ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a number of forward- looking statements that reflect Management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of us and members of our management team as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.
Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors currently known to Management could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time. We believe that our assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from our assumptions. Factors that could cause differences include, but are not limited to, expected market demand for our products, fluctuations in pricing for materials, and competition.
Overview
Business Overview
Vision Energy Corporation is a renewable energy company developing storage facilities for the commercial, industrial and transportation sectors through site procurement, permitting, pre- development and grid integration. The Company is committed to providing low carbon solutions with high yield hydrogen production, storage and distribution services for the European renewable economy and supply chain.
Evolution Terminals is a wholly owned subsidiary developing a substantial Green Energy Hub for import, storage and throughput of new energy products, hydrogen carriers and low-carbon fuels, and will facilitate in Europe’s Energy Transition ambitions for greater carbon-abatement to net zero.
On November 8, 2022, we effectuated a two-for-one (2:1) forward split of our common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, and simultaneously increased our number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 200,000,000. All common and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the share consolidation. Please see Note 12 for further detail on share capital.
Going Concern
At each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The Company’s evaluation entails analyzing prospective operating budgets and forecasts for expectations of the Company’s cash needs and comparing those needs to the current cash and cash equivalent balances. The Company is required to make certain additional disclosures if it concludes substantial doubt exists and it is not alleviated by the Company’s plans or when its plans alleviate substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the Company’s assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the specific amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities, which might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going .
As reflected in the financial statements, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of $14,833,755 along with $5,286,373 of net cash used in operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. Current cash on the balance sheet of $3,712,826 is less than the net cash used in operations of $5,286,373 for the year ended December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company is a start up in the renewable energy space and has generated limited revenues to date.
Despite generating cash proceeds from the sale of the Dutch Projects of $11,250,000, demonstrating a sustainable cash flow stream in our business model, the Company’s financial results still represents a net loss year to date.
Management has evaluated the significance of these conditions and under these circumstances these conditions raise substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern. To alleviate these concerns the Company is planning for an equity raise in the next year and continuing to develop its newest asset and evaluate ways to monetize the project where possible.
The annual report has been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Discontinued Operations
On November 8, 2021, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with VoltH2 Holdings AG (“VoltH2”), a Swiss corporation, and the other shareholders of VoltH2 (each, a “Seller”, and together, the “Sellers”) pursuant to which we acquired VoltH2 (the “Acquisition”). VoltH2 is a European-based developer of clean hydrogen production facilities for the supply of commercial offtake volumes of clean hydrogen to manufacturers, gas and power traders, industrial consumers, and both heavy and marine transportation sectors that have pivoted away from carbon emitting energy sources and fuels.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired 84.1% of VoltH2 and in conjunction with a previous 15.9% investment, the Company owned 100% of VoltH2.
The VoltH2 acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition with no step-up basis due to our 15.9% ownership of VoltH2 prior to the acquisition, and due to VoltH2 being an early-stage company that had not generated revenues and lacked outputs. Since this transaction is not an acquisition of a business but a transfer of long-lived assets (primarily) between two non-operating companies no step-up in basis was allowed. Both entities are non-operating entities and the fair value business combination rules do not apply. When related parties are involved, the SEC generally will not permit the recognition of gain in the transferor’s financial statements or a step-up in basis on the transferee’s books for sales or transfers of long-lived assets. No exceptions are permitted on transactions between a parent company and a subsidiary or between subsidiaries of the same parent, other than in regulated industries when a nonregulated subsidiary sells manufactured goods to a regulated affiliate. The acquisition consideration consisted of 16,818,182 shares of our common stock issued on the acquisition date of November 8, 2021, at a closing market price of $5.510 . A deemed dividend for the excess share price over cost basis of the net assets of ($1,340,426) was recorded in the amount of $93,840,427.
For further information on discontinued operations , please refer to Note 6 of the financial statements.
Asset Acquisition
On May 30, 2022, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Evolution Terminals B.V., a Dutch corporation (“ETBV”) pursuant to which we acquired ETBV (the “Acquisition”) from a n investment firm of which our CEO is principal for a purchase price of $3,500,000 in cash and 3,000,000 shares of our common stock. ETBV is the owner of a 16.4 -hectare port development project for the storage and distribution of low carbon and renewable fuels, including hydrogen carriers such as ammonia, methanol and liquid organics, located in Vlissingen (Flushing) at the mouth of the Westerschelde estuary in the Netherlands. The Acquisition closed on May 31, 2022. The transaction was considered and approved by a committee comprised of our independent directors. As a result, the combination of the Company and ETBV is considered a related party asset acquisition.
For further information on our asset acquisition, please refer to Note 7 of the financial statements.
Results of Operations
The Company had no revenues in 2022 and 2021 as it continues to invest in its Green Energy Hub Development. We plan to generate revenue by divesting our assets in full, or in part to energy industry participants and/or selling fractional ownership interests in sites under development. We are currently in discussion with various parties, such as private landowners, energy companies, commodity traders, utilities, and industrial process customers.
Revenue and Cost of Revenue
For the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021
We had no revenue or cost of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021.
Operating Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2022
Our total operating expenses from continuing operations were $14,833,431. This was comprised of $7,620,000 non-cash stock issuance of stock, $4,120,145 in transactional fees paid to related party, $1,314,574 in project development costs, $ 1,139,566 in management fees related party, $122,455 in accounting/audit fees, $116,138 in legal fees, $108,000 in consulting fees, $54,347 in dues and subscriptions, $50,402 in investor relations, $93,000 in director fees, and $94,804 in miscellaneous expenses.
For the year ended December 31, 2021
Our total operating expenses were $614,540. This was comprised of $130,875 of accounting and audit fees, $149,206 of personnel costs, $137,500 of management fees – related party, $105,517 in legal fees, $122,500 in stock-based compensation, $92,715 in consultancy costs, $46,607 in project costs, $44,124 in dues and subscriptions, $48,500 in director fees and $25,524 in miscellaneous fees.
We incurred other/interest expense of $324 for the year ended December 31, 2022, and other income totaling $20,000 the year ended December 31, 2021, including a gain of $20,000 in loan forgiveness offset by $14,596 of interest expense.
As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $15,861,843 for December 31, 2022, and a net loss of $988,437 for December 31, 2021.
Comprehensive loss was $15,894,587 for December 31, 2022, due to foreign currency translation loss of $ 32,744 and $954,048 for December 31, 2021, due to foreign currency translation gain of $34,389.
There was no deemed dividend for the year ending December 31, 2022, and $93,840,427 for year ended December 31, 2021.
Net comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders was $15,894,587 for the year ended December 31, 2022, and was $94,794,475 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
For discontinued operations, please refer to note 6.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
For the year ended December 31, 2022
As of December 31, 2022, we had a working capital of $3,998,834 consisting of $3,712,826 in cash, $432,295 in prepaid expenses and $29,266 in sales tax receivable offset by $175,553 in accounts payable.
Non-current assets included $85,453 in website development costs and $25,000 in deferred offering cost, there were no long-term liabilities.
We used $5,286,373 of cash in operating activities which represented our net loss from continuing operations of $15,861,843 including $7,620,000 in issuance of stock, net, $3,557,945 in asset purchase consideration, $6,224 in depreciation and amortization offset by $25,000 in deferred offering cost, $419,921 in prepaid expenses, $138,820 in accounts payable, and $24,958 in sales tax receivable.
We generated $971,694 of cash in discontinued operations.
We generated $7,837,233 of cash in investing activities including net cash acquired in sale of subsidiaries for $11,184,512, offset by $3,281,974 of cash paid in asset acquisition – related party and $65,305 in cash paid – website development costs.
We generated $1,905 in proceeds from financing activities including related party notes for $96,614 offset by principal repayment of related party notes of $94,709.
For the year ended December 31, 2021
As of December 31, 2021, we had negative working capital of $306,520 consisting of $137,839 in cash, $12,374 in prepaid expenses, $93,602 in current assets held for sale, offset by $43,062 in accounts payable and accrued expenses and $507,273 in current liabilities held for sale. Non-current assets included $25,233 in website development costs and $129,552 in non-current assets held for sale. Long-term liabilities consisted of $66,655 of non-current liabilities held for sale.
We used $872,681 of cash in operating activities, which represented our net loss from continuing operations of $988,437 including $3,245 in depreciation and amortization, $122,500 in stock-based compensation, $70,000 in other current assets, $6,381 in sales tax receivable offset by $25,620 in accounts payable and accrued expenses, $3,625 in prepaid expenses and $20,000 in loan forgiveness and $30,744 in discontinued operations.
We used $787,139 in cash in investing activities due to $349,195 of cash acquired in the VoltH2 acquisition offset by $25,233 in cash paid for website development costs, $1,100,000 in cash paid to VoltH2 for a note receivable and $11,101 in cash paid for fixed assets.
We generated $1,782,253 related to financing activities. The net proceeds were received from the sale of common stock in the Company.
In the future we expect to incur expenses related to compliance for being a public company. We expect that our general and administrative expenses will increase as we expand our business development, add infrastructure, and incur additional costs related to being a public company, including incremental audit fees, investor relations programs and increased professional services.
Our future capital requirements will depend on several factors, including the progress of our sales and marketing of our services, the timing and outcome of potential acquisitions, the costs involved in operating as a public reporting company, the status of competitive services, the availability of financing and our success in developing markets for our services. We believe our existing cash will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital equipment requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Critical Accounting Policies
Please refer to Note 2 in the accompanying financial statements for our policies.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please refer to Note 5 in the accompanying financial statements.
Management does not believe there would have been a material effect on the accompanying financial statements had any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards been adopted in the current period.
ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”
ITEM 8 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm PCAOB No: 2738
Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2022, and 2021
Consolidated statements of operations – for the years ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021
Consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity (deficit) for the years ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021
Notes to financial statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Vision Energy Corporation
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Vision Energy Corporation (the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations, net cash used in operations, and a lack of revenues to-date, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters are discussed in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Going Concern
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations, net cash used in operations, and a lack of revenues to-date. Auditing management’s evaluation of a going concern can be a significant judgement given the fact that the Company uses management estimates on future revenues and expenses which are not able to be substantiated. To evaluate the appropriateness of the going concern, we examined and evaluated the financial information that was the initial cause along with management’s plans to mitigate going concern and management’s disclosure on going concern.
/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC
M&K CPAS, PLLC
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2021
Firm ID 2738
Houston, TX
March 31, 2023
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Sales tax receivable
Prepaid expenses
Current assets held for sale
Total current assets
Website development costs net
Deferred offering cost
Non-current assets held for sale
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Current liabilities held for sale
Total current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Non-current liabilities held for sale
Total noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Preferred stock - $ 0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
0 shares issued and outstanding
Common stock - $ 0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized;
42,097,552 and 42,633,916 shares issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)
Accumulated (deficit)
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Years Ended December 31,
Revenue
Sales
Total revenue
Cost of goods sold
Direct costs
Total cost of goods sold
Gross profit
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses
Fees paid on acquisition of ETBV – related party
Management fees – related party
Total operating expenses
Loss from operations
Other expenses (income)
Interest expense
Loan forgiveness
Total other expenses
Net (loss) from continuing operations
Discontinued operations (note 9)
Net (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive (loss)
Deemed dividend from Volt acquisition
Net comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders
Loss per share (continuing operations)
Basic and diluted
Loss per share (discontinued operations)
Basic and diluted
Loss per share (attributable to common shareholders)
Basic and diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic and diluted
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Additional
Accumulated Other
Total
Stockholders’
Number of
Shares
Amount
Number of
shares
Amount
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
Equity
(Deficit)
Beginning January 1, 2021
Stock-based compensation
Equity financing
Conversion of related party debt to equity
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Volt acquisition
Deemed dividend on Volt acquisition
Net loss
Ending December 31, 2021
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Additional
Accumulated Other
Total
Stockholders’
Number of
Shares
Amount
Number of
shares
Amount
Paid-In
Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Comprehensive Gain (Loss)
Equity
(Deficit)
Beginning January 1, 2022
Balance
Sale of Dutch asset
Stock issuance ETBV acquisition-related party
Foreign currency translation adjustment, through date of Dutch asset sale
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Net loss
Ending December 31, 2022
Balance
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Years Ended December 31,
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Issuance of stock – net
Asset purchase consideration
Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation
Loan forgiveness
Change in fair value contingent consideration
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Other current assets
Deferred offering cost
Sales tax receivable
Prepaid expenses and other costs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Net cash used in in operating activities – continuing operations
Net cash provided by operating activities – discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Loan to VoltH2
Cash paid website development costs
Cash paid for purchase of fixed assets
Cash paid in asset acquisition – related party, net
Cash acquired in business acquisition
Cash received of in sale of subsidiaries, net
Net cash used in investing activities – continuing operations
Net cash used in investing activities – discontinued operations
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from related party notes
Principal repayment of related party notes
Repayment of convertible debt
Proceeds from equity financing, net of issuance costs
Net cash provided by financing activities – continuing operations
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities – discontinued operations
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
Conversion of debt and accrued interest
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
1. ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS
Vision Energy Corporation (the “Company”) is a renewable energy company developing clean hydrogen production and storage facilities for the commercial, industrial and transportation sectors through site procurement, permitting, pre- development and grid integration. The Company seeks to utilize hydrogen as fuel, feedstock, and as a grid balancing & capacitance solution. The Company is committed to providing low carbon solutions with high yield hydrogen production, storage and distribution services for the European renewable economy and supply chain.
The Company was incorporated in the state of Nevada on August 17, 2015, as H/Cell Energy Corporation and is based in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Company changed its name to Vision Hydrogen Corporation in October 2020 and then to Vision Energy Corporation in November 2022. Since inception the Company has been involved in the hydrogen and renewable energy space. The Company has six subsidiaries: Vision Energy Holdings AG (f/k/a VisionH2 Holdings AG), Vision Hydrogen BV, Evolution Operating BV, Evolution Terminals SPV II BV, Evolution Terminals BV, (“ETBV”) Vision Energy UK Ltd.
At each reporting period, the Company evaluates whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The Company’s evaluation entails analyzing prospective operating budgets and forecasts for expectations of the Company’s cash needs and comparing those needs to the current cash and cash equivalent balances. The Company is required to make certain additional disclosures if it concludes substantial doubt exists and it is not alleviated by the Company’s plans or when its plans alleviate substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. This basis of accounting contemplates the recovery of the Company’s assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the specific amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities, which might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going .
As reflected in the financial statements, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of $ 14,833,755 along with $ 5,286,373 of net cash used in operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. Current cash on the balance sheet of $ 3,712,826 is less than the net cash used in operations of $ 5,286,373 for the year ended December 31, 2022. In addition, the Company is a start up in the renewable energy space and has generated limited revenues to date.
Despite generating cash proceeds from the sale of the Dutch Projects of $ 11,250,000 , demonstrating a sustainable cash flow stream in our business model, the Company’s financial results still represent a net loss year to date.
Management has evaluated the significance of these conditions and under these circumstances these conditions raise substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern. To alleviate these concerns the Company is planning for an equity raise in the next year and continuing to develop its newest asset and evaluate ways to monetize the project where possible.
The annual report has been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Research and development costs
The Company acquired certain in process research and development “IPRD” assets upon the purchase of Evolution Terminals BV. IPRD assets can only be capitalized once project commercialization has been achieved, These assets consisted of a series of reports, estimates, data and other financial models. The Company has elected to expenses these costs as it continues its progress.
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation specifically as it relates to the reclassification of assets, liabilities, operating results, and cash flows.
Comprehensive Gain
Comprehensive gain consists of two components, net gain, and other comprehensive gain. The Company’s other comprehensive gain is comprised of foreign currency translation adjustments. The balance of accumulated other comprehensive gain is, $ 1,645 as of December 31, 2022, and $ 34,389 at December 31, 2021.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recorded a comprehensive gain of $ 32,744 and $ 34,389 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Currency Translation
The Company translates its foreign subsidiary’s assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into U.S. dollars at current rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date and income and expense items at the average exchange rate for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each period. Items included in the financial statements of each entity in the group are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“functional currency”).
The functional and reporting currency of the Company is the United States Dollar (“U.S. Dollar”).
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
Website Development Costs
Website development costs were for a new company website created in 2021, updated in 2022 and are amortized over 3 years.
Leases
Right of use assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease right of use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease right of use asset also excludes lease incentives. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Asset acquisitions
Asset acquisitions are measured based on their cost to us, including transaction costs incurred by us. An asset acquisition’s cost or the consideration transferred by us is assumed to be equal to the fair value of the net assets acquired. If the consideration transferred is cash, measurement is based on the amount of cash we paid to the seller, as well as transaction costs incurred by us. Consideration given in the form of nonmonetary assets, liabilities incurred, or equity interests issued is measured based on either the cost to us or the fair value of the assets or net assets acquired, whichever is clearer. The cost of an asset acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired based on their estimated relative fair values. We engage third-party appraisal firms to assist in the fair value determination of inventories, identifiable long-lived assets, and identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is not recognized in asset acquisition.
3. GENERAL AND ADMINSTRATIVE
Our general and administrative expenses from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $ 9,573,720 . This was comprised of $ 7,620,000 non-cash stock issuance of stock, $ 1,314,574 in project development costs, $ 122,455 in accounting/audit fees, $ 116,138 in legal fees, $ 108,000 in consulting fees, $ 54,347 in dues and subscriptions, $ 50,402 in investor relations, $ 93,000 in director fees, and $ 94,804 in miscellaneous expense. For the year ended December 31, 2021we incurred $ 477,040 of general and administrative expenses consisting of $ 130,875 in accounting fees, $ 122,500 in stock based compensation, $ 105,517 in legal fees, $ 48,500 in director fees, $ 44,124 in dues and subscriptions, and $ 25,524 in miscellaneous fees,
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
4. LEASES
Operating Leases
For leases with a term of 12 months or less, the Company is permitted to make and has made an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities, and we recognize lease expense for such leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company maintains its principal office at 95 Christopher Columbus Drive, 16 th Floor Jersey City, NJ 07302.
The Company holds a Long Lease Agreement with North Sea Port for a 16.4 hectare site at which the Company is developing its Green Energy Hub project. The Company pays a reservation fee to North Sea Port during the development phase of the project, and from the date of execution of the notarial deed, Evolution Terminals B.V. will pay the full annual leasehold fee for a term of forty years with a one-time option to extend for a further ten years for a total of fifty years. In the first two-years post-execution of the notarial deed, the annual leasehold fee will be discounted by 50% to reduce land lease costs during construction. Once the notarial deed is executed, the Company will account for the long lease as listed in Note 2.
Finance Leases
As of December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had no finance leases.
5. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance thereafter. This ASU requires an entity to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses will depend on classification of the underlying lease as either finance or operating. Similar modifications have been made to lessor accounting in-line with revenue recognition guidance. The amendments also require certain quantitative and qualitative disclosures about leasing arrangements. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019. Entities are required to adopt ASU 2016-02 using a modified retrospective transition method. Full retrospective transition is prohibited. The guidance permits an entity to apply the standard’s transition provisions at either the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements or the beginning of the period of adoption (i.e., on the effective date). The Company adopted the new standard on its effective date.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance thereafter. This ASU requires an entity to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses will depend on classification of the underlying lease as either finance or operating. Similar modifications have been made to lessor accounting in-line with revenue recognition guidance. The amendments also require certain quantitative and qualitative disclosures about leasing arrangements. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019. Entities are required to adopt ASU 2016-02 using a modified retrospective transition method. Full retrospective transition is prohibited. The guidance permits an entity to apply the standard’s transition provisions at either the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements or the beginning of the period of adoption (i.e., on the effective date). The Company adopted the new standard on its effective date.
In September 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (ASC 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”). ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for non-employee share-based payment transactions. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees and employees will be substantially aligned. The new standard will become effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard and has no impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In August 2018, the FASB issue ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The new standard will become effective for the Company January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard and has no impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, Investments - Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivative and Hedging (Topic 815), which clarifies the interaction of rules for equity securities, the equity method of accounting, and forward contracts and purchase options on certain types of securities. The guidance clarifies how to account for the transition into and out of the equity method of accounting when considering observable transactions under the measurement alternative. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim reporting periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this standard and there is no impact on the current financial statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity. This ASU amends the guidance on convertible instruments and the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity, and also improves and amends the related EPS guidance for both Subtopics. The ASU will be effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2021 and interim periods within those annual periods and early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this standard and has no impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
6. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On November 8, 2021, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with VoltH2 Holdings AG (“VoltH2”), a Swiss corporation, and the other shareholders of VoltH2 (each, a “Seller”, and together, the “Sellers”) pursuant to which we acquired VoltH2 (the “Acquisition”). VoltH2 is a European-based developer of clean hydrogen production facilities for the supply of commercial offtake volumes of clean hydrogen to manufacturers, gas and power traders, industrial consumers, and both heavy and marine transportation sectors that have pivoted away from carbon emitting energy sources and fuels.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we acquired an 84.1 % interest in VoltH2, and together with our existing 15.9 % ownership interest, we now own 100 % of VoltH2.
The VoltH2 acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition with no step-up basis due to our 15.9 % ownership of VoltH2 prior to the acquisition, and due to VoltH2 being an early-stage company that had not generated revenues and lacked output. Since this transaction is not an acquisition of a business but a transfer of long-lived assets (primarily) between two non-operating companies no step-up in basis was allowed. Both entities are non-operating entities and the fair value business combination rules do not apply. When related parties are involved, the SEC generally will not permit the recognition of gain in the transferor’s financial statements or a step-up in basis on the transferee’s books for sales or transfers of long-lived assets. No exceptions are permitted on transactions between a parent company and a subsidiary or between subsidiaries of the same parent, other than in regulated industries when a nonregulated subsidiary sells manufactured goods to a regulated affiliate. The acquisition consideration consisted of 16,818,182 shares of our common stock issued on the acquisition date of November 8, 2021, at a closing market price of $ 5.50 . A deemed dividend for the excess share price over cost basis of the net assets of ($ 1,340,426 ) was recorded in the amount of $ 93,840,427 .
At December 31, 2021 the Company had $ 93,602 in current assets held for sale, $ 129,552 of non-current assets held for sale offset by $ 507,273 of current liabilities for sale and $ 66,655 of non-current liabilities for sale.
There were no acquisition related costs for the Company for the years ended December 31, 2022, and 2021.
The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of VoltH2 and the Company for the year ended December 31, 2021. The pro forma financial information presents the results as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of 2021.
The unaudited pro forma results presented include amortization charges for acquired intangible assets, interest expense and stock-based compensation expense.
Pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisitions had taken place as of the beginning of 2021.
SCHEDULE OF PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Revenues
Net income (loss)
Net income per share:
Basic and diluted
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
On May 6, 2022, we, through our wholly owned Swiss subsidiary, VoltH2 Holdings AG (“VoltH2”), entered into a Share Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Volt Energy BV (the “Purchaser”) pursuant to which we agreed to sell our 100% interest in our Vlissingen green hydrogen development project and our 50% interest in our Terneuzen green hydrogen development project and related assets (the “Dutch Projects”) to the Purchaser in exchange for $ 11,250,000 and the 3,536,364 shares of our common stock held by the Purchaser (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchase Agreement closed on May 11, 2022. There was $ 623,078 in costs related to the disposition. Due to the related party nature of the transaction the $ 11,250,000 cash component of the purchase price and related gain on the sale of the Dutch Projects is a part of paid in capital on the balance sheet as there is no step-up in basis when related parties are involved. VoltH2 has been renamed VisionH2 Holdings AG.
The results of discontinued operations are as follows:
SCHEDULE OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Year ended
December 31, 2022
Year ended
December 31, 2021
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Discontinued operations for the period
7. ASSET ACQUISTION FROM RELATED PARTY
On May 30, 2022, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Evolution Terminals B.V., a Dutch corporation (“ETBV”), and ETBV’s sole shareholder. ETBV is developing a green energy terminal for the storage and handling of sustainable products and fuels.
On May 30, 2022, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Evolution Terminals B.V., a Dutch corporation (“ETBV”) pursuant to which we acquired ETBV (the “Acquisition”) from an investment firm of which our CEO is principal for a purchase price of $ 3,500,000 in cash and 3,000,000 shares of our common stock. ETBV is the owner of a 16.4-hectare port development project for the storage and distribution of low carbon and renewable fuels, including hydrogen carriers such as ammonia, methanol and liquid organics, located in Vlissingen (Flushing) at the mouth of the Westerschelde estuary in the Netherlands. The Acquisition closed on May 31, 2022. The transaction was considered and approved by a committee comprised of our independent directors. As a result, the combination of the Company and ETBV is considered a related party asset acquisition.
The asset had capitalized project development costs which consisted of financial models, environmental impact assessments, layout drawings, terminal operation simulations, and other various permitting reports and storage designs. These capitalized project development costs were determined to be In-Process-Research-and-Development (“IPRD). In-Process-Research-and-Development can only be capitalized under GAAP once project viability has been achieved. Since the acquisition was related party, the accounting should be acknowledged at predecessor cost and not historical cost. Predecessor cost is what the predecessor owner had recorded, and per the explanation above, all the amounts are expensed. The total purchase price consideration was expensed in the year ended December 31, 2022, consisted of $ 3,500,000 in acquisition costs, $ 7,620,000 in issuance of stock at a price of $ 2.54 offset by $ 57,945 in liabilities acquired.
8. INCOME TAXES
The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
The determination of the Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items and the probability of sustaining uncertain tax positions. The benefits of uncertain tax positions are recorded in the Company’s financial statements only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will withstand challenges, if any, from taxing authorities. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassess these probabilities and records any changes in the financial statements as appropriate. Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense.
The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740. Under that guidance, management assesses the likelihood that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances and information, including the technical merits of those positions, available at the end of each period. The measurement of unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted when new information is available, or when an event occurs that requires a change.
The Company did not identify any material uncertain tax positions. The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties for unrecognized tax benefits.
The federal income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for the three years after they are filed.
The components of income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations are as follows:
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
Year Ended December 31,
Current
U.S. Federal
U.S. State and local
Netherlands
Total current
Year Ended December 31,
Deferred
U.S. Federal
U.S. State and local
Netherlands
Total deferred
Total income tax expense
At December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had deferred tax assets from continuing operations loss of $ 840,247 and $ 518,669 , respectively, against which a valuation allowance of $ 4,658,290 and $ 1,230,092 , respectively, had been recorded. The change in the valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2022, was an increase of $ 3,428,198 . The increase in the valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2022, was mainly attributable to an increase in share-based compensation, which resulted in an increase in the Company’s deferred tax asset. The Company periodically assesses the likelihood that it will be able to recover the deferred tax asset. The Company considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
Significant components of deferred tax assets from continuing operations at December 31, 2022 and 2021 were as follows:
SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
December 31,
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward
Capital loss carryforward
Share-based compensation
Gross deferred tax asset
Less: valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
9. INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the information needed to compute basic loss per share. There are no dilutive securities.
Continuing Operations:
SCHEDULE OF COMPUTE BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE CONTINUED AND DISCONTINUED
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Net (loss) from continuing operations
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic net loss per share
Discontinued Operations:
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Net loss
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic net loss per share
Total Comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders:
SCHEDULE OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Year Ended
December 31, 2020
Total Net comprehensive loss attributable to common shareholders
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic net loss per share
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has entered into agreements to indemnify its directors and executive officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in the Company’s articles of incorporation and bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of the Company’s directors and executive officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of the Company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or executive officer of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any other company or enterprise to which the person provided services at the Company’s request. The Company believes that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified people as directors and executive officers.
During 2020 a director of the Company lent the Company a total of $ 596,747 at 6 % per annum. On January 21, 2021, the note and accumulated interest was converted, along with a cash payment of $ 3,253 for a total of $ 600,000 , into 6,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Shares”) pursuant to the Company’s public offering (see “Note 7”).
On November 8, 2021, we acquired the 84 % of VoltH2 Holdings AG (“VoltH2”) which we did not already own from the other shareholders of VoltH2 for 16,818,182 shares. An investment firm of which our CEO is principal owned 725,000 shares ( 66 %) of VoltH2. VoltH2 has been renamed VisionH2 Holdings AG. On May 11, 2022, we sold our Vlissingen and Terneuzen green hydrogen development projects and related assets to Volt Energy BV, a company controlled by a former director and co-CEO, in exchange for $ 11,250,000 and the 3,536,364 shares held by Volt Energy BV. (see “Note 9”)
On May 30, 2022, we acquired Evolution Terminals B.V., a Dutch corporation (“ETBV”) from an investment firm of which our CEO is principal for a purchase price of $ 3,500,000 and 3,000,000 shares of our common stock. (see “Note 10”).
On June 20, 2022, we entered into a Management Services Agreement with a company controlled by our CEO pursuant to which we receive executive, business consulting and advisory, business development and other services. The Agreement is for an initial term of three years and will automatically renew for one or more additional two-year renewal periods unless terminated. The fee under the Management Services Agreement is $ 100,000 per month which will increase on each anniversary by the greater of the previous year’s change in the United States Consumer Price Index plus 2 %, or 5 %. All amounts related to this agreement were expensed and paid during the year.
VISION ENERGY CORPORATION f/k/a VISION HYDROGEN CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2022, AND 2021
11. SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK
Cash is maintained at an authorized deposit-taking institution (bank) incorporated in the United States, Canada and The Netherlands and is insured by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) and the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) up to $ 250,000 , $ 73,000 and $ 114,000 respectively. As of December 31, 2022, the balance was fully covered with the FDIC and was $ 3,025,100 and $ 430,871 in excess of the CDIC and DNB insured limit, respectively.
12. SHARE CAPITAL
The Company currently has 42,097,552 shares issued and outstanding, along with 200,000,000 authorized. We have 5,000,000 authorized of preferred stock and zero issued and outstanding.
For the year ended December 31, 2021 there was 20,000 shares issued in relation to stock based compensation and 16,818,182 shares issued for the Volt acquisition.
In October 2020, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whereby the Company registered 25,000,000 shares of its common stock for sale as a company offering. The registration statement was declared effective in October 2020. The Company sold a total of 25,000,000 shares of common stock in January 2021 for total consideration of $ 2,500,000 . The consideration consisted of $ 596,747 of debt converted to equity (see Note 12) and gross cash proceeds of $ 1,903,253 . The Company incurred $ 70,000 of legal fees and a $ 51,000 consulting fee in connection with the capital raise.
For the year ended December 31, 2022 there was 3,536,364 shares returned to treasury in regards to the sale of our Dutch Properties and 3,000,000 shares at $ 2.54 a share issued for the ETBV acquisition.
On November 8, 2022, we effectuated a two-for-one (2:1) forward split of our common stock, $ 0.0001 par value per share, and simultaneously increased our number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 200,000,000 . All common and per share amounts have been restated to give retroactive effect to the share consolidation.
13. STOCK OPTIONS AWARDS AND GRANTS
There was no stock option activity from the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan for both years ended December 31, 2021 and 2022. As of December 31, 2022, there was no unrecognized compensation expense or dilutive securities.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 10, 2023, the Company incorporated three new subsidiaries to accommodate strategic initiatives for prospective partners, operators and launching customers for its integrated Green Energy Hub development in North Sea Port of Vlissingen, the Netherlands. Vision Hydrogen BV is a project development company to develop, own and operate the Company’s planned ammonia cracking facility, for back-cracking imported green ammonia to hydrogen gas as a service. It is planned that the ammonia cracking facility will integrate with the Company’s import, storage and handling terminal development in Vlissingen via a short pipeline enabling dedicated storage and handling capacity for imported green ammonia feedstock, subject to additional studies and obtaining all requisite permits and approvals. The Company has also incorporated “Evolution Terminals Operating BV”, a dedicated operating entity to jointly own and operate logistics infrastructure under a joint operating agreement on behalf of the terminal in the event that the terminal’s tank storage assets are owned by more than one strategic equity partner, and “Evolution Terminals SPV II BV”, a special purpose vehicle to be utilized for joint ownership of specific storage assets with a strategic launching customer or partner.
On March 7, 2023 the Company announced it has filed the Environmental Impact Assessment known in the Netherlands as the “Milieueffectrapportage” or “MER”. The MER is a detailed and comprehensive environmental report that combines more than 25 individual reports and independent studies and represents a significant component of the Dutch permitting process for the Company’s Green Energy Hub development in the North Sea Port of Vlissingen, the Netherlands.