UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2016

 

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

 

Commission File Number: 000-52956

 

QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   20-8195578

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

3055 Hunter Road

San Marcos, Texas 78666

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

512-245-6646

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

Check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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. Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the 12 preceding months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such file). Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filer [  ] Accelerated Filer [  ] Non-Accelerated Filer [  ] Smaller Reporting Company [X]

 

As of March 3, 2017, there were 346,897,104 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

 

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
     
Item 1. Financial Statements   3
     
Consolidated Balance Sheets   3
     
Consolidated Statements of Operations   4
     
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity   5
     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows   6
     
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements   7
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   19
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   23
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   24
     
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION    
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   24
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors   24
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   24
     
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities   25
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   25
     
Item 5. Other Information   25
     
Item 6. Exhibits   25
     
Signatures   28

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    December 31, 2016     June 30, 2016  
    (unaudited)        
ASSETS            
                 
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 6,821     $ 266,985  
Accounts receivable     -       8,835  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     44,286       102,100  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS     51,107       377,920  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $197,094 and $150,142     760,593       774,674  
                 
LICENSES AND PATENTS, net of accumulated amortization of $94,530 and $75,256     98,213       117,487  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS   $ 909,913     $ 1,270,081  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 1,518,209     $ 617,292  
Accrued salaries     362,100       238,182  
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount     7,818       10,093  
Current portion of convertible debentures, net of unamortized discount     85,042       407,702  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES     1,973,169       1,273,269  
                 
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES, net of current portion, unamortized discount and debt issuance costs     1,914,418       1,039,656  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES     3,887,587       2,312,925  
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES                
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
Common stock, $.001 par value, authorized 400,000,000 shares, 337,105,438 and 324,563,789 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, respectively     337,105       324,564  
Additional paid-in capital     30,252,621       28,415,843  
Accumulated deficit     (33,567,400 )     (29,783,251 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT     (2,977,674 )     (1,042,844 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   $ 909,913     $ 1,270,081  

 

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

 

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QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2016     2015     2016     2015  
REVENUES   $ 19,500     $ -     $ 24,500     $ -  
OPERATING EXPENSES                                
General and administrative   $ 1,825,983     $ 2,410,431     $ 3,013,784     $ 3,308,325  
Research and development     126,343       55,724       271,802       146,055  
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES     1,952,326       2,466,155       3,285,586       3,454,380  
                                 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS     (1,932,826 )     (2,466,155 )     (3,261,086 )     (3,454,380 )
                                 
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE                                
Gain on settlement     -       -     -       (174,568 )
Beneficial conversion expense     24,381       -       94,298       -  
Interest expense, net     63,743       10,466       128,908       21,571  
Accretion of debt discount     186,569       43,037       299,857       85,224  
TOTAL OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE     274,693       53,503       523,063       (67,773 )
                                 
NET LOSS   $ (2,207,519 )   $ (2,519,658 )   $ (3,784,149 )   $ (3,386,607 )
                                 
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE                                
Basic   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING                                
Basic and diluted     334,497,865       318,834,426       329,764,251       313,323,270  

 

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

 

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QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF DEFICIENCY IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

December 31, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

    Common Stock     Additional Paid-In     Accumulated        
    Shares     Amount     Capital     Deficit     Totals  
Balance at June 30, 2016     324,563,789     $ 324,564     $ 28,415,843     $ (29,783,251 )   $ (1,042,844 )
                                         
Common stock issued for services     2,000,000       2,000       198,000               200,000  
                                         
Stock-based Compensation     500,000       500       846,152               846,652  
                                         
Beneficial conversion feature of debentures                     94,298               94,298  
                                         
Common stock issued for debenture interest     35,708       36       4,249               4,285  
                                         
Common stock issued for debenture conversions     1,250,000       1,250       148,750               150,000  
                                         
Allocated value of common stock issued for debenture conversion     200,000       200       178,884               179,084  
                                         
Common stock issued for warrants exercised     8,750,000       8,750       366,250               375,000  
                                         
Share cancellations     (194,059 )     (195 )     195               -  
                                         
Current period loss                             (3,784,149 )   ( 3,784,149 )
                                         
Balance at December 31, 2016     337,105,438     $ 337,105     $ 30,252,621     $ (33,567,400 )   $ (2,977,674 )

 

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

 

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QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    Six Months Ended  
    December 31,  
    2016     2015  
    (unaudited)  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Loss   $ (3,784,149 )   $ (3,386,607 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization expense     66,226       61,274  
Amortization of debt issuance costs     31,329       -  
Stock-based compensation     846,652       1,930,220  
Beneficial conversion feature     94,298       -  
Stock issued for services     180,464       88,715  
Gain on settlement     -       (174,568 )
Accretion of debt discount     299,857       85,224  
Effects of changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable     8,835       -  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     75,075       179,172  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     905,202       174,758  
Accrued Salaries     123,918       -  
Deferred revenue     -       225,000  
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES     (1,152,293 )     (816,812 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Purchase of property and equipment     (32,871 )     (43,648 )
Change in restricted cash     -       65,330  
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES     (32,871 )     21,682  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from warrant exercises and issuances of common stock     375,000       430,500  
Issuance of convertible debentures     550,000       -  
Issuance of promissory note     100,000       -  
Principal payments on promissory note     (100,000 )     -  
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES     925,000       430,500  
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS     (260,164 )     (364,630 )
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at the beginning of the year     266,985       673,839  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at the end of the period   $ 6,821     $ 309,209  

 

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

 

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QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

General

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Quantum Materials Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. (collectively referred to as the “Company”).

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the six months ended December 31, 2016 are unaudited and have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 2016. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial information includes all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information. Operating results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of any subsequent periods. Certain information in the footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) has been condensed or omitted for the interim periods presented under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations. As such, these interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2016.

 

Nature of Operations

 

The Company is a nanotechnology company specializing in the design, development, production and supply of quantum dots, including tetrapod quantum dots, a high performance variant of quantum dots, and highly uniform nanoparticles, using its patented automated continuous flow production process. Quantum dots and other nanoparticles are expected to be increasingly utilized in a range of applications in the life sciences, television and display, solid state lighting, solar energy, battery, security ink, and sensor sectors of the market. Key uncertainties and risks to the Company include, but are not limited to, if and how quickly various industries adopt and fully embrace quantum dot technology and technological changes, including those developed by the Company’s competitors, rendering the Company’s technology uncompetitive or obsolete.

 

Going Concern

 

The Company recorded losses from continuing operations in the current period presented and has a history of losses. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to reverse negative operating trends, obtain revenues from operations, raise additional capital, and/or obtain debt financing.

 

In conjunction with anticipated revenue streams, management is currently negotiating equity and debt financing, the proceeds from which would be used to settle outstanding debts, to finance operations, and for general corporate purposes. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise capital, obtain debt financing, or improve operating results sufficiently to continue as a going concern.

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

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NOTE 2 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

    December 31, 2016     June 30, 2016  
    (unaudited)        
             
Furniture and fixtures   $ 1,625     $ 1,625  
Computers and software     11,447       11,447  
Machinery and equipment     944, 615       911,744  
      957,687       924,816  
Less: accumulated depreciation     197,094       150,142  
                 
Total property and equipment, net   $ 760,593     $ 774,674  

 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $23,937 and $21,591, respectively, and $46,952 and $42,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

NOTE 3 – LICENSES AND PATENTS

 

Licenses and patents consisted of the following:

 

    December 31, 2016     June 30, 2016  
    (unaudited)        
             
William Marsh Rice University   $ 40,000     $ 40,000  
University of Arizona     15,000       15,000  
Bayer acquired patents     137,743       137,743  
      192,743       192,743  
Less: accumulated amortization     94,530       75,256  
                 
Total licenses and patents, net   $ 98,213     $ 117,487  

 

Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $9,637 and $9,637, respectively, and $19,274 and $19,274 for the six months ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

The Company follows Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04 “Fair Value Measurement” as it relates to financial assets and financial liabilities, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The provisions of this standard apply to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.

 

This guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Hierarchical levels, as defined in this guidance and directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuations of these assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 

Level 3 – Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

 

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The reported fair values for financial instruments that use Level 2 and Level 3 inputs to determine fair value are based on a variety of factors and assumptions. Accordingly, certain fair values may not represent actual values of the financial instruments that could have been realized as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016 or that will be realized in the future and do not include expenses that could be incurred in an actual sale or settlement.

 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and current debt approximate their fair value due to the short maturity of those instruments.

 

Convertible Debentures

 

The Company measured the estimated fair value of the convertible debentures using significant other observable inputs, representative of a Level 2 fair value measurement, including the interest and conversion rates for the instruments. The following table sets forth the fair value of the Company’s convertible debentures as of December 31, 2016, and June 30, 2016:

 

    December 31, 2016     June 30, 2016  
    (unaudited)        
    Carrying     Fair     Carrying     Fair  
    Amount     Value     Amount     Value  
Convertible debentures issued in September 2014   $ 25,050     $ 22,525     $ 25,050     $ 21,710  
Convertible debentures issued in January 2015   $ 500,000     $ 750,000     $ 500,000     $ 1,083,333  
Convertible debentures issued in April - June 2016   $ 1,465,000     $ 1,220,834     $ 1,565,000     $ 1,695,417  
Convertible debenture issued in August 2016   $ 200,000     $ 177,031     $ -     $ -  

Convertible debenture issued in September 2016

  $

100,000

    $

88,650

    -     -  
Convertible debenture issued in November 2016   $ 200,000     $ 177,031     $ -     $ -  

 

The Company is not a party to any hedge arrangements or commodity swap agreements.

 

NOTE 5 – CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

 

The following table sets forth activity associated with the convertible debentures:

 

    December 31, 2016     June 30, 2016  
    (unaudited)        
             
Convertible debentures issued in September 2014   $ 25,050     $ 25,050  
Convertible debentures issued in January 2015     500,000       500,000  
Convertible debentures issued in April - June 2016     1,565,000       1,565,000  
Convertible debenture issued in August 2016     200,000       -  

Convertible debenture issued in September 2016

   

100,000

      -  

Convertible debenture issued in October 2016

   

50,000

       -  
Convertible debenture issued in November 2016     200,000       -  
      2,640,050       2,090,050  
Less: amount converted to shares     (150,000 )       -  
Total convertible debentures outstanding    

2,490,050

      2,090,050  
Less: unamortized discount    

406,577

      527,350  
Less: debt issuance costs     84,013       115,342  
      1,999,460       1,447,358  
Less: current portion     85,042       407,702  
                 
Total convertible debentures, net of current portion   $ 1,914,418     $ 1,039,656  

 

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September 2014 Convertible Debenture

 

Between September 16, 2014 and October 28, 2014, the Company entered into Convertible Debenture Agreements to obtain a total of $500,050 in gross proceeds from five non-affiliated parties (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Debenture Holders”). The Debentures have terms of five years maturing between September 16, 2019 and October 30, 2019. The Debentures bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and are pre-payable by the Company at any time without penalty. The Debenture Holders have the right of conversion into unregistered and restricted shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.15 per share at any date, and will receive an equal number of warrants having a strike price of $0.30 per share and a term of five years.

 

Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $384 and $384, respectively. Interest expense for the six months ended December 31, 2016 was $768 and $768 in the comparable period in 2015.

 

As of December 31, 2016, $25,050 of principal was outstanding.

 

January 2015 Convertible Debenture

 

On January 15, 2015, the Company entered into Convertible Debenture Agreements to obtain $500,000 in gross proceeds from two non-affiliated parties (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Debenture Holders”). The Debentures have a term of two years maturing on January 15, 2017 and bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum. The debentures are pre-payable by the Company at any time without penalty. The Debenture Holders have the right of conversion into unregistered and restricted shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.06 per share at any date. The Debenture Holders received 6,250,000 common stock warrants exercisable at $0.06 per share through January 15 2017. The debt is secured by a security interest in certain microreactor equipment. The Agreement also provides for the investors to have the right to appoint one member to the Company’s Board of Directors in the event that any one of the aforementioned debentures are converted into common stock of the Company. On October 10 2016 the maturity date of the debentures was extended to January 15, 2018 and were reclassified as non-current on the consolidated balance sheet. The 6,250,000 warrants were converted into common stock for total proceeds of $375,000 in January 2017.

 

In accounting for the convertible debentures, the Company allocated the fair value of the warrants to the proceeds received in the amount of $348,105, recorded as debt discount and is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the life of the loan, two years.

 

The Company recognized accretion of debt discount expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $46,609 and $43,037, respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 the accretion expense was $92,298 and $85,224, respectively.

 

Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $10,082 and $10,082, respectively, and for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $20,164 and $20,164, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, $500,000 of principal was outstanding.

 

April – June, August and October 2016 Convertible Debentures

 

During the fourth quarter of the year ended June 30, 2016, the Company sold 1,565 Units for total proceeds of $1,565,000 from three affiliated and fourteen non-affiliated parties. In August 2016 the Company sold 200 additional Units for total proceeds of $200,000, and sold $50,000 in proceeds in October 2016. Each Unit consists of a $1,000 Unsecured Convertible Promissory Note (each, a “Note”) and a warrant to purchase 4,166 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a purchase price of $0.15 per share (each, a “Warrant”) over a period of five years. The Notes which were issued at face value have a maturity of two years from the date of issuance, bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum and are convertible into unregistered and restricted shares of Common Stock at $0.12 per-share, subject to normal and customary adjustments including (a) any subdivisions, combinations and classifications of the Common Stock; or (b) any payment, issuance or distribution by the Company to its stockholders of (i) a stock dividend, (ii) debt securities of the Company, or (iii) assets (other than cash dividends payable out of earnings or surplus in the ordinary course of business). The conversion price also is subject to a full ratchet adjustment upon the Company’s issuance of Common Stock, warrants, or rights to purchase Common Stock or securities convertible into Common Stock for a consideration per share which is less than the then applicable conversion price of the Notes excluding Common Stock and options issued to officers, directors, and employees of the Company, except for the exercise or conversion of existing convertible securities of the Company. In evaluating the accounting treatment of this anti-dilution feature, the Company believes that is has control over whether or not the anti-dilution feature will be exercised. The Company is able to decide on which type of financing is raised, and thus the Company can prevent the issuance of shares at a price below the anti-dilution strike price. The number of Warrants and exercise price is proportionately adjustable for events including subdivisions, combinations or consolidations, reclassifications, exchanges, mergers, and reorganizations.

 

In accounting for the convertible debentures, the Company allocated the fair value of the warrants to the proceeds received in the amount of $566,778, recorded as debt discount and is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the life of the loan, two years. The Company recognized accretion of debt discount expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $100,349 and $0, respectively and $162,454 and $0 for the six months ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company recognized a beneficial conversion expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $4,897 and $0, respectively, and $45,291 and $0 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $35,105 and $0, respectively, and $68,789 and $0 for the six months ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, $1,665,000 of principal was outstanding after conversion of $150,000 of debentures into common stock.

 

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September 2016 Convertible Promissory Note

 

In September 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Promissory Note to obtain $100,000 in gross proceeds from a non-affiliated party (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Note Holder”) in exchange for 200,000 unregistered and restricted shares of common stock of the Company and a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $100,000. The Note Holder received 250,000 common stock warrants exercisable at $0.12 per share through September 15, 2019. The promissory note has a term of eight months maturing on May 15, 2017 and stipulates a one-time interest charge of eight percent (8%) shall be applied on the issuance date to the principal. The promissory note is pre-payable by the Company at any time without penalty. The Note Holder has the right of conversion into unregistered and restricted shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.12 per share at any date. The promissory note includes piggyback registration rights and the Company shall include on the next registration statement it files with the SEC all shares issuable upon conversion of the note.

 

In accounting for the convertible promissory note, the Company allocated the fair value of the common stock and warrants to the proceeds received in the amount of $29,523, recorded as debt discount and is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the life of the loan, eight months. The Company recognized accretion of debt discount expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $10,959 and $0, respectively, and $14,564 and $0 for the six months ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company recognized a beneficial conversion expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $0 and $0, respectively, and $29,523 and $0 for the six months ending December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $3,653 and $0, respectively. Interest expense for the six months ended December 31, 2016 was $7,258 and $0 respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, $100,000 of principal was outstanding.

 

November 2016 Convertible Promissory Notes

 

In November 2016, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement and Convertible Promissory Note to obtain $200,000 in gross proceeds from a non-affiliated party (collectively hereinafter referred to as the “Note Holder”) in the principal amount of $200,000. The promissory note has a term of twenty-four months maturing on November 7, 2017 and stipulates a one-time interest charge of eight percent (8%) shall be applied on the issuance date to the principal. The promissory note is pre-payable by the Company at any time without penalty. The Note Holder has the right of conversion into unregistered and restricted shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.12 per share at any date.

 

In accounting for the convertible promissory note, the Company allocated the fair value of the common stock and warrants to the proceeds received in the amount of $52,817, recorded as debt discount and is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the life of the loan, twenty four months. The Company recognized accretion of debt discount expense for the three months and six months ended December, 2016 and 2015 of $4,807 and $0, respectively. The Company recognized a beneficial conversion expense for the three months and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $19,484 and $0, respectively. The Company recognized interest expense for the three months ended and six months ending December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $2,400 and $0, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, $200,000 of principal was outstanding.

 

Debt Issuance Costs  

 

The costs related to the issuance of debt are presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the maturity period of the related debt. Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $15,821 and $0, respectively, and $31,329 and $0 for the six months ending December 31, 2016 in 2015, respectively.

 

NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Promissory Note

 

In September 2016 the Company issued an unsecured promissory note for proceeds of $100,000. The note bears 0% interest and the Company issued 416,667 common stock warrants exercisable at $0.15 per share through September 29, 2021. The note was due October 13, 2016 and was repaid on October 11, 2016.

 

In accounting for the promissory note, the Company allocated the fair value of the warrants to the proceeds received in the amount of $26,454, recorded as debt discount and is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the life of the loan, fourteen days. The Company recognized accretion of debt discount expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $24,564 and $0, respectively. For the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 the accretion of debt discount was $26,454 and $0 respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, $0 of principal was outstanding. See Note 13 for additional information.

 

Note Payable – Insurance

 

In August 2016, to finance an insurance premium, the Company issued a negotiable promissory note for $13,959 at an interest rate of 4.87% per annum. The note is due May 5, 2017. The balance outstanding at December 31, 2016 was $7,818.

 

NOTE 7 – EQUITY TRANSACTIONS

 

Common Stock

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company granted 250,000 shares of common stock to consultants at the fair market value of $25,000. This was recognized as a prepaid asset and will be amortized to expense over the life of the agreement.

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 1,750,000 shares for consulting services valued at $175,000.

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 35,708 shares of common stock at the fair market value of $4,285 for payment of debenture interest.

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of common stock at the fair market value of $150,000 as a result of debenture conversions.

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 200,000 shares in connection with the issuance of the September 2016 promissory note.

 

During the six months ending December 31, 2016, the Company issued 8,750,000 shares of common stock for warrants exercised, including 2,500,000 shares issued in connection with cashless exercises.

 

During the six months ending December 31, 2016, the Company cancelled 194,059 common shares.

 

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Stock Warrants

 

A summary of activity of the Company’s stock warrants for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:

 

                Weighted        
    Weighted           Average     Weighted  
    Average           Remaining     Average  
    Exercise     Number of     Contractual     Grant Date  
    Price     Warrants     Term in Years     Fair Value  
                         
Balance as of June 30, 2016   $ 0.11       39,262,305             $ 0.15  
Expired     0.18       (555,555 )             0.14  
Granted     0.17       4,458,034               0.09  
Exercised     0.06       (11,250,000 )             0.15  
Cancelled     -       -               -  
                                 
Balance as of December 31, 2016   $ 0.13       31,914,784       2.76     $ 0.14  
                                 
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2016   $ 0.13       31,914,784       2.76     $ 0.14  

 

Outstanding warrants at December 31, 2016 expire during the period January 2017 to November 2021 and have exercise prices ranging from $0.04 to $0.30.

 

NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718 “Compensation — Stock Compensation” for share-based payments which requires all stock-based payments, including stock options, to be recognized as an operating expense over the vesting period, based on their grant date fair values.

 

In October 2009 the Board of Directors authorized the approval of a stock option plan covering 7,500,000 shares of common stock, which was increased to 10,000,000 shares in December 2009 and approved by stockholders in January 2010. The Plan provides for the direct issuance of common stock and the grant of incentive and non-incentive stock options. As of December 31, 2016, 9,200,000 options have been granted, with terms ranging from five to ten years, and 250,000 have been cancelled.

 

In March 2012, 3,500,000 stock options, with a term of five years, were granted outside of a stock option plan.

 

In January 2013 the Board of Directors authorized the approval of a stock option plan covering 20,000,000 shares of common stock, which was increased to 60,000,000 shares in March 2013 and approved by stockholders in March 2013. The Plan provides for the direct issuance of common stock and the grant of incentive and non-incentive stock options. As of December 31, 2016, 72,653,473 options have been granted, with terms ranging from five to ten years, 3,325,000 have been exercised and 12,803,225 have been cancelled.

 

On February 17, 2016, the Shareholders approved the 2015 Employee Benefit and Consulting Services Compensation Plan covering 15,000,000 shares. The Plan provides for the direct issuance of common stock and the grant of incentive and non-incentive stock options. As of December 31, 2016, 2,800,000 options have been granted with a term of five years.

 

In June 2016 6,000,000 stock options, with a term of ten years, were granted outside of a stock option plan, and 3,000,000 shares were cancelled.

 

Incentive Stock Options: The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. The volatility is based on expected volatility over the expected life of thirty-six to sixty months. Compensation cost is recognized based on awards that are ultimately expected to vest, therefore, the Company has reduced the cost for estimated forfeitures based on historical forfeiture rates, which were between 14% and 17% during the six months ended December 31, 2016. As the Company has not historically declared dividends, the dividend yield used in the calculation is zero. Actual value realized, if any, is dependent on the future performance of the Company’s common stock and overall stock market conditions. There is no assurance the value realized by an optionee will be at or near the value estimated by the Black-Scholes-Merton model.

 

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The following assumptions were used for the periods indicated:

 

    Six Months Ended  
    December 31,  
    2016     2015  
             
Expected volatility     140.73 %     147.62 %
Expected dividend yield     -       -  
Risk-free interest rates     1.25 %     1.49 %
Expected term (in years)     5.0       5.0  

 

The computation of expected volatility during the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was based on the historical volatility. Historical volatility was calculated from historical data for the time approximately equal to the expected term of the option award starting from the grant date. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the period corresponding with the expected life of the option.

 

A summary of the activity of the Company’s stock options for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:

 

                Weighted     Weighted        
    Weighted           Average     Average        
    Average     Number of     Remaining     Optioned     Aggregate  
    Exercise     Optioned     Contractual     Grant Date     Intrinsic  
    Price     Shares     Term in Years     Fair Value     Value  
                               
Balance as of June 30, 2016   $ 0.08       75,375,248             $ 0.11     $ 3,771,601  
Expired     -       -               -          
Granted     0.12       2,500,000               0.10          
Exercised     -       -               -          
Cancelled     0.13       (3,100,000 )               -          
                                         
Balance as of December 31, 2016   $ 0.08       74,775,248       5.11     $ 0.11     $ 734,591  
                                         
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2016   $ 0.07       64,908,580       4.45     $ 0.11     $ 1,095,591  

 

Outstanding options at December 31, 2016 expire during the period March 2017 to June 2026 and have exercise prices ranging from $0.04 to $0.17.

 

Compensation expense associated with stock options for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $568,599 and $1,162,431, respectively, and $740,789 and $1,340,905 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and was included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

At December 31, 2016, the Company had 9,866,668 shares of nonvested stock option awards. The total cost of nonvested stock option awards which the Company had not yet recognized was $721,253 at December 31, 2016. Such amounts are expected to be recognized over a period of 2.75 years.

 

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Restricted Stock: To encourage retention and performance, the Company granted certain employees restricted shares of common stock with a fair value per share determined in accordance with conventional valuation techniques, including but not limited to, arm’s length transactions, net book value or multiples of comparable company earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as applicable. Generally, the stock vests over a 3 year period. A summary of the activity of the Company’s restricted stock awards for the six months ended December 31, 2016 is presented below:

 

    Number of        
    Nonvested,     Weighted  
    Non-issued     Average  
    Restricted     Grant Date  
    Share Awards     Fair Value  
             
Nonvested, nonissued restricted shares outstanding at June 30, 2016     1,000,000     $ 0.42  
Granted     -       -  
Vested     (500,000 )     0.42  
Forfeited     -       -  
                 
Nonvested, nonissued restricted shares outstanding at December 31, 2016     500,000     $ 0.42  

 

Compensation expense associated with restricted stock for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $52,931 and $87,932, respectively, and $105,863 and $140,863 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and was included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The total cost of nonvested stock awards which the Company had not yet recognized was $112,192 at December 31, 2016. This amount is expected to be recognized over a period of 1 year.

 

Agreements with Officers and Employees: In June 2016, the Company’s officers and certain employees owning options to purchase 57,670,933 shares of the Company’s common stock entered into an agreement with the Company that such persons cannot exercise their options and the Company does not have to reserve for the issuance of shares of common stock underlying their options until the earlier of June 30, 2017 or the Company having unreserved shares sufficient for all outstanding options to be exercised. This could happen through an increase in authorized common shares, the cancellation of outstanding convertible notes or warrants, or a shareholder approved reverse stock split.

 

NOTE 9 – LOSS PER SHARE

 

The Company follows ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”, for share-based payments that are considered to be participating securities within the definition provided by the standard. All share-based payment awards that contained non-forfeitable rights to dividends, whether paid or unpaid, were designated as participating securities and included in the computation of earnings per share (“EPS”).

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share:

 

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,  
    2016     2015     2016     2015  
    (unaudited)            
                         
Net loss   $ (2,207,519 )   $ (2,519,658 )   $ (3,784,149   $ (3,386,607)  
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                                
Basic and diluted     334,497,865       318,834,426       329,764,251       313,323,270  
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )

 

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For the three months and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, 31,914,784 and 36,994,557 stock warrants, respectively, were excluded from diluted earnings per share because they are considered anti-dilutive.

 

For the three months and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, 74,775,248 and 62,625,248 stock options, respectively, were excluded from diluted earnings per share because they are considered anti-dilutive.

 

NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Agreement with Rice University

 

On August 20, 2008, Solterra entered into a License Agreement with Rice University, which was amended and restated on September 26, 2011; also on September 26, 2011, QMC entered into a new License Agreement with Rice (collectively the “Rice License Agreements”). On August 21, 2013, QMC and Solterra each entered into amended license agreements with Rice University. QMC and Solterra entered into second amended license agreements with Rice University on March 15 and 24, 2016, respectively.

 

The Rice License Agreements, as amended, require the payment of certain patent fees to Rice and for QMC and Solterra to meet certain milestones by specific dates. Pursuant to the Solterra Rice License Agreement, as amended, Rice is entitled to receive, during the term, certain royalties of adjusted gross sales (as defined therein) ranging from 2% to 4% for photovoltaic cells and 7.5% of adjusted gross sales for QDs sold in electronic and medical applications. Additionally, minimum royalties payable under the Solterra Rice License Agreement include $100,000 due January 1, 2017, $356,250 due January 1, 2018, $1,453,500 due January 1, 2019, $3,153,600 due January 1, 2020 and each January 1 of every year thereafter, subject to adjustments for changes in the consumer pricing index. Such minimum royalty payments shall be credited against royalties due in each respective royalty year, January 1 to December 31, following the due date. Pursuant to the QMC Rice License Agreement, as amended, Rice is entitled to receive, during the term, a royalty of 7.5% of adjusted gross sales for QDs sold in electronic and medical applications. Additionally, minimum royalties payable under the QMC Rice License Agreement include $117,000 due January 1, 2017, $292,500 due January 1, 2018, $585,000 due January 1, 2019 and each January 1 of every year thereafter, subject to adjustments for changes in the consumer pricing index. Such minimum royalty payments shall be credited against royalties due in each respective royalty year, January 1 to December 31, following the due date. The Rice License Agreements and subsequent amendments have been filed on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein. The Company is in the process of renegotiating the minimum royalty commitments and while oral modifications have been agreed to a final amendment has not been finalized.

 

Agreement with University of Arizona

 

Solterra entered into an exclusive Patent License Agreement with the University of Arizona (“UA”) in July 2009. On June 8, 2016, Solterra entered into an amended license agreement with UA. Pursuant to UA License Agreement, as amended, Solterra is obligated to pay minimum annual royalties of $50,000 by December 31, 2016, $125,000 by June 30, 2017 and $200,000 on each June 30th thereafter, subject to adjustments for increases in the consumer price index. Such minimum royalty payments shall be credited against royalties due in each respective royalty year, July 1 to June 30, following the due date. Royalties based on net sales are 2% of net sales of licensed products for non-display electronic component applications and 2.5% of net sales of licensed products for printed electronic displays. The UA License Agreements and subsequent amendments have been filed on Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein. The Company is in the process of renegotiating the minimum royalty commitments and while oral modifications have been agreed to a final amendment has not been finalized.

 

Agreement with Texas State University

 

The Company entered into a Service Agreement with Texas State University (“TSU”) by which the Company occupies certain office and lab space at TSU’s STAR Park (Science Technology and Advanced Research) Facility. The agreement is month-to-month and can be terminated with 30-days written notice of either party.

 

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NOTE 11 – INCOME TAX

 

The Company follows ASC 740 “Income Taxes” regarding the accounting for deferred tax assets and liabilities. Under the asset and liability method required by this guidance, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A deferred tax asset will be reduced by a valuation allowance when, based on the Company’s estimates, it is more likely than not that a portion of those assets will not be realized in a future period.

 

The Company assesses the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from the existing deferred tax liabilities or future taxable income. To the extent the Company believes that recovery will not meet the more likely than not threshold, it establishes a valuation allowance. The Company has recorded valuation allowances in the U.S. for its net deferred tax assets since management believes it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized because future taxable income necessary to utilize these losses cannot be established or projected.

 

The Company had approximately $25,560,000 in U.S. net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards that expire beginning in 2029 as of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, and $28,230,000 in NOL’s available as of December 31, 2016 prior to any reductions under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“IRC Section 382”). Section 382 provides that a corporation that undergoes an “ownership change”, as defined therein, is subject to limitations on its use of pre-change NOL carryforwards to offset future taxable income.

 

The Company completed an evaluation study whether an “ownership change” had occurred and determined that the limitation would be approximately $750,000, thereby reducing the net operating loss at December 31, 2016 to approximately $27,480,000. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance on the entire NOL as it believes that it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax asset associated with the NOLs will not be realized regardless of whether an “ownership change” has occurred.

 

When a company operates in a jurisdiction that generates ordinary losses but does not expect to realize them, ASC 740-270-30-36(a) requires the exclusion of the respective jurisdiction from the overall annual effective tax rate (“AETR”) calculation and instead, a separate AETR should be computed. The Company operates in one jurisdiction and has determined that its deferred tax assets are not realizable on a more likely than not basis and has recorded a full valuation allowance. The effective income tax rate for the three months and six ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was 0%.

 

NOTE 12 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

The following is supplemental cash flow information:

 

    Six Months Ended
December 31
 
    2016     2015  
    (unaudited)  
             
Cash paid for interest   $ 292     $ 20,055  
                 
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  

 

The following is supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

    Six Months Ended  
    December 31,  
    2016     2015  
    (unaudited)  
Allocated value of common stock and warrants issued with convertible debentures and promissory notes   $ 179,084     $ -  
                 
Prepaid expense paid in shares of common stock   $ 19,536     $ 161,285  
                 
Financing of prepaid insurance   $ 7,407     $ -  
                 
Stock warrants issued for conversion of accrued salaries   $ -     $ 409,667  
                 
Cancellation of shares   $ 195   $ -  
                 
Stock issued for interest payments   $ 4,284   $ -  
                 
Conversion of debentures into common stock   $ 150,000   $ -  

 

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NOTE 13 – TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED PARTIES

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued a convertible debenture to a family member of a key executive for proceeds of $200,000. This transaction is described in more detail in Note 5 under the heading April – June, August and October 2016 Convertible Debentures.

 

In September 2016, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer loaned the Company $100,000 to provide short-term bridge financing. This transaction is described in more detail in Note 6 under the heading “Promissory Note”. The Company repaid the loan on October 11, 2016.

 

NOTE 14 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This ASU simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which updates guidance on accounting for leases. The update requires that a lessee recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. Similar to current guidance, the update continues to differentiate between finance leases and operating leases; however, this distinction now primarily relates to differences in the manner of expense recognition over time and in the classification of lease payments in the statement of cash flows. The standards update is effective for interim and annual periods after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective adoption, with certain relief provisions, for leases that exist or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period in the financial statements when adopted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, of the adoption of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes: Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. This ASU requires entities to present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. It thus simplifies the current guidance, which requires entities to separately present deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as current and noncurrent. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance effective for the year ended June 30, 2016.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 Preparation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. Under GAAP, continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entity’s liquidation becomes imminent. Preparation of financial statements under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. If and when an entity’s liquidation becomes imminent, financial statements should be prepared under the liquidation basis of accounting in accordance with Subtopic 205-30, Presentation of Financial Statements—Liquidation Basis of Accounting. Even when an entity’s liquidation is not imminent, there may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. In those situations, financial statements should continue to be prepared under the going concern basis of accounting, but the amendments in this update should be followed to determine whether to disclose information about the relevant conditions and events. The amendments in this update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will continue to evaluate the going concern considerations in this ASU, however, at this time, the Company has not adopted this standard. The Company does not anticipate or expect adoption of this ASU will have a material effect to the consolidated financial statements.

 

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In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . The revenue recognition standard affects all entities that have contracts with customers, except for certain items. The new revenue recognition standard eliminates the transaction and industry-specific revenue recognition guidance under current generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and replaces it with a principle-based approach for determining revenue recognition. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. Public business entities are required to adopt the revenue recognition standard for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. Early adoption of this updated guidance is permitted as of the original effective date of December 31, 2016. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements

 

NOTE 15 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On January 12, 2017, the Company issued a total of $110,000 in unsecured convertible promissory notes and 458,260 warrants to purchase common shares of the Company at a purchase price of $0.15 per share.

 

On January 17, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to San Diego Torrey Hills Capital, Inc. at a value of $70,000 for financial services to be rendered for the twelve months ending December 31, 2017.

 

On January 30, 2017, our joint venture partner, The Guanghui Technology Group (“GTG”) and Quantum Materials Asia Co., Ltd. (“QMA”) agreed to an investment by the China Government Guidance Fund of $21.8 million US dollars in GTG and QMA. Quantum owns a 25% interest in QMA. Quantum has the right to 50% of the profit distributions from QMA. Quantum also manages QMA and has 50% of the board membership in QMA. The QMA joint venture will be registered in Hong Kong. The investment by China Government Guidance Fund described above in GTG and QMA together with Quantum Materials patented mass-productions quantum dot manufacturing technology will enable QMA to start supplying quantum dots to clients in the display, lighting and solar industries.

 

On February 1, 2017, Quantum Materials Corp. and Craig Lindberg entered into a Resignation Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Lindberg’s resigned as Chief Financial Officer. In accordance with the Resignation Agreement, Quantum agreed to recognize fully vested stock options and warrants totaling 11,729,157 shares. Quantum also agreed to reimburse Mr. Lindberg and to make payment of unpaid wages of $10,000 through December 31, 2016, $20,000 for January and February, 2017, and $14,543 in expenses.

 

On February 1, 2017, the Board of Directors of Quantum elected E. Jamie Schloss as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Schloss does not have an employment agreement at this time and he is an employee at will. He will receive an initial salary of $4,600 per month (inclusive of certain expenses). Quantum and Mr. Schloss have agreed to re-evaluate his initial base salary after a period of three months.

 

In February, 2017, the Company issued 1,466,666 common shares pursuant to a line of credit agreement allowing for borrowing of up to $500,000 and 200,000 common shares pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement.

 

In February, 2017, the Company issued 5,125,000 common shares pursuant to two consulting agreements.

 

In February, 2017, the Company issued 2,000,000 common shares pursuant to a consulting agreement.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” relating to us which represent our current expectations or beliefs, including statements concerning our operations, performance, financial condition and growth. For this purpose, any statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may”, “anticipation”, “intend”, “could”, “estimate”, or “continue” or the negative or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

 

Statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, the forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those projected. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the Company are not guarantees of future performance and those actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: well-established competitors who have substantially greater financial resources and longer operating histories, regulatory delays or denials, ability to compete as a start-up company in a highly competitive market, and access to sources of capital.

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Company’s risk factors, consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and our Form 10-K filed September 23, 2016 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. Except for the historical information contained herein, the discussion in this Form 10-Q contains certain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements of the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. The cautionary statements made in this Form 10-Q should be read as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever they appear herein. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those discussed here.

 

The financial information furnished herein has not been audited by an independent accountant; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (only consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 have been included.

 

Business Overview

 

We are a nanotechnology company specializing in the design, development, production and supply of nanomaterials, including quantum dots (“QDs”), tetrapod quantum dots (“TQDs”), and other nanoparticles for a range of applications in televisions, displays and other optoelectronics, photovoltaics, solid state lighting, life sciences, security ink, battery, and sensor sectors of the market. We are currently trading in the over-the-counter marketplace on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol “QTMM.” Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. (“Solterra”) is a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of QMC that is focused on the photovoltaic (solar cell) market.

 

QDs are nanoscale semiconductor crystals typically between 10 and 100 atoms in diameter. Approximately 10,000 would fit across the diameter of a human hair. Their small size makes it possible for them to exhibit certain quantum mechanical properties. QDs emit either photons or electrons when excited. In the case of photons, the wavelength (color) of light emitted varies depending on the size of the quantum dot. As such, the photonic emissions can be tuned by the creation of QDs of different sizes. Their unique properties as highly efficient, next generation semiconductors have led to the use of QDs in a range of electronic and other applications in the biomedical, display, and lighting industries. QDs also have applications in solar cells, where their characteristics enable conversion of light energy into electricity with the potential for significantly higher efficiencies and lower costs than existing technologies, thereby creating the opportunity for a step change in the solar energy industry through the use of QDs in printed photovoltaic cells.

 

QDs were first discovered in the early 1980s and the industry has developed to the point where QDs are now being used in an increasing range of applications, including the television and display industries, the light emitting diode (“LED”) lighting (also known as solid-state lighting) industry, and the biomedical industry. LG, Samsung, and other manufacturers have recently launched new televisions using QDs to enhance the picture color quality and power efficiency. A number of major lighting companies are developing product applications using QDs to create a more natural light for LEDs. The biomedical industry is using QDs in diagnostic and therapeutic applications; and applications are being developed to print highly efficient photovoltaic solar cells in mass quantities at a low cost.

 

A key challenge for the quantum dot industry has been and may continue to be its ability to scale up production volumes sufficiently to meet growing demand for QDs while maintaining product quality and consistency and reducing the overall costs of supply to stimulate new applications. QDs remain an expensive product, however a number of recent market research reports have forecasted rapid growth of the QD market, including an April 2016 report by Credence Research which states “The quantum dots market is expected to cross US$ 8.0 Bn by 2022, expanding at a CAGR of 51.3% during the forecast period 2015 to 2022,” and a report published by Transparency Market Research, also in April 2014, which forecasts that “the market will develop at an exceptional 53.8% CAGR between 2013 and 2023. If the projections hold true, the market could rise from a valuation of US$88.5 mn in 2011 to US$8.2 bn by 2023.”

 

In 2014, we acquired several patents and patent applications in five diverse sets of patent families from Bayer Technology Services GmbH, the global technological backbone and major innovation driver for Bayer AG of Leverkusen, Germany (the “Bayer Patents”). The Bayer Patents acquired provide broad intellectual property protection for advances we have achieved in economical high-volume QD manufacturing. In addition, the Bayer Patents cover volume production technology for cadmium-free QDs and nanoparticles; increasing quantum yields; and hybrid organic quantum dot solar cell (“QDSC”) production as well as a surface modification process for increased efficiency of high performance solar cells and printed electronics.

 

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In addition to the Bayer Patents, we have a worldwide exclusive license from William Marsh Rice University (“Rice”) to a patented chemical process that permits it to produce high performance TQDs using a lower cost and environmentally friendly solvent for greater manufacturing flexibility.

 

We have developed proprietary equipment that allows it to mass produce consistent quantities of QDs and TQDs in a continuous process at lower capital costs than other existing processes. We also have the exclusive license from the University of Arizona (“UA”) to a patented technique for printing LEDs. We believe that these intellectual properties and proprietary technologies position us to become a leader in the overall nanomaterials and quantum dot industry and a preferred supplier of high performance QDs and TQDs to an expanding range of applications.

 

Plan of Operation

 

We currently operate from a leased facility in San Marcos, Texas at the STAR Park Technology Center, an extension of Texas State University (the “San Marcos Facility”). This location provides us with convenient access to university faculty and specialized laboratory facilities that can support joint research and development efforts with Texas State University. Located approximately 30 miles south of Austin, Texas, this location is also in close proximity to a number of leading companies in the electronics, lighting, solar, and life sciences markets.

 

The Company has established commercial-scale manufacturing equipment at the San Marcos facility and now has the capacity to produce more than two metric tons (2,000kg) per year of quantum dots and other nanomaterials for supply to its customers. Management believes that the production capacity of the San Marcos facility is similar to, or greater than its largest competitors’ operating factories which are much larger and required significantly higher capital expenditures. This efficiency is the direct result of our patented continuous flow process and proprietary manufacturing knowhow and equipment. While we plan to work extensively with its current provider of equipment, we own all rights to the designs and intellectual property resulting from the development project, and could contract with one or more other competent suppliers of equipment, if necessary.

 

We expect to commence generating revenues from the production of materials at the San Marcos facility in the fourth quarter of 2017. Such revenues are expected to be modest at first and will be dependent upon our ability to generate purchase orders from development partners.

 

Our marketing strategy is to engage in strategic arrangements with manufacturers, distributors, and others to jointly develop applications using its patented continuous production process. Such joint collaborations will involve us working closely with its industry counterparts to optimize the performance of our materials in each application or device and to use the results from product development and testing to further enhance product specifications. On July 15, 2015 we entered into a joint development agreement with an unnamed major display panel manufacturer and on September 11, 2015 we entered into a funded product development agreement with a leading global optical film manufacturer, Nitto Denko Corporation. In June 2016 we entered into a development agreement with an unnamed company in the oil and natural gas sector to produce novel technology for use in that industry. To date, we have not entered into any formal commercial supply agreements, joint ventures, or licensing agreements.

 

These collaborations will support our internal research and development activities which will continue to be a primary part our business. Our principal revenue streams are expected to come from (i) sales of quantum dots and other nanomaterials, (ii) royalties from sales of products and components by third parties incorporating the Company’s products, (iii) milestone payments under joint development arrangements with product developers and manufacturers, and (iv) sublicensing fees where we engage in sublicensing arrangements for its owned and/or licensed technology.

 

Our ongoing research and development functions are considered key to maintaining and enhancing its competitive position in the growing nanomaterials and quantum dot market. Nanomaterial and quantum dot technology continues to evolve, with new discoveries and refinements being made on an ongoing basis. We intend to be at the forefront of technological development, and intend to focus a significant part of our efforts on this, as we have done historically. Continuing R&D activities at the San Marcos facility and our collaboration with Texas State University, Rice, UA, and the numerous other research centers and departments with which we have relationships will be important aspects of our strategy.

 

Solterra plans to utilize QMC’s patented low-cost, high-volume quantum dot production combined with TQD technology licensed from Rice to commercialize quantum dot solar cells at a cost that is competitive with conventional fossil fuel generation on an unsubsidized basis.

 

Our business is subject to various types of government regulations, including restrictions on the chemical composition of nanomaterials used in life sciences and other sensitive applications, and regulation of hazardous materials used in or produced by the manufacture or use of QDs. Management believes the patented (owned and licensed) processes and proprietary manufacturing equipment employed allow us to comply with current regulations. However, new regulations or requirements may develop which could adversely affect the Company or its products in the future.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of December 31, 2016 we had a working capital deficit of $1,922,062, with total current assets and liabilities of $51,507 and $1,973,169, respectively. Included in the liabilities are $362,100 that is owed to our officers, directors and employees for services rendered and accrued through December 31, 2016, $85,042 of convertible debentures, net of unamortized discount that are due within one year. As a result, we have relied on financing through the issuance of common stock and convertible debentures.

 

As of December 31, 2016, we have cash and cash equivalent assets of $6,821 and continue to incur losses in operations. Over the past five years we have primarily relied on sales of common stock and debt instruments to support operations as well as employees and consultants agreeing to defer payment of wages and fees owed to them and/or converting such wages and fees into securities of the Company. Management believes it will be necessary for the Company to rely on external financing to supplement working capital in order to meet the Company’s liquidity needs in fiscal year 2017 and 2018; the success of securing such financing on terms acceptable to the Company cannot be assured. The Company is seeking to raise to $2,500,000 in equity and/or debt financings to support operations over the next twelve months. These financings, plus the potential exercise of stock options and stock purchase warrants previously issued, coupled with material reductions in general & administrative expenses, should provide sufficient working capital to scale up to full production over the next six months. If we are unable to achieve the financing necessary to continue our plan of operations, our stockholders may lose their entire investment in the Company.

 

The following table summarizes the net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated:

 

    Six months ended  
    December 31,  
    2016     2015  
    (unaudited)  
Operating activities   $ (1,152,293 )   $ (816,812 )
Investing activities   $ (32,871 )   $ 21,682  
Financing activities   $ 925,000     $ 430,500  

 

Operating Activities: Net cash used in operating activities was $1,152,293 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $816,812 for the same period of 2015, an increase of $335,481. The increase was due to primarily driven by an increase of general and administrative expenses and increased research and development costs.

 

Investing Activities: Net cash used in investing activities was $32,871 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $21,682 for the same period of 2015, a net decrease of cash provided by $54,553.

 

Financing Activities: Net cash provided by financing activities was $925,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2016 compared to $430,500 for the same period of 2015, an increase of $494,500. The increase is due to proceeds received from conversion of convertible debentures and warrants exercised.

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes we will be able to meet our obligations and continue our operations for the next fiscal year. Realization values may be substantially different from carrying values as shown and these consolidated financial statements do not give effect to adjustments that would be necessary to reflect the carrying value and classification of assets and liabilities should we be unable to continue as a going concern. As of December 31, 2016, we had not yet achieved profitable operations, had a working capital deficit of $1,922,062 and expect to incur further losses in the development of the business, all of which casts substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate future profitable operations and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. We continue to explore available financing options, including, without limitation, the sale of equity, debt borrowing and/or the receipt of product licensing fees and royalties. We can provide no assurances that future financing, if needed, will be obtained on terms satisfactory to us, if at all. In this respect, see Note 1 in our notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information as to the possibility that we may not be able to continue as a going concern.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to Three Months Ended December 31, 2015

 

General and administrative expenses

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company incurred $1,825,983 of general and administrative expenses compared with $2,410,431 incurred in the three month period ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $584,448. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to decreases in stock based employee compensation of $1,077,465 less increases of $359,850 in employee compensation.

 

Included in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was employee compensation of $579,993, legal and audit fees of $164,305, other professional fees of $256,673, travel expense of $14,556, corporate expense of $155,353, stock-based compensation of $621,350, and other expenses of $33,753.

 

Included in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2015 was employee compensation of $220,143, legal and audit fees of $134,765, other professional fees of $201,120, travel expense of $23,047, corporate expense of $101,313, stock-based compensation of $1,698,815, and other expenses of $31,228.

 

Research and development expenses

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company incurred $126,343 of research and development expenses, an increase of $70,619 from the $55,724 recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2015. The increase is primarily due to increased expenditures for lab equipment, chemicals and consumables in the San Marcos facility.

 

Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debenture

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2016 the Company incurred $24,381 of beneficial conversion expense compared to $0 recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2015. The increase in beneficial conversion expenses was due to the issuance of new convertible debentures during the three months ending December 31, 2016.

 

Interest expense, net

 

Interest expense recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $63,743 compared to $10,466 in the three months ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $53,277. The increased interest expense recorded in the three months ending December 31, 2016 was primarily related to the 8% interest rate on the April to June and August 2016 debentures of outstanding convertible debentures.

 

Accretion of debt discount

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2016 the Company recorded $186,569 of accretion of debt discount expense, an increase of $143,532 from the $43,037 recorded for the three months ended December 31, 2015. The increase in accretion of debt discount expense is primarily related to the issuance of the April-June and August 2016 convertible debentures during the quarter.

 

Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to Six Months Ended December 31, 2015

 

General and administrative expenses

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016, the Company incurred $3,013,784 of general and administrative expenses compared with $3,308,325 incurred in the six month period ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $294,541. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was due to decreases in stock based compensation of $1,083,568, decrease in travel and related costs of $25,458, increases in employee compensation of $518,402, increases in legal and audit expenses of $157,154, increases in corporate expenses of $108,966, increases in other professional of $25,011, and increases in other expenses of $4,452.

 

Included in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2016 was employee compensation of $1,001,194, legal and audit fees of $426,925, other professional fees of $354,132, travel expense of $23,430, corporate expense of $295,225, stock-based compensation of $846,652, and other expenses of $66,226.

 

Included in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2015 was employee compensation of $482,792, legal and audit fees of $269,771, other professional fees of $329,121, travel expense of $48,888, corporate expense of $186,259, and stock based compensation of $1,930,220, and other expenses of $61,774.

 

Research and development expenses

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016 the Company incurred $271,802 of research and development expenses, an increase of $125,747 from the $146,055 recorded for the six months ended December 31, 2015. The increase is primarily due to increased expenditures for lab equipment, chemicals and consumables in the San Marcos facility.

 

Beneficial conversion feature on convertible debenture

 

During the six months ended December 31, 2016 the Company incurred $94,298 of beneficial conversion expense compared to $0 recorded for the six months ended December 31, 2015. The increase in beneficial conversion expenses was due to the issuance of four convertible debentures during the six months ending December 31, 2016 with no convertible debentures issued in the comparable period in 2015.

 

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Interest expense

 

Interest expense recorded in the six months ended December 31, 2016 was $128,908 compared to interest expense of $21,571, an increase of $107,337.

 

The increase is primarily related to the 8% interest associated with the $1,465,000 of convertible debentures issued in April-June and August, 2016.

 

Accretion of debt discount

 

Accretion of debt discount expense recorded in the six months ended December 31, 2016 was $299,857 compared with $85,224 for the period ending December 31, 2015.

 

The increase in debt discount is primarily related to the discount recorded on the $1,565,000 convertible debentures issued in 2016 and four convertible debentures issued during the six months ended December 31, 2016.

 

The following table sets forth our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated:

 

    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
    December 31,   December 31,
    2016   2015   2016   2015
    (unaudited)        
Statement of Operations Information:                
Revenues   $ 19,500     $ -     $ 24,500     $ -  
General and administrative   $ 1,825,983       2,410,431       3,013,784       3,308,325  
Research and development     126,343       55,724       271,802       146,055  
Gain on settlement     -       -        -        (174,568
Beneficial conversion expense     24,381       -       94,298        -  
Interest expense, net     63,743       10,466       128,908       21,571  
Accretion of debt discount     186,569       43,037       299,857       85,224  

  

Off-balance sheet arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements including arrangements that would affect our liquidity, capital resources, market risk support and credit risk support or other benefits.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that the information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We performed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on their evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at December 31, 2016.

 

Change in Accounting Staff

 

Subsequent to December 31, 2016 and prior to the filing of this Form 10-Q, there has been a complete change in the Company’s accounting staff, including the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to March 31, 2017, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) will conduct an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and internal controls which include a review of the controls’ (i) objectives, (ii) design, (iii) implementation, and (iv) the effect of the controls on the information generated for use in quarterly and annual reports. In the course of the evaluation, the CEO and CFO will seek to identify data errors, control problems, acts of fraud, and if appropriate, then seek to confirm that appropriate corrective action, including process improvements to be undertaken. This type of evaluation will be done on a quarterly basis so that the conclusions concerning the effectiveness of our controls can be reported in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual reports on Form 10-K. The overall goals of these various evaluation activities are to monitor our disclosure controls and internal controls, and to make modifications if and as necessary.

 

We do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and all instances of fraud. Disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Further, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all disclosure controls and procedures, no evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures can provide absolute assurance that we have detected all our control deficiencies and instances of fraud, if any. The design of disclosure controls and procedures also is based partly on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting except as set forth above.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is not subject to any material legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

As a Smaller Reporting Company as defined Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to provide the information requested by this Item 1A.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

From July 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, we had the following sales of unregistered equity securities:

 

              Consideration Received and        
              Description of Underwriting or       If Option, Warrant or
              Other Discounts to Market       Convertible Security,
    Title of         Price or Convertible Security   Exemption from   Terms of Exercise or
Date of Sale   Security   Number Sold     Afforded to Purchases   Registration Claimed   Conversion
                       
August 2016   Common Stock     500,000     Shares issued as stock-based compensation; no commissions paid   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Not applicable
August 2016   Common Stock     250,000     Shares issued for services; no commissions paid   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Not applicable
August 2016   Common Stock Warrants     833,200     Issuance of stock warrants   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Warrants exercisable at $0.15 per share through August 23, 2021
September 2016   Common Stock     200,000     Shares issued with convertible promissory note   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Not applicable
September 2016   Common Stock Options     2,450,000     Issuance of stock options   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Options exercisable at $0.12 per share through September 20, 2021
September 2016   Common Stock Warrants     250,000     Issuance of stock warrants   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Warrants exercisable at $0.12 per share through September 15, 2019
September 2016   Common Stock Warrants     416,667     Issuance of stock warrants   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Warrants exercisable at $0.15 per share through September 29, 2021
October 2016   Common Stock and Warrants    

8,750,000

   

Issuance of common stock

  Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Sale of common stock at $0.06 per share; Cashless exercise of warrants
October 2016   Common Stock and Warrants    

1,285,708

    Issuance of common stock   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Sale of common stock at $0.12 per share
November 2016   Common Stock    

2,000,000

    Issuance of common stock   Section 4(2); and/or Rule 506   Issuance of common stock at $0.10 per share

 

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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

In February, 2017, the Company elected Chris Benjamin, formerly CFO and a director of the Company, a Director and head of the Company’s audit committee.

 

Item 6. Exhibits (items indicated by an (*) are filed herewith)

 

The following exhibits are all previously filed in connection with our Form 8-K filed November 10, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

 

2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization, dated as of October 15, 2008, by and among Quantum Materials Corp., Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc., the shareholders of Solterra and Greg Chapman, as Indemnitor.
     
3.1   Articles of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed October 5, 2007.)
     
3.2   2010 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 filed on September 29, 2014.)
     
3.3   2013 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation. (Incorporated by reference to the Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 filed on September 29, 2014.)
     
3.4   Bylaws. (Incorporated by reference to Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed October 5, 2007.)
     
10.1   License Agreement by and between William Marsh Rice University and Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. dated August 20, 2008.
     
10.2   Letter dated October 2, 2008 from Rice University amending the License Agreement contained in Exhibit 10.1.
     
10.3   Agreement with Arizona State University executed by ASU on October 8, 2008 and executed by Solterra on September 18, 2008.
     
10.4   Letters dated November 5, 2009 and November 5, 2009 amending Rice University Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed for the year ended June 30, 2009.)
     
10.5   License Agreement between The University of Arizona and the issuer dated July 2009. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.)
     
10.6   Letter dated December 16, 2010 from Rice University amending the License Agreement contained in Exhibit 10.1 (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2010.)
     
10.7   Amendment to Exclusive Patent License Agreement between University of Arizona and Solterra Renewable Technologies (i.e. amendment to exhibit 10.7). (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 filed on February 14, 2011.)

 

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10.8   Amended License Agreement by and between William Marsh Rice University and Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K dated September 19, 2013.)
     
10.9   License Agreement by and between William Marsh Rice University and Quantum Materials Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K dated September 19, 2013.)
     
10.10   Second Amendment to Issuer’s Agreement with University of Arizona. (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.)
     
10.11   Employment Agreement — Stephen Squires. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed January 23, 2013.)
     
10.12   Employment Agreement — David Doderer (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed January 23, 2013.)
     
10.13   Employment Agreement – Craig Lindberg (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed June 17, 2015.)
     
10.14   Agreement with Christopher Benjamin, former officer/director (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.)
     
10.15   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement – Stephen Squires (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed December 15, 2015.)
     
10.16   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement – David Doderer (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed December 15, 2015.)
     
10.17   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement – Craig Lindberg (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed December 15, 2015.)
     
10.18   Amended License Agreement by and between William Marsh Rice University and Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed April 1, 2016.)
     
10.19   Amended License Agreement by and between William Marsh Rice University and Quantum Materials Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed April 1, 2016.)
     
10.20   Amended License Agreement by and between The University of Arizona and Solterra Renewable Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed June 9, 2016.)
     
10.21   Employment Agreement – Sri Peruvemba (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed June 16, 2016.)
     
10.22   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement – Stephen Squires (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed June 16, 2016.)
     
10.23   Amended and Restated Subscription Agreement dated January 15, 2015 by and among Quantum Materials Corp., Carson Diversified Investments, LP and Carson Haysco Holdings, LP. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed October 14, 2016.)
     

10.24

 

  Agreement dated October 10, 2016 by and among Quantum Materials Corp., Carson Diversified Investments, LP and Carson Haysco Holdings, LP. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed October 14, 2016.)
     

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  Resignation Agreement of Sriram Peruvemba dated December 22, 2016. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed December 30, 2016.)
     
10.26   Resignation Agreement of Craig Lindberg dated as of February 1, 2017. (Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed February 3, 2017.)

 

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21.1   Subsidiaries of Registrant listing state of incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K for fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.)
     
31(a)   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification — Principal Executive Officer *
     
31(b)   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification — Principal Financial Officer *
     
32(a)   Section 1350 Certification — Principal Executive Officer *
     
32(b)   Section 1350 Certification — Principal Financial Officer *
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document *
     
101.SCH   Document, XBRL Taxonomy Extension *
     
101.CAL   Calculation Linkbase, XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition *
     
101.DEF   Linkbase, XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels *
     
101.LAB   Linkbase, XBRL Taxonomy Extension *
     
101.PRE   Presentation Linkbase *

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

  QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.
   
Date: March 3, 2017 /s/ Stephen Squires
  Stephen Squires
  Principal Executive Officer
   
Date: March 3, 2017 /s/ E. J. Schloss
  E.J. Schloss
  Principal Financial Officer

 

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