ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
On
December 11, 2018, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form
S-3 (File No. 333-228749) using a shelf registration process relating to the securities described in this prospectus supplement,
which registration statement was declared effective on February 1, 2019 and was amended by post-effective amendment no. 1, filed
with the SEC on May 6, 2019.
This
document is in two parts. The first part is the prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of this offering of
common stock. The second part is the accompanying base prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference, which provides
more general information about the securities we may offer, some of which may not apply to the securities offered by this prospectus
supplement. Generally, when we refer to this “prospectus,” we are referring to both the prospectus supplement and
the accompanying base prospectus combined. We urge you to carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base
prospectus, and the documents incorporated herein and therein, before buying any of the securities being offered under this prospectus
supplement. This prospectus supplement may add to, update or change information contained in the accompanying base prospectus.
To the extent that any statement that we make in this prospectus supplement is inconsistent with statements made in the accompanying
base prospectus or any documents incorporated by reference therein, the statements made in this prospectus supplement will be
deemed to modify or supersede those made in the accompanying base prospectus and such documents incorporated by reference therein.
You
should rely only on the information contained, or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus supplement, contained, or incorporated
by reference, in the accompanying base prospectus or contained in any free writing prospectus we have distributed in connection
with this offering. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. No dealer, salesperson or other person
is authorized to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus. You should not rely on any unauthorized information or representation. This prospectus supplement is an offer
to sell only the securities offered hereby, and only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. You
should assume that the information in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and any free writing prospectus
distributed by us is accurate only as of the date on the front of the applicable document and that any information we have incorporated
by reference is accurate only as of the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of
this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus, any free writing prospectus or any sale of a security.
We
are not making any representation to you regarding the legality of an investment in the shares of our common stock by you under
applicable law. You should consult with your own legal advisors as to the legal, tax, business, financial and related aspects
of a purchase of the common stock.
Information
contained on or accessible through our website does not constitute part of this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base
prospectus.
Unless
otherwise mentioned or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus to “Houston American Energy,” “Houston American,” “Company,” “we,”
“us,” and “our” or similar references refer to Houston American Energy Corp. and its subsidiaries.
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
This
summary highlights certain information about us, this offering and information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus supplement,
in the accompanying base prospectus and in the documents we incorporate by reference. This summary is not complete
and does not contain all of the information that you should consider before investing in our securities. To fully understand
this offering and its consequences to you, you should read this entire prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus
and any free writing prospectus distributed by us carefully, including the information contained under the heading “Risk
Factors” beginning on page S-4 in this prospectus supplement and beginning on page 5 of the accompanying base prospectus,
and the financial statements and other information incorporated by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus including “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2019, and our subsequently filed reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for more information
about important risks you should consider before making an investment decision.
Houston
American Energy Corp.
Our
Business
Houston
American Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition,
and production of natural gas and crude oil properties in the U.S. Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions, particularly Texas and
Louisiana, and in the South American country of Colombia.
We
focus on early identification of, and entrance into, existing and emerging resource plays. We do not operate properties
but typically seek to partner with, or invest in, larger operators in the development of resources or retain interests, with or
without contribution on our part, in prospects identified, packaged and promoted to larger operators. By entering these
plays earlier and partnering with, investing in or promoting to, larger operators, we believe we can capture larger resource potential
at lower cost and minimize our exposure to drilling risks and costs and ongoing operating costs.
We,
along with our partners, actively manage our resources through opportunistic acquisitions and divestitures where reserves can
be identified, developed, monetized and financial resources redeployed with the objective of growing reserves, production and
shareholder value.
Recent
Developments
Since
the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, a marked slowdown in global economic activity and demand for oil and gas has
adversely effected energy prices resulting in an adverse change in the economics of oil and gas companies, including Houston American,
including lower revenues, impairment charges and delays and abandonments of planned operations, among other adverse consequences.
In response, our staff has begun working remotely and many of our key vendors, service suppliers and partners have similarly begun
to work remotely. Such work arrangements have, in some instances resulted longer time to execute functions, higher operating costs
and uncertainty regarding the timing and reliability of services and supplies.
During
2020, we participated in drilling operations consisting of (i) drilling and completion of our Frost #2H well in Yoakum County,
Texas with the well going on production during the last week of September 2020; (ii) drilling of the Lou Brock #1-H well in Hockley
County, Texas during the quarter ended September 30, 2020; and (iii) drilling, by Hupecol Meta, of which we are an owner, of the
Montuno-1 well as a dry hole on the CPO-11 block in the Llanos Basin of Colombia.
During
2020, we (i) acquired a 20% working interest in two blocks totaling 820 gross acres within an area of mutual interest with our
existing Hockley County, Texas acreage; (ii) sold our interests in two marginal wells to eliminate plugging liability; (iii) amended
the lease on our Crown Paper acreage reducing our royalty interest from 25% to 20%; and (iv) shut-in our O’Brien #3-H well
in Reeves County, Texas for repair work.
In
July 2020, we effected a 1-for-12.5 reverse split of our common stock.
Effective
December 1, 2020, James Schoonover retired as our President and Chief Executive Officer and John Terwilliger was appointed as
a director and as our President and Chief Executive Officer.
For
a more complete description of our business, and recent developments affecting our business, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2019, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2019, as well as other filings made with the SEC and incorporated herein by reference.
Company
Information
Our
executive offices are located at 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas 77002, and our telephone number is (713) 222-6966.
Our corporate website is located at www.houstonamerican.com. We make available free of charge through our website our annual
report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports filed or furnished
pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably
practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. Information on our website does not constitute
part of this prospectus supplement.
THE
OFFERING
Issuer
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Houston
American Energy Corp.
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Securities
Offered by Us
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Shares
of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $4,768,428.
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Manner
of Offering
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“At
the market” offering that may be made from time to time through Univest Securities, LLC, as sales agent using commercially
reasonable efforts. See “Plan of Distribution.”
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Use
of Proceeds
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We
intend to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund our share of drilling and completion costs on one or more wells being
drilled, or planned to be drilled, for acquisition of mineral interests and for general corporate purposes. See
“Use of Proceeds.”
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NYSE
American Symbol
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HUSA
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Risk
Factors
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An
investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, investors should carefully
consider the “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement and beginning on page 5 of the
accompanying base prospectus, as well as the “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as amended, and our subsequently filed Exchange Act reports.
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RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in our common stock involves risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors and the risk factors contained
in the accompanying base prospectus, as well as the risk factors included in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as
amended by Amendment No. 1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as
updated by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, together with all other information
contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus, and the documents incorporated herein and therein by
reference in evaluating our business and prospects. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known to us or that
we currently believe are immaterial, may also impair our business operations. If any of those risks occur, our business, financial
condition, and results of operations could be harmed, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all
or part of your investment.
Risks
relating to our common stock
We
may allocate the net proceeds from this offering in ways that you or other stockholders may not approve.
We
currently intend to use the net proceeds of this offering, if any, to fund our share of drilling and completion costs on one or
more wells being drilled, or planned to be drilled, and for general corporate purposes. This expected use of the net proceeds
from this offering represents our intentions based upon our current plans and business conditions. The amounts and timing of our
actual expenditures may vary significantly depending on numerous factors, including timing of receipts from our customers. Because
the number and variability of factors that will determine our use of the proceeds from this offering, their ultimate use may vary
substantially from their currently intended use. As a result, our management will retain broad discretion over the allocation
of the net proceeds from this offering and could spend the proceeds in ways that do not necessarily improve our operating results
or enhance the value of our common stock. See “Use of Proceeds.”
Future
sales of our common stock in the public market will have a dilutive effect on existing shareholders and such sales, or the perception
that these sales may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
Sales
by us of common stock, whether pursuant to this offering or otherwise, will have a dilutive effect on the percentage ownership
of existing shareholders. Sales by us or our stockholders of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public
markets, or the perception that these sales might occur, could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. We are currently
authorized to issue 12 million shares of common stock and 10 million shares of preferred stock with such designations, rights,
preferences, privileges and restrictions as determined by our board of directors. As of December 31, 2020, we had outstanding
6,977,718 shares of common stock, 1,085 shares of 12.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, which shares of preferred stock
are convertible into up to 434,000 shares of our common stock, and 835 shares of 12.0% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, which
shares of preferred stock are convertible into up to 185,555 shares of our common stock. Additionally, as of December 31, 2020,
we had reserved an aggregate of 883,373 shares of common stock for issuance pursuant to outstanding warrants and stock options.
The potential issuance of such additional shares of common stock, as well as sales of shares in this offering, will dilute the
percentage ownership of existing shareholders and may create downward pressure on the trading price of our common stock.
Our
common stock ranks junior to our outstanding preferred stock with respect to dividends and amounts payable in the event of our
liquidation.
Our
common stock ranks junior to the 1,085 outstanding shares, as of December 31, 2020, of 12.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
and 835 shares of 12.0% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with respect to the payment of dividends and amounts payable in the
event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding-up. Consequently, unless dividends have been paid or set aside for payment on
all outstanding preferred stock for all past dividend periods and the then-current dividend period, no dividends may be declared
or paid on our common stock. In the event of our voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding-up, no distribution
of our assets may be made to holders of our common stock until we have paid to holders of the outstanding preferred stock a liquidation
preference equal to $1,000.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Furthermore, our board of directors has the authority
to issue additional shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions
thereof, including dividend rights, dividend rates, conversion rates, voting rights, terms of redemption, redemption prices and
liquidation preferences and, which may be superior to those of the common stock, without further vote or action by the stockholders.
Because
we have no plans to pay dividends on our common stock, investors must look solely to stock appreciation for a return on their
investment in us.
We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain all future
earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. Any payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of our
board of directors and will depend on, among other things, our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness,
statutory and contractual restrictions applying to the payment of dividends and other considerations that our board of directors
may deem relevant. Covenants contained in the certificates of designations for our preferred stock restrict our ability to pay
dividends on our common stock. Investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur,
as the only way to realize a return on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our common stock.
The
actual number of shares of common stock that we will issue under the Sales Agreement, at any one time or in total, is uncertain.
Subject
to certain limitations in the Sales Agreement and compliance with applicable law, we have the discretion to deliver placement
notices to Univest at any time throughout the term of the Sales Agreement. The number of shares of common stock that are sold
by Univest after we deliver a placement notice will fluctuate based on the market price of the common stock during the sales period
and limits that we set with Univest.
The
shares of common stock offered under this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may be sold in “at the
market” offerings, and investors who buy shares at different times will likely pay different prices.
Investors
who purchase shares of common stock under this prospectus at different times will likely pay different prices, and so may experience
different outcomes in their investment results. We will have discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices,
and numbers of shares of common stock sold, and there is no minimum or maximum sales price. Investors may experience declines
in the value of their shares of common stock as a result of share sales made at prices lower than the prices that such investors
paid.
Risks
relating to our operations on in the Permian Basin
We
are substantially dependent upon the results of our Permian Basin drilling program as to which there is no assurance of success.
While
we continue to hold other mineral interests in the U.S. and Colombia, our future success and profitability is substantially dependent
upon the results of our drilling program on our holdings in the Permian Basin. We have drilled four producing wells on our Permian
Basin acreage, of which one is presently shut-in, with a fifth well having been drilled but not yet producing. There is no assurance
as to the ultimate production or the ultimate economic viability of future drilling operations on our Permian Basin acreage. If
our Permian Basin drilling program is not successful, for any reason, we may not have sufficient cash flow to support future operations
or pursuit of alternative resource plays and may be required to sell assets or raise additional capital to support basic working
capital needs.
We
may require substantial additional capital to support our drilling program.
We
do not presently have the available capital resources to fulfill our anticipated share of costs associated with expected drilling
operations on our Permian Basin acreage. We require additional financial resources to fund planned, drilling and completion operations
in the Permian Basin. Even if we successfully sell all of the shares of common stock offered hereby, there is no assurance that
we will have adequate financing resources, from financing activities or operations, to fully fund our share of anticipated drilling
and completion costs. If, for any reason, we lack the necessary funding to pay our share of all drilling and development costs,
we may be subject to certain penalty provisions relating to, or loss in part or in whole of, our interest in our acreage holdings.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain
statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, our
filings with the SEC and our public releases, including, but not limited to, information regarding the status and progress of
our operating activities, the plans and objectives of our management, assumptions regarding our future performance and plans,
and any financial guidance provided therein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A(i) of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,”
“estimate,” “continues,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “foresee,” “expect,”
“should,” “could,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” or their negatives
and similar expressions identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying
words.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus are based on our expectations,
which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based
on currently known market conditions and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they
are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s
assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements
contained in this prospectus are not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will
be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated
or implied in the forward-looking statements due to the factors listed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere
in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of
this prospectus supplement. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons
acting on our behalf. The risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the following: our business strategy;
our financial position; our cash flow and liquidity; declines in the prices we receive for our oil and gas affecting our operating
results and cash flows; economic slowdowns that can adversely affect consumption of oil and gas by businesses and consumers; uncertainties
in estimating our oil and gas reserves; replacing our oil and gas reserves; uncertainties in exploring for and producing oil and
gas; our inability to obtain financing necessary in order to fund our operations, capital expenditures, and to meet our other
obligations; availability of drilling and production equipment and field service providers; disruptions, capacity constraints
in, or other limitations on pipeline systems which deliver our gas and other processing and transportation considerations; competition
in the oil and gas industry; our inability to retain and attract key personnel; the effects of government regulation and permitting
and other legal requirements; political instability in Colombia which could affect our right and ability to produce and exploit
our holdings in that country; weather patterns and poor field infrastructure which could affect our ability to produce and exploit
our holdings in Colombia; costs associated with perfecting title to mineral rights in some of our properties; and, other factors
discussed under “Risk Factors.”
Other
factors besides those described in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus or the documents we incorporate
by reference herein or therein could also affect our actual results. These forward-looking statements are largely based on our
expectations and beliefs concerning future events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates
and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations
and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
may issue and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $4,768,428 from time to time.
Because there is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to close this offering, the actual total public offering amount,
commissions paid by us and proceeds that we receive, if any, are not determinable at this time. We estimate that the net proceeds
from the sale of shares of our common stock in this offering may be up to approximately $4,592,375, after deducting Univest’s
commission and estimated offering expenses payable by us.
To
the extent that we receive proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock hereunder, we intend to use the net proceeds to fund
our share of drilling and completion costs on one or more wells being drilled, or planned to be drilled, for acquisition of mineral
interests and for general corporate purposes.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
have entered into an at-the-market sales agreement, dated as of January 26, 2021 (the “Sales Agreement”), with
Univest pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock having aggregate sales proceeds of up to $4,768,428
from time to time through Univest as our sales agent. Univest may sell the shares of our common stock by any method that is
deemed to be an “at the market offering”, as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act, including,
without limitation, sales made directly on or through the NYSE, on any other existing trading market for shares of our common
stock, or sales made to or through a market maker. In addition, subject to the terms of the Sales Agreement, with our prior written
consent, Univest may sell shares of our common stock by any other method permitted by law, or as may be required by the rules
or regulations of the NYSE or such other trading market on which our common stock is listed or quoted, including, but not limited
to, in negotiated transactions.
As
our sales agent, Univest will not engage in any transactions that stabilize the price of our common stock.
Each
time we wish to issue and sell common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement, we will notify Univest of the number of shares of
common stock to be issued, the dates on which such sales are anticipated to be made and any minimum price below which sales may
not be made. Once we have so instructed Univest, unless they decline to accept the terms of such notice, Univest has agreed to
use its commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices to sell such shares of common stock
up to the amount specified on such terms. The obligations of Univest under the Sales Agreement to sell shares of our common stock
is subject to a number of conditions that we must meet.
The
settlement between us and Univest is generally anticipated to occur on the second (2nd) trading day following the date
on which the sale was made. Sales of our common stock as contemplated in this prospectus supplement will be settled through the
facilities of The Depository Trust Company or by such other means upon which we and Univest may agree. There is no arrangement
for funds to be received in an escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
We
will pay Univest a commission equal to an aggregate of 3% of the gross proceeds we receive from the sales of our common stock
and will reimburse the expenses of Univest in connection with the offering in an amount up to $18,000. Based on the closing price
of our common stock of $2.33 per share on January 26, 2021, because we are limited to the sale of common stock with
gross proceeds aggregating $4,768,428, the maximum number of shares of common stock we could sell in this offering is 2,046,535.
If 2,046,535 shares of common stock were sold at the January 26, 2021 closing sales price, we would receive
approximately $4,768,428 in gross proceeds, or approximately $4,625,375 in proceeds net of Univest’s fee and
before offering expenses. The actual net proceeds to us will vary depending on the number of shares of common stock sold and the
prices of such sales. Because there is no minimum offering amount required, the actual total may be substantially less than the
maximum amount set forth above. We estimate that the total expenses for the offering, excluding compensation payable to Univest
under the terms of the Sales Agreement, will be approximately $33,000.
In
connection with the sale of our common stock on our behalf, Univest may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the
meaning of the Securities Act, and the compensation of Univest may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have
agreed to provide indemnification and contribution to Univest with respect to certain civil liabilities, including liabilities
under the Securities Act.
The
offering of our common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the second (2nd) year anniversary
of the date of the Sales Agreement, (ii) the sale of all shares of our common stock provided for in this prospectus supplement,
or (iii) the termination of the Sales Agreement by us or Univest pursuant to the terms thereof.
This
summary of the material provisions of the Sales Agreement does not purport to be a complete statement of its terms and conditions.
A copy of the Sales Agreement is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated by reference into the registration
statement of which this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus form a part. See “Incorporation of Certain
Information by Reference” on page S-10 of this prospectus supplement and “Where You Can Find More Information”
on page S-9 of this prospectus supplement.
To
the extent required by Regulation M under the Exchange Act, Univest will not engage in any market making activities involving
our common stock while the offering is ongoing under this prospectus supplement.
LEGAL
MATTERS
Certain
legal matters with respect to the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Michael W. Sanders, Attorney at Law,
Dripping Springs, Texas. Mr. Sanders holds 25 shares of our 12.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and stock options to purchase
8,000 shares of our common stock. Sullivan & Worcester LLP, New York, New York, is counsel for Univest in connection with
this offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements of Houston American Energy as of and for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31,
2018 have been incorporated by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the reports of Marcum LLP,
independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as an expert
in accounting and auditing.
Certain
estimates of our proved oil and gas reserves incorporated by reference herein were based upon engineering reports prepared by
Lonquist & Co, LLC and Russell K. Hall & Associates, Inc., independent petroleum consultants. These estimates are incorporated
by reference herein in reliance on the authority of such firms as experts in such matters.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the SEC. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports,
proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers
that file electronically with the SEC, including us. The SEC’s website can be found at http://www.sec.gov. In addition,
we make available free of charge on or through our website copies of these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we
electronically file or furnish them to the SEC. Our website can be found at http://www.houstonamerican.com. The
contents of our website, however, are not a part of this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base
prospectus.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
We
are allowed to incorporate by reference information contained in documents that we file with the SEC. This means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring you to those documents. You should read the information incorporated by reference for
more detail. We incorporate by reference in two ways. First, we list below certain documents that we have already filed with the
SEC. The information in these documents is considered part of this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus. Second,
the information in documents that we file in the future will update and supersede the current information in, and be incorporated
by reference in, this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus. Any documents that we subsequently file with the
SEC will automatically update and replace any information previously filed with the SEC. Thus, for example, in the case of a conflict
or inconsistency between information set forth in this prospectus supplement and information incorporated by reference into this
prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information contained in the document that was filed later.
We
incorporate by reference into this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus the documents listed below that we previously
filed with the SEC and any additional documents that we may file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act from the date of this prospectus supplement until the termination of this offering (in each case, except for
the information furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 in any current report on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A or corresponding information
furnished under Item 9.01 of Form 8-K):
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020, and Amendment No. 1
to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on April 14, 2020;
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Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2020, the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2020, filed with the SEC on August 14, 2020, and the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020, filed
with the SEC on November 13, 2020;
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Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 2, 2020, June 23, 2020, July 21, 2020 and November 12, 2020;
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Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on May 12, 2020; and
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Registration Statement on Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on July 26, 2010, including any amendments or reports filed for the
purpose of updating the description of our common stock therein.
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In
accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and
our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other
document filed under the Securities Act, except as will be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
We
will provide each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus is
delivered, a copy of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and
accompanying base prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus upon written or
oral request at no cost to the requester. Requests should be directed to: Houston American Energy Corp., 801 Travis, Suite 1425,
Houston, Texas 77002, Attn: Investor Relations, telephone: (713) 222-6966.
This
prospectus supplement is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC. That registration statement
contains more information than this prospectus supplement regarding us and our securities, including certain exhibits and schedules.
You can obtain a copy of the registration statement from the SEC at the address listed above or from the SEC’s website.
You
should rely only on the information provided in and incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying
base prospectus. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the
information in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on
the front cover of these documents.
PROSPECTUS
$12,000,000
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Debt
Securities
Warrants
Units
HOUSTON
AMERICAN ENERGY CORP.
We
may, from time to time in one or more offerings, offer and sell up to $12,000,000 in the aggregate of common stock, preferred
stock, debt securities, warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing,
either individually or as units comprised of one or more of the other securities.
This
prospectus provides a general description of the securities we may offer. We will provide the specific terms of the securities
offered in one or more supplements to this prospectus. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided
to you in connection with these offerings. You should read carefully this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and
any related free writing prospectus, as well as any documents incorporated by reference before you invest in any of our securities.
This prospectus may not be used to offer or sell any securities unless accompanied by the applicable prospectus supplement.
Our
common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “HUSA.”
As
of December 10, 2018, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $11.1
million, based on 62,425,140 shares of outstanding common stock, of which approximately 10.4 million shares are held by affiliates,
and a price of $0.214 per share, which was the last reported sale price of our common stock on the NYSE American on December 10,
2018. During the 12 calendar months prior to and including December 10, 2018, we sold an aggregate of $770,428 of securities pursuant
to General Instruction I.B.6. of Form S-3. So long as we are subject to Instruction I.B.6. of Form S-3, under no circumstances
will we offer securities under this Prospectus in any 12 calendar month period having an aggregate market value greater than one-third
of the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by our non-affiliates.
Investing
in our securities involves risk. You should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk
Factors” beginning on page 5 of this prospectus and contained in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free
writing prospectus.
We
will sell these securities directly to investors, through agents designated from time to time or to or through underwriters or
dealers. For additional information on the methods of sale, you should refer to the section entitled “Plan of Distribution”
in this prospectus. If any underwriters are involved in the sale of any securities with respect to which this prospectus is being
delivered, the names of such underwriters and any applicable commissions or discounts will be set forth in a prospectus supplement.
The price to the public of such securities and the net proceeds we expect to receive from such sale will also be set forth in
a prospectus supplement.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is February 1, 2019
TABLE
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ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, using a
“shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may from time to time sell common stock, preferred
stock, debt securities or warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing,
either individually or as units comprised of one or more of the other securities, in one or more offerings up to a total dollar
amount of $12,000,000. We have provided to you in this prospectus a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time
we sell securities under this shelf registration, we will, to the extent required by law, provide a prospectus supplement that
will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses
to be provided to you that may contain material information relating to these offerings. The prospectus supplement and any related
free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this
prospectus or in any documents that we have incorporated by reference into this prospectus. To the extent there is a conflict
between the information contained in this prospectus and the prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus, you
should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement or the related free writing prospectus; provided that if any statement
in one of these documents is inconsistent with a statement in another document having a later date — for example, a document
incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus — the statement
in the document having the later date modifies or supersedes the earlier statement.
We
have not authorized any dealer, agent or other person to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained
or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement. You must not rely upon any information
or representation not contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or an accompanying prospectus supplement. This
prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement, if any, do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any securities other than the registered securities to which they relate, nor do this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus
supplement constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction to any person to
whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. You should not assume that the information contained
in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus is accurate on any date subsequent
to the date set forth on the front of the document or that any information we have incorporated by reference is correct on any
date subsequent to the date of the document incorporated by reference (as our business, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects may have changed since that date), even though this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related
free writing prospectus is delivered or securities are sold on a later date.
As
permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, includes
additional information not contained in this prospectus. You may read the registration statement and the other reports we file
with the SEC at the SEC’s web site or at the SEC’s offices described below under the heading “Where You Can
Find Additional Information.”
SUMMARY
This
summary highlights selected information from this prospectus and does not contain all of the information that you need to consider
in making your investment decision. You should carefully read the entire prospectus, including the risks of investing discussed
under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 5, the information incorporated by reference, including our financial statements,
and the exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. When used in this prospectus, the terms “Houston
American Energy”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company” refer to Houston American
Energy Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or as the context otherwise requires.
About
Houston American Energy Corp.
Houston
American Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition
and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Our principal properties and operations are in the U.S. Permian Basin.
Additionally, we have properties in the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Texas and Louisiana, and in the South American country
of Colombia.
We
focus on early identification of, and opportunistic entrance into, existing and emerging resource plays. We do not operate properties
but typically seek to partner with, or invest along-side, larger operators in the development of resources or retain interests,
with or without contribution on our part, in prospects identified, packaged and promoted to larger operators. By entering these
plays earlier, identifying stranded blocks and partnering with, or promoting to, larger operators, we believe we can capture larger
resource potential at lower cost and minimize our exposure to drilling risks and costs and ongoing operating costs.
We,
along with our partners, actively manage our resources through opportunistic acquisitions and divestitures where reserves can
be identified, developed, monetized and financial resources redeployed with the objective of growing reserves, production and
shareholder value.
Our
executive offices are located at 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas 77002, and our telephone number is (713) 222-6966. Our
corporate website is located at www.houstonamerican.com. We make available free of charge through our Internet website
our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed
or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as soon
as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC. Information on our website
does not constitute part of this prospectus or any prospectus supplement.
The
Securities We May Offer
We
may offer shares of our common stock and preferred stock, various series of debt securities and warrants to purchase any of such
securities, either individually or in units, with a total value of up to $12,000,000 from time to time under this prospectus,
together with any applicable prospectus supplement and related free writing prospectus, at prices and on terms to be determined
by market conditions at the time of offering. If we issue any debt securities at a discount from their original stated principal
amount, then, for purposes of calculating the total dollar amount of all securities issued under this prospectus, we will treat
the initial offering price of the debt securities as the total original principal amount of the debt securities. Each time we
offer securities under this prospectus, we will provide offerees with a prospectus supplement that will describe the specific
amounts, prices and other important terms of the securities being offered, including, to the extent applicable:
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prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update
or change information contained in this prospectus or in documents we have incorporated by reference. However, no prospectus supplement
or free writing prospectus will offer a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of the effectiveness
of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.
We
may sell the securities to or through underwriters, dealers or agents or directly to purchasers. We, as well as any agents acting
on our behalf, reserve the sole right to accept and to reject in whole or in part any proposed purchase of securities. Each prospectus
supplement will set forth the names of any underwriters, dealers or agents involved in the sale of securities described in that
prospectus supplement and any applicable fee, commission or discount arrangements with them, details regarding any over-allotment
option granted to them, and net proceeds to us. The following is a summary of the securities we may offer with this prospectus.
Common
Stock
We
currently have authorized 150,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. We may offer shares of our common stock
either alone or underlying other registered securities convertible into or exercisable for our common stock. Holders of our common
stock are entitled to such dividends as our board of directors may declare from time to time out of legally available funds, subject
to the preferential rights of the holders of any shares of our preferred stock that are outstanding or that we may issue in the
future. We pay dividends from time to time as determined by our board of directors. Each holder of our common stock is entitled
to one vote per share. In this prospectus, we provide a general description of, among other things, the rights and restrictions
that apply to holders of our common stock.
Preferred
Stock
We
currently have authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,920 shares of which are outstanding.
Under our certificate of incorporation, our board of directors has the authority to issue shares of our preferred stock in one
or more series and to fix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any series
of preferred stock. The particular terms of each class or series of preferred stock, including redemption privileges, liquidation
preferences, voting rights, dividend rights and/or conversion rights, will be more fully described in the applicable prospectus
supplement relating to the preferred stock offered thereby.
The
rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any series of preferred stock that we offer and sell
under this prospectus and applicable prospectus supplements will be set forth in a certificate of designation relating to the
series. We will incorporate by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part the form of any certificate
of designation that describes the terms of the series of preferred stock we are offering before the issuance of shares of that
series of preferred stock. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to
be provided to you related to the series of preferred stock being offered, as well as the complete certificate of designation
that contains the terms of the applicable series of preferred stock.
Debt
Securities
We
may offer general debt obligations, which may be secured or unsecured, senior or subordinated and convertible into shares of our
common stock. In this prospectus, we refer to the senior debt securities and the subordinated debt securities together as the
“debt securities.” We may issue debt securities under a note purchase agreement or under an indenture to be entered
between us and a trustee; a form of the indenture is included as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part. The indenture does not limit the amount of securities that may be issued under it and provides that debt securities
may be issued in one or more series. The senior debt securities will have the same rank as all of our other indebtedness that
is not subordinated. The subordinated debt securities will be subordinated to our senior debt on terms set forth in the applicable
prospectus supplement. In addition, the subordinated debt securities will be effectively subordinated to creditors and preferred
stockholders of our subsidiaries. Our board of directors will determine the terms of each series of debt securities being offered.
This prospectus contains only general terms and provisions of the debt securities. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe
the particular terms of the debt securities offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus
that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of debt securities being offered, as well as the complete note
agreements and/or indentures that contain the terms of the debt securities. Forms of indentures are incorporated by reference
as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and supplemental indentures and forms of debt securities
containing the terms of debt securities being offered will be incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part from reports we file with the SEC.
Warrants
We
may offer warrants for the purchase of shares of our common stock or preferred stock or of debt securities. We may issue the warrants
by themselves or together with preferred stock, common stock or debt securities, and the warrants may be attached to or separate
from any offered securities. Each series of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement to be entered into between
us and the investors or a warrant agent. Our board of directors will determine the terms of the warrants. This prospectus contains
only general terms and provisions of the warrants. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the particular terms of
the warrants being offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize
to be provided to you related to the series of warrants being offered, as well as the complete warrant agreements that contain
the terms of the warrants. Specific warrant agreements will contain additional important terms and provisions and will be incorporated
by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part from reports we file with the SEC.
Units
We
may offer units consisting of our common stock or preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants to purchase any of these securities
in one or more series. We may evidence each series of units by unit certificates that we will issue under a separate agreement.
We may enter into unit agreements with a unit agent. Each unit agent will be a bank or trust company that we select. We will indicate
the name and address of the unit agent in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of units. This
prospectus contains only a summary of certain general features of the units. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe
the particular features of the units being offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus
that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of units being offered, as well as the complete unit agreements
that contain the terms of the units. Specific unit agreements will contain additional important terms and provisions and will
be incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part from reports we file with the
SEC.
RISK
FACTORS
Before
making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks described under “Risk Factors” in the applicable
prospectus supplement and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, or any updates in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,
together with all of the other information appearing in this prospectus or incorporated by reference into this prospectus and
any applicable prospectus supplement. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely
affected by any of these risks. Furthermore, the trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and
you may lose all or part of your investment.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain
statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus, our filings with the SEC and our public releases, including,
but not limited to, information regarding the status and progress of our operating activities, the plans and objectives of our
management, assumptions regarding our future performance and plans, and any financial guidance provided therein are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A(i) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(i) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continues,”
“anticipate,” “intend,” “foresee,” “expect,” “should,” “could,”
“plan,” “predict,” “project,” or their negatives and similar expressions identify these forward-looking
statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are largely based on our expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions
made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and
other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve
a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s assumptions about future events
may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are
not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking
events and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking
statements due to the factors listed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this prospectus. All forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus. We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements
attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf. The risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters,
the following: our business strategy; our financial position; our cash flow and liquidity; integration of acquisitions; declines
in the prices we receive for our oil and gas affecting our operating results and cash flows; economic slowdowns that can adversely
affect consumption of oil and gas by businesses and consumers; uncertainties in estimating our oil and gas reserves; replacing
our oil and gas reserves; uncertainties in exploring for and producing oil and gas; our inability to obtain financing necessary
in order to fund our operations, capital expenditures, and to meet our other obligations; availability of drilling and production
equipment and field service providers; disruptions, capacity constraints in, or other limitations on the pipeline systems which
deliver our gas and other processing and transportation considerations; competition in the oil and gas industry; our inability
to retain and attract key personnel; the effects of government regulation and permitting and other legal requirements; political
instability in Colombia which could affect our right and ability to produce and exploit our holdings in that country; weather
patterns and poor field infrastructure which could affect our ability to produce and exploit our holdings in Colombia; costs associated
with perfecting title to mineral rights in some of our properties; and, other factors discussed under “Risk Factors.”
Other
factors besides those described in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or the documents we incorporate by reference herein
could also affect our actual results. These forward-looking statements are largely based on our expectations and beliefs concerning
future events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best
judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all
of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
Except
as described in any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus in connection with a specific offering, we currently
intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered under this prospectus for general corporate purposes, including
working capital.
When
we offer a particular series of securities, we will describe the intended use of the net proceeds from that offering in a prospectus
supplement.
DESCRIPTION
OF COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK
The
following description of our common stock and preferred stock, together with any additional information we include in any applicable
prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus, summarizes the material terms and provisions of our common stock
and the preferred stock that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally
to any future common stock or preferred stock that we may offer, we will describe the particular terms of any class or series
of these securities in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. For the complete terms of our common stock and preferred
stock, please refer to our certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws that are incorporated by reference
into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part or may be incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any
applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of these securities may also be affected by Delaware General Corporation Law. The
summary below and that contained in any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus are qualified
in their entirety by reference to our certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws.
Common
Stock
We
are authorized to issue 150,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 62,425,140 shares were issued
and outstanding as of December 10, 2018. Additional shares of authorized common stock may be issued, as authorized by our board
of directors from time to time, without stockholder approval, except as may be required by applicable securities exchange requirements.
The holders of common stock possess exclusive voting rights in us, except to the extent of such rights reserved to holders of
our Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock and to the extent our board of directors specifies voting power with
respect to any other class of securities issued in the future. Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each
share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors. Stockholders do
not have any right to cumulate votes in the election of directors.
Subject
to preferences that may be granted to the holders of preferred stock, each holder of our common stock is entitled to share ratably
in distributions to stockholders and to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors out of funds
legally available therefor. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of our common stock will be
entitled to receive, after payment of all of our debts and liabilities and of all sums to which holders of any preferred stock
may be entitled, the distribution of any of our remaining assets. Holders of our common stock have no conversion, exchange, sinking
fund, redemption or appraisal rights (other than such as may be determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion) and
have no preemptive rights to subscribe for any of our securities.
All
of the outstanding shares of our common stock are, and the shares of common stock issued upon the conversion of any securities
convertible into our common stock will be, fully paid and non-assessable. The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus
or upon the conversion of any preferred stock or debt securities or exercise of any warrants offered pursuant to this prospectus,
when issued and paid for, will also be, fully paid and non-assessable.
Securities
Exchange Listing
Our
common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “HUSA.”
Transfer
Agent and Registrar
The
transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Standard Registrar and Transfer Company.
Preferred
Stock
We
are authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 1,085 shares of Series A Preferred
Stock and 835 shares of Series B Preferred Stock are issued and outstanding as of the date of this prospectus. Our board of directors
is authorized to classify or reclassify any unissued portion of our authorized shares of preferred stock to provide for the issuance
of shares of other classes or series, including preferred stock in one or more series. We may issue preferred stock from time
to time in one or more class or series, with the exact terms of each class or series established by our board of directors. Our
board of directors may issue preferred stock with voting and other rights that could adversely affect the voting power of the
holders of our common stock without seeking stockholder approval. Additionally, the issuance of preferred stock may have the effect
of decreasing the market price of the common stock and may adversely affect the voting power of holders of common stock and reduce
the likelihood that common stockholders will receive dividend payments and payments upon liquidation.
The
rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the preferred stock of each series will be fixed by the certificate of designation
relating to each series. We will incorporate by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part the
form of any certificate of designation that describes the terms of the series of preferred stock we are offering before the issuance
of the related series of preferred stock. The applicable prospectus supplement will specify the terms of the series of preferred
stock we are offering, including, but not limited to:
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The
description of preferred stock above and the description of the terms of a particular series of preferred stock in any applicable
prospectus supplement are not complete. You should refer to the applicable certificate of designation for complete information.
The
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the state of our incorporation, provides that the holders of preferred stock
will have the right to vote separately as a class on any proposal involving fundamental changes in the rights of holders of that
preferred stock. This right is in addition to any voting rights that may be provided for in the applicable certificate of designation.
Series
A Preferred Stock
In
2017, 1,200 shares of 12.0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were issued at $1,000 per share (the “Series A Purchase
Price”), of which 1,085 shares remain outstanding as December 10, 2018.
The
Series A Preferred Stock accrues dividends, commencing July 1, 2017, at an annual rate of 12% of the Series A Purchase Price (the
“Series A Stated Dividend”). The Series A Stated Dividend is payable on a quarterly basis, in preference to common
stock and other junior securities, in cash (i) from funds legally available for such payment, (ii) when and as declared by the
Board of Directors, and (iii) subject to restrictions, if any, imposed under existing debt obligations of the Company. Dividends
on the Series A Preferred Stock are cumulative. No dividends may be paid on Common Stock so long as Series A Preferred Stock remains
outstanding unless said dividend is also paid to holders of Series A Preferred Stock on an as converted basis.
The
holders of Series A Preferred Stock have the right, at their sole option, to convert the face amount of the Series A Preferred
Shares (but not accrued and unpaid dividends) into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “Series
A Conversion Price”). The Series A Conversion Price is subject to standard adjustments to reflect stock splits, reverse
stock splits, stock dividends and certain non-cash distributions to holders of Common Stock.
The
Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable by the Company at its sole option (subject to the right of the holders to convert the Series
A Preferred Stock prior to redemption) beginning on January 1, 2019 at a price per share equal to (i) $1,000 multiplied by the
applicable percentage from the table below, plus (ii) all accrued and unpaid dividends:
For the period below
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Series A Preferred Stock votes on an as converted basis on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders and, separately, votes
as a class with respect to certain matters that could potentially adversely affect the Series A Preferred Stock.
The
Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to a preference upon liquidation of $1,000 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends.
Series
B Preferred Stock
In
2017, 909.6 shares of 12.0% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock were issued at $1,000 per share (the “Series B Purchase
Price”), of which 835 shares remain outstanding as of December 10, 2018.
The
Series B Preferred Stock accrues dividends at an annual rate of 12% of the Series B Purchase Price (the “Series B Stated
Dividend”). The Series B Stated Dividend is payable on a quarterly basis, in preference to common stock and other junior
securities but subject to superior rights of senior securities (including Series A Preferred Stock) in cash (i) from funds legally
available for such payment, (ii) when and as declared by the Board of Directors, and (iii) subject to restrictions, if any, imposed
under existing debt obligations of the Company. Dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are cumulative. No dividends may be
paid on Common Stock so long as Series B Preferred Stock remains outstanding unless said dividend is also paid to holders of Series
B Preferred Stock on an as converted basis.
The
holders of Series B Preferred Stock have the right, at their sole option, to convert the face amount of the Series B Preferred
Shares (but not accrued and unpaid dividends) into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.36 per share (the “Series
B Conversion Price”). The Series B Conversion Price is subject to standard adjustments to reflect stock splits, reverse
stock splits, stock dividends and certain non-cash distributions to holders of Common Stock.
The
Series B Preferred Stock is redeemable by the Company at its sole option (subject to the right of the holders to convert the Series
B Preferred Stock prior to redemption) beginning May 1, 2019 at a price per share equal to (i) $1,000 multiplied by the applicable
percentage from the table below, plus (ii) all accrued and unpaid dividends:
For the period below
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The
Series B Preferred Stock votes on an as converted basis on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders and, separately, votes
as a class with respect to certain matters that could potentially adversely affect the Series B Preferred Stock.
The
Series B Preferred Stock is entitled to a preference upon liquidation, subject to the superior rights of senior securities (including
Series A Preferred Stock) of $1,000 per share plus all accrued and unpaid dividends.
Warrants
In
September 2017, we issued warrants (the “Consultant Warrants”) to a consultant. The Consultant Warrants are exercisable
to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock at $0.55 per share and expire December 31, 2021. The Consultant Warrants are first exercisable,
subject to continuing provision of services under a services agreement, as to 12,500 shares on each of December 6, 2017, September
6, 2018, September 6, 2019 and September 6, 2020. Following termination of services of the holder of the Consultant Warrants in
May 2018, the Consultant Warrants are vested and exercisable as to 12,500 shares of common stock.
Anti-Takeover
Effects of Provisions of our Charter Documents and Delaware Law
The
following is a summary of certain provisions of Delaware law, our certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws.
This summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the corporate law of Delaware and
our certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws.
Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws
Preferred
Stock. Under our certificate of incorporation, our board of directors has the power to authorize the issuance of up to 10,000,000
shares of preferred stock, all of which are currently undesignated other than shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B
Preferred Stock, and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, of those
shares without further vote or action by our stockholders. The issuance of preferred stock may:
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bids for our common stock at a premium over the market price of our common stock;
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affect the voting and other rights of the holders of our common stock; and
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acquisition proposals or tender offers for our shares and, as a consequence, inhibit fluctuations in the market price of our
shares that could result from actual or rumored takeover attempts.
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Notice Requirement. Stockholder nominations of individuals for election to our board of directors and stockholder proposals
of other matters to be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders must comply with the advance notice procedures set
forth in our amended and restated bylaws. Generally, to be timely, such notice must be received at our principal executive offices
no later than the date specified in our proxy statement released to stockholders in connection with the preceding year’s
annual meeting of stockholders, which date shall be not earlier than the 90th day, nor later than the close of business on the
70th day, prior to the first anniversary of the date of the preceding year’s annual meeting of stockholders.
Special
Meeting Requirements. Our amended and restated bylaws provide that special meetings of our stockholders may only be called
at the request of our board of directors or holders of at least ten percent (10%) of the shares entitled to vote at a meeting.
Only such business shall be considered at a special meeting as shall have been stated in the notice for such meeting.
No
Cumulative Voting. Our certificate of incorporation does not include a provision for cumulative voting for directors.
Classified
Board; Removal of Director. Our certificate of incorporation provides that the members of our board of directors are divided
into three classes as nearly equal as possible. Each class is elected for a three-year term. At each annual meeting of shareholders,
approximately one-third of the members of the board of directors are elected for a three-year term and the other directors remain
in office until their three-year terms expire. Furthermore, our certificate of incorporation provides that no director may be
removed without the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding capital stock
entitled to vote for the election of directors. Thus, control of the board of directors cannot be changed in one year without
removing the directors by a vote of two-thirds of the stockholders; rather, at least two annual meetings must be held before a
majority of the members of the board of directors could be changed.
Indemnification.
Our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, as amended, provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors against
losses they incur in investigations and legal proceedings resulting from their services to us, which may include service in connection
with takeover defense measures.
Delaware
Anti-Takeover Statute.
We
are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, an anti-takeover law. In general, Section 203 prohibits, with
some exceptions, a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with any “interested
stockholder” for a period of three years following the date that stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:
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to that date, the board of directors of the corporation approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted
in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder;
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consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder
owned at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for
purposes of determining the number of shares of voting stock outstanding (but not the voting stock owned by the interested
stockholder) those shares owned by persons who are directors and officers and by excluding employee stock plans in which employee
participants do not have the right to determine whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange
offer; or
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or subsequent to that date, the business combination is approved by the board of directors of the corporation and authorized
at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least 66-2/3% of
the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.
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merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder;
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to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation
to the interested stockholder;
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transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class
or series of the corporation beneficially owned by the interested stockholder; or
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receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits
provided by or through the corporation.
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general, Section 203 defines an “interested stockholder” as any person who, together with the person’s affiliates
and associates, beneficially owns, or within three years prior to the determination of interested stockholder status did beneficially
own, 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation.
The
above provisions may deter a hostile takeover or delay a change in control of management or us.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEBT SECURITIES
General
The
debt securities that we may issue may constitute debentures, notes, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of Houston American
Energy Corp., to be issued in one or more series, which may include senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities and senior
subordinated debt securities. The particular terms of any series of debt securities we may offer, including the extent to which
the general terms set forth below may be applicable to a particular series, will be described in a prospectus supplement relating
to such series.
Debt
securities that we may issue may be issued under a senior indenture between us and a trustee, or a subordinated indenture between
us and a trustee (collectively, the “indenture”). We have incorporated by reference forms of the indentures as exhibits
to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. If we enter into any revised indenture or indenture supplement,
we will file a copy of that supplement with the SEC.
THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS A SUMMARY OF THE MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE INDENTURE. IT DOES NOT RESTATE THE INDENTURE IN ITS ENTIRETY.
THE INDENTURE IS GOVERNED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939. THE TERMS OF THE DEBT SECURITIES INCLUDE THOSE STATED IN THE INDENTURE
AND THOSE MADE PART OF THE INDENTURE BY REFERENCE TO THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT. WE URGE YOU TO READ THE INDENTURE BECAUSE IT, AND
NOT THIS DESCRIPTION, DEFINES YOUR RIGHTS AS A HOLDER OF THE DEBT SECURITIES.
The
indenture contains no covenant or provision which affords debt holders protection in the event of a highly leveraged transaction.
Information
You Will Find in the Prospectus Supplement
The
indenture provides that we may issue debt securities from time to time in one or more series by resolution of our board of directors
or by means of a supplemental indenture, and that we may denominate the debt securities and make them payable in foreign currencies.
The indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities that can be issued thereunder. The prospectus supplement
for a series of debt securities will provide information relating to the terms of the series of debt securities being offered,
which may include:
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date or dates on which the principal and premium, if any, with respect to the debt securities of the series are payable or
the method of determination thereof;
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rate or rates, which may be fixed or variable, at which the debt securities of the series shall bear interest, if any, or
the method of calculating and/or resetting such rate or rates of interest;
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dates from which such interest shall accrue or the method by which such dates shall be determined and the basis upon which
interest shall be calculated;
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interest payment dates for the series of debt securities or the method by which such dates will be determined, the terms of
any deferral of interest and any right of ours to extend the interest payments periods;
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obligation, if any, to redeem, purchase, or repay debt securities of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or other specified
event or at the option of the holders and the terms of any such redemption, purchase, or repayment;
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terms, if any, upon which the debt securities of the series may be convertible into or exchanged for other securities, including,
among other things, the initial conversion or exchange price or rate and the conversion or exchange period;
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the amount of principal, premium, if any, or interest with respect to the debt securities of the series may be determined
with reference to an index or formula, the manner in which such amounts will be determined;
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any payments on the debt securities of the series are to be made in a currency or currencies (or by reference to an index
or formula) other than that in which such securities are denominated or designated to be payable, the currency or currencies
(or index or formula) in which such payments are to be made and the terms and conditions of such payments;
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changes or additions to the provisions of the indenture dealing with defeasance, including any additional covenants that may
be subject to our covenant defeasance option;
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currency or currencies in which payment of the principal and premium, if any, and interest with respect to debt securities
of the series will be payable, or in which the debt securities of the series shall be denominated, and the particular provisions
applicable thereto in accordance with the indenture;
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portion of the principal amount of debt securities of the series which will be payable upon declaration of acceleration or
provable in bankruptcy or the method by which such portion or amount shall be determined;
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the debt securities of the series will be secured or guaranteed and, if so, on what terms;
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addition to or change in the events of default with respect to the debt securities of the series;
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identity of any trustees, authenticating or paying agents, transfer agents or registrars;
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applicability of, and any addition to or change in, the covenants currently set forth in the indenture;
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subordination, if any, of the debt securities of the series and terms of the subordination;
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other terms of the debt securities of the series; and
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securities of the series shall be issuable as registered securities or bearer securities (with or without interest coupons),
and any restrictions applicable to the offering, sale or delivery of such bearer securities and the terms upon which such
bearer securities of a series may be exchanged for registered securities, and vice versa.
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of debt securities may present debt securities for exchange in the manner, at the places, and subject to the restrictions set
forth in the debt securities, the indenture, and the prospectus supplement. We will provide these services without charge, other
than any tax or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith, but subject to the limitations provided in the indenture,
any board resolution establishing such debt securities and any applicable indenture supplement. Debt securities in bearer form
and the coupons, if any, appertaining thereto will be transferable by delivery.
Senior
Debt
We
may issue senior debt securities under the indenture and any coupons that will constitute part of our senior debt. Unless otherwise
set forth in the applicable indenture supplement or in any board resolution establishing such debt securities and described in
a prospectus supplement, the senior debt securities will be senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with all of our existing
and future senior unsecured debt. The senior debt securities will be senior to all of our subordinated debt and junior to any
secured debt we may incur as to the assets securing such debt.
Subordinated
Debt
We
may issue subordinated debt securities under the indenture and any coupons that will constitute part of such subordinated debt.
These subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner set forth
in the indenture and any applicable indenture supplement, to all of our senior indebtedness.
If
this prospectus is being delivered in connection with a series of subordinated debt securities, the accompanying prospectus supplement
or the information incorporated by reference will set forth the approximate amount of senior indebtedness, if any, outstanding
as of the end of our most recent fiscal quarter.
Senior
Subordinated Debt
We
may issue senior subordinated debt securities under the indenture and any coupons that will constitute part of our senior subordinated
debt. These senior subordinated debt securities will be, to the extent and in the manner set forth in the indenture, subordinate
and junior in right of payment to all of our “senior indebtedness” and senior to our other subordinated debt. See
the discussions above under “—Senior Debt” and “—Subordinated Debt” for a more detailed explanation
of our senior and subordinated indebtedness.
Interest
Rate
Debt
securities that bear interest will do so at a fixed rate or a floating rate. We may sell, at a discount below the stated principal
amount, any debt securities which bear no interest or which bear interest at a rate that at the time of issuance is below the
prevailing market rate. The relevant prospectus supplement will describe the special United States federal income tax considerations
applicable to:
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Global Securities
We
may issue registered debt securities of a series in the form of one or more fully registered global securities. We will deposit
the registered global security with a depositary or with a nominee for a depositary identified in the prospectus supplement relating
to such series. The global security or global securities will represent and will be in a denomination or aggregate denominations
equal to the portion of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding registered debt securities of the series to be represented
by the registered global security or securities. Unless it is exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities in definitive
registered form, a registered global security may not be transferred, except as a whole in three cases:
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the depositary for the registered global security to a nominee of the depositary;
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the depositary or any nominee to a successor of the depositary or a nominee of the successor.
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prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities will describe the specific terms of the depositary arrangement concerning
any portion of that series of debt securities to be represented by a registered global security. We anticipate that the following
provisions will generally apply to all depositary arrangements.
Upon
the issuance of a registered global security, the depositary will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system,
the principal amounts of the debt securities represented by the registered global security to the accounts of persons that have
accounts with the depositary. These persons are referred to as “participants.” Any underwriters, agents or debtors
participating in the distribution of debt securities represented by the registered global security will designate the accounts
to be credited. Only participants or persons that hold interests through participants will be able to beneficially own interests
in a registered global security. The depositary for a global security will maintain records of beneficial ownership interests
in a registered global security for participants. Participants or persons that hold through participants will maintain records
of beneficial ownership interests in a global security for persons other than participants. These records will be the only means
to transfer beneficial ownership in a registered global security.
The
laws of some states may require that specified purchasers of securities take physical delivery of the securities in definitive
form. These laws may limit the ability of those persons to own, transfer or pledge beneficial interests in global securities.
So
long as the depositary, or its nominee, is the registered owner of a registered global security, the depositary or its nominee
will be considered the sole owner or holder of the debt securities represented by the registered global security for all purposes
under the indenture. Except as set forth below, owners of beneficial interests in a registered global security:
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each person owning a beneficial interest in a registered global security must rely on the procedures of the depositary for the
registered global security and, if the person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which the person
owns its interests, to exercise any rights of a holder under the indenture applicable to the registered global security.
We
understand that, under existing industry practices, if we request any action of holders, or if an owner of a beneficial interest
in a registered global security desires to give or take any action which a holder is entitled to give or take under the indenture,
the depositary for the registered global security would authorize the participants holding the relevant beneficial interests to
give or take the action, and the participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through the participants to give or take
the action or would otherwise act upon the instructions of beneficial owners holding through them.
Payment
of Interest on and Principal of Registered Global Securities
We
will make principal, premium, if any, and interest payments on debt securities represented by a registered global security registered
in the name of a depositary or its nominee to the depositary or its nominee as the registered owner of the registered global security.
None of Houston American Energy, the trustee, or any paying agent for debt securities represented by a registered global security
will have any responsibility or liability for:
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aspect of the records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in such registered global
security;
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expect that the depositary, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium or interest in respect of the global security, will
immediately credit participants’ accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their beneficial interests in the principal
amount of a registered global security as shown on the depositary’s records. We also expect that payments by participants
to owners of beneficial interests in a registered global security held through participants will be governed by standing instructions
and customary practices. This is currently the case with the securities held for the accounts of customers registered in “street
name.” Such payments will be the responsibility of participants.
Exchange
of Registered Global Securities
We
may issue debt securities in definitive form in exchange for the registered global security if both of the following occur:
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depositary for any debt securities represented by a registered global security is at any time unwilling or unable to continue
as depositary or ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act; and
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addition, we may, at any time, determine not to have any of the debt securities of a series represented by one or more registered
global securities. In this event, we will issue debt securities of that series in definitive form in exchange for all of the registered
global security or securities representing those debt securities.
Our
Covenants
The
indenture includes covenants by us, including among other things that we will make all payments of principal and interest at the
times and places required. The board resolution or supplemental indenture establishing each series of debt securities may contain
additional covenants, including covenants which could restrict our right to incur additional indebtedness or liens and to take
certain actions with respect to our businesses and assets.
Events
of Default
Unless
otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the following will be events of default under the indenture with
respect to each series of debt securities issued under the indenture:
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to pay when due any interest on any debt security of that series that continues for 30 days;
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to perform any other covenant or agreement of ours under the indenture or the supplemental indenture with respect to that
series or the debt securities of that series, continued for 90 days after written notice to us by the trustee or holders of
at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the series to which the covenant or agreement
relates;
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as to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings affecting us and except as provided in the applicable prospectus
supplement, if any event of default shall occur and be continuing with respect to any series of debt securities under the indenture,
either the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities of such series
may accelerate the maturity of all debt securities of such series. Upon certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings
affecting us, the principal, premium, if any, and interest on all debt securities of each series shall be immediately due and
payable.
After
any such acceleration, but before a judgment or decree based on acceleration has been obtained by the trustee, the holders of
a majority in aggregate principal amount of each affected series of debt securities may waive all defaults with respect to such
series and rescind and annul such acceleration if all events of default, other than the non-payment of accelerated principal,
have been cured, waived or otherwise remedied.
No
holder of any debt securities will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the indenture or for any remedy
under the indenture, unless such holder shall have previously given to the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default
and the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the relevant series shall
have made written request and offered indemnity satisfactory to the trustee to institute such proceeding as trustee, and the trustee
shall not have received from the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of such
series a direction inconsistent with such request and shall have failed to institute such proceeding within 60 days. However,
such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted by a holder of a debt security for enforcement of payment of the principal
of and premium, if any, or interest on such debt security on or after the respective due dates expressed in such debt security.
Supplemental
Indentures
We
and the trustee may, at any time and from time to time, without prior notice to or consent of any holders of debt securities after
issuance of such debt securities, enter into one or more supplemental indentures to, among other things:
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guarantees to or secure any series of debt securities;
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for the succession of another person pursuant to the provisions of the indenture relating to consolidations, mergers and sales
of assets and the assumption by such successor of our covenants, agreements, and obligations, or to otherwise comply with
the provisions of the indenture relating to consolidations, mergers, and sales of assets;
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any right or power conferred upon us under the indenture or to add to our covenants further covenants, restrictions, conditions
or provisions for the protection of the holders of all or any series of debt securities;
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any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained in the indenture, in any supplemental indenture or in any
debt securities that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained therein, so long as any such action
does not adversely affect the interests of the holders of debt securities of any series in any material respect;
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or change or eliminate any of the provisions of the indenture to extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the
issuance of debt securities in bearer form, registrable or not registrable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons;
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to or change any of the provisions of the indenture to permit the defeasance and discharge of any series of debt securities
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or eliminate any of the provisions of the indenture provided that any such change or elimination shall become effective only
when there are no debt securities outstanding of any series created prior to the execution of such supplemental indenture;
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and provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor or separate trustee; and
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the form or terms of debt securities of any series and to make any change that does not adversely affect the interests of
the holders of debt securities.
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the consent of the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of debt securities of each series affected by such supplemental
indenture (each series voting as one class), we and the trustee may enter into one or more supplemental indentures for the purpose
of adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the indenture or modifying in any
manner the rights of the holders of debt securities of each such series.
Notwithstanding
our rights and the rights of the trustee to enter into one or more supplemental indentures with the consent of the holders of
debt securities of the affected series as described above, no such supplemental indenture to be entered into after issuance of
the debt securities shall, without the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of the affected series, among other
things:
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the percentage in principal amount of any series of debt securities whose holders must consent to an amendment or supplemental
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Except
to the extent set forth in a supplemental indenture with respect to any series of debt securities, we, at our election, may discharge
the indenture and the indenture shall generally cease to be of any further effect with respect to that series of debt securities
if (a) we have delivered to the trustee for cancellation all debt securities of that series (with certain limited exceptions)
or (b) all debt securities of that series not previously delivered to the trustee for cancellation shall have become due and payable,
or are by their terms to become due and payable within one year or are to be called for redemption within one year, and we have
deposited with the trustee the entire amount sufficient to pay at maturity or upon redemption all such debt securities.
In
addition, we have a “legal defeasance option” (pursuant to which we may terminate, with respect to the debt securities
of a particular series, all of our obligations under such debt securities and the indenture with respect to such debt securities)
and a “covenant defeasance option” (pursuant to which we may terminate, with respect to the debt securities of a particular
series, our obligations with respect to such debt securities under certain specified covenants contained in the indenture). If
we exercise our legal defeasance option with respect to a series of debt securities, payment of such debt securities may not be
accelerated because of an event of default. If we exercise our covenant defeasance option with respect to a series of debt securities,
payment of such debt securities may not be accelerated because of an event of default related to the specified covenants.
We
may exercise our legal defeasance option or our covenant defeasance option with respect to the debt securities of a series only
if we irrevocably deposit in trust with the trustee cash or U.S. government obligations (as defined in the indenture) for the
payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect to such debt securities to maturity or redemption, as the case
may be. In addition, to exercise either of our defeasance options, we must comply with certain other conditions, including the
delivery to the trustee of an opinion of counsel to the effect that the holders of debt securities of such series will not recognize
income, gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of such defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax
on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such defeasance had not occurred
(and, in the case of legal defeasance only, such opinion of counsel must be based on a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service
or other change in applicable Federal income tax law).
The
trustee will hold in trust the cash or U.S. government obligations deposited with it as described above and will apply the deposited
cash and the proceeds from deposited U.S. government obligations to the payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest with
respect to the debt securities of the defeased series. In the case of subordinated debt securities, the money and U.S. government
obligations held in trust will not be subject to the subordination provisions of the indenture.
Mergers,
Consolidations and Certain Sales of Assets
Under
the proposed form of indenture, we may not (1) consolidate with or merge into any other person or entity or permit any other person
or entity to consolidate with or merge into us in a transaction in which we are not the surviving entity, or (2) transfer, lease
or dispose of all or substantially all of our assets to any other person or entity unless:
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resulting, surviving or transferee entity shall be a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States
or any state thereof and such resulting, surviving or transferee entity shall expressly assume, by supplemental indenture,
all of our obligations under the debt securities and the indenture;
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after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the resulting, surviving
or transferee entity as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by such entity at the time of such transaction),
no default or event of default would occur or be continuing; and
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shall have delivered to the trustee an officers’ certificate and an opinion of counsel, each stating that such consolidation,
merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with the indenture.
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Governing
Law
The
indenture and the debt securities will be governed by the laws of the State of New York.
No
Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders
No
director, officer, incorporator or stockholder of Houston American Energy, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations
of Houston American Energy under the debt securities or the indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of,
such obligations or their creation, solely by reason of his, her, or its status as director, officer, incorporator or stockholder
of Houston American Energy. By accepting a debt security, each holder waives and releases all such liability, but only such liability.
The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the debt securities. Nevertheless, such waiver may not be
effective to waive liabilities under the federal securities laws and it has been the view of the SEC that such a waiver is against
public policy.
Conversion
or Exchange Rights
Any
debt securities issued under the indenture may be convertible into or exchangeable for shares of our equity securities. The terms
and conditions of such conversion or exchange will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Such terms may include,
among others, the following:
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regarding our ability or that of the holder to convert or exchange the debt securities;
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affecting conversion or exchange in the event of our redemption of such debt securities.
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Concerning
the Trustee
The
indenture provides that there may be more than one trustee with respect to one or more series of debt securities. If there are
different trustees for different series of debt securities, each trustee will be a trustee of a trust under a supplemental indenture
separate and apart from the trust administered by any other trustee under such indenture. Except as otherwise indicated in this
prospectus or any prospectus supplement, any action permitted to be taken by a trustee may be taken by the trustee only with respect
to the one or more series of debt securities for which it is the trustee under an indenture. Any trustee under the indenture or
a supplemental indenture may resign or be removed with respect to one or more series of debt securities. All payments of principal
of, premium, if any, and interest on, and all registration, transfer, exchange, authentication and delivery of (including authentication
and delivery on original issuance of the debt securities), the debt securities of a series will be effected by the trustee with
respect to such series at an office designated by the trustee.
The
indenture contains limitations on the right of the trustee, should it become a creditor of Houston American Energy, to obtain
payment of claims in certain cases or to realize on certain property received in respect of any such claim as security or otherwise.
If the trustee acquires an interest that conflicts with any duties with respect to the debt securities, the trustee is required
to either resign or eliminate such conflicting interest to the extent and in the manner provided by the indenture.
Limitations
on Issuance of Bearer Debt Securities
Debt
securities in bearer form are subject to special U.S. tax requirements and may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United
States or its possessions or to a U.S. person, except in certain transactions permitted by U.S. tax regulations. Investors should
consult the relevant prospectus supplement, in the event that bearer debt securities are issued for special procedures and restrictions
that will apply to such an offering.
DESCRIPTION
OF WARRANTS
We
may issue warrants for the purchase of common stock, preferred stock or debt securities. Warrants may be offered independently
or together with common stock, preferred stock or debt securities offered by any prospectus supplement and may be attached to
or separate from those securities. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any warrants that we may offer
under this prospectus, we will describe in particular the terms of any series of warrants that we may offer in more detail in
the applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable free writing prospectus. The terms of any warrants offered under a prospectus
supplement may differ from the terms described below.
We
will file as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from
another report that we file with the SEC, the form of warrant agreement, which may include a form of warrant certificate, that
describes the terms of the particular series of warrants we are offering before the issuance of the related series of warrants.
We may issue the warrants under a warrant agreement that we will enter into with a warrant agent to be selected by us. The warrant
agent will act solely as our agent in connection with the warrants and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency
or trust for or with any registered holders of warrants or beneficial owners of warrants. The following summary of material provisions
of the warrants and warrant agreements are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of
the warrant agreement and warrant certificate applicable to a particular series of warrants. We urge you to read the applicable
prospectus supplement and any applicable free writing prospectus related to the particular series of warrants that we sell under
this prospectus, as well as the complete warrant agreements and warrant certificates that contain the terms of the warrants.
The
particular terms of any issue of warrants will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to the issue. Those terms may
include:
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terms of the securities purchasable upon exercise of such warrants and the procedures and conditions relating to the exercise
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provisions for adjustment of the number or amount of securities receivable upon exercise of the warrants or the exercise price
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applicable, the designation and terms of the securities with which such warrants are issued and the number of such warrants
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other terms of such warrants, including terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange or exercise of such warrants.
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Each
warrant will entitle its holder to purchase the principal amount of debt securities or the number of shares of preferred stock
or common stock at the exercise price set forth in, or calculable as set forth in, the applicable prospectus supplement. Unless
we otherwise specify in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the warrants may exercise the warrants at any time up
to the specified time on the expiration date that we set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. After the close of business
on the expiration date, unexercised warrants will become void.
We
will specify the place or places where, and the manner in which, warrants may be exercised in the warrant agreement or warrant
certificate and applicable prospectus supplement. Upon receipt of payment and the warrant certificate properly completed and duly
executed at the corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement,
we will, as soon as practicable, issue and deliver the purchased securities. If less than all of the warrants represented by the
warrant certificate are exercised, a new warrant certificate will be issued for the remaining amount of warrants. If we so indicate
in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the warrants may surrender securities as all or part of the exercise price
for warrants.
Prior
to the exercise of any warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, holders of the warrants will not
have any of the rights of holders of the common stock, preferred stock or debt securities purchasable upon exercise, including
(i) in the case of warrants for the purchase of common stock or preferred stock, the right to vote or to receive any payments
of dividends or payments upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up on the common stock or preferred stock purchasable upon
exercise, if any; or (ii) in the case of warrants for the purchase of debt securities, the right to receive payments of principal
of, any premium or interest on the debt securities purchasable upon exercise or to enforce covenants in the applicable indenture.
DESCRIPTION
OF UNITS
The
following description, together with the additional information we may include in any applicable prospectus supplement, summarizes
the material terms and provisions of the units that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below
will apply generally to any units that we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any series
of units in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of any units offered under a prospectus supplement
may differ from the terms described below. However, no prospectus supplement will fundamentally change the terms that are set
forth in this prospectus or offer a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of its effectiveness.
We
will file with the SEC, the form of unit agreement that describes the terms of the series of units we are offering, and any supplemental
agreements, before the issuance of the related series of units. The following summaries of material terms and provisions of the
units are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the unit agreement and any supplemental
agreements applicable to a particular series of units. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements related to the
particular series of units that we sell under this prospectus, as well as the complete unit agreement and any supplemental agreements
that contain the terms of the units.
General
We
may issue units comprised of one or more debt securities, shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock and warrants in any
combination. Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit.
Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under
which a unit is issued may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any
time or at any time before a specified date.
We
will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the series of units, including, but not limited to:
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designation and terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances
those securities may be held or transferred separately;
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provisions described in this section, as well as those described under “Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock,”
“Description of Debt Securities” and “Description of Warrants” will apply to each unit and to any common
stock, preferred stock, debt security or warrant included in each unit, respectively.
Issuance
in Series
We
may issue units in such amounts and in numerous distinct series as we determine.
Enforceability
of Rights by Holders of Units
Each
unit agent will act solely as our agent under the applicable unit agreement and will not assume any obligation or relationship
of agency or trust with any holder of any unit. A single bank or trust company may act as unit agent for more than one series
of units. A unit agent will have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by us under the applicable unit agreement or
unit, including any duty or responsibility to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise, or to make any demand upon us. Any
holder of a unit may, without the consent of the related unit agent or the holder of any other unit, enforce by appropriate legal
action its rights as holder under any security included in the unit.
We,
the unit agents and any of their agents may treat the registered holder of any unit certificate as an absolute owner of the units
evidenced by that certificate for any purpose and as the person entitled to exercise the rights attaching to the units so requested,
despite any notice to the contrary.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
may sell the securities to or through underwriters or dealers, through agents, or directly to one or more purchasers. A prospectus
supplement or supplements (and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you) will describe
the terms of the offering of the securities, including, to the extent applicable
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We
may designate agents who agree to use their reasonable efforts to solicit purchases of our securities for the period of their
appointment or to sell our securities on a continuing basis. We will name any agent involved in the offering and sale of securities
and we will describe any commissions we will pay the agent in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Underwriters
If
we use underwriters for a sale of securities, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account. The underwriters
may resell the securities in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or
at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject
to the conditions set forth in the applicable underwriting agreement. Subject to certain conditions, the underwriters will be
obligated to purchase all the securities of the series offered if they purchase any of the securities of that series. We may change
from time to time any public offering price and any discounts or concessions the underwriters allow or reallow or pay to dealers.
We may use underwriters with whom we have a material relationship. We will describe the nature of any such relationship in any
applicable prospectus supplement naming any such underwriter. Only underwriters we name in the prospectus supplement are underwriters
of the securities offered by the prospectus supplement.
We
may provide agents and underwriters with indemnification against civil liabilities related to offerings under this prospectus,
including liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribution with respect to payments that the agents or underwriters may make
with respect to these liabilities.
Direct
Sales
We
may also sell securities directly to one or more purchasers without using underwriters or agents. Underwriters, dealers and agents
that participate in the distribution of the securities may be underwriters as defined in the Securities Act, and any discounts
or commissions they receive from us and any profit on their resale of the securities may be treated as underwriting discounts
and commissions under the Securities Act. We will identify in the applicable prospectus supplement any underwriters, dealers or
agents and will describe their compensation. We may have agreements with the underwriters, dealers and agents to indemnify them
against specified civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Underwriters, dealers and agents may engage
in transactions with or perform services for us in the ordinary course of their businesses.
Trading
Markets and Listing of Securities
Unless
otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each class or series of securities will be a new issue with no established
trading market, other than our common stock, which is currently listed on the NYSE American. We may elect to list any other class
or series of securities on any exchange or market, but we are not obligated to do so. It is possible that one or more underwriters
may make a market in a class or series of securities, but the underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue
any market making at any time without notice. We cannot give any assurance as to the liquidity of the trading market for any of
the securities.
Stabilization
Activities
Any
underwriter may engage in overallotment, stabilizing transactions, short covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance
with Regulation M under the Exchange Act. Overallotment involves sales in excess of the offering size, which create a short position.
Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified
maximum. Short covering transactions involve purchases of the securities in the open market after the distribution is completed
to cover short positions. Penalty bids permit the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a dealer when the securities
originally sold by the dealer are purchased in a covering transaction to cover short positions. Those activities may cause the
price of the securities to be higher than it would otherwise be. If commenced, the underwriters may discontinue any of these activities
at any time.
Passive
Market Making
Any
underwriters who are qualified market makers on the NYSE American may engage in passive market making transactions in the securities
on the NYSE American in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M, during the business day prior to the pricing of the offering,
before the commencement of offers or sales of the securities. Passive market makers must comply with applicable volume and price
limitations and must be identified as passive market makers. In general, a passive market maker must display its bid at a price
not in excess of the highest independent bid for such security. If all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s
bid, however, the passive market maker’s bid must then be lowered when certain purchase limits are exceeded.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the securities being offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Michael W. Sanders, Attorney at Law.
Michael W. Sanders owns 25 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock and stock options to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock.
If the validity of any securities is also passed upon by counsel for any underwriters, dealers or agents, that counsel will be
named in the prospectus supplement relating to that specific offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated balance sheets of Houston American Energy as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements
of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 have been incorporated
by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report of GBH CPAs, PC (“GBH”), independent
registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
On
August 3, 2018, we accepted the resignation of GBH and engaged Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as our independent registered
public accountants. This change occurred in connection with GBH, the Company’s prior accountants, resigning as a result
of GBH combining its practice with Marcum effective July 1, 2018. The engagement of Marcum has been approved by the Audit Committee
of the Company’s Board of Directors.
GBH’s
reports on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope
or accounting principles.
During
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and through August 3, 2018, there were no disagreements between GBH on any matter
of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which if not resolved to
GBH’s satisfaction would have caused it to make reference thereto in connection with its report on the financial statements
for such years. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and through August 3, 2018, there were no “reportable
events” of the type described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
During
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and through August 3, 2018, the Company did not consult with Marcum with respect
to any matter whatsoever including without limitation with respect to any of (i) the application of accounting principles to a
specified transaction, either completed or proposed; (ii) the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s
financial statements; or (iii) any matter that was either subject to disagreement (as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation
S-K) or any event of the type described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.3
Certain
estimates of our proved oil and gas reserves at December 31, 2017 and incorporated by reference herein were based upon engineering
reports prepared by Lonquist & Co, LLC and Russell K. Hall, & Associates, Inc., independent petroleum consultants. These
estimates are included herein in reliance on the authority of such firms as experts in such matters.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the SEC. You may read and
copy these reports, proxy statements and other information at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington,
D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information about the operation of the public reference room. You can
request copies of these documents by writing to the SEC and paying a fee for the copying costs. The SEC also maintains an Internet
site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically
with the SEC, including us. The SEC’s Internet site can be found at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, we make available on
or through our Internet site copies of these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish
them to the SEC. Our Internet site can be found at http://www.houstonamerican.com.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
We
are allowed to incorporate by reference information contained in documents that we file with the SEC. This means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring you to those documents and that the information in this prospectus is not complete.
You should read the information incorporated by reference for more detail. We incorporate by reference in two ways. First, we
list below certain documents that we have already filed with the SEC. The information in these documents is considered part of
this prospectus. Second, the information in documents that we file in the future will update and supersede the current information
in, and be incorporated by reference in, this prospectus.
We
incorporate by reference into this prospectus the documents listed below, any filings we make with the SEC pursuant to Section
13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of the initial registration statement of which this prospectus is
a part and prior to the effectiveness of the registration statement, and any filings we make with the SEC pursuant to Section
13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act from the date of this prospectus until the termination of this offering (in each
case, except for the information furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 in any current report on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A):
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC on March 30, 2018 (File No. 001-32955);
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information specifically incorporated by reference into our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017
from our Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on April 27, 2018 (File No. 001-32955);
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Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2018, for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2018, filed with the SEC on August 14, 2018, and for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2018, filed with the SEC on November 13, 2018 (File No. 001-32955);
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Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 3, 2018, April 13, 2018, April 23, 2018, June 7, 2018, July 2, 2018,
August 3, 2018 and October 5, 2018 (File No. 001-32955);
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the
description of our common stock contained in our registration statement on Form 8-A12B filed with the SEC on July 26, 2010
(File No. 001-32955).
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In
accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and
our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other
document filed under the Securities Act, except as will be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
We
will provide each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered, a copy of any or all of the information
that has been incorporated by reference into this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus upon written or oral request
at no cost to the requester. Requests should be directed to: Houston American Energy Corp., 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas
77002, Attn: Investor Relations, telephone: (713) 222-6966.
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC. That registration statement contains more
information than this prospectus regarding us and our securities, including certain exhibits and schedules. You can obtain a copy
of the registration statement from the SEC at the address listed above or from the SEC’s Internet website.
You
should rely only on the information provided in and incorporated by reference into this prospectus or any prospectus supplement.
We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information in this
prospectus or any prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front cover of these documents.
Houston
American Energy Corp.
Up
to $4,768,428 of Shares
of
Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT
This
prospectus supplement is dated January 26, 2021.
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