP”) of Miami, FL. MEP engaged the Company as its sole and exclusive supplier for production of MEP’s proprietary “Hurricane Bar,” a BFRP reinforcing bar product owned by MEP. The agreement also provides MEP with exclusive distribution rights to the Company’s BasaFlexTM BFRP reinforcing bar and other Basanite products in Miami-Dade County.

 

The agreement allows for MEP or its designated customers to place orders from time to time for up to the total value of $50,000,000 over the 5-year period. As compensation, MEP was provided the ability to exercise options to purchase a total of 5,000,000 restricted common shares of the Company, over the 5 years from the supplier agreement effective date, tied to sales performance. This option shall automatically expire after the end of the option period. An extension period is available through specific clauses in the agreement. To date, the compensation portion of the agreement has not been fully executed.

 



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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)


CR Business Consultants, Inc.

 

On October 22, 2020, the Company entered into an Exclusive Supplier Agreement with CR Business Consultants, Inc. (“CRBC”). CRBC agreed to utilize the Company as its exclusive supplier for all Basanite products, and the Company has granted CRBC exclusive distribution rights of the Company’s products in the Republic of Costa Rica and the and Republic of Panama. CRBC also has non-exclusive distribution rights in the Republic of El Salvador; Belize; the Republic of Guatemala; the Republic of Honduras; and the Republic of Nicaragua; Argentina, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Federative Republic of Brazil, Republic of Chile, Republic of Colombia, Republic of Ecuador, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Republic of Paraguay, Republic of Peru, Republic of Suriname, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and a part of France, French Guiana; and the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the Falkland; and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Furthermore, CRBC can introduce additional customers to Basanite from other territories with no geographic restrictions, and where sales to such customers will be included under Terms of the Agreement.


The agreement allows for CRBC or its designated customers to place orders from time to time for up to a total value of $50,000,000 over the 5-year period. As compensation, CRBC was provided the ability to exercise options to purchase a total of 5,000,000 restricted common shares of the Company, over the 5 years from the supplier agreement effective date, tied to sales performance. This option shall automatically expire after the end of the option period. An extension period is available through specific clauses in the agreement.


NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT


In April 2020, the Company issued 4,166,667 restricted common shares, par value $.001 per share, in exchange for the $416,667 received in the prior period from investors.  The investors also received 4,000,000 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.30 per share and 16,667 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.40 per share.


Additionally, 1,300,000 restricted common shares were returned to the Company upon fully satisfying the debt with Labrys Fund.  See Note 5 for information regarding this note payable.


In June 2020, the Company received $200,000 from investors in exchange for 912,409 restricted common shares, par value $.001 per share, for $0.1096 per share and 961,538 restricted common shares, par value $.001 per share, for $0.104 per share.  Both investors received equal amounts of five-year warrants with an exercise price to be determined as the greater of: (a) three times the purchase price for the common shares pursuant to the subscription agreement; or (b) the price equal to 80% of the lowest open market closing price of the common shares during the twenty trading days preceding the 120th calendar day after the purchase date.


On August 5, 2020, an accredited investor received 163,043 restricted common shares and 163,043 five-year warrants with an exercise price of $0.54 per share in exchange for $30,000.


On September 25, 2020, an accredited investor exercised his warrants at an exercise price of $0.075.  The investor received 500,000 restricted common shares in exchange for $37,500.


On September 28, 2020, the Company received $90,000 from an accredited investor to purchase 300,000 restricted common stock.  On October 5, 2020, an accredited investor received 300,000 restricted common shares in exchange for $90,000.


On October 14, 2020, an accredited investor received 166,667 restricted common shares in exchange for $50,000.


On October 16, 2020, 600,000 shares were issued per the consulting agreement entered on July 9, 2020 for fundraising services. The value of the shares is $174,000 and will be expensed over the six-month term of the agreement.


On October 27, 2020, an accredited investor received 133,333 restricted common shares in exchange for $40,000.





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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 10 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (CONTINUED)


On November 10, 2020, the Board of Directors approved offering the current holders of our warrants a discounted exercise price to their current exercise price if they exercised the warrant within a certain time period. The offer to the current holders of our warrant commenced on November 10, 2020 and extended through December 4, 2020 providing warrants holders with declining discounts on their exercise price per share in an effort to raise the capital required.  In December, the Company issued 6,590,340 restricted common shares in exchange for $612,576 from discounted exercise of warrants and 1,601,632 restricted common shares in exchange for $320,325 from discounted private placements.  In connection with the issuance of common stock, $663,501 was recognized as a deemed dividend, which represents the intrinsic value of the discounted exercise price of the warrants exercised as the holders of the warrants are also common shareholders.


During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company issued 8,385,289 restricted common shares for proceeds received in the amount of $1,142,992 from the sale of stock from accredited investors and related parties; 7,110,340 restricted common shares for proceeds in the amount of $654,076 from the exercise of warrants; 9,305,426 restricted common shares from the conversion of debt and accrued interest in the amount of $1,104,476; and 600,000 restricted common shares for payment of services.  The Company also received 1,300,000 shares in return originally issued as a loan commitment fee after full repayment of a convertible note.


NOTE 11 – OPTIONS AND WARRANTS


Stock Options:


The following table provides the activity in options for the respective periods:

 

 

 

Total Options Outstanding

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

 

2,587,500

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

 

Issued

 

 

2,500,000

 

 

 

0.25

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(45,000

)

 

 

(0.25

)

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

5,042,500

 

 

$

0.40

 

 

$

 

Cancelled

 

 

(500,000

)

 

 

(0.25

)

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

4,542,500

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

118,148

 


Options exercisable and outstanding at December 31, 2020 are as follows:


 

 

 

 

Weighted Average

 

 

 

 

Range of

 

 

 

Remaining

 

Weighted Average

 

Aggregate

Exercise Prices

 

Number Outstanding

 

Contractual Life (Years)

 

Exercise Price

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.01 - $0.50

 

2,002,500

 

2.66

 

$0.25

 

$   118,148

$0.51 - $1.00

 

2,540,000

 

4.80

 

$0.54

 

  —

 

 

4,542,500

 

 

 

 

 

$   118,148

 




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 11 – OPTIONS AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)


Stock Warrants:


The following table provides the activity in warrants for the respective periods:

 

 

 

Total Warrants

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2019

 

 

18,025,000

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

 

Granted

 

 

31,535,475

 

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(19,710,714

)

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

 

29,849,761

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

$

1,956,750

 

Granted

 

 

17,180,957

 

 

 

0.31

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(7,110,340

)

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(1,000,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 

 

38,920,378

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

$

2,973,660

 

 

Warrants exercisable and outstanding at December 31, 2020 are as follows:


 

 

 

 

Weighted Average

 

 

 

 

Range of

 

 

 

Remaining

 

Weighted Average

 

Aggregate

Exercise Prices

 

Number Outstanding

 

Contractual Life (Years)

 

Exercise Price

 

Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.01 - $0.50

 

36,429,835

 

3.46

 

$0.24

 

$2,973,660

$0.51 - $1.00

 

2,490,543

 

2.10

 

$0.60

 

              —

 

 

38,920,378

 

 

 

 

 

$2,973,660



During the year ended December 31, 2020, warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.075 per share were exercised for $37,500 and warrants to purchase 6,610,340 shares of common stock with various exercises price were exercised at a 50% discount for $616,576.  The total received for the exercise of warrants was $654,076, resulting in the issue of a total of 7,110,340 shares of common stock.


The Company entered into a consulting agreement on December 15, 2020 for services in exchange for payment in cash and cashless warrants for the purchase of restricted common stock as compensation for the consulting services.  The term of the agreement is for three months with the option for renewal quarterly. Upon execution of the agreement, $7,500 and 250,000 cashless, five-year warrants for the purchase of restricted common stock with an exercise price of $0.30 per share were due within 5 days of execution.  Monthly payments of $7,500 are due for the term of the agreement.  If the Company agrees to renew another quarter, payment in cash and cashless warrants for the purchase of restricted common stock as compensation is required for each quarter.


During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, total stock-based compensation expense amounted to $165,590 and $1,701,316 respectively. As of December 31, 2020, $8,410 of stock was issued but not earned as compensation and is included in prepaid expenses on the consolidated balance sheet.




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 12 – RELATED PARTIES


In addition to those transactions discussed in Notes 6 and 8, the Company had the following related party transactions.


During the week of November 20, 2020, during the discounted warrant event whereby accredited investors could exercise their outstanding warrants at 50% of their stated exercise price, several related parties exercised their warrants at a discount.  Paul Sallarulo, a member of our Board of Directors, exercised 2,000,000 warrants originally issued with an exercise price of $0.075 for $75,000 or $0.0375 a share.  Michael V. Barbera, our Chairman of the Board, exercised 1,000,000 warrants originally issued with an exercise price of $0.075 for $37,500 or $0.0375 per share.  An entity managed by Ronald J. LoRicco, Sr., a member of our Board of Directors, exercised 1,163,201 warrants originally issued with an exercise price of $0.396 for $230,314 or $0.198 per share.  The entity also purchased 11,632 discounted restricted common shares at $0.20 per share for $2,326.


NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


On January 4, 2021, the Small Business Administration forgave the promissory note of $123,381 and accrued interest of $825 issued under the Paycheck Protection Program.


On January 11, 2021, 600,000 shares were issued per the two consulting agreements entered on July 9, 2020 and October 16, 2020 for fundraising services. The value of the shares is $174,000 and will be expensed over the renewable three-month term of the agreement.


On January 26, 2021, an accredited investor exercised 1,000,000 warrants for restricted common shares at a strike price of $0.1235 per share in exchange for $123,500.


On January 26, 2021, the Company issued the 200,000 restricted common shares to the accredited investor in exchange for the subscription liability of $40,000 at December 31, 2020.


On February 11, 2021, the Company issued 250,000 unrestricted common shares to an accredited investor in exchange for $50,000.


On February 12, 2021, the Company issued an amended and restated secured convertible promissory note to certain accredited investors in exchange for $1,610,005 bearing an interest rate of 20% per annum and payable in three months.  The original principal of $1,000,000 and accrued interest of $110,005 calculated as of the date of amendment and restatement along with an additional advance of $500,000 determined the principal amount of the new note. In consideration of the additional advance and the extension of the maturity date of the original note, the Company issued to the noteholders 15,000,000 five-year common stock warrants with an exercise price of $0.20.  The Company shall pay interest on the unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the note at a rate of 20% per annum at the maturity date of May 12, 2021, unless the note is converted or prepaid prior to maturity.  The holder may convert the unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest balance of the note into shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at the conversion rate equal to the per share cash price paid for the shares by any third-party investor(s) with total proceeds to the Company of not less than $500,000, however, in no event shall the conversion price ever be less than $0.01 per share. If prior to the maturity date, the Company consummates financing with proceeds of not less than $3,000,000, the noteholders, at their sole discretion, may elect to extend the maturity date by an additional six months such that the maturity date shall then be November 12, 2021.  The amended and restated note contains a negative covenant that requires the Company to obtain consent prior to incurring any additional equity or debt investments and is secured by all of the assets of the Company. The Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco Irrevocable Insurance Trust DTD 4/28/95, Louis Demaio as Trustee (the “Trust”) is the holder of $1,207,504 of the principal amount of this note. The Trust is maintained by Richard A. LoRicco Sr. and Lucille M. LoRicco, who are the parents of Ronald J. LoRicco Sr., one of the members of our Board. The disinterested members of the Board approved the terms of the note. Ronald J. LoRicco Sr. does not have voting or investment control of or power over the Trust but is an anticipated, partial beneficiary of the Trust.  On February 12, 2021, 11,250,000 of the 15,000,000 warrants were issued to the noteholders.




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BASANITE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019

 


NOTE 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)


On February 25, 2021, the Company entered a promissory note agreement with its bank in exchange for $165,747 bearing an interest rate of 1.0% per annum. The loan was made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Second Draw PPP Legislation after receiving confirmation from the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act requires that the funds be used to maintain the current number of employees as well as cover payroll-related costs, monthly mortgage or rent payments and utilities and not more than 40% can be expended on non-payroll-related costs.  The applicable maturity date will be the maturity date as established by the SBA. If the SBA does not establish a maturity date or range of allowable maturity dates, the term will be five years.


On March 29, 2021, an accredited investor purchased 127,128 restricted common shares from the Company in exchange for $23,900.  The shares have not been issued as of the date of the report.


In March of 2021, the Company received the first prototype of its customized next generation pultrusion manufacturing system. This “BasaMaxTM” prototype machine was custom designed to meet specific Basanite requirements and will be patented by Basanite:

 

·

BasaMaxTM is the first pultrusion manufacturing system designed on a clean sheet specifically to manufacture Basalt fiber rebar (not adapted or compromised from machines originally designed for fiberglass or other types of raw materials)

·

BasaMaxTM is designed in two versions, which offer double the capacity of any competing system within the same footprint: a dual line system (2-lines per machine) for bar sizes 6 and up, and a quad line system (4-lines per machine) for bar sizes 2 though 5

·

BasaMaxTM is designed to operate at a speed up to 15% faster than competing equipment

·

BasaMaxTM is built using heavy-duty, industrial quality, Underwriters Laboratory approved components, that can run continuously

·

BasaMaxTM is designed to be highly efficient, with a much lower power draw than competing systems, further reducing our carbon footprint

·

BasaMaxTM system ovens are designed with new technology and can hold temperatures within +/- 5 degrees Celsius, essential for producing repeatable, high quality, composite products

·

BasaMaxTM adds elements not previously available to enhance the finished product, improve product quality, and to reduce waste

·

BasaMaxTM is modular, with interchangeable modular cabinets designed for increased operational efficiency (modular replacement in well under an hour)

·

BasaMaxTM is automated and can be controlled wirelessly via a tablet

·

BasaMaxTM contains aerospace-level data recording capabilities, exceeding all industrial quality assurance requirements for the concrete and/or construction industries

·

BasaMaxTM monitors its own performance and automatically shuts down if any key operating parameter is exceeded, completely preventing waste


Integration and installation of this new equipment also requires changes and upgrades to our facility, which in turn require significant capital.  However, a number of factors continue to hinder the Company’s ability to attract new capital investment.  Because the Company is currently experiencing a scarcity of working capital on top of the funding needed for the facility upgrades, the Company has temporarily scaled back operations and issued temporary furloughs to certain employees to conserve its cash. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in raising future capital.




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