Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

NOTES PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

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NOTES PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
NOTES PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE [Line Items]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 15 NOTES PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

   

May 31, 2024

   

May 31, 2023

 

Debenture 1

Debenture in the principal amount of $250,000 (the “Debenture 1”) dated December 1, 2021, which bears interest, payable quarterly commencing six months after issuance, at a rate of 15% per annum. Principal on Debenture 1 is due in two equal installments 18 months after issuance and at maturity on July 10, 2024. With the Debenture, the purchaser received warrants to purchase 75,758 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share of common stock. The Company shall make additional quarterly payments under Debenture 1 beginning 90 days after the end of its first fiscal quarter after January 10, 2025, and for the next five years, on an annual basis, equal to the greater of (a) 15% of the original principal amount, or (b) the purchaser’s pro rata portion of 5% of the distributions the Company receives as a result of the Quinn River Joint Venture during the prior fiscal year. The Company recorded a discount in the amount of $17,223 on Debenture 1.

 

On May 31, 2023, the Debenture 1 was amended as follows: (1) the maturity date was extended to October 31, 2024; (2) the first payment of principal and interest on June 30, 2023, followed by quarterly payment of principal and interest on September 30, 2023, beginning October 31, 2023, the Company is required to pay the note holder principal and interest monthly through the maturity date.

 

On December 31, 2023, the Debenture 1 was amended as follows: The original issue discount in the amount of $187,000 was reduced to $37,500. A gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $127,964 was recognized in connection with this transaction, and a discount in the amount of $28,464 was recorded.

 

During years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company amortized discounts in the aggregate amount of $48,906 and $79,248, respectively. During the year ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amount of $29,791 and $37,500, respectively, on the Debenture 1.

 

During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, principal payments in the amount of $250,000 and $0, respectively, were made on the Debenture 1; the Debenture 1 was paid in full during the year ended May 31, 2024. A gain in the amount of $37,500 was recorded on this transaction, representing the amount of the unamortized original issue discount.

  $ -     $ 250,000  
                 

Debenture 2

Debenture in the principal amount of $250,000 (the “Debenture 2”) dated December 21, 2021, which bears interest, payable quarterly commencing six months after issuance, at a rate of 15% per annum. Principal on Debenture 2 is due in two equal installments 18 months after issuance and at maturity on July 10, 2024. With the Debenture, the purchaser received warrants to purchase 75,758 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share of common stock. The Company shall make additional quarterly payments under Debenture 2 beginning 90 days after the end of its first fiscal quarter after January 10, 2025, and for the next five years, on an annual basis, equal to the greater of (a) 15% of the original principal amount, or (b) the purchaser’s pro rata portion of 5% of the distributions the Company receives as a result of the Quinn River Joint Venture during the prior fiscal year. The Company recorded a discount in the amount of $10,428 on Debenture 2.

 

On May 31, 2023, the Debenture 2 was amended as follows: (1) the first payment of principal and interest on June 30, 2023, followed by quarterly payment of principal and interest on September 30, 2023, beginning October 31, 2023, the Company is required to pay the note holder principal and Interest monthly through the maturity date.

 

On December 31, 2023, the Debenture 2 was amended as follows: The original issue discount in the amount of $187,000 was reduced to $37,500. A gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $111,807 was recognized in connection with this transaction, and a discount in the amount of $6,501 was recorded.

 

During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company amortized discounts on the Debenture 3 in the aggregate amount of $50,996 and $76,617, respectively. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made principal payments in the aggregate amount of $53,750 and $0, respectively, on the Debenture 2, and accrued interest in the amount of $13,256 and $37,500, respectively, on the Debenture 2.

    17,917       250,000  

 

   

May 31, 2024

   

May 31, 2023

 

Debenture 3

Debenture in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “Debenture 3”) dated December 21, 2021, which bears interest, payable quarterly commencing nine months after issuance, at a rate of 15% per annum. Principal on Debenture 3 is due in two equal installments 18 months after issuance and at maturity on July 10, 2024. With the Debenture, the purchaser received warrants to purchase 151,516 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share of common stock. The Company shall make additional quarterly payments under Debenture 3 beginning 90 days after the end of its first fiscal quarter after January 10, 2025, and for the next five years, on an annual basis, equal to the greater of (a) 15% of the original principal amount, or (b) the purchaser’s pro rata portion of 5% of the distributions the Company receives as a result of the Quinn River Joint Venture during the prior fiscal year. The Company recorded a discount in the amount of $19,335 on Debenture 3. The Company also recorded an original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 on Debenture 3.

 

During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, discounts in the aggregate amount of $80,443 and $152,646, respectively, were charged to operations. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amounts of $47,084 and $75,000, respectively, on Debenture 3. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $500,000 and %0 on Debenture 3.

 

On May 31, 2023, the Debenture 3 was amended as follows: (1) the maturity date was extended to October 31, 2024; (2) the first payment of principal and interest on June 30, 2023, followed by quarterly payment of principal and interest on September 30, 2023, beginning October 31, 2023, the Company is required to pay the note holder principal and interest monthly through the maturity date.

 

On December 31, 2023, the Debenture 3 was amended as follows: The original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 was reduced to $75,000. A gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $248,190 was recognized in connection with this transaction, and a discount in the amount of $52,946 was recorded.

 

On February 22, 2024, the Company settled the amounts due under Debentures 3, 4, and 5 for a cash payment in the aggregate amount of $1,250,000 and the return of 13,174,402 shares of the Company’s common stock and the cancellation of 454,548 common stock warrants. A gain in the aggregate amount of $596,949 was recognized on this transaction. See note 19.

    -       500,000  
                 

Debenture 4

Debenture in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “Debenture 4”) dated January 4, 2022, which bears interest, payable quarterly commencing nine months after issuance, at a rate of 15% per annum. Principal on Debenture 4 is due in two equal installments 18 months after issuance and at maturity on July 10, 2024. With the Debenture, the purchaser received warrants to purchase 151,516 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share of common stock. The Company shall make additional quarterly payments under Debenture 4 beginning 90 days after the end of its first fiscal quarter after January 10, 2025, and for the next five years, on an annual basis, equal to the greater of (a) 15% of the original principal amount, or (b) the purchaser’s pro rata portion of 5% of the distributions the Company receives as a result of the Quinn River Joint Venture during the prior fiscal year. The Company recorded a discount in the amount of $17,154 on Debenture 4. . The Company also recorded an original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 on Debenture 4.

 

During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, discounts in the aggregate amount of $82,410 and $156,862, respectively, were charged to operations. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amounts of $47,084 and $75,000, respectively, on Debenture 4. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made interest payments in the amounts of $30,417 and $49,167, respectively. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $500,000 and $0, respectively, on Debenture 4.

 

On May 31, 2023, the Debenture 4 was amended as follows: (1) the maturity date was extended to October 31, 2024; (2) the first payment of principal and interest on June 30, 2023, followed by quarterly payment of principal and interest on September 30, 2023, beginning October 31, 2023, the Company is required to pay the note holder principal and interest monthly through the maturity date.

 

On December 31, 2023, the Debenture 4 was amended as follows: The original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 was reduced to $75,000. A gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $244,859 was recognized in connection with this transaction, and a discount in the amount of $52,509 was recorded.

 

On February 22, 2024, the Company settled the amounts due under Debentures 3, 4, and 5 for a cash payment in the aggregate amount of $1,250,000 and the return of 13,174,402 shares of the Company’s common stock and the cancellation of 454,548 common stock warrants. A gain on settlement of debt in the aggregate amount of $596,949 was recognized on this transaction. See note 19.

    -       500,000  

 

   

May 31, 2024

   

May 31, 2023

 

Debenture 5

Debenture in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “Debenture 5”) dated January 4, 2022, which bears interest, payable quarterly commencing nine months after issuance, at a rate of 15% per annum. Principal on Debenture 5 is due in two equal installments 18 months after issuance and at maturity on July 10, 2024. With the Debenture, the purchaser received warrants to purchase 151,516 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share of common stock. The Company shall make additional quarterly payments under Debenture 5 beginning 90 days after the end of its first fiscal quarter after January 10, 2025, and for the next five years, on an annual basis, equal to the greater of (a) 15% of the original principal amount, or (b) the purchaser’s pro rata portion of 5% of the distributions the Company receives as a result of the Quinn River Joint Venture during the prior fiscal year. The Company recorded a discount in the amount of $17,154 on Debenture 5. The Company also recorded an original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 on Debenture 5.

 

During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, discounts in the aggregate amount of $82,410 and $156,862, respectively, were charged to operations. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amounts of $47,084 and $75,000, respectively, on Debenture 5. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made interest payments in the amounts of $30,417 and $49,167, respectively. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $500,000 and $0, respectively, on Debenture 5.

 

On May 31, 2023, the Debenture 5 was amended as follows: (1) the maturity date was extended to October 31, 2024; (2) the first payment of principal and interest on June 30, 2023, followed by quarterly payment of principal and interest on September 30, 2023, beginning October 31, 2023, the Company is required to pay the note holder principal and interest monthly through the maturity date.

 

On December 31, 2023, the Debenture 5 was amended as follows: The original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 was reduced to $75,000. A gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $244,859 was recognized in connection with this transaction, and a discount in the amount of $52,509 was recorded.

 

On February 22, 2024, the Company settled the amounts due under Debentures 3, 4, and 5 for a cash payment in the aggregate amount of $1,250,000 and the return of 13,174,402 shares of the Company’s common stock and the cancellation of 454,548 common stock warrants. A gain on settlement of debt in the aggregate amount of $596,949 was recognized on this transaction. See note 19.

    -       500,000  
                 

Debenture 6

Debenture in the principal amount of $500,000 (the “Debenture 6”) dated January 4, 2022, which bears interest, payable quarterly commencing nine months after issuance, at a rate of 15% per annum. Principal on Debenture 6 is due in two equal installments 18 months after issuance and at maturity on July 10, 2024. With the Debenture, the purchaser received warrants to purchase 151,516 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.65 per share of common stock. The Company shall make additional quarterly payments under Debenture 6 beginning 90 days after the end of its first fiscal quarter after January 10, 2025, and for the next five years, on an annual basis, equal to the greater of (a) 15% of the original principal amount, or (b) the purchaser’s pro rata portion of 5% of the distributions the Company receives as a result of the Quinn River Joint Venture during the prior fiscal year. The Company recorded a discount in the amount of $17,154 on Debenture 6. The Company recorded an original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 on Debenture 6.

 

During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, discounts in the aggregate amount of $91,815 and $156,862, respectively, were charged to operations. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued interest in the amounts of $67,717 and $75,000, respectively, on Debenture 6. Interest in the amount of $15,570 was capitalized during the year ended May 31, 2024. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made interest payments in the amounts of $30,417 and $49,167, respectively. During the years ended May 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company made principal payments in the amount of $100,000 and $0, respectively, on Debenture 6.

 

On May 31, 2023, the Debenture 6 was amended as follows: (1) the maturity date was extended to October 31, 2024; (2) the first payment of principal and interest on June 30, 2023, followed by quarterly payment of principal and interest on September 30, 2023, beginning October 31, 2023, the Company is required to pay the note holder principal and interest monthly through the maturity date.

 

On December 31, 2023, the Debenture 6 was amended as follows: The original issue discount in the amount of $375,000 was reduced to $75,000. A gain on extinguishment of debt in the amount of $402,370 was recognized in connection with this transaction, and a discount in the amount of $209,783 was recorded.

    500,632       500,000  

 

   
 
May 31, 2024
 
 
  May 31, 2023  

Promissory Note 6 (PN6)

PN6 in the principal amount of $250,000 (the “PN6”) dated February 22, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 24 months in the amount $11,799 beginning March 31, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal payments on the PN6 in the amount of $27,498 and accrued interest in the amount of $7,900.

    222,502       -  
                 

Notes Payable

  $ 741,052     $ 2,500,000  

Original Issue Discount

    -       1,875,000  

Notes Payable, Gross

    741,052       4,375,000  

Less: Discount

    (193,756 )     (902,339 )

Notes Payable, Net of Discount

  $ 547,296     $ 3,472,661  

 

   

May 31, 2024

   

May 31, 2023

 

Total –Notes Payable, Current Portion, Net of Discount

  $ 139,345     $ 1,439,584  

Total –Notes Payable, Long-term Portion, Net of Discount

  $ 407,951     $ 2,033,077  
Related Party [Member]  
NOTES PAYABLE AND CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE [Line Items]  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 17  NOTES PAYABLE – Related Party

 

   

May 31, 2024

   

May 31, 2023

 

Promissory Note 1 (APN1)

PN1 Debenture in the principal amount of $475,000 (the “PN1”) dated January 2, 2024, which bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 36 months in the amount $15,917 beginning February 29, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on the PN1 in the amount of $40,940 and $22,730, respectively.

    434,061       -  
                 

Promissory Note 2 (PN2)

PN2 in the principal amount of $465,000 (the “PN2”) dated January 2, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 36 months in the amount $15,582 beginning February 29, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on the PN2 in the amount of $40,078 and $22,251, respectively.

    424,923       -  
                 

Promissory Note 3 (PN3)

PN3 in the principal amount of $450,000 (the “PN3”) dated February 22, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 24 months in the amount $21,239 beginning March 31, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on the PN3 in the amount of $49,497 and $14,220, respectively.

    400,503       -  
                 

Promissory Note 4 (PN4)

PN4 in the principal amount of $300,000 (the “PN4”) dated February 22, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 24 months in the amount $14,159 beginning March 31, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on the PN4 in the amount of $32,998 and $9,480, respectively

    267,002       -  
                 

Promissory Note 5 (PN5)

PN5 in the principal amount of $350,000 (the “PN5”) dated February 22, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 24 months in the amount $16,519 beginning March 31, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on the PN5 in the amount of $38,497 and $11,060, respectively.

    311,503       -  
                 

Promissory Note 7 (PN7)

PN7 in the principal amount of $134,000 (the “PN7”) dated March 6, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Interest only payments are due quarterly in the amount of $3,500 for four quarters beginning March 29, 2024. The loan is due on February 28, 2025. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on PN7 in the amount of $0 and $1,340, respectively.

    129,032       -  
                 

Promissory Note 8 (PN8)

PN8 in the principal amount of $100,000 (the “PN8”) dated April 30, 2024, which bears interest a rate of 12% per annum. Principal and interest payments are due monthly for 24 months in the amount $6,308 beginning May 31, 2024. During the year ended May 31, 2024, the Company made principal and interest payments on the PN8 in the amount of $4,968 and $3,500, respectively.

    100,000       -  
                 

Total

  $ 2,067,023     $ -  

 

    May 31, 2024     May 31, 2023  

Total Notes Payable – Related Party, Current Portion

  $ 988,472     $ -  

Total Notes Payable – Related Party, Long Term Portion

  $ 1,078,551     $ -  

 

Aggregate maturities of notes payable and convertible notes payable as of May 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

For the twelve months ended May 31,

 

2025

  $ 1,429,822  

2026

    1,416,335  

2027

    1,144,127  

2028

    2,819,222  

Total

  $ 6,809,506