0001308411-15-000105.txt : 20151007 0001308411-15-000105.hdr.sgml : 20151007 20151007133200 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001308411-15-000105 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: S-1 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 8 FILED AS OF DATE: 20151007 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20151007 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AuraSource, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001083922 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: OIL AND GAS FIELD EXPLORATION SERVICES [1382] IRS NUMBER: 680427395 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-1 SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-207321 FILM NUMBER: 151148494 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1490 SOUTH PRICE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 219 CITY: CHANDLER STATE: AZ ZIP: 85286 BUSINESS PHONE: 480-292-7179 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1490 SOUTH PRICE ROAD STREET 2: SUITE 219 CITY: CHANDLER STATE: AZ ZIP: 85286 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MOBILE NATION INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20030731 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WOLFSTONE CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19991210 S-1 1 araoforms1151006.htm AURASOURCE, INC. FORM S-1

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 7, 2015

Registration No. _______

 

  

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

AuraSource, Inc.

   
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  (Exact Name of Registrant as
Specified in Its Charter)
 

 

Nevada   1382   68-0427395
(State or other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Primary Standard
Classification Code)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

1490 South Price Road, Suite 219,

Chandler, AZ 85286

Tel.: (480) 292-7179

(Address and Telephone Number of Registrant’s Principal

Executive Offices and Principal Place of Business)

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

  

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box.   [x]

  

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  

  

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  

 

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  

 

If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box.  

 

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

 

  Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer  
  Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company [x]  

 

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

Title of Each Class of Securities

to be Registered

 

Amount to be

Registered (1)

   

Proposed Maximum

Offering Price

Per Share (2)

   

Proposed Maximum

Aggregate

Offering Price

   

Amount of

Registration Fee

 
                                 
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, issuable pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement     5,000,000     $ 0.15     $ 750,000     $ 75.53  

 

(1)   We are registering 5,000,000 shares of our common stock (“Put Shares”) that we will put to Southridge Partners II LP (“Southridge” or “Selling Security Holder”) pursuant to an equity purchase agreement (the “EP Agreement”) between Southridge and the registrant entered into on September 15, 2015. In the event of stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions involving the common stock, the number of common shares registered shall, unless otherwise expressly provided, automatically be deemed to cover the additional securities to be offered or issued pursuant to Rule 416 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). In the event that the adjustment provisions of the EP Agreement require the registrant to issue more shares than are being registered in this registration statement, for reasons other than those stated in Rule 416 of the Securities Act, the registrant will file a new registration statement to register those additional shares.
(2) The offering price has been estimated solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(o) of the Securities Act on the basis of the closing bid price of the common stock of the registrant as reported on the OTC QB on October 7, 2015.

 

 

 

THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OR UNTIL THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SUCH SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE.

 

The information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is effective. This preliminary prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS  

 

5,000,000 SHARES OF

AURASOURCE, INC.

COMMON STOCK

 

This prospectus relates to the resale of up to 5,000,000 shares (the “Shares”) of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share issuable to Southridge Partners II LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Southridge”), a selling stockholder pursuant to a “put right” under an equity purchase agreement (the “EP Agreement”), also referred to as an EP Agreement, that we entered into with Southridge. The EP Agreement permits us to “put” up to five million dollars ($5,000,000) in shares of our common stock to Southridge over a period of up to twenty-four (24) months. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares of common stock. However, we will receive proceeds from the sale of securities pursuant to our exercise of this put right offered by Southridge. We will bear all costs associated with this registration.

 

The selling stockholder may offer all or part of the Shares for resale from time to time through public or private transactions, at either prevailing market prices or at privately negotiated prices. We are paying all of the registration expenses incurred in connection with the registration of the Shares, but we will not pay any of the selling commissions, brokerage fees and related expenses.

 

Our Common Stock is traded on OTC QB Sheets. Investors can find quotes and market information for the Company at www.otcmarkets.com under the ticker symbol “ARAO”. Only a limited public market currently exists for our Common Stock. On October 7, 2015, the closing price of our common stock was $0.15 per share.

 

 

INVESTING IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE “RISK FACTORS” BEGINNING ON PAGE 7 TO READ ABOUT FACTORS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE INVESTING IN SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK.

 

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: October __, 2015

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I: INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS      
         
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY     5  
           
THE OFFERING     6  
           
RISK FACTORS     7  
           
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS     17  
           
ITEM 4: USE OF PROCEEDS     17  
           
ITEM 5: DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE     17  
           
ITEM 6: DILUTION     17  
           
ITEM 7: SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS     17  
           
ITEM 8: PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION     19  
           
ITEM 9: DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED     20  
           
ITEM 10: INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSELS     21  
           
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS     22  
           
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY     26  
           
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS     26  
           
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS     27  
           
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS     28  
           
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE     33  
           
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE     33  
           
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION     35  
           
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT     39  
           
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS     40  
           
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION     41  
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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014     43  
           
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2013     54  
           
PART II: INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS   69  
           
ITEM 13: OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION   69  
           
ITEM 14: INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS   69  
           
ITEM 15: RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES   69  
           
ITEM 16: EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES   70  
           
ITEM 17: UNDERTAKINGS   71  
           
SIGNATURES   74  

 

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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

 

This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this Prospectus.  This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in the common stock of AuraSource, Inc. (referred to herein as the “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us”). You should carefully read the entire Prospectus, including “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the financial statements before making an investment decision.

 

Business Overview

 

AuraSource, Inc. (“AuraSource” or “Company”) was incorporated on March 15, 1990 and is focused on the development and production of environmentally friendly and cost effective industrial energy and feedstock used for industrial applications. AuraCoal, AuraSource’s core technology, includes ultrafine grinding and impurities removal. Initial industrial applications of AuraSource technology are ultra-fine coal water mixture for heavy oil substitution, and low grade iron ore fine and slimes beneficiation. AuraSource formed AuraSource Qinzhou Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary in China (“Qinzhou”), to acquire these types of Hydrocarbon Clean Fuel (“HCF”) technologies, performing research and development related to the reduction of harmful emission and energy costs for HCF technology and products based on this technology, licensing HCF technology to third parties and selling services and products derived from this technology. We have developed seven patented technologies: 1) ultrafine grinding and 2) ultrafine separation. A more detailed discussion of this technology and its anticipated benefits is provided under the section “Description of Business”.

 

As discussed more fully in this Prospectus, as well as in our accompanying financial statements to this Registration Statement, we have incurred recurring losses from operations. For the three months ended June 30, 2015, we incurred a net loss of ($336,305) or ($0.01) per share. Additionally, for the year ended March 31, 2015, we incurred a net loss of ($1,454,906) or ($0.02) per share. Through June 30, 2015, we have incurred recurring losses from operations of ($12,732,461), primarily in connection with research and development activities; and, as of June 30, 2015 had a stockholders’ deficiency of ($838,156).

 

Our Common Stock is traded on OTC QB Sheets; an OTC market tier for companies that report to the SEC. Investors can find quotes and market information for the Company at www.otcmarkets.com under the ticker symbol “ARAO”

 

On September 15, 2015, we entered into an investment agreement (the “EP Agreement”) with Southridge Partners II LP, a Delaware limited partnership (“Southridge”). Pursuant to the terms of the EP Agreement, Southridge shall commit to purchase up to five million ($5,000,000) Dollars of our common stock over a period of up to twenty-four (24) months.

 

In connection with the EP Agreement, we also entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with Southridge. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we are obligated to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) covering 5,000,000 shares of the common stock underlying the EP Agreement within 120 days after the closing of the EP Agreement. In addition, we are obligated to use all commercially reasonable efforts to have the registration statement become effective within five business days after receiving notice from the SEC that the registration statement may be declared effective and to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement until termination in accordance with the EP Agreement.

 

Where You Can Find Us

 

Our principal executive office location and mailing address is 1490 South Price Road, Suite 219, Chandler, AZ 85286, and our telephone number is (480) 292-7179.

 

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THE OFFERING

 

Common stock offered by Selling Stockholder   5,000,000 shares of common stock
     
Common stock outstanding before the offering   60,206,655 shares of common stock as of October 7, 2015.
     
Common stock outstanding after the offering   93,539,988 shares of common stock.
     
Use of proceeds   We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Shares by the selling stockholder. However, we will receive proceeds from the sale of securities pursuant to the EP Agreement. The proceeds received under the EP Agreement will be used for payment of general corporate and operating expenses.
     
OTC Trading Symbol   ARAO
     
Risk Factors   The common stock offered hereby involves a high degree of risk and should not be purchased by investors who cannot afford the loss of their entire investment. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 7.

 

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RISK FACTORS

 

You should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the other information included in this Prospectus before making an investment decision with regard to our securities. The statements contained in or incorporated into this Prospectus that are not historic facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by forward-looking statements. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

 

Item 1A.      Risk Factors

 

Risk Factors Relating to Our Company:

 

Our Independent Registered Public Accountants have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

As shown in our financial statements beginning on Page F-1, we have incurred recurring losses from operations and as of June 30, 2015, had a stockholders’ deficiency of approximately ($12,732,461). These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the current economic environment, which is characterized by tight credit markets, investor uncertainty about how to safely invest funds and low investor confidence, has introduced additional risk and difficulty to our challenge to secure needed additional working capital. In the event we become insolvent or bankrupt. Our Independent Registered Public Accountants have stated in their Auditor’s Report dated June 29, 2015 with respect to our financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2015 that these circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Management has been closely monitoring our fixed and variable costs and intends to restrict such costs to those expenses that are necessary to complete activities related to preparing for commencement of the production phase of operations, continued research and development activities, identifying additional sources of working capital, maintenance of our patent rights and general and administrative costs in support of such activities.

 

We continue to actively seek new sources of working capital. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Investors may lose all of their investment in us.

 

Investment in us involves a high degree of risk.  Investors may never recoup all or part of or realized any return on their investment.  Accordingly, investors may lose all of their investment and must be prepared to do so.

 

We will need additional financing.

 

Our cash requirements may vary materially from those now planned depending on numerous factors, including our ability to obtain the HCF technology, finding customers to use such technology and competition. We may not have sufficient funds to institute our business plan set forth in this report.  We therefore would need to raise additional funds to finance our capital requirements through new financings to achieve the level of operations we anticipate.  Such financings could include equity financing, which may be dilutive to stockholders, or debt financing, which would likely restrict our ability to borrow from other sources.  In addition, such securities may contain rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of the rights of our current stockholders.  We do not have any commitments for additional financing.  There can be no assurance that additional funds will be available on terms attractive to us, or at all.  If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to curtail our development of the HCF technology and/or otherwise materially curtail or reduce our operations.  Alternatively, we may be forced to sell or dispose of our right or assets.  Any inability to raise adequate funds on commercially viable terms could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation and financial condition.

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A substantial portion our business activities will be overseas and we will be subject to all of the risks of international operations.

 

We expect that a substantial portion of our operations will involve performing R&D related to HCF in China and selling services and products related to and licenses for this technology to buyers in China and other international markets. Thus, a substantial portion of our business operations will be subject to the risks of international operations.  Our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by changes or uncertainties in the political or economic climates, laws, regulations, tariffs, duties, import quotas, or other trade, intellectual property or tax policies in China and possibly other foreign countries.  We will also be subject to adverse exchange rate fluctuations among Chinese currency and the US dollar since we anticipate that any revenue generated as well as and costs and expenses for our operations in China will be paid in the Chinese RMB.

 

We may be unable to continue as a going concern if we do not successfully raise additional capital or if we fail to generate sufficient revenue from operations.

 

Primarily as a result of our recurring losses and our lack of liquidity, in connection with our year ended March 31, 2015 we received a report from our independent auditors that includes an explanatory paragraph describing the substantial uncertainty as to our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Reliance on and experience of our officers and directors.

 

Our officers and directors will be responsible for the management and control of the Company.  Our success will, to a large extent, depend on the quality of the management provided by the officers and directors.  Although our officers and directors believe they have the ability to manage the Company, they can give no assurance their efforts will result in success.   Stockholders have no right or power to take part in the management of the Company.  

 

As a publicly reporting company, we incur substantial expenses to comply with the reporting requirements which could have a detrimental effect on our business and finances, the value of our stock and the ability of stockholders to resell their stock.

 

Since we are subject to the information and reporting requirements pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as well as other disclosure requirements such as the proxy rules, going private rules and many tender offer provisions, our stockholders will not have access to the short-swing reporting and profit receiving protections or information that is provided by beneficial ownership reporting requirements of the U.S. securities laws. Additional SEC regulations already in place have also substantially increased the accounting, legal, and other costs related to becoming and remaining an SEC publicly reporting company. In the current regulatory environment, a recent trend has been established to continue to introduce substantial additional regulations affecting financial markets and publicly reporting companies. There can be no assurance that new regulations introduced in the future, will not significantly increase the cost of compliance for publicly traded companies. If we do not meet the public company reporting requirements designed to make current information about our company available to market makers, they will not be able to trade our stock. The public company costs of preparing and filing annual and quarterly reports, and other information with the SEC and furnishing audited reports to stockholders, cause our expenses to be higher than they would be if we were privately-held and not subject to public company reporting regulatory requirements. In addition, we may incur substantial expenses in connection with the preparation of registration statements required to be filed in connection with the registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933. These increased costs may be material and may include the hiring of additional employees and/or the retention of additional advisors and professionals. Our failure to comply with federal securities laws could result in private or governmental legal action against us and/or our officers and directors, which could have a detrimental effect on our business and finances, the value of our stock, and the ability of stockholders to resell their stock.

 

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We may be exposed to potential risks, penalties and expenses resulting from new requirements under the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.

 

In addition to the costs of compliance with having our shares of common stock traded on the OTC QB, there are substantial penalties that could be imposed upon us if we fail to comply with all of regulatory requirements. In particular, under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 we are required to include in our annual report our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of our fiscal year.

 

Risks Related to Doing Business in China

 

A substantial portion sales may be in China.

 

China is a developing country and has a limited history of trade practices as a nation.  Because we will likely direct a substantial amount of our sales efforts to customers in China, we will be subject to the laws, rules, regulations, and political authority of the government of the PRC.  We may encounter material problems while doing business in China, such as in interactions with the Chinese government and the uncertainty of foreign legal precedent pertaining to our HCF business in China.  Risks inherent in international operations also include the following:

 

- local currency instability;
- inflation;
- the risk of realizing economic currency exchange losses when transactions are completed in the Chinese RMB and other currencies;
- the ability to repatriate earnings under existing exchange control laws; and
- political unrest.

 

Changes in import and export laws and tariffs can also materially impact international operations.  In addition, international operations involve political, as well as economic risks, including:

 

- nationalization;
- expropriation;
- contract renegotiations; and
- changes in laws resulting from governmental changes.

 

In addition, we may be subject to rules and regulations of the PRC or the jurisdiction of other governmental agencies in the PRC that may adversely affect our ability to perform under, or our rights and obligations in, our contracts with Chinese companies or government entities.  In the event of a dispute, we will likely be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of foreign courts.  We may also be hindered or prevented from enforcing our rights with respect to a governmental instrumentality because of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.

 

Adverse changes in political and economic policies of the PRC government could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China, which could reduce the demand for our products and materially and adversely affect our competitive position.

 

Some or all of our sales may be made in China. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects are affected significantly by economic, political and legal developments in China. The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including:

 

-   the amount of government involvement;
-    the level of development;
-   the growth rate;
-    the control of foreign exchange; and
the allocation of resources.

 

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While it is our understanding that the economy in China has grown significantly in the past 20 years, the growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various economic sectors. The government of the PRC has implemented various measures to encourage or control economic growth and guide the allocation of resources.  Some of these measures benefit the overall Chinese economy, but may also have a negative effect on us.  For example, our financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations that are applicable to us.

 

The Chinese economy has been transitioning from a planned to a more market-oriented economy. Although in recent years the PRC government has implemented measures emphasizing the utilization of market forces for economic reform, the reduction of state ownership of productive assets and the establishment of sound corporate governance in business enterprises, a substantial portion of the productive assets in China is still owned by the PRC government. The continued control of these assets and other aspects of the national economy by the PRC government could materially and adversely affect our business.  The PRC government also exercises significant control over Chinese economic growth through the allocation of resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.  Efforts by the PRC government to slow the pace of growth of the Chinese economy could result in decreased capital expenditure by power plants, which in turn could reduce demand for our products and services.

 

We risk the effects of general economic conditions in China.

 

Sales we secure in China could be adversely affected by a sustained economic recession in China.  Therefore, a sustained economic recession in that country could result in lower demand or lower prices for the use of our HCF technology.

 

Uncertainties with respect to the Chinese legal system could have a material adverse effect on us.

 

We plan to conduct some of our sales and a substantial portion all of our administrative activities in China.  We will be generally subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investment in China.  The PRC legal system is based, at least in part, on written statutes.  Prior court decisions may be cited for reference but may have limited precedential value.  It is our understanding that since 1979, PRC legislation and regulations have significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various forms of foreign investments in China.  However, since these laws and regulations are relatively new and the PRC legal system continues to rapidly evolve, the interpretations of many laws, regulations and rules are not always uniform and enforcement of these laws, regulations and rules involves uncertainties.  We cannot predict the effect of future developments in the PRC legal system, including the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws or the interpretation or enforcement thereof, the preemption of local regulations by national laws, or the overturn of local government’s decisions by the superior government.  These uncertainties may limit legal protections available to us.  In addition, any litigation in China may be protracted and result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention.

 

Risks Related to HCF Technology

 

Our business venture into the HCF business is subject to a high risk of failure.

 

Our business venture into the HCF technology business through our investment in Qinzhou and the HCF technology is at an early stage and is subject to a high risk of failure. The HCF fuel technology has not been proven by us to be a commercially viable fuel alternative. In order to establish commercial viability, we will have to either undertake the construction and operation of the contemplated demonstration facility or convert an existing facility to be compatible with our HCF technology, both of which would be very costly. Even if the demonstration facility were constructed or an existing facility converted and operational, there is no assurance that the commercial viability of this HCF process would be established or that we would be able to expand the facility into a commercially viable operation or to generate revenues from this technology.

 

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We are uncertain of our ability to protect technology through patents.

 

Our ability to compete effectively will depend on the success of Qinzhou in protecting its proprietary technology, both in the U.S. and abroad.  We believe that many patents have already been issued in the area of HCF, both in the U.S. and abroad, although to date we have not conducted a patent search. Qinzhou directly, or through us, plans to file for patent protection in the U.S. and possibly outside the United States after it acquires the HCF technology.  No assurances can be given that any additional patents will be issued to Qinzhou or to us.

 

No assurance can be given that any additional patents relating to the existing HCF technology will be issued by the United States or any foreign patent offices, that it will directly or through us receive any patents in the future based on its continued development of the HCF technology, or that our HCF patent protection within and/or outside of the U.S. will be sufficient to deter others, legally or otherwise, from developing or marketing competitive products utilizing Qinzhou’s HCF technologies.

 

If Qinzhou directly, or through us, obtains additional patents, there can be no assurance they will be enforceable to prevent others from developing and marketing competitive products or methods.  If Qinzhou directly, or through us, brings an infringement action relating to any future patents, it may require the diversion of substantial funds from its or our operations and may require management to expend efforts that might otherwise be devoted to its or our operations.  Furthermore, there can be no assurance that Qinzhou or we will be successful in enforcing our HCF patent rights.

 

Further, if any more patents are issued, there can be no assurance that patent infringement claims in the U.S. or in other countries will not be asserted against Qinzhou or us by a competitor or others, or if asserted, that we will be successful in defending against such claims.  If one of our products is adjudged to infringe patents of others with the likely consequence of a damage award, we may be enjoined from using and selling such product or be required to obtain a royalty-bearing license, if available on acceptable terms.  Alternatively, in the event a license is not offered, we or Qinzhou might be required, if possible, to redesign those aspects of the product held to infringe so as to avoid infringement liability.  Any redesign efforts undertaken by Qinzhou or us might be expensive, could delay the introduction or the re-introduction of our products into certain markets, or may be so significant as to be impractical.

 

We are uncertain of our ability to protect the HCF proprietary technology and information.

 

In addition to seeking patent protection, we will rely on trade secrets, know-how and continuing technological advancement to achieve and maintain a competitive advantage with respect to the HCF technology.  Although we have entered into and Qinzhou intends to enter into confidentiality and invention agreements with employees, consultants, certain potential customers and advisors, no assurance can be given that such agreements will be honored or that we or Qinzhou will be able to effectively protect our rights to our unpatented trade secrets and know-how.  Moreover, no assurance can be given that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets and know-how.

 

Risk Related to the Alternative Energy Industry

 

A drop in the retail price of conventional energy or other alternative energy may have a negative effect on our business.

 

A customer's decision to purchase HCF will be primarily driven by the return on investment resulting from the energy savings from HCF. Any fluctuations in economic and market conditions that impact the viability of conventional and other alternative energy sources, such as decreases in the prices of oil and other fossil fuels could cause the demand for HCF to decline. Although we believe current levels of retail energy prices support a reasonable return on investment for HCF, there can be no assurance that future retail pricing of conventional energy and other alternative energy will remain at such levels.

 

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Existing regulations and changes to such regulations may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of HCF, which may significantly affect the demand for our products.

 

HCF is subject to oversight and regulations in accordance with national and local ordinances and regulations relating to safety, environmental protection, and related matters. We are responsible for knowing such ordinances and regulations, and must comply with these varying standards. Any new government regulations or utility policies pertaining to our product may result in significant additional expenses to us and our customers and, as a result, could cause a significant reduction in demand for our product.

 

The market for HCF is emerging and rapidly evolving, and its future success remains uncertain. If HCF is not suitable for widespread adoption or sufficient demand for HCF does not develop or takes longer to develop than we anticipate, we would be unable to generate revenue or to achieve or sustain profitability. In addition, demand for HCF in the markets and geographic regions where we operate may not develop or may develop more slowly than we anticipate. Many factors will influence the widespread adoption of HCF and demand for our products, including:

 

-    cost-effectiveness of HCF as compared with conventional and other alternative energy products and technologies;
-     performance and reliability of HCF as compared with conventional and other alternative energy products and technologies;
-    capital expenditures by customers that tend to decrease if the PRC or global economy slows down; and
-    availability of government subsidies and incentives.

Our limited marketing capability limits our ability to generate revenue.

 

We have limited marketing capabilities and resources to expend on marketing HCF technology.  To achieve market penetration we will have to undertake significant efforts and expenditures to create awareness of, and demand for, our HCF technology and products.  Our ability to penetrate the market and build our customer base will be substantially dependent on our marketing efforts, including our ability to encourage power plants to convert the plants to be compatible with our HCF technology.  No assurance can be given that we will succeed. Our failure to successfully develop our marketing capabilities, both internally and through third-party joint ventures, would negatively impact our ability to generate revenue and have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

We are dependent on key personnel and the loss of the services of these personnel could harm our business.

 

Our success in the HCF technology business largely depends upon the efforts of our executive officers and those who are developing the HCF technology and the employees hired by Qinzhou or by us to assist such principals in developing such technology.  The loss of the services of any of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our HCF business and prospects.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain the services of such individuals in the future.  Our success will be dependent upon our ability to hire and retain qualified technical, research, management, marketing and financial personnel. We will compete with other companies with greater financial and other resources for such personnel.  Although Qinzhou has not to date experienced difficulty in attracting qualified personnel, there can be no assurance that it will be able to retain the personnel it hires or acquire additional qualified personnel as and when needed.

 

 

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Risk Factors Relating to Our Common Stock:

 

We are registering an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock that could be issued under an equity purchase agreement arrangement with Southridge Partners II LP. The sale of such shares could depress the market price of our common stock.

 

We are registering an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock under this registration statement covering shares of our common stock that may be issued under an Equity Purchase Agreement with Southridge Partners II LP (“Southridge”). The resale of the shares of common stock by Southridge into the public market will dilute the ownership interest and share of any dividends declared by the Company and could depress the market price of our common stock.

 

To date, we have not paid any cash dividends and no cash dividends are expected to be paid in the foreseeable future.

 

We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future and we may not have sufficient funds legally available to pay dividends. Even if the funds are legally available for distribution, we may nevertheless decide not to pay any dividends. We intend to retain all earnings for our operations.

 

The application of the “penny stock” rules could adversely affect the market price of our common stock and increase your transaction costs to sell those shares.

 

As long as the trading price of our common shares is below $5 per share, the open-market trading of our common shares will be subject to the “penny stock” rules. The “penny stock” rules impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers which sell securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors (generally those with assets in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 together with their spouse). For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of securities and have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction before the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the broker-dealer must deliver, before the transaction, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information on the limited market in penny stocks. These additional burdens imposed on broker-dealers may restrict the ability or decrease the willingness of broker-dealers to sell our common shares, and may result in decreased liquidity for our common shares and increased transaction costs for sales and purchases of our common shares as compared to other securities.

 

Our common shares are thinly traded and, you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices or at all if you need to sell your shares to raise money or otherwise desire to liquidate your shares.

 

The Company cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for its common stock will develop or be sustained. However, the Company does not rule out the possibility of applying for listing on the Nasdaq National Market or other exchanges.

 

Our common shares historically are "thinly-traded" on the OTCQB and OTCBB, meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent.  This situation is attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company which is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares until such time as we became more seasoned and viable.  As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price.  We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be sustained.

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The market price for our common stock is particularly volatile given our status as a relatively small company with a small and thinly traded “float” and lack of current revenues that could lead to wide fluctuations in our share price.   The price at which you purchase our common stock may not be indicative of the price that will prevail in the trading market.  You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.

 

The market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility when compared with seasoned issuers, and we expect our share price will continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future.  The volatility in our share price is attributable to a number of factors.  First, as noted above, our common shares are sporadically and/or thinly traded.  As a consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our shareholders may disproportionately influence the price of those shares in either direction.  The price for our shares could, for example, decline precipitously in the event that a large number of our common shares are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer which could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price.  Secondly, we are a speculative or "risky" investment due to our lack of revenues or profits to date and uncertainty of future market acceptance for our current and potential products.  As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer.  The following factors may add to the volatility in the price of our common shares: actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly or annual operating results; adverse outcomes; and additions or departures of our key personnel, as well as other items discussed under this "Risk Factors" section, as well as elsewhere in this annual report.

 

Many of these factors are beyond our control and may decrease the market price of our common shares, regardless of our operating performance.  We cannot make any predictions or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our common shares will be at any time, including as to whether our common shares will sustain their current market prices, or as to what effect that the sale of shares or the availability of common shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market price.  However, we do not rule out the possibility of applying for listing on the Nasdaq National Market or other exchanges.

 

Stockholders should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses.  Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market.  Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities.  The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase the volatility of our share price.

 

Our corporate actions are substantially controlled by our principal shareholders and affiliated entities.  

 

As of October 7, 2015, our principal stockholders and their affiliated entities own 55.93% of our outstanding common shares, representing 55.93% of our voting power. These stockholders, acting individually or as a group, could exert substantial influence over matters such as electing directors and approving mergers or other business combination transactions. In addition, because of the percentage of ownership and voting concentration in these principal stockholders and their affiliated entities, elections of our BOD will generally be within the control of these stockholders and their affiliated entities. While all of our stockholders are entitled to vote on matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, the concentration of shares and voting control presently lies with these principal stockholders and their affiliated entities. As such, it would be difficult for stockholders to propose and have approved proposals not supported by management. There can be no assurance that matters voted upon by our officers and directors in their capacity as stockholders will be viewed favorably by all stockholders of the company.

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The elimination of monetary liability against our directors, officers and employees under Nevada law and the existence of indemnification rights to our directors, officers and employees may result in substantial expenditures by our company and may discourage lawsuits against our directors, officers and employees.

 

Our articles of incorporation contains a provision that eliminates the liability of our directors for monetary damages to our company and shareholders to the extent allowed under Nevada law and we are prepared to give such indemnification to our directors and officers to the extent provided by Nevada law.  The foregoing indemnification obligations could result in our company incurring substantial expenditures to cover the cost of settlement or damage awards against directors and officers, which we may be unable to recoup.  These provisions and resultant costs may also discourage our company from bringing a lawsuit against directors and officers for breaches of their fiduciary duties, and may similarly discourage the filing of derivative litigation by our shareholders against our directors and officers even though such actions, if successful, might otherwise benefit our company and shareholders.

 

Legislative actions, higher insurance costs and potential new accounting pronouncements may impact our future financial position and results of operations.

 

There have been regulatory changes, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and there may potentially be new accounting pronouncements or additional regulatory rulings that will have an impact on our future financial position and results of operations. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and other similar rule changes are likely to increase general and administrative costs and expenses. Additionally, there could be changes in certain accounting rules. These and other potential changes could materially increase the expenses we report under generally accepted accounting principles, and adversely affect our operating results.

 

The market price for our stock may be volatile which may place downward pressure on our stock price.

 

The market price for our stock may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors including the following:

 

-   actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly operating results;
-     changes in financial estimates by securities research analysts;
-     conditions in alternative energy and coal-based product markets;
changes in the economic performance or market valuations of other alternative energy and coal-based products companies;
-    announcements by us or our competitors of new products, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;
-    addition or departure of key personnel;
intellectual property litigation; and
general economic or political conditions in China.

 

In addition, the securities market has from time to time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations that are not related to the operating performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may also materially and adversely affect the market price of our stock.

 

We may need additional capital, and the sale of additional shares or other equity securities could result in additional dilution to our shareholders.

 

We may require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions or other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue.  If our resources are insufficient to satisfy our cash requirements, we may seek to sell equity or debt securities or obtain a credit facility.  The sale of equity securities could result in dilution to our shareholders.  The incurrence of indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result in operating and financing covenants that would restrict our operations.  We cannot assure you that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

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Shares eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market.

 

From time to time, certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of their shares of common stock by means of ordinary brokerage transactions in the open market pursuant to Rule 144, promulgated under the Securities Act, subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant to amended Rule 144, non-affiliate stockholders may sell freely after six months subject only to the current public information requirement (which disappears after one year). Affiliates may sell after six months subject to the Rule 144 volume, manner of sale (for equity securities), current public information and notice requirements.

 

We will incur increased costs as a result of being a public company.

 

As a public company, we will incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that we did not incur as a private company.  In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as new rules subsequently implemented by SEC, has required changes in corporate governance practices of public companies.  We expect these new rules and regulations to increase our legal, accounting and financial compliance costs and to make certain corporate activities more time-consuming and costly. In addition, we will incur additional costs associated with our public company reporting requirements. We are currently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these new rules, and we cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Prospectus contains certain forward-looking statements. When used in this Prospectus or in any other presentation, statements which are not historical in nature, including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “project,” “plan” or “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. They also include statements containing a projection of revenues, earnings or losses, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure or other financial terms.

 

The forward-looking statements in this Prospectus are based upon our management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future operations and economic performance, taking into account the information currently available to them. These statements are not statements of historical fact. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, some of which are not currently known to us that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to be materially different from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition we express or imply in any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans and expectations and our future financial condition and results.

 

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this Prospectus might not occur. We qualify any and all of our forward-looking statements entirely by these cautionary factors. As a consequence, current plans, anticipated actions and future financial conditions and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on our behalf. You are cautioned not to unduly rely on such forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented herein.

 

ITEM 4.       USE OF PROCEEDS

 

We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Shares by the selling stockholder. However, we will receive proceeds from the sale of securities pursuant to the EP Agreement. The proceeds received from any “Puts” tendered to Southridge under the EP Agreement will be used for payment of general corporate and operating expenses.

 

ITEM 5.       DETERMINATION OF OFFERING PRICE

 

The proposed maximum offering price is determined by ninety percent (90%) of the lowest daily volume weighted average prices of the common stock during the period beginning on the effective date of a Put Notice, as defined in the EP Agreement and ending on and including the date that is ten (10) trading days after such effective date of the Put Notice (the “Pricing Period”). The offering price does not reflect market forces, and it should not be regarded as an indicator of any future market price of our securities. 

 

ITEM 6.       DILUTION

 

The sale of our common stock to Southridge in accordance with the EP Agreement will have a dilutive impact on our shareholders.  As a result, our net income per share could decrease or net loss per share could increase in future periods and the market price of our common stock could decline. In addition, the lower our stock price is at the time we exercise our put option, the more shares of our common stock we will have to issue to Southridge in order to drawdown on the EP Agreement. To the extent our stock price decreases during the Pricing Period, then our existing shareholders would experience greater dilution.

 

ITEM 7.       SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS

 

We are registering for resale shares of our common stock that are issued and outstanding held by the selling stockholder identified below. We are registering the Shares to permit the selling stockholder and its pledgees, donees, transferees and other successors-in-interest that receive their shares from the selling stockholder as a gift, partnership distribution or other non-sale related transfer after the date of this Prospectus to resell the shares when and as they deem appropriate in the manner described in the “Plan of Distribution.”  As of the date of this Prospectus, there are 60,206,655 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

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The following table sets forth:

 

  the name of the selling stockholder,

 

  the number of shares of our common stock that the selling stockholder beneficially owned prior to the offering for resale of the shares under this Prospectus,

 

  the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be offered for resale for the account of the selling stockholder under this Prospectus, and

 

  the number and percentage of shares of our common stock to be beneficially owned by the selling stockholder after the offering of the shares (assuming all of the offered shares are sold by the selling stockholder).

 

The selling stockholder has never served as our officer or director or any of its predecessors or affiliates within the last three years, nor has the selling stockholder had a material relationship with us.

 

The selling stockholder is neither a broker-dealer nor an affiliate of a broker-dealer.  The selling stockholder did not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, to distribute any of the shares being registered at the time of purchase.

 

The selling stockholder may offer for sale all or part of the shares from time to time. The table below assumes that the selling stockholder will sell all of the shares offered for sale. A selling stockholder is under no obligation, however, to sell any shares pursuant to this Prospectus. 

 

Name   Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned prior to Offering (1)     Maximum Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Offered     Number of Shares of Common Stock Beneficially Owned after Offering     Percent Ownership after Offering  
                                 
Southridge Partners II LP (2)     5,000,000       5,000,000       0       0 %

 

 

(1)  

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, securities that are currently convertible or exercisable into shares of our common stock, or convertible or exercisable into shares of our common stock within 60 days of the date hereof are deemed outstanding. Such shares, however, are not deemed outstanding for the purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the following table, each stockholder named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite such stockholder’s name.

 

(2)   Southridge Advisers II LLC is the general partner of Southridge Partners II LP and has the voting and dispositive power over the shares owned by the selling shareholder.   Stephen Hicks and Henry Sargent are each a manager of the general partner.

 

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ITEM 8.       PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

The selling stockholder and any of its respective pledgees, donees, assignees and other successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. The selling stockholder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling shares:

 

  ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;

 

  block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent, but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction

 

  purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;

 

  an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;

 

  privately negotiated transactions;

 

  short sales after this registration statement becomes effective;

 

  broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholder to sell a specified number of such shares at a stipulated price per share;

 

  through the writing of options on the shares;

 

  a combination of any such methods of sale; and

 

  any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.

 

The selling stockholder or any of its respective pledgees, donees, transferees or other successors in interest, may also sell the shares directly to market makers acting as principals and/or broker-dealers acting as agents for themselves or their customers. Such broker-dealers may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling stockholder and/or the purchasers of shares for whom such broker-dealers may act as agents or to whom they sell as principal or both, which compensation as to a particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions. Market makers and block purchasers purchasing the shares will do so for their own account and at their own risk. It is possible that a selling stockholder will attempt to sell shares of common stock in block transactions to market makers or other purchasers at a price per share which may be below the then market price. The selling stockholder cannot assure that all or any of the shares offered in this prospectus will be issued to, or sold by, the selling stockholder. The selling stockholder and any brokers, dealers or agents, upon effecting the sale of any of the shares offered in this Prospectus, are "underwriters" as that term is defined under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the rules and regulations under such acts. In such event, any commissions received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. 

 

Discounts, concessions, commissions and similar selling expenses, if any, attributable to the sale of shares will be borne by a selling stockholder. The selling stockholder may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares if liabilities are imposed on that person under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

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The selling stockholder may from time to time pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by it and, if it defaults in the performance of its secured obligations, the pledgee or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this prospectus after we have filed an amendment to this Prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or any other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling stockholder to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this Prospectus.

 

The selling stockholder also may transfer the shares of common stock in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this Prospectus and may sell the shares of common stock from time to time under this Prospectus after we have filed an amendment to this Prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3) or other applicable provision of the Securities Act of 1933 amending the list of selling stockholders to include the pledgee, transferee or other successors in interest as selling stockholders under this Prospectus.

 

We are required to pay all fees and expenses incident to the registration of the shares of common stock. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholder against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

The selling stockholder acquired the securities offered hereby in the ordinary course of business and have advised us that it has not entered into any agreements, understandings or arrangements with any underwriters or broker-dealers regarding the sale of its shares of common stock, nor is there an underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with a proposed sale of shares of common stock by any selling stockholder. If we are notified by any selling stockholder that any material arrangement has been entered into with a broker-dealer for the sale of shares of common stock, if required, we will file a supplement to this Prospectus.  

 

If the selling stockholder uses this Prospectus for any sale of the shares of common stock, it will be subject to the Prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

The anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 may apply to sales of our common stock and activities of the selling stockholder.

 

ITEM 9.       DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED

 

Authorized Capital Stock

 

We are authorized to issue 150,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000 shares of preferred stock.

 

Common Stock

 

As of the date hereof, 60,206,655 shares of common stock are issued and outstanding.

 

The holders of our common stock have equal ratable rights to dividends from funds legally available if and when declared by our board of directors and are entitled to share ratably in all of our assets available for distribution to holders of common stock upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our affairs. Our common stock does not provide the right to a preemptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption or sinking fund provisions or rights. Our common stockholders are entitled to one non-cumulative vote per share on all matters on which shareholders may vote.

 

All shares of common stock now outstanding are fully paid for and non-assessable.  We refer you to our Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and the applicable statutes of the state of Nevada for a more complete description of the rights and liabilities of holders of our securities.  All material terms of our common stock have been addressed in this section.

 

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Holders

 

As of October 7, 2015, there were approximately 900 record holders of our common stock.

 

Dividends

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on shares of our capital stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to fund the development and growth of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial condition, operating results, cash needs and growth plans.

 

Options

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to stock options outstanding at October 7, 2015:

  

    Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable  
Range of Exercise Prices   Number Outstanding at October 7, 2015  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual

Life

  Weighted Average Exercise Price   Number Exercisable at October 7, 2015   Weighted Average Exercise Price  
                                 
$3.50     60,000     3.75     $3.50     60,000     $3.50  
$1.00     60,000     4.75     $1.00     60,000     $1.00  
$0.75     60,000     5.75     $0.75     60,000     $0.75  
$0.50     60,000     8.75     $0.50     60,000     $0.50  
$0.49     40,000     9.75     $0.49     10,000     $0.49  
$0.45     60,000     7.75     $0.45     60,000     $0.45  
$0.28     2,850,000     2.38     $0.28     -     -  
$0.27     60,000     6.75     $0.27     60,000     $0.28  
$0.25     1,600,000     8.50     $0.25     1,600,000     $0.25  
Balance at October 7, 2015     4,850,000     3.50     $0.345     1,925,000     $0.57  

  

ITEM 10.      INTERESTS OF NAMED EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

 

No expert or counsel named in this Prospectus as having prepared or certified any part of this Prospectus or having given an opinion upon the validity of the securities being registered or upon other legal matters in connection with the registration or offering of the common stock was employed on a contingency basis, or had, or is to receive, in connection with the offering, a substantial interest, direct or indirect, in the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries. Nor was any such person connected with the registrant or any of its parents or subsidiaries as a promoter, managing or principal underwriter, voting trustee, director, officer, or employee.

 

The validity of the shares of our common stock offered under this Prospectus is being passed upon for us by Logan Law Firm PLC (“Logan”). None of the partners of Logan holds any shares of our common stock.

 

The financial statements as of and for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 included in this Prospectus and the registration statement have been audited by TAAD LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, (“TAAD”) to the extent and for the periods set forth in their report appearing elsewhere herein and in the registration statement, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and accounting. 

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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

General

 

AuraSource, Inc. (“AuraSource” or “Company”) was incorporated on March 15, 1990 and is focused on the development and production of environmentally friendly and cost effective industrial energy and feedstock used for industrial applications. AuraCoal, AuraSource’s core technology, includes ultrafine grinding and impurities removal. Initial industrial applications of AuraSource technology are ultra-fine coal water mixture for heavy oil substitution, and low grade iron ore fine and slimes beneficiation. AuraSource formed AuraSource Qinzhou Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary in China (“Qinzhou”), to acquire these types of Hydrocarbon Clean Fuel (“HCF”) technologies, performing research and development related to the reduction of harmful emission and energy costs for HCF technology and products based on this technology, licensing HCF technology to third parties and selling services and products derived from this technology. We have developed seven patented technologies: 1) ultrafine grinding and 2) ultrafine separation.

 

On February 15, 2012, we entered into an agreement with Gulf Coast Holdings, LLC (“GCH”) to reserve export ready one million tons of 64% Fe higher content iron ore and 13 million of 45% grade lower content iron ore, and two million tons of manganese ore. We agreed to issue 16 million shares of our common stock to GCH or its assigns (“Mineral Deposit Shares”). The Mineral Deposit Shares shall vest and be delivered as follows; five million immediately, 11 million upon the successful completion of the first customer order of total revenue over $5 million. Success shall be defined as customer acceptance of order and final payment. To the extent a successful order does not occur, the unvested Mineral Deposit Shares shall be returned to our treasury and cancelled. Additionally, we entered into an agreement with Gulf Coast Mining Group, LLC (“GCM”) to purchase (i) higher content iron ore, lower content iron ore and manganese ore (collectively, the “Minerals”) which will be delivered loose in bulk modified FOB. We entered into an agreement with GCH appointing GCH as the exclusive North American licensee for use and exploitation of our technology as it relates to applications involving precious metals in exchange for royalty payments of 5% of gross revenues.

  

AuraSource’s Key Technology

We believe our AuraCoalTM technology is a next generation of hydrocarbon clean fuel technology. It involves grinding coal into very fine particles, mixing it with water and selected additives to make slurry mixture and using a proprietary biological treatment of the coal slurry to reduce heavy minerals, such as sulfur.  We believe such fuel will have sufficient fluidity to move through pipelines, process delivery piping and burner injection nozzles. Our goal is to demonstrate to power plants, coal-gasification plants and similar users that our AuraCoal technology can convert their plants to use the technology at a lower cost than any current alternative.  Given sufficient capital and development of our AuraCoal technology, we plan to market it to plants in China and the United States (“US”) with the objective of having a beta demonstration site in each country.

Given sufficient capital, development and protection of our AuraCoal technology, among other factors, AuraSource plans to utilize the AuraCoal technology as follows:

 

- license AuraCoal technology to international clients in applicable industries, such as coal producers, power plants and coal-gasification plants;
- develop strategic partnerships to deliver consulting services with respect to design, engineering, procurement and construction for AuraCoal applications;
- enter into joint ventures with coal producers to supply AuraCoal treated coal to power plants;
- process coal using AuraCoal technology and sell such coal to end users at a marked-up price;
- assist customers to convert their plants to AuraCoal rather than oil, gas or other natural resources in order to save energy costs; and
- establish centers for processing coal with our HCF technology to supply power plants, coal-gasification plants, and other customers.

 

AuraCoalTM Clean Coal Technology

AuraCoal is patented technology designed to remove sulfur and ash from coal pre-combustion. This reduces energy costs and helps to eliminate harmful emissions. This proprietary clean coal technology produces a coal water mixture, which contains only trace amounts of sulfur and ash and constitutes an alternative to oil or natural gas. AuraCoal can be delivered via pipeline in a non-volatile state. AuraSource’s intellectual property portfolio includes ultrafine grinding and ultrafine separation processes, which will enable us to produce a high purity, cleaner burning fuel and to reduce the cost for several industrial applications.

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Ultrafine Grinding

 

Ultrafine grinding utilizes a fluid shock wave to grind slurry materials into ultrafine scale. The shock wave is generated when pressurized slurry (5-30 magapascal (Mpa)) goes through the grinding chamber. The shock wave carries energy and creates shear, collision and cavitation effects which cause particles in the slurry to reduce to an ultrafine size. As a result, when used in coal water slurry grinding, the coal water slurry can be pulverized and its fluidity improved.

 

Ultrafine Separation

 

Ultrafine separation separates different size particles with different densities in the slurry. The minimum particle size for conventional jigging and heavy media cycloning is 0.2 mm which makes it difficult to remove inorganic minerals. The settling velocity of particles in the slurry becomes very low under normal gravity when particles are fine. Particles settling may even stop due to interaction between particles and disturbance caused by other ultrafine particles in the slurry. Therefore, conventional separation equipment based on gravity is not effective. Our technology enables particles separation by applying 10-100 gravity which allows impurities and unwanted substances to be removed.

 

The conversion to an AuraCoal system is designed to deliver immediate and substantive reductions in harmful particle emissions as well as savings in transportation, processing and safety costs. AuraSource is implementing the AuraCoal technology in a large scale coal water mixture plant in Wuxi, China and plans to commercialize such AuraCoal technology in 2014. AuraCoal is a new generation of HCF technology. With the adoption of our proprietary AuraCoal Clean Coal technology, we believe we will be able to convert old coal systems into power generating systems that produce emissions containing only trace amounts of sulfur and ash.  

We believe AuraCoal technology can:

 - reduce harmful emissions and energy costs;
 - reduce and/or eliminate the need for scrubbers;
 - reduce a power plant’s need for related precipitators and/or sulfur acceptors; and
 - enable a power plant to effectively manage its carbon emissions.

 

There can be no assurance we will be able to carry out our plans for our HCF technology, including AuraCoal and AuraFuel. Our ability to pursue this strategy is subject to the availability of additional capital and further development of our HCF technology.  We will also need to finance the cost of effectively protecting our intellectual property rights in the US and abroad where we intend to market our technology and products.

 

HCF Overview

 

We believe our HCF technology will provide an emerging type of energy saving and emission reducing fuel substitute for oil. The HCF coal product appears to exhibit fuel economy, liquidity and stability, ease of loading and unloading, storage and transportation without precipitation of the product. It seems to be conducive to pumping over long-distance pipelines, transport by railway and truck tankers and maritime shipping.

HCF atomization performance depends on the energy value of coal preparation and concentration, which we believe is generally the equivalent of half the energy value of heavy oil, industrial boilers, industrial kilns, power generation boiler oil and coal combustion generation.

 

We believe HCF has a broad range of industrial applications. Our initial objective will be to pursue applications related to power plants and industrial boilers, including steam and hot water boilers.

 

First Generation Coal-Water Slurry (Slurry Generation)

The first generation of HCF occurred at the US Black Mesa coal slurry pipeline, which is the only operating long-distance coal-water slurry pipeline in the world. See www.informaworld.com/index/778734328.pdf. This pipeline traverses 273 miles, with an annual capacity of 4,800,000 tons. See http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/68053/Black-Mesa-pipeline. The purpose of liquefying the coal was to transport the coal economically.

 

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The Second Generation Hydrocarbon Clean Fuel (Mixture Generation)

In the second generation process, coal is a coal-water slurry processed with new products, consisting of 65% to 70% coal and 30% to 35% water and trace chemical additives prepared in a paste, commonly known as high concentration coal-water slurry, or water coal slurry.

 

The Third Generation Hydrocarbon Clean Fuel (The Ultra-Fine Coal-Water Fuel Generation)

We believe our technology will be the third generation of HCF technology. We believe the third generation HCF will be a lower-cost and more efficient technology that can be used in greater depth and in a wider array of applications, and may be an alternative to oil resource applications. We expect the third generation HCF technology will contain only trace amounts of sulfur and ash, in fine particle sizes, which allows burning of the mixture to cause minor wear and tear on equipment. Additionally, we believe the use of ultra-fine grinding machines allows preparation of an ultra-fine paste for a new type of fuel. We believe the HCF technology may yield potential environmental advantages relative to heavy oil.

 

Competition

 

We face competition from companies like Arch Coal, Peabody Massey Energy Company, CONSOL Energy, Foster-Wheeler, GreatPoint Energy, Evergreen Energy, Inc., CoalTek, Inc., Babcock & Wilcox Company, and Yanzhou Coal Mining Company as well as numerous universities and government agencies which have greater financial, marketing, distribution and technological resources than we have, and  may have more well-known brand names.  They may also seek to enter and compete with us in our market.

 

More indirect competition comes from alternative low-pollution energy sources, including: wind, bio-fuels and solar; all of which need additional technological advancements to be able to produce power at the scale of coal-fueled plants.

 

Patent and Trademarks

 

The Company currently relies on patents, unregistered trademarks, and confidentiality of trade secrets.  Our ability to compete effectively will depend on our success in protecting the HCF proprietary technology, both in the US and abroad.  There are numerous patents or patent applications relating to HCF technology. We have filed for patent protection and taken the steps required to obtain international patent protection. Currently, we have received seven patents for our proprietary clean coal technology, AuraCoal™, from the State Intellectual Property Office of the People's Republic of China. The AuraCoal™ patent covers a methodology for preparing an ultra-low ash coal-water-slurry that can significantly improve the yield of coal and improve the granularity of coal slurry fuel by improving the fluidity and increasing fuel particle concentration.

 

No assurance can be given that any patents relating to the HCF technology will be issued by the US or any foreign patent offices.  Further, no assurance can be given that we will receive any patents in the future based on the continued development of the HCF technology, or that the HCF technology patent protection within and/or outside of the US will be sufficient to deter others, legally or otherwise, from developing or marketing competitive products utilizing our HCF technology.  If patent protection is not available for the HCF technology, we plan to treat it as a trade secret.  There can be no assurance we will be successful in this regard.

 

In addition to seeking patent protection, we will rely on trade secrets, know-how and continuing technological advancement to seek to achieve and thereafter maintain a competitive advantage in the HCF market.  Although we have entered into or intend to enter into confidentiality and invention agreements with our employees, consultants and advisors, no assurance can be given that such agreements will be honored or that we will be able to effectively protect our rights to our unpatented trade secrets and know-how.  Moreover, no assurance can be given that others will not independently develop substantially equivalent proprietary information and techniques or otherwise gain access to our trade secrets and know-how.

 

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Government Regulations

 

United States

 

We believe that existing and proposed legislation and regulations could impact fossil fuel-fired, and specifically coal-fired, power generating facilities nationally and internationally.  

 

The following briefly describes the most significant existing national laws and regulations affecting the potential market for coal processed using our technology. State and regional policies may also impact our market.

 

The Clean Air Act and Acid Rain Program.     The Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended, is currently the primary mechanism for regulating emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide from coal-fired power generating facilities. A key component of the act regulates sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Specifically, title IV set a goal of reducing sulfur dioxide emissions by 10 million tons below 1980 levels and imposed a two-phased tightening of restrictions on fossil fuel-fired power plants. Phase I began in 1995 and focused primarily on coal-burning electric utility plants in the east and midwest. In 2000, Phase II began and this phase tightened the annual emissions' limits on larger higher emitting plants and set restrictions on smaller, cleaner plants fired by coal, oil, and gas. The Acid Rain Program calls for a two million ton reduction in nitrogen oxide emission and focuses on one set of sources that emit nitrogen oxide: coal-fired electric utility boilers. Beginning in January 2000, nitrogen oxide emissions are to be reduced 900,000 tons per year beyond the 1.2 million per year reduction set by the EPA in 1995.

 

Clean Air Interstate Rule.     The Clean Air Interstate Rule was finalized by the EPA in March 2005. Once fully implemented, this rule will reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in 28 states and the District of Columbia by more than 70% and nitrogen oxide emissions by more than 60% from the 2003 levels. Through the use of a cap-and-trade approach, the rule promises to achieve substantial reduction of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. Reductions of nitrogen oxide emissions began in January 2009, followed by reductions of sulfur dioxide emissions in January 2010. The program will be fully implemented by January 2015.

 

Clean Air Mercury Rule.     The US Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, finalized the Clean Air Mercury Rule, or CAMR, on March 15, 2005 to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. Phase 1 of CAMR was set to go into effect on January 1, 2010. However, on February 8, 2008, the US Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia vacated the rule, requiring EPA to draft a new regulation. As a result of this ruling, it is likely that individual coal-fired boilers and power plants will be held to stringent levels of mercury emission reductions instead of averaging mercury emissions across multiple plants and across the country.

 

China

 

The Environmental Protection Law (“EPL”) of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) governs us and our HCF products.  The EPL, promulgated by the National People’s Congress on December 26, 1989, is the cardinal law for environmental protection in China. The law establishes the basic principle for coordinated advancement of economic growth, social progress and environmental protection, and defines the rights and duties of governments at all levels. Local environmental protection bureaus may set stricter local standards than the national standards and enterprises are required to comply with the stricter of the two sets of standards. The EPL requires any entity operating a facility that produces pollutants or other hazards to incorporate environmental protection measures into its operations and to establish an environmental protection responsibility system, which must adopt effective measures to control and properly dispose of waste gases, waste water, waste residue, dust or other waste materials.

 

Violators of the EPL and various environmental regulations may be subject to warnings, payment of damages and fines. Any entity undertaking construction work or manufacturing activities before the pollution and waste control and processing facilities are inspected and approved by the relevant environmental protection bureau may be ordered to suspend production or operations and may be fined. The violators of relevant environment protection laws and regulations may be exposed to criminal liability if violations result in severe loss of property, personal injuries or death.

 

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In addition, China is a signatory to the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, which are intended to limit emissions of greenhouse gases.  Efforts to control greenhouse gas emission in China could result in reduced use of coal if power generators switch to sources of fuel with lower carbon dioxide emissions, which in turn could reduce the revenues of our business and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

 The Company endeavors to ensure the safe and lawful operation of its facilities in manufacturing and distribution of HCF and believes it is in compliance in all material respects with applicable PRC laws and regulations.

 

No enterprise may start production at its facilities until it receives approval from the Ministry of Commerce to begin operations.

 

Other

 

Any international plants will also be subject to various permitting and operational regulations specific to each country. International initiatives, such as the Kyoto Protocol, are expected to create increasing pressures on the electric power generation industry on a world-wide basis to reduce emissions of various pollutants, which management expects will create additional demand for our technology.

 

Employees

 

The Company currently has 16 full and part time employees and consultants.  The Company engages the services of independent consultants to assist it with management and business development.  We plan to engage additional full-time employees as our business expands.    

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

 

We currently lease 1,260 square feet of office space at 1490 South Price Road, Suite 219, Chandler, Arizona for $2,295 per month. The lease expires June 30, 2016 and $34,425 is due through the remainder of the lease. As of March 31, 2015, $0 is due under this lease. We lease 135 square meters of space in Jindi International Park B1-32B, Beijing, China for $2,470 per month which ended in May 2015. We lease 116 square meters of space in 129 Datian Street, Jiafa Building A33C, Jingan District, Shanghai, China for $1,068 per month expires in March 2016 and $12,816 is due through the remainder of the lease. We lease office space in Yong Fu West, Guangxi Province, Qinzhou, China for $266 per month which expires on December 31, 2015 and $2,394 is due through the remainder of the lease. We believe that our facilities are adequate to meet our current and near-term needs. 

 

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

We are currently not involved in any litigation that we believe could have a materially adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our company’s or our company’s subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

 

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MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

Market

 

Our common stock is traded on the OTC QB Sheets under the ticker symbol ARAO. The closing price of the common stock on October 7, 2015 was $0.15 per share. The high and low closing bid prices for trading of our stock for each of the following quarters:

 

 

Quarterly period   High   Low
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015:                
First Quarter   $ 0.51     $ 0.30  
Second Quarter   $ 0.36     $ 0.18  
Third Quarter   $ 0.35     $ 0.13  
Fourth Quarter   $ 0.49     $ 0.20  
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014:                
First Quarter   $ 0.54     $ 0.15  
Second Quarter   $ 0.45     $ 0.16  
Third Quarter   $ 0.35     $ 0.16  
Fourth Quarter   $ 0.52     $ 0.21  
                 

 

Holders

 

At October 7, 2015, the closing sales price of our common stock as reported on the OTCQB and OTCBB was $0.15 per share.  As of October 7, 2015, there were approximately 900 record holders of our common stock. Our transfer agent is Issuer Direct Corporation.

 

Dividends

 

We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on shares of our common or preferred stock. We currently intend to retain earnings, if any, to fund the development and growth of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial condition, operating results, cash needs and growth plans.

 

Transfer Agent and Registrar

 

Issuer Direct Corporation is currently the transfer agent and registrar for our common stock. Its address is 500 Perimeter Park Drive Suite D, Morrisville NC 27560. Its phone number is 919.744.2722.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Registration Statement on Form S-1 (this “Registration Statement”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Registration Statement and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management; any other statements regarding future operations, future cash needs, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.

 

From time to time, forward-looking statements also are included in our periodic reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, in our press releases, in our presentations, on our website and in other materials released to the public. Any or all of the forward-looking statements included in this Registration Statement and in any other reports or public statements made by us are not guarantees of future performance and may turn out to be inaccurate. These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors.  Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Registration Statement. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Registration Statement and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Registration Statement.

 

For a discussion of factors that we believe could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results see “Item 1A - Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Overview

 

We focus on the development and production of environmentally friendly and cost effective industrial energy and feedstock used for industrial applications. AuraCoal, AuraSource’s core technology, includes ultrafine grinding and impurities removal processes. Initial industrial applications of AuraSource technology are ultra-fine coal water mixture for heavy oil substitution, and low grade iron ore fine and slimes beneficiation. AuraSource formed Qinzhou to acquire these types of HCF technologies, performing R&D related to the reduction of harmful emission and energy costs for HCF technology and products based on this technology, licensing HCF technology to third parties and selling services and products derived from this technology. We have developed seven patented technologies: 1) ultrafine grinding and 2) ultrafine separation.

 

On February 15, 2012, we entered into an agreement with GCH to reserve export ready one million tons of 64% Fe higher content iron ore and 13 million tons of 45% grade lower content iron ore, and two million tons of manganese ore. We agreed to issue the Mineral Deposit Shares to GCH or its assigns. The Mineral Deposit Shares shall vest and be delivered as follows; five million immediately, 11 million upon the successful completion of the first customer order of total revenue over $5 million. Success shall be defined as customer acceptance of order and final payment. To the extent a successful order does not occur the unvested Mineral Deposit Shares shall be returned to our treasury and cancelled. As of June 29, 2015, this has not been achieved. Additionally, we entered into an agreement with GCM to purchase Minerals which will be delivered loose in bulk modified FOB. We entered into an agreement with GCH appointing GCH as the exclusive North American licensee for use and exploitation of our technology as relates to applications involving precious metals in exchange for royalty payments of five percent of gross revenues.

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014

 

Revenues

 

Revenues were $0 and $45,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in revenue was attributable to the not shipping minerals for processing.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit was $0 and $28,500 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses were $334,533 and $388,215 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease of $53,682 was due primarily to an overall reduction in expenses to conserve cash.

 

Interest Income (Expense) and Other

 

Interest income (expense) and other was $(1,772) and $(81,482) for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 was primarily due to the outstanding note payables. The interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was primarily due to finance charges incurred in connection with obtaining loans from unrelated parties. The decrease was the result of the payoff of notes payable.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $78,406 and $107,576 in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in cash used for operations was mainly due to the reduced net loss.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $79,284 and $187,333 in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

The Company suffered recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $12,732,461 at June 30, 2015. The Company has incurred losses of $336,305 and $441,196 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company has not continually generated significant revenues. Unless our operations continue to generate significant revenues and cash flows from operating activities, our continued operations will depend on whether we are able to raise additional funds through various sources, such as equity and debt financing, other collaborative agreements and strategic alliances. Our management is actively engaged in seeking additional capital to fund our operations in the short to medium term. Such additional funds may not become available on acceptable terms and there can be no assurance that any additional funding that we do obtain will be sufficient to meet our needs in the long term.

 

Results of Operations for the Fiscal Year 2015 Compared to Fiscal Year 2014

 

Revenues

 

Revenues were $519,168 and $454,820 for 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in revenue was attributable to the commencement of shipping minerals and the sale of mineral processing technology.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales was $444,149 and $222,189 for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $1,431,572 and $1,539,920 for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The decrease in expense of $108,348 in selling, general and administrative expenses was due to a decrease in stock compensation.

 

Interest Income (Expense) and Other, Net

 

Interest income (expense) and other, net was ($98,353) and ($1,478,589) in 2015 and 2014, respectively.   The interest expense for the year ending March 31, 2015 was primarily due to the outstanding note payables. The interest expense for the year ending March 31, 2014 was primarily due to finance charges incurred in connection with obtaining loans from related and unrelated parties and recording $197,083 in interest income (expense) and other, for issuance of 437,963 common shares in lieu of these charges and a loss on settlement of customer deposit of $62,500. In addition, the Company recorded amortization of the beneficial conversion feature on convertible notes payable of $66,834 for the year ending March 31, 2014.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $611,079 and $873,496 in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in cash used was primarily due to an increase in equity compensation and interest payable and decrease in accounts receivable which was partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable.

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $0 and $9,231 in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease was due to less cash used for capital expenditures related to equipment purchases and amounts spent on patents in 2015 compared to 2014.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $609,751 and $818,331 in 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The decrease in cash flows from financing activities was due to decreases in notes payable offset by issuance of common and increases due to related parties in 2015 compared to 2014.

 

The Company suffered recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $12,396,156 at March 31, 2015.  Currently, we have not generated consistent revenues as of March 31, 2015, had a cash balance of $9,784. The Company is seeking various forms of financing.  Currently, the Company’s CEO and CFO are accruing their compensation. To the extent additional funding is not achieved this will delay our business plans. We believe we have sufficient cash resources for the next 3 months, in order to meet our business goals we will need to seek additional funding or enter into strategic partnerships.

 

Going Concern

 

We have incurred net recurring losses since inception, amounting to ($12,732,461) as of June 30, 2015 and had a stockholders’ deficiency of ($838,156). We will need to obtain additional working capital in order to continue to cover our ongoing cash expenses.

 

These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, the current economic environment, which is characterized by tight credit markets, investor uncertainty about how to safely invest funds and low investor confidence, has introduced additional risk and difficulty to our challenge to secure needed additional working capital. Our Independent Registered Public Accountants have stated in their Auditor’s Report dated March 30, 2015 with respect to our financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2015 that these circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

During 2015, we restricted variable costs to only those expenses that are necessary to perform activities related to efforts to research and development and general administrative costs in support of such activities.

 

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Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

 

Sources of working capital and new funding being pursued by us include (i) sales of common stock and warrants, (ii) issuances of promissory notes and convertible promissory notes, and (iii) new equity investment and/or up front licensing fees from prospective new sublicensees. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in securing any of these sources of additional funding. In this event, we may be required to substantially or completely curtail our operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial condition.

 

At June 30, 2015, current liabilities were primarily comprised of liabilities due to management aggregating $1,697,737.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

 

Effective January 1, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Philip Liu, the Company’s CEO.  Under the employment agreement, Mr. Liu will receive a base salary of $240,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $40,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Liu shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Liu will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Liu will receive a car allowance of $500 per month and an office allowance of $500 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Eric Stoppenhagen, the Company’s CFO.  Under the employment agreement, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a base salary of $120,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $20,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Stoppenhagen shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Stoppenhagen will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a car allowance of $250 per month and an office allowance of $250 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

We currently do not have any other material commitments and contractual obligations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates which are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The result of these evaluations forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported amount of expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions. The following accounting policies require significant management judgments and estimates:

 

Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. When we are paid in advance for products or services we classify these amounts as deferred revenue. Upon the receipt of these products at the destination port, we recognize revenue. For services, we amortized the price over the term of the agreement.

 

Cost of goods sold- Cost of goods sold includes cost of inventory sold during the period, net of discounts and inventory allowances, freight and shipping costs, warranty and rework costs, and sales tax.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of- In accordance with ASC 360, we evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable. When such factors and circumstances exist, we compare the projected undiscounted future cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amount. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value, based on market value when available, or discounted expected cash flows, of those assets and is recorded in the period in which the determination is made. We currently believe there is no impairment of our long-lived assets. There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions will not change or demand for our products under development will continue. Either of these could result in future impairment of long-lived assets. 

 

Certain reclassifications were made to the prior fiscal year amounts disclosed in the consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. These reclassifications had no effect on reported net loss or stockholders’ equity.

 

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40)”, which was issued in order to provide guidance about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related financial statement disclosures. It requires that management evaluate whether there are conditions or events, when considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date of both the annual and interim financial statements (“Going Concern Doubt”). The evaluation should be based on relevant conditions and events that are known and reasonably knowable at the date of the financial statements. When such evaluation determines that Going Concern Doubt does exist, then management is required to consider whether or not it is probable that its plans to mitigate the Going Concern Doubt can be effective and timely to address the Going Concern Doubt. This update provides disclosure requirements in the notes to financial statements both when such doubt is probable of being mitigated and when such doubt is not probable of being mitigated by management’s plans. This update is to become effective for annual and interim financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2016. As permitted thereunder, we have elected to implement this update early and it has been applied in the financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2015 included in this Form 10-Q. Early adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

  

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, which amended the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. This update is based on the principle that revenue should be recognized to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company is required to adopt this updated standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Early adoption is not permitted. The amendments may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this update and the transition alternatives; however, at this time it does not expect it will have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”. This update requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, unless the net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under applicable tax law or if the company does not intend to use the tax benefit towards the settlement of a disallowed tax position, if any. Adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

 

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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

On April 4, 2014, we dismissed Goldman Kurland and Mohidin, LLP (“GKM”) as its independent registered public accounting firm. The decision was approved by our Board of Directors.

 

The reports of GKM on our financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles, except the report did contain an explanatory paragraph related to our ability to continue as a going concern. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, and the subsequent period through the date of this report, there were (i) no disagreements with GKM on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of GKM would have caused GKM to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with its report, and (ii) no “reportable events” as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

 

On April 4, 2014, we engaged TAAD, LLP (“TAAD”) our new independent registered public accounting firm. The appointment of TAAD was approved by our Board of Directors. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we did not consult with TAAD on (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that may be rendered on the Company's financial statements, and TAAD did not provide either a written report or oral advice to the Company that was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to any accounting, auditing, or financial reporting issue; or (ii) the subject of any disagreement, as defined in Item 304 (a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions, or a reportable event within the meaning set forth in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

 

There have been no disagreements between the Company and either GKM or TAAD during the entire time that they were engaged by the Company. 

 

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The following table lists the current members of our board of directors and our executive officers as of October 7, 2015. Our directors hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. The address for our directors is c/o AuraSource, Inc., 1490 South Price Road, Suite 219, Chandler, AZ 85286. There are no family relationships among members of our board or our executive officers.

 

Name Age Position
     
Philip Liu 52 Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board  
       
Eric Stoppenhagen 42 Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and a Director  

 

 

 

Philip Liu was appointed Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board in July 2008. Mr. Liu has served as a director of the Company since July 2008. Mr. Liu has 30 years of experience in international trade, business development, investment banking and financial services, as well as entrepreneurial ventures. He has worked both in China and in the United States and has led a number of entrepreneurial ventures, including two medical device distribution ventures, in China. Since founding the Company in 2005, Mr. Liu has served as the managing director of Timeway International Ltd, a Hong Kong company. Through Mr. Liu, Timeway International Ltd. has provided investment banking advisory services to clients such as BOT Capital, Okay Airways, Rothschild China, Sunray Group, iKang Group and Arrail Dental. Mr. Liu is also a director of MyOEM Inc., a private corporation which he co-founded in 2000. From 1994 to 2001, Mr. Liu was the Asia Business Venture Partner of the Phoenix, Arizona based investment-banking firm, Yee, Desmond, Schroeder & Allan Inc. From 1988 to 1989, Mr. Liu worked as a project manager with China Kanghua Development Corp., one of the Chinese State Council direct controlled investment firms located in Beijing, China.  While at China Kanghua Development Corp., Mr. Liu served

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on the negotiation team with multinational investment banking firms in a major industrial joint venture project. From 1987 to 1988, Mr. Liu worked as a project manager in China Ningbo Import & Export Corp. From 1984 to 1986, Mr. Liu worked as a research fellow at the Economic Research Institute of Wuhan Iron & Steel Group under the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry of China. Mr. Liu was born and raised in China. He graduated from Hubei Business School in 1984, after he visited the United States as an exchange student. Mr. Liu attended North Carolina State University and Campbell University (North Carolina) between 1990 and 1993. Mr. Liu obtained a MBA in corporate finance from Campbell University.  Mr. Liu is a resident of Phoenix, Arizona and is a U.S. Citizen.

 

Eric Stoppenhagen was appointed Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Treasurer in July 2008. He has served as a director of the Company since July 2008. Mr. Stoppenhagen through his consulting company, Venor, Inc., provides financial and management services to small to medium-sized companies that either are public or desire to become public. He provides CFO services to these companies, including transaction advice, preparation of security filings and advice regarding compliance with corporate governance requirements.  Mr. Stoppenhagen has more than 15 years of financial experience having served in an executive capacity for several public and private companies, including Vice President of Finance and subsequently Interim President of Trestle Holdings, Inc. from 2003 to 2009; Interim President of WoozyFly Inc. from 2009 to 2010; Interim President of Trist Holdings, Inc. from 2007 to 2010; CFO and Director of AuraSource, Inc. from 2008 to 2010; President of Catalyst Lighting Group, Inc. in 2010; and, CFO of Jardinier Corp. from 2007 to 2008.  Mr. Stoppenhagen is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Juris Doctorate and Masters of Business Administration both from George Washington University.  Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting both from Indiana University.  

 

All directors hold office until the next annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. The Company’s Bylaws provide that the BOD will consist of no less than three members. Officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of the BOD.

 

Board Experience

Our BOD has diverse and extensive knowledge and expertise in a broad range of industries that is of particular importance to us. This knowledge and experience includes operating, acquiring, financing development stage companies. In addition, our BOD has extensive and broad legal, auditing and accounting experience. Our BOD has numerous years of hands-on and executive experience drawn from a wide range of disciplines. Our current director was nominated to the BOD on the basis of the unique skills he brings to the board. We will select additional directors based upon the experience and unique skills they bring as well how these collectively enhance our BOD. On an individual basis:

 

Mr. Liu has 30 years of experience in international trade, business development, investment banking and financial services, as well as entrepreneurial ventures. He has worked both in China and in the United States and has led a number of entrepreneurial ventures, including two medical device distribution ventures, in China. Mr. Stoppenhagen, has over 15 years of experience in managing publicly traded companies and brings insight into all aspects of our business due to both his current role with the company. His comprehensive experience and extensive knowledge and understanding of the healthcare and specifically digital pathology has been instrumental in the creation, development and launching of our company, as well as our current strategy.

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC.  Executive officers, directors and greater-than-ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with all Section 16(a) forms they file.  During the year ended March 31, 2015, all of our executive officers and directors have complied with all Section 16(a) filing requirements.

 

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Code of Ethics

 

The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to its principal executive officers, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. A copy of the Company’s Code of Ethics may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Company at the address or telephone number listed on the cover page hereof.

 

Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

 

Although we are not a “listed company” under SEC rules and are therefore not required to have an audit committee comprised of independent directors, we have formed an Audit Committee that is currently comprised of two members: Philip Liu, with Eric Stoppenhagen serving as Chairman of the committee. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Stoppenhagen serves as the “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

The Audit Committee pre-approves the performance of audit and non-audit services by the Company’s accountants and reviews the Company’s internal control systems, financial reporting procedures, the general scope of the Company’s annual audit, the fees charged by the independent accountants, and the fairness of any proposed transaction between any officer, director or other affiliate of the Company and the Company. With respect to the foregoing, the Audit Committee makes recommendations to the full BOD and performs such further functions as may be required or delegated to the Committee by the BOD.  The BOD has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. A copy of the Company’s Audit Committee Charter may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Company at the address or telephone number listed on the cover page hereof.

 

Director Independence

 

Our BOD currently consists of two members: Philip Liu and Eric Stoppenhagen.

 

We do not have a separately designated audit, compensation or nominating committee of our BOD and the functions customarily delegated to these committees are performed by our full BOD.  We are not a “listed company” under SEC rules and are therefore not required to have separate committees comprised of independent directors.  We have determined that no member is “independent” as that term is defined in Section 5605 of the NASDAQ Listing Rules as required by the NASDAQ Stock Market.

 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The following table sets forth the compensation of specified executive officers and directors for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

                 
Name and Principal Position     Year       Salary ($)       Bonus ($)       Stock Awards ($)       Option Awards ($)       All Other Compensation ($)       Total ($)  
                                                         
Philip Liu (1)     2014       —         —         607,212 (3)     4,616 (2)      —         611,828  
Chief Executive Officer     2015       56,000         —               124,760  (2)     —         341,436  
                                                         
Eric Stoppenhagen (1)     2014       55,862         —         137,600 (3)     4,616  (2)     -       142,216  
Chief Financial Officer     2015       —         —               124,760  (2)     -       117,174  
                                                         

 

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(1)   Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were paid zero in 2014. In 2015, these amounts paid were for accrued compensation from to 2011 and 2012. In 2014 and 2015, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen accrued their compensation.
(2)   On April 1, 2013, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 20,000 options at an exercise price of $0.45 for serving on the BOD. On April 1, 2014, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 20,000 options at an exercise price of $0.50 for serving on the BOD. On January 1, 2014, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 100,000 options at an exercise price of $0.25 for serving as executive officers. On April 1, 2014, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 100,000 options at an exercise price of $0.25 for serving as executive officers. On July 1, 2014, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 100,000 options at an exercise price of $0.25 for serving as executive officers. On October 1, 2014, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 100,000 options at an exercise price of $0.25 for serving as executive officers. On January 1, 2015, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 100,000 options at an exercise price of $0.25 for serving as executive officers. The options will expire in 10 years after issuance.
(3) Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were issued 2,024,040 and 458,666 shares of common stock, respectively, for interest to delay the repayment of the payables owed to them for services in 2014.

 

Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table

 

Effective January 1, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Philip Liu, the Company’s CEO.  Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Liu will receive a base salary of $240,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $40,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Liu shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Liu will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Liu will receive a car allowance of $500 per month and an office allowance of $500 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Eric Stoppenhagen, the Company’s CFO.  Under the employment agreement, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a base salary of $120,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $20,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Stoppenhagen shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Stoppenhagen will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a car allowance of $250 per month and an office allowance of $250 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

In our fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, the Company did not retain outside consultants to provide advice in relation to executive compensation.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

 

The following table presents the outstanding equity awards to our executives as of March 31, 2015:

.

    Option Awards
Name   Grant Date   Number of
Securities Underlying
Unexercised Options
  Option Exercise Price ($)   Option Expiration Date
                 
                     
Philip Liu   1/1/2009     20,000       0       3.50     12/31/2019
Eric Stoppenhagen   1/1/2009     20,000       0       3.50     12/31/2019
Philip Liu   4/1/2010     20,000       0       1.00     3/31/2020
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Eric Stoppenhagen   4/1/2010     20,000       0       1.00     3/31/2020
Philip Liu   4/1/2011     20,000       0       0.75     3/31/2021
Eric Stoppenhagen   4/1/2011     20,000       0       0.75     3/31/2021
Philip Liu   2/15/2012     0       950,000       0.28     2/15/2017
Eric Stoppenhagen   2/15/2012     0       950,000       0.28     2/15/2017
Philip Liu   4/1/2012     20,000       0       0.27     3/31/2022
Eric Stoppenhagen   4/1/2012     20,000       0       0.27     3/31/2022
Philip Liu   4/1/2013     20,000       0       0.45     3/31/2023
Eric Stoppenhagen   4/1/2013     20,000       0       0.45     3/31/2023
Philip Liu   1/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     12/31/2023
Eric Stoppenhagen   1/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     12/31/2023
                                 
Philip Liu   4/1/2014     20,000       0       0.50     3/31/2024
Eric Stoppenhagen   4/1/2014     20,000       0       0.50     3/31/2024
Philip Liu   4/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     3/31/2024
Eric Stoppenhagen   4/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     3/31/2024
                                 
Philip Liu   7/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     6/30/2024
Eric Stoppenhagen   7/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     6/30/2024
                                 
Philip Liu   10/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     9/30/2024
Eric Stoppenhagen   10/1/2014     100,000       0       0.25     9/30/2024
                                 
Philip Liu   1/1/2015     100,000       0       0.25     12/31/2024
Eric Stoppenhagen   1/1/2015     100,000       0       0.25     12/31/2024
                                 

  

(1) Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 20,000 options at the beginning of each fiscal year with an exercise price equal to the market price on that date for serving on the BOD.  In the year ending March 31, 2014, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 100,000 options for their services as officers of the Company. In the year ending March 31, 2015, Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 400,000 options for their services as officers of the Company.

(2) Mr. Liu and Mr. Stoppenhagen were granted 950,000 options with an exercise price of $0.28. The options will vest upon the Company earning $5 million in revenues. The options will expire in 5 years.

 

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Options Exercised and Year-End Option Values

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the value of unexercised options held by the named executive officer and directors as of March 31, 2015.

 

Name  

Number of Securities

Underlying Options

and Warrants Granted

   

Percent of Total

Options and Warrants

Granted in Fiscal Year

   

Exercise or Base

Price($/Share)

 
Philip Liu     20,000       100 %     3.50  
Eric Stoppenhagen     20,000       100 %     3.50  
Philip Liu     20,000       100 %     1.00  
Eric Stoppenhagen     20,000       100 %     1.00  
Philip Liu     20,000       100 %     0.75  
Eric Stoppenhagen     20,000       100 %     0.75  
Philip Liu     950,000       0 %     0.28  
Eric Stoppenhagen     950,000       0 %     0.28  
Philip Liu     20,000       100 %     0.27  
Eric Stoppenhagen     20,000       100 %     0.27  
Philip Liu     20,000       100 %     0.45  
Eric Stoppenhagen     20,000       100 %     0.45  
Philip Liu     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Eric Stoppenhagen     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Philip Liu     20,000       100 %     0.50  
Eric Stoppenhagen     20,000       100 %     0.50  
Philip Liu     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Eric Stoppenhagen     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Philip Liu     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Eric Stoppenhagen     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Philip Liu     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Eric Stoppenhagen     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Philip Liu     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Eric Stoppenhagen     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Philip Liu     100,000       100 %     0.25  
Eric Stoppenhagen     100,000       100 %     0.25  

 

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Aggregated Option and Warrant Exercises in the Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option and Warrant Values

 

The following table and related footnotes set forth option exercises in 2015 and year-end option values for the Company's Executive Officers.

 

Name  

Shares Acquired

on Exercise (#)

    Value Realized ($)    

Number of

Securities Underlying

Unexercised Options

and Warrants

at 3/31/2015

   

Value of Unexercised

In-the-Money Options

and Warrants

at 3/31/2015

 
Philip Liu     0       N/A       1,570,000       0  
Eric Stoppenhagen     0       N/A       1,570,000       0  

 

Compensation of Directors

 

The following table details the total compensation paid to the company’s non-employee directors in our fiscal year ending March 31, 2015:

 

None

 

  (1) Our BOD approved a compensation plan for the BOD. Under such plan, current members of the Company’s BOD (including our employee directors) earn $500 for every meeting attended in person and $250 for every meeting attended telephonically. Additionally, the Company will grant each director 20,000 stock options on the first business day of each calendar year, at the closing market price on the day of grant.  At the end of each fiscal quarter, 5,000 of the 20,000 stock options granted will vest. The Company will issue new members of the BOD 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock on the date of appointment.  

 

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of June 29, 2015 by (i) each person who “beneficially” owns more than 5% of all outstanding shares of our common stock, (ii) each director and the executive officer identified above, and (iii) all directors and executive officers as a group. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities.  Unless otherwise indicated below, to our knowledge, the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable.  Shares of our common stock subject to options and warrants from the Company that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of June 29, 2012 are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding the options or warrants for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that person but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.

 

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The information presented in this table is based on 60,206,655 shares of our common stock outstanding on June 29, 2015.  Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each of the executive officers and directors and 5% or more shareholders named below is c/o 1490 South Price Road, Suite 219, Chandler, AZ 85286.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner   Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership   Percentage Ownership of Common Stock (1)
Hong Kong Minerals, Ltd       16,000,000       25.26%
Mongolia Natural Resource Investment Group       9,625,000       15.19%
Philip Liu (2)       7,139,996       11.27%
Eric Stoppenhagen(2)       2,662,166       4.20%
All officers and directors                
as a group (three persons)       9,802,162       15.47%
        35,828,829       56.56%
                 

 

 

-1 The percent of common stock owned is calculated using the sum of (A) the number of shares of common stock owned and (B) the number of warrants and options of the Beneficial Owner that are exercisable within 60 days, as the numerator, and the sum of (Y) the total number of shares of common stock outstanding (63,346,654) and the number of warrants and options of the Beneficial Owner that are exercisable within 60 days, as the denominator.
-2 Officer and director of the Company.

 

 

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

Other than the employment arrangements described above in “Executive Compensation”, since April 1, 2013, there has not been, nor is there currently proposed, any transaction or series of similar transactions to which we were or will be a party:

 

  - in which the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year end for our last two completed fiscal years; and

 

  - in which any director, executive officer, shareholder who beneficially owns 5% or more of our common stock or any member of their immediate family had or will have a direct or indirect material interest.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Philip Liu, the Company’s CEO.  Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Liu will receive a base salary of $240,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $40,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Liu shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Liu will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Liu will receive a car allowance of $500 per month and an office allowance of $500 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Eric Stoppenhagen, the Company’s CFO.  Under the employment agreement, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a base salary of $120,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $20,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Stoppenhagen shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Stoppenhagen will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a car allowance of $250 per month and an office allowance of $250 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F. Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, this Registration Statement on Form S-1 under the Securities Act. This Registration Statement and other information may be read and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room at 100 F. Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission maintains a web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the Registration Statements, reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the Commission, such as us.

 

You may also read and copy any reports, statements or other information that we have filed with the Commission at the addresses indicated above and you may also access them electronically at the web site set forth above. These SEC filings are also available to the public via commercial document retrieval services.

 

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AURASOURCE, INC.

Index to Financial Statements

 

Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited) Page
   
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015 (Audited) 43
Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 44
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (Unaudited) 45
Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements 46
   
Audited Financial Statement as of and for the Years Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014  
   
Report of TAAD LLP., Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 53
Balance Sheets 54
Statements of Operations 55
Statements of Stockholders' Deficiency 56
Statements of Cash Flows 57
Notes to Financial Statements 58

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 — CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AuraSource, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  

  

June 30, 2015

  March 31, 2015
   (Unaudited)  (Audited)
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash  $10,662   $9,784 
Accounts receivable, net   —      —   
Deposits and other current assets   526,963    526,963 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   537,625    536,747 
Fixed assets, net   90,894    129,336 
Intangible assets, net   721,683    733,463 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,350,202   $1,399,546 
           
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable  $351,381   $334,778 
Customer advances   5,832    5,832 
Due to related parties   1,697,737    1,508,955 
Note payable and accrued interest   133,408    132,458 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   2,188,358    1,982,023 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT          
Preferred stock, 10,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding, no rights or privileges designated   —      —   
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 60,206,655 shares issued and outstanding, respectively   60,206    60,206 
Additional paid in capital   11,834,099    11,753,473 
Accumulated deficit   (12,732,461)   (12,396,156)
Total stockholders' deficit   (838,156)   (582,477)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT  $1,350,202   $1,399,546 
           

 

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

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AuraSource, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended June 30,
   2015  2014
       
Revenue  $—     $45,000 
           
Cost of revenue   —      16,500 
           
Gross profit (loss)   —      28,500 
           
Operating expenses          
General and administrative expenses   334,533    388,215 
Total operating expenses   334,533    388,215 
           
Loss from operations   (334,533)   (359,715)
           
Interest income (expense) and other, net   (1,772)   (81,482)
           
Net loss applicable to common stockholders  $(336,305)  $(441,196)
           
Basic & diluted loss per share  $(0.01)  $(0.01)
           
Weighted average shares outstanding   60,206,654    58,410,448 
           

 

 

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

 

 

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AuraSource, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited) 

 

 

   Three Months Ended June 30,
   2015  2014
Cash flows from operating activities          
   Net loss  $(336,305)  $(441,196)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization   50,223    51,989 
Options issued for services   80,626    96,543 
   Changes in operating assets and liabilities          
Accounts receivable   —      130,000 
Deposits and other current assets, net   —      4,000 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   17,552    51,088 
Accounts payable – related parties   109,498    —   
Net cash used in operating activities   (78,406)   (107,576)
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
  Cash paid for acquisition of intangible   —      —   
Net cash used in investing activities   —      —   
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net   —      162,186 
   Repayment of note payable   —      (49,000)
   Loans payable - related parties, net   79,284    74,147 
Net cash provided by financing activities   79,284    187,333 
           
Net change in cash and equivalents   878    79,757 
           
Cash and equivalents - beginning balance   9,784    11,112 
           
Cash and equivalents - ending balance  $10,662   $90,869 
           
           

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
Cash paid during the period for          
Interest  $—     $5,000 
Income taxes  $—     $—   
           

 

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AURASOURCE, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Current Operations and Background — AuraSource, Inc. (“AuraSource” or “Company”) focuses on the development and production of environmentally friendly and cost effective industrial energy and fuel used for industrial applications. AuraMetal, AuraSource’s core technology, includes ultrafine grinding and impurities removal processes. Initial industrial applications of AuraSource technology are ultra-fine coal water mixture for heavy oil substitution, and low grade iron ore fine and slimes beneficiation. AuraSource formed AuraSource Qinzhou Co. Ltd. (“Qinzhou”), a wholly owned subsidiary in China, to acquire these types of Hydrocarbon Clean Fuel (“HCF”) technologies, performing research and development (“R&D”) related to the reduction of harmful emissions and energy costs for HCF technology and products based on this technology, licensing HCF technology to third parties and selling services and products derived from this technology. Currently, we have seven patents patent issued related to our technologies: 1) ultrafine grinding and 2) ultrafine separation.

 

There can be no assurance we will be able to carry out our development plans for our HCF technology. Our ability to pursue this strategy is subject to the availability of additional capital and further development of our HCF technology.  We also need to finance the cost of effectively protecting our intellectual property rights in the United States (“US”) and abroad where we intend to market our technology and products.

 

Going Concern — The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.  The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations since its inception and has an accumulated deficit of $12,732,461 at June 30, 2015.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue its existence.  The recovery of the Company’s assets is dependent upon continued operations of the Company. In addition, the Company's recovery is dependent upon future events, the outcome of which is undetermined.  The Company intends to continue to attempt to raise additional capital, but there can be no certainty such efforts will be successful.

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and include the accounts of AuraSource and its subsidiary, Qinzhou. All significant intercompany transactions and balances were eliminated in consolidation.

 

The unaudited consolidated financial statements were prepared by us pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally present in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP was omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes for the year ended March 31, 2015 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of the three months ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending March 31, 2016.

  

Use of Estimates — The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Equivalents — We consider investments with original maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.

 

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Accounts Receivable - The Company extends credit to its customers. Collateral is generally not required. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements based on management’s evaluation of historical and current industry trends. Although the Company expects to fully collect amounts due, actual collections may differ from estimated amounts. The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon a percentage of revenue earned. When the Company expects that there is less than a 20% chance of collection, the Company writes the receivable off to its allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not typically accrue interest or fees on past due amounts.

 

Inventory - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using standard costs, which approximates the first-in, first-out method.

 

Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its existing use. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives. The useful lives of the assets are as follows: machinery and equipment 3 years, office equipment 3 years, vehicles 5 years. Additions and improvements are capitalized while routine repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the historically recorded asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amount less proceeds from disposal is charged or credited to other income / expense.

Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. When we are paid in advance for products or services we classify these amounts as deferred revenue and recognize over the term of the agreement. 

Cost of goods sold- Cost of goods sold includes cost of inventory sold during the period, net of discounts and allowances, freight and shipping costs, warranty and rework costs, and sales tax.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of- In accordance with ASC 350-30, we evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable.  When such factors and circumstances exist, we compare the projected undiscounted future cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amount.  Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value, based on market value when available, or discounted expected cash flows, of those assets and is recorded in the period in which the determination is made.  We currently believe there is no impairment of our long-lived assets.  There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions will not change or demand for our products under development will continue.  Either of these could result in future impairment of long-lived assets.

 

Beneficial Conversion Features- From time to time, the Company may issue convertible notes that may contain an embedded beneficial conversion feature. A beneficial conversion feature exists on the date a convertible note is issued when the fair value of the underlying common stock to which the note is convertible into is in excess of the remaining unallocated proceeds of the note after first considering the allocation of a portion of the note proceeds to the fair value of the warrants, if related warrants have been granted. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is recorded as a debt discount with a corresponding amount to additional paid in capital. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the note using the effective interest method.

 

Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the estimated future tax effects, calculated at currently effective tax rates, of future deductible or taxable amounts attributable to events that have been recognized on a cumulative basis in the financial statements. A valuation allowance for a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

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Stock-Based Compensation — The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received for an award of equity instruments in the consolidated financial statements over the period the employee is required to perform the services.

 

Foreign Currency Transactions — The Company recognizes foreign currency gains and losses in other income (expense) on the accompanying statement of operations. Foreign currency gains and losses arise as the Company conducts business with other entity’s whose functional currency is not in US dollars. Generally, these gains and losses are recorded at an exchange rate difference between the foreign currency and the functional currency that arises between the transaction date and the payment date.

 

Net Loss Per Share — The Company computes basic and diluted net loss per share by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares arising from stock options and warrants were excluded from the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 because their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk — Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash.  The Company maintains its cash with high credit quality financial institutions; at times, such balances with any one financial institution may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured limits.  

 

Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments — Our financial instruments consist of cash, accounts payable and notes payable. The carrying values of cash, accounts payable and notes payable are representative of the fair values due to their short-term maturities. We measure the fair value (“FV”) of financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis. FV is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FV measurements are to be considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. We also establish a FV hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring FV.

 

The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure FV:

 

Level 1:   Quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.
     
Level 2:   Quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.
     
Level 3:   Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the FV of the assets or liabilities.

The Company evaluates embedded conversion features within convertible debt under ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” to determine whether the embedded conversion feature should be bifurcated from the host instrument and accounted for as a derivative at FV with changes in FV recorded in earnings. If the conversion feature does not require derivative treatment under ASC 815, the instrument is evaluated under ASC subtopic 470-20, “Debt with Conversion and Other Options,” for consideration of any beneficial conversion feature.

 

Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications were made to the prior period amounts disclosed in the consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation form the three months ended June 30, 2015. These reclassifications had no effect on reported net loss or stockholders’ equity.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements – There were no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended June 30, 2015 compared to what was disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2015.

 

NOTE 2 - CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

We maintain our cash balances in financial institutions that from time to time exceed amounts insured by the FDIC (up to $250,000, per financial institution as of June 30, 2015). As of June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, our deposits did not exceeded insured amounts. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts and we believe we are not exposed to any credit risk on cash.

 

Currently, we maintain a bank account in China. This account is not insured and we believe is exposed to credit risk on cash.

 

NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Deposits and other current assets were $526,963 and $526,963 as of June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, respectively, and were comprised of the following:

 

  

June 30, 2015

  March 31, 2015
   (Unaudited)  (Audited)
Inventory  $—     $—   
Shipping deposits   10,918    10,918 
Mineral reserve deposits   516,045    516,045 
Prepaid expenses   —      —   
Ending Balance  $526,963   $526,963 
           

 

NOTE 4 – FIXED ASSETS, NET

 

Fixed assets, net consisted of the following:

 

   June 30,  March 31,
   2015  2015
   (Unaudited)  (Audited)
Office equipment  $5,013   $5,013 
Vehicles   147,390    147,390 
Equipment   391,118    391,118 
Total fixed assets   543,521    543,521 
Less accumulated depreciation   (452,627)   (414,185)
Total fixed assets, net  $90,894   $129,336 

 

The depreciation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was $38,441 and $40,209, respectively.

 

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NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

We entered into an agreement with Beijing Pengchuang Technology Development Co. (“Pengchuang”), Ltd., an independent Chinese company, to purchase 50% of the intellectual property related to ultrafine particle processing. Pengchuang developed a highly efficient and low energy consumption grinding technology, which utilizes fluid shock waves to make ultrafine particles. This technology can be applied to the coal water slurry, solid lubricant and other material grinding processes. Through a joint development and ownership agreement, AuraSource will enrich its intellectual property portfolio, enabling the further development of AuraMetal, its HCF technology. AuraSource Qinzhou will utilize the particle grinding technology in its AuraMetal Qinzhou production line, as well as license it to others in non-related industries.

 

The net intangibles were $721,,683 and $733,463 as of June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015. We issued 600,000 shares of common stock for the acquisition of certain intangibles. The shares issued in connection with $753,530 of the acquired intangibles were valued at $606,000 or $1.01 per share which was the share price on August 8, 2010, the acquisition date. The Company paid cash for the remainder of the amount due. The Company recorded $11,780 and $11,780 in amortization expense in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

NOTE 6 – DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

 

As of June 30, 2015 and March 31, 2015, $1,697,737 and $1,508,955, respectively, is owed to the officers and directors of the Company. As of June 30, 2015, $503,526 is from the advancement of expenses and $1,194,210 is for past due compensation. As of March 31, 2015, $169,949 is from the advancement of expenses and $1,339,006 is for past due compensation.

 

NOTE 7 – NOTE PAYABLE

 

On December 31, 2012, the Company received $500,000 from Pelican Creek, LLC (Pelican Creek”), a former related party who resigned in June 2014, and recorded the corresponding note as a current liability on the balance sheet. Our former director, Larry Kohler, manages Pelican Creek. As an inducement to receive this loan, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of its common stock to Pelican Creek for the year ended March 31, 2012. The FV of the shares issued was $812,500 valued at $0.65 per share, using the closing price on the effective date of the agreement. The coupon interest on this note accrues daily on the outstanding principal amount at 8% per annum. On March 26, 2014, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for the cancelation of a $500,000 note payable. As such, as of June 30, 2015, the Company accrued interest of $69,101 and remains in the note payable account with no conversion right. 

 

NOTE 8 – STOCK ISSUANCE

  

On June 4, 2014, we issued 20,000 shares of the Company common stock for $6,000 at a share price of $0.30. On February 3, 2015, the Company issued 1,781,920 shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share for a total of $356,384.

 

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NOTE 9 - STOCK OPTIONS

 

 In January 2009, we granted 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $3.50 per share to members of our BOD. In April 2010, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share to members of our BOD. The options vest quarterly and have an expiration period of 10 years. In April 2011, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.75 per share to certain members of our BOD. The options vest quarterly and have an expiration period of 10 years. In February 2012, we granted an additional 2,850,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.28 per share to certain members of our BOD. The options will vest upon the Company earning $5 million in revenues. The options expire in 5 years. In April 2012, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.27 per share to certain members of our BOD. In April 2013, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.45 per share to certain members of our BOD. In January 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO. In April 2014, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share to certain members of our BOD. In April 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In July 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In October 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In January 2015, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In April 2015, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.49 per share to certain members of our BOD. In April 2015, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements.

 

We will record stock based compensation expense over the requisite service period, which in our case approximates the vesting period of the options. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded $80,626 in compensation expense arising from the vesting of options. The Company assumed all stock options issued during the quarter will vest. Though these expenses result in a deferred tax benefit, we have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax benefit.

 

The Company adopted the detailed method provided in FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” for calculating the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool (“APIC pool”) related to the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation, and to determine the subsequent impact on the APIC pool and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of the income tax effects of employee stock-based compensation awards that are outstanding.

 

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (“BSOPM”). The BSOPM has assumptions for risk free interest rates, dividends, stock volatility and expected life of an option grant. The risk free interest rate is based upon market yields for United States Treasury debt securities at a 7-year constant maturity. Dividend rates are based on the Company’s dividend history. The stock volatility factor is based on the last 60 days of market prices prior to the grant date. The expected life of an option grant is based on management’s estimate. The fair value of each option grant, as calculated by the BSOPM, is recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each stock option award.

 

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These assumptions were used to determine the FV of stock options granted:

       
Dividend yield     0.0%  
Volatility     25% to 160%  
Average expected option life   2.5 to 5 years  
Risk-free interest rate     0.68% to 2.59%  

 

The following table summarizes activity in the Company's stock option grants for the three months ended June 30, 2015:

 

    Number of 
Shares
  Weighted Average Price Per Share
  Balance at March 31, 2014       3,350,000       0.36  
  Granted       860,000       0.25  
  Balance at March 31, 2015       4,210,000     $ 0.35  
  Granted       240,000     $ 0.25  
  Balance at June 30, 2015       4,450,000     $ 0.34  

 

The following summarizes pricing and term information for options issued to employees and directors outstanding as of June 30, 2015:

 

    Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable  
Range of Exercise Prices   Number Outstanding at June 30, 2015  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual

Life

  Weighted Average Exercise Price   Number Exercisable at June 30, 2015   Weighted Average Exercise Price  
                                 
$3.50     60,000     3.75     $3.50     60,000     $3.50  
$1.00     60,000     4.75     $1.00     60,000     $1.00  
$0.75     60,000     5.75     $0.75     60,000     $0.75  
$0.50     60,000     8.75     $0.50     60,000     $0.50  
$0.49     40,000     9.75     $0.49     10,000     $0.49  
$0.45     60,000     7.75     $0.45     60,000     $0.45  
$0.28     2,850,000     2.38     $0.28     -     -  
$0.27     60,000     6.75     $0.27     60,000     $0.28  
$0.25     1,200,000     8.50     $0.25     1,200,000     $0.25  
Balance at June 30, 2015     4,450,000     3.50     $0.345     1,525,000     $0.57  

  

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders

AuraSource, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of AuraSource, Inc. (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. 

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits include consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 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 include examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also include assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statements presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the result of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

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 has incurred significant losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $12,396,156 as of March 31, 2015. These conditions, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 1, which includes raising additional capitals. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

  

/s/ TAAD LLP

Walnut, California

June 29, 2015

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   March 31,
   2015  2014
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS          
Cash  $9,784   $11,112 
Accounts receivable, net   —      250,000 
Deposits and other current assets   526,963    584,689 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   536,747    845,801 
Fixed assets, net   129,336    284,869 
Intangible assets, net   733,463    780,582 
TOTAL ASSETS  $1,399,546   $1,911,252 
           
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable  $334,778   $375,562 
Customer advances   5,832    —   
Due to related parties   1,508,955    1,147,446 
Note payable and accrued interest   132,458    94,000 
Convertible note payable and accrued interest, net of unamortized beneficial conversion feature   —      35,861 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   1,982,023    1,652,869 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)          
Preferred stock, 10,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding, no rights or privileges designated   —      —   
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 60,206,655 and 58,404,734 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively   60,206    58,404 
Additional paid in capital   11,753,473    11,141,229 
Accumulated deficit   (12,396,156)   (10,941,250)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)   (582,477)   258,383 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)  $1,399,546   $1,911,252 
           

 

 

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

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AURASOURCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

   2015  2014
REVENUES      
Product  $519,168   $454,820 
Total revenues   519,168    454,820 
COST OF SALES   (444,149)   (222,189)
GROSS PROFIT   75,019    232,631 
OPERATING EXPENSES          
General and administrative expenses   1,431,572    1,539,920 
Total operating expenses   1,431,572    1,539,920 
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS   (1,356,553)   (1,307,289)
Loss in settlement of debt   —      (62,500)
Interest income (expense) and other, net   (98,353)   (1,478,589)
NET LOSS  $(1,454,906)  $(2,848,378)
NET LOSS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK—Basic and diluted  $(0.02)  $(0.05)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING—Basic and diluted   58,694,562    52,077,920 
           

 

 

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

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AURASOURCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014 

 

      Preferred Stock           Common Stock            
      Shares       Amount       Shares       Amount       APIC       Accumulated Deficit       Total  
Balance at March 31, 2013     —       $ —         50,401,940     $ 50,402     $ 8,493,178     $ (8,092,872 )   $ 450,708  
Issuance of shares for services     —         —         583,333       583       174,417       —         175,000  
Issuance of options     —         —                         77,538       —         77,538  
Issuance of shares for deposit     —         —         1,250,000       1,250       561,250       —         562,500  
Issuance of shares for compensation     —         —         533,332       533       132,800       —         133,333  
Issuance of shares for finance charges     —         —         3,636,129       3,636       1,152,897       —         1,156,533  
Issuance of shares for retirement of debt     —         —         2,000,000       2,000       498,000       —         500,000  
BCF on convertible note payable, net     —         —                         51,149       —         51,149  
Net loss     —         —                                 (2,848,378 )     (2,848,378 )
Balance at March 31, 2014     —       $ —         58,404,734     $ 58,404     $ 11,141,229     $ (10,941,250 )   $ 258,383  
Issuance of shares for cash     —         —         1,801,920       1,802       360,582       —         362,384  
Issuance of options     —         —                         251,662       —         251,662  
Net loss     —         —                                 (1,454,906 )     (1,454,906 )
Balance at March 31, 2015     —       $ —         60,206,654     $ 60,206     $ 11,753,473     $ (12,396,156 )   $ (582,477 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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AURASOURCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 AND 2014

 

   2015  2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net loss  $(1,454,906)  $(2,848,378)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   202,652    207,911 
Amortization of debt discount   —      47,511 
Stock issued for services   —      308,333 
Options issued for services rendered   251,662    77,538 
Bad debt expenses   150,000    —   
Provision for inventory reserves   42,580    —   
Loss in settlement of debt   —      62,500 
Stock issued for interest        1,156,533 
Changes in operating          
s and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   100,000    (250,000)
Due from affiliate   —      54,418 
Inventory   —      (32,580)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   15,145    79,144 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (40,784)   277,328 
Interest payable   116,740    50,000 
Deferred revenue   —      (63,754)
Customer advances   5,832    —   
Net cash used in operating activities   (611,079)   (873,496)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Cash paid for acquisition of intangible   —      (9,231)
Capital equipment purchases   —      —   
Net cash used in investing activities   —      (9,231)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Proceeds from issuance of common stock   362,384    —   
Net proceeds from issuance of note payable   63,357    274,000 
Due to related party   361,510    734,831 
Repayment of note payable   (177,500)   (190,500)
Net cash provided by financing activities   609,751    818,331 
NET DECREASE IN CASH   (1,328)   (64,396)
CASH, Beginning of year   11,112    75,508 
CASH, End of year  $9,784   $11,112 
           

  

   2015  2014
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Cash paid during the year for:          
Interest  $2,361   $2,361 
Income taxes   —      —   

 

NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITY:

                 
The Company issued 1,250,000 shares of common stock for settlement of a 500,000 deposit from customer.   $ —       $ (500,000 )
The Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock for settlement of a 500,000 debt.   $ —       $ (500,000 )
                 

 

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

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AURASOURCE, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

March 31, 2015 and 2014

 

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Current Operations and Background — AuraSource, Inc. (“AuraSource” or “Company”) focuses on the development and production of environmentally friendly and cost effective industrial energy and fuel used for industrial applications. AuraCoal, AuraSource’s core technology, includes ultrafine grinding and impurities removal processes. Initial industrial applications of AuraSource technology are ultra-fine coal water mixture for heavy oil substitution, and low grade iron ore fine and slimes beneficiation. AuraSource formed AuraSource Qinzhou Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary in China (“Qinzhou”) to acquire these types of Hydrocarbon Clean Fuel (“HCF”) technologies, performing research and development (“R&D”) related to the reduction of harmful emissions and energy costs for HCF technology and products based on this technology, licensing HCF technology to third parties and selling services and products derived from this technology. Currently, we have seven patents issued related to our technologies: 1) ultrafine grinding and 2) ultrafine separation.

 

There can be no assurance we will be able to carry out our development plans for our HCF technology, including AuraCoal and AuraFuel. Our ability to pursue this strategy is subject to the availability of additional capital and further development of our HCF technology.  We also need to finance the cost of effectively protecting our intellectual property rights in the United States (“US”) and abroad where we intend to market our technology and products.

 

Going Concern — The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern.  The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations since its inception and has an accumulated deficit of $12,396,156 at March 31, 2015.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue its existence.  The recovery of the Company’s assets is dependent upon continued operations of the Company. In addition, the Company's recovery is dependent upon future events, the outcome of which is undetermined.  The Company intends to continue to attempt to raise additional capital, but there can be no certainty such efforts will be successful.

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and include the accounts of AuraSource, Inc. and its subsidiary, Qinzhou. All significant intercompany transactions and balances were eliminated in consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates — The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents — We consider cash equivalent with original maturities of 90 days or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Accounts Receivable - The Company extends credit to its customers. Collateral is generally not required. Credit losses are provided for in the financial statements based on management’s evaluation of historical and current industry trends. Although the Company expects to fully collect amounts due, actual collections may differ from estimated amounts. The Company estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon a percentage of revenue earned. When the Company expects that there is less than a 20% chance of collection, the Company writes the receivable off to its allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company does not typically accrue interest or fees on past due amounts.

 

Inventory - Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using standard costs, which approximates the first-in, first-out method.

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Property and Equipment - Property and Equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Cost represents the purchase price of the asset and other costs incurred to bring the asset into its existing use. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the assets' estimated useful lives. The useful lives of the assets are as follows: machinery and equipment 5 years, office equipment 5 to 7 years, vehicles 5 years, and leasehold improvements use the shorter of the estimated useful life or the remaining term of the agreements, generally ranging from 3 to 15 years. Additions and improvements are capitalized while routine repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Upon sale or disposition, the historically recorded asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the net amount less proceeds from disposal is charged or credited to other income / expense.

Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. When we are paid in advance for products or services we classify these amounts as deferred revenue. Upon the receipt of these products at the destination port, we recognize revenue. For services, we amortized the price over the term of the agreement. 

Cost of goods sold- Cost of goods sold includes cost of inventory sold during the period, net of discounts and inventory allowances, freight and shipping costs, warranty and rework costs, and sales tax.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of- In accordance with ASC 360, we evaluate long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable.  When such factors and circumstances exist, we compare the projected undiscounted future cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amount.  Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value, based on market value when available, or discounted expected cash flows, of those assets and is recorded in the period in which the determination is made.  We currently believe there is no impairment of our long-lived assets.  There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions will not change or demand for our products under development will continue.  Either of these could result in future impairment of long-lived assets.

Beneficial Conversion Features- From time to time, the Company may issue convertible notes that may contain an embedded beneficial conversion feature. A beneficial conversion feature exists on the date a convertible note is issued when the fair value of the underlying common stock to which the note is convertible into is in excess of the remaining unallocated proceeds of the note after first considering the allocation of a portion of the note proceeds to the fair value of the warrants, if related warrants have been granted. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature is recorded as a debt discount with a corresponding amount to additional paid in capital. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the note using the effective interest method.

 

Income Taxes — The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 740. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the estimated future tax effects, calculated at currently effective tax rates, of future deductible or taxable amounts attributable to events that have been recognized on a cumulative basis in the financial statements. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.

 

Stock-Based Compensation — We periodically issue stock options and shares to employees and non-employees for services. We account for stock option grants issued and vesting to employees based on Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, whereas the award is measured at its fair value at the date of grant and is amortized ratably over the vesting period. We account for shares issued to non-employees in accordance with ASC Topic 505, “Equity”, whereas the value of the stock compensation is based upon the measurement date as determined at either (a) the date at which a performance commitment is reached, or (b) at the date at which the necessary performance to earn the equity instruments is complete.

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Foreign Currency Transactions — The Company recognizes foreign currency gains and losses in other income (expense) on the accompanying statement of operations. Foreign currency gains and losses arise as the Company conducts business with other entities whose functional currency are not US dollars. Generally, these gains and losses are recorded at an exchange rate difference between the foreign currency and the functional currency that arises between the transaction date and the payment date.

 

Net (Loss) Per Share — The Company computes basic and diluted net loss per share by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.  Common equivalent shares related to stock options and warrants were excluded from the computation of basic and diluted loss per share for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 because their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk — Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist of cash.  The Company maintains its cash with high credit quality financial institutions; at times, such balances with any one financial institution may exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured limits.  

 

Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments — Our financial instruments consist of cash, accounts payable and notes payable.  The carrying values of cash, accounts payable, and notes payable are representative of their fair values due to their short-term maturities. We measure the fair value (“FV”) of financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis. FV is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FV measurements are to be considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. We also establish a FV hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring FV.

 

The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure FV:

 

Level 1:   Quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.
   
Level 2:   Quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical or similar assets and liabilities.
   
Level 3:  

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the FV of the assets or liabilities.

 

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payables, and notes payable approximates their fair values due to their short-term maturities.  

   

Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications were made to the 2014 financial statements to conform to the 2015 financial presentation.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements  

 

In July 2012, the FASB issued guidance on testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The new guidance allows an entity to simplify the testing for a drop in value of intangible assets such as trademarks, patents, and distribution rights. The amended standard reduces the cost of accounting for indefinite-lived intangible assets, especially in cases where the likelihood of impairment is low. The changes permit businesses and other organizations to first use subjective criteria to determine if an intangible asset has lost value. The amendments to U.S. GAAP are effective for fiscal years starting after September 15, 2012. The adoption of this accounting guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2017.

 

In August, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), which now requires management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. If conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and substantial doubt is not alleviated after consideration of management’s plans, additional disclosures are required. The amendments in this update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. These requirements were previously included within auditing standards and federal securities law, but are now included within U.S. GAAP. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, the adoption of ASU 2013-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB (including its Emerging Issues Task Force), the AICPA, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on our present or future consolidated financial statements. 

 

NOTE 2 – CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

 

We maintain our cash balances in financial institutions that from time to time exceed amounts insured by the FDIC (up to $250,000, per financial institution as of March 31, 2015). As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, our deposits did not exceed insured amounts. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts and we believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.

 

Currently, we maintain a bank account in China. This account is not insured and we believe is exposed to credit risk on cash. The cash balance in China as of March 31, 2015 is very minimal.

 

NOTE 3 – DEPOSITS AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

 

Deposits and other current assets were $526,963 and $584,689 as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and were comprised of the following:

 

   March 31, 2015  March 31, 2014
Inventory  $—     $42,580 
Shipping deposits   10,918    10,205 
Mineral reserve deposits   516,045    525,000 
Prepaid expenses   —      6,904 
Ending Balance  $526,963   $584,689 

 

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On February 15, 2012, we entered into an agreement with Gulf Coast Holdings, LLC (“GCH”), an affiliate with over 10% voting rights, to reserve export ready one million tons of 64% Fe higher content iron ore and 13 million tons of 45% grade lower content iron ore, and two million tons of manganese ore. We issued the Mineral Deposit Shares to GCH or its assigns. On February 19, 2012, GCH assigned 100% of its interest in the Mineral Reserve Agreement to Hong Kong Minerals Holdings, Ltd. The Mineral Deposit Shares shall vest and be delivered as follows: five million immediately and 11 million upon the successful completion of the first customer order of total revenue over $5 million. Success shall be defined as customer acceptance of order and final payment. To the extent a successful order does not occur, the unvested Mineral Deposit Shares shall be returned to our treasury and cancelled. To date, the Company has not achieved $5 million in revenue, as such the 11 million shares is being held by the Company. As of March 31, 2015, the Company has obtained possession a small amount of the above noted minerals. As such, the issuance of the shares have been recorded as a charge to additional paid in capital and a credit to common stock at par value of $0.001 per share for a total of $16,000. GCH has the right to designate two members on the Board of Directors (“BOD”), one of whom is to be mutually agreed. To date GCH has not designated any board members. Additionally, we entered into an agreement with Gulf Coast Mining Group, LLC (“GCM”) to purchase Minerals which will be delivered loose in bulk modified FOB. We entered into an agreement with GCH appointing GCH as the exclusive North American licensee for use and exploitation of our technology as it relates to applications involving precious metals in exchange for royalty payments of 5% of gross revenues.

 

For the year ended March 31, 2013, the Company paid $400,000 to GCM and $125,000 cash to HKM Minerals as deposit for mineral reserve. During the year ended March 31, 2015, AuraSource started shipping minerals from GCM and have reduced the deposit by $8,955.

  

NOTE 4 – FIXED ASSETS, NET

 

Fixed assets, net consisted of the following:

 

   March 31,  March 31,
   2015  2014
Office equipment  $5,013   $5,013 
Vehicles   147,390    147,390 
Equipment   391,118    391,118 
Total fixed assets   543,521    543,521 
Less accumulated depreciation   (414,185)   (258,652)
Total fixed assets, net  $129,336   $284,869 

 

The depreciation expense for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $155,533 and $160,835, respectively.

 

NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

We entered into an agreement with Beijing Pengchuang Technology Development Co. (“Pengchuang”), Ltd., an independent Chinese company, to purchase 50% of the intellectual property related to ultrafine particle processing. Pengchuang developed a highly efficient and low energy consumption grinding technology, which utilizes fluid shock waves to make ultrafine particles. This technology can be applied to the coal water slurry, solid lubricant and other material grinding processes. Through a joint development and ownership agreement, AuraSource will enrich its intellectual property portfolio, enabling the further development of AuraCoal, its HCF technology. AuraSource Qinzhou will utilize the particle grinding technology in its AuraCoal Qinzhou production line, as well as license it to others in non-related industries.

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The net intangibles were $733,463 and $780,582 as of March 31, 2015 and 2014. We issued 600,000 shares of common stock for the acquisition of certain intangibles. The shares issued in connection with $753,530 of the acquired intangibles were valued at $606,000 or $1.01 per share which was the share price on August 8, 2010, the acquisition date. The Company paid cash for the remainder of the amount due. The increases in intangible assets in the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were $0 and $9,231, representing patent application fees. The Company recorded $47,119 and $47,076 in amortization expense for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

 

 

NOTE 6 – DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

 

As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, $1,508,955 and $1,147,446, respectively, is owed to the officers and directors of the Company. As of March 31, 2015, $169,949 is from the advancement of expenses and $1,339,006 is for past due compensation. In December 2011, the officers and directors of the Company agreed to accrue compensation for their services until such time the Company had sufficient funds to pay this liability.

 

NOTE 7 – NOTE PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY

 

On December 31, 2012, the Company received $500,000 from Pelican Creek, LLC (Pelican Creek”), a former related party who resigned in June 2014, and recorded the corresponding note as a current liability on the balance sheet. Our former director, Larry Kohler, manages Pelican Creek. As an inducement to receive this loan, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of its common stock to Pelican Creek for the year ended March 31, 2012. The FV of the shares issued was $812,500 valued at $0.65 per share, using the closing price on the effective date of the agreement. See Note 10, Stock Issuance, for further details. The coupon interest on this note accrues daily on the outstanding principal amount at 8% per annum. On March 26, 2014, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for the cancelation of a $500,000 note payable. As such, as of March 31, 2015, the Company accrued interest of $69,101 and remains in the note payable account with no conversion right.

 

NOTE 8 – NOTE PAYABLE

 

In the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued a note payable of $44,000 with no conversion right and interest of $1,000 per week which was paid in full on April 30, 2014.

 

In September 30, 2014, we entered into a note payable for $63,357 which bears an interest rate of 6% per year as a settlement for previously due amounts recorded in accounts payable. The principle and interest are due on September 15, 2016.

 

NOTE 9 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

On April 5, 2013, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Asher Enterprises, Inc. (“Asher”). Under the terms of the SPA, the Company issued to Asher a convertible promissory note of $63,000. The note had a nine month maturity date from issuance. The note holder can convert the note after 180 days after the date of advance. The note bears interest at 8%. Any principal or interest on this note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at 22% from the due date until paid. The conversion price shall equal the variable conversion price, 61% multiplied by the market price (representing a discount rate of 39%). Market price is the average of the lowest three trading prices for the common stock during the ten trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. This note had beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”) of $40,279 and was recorded in the balance sheet at face value less the unamortized BCF. On September 20, 2013, the Company paid off this note for $87,345 before the note holder can convert the balance to common shares.

 

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On July 19, 2013, the Company entered into an SPA with Asher. Under the terms of the SPA, the Company issued to Asher a convertible promissory note of $37,500. The note had a nine month maturity date from issuance. The note holder can convert the note after 180 days after the date of advance. The note bears interest at 8%. Any principal or interest on this note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at 22% from the due date until paid. The conversion price shall equal the variable conversion price, 61% multiplied by the market price (representing a discount rate of 39%). Market price is the average of the lowest three trading prices for the common stock during the ten trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. This note had BCF of $23,975 and was recorded in the balance sheet at face value less the unamortized BCF. On January 22, 2014, the Company paid off this note for $52,113 before the note holder can convert the balance to common shares.

 

On September 20, 2013, the Company entered into an SPA with Todd Andis (“Andis”). Under the terms of the SPA, the Company issued to Andis a convertible promissory note of $90,000. The note had a six month maturity date from issuance. The note bears interest at 8%. The note holder can convert the note after 180 days after the date of advance. Any principal or interest on this note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at 22% from the due date until paid. The conversion price shall equal the variable conversion price, 61% multiplied by the market price (representing a discount rate of 39%). Market price is the average of the lowest three trading prices for the common stock during the ten trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. This note had BCF of $57,541 and was recorded in the balance sheet at face value less the unamortized BCF. On March 24, 2014, the Company paid off this note.

 

On March 19, 2014, the Company entered into an SPA with Asher. Under the terms of the SPA, the Company issued to Asher a convertible promissory note of $83,500. The note had a nine month maturity date from issuance. The note bears interest at 8%. The note holder can convert the note after 180 days after the date of advance. Any principal or interest on this note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at 22% from the due date until paid. The conversion price shall equal the variable conversion price, 61% multiplied by the market price (representing a discount rate of 39%). Market price is the average of the lowest three trading prices for the common stock during the ten trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. On July 15, 2014, the Company paid the note in full.

 

NOTE 10 – STOCK ISSUANCE

  

On April 12, 2013, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares as a settlement for an advance from a customer in the amount of $500,000 which we valued at $562,500 and the difference of $62,500 is recorded as loss in settlement in other expense. On March 26, 2014, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for the cancelation of a $500,000 note payable. During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 3,636,129 shares of common stock as a $1,156,533 finance charge for loans to related and unrelated parties. During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 583,333 shares of common stock as a $175,000 share based compensation related to the issuance of services. During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 533,332 shares of common stock for various services valued at $133,333.

 

On June 4, 2014, we issued 20,000 shares of the Company common stock for $6,000 at a share price of $0.30. On February 3, 2015, the Company issued 1,781,920 shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share for a total of $356,384.

 

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NOTE 11 - STOCK OPTIONS

 

In January 2009, we granted 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $3.50 per share to members of our BOD. In April 2010, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $1.00 per share to members of our BOD. The options vest quarterly and have an expiration period of 10 years. In April 2011, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.75 per share to certain members of our BOD. The options vest quarterly and have an expiration period of 10 years. In February 2012, we granted an additional 2,850,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.28 per share to certain members of our BOD. The options will vest upon the Company earning $5 million in revenues. The options expire in 5 years. In April 2012, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.27 per share to certain members of our BOD. In April 2013, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.45 per share to certain members of our BOD. In January 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO. In April 2014, we granted an additional 60,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share to certain members of our BOD. In April 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In July 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In October 2014, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements. In January 2015, we granted 200,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share to certain our CEO and CFO per their employment agreements.

 

We will record stock based compensation expense over the requisite service period, which in our case approximates the vesting period of the options. During the year ended March 31, 2015, the Company recorded $251,662 in compensation expense arising from the vesting of options. The Company assumed all stock options issued during the quarter will vest. Though these expenses result in a deferred tax benefit, we have a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax benefit.

 

The Company adopted the detailed method provided in FASB ASC Topic 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation,” for calculating the beginning balance of the additional paid-in capital pool (“APIC pool”) related to the tax effects of employee stock-based compensation, and to determine the subsequent impact on the APIC pool and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows of the income tax effects of employee stock-based compensation awards that are outstanding.

 

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (“BSOPM”). The BSOPM has assumptions for risk free interest rates, dividends, stock volatility and expected life of an option grant. The risk free interest rate is based upon market yields for United States Treasury debt securities at a 7-year constant maturity. Dividend rates are based on the Company’s dividend history. The stock volatility factor is based on the last 60 days of market prices prior to the grant date. The expected life of an option grant is based on management’s estimate. The fair value of each option grant, as calculated by the BSOPM, is recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each stock option award.

 

These assumptions were used to determine the FV of stock options granted:

       
Dividend yield     0.0%  
Volatility     25% to 160%  
Average expected option life   2.5 to 5 years  
Risk-free interest rate     0.68% to 2.59%  

 

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The following table summarizes activity in the Company's stock option grants for the year ended March 31, 2015:

 

    Number of 
Shares
  Weighted Average Price Per Share
  Balance at March 31, 2013       3,090,000       0.37  
  Granted       260,000       0.30  
  Balance at March 31, 2014       3,350,000     $ 0.36  
  Granted       860,000     $ 0.25  
  Balance at March 31, 2015       4,210,000     $ 0.35  

 

The following summarizes pricing and term information for options issued to employees and directors outstanding as of March 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

 

    Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable  
Range of Exercise Prices   Number Outstanding at March 31, 2014  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual

Life

  Weighted Average Exercise Price   Number Exercisable at March 31, 2014   Weighted Average Exercise Price  
                                 
$3.50     60,000     5.00     $3.50     60,000     $3.50  
$1.00     60,000     6.00     $1.00     60,000     $1.00  
$0.75     60,000     7.00     $0.75     60,000     $0.75  
$0.45     60,000     9.00     $0.45     60,000     $0.45  
$0.28     2,850,000     3.38     $0.28     -     -  
$0.27     60,000     8.00     $0.27     60,000     $0.28  
$0.25     200,000     9.75     $0.25     200,000     $0.25  
Balance at March 31, 2014     3,350,000     4.08     $0.36     500,000     $0.82  

  

 

    Options Outstanding   Options Exercisable  
Range of Exercise Prices   Number Outstanding at March 31, 2015  

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual

Life

  Weighted Average Exercise Price   Number Exercisable at March 31, 2015   Weighted Average Exercise Price  
                                 
$3.50     60,000     4.00     $3.50     60,000     $3.50  
$1.00     60,000     5.00     $1.00     60,000     $1.00  
$0.75     60,000     6.00     $0.75     60,000     $0.75  
$0.50     60,000     9.00     $0.50     60,000     $0.50  
$0.45     60,000     8.00     $0.45     60,000     $0.45  
$0.28     2,850,000     2.63     $0.28     -     -  
$0.27     60,000     7.00     $0.27     60,000     $0.28  
$0.25     1,000,000     8.75     $0.25     1,000,000     $0.25  
Balance at March 31, 2015     4,210,000     3.75     $0.35     1,315,000     $0.57  

  

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NOTE 12 - LOSS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth common stock equivalents (potential common stock) for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 that are not included in the loss per share calculation above because their effect would be anti-dilutive for the periods indicated:

 

   2015  2014
Weighted average common stock equivalents:          
Non-plan stock options   4,210,000    3,350,000 
           

 

NOTE 13 - INCOME TAX

 

The deferred tax asset as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following:

   2015  2014
Net operating loss carryforwards  $4,501,044   $3,972,768 
Less valuation allowance   (4,501,044)   (3,972,768)
   $—     $—   

 

Management provided a deferred tax asset valuation allowance equal to the potential benefit due to the Company’s loss. When the Company demonstrates the ability to generate taxable income, management will re-evaluate the allowance.

 

As of March 31, 2015, the Company has net operating loss carryforward of $12,396,156 which is available to offset future taxable income that expires by year 2034.

 

Reconciliation between the provision for income taxes and the expected tax benefit using the federal statutory rate of 34% for 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

    2014   2013
Income tax benefit at federal statutory rate     (34.00 )%     (34.00 )%
Foreign tax rate difference     1.49 %     1.49 %
State income tax benefit, net of effect on federal taxes     (3.80 )%     (3.80 )%
Increase in valuation allowance     36.31 %     36.31 %
Income tax expense     —         —    

 

NOTE 14 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Leases — We currently lease 1,260 square feet of office space at 1490 South Price Road, Suite 219, Chandler, Arizona for $2,295 per month. The lease expires June 30, 2016 and $34,425 is due through the remainder of the lease. As of March 31, 2015, $0 is due under this lease. We lease 135 square meters of space in Jindi International Park B1-32B, Beijing, China for $2,470 per month which ended in May 2015. We lease 116 square meters of space in 129 Datian Street, Jiafa Building A33C, Jingan District, Shanghai, China for $1,068 per month expires in March 2016 and $12,816 is due through the remainder of the lease. We lease office space in Yong Fu West, Guangxi Province, Qinzhou, China for $266 per month which expires on December 31, 2015 and $2,394 is due through the remainder of the lease. We believe that our facilities are adequate to meet our current and near-term needs.

 

Litigation — The Company is currently not a party to any material legal proceedings.

 

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Employment Agreement Effective January 1, 2014, we entered into an employment agreement with Philip Liu, the Company’s CEO.  Under the Employment Agreement, Mr. Liu will receive a base salary of $240,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $40,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Liu shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Liu will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Liu will receive a car allowance of $500 per month and an office allowance of $500 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

Effective January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Eric Stoppenhagen, the Company’s CFO.  Under the employment agreement, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a base salary of $120,000 per year and a guaranteed bonus of $20,000 per year.  Each quarter Mr. Stoppenhagen shall receive 100,000 options to purchase the Company’s common at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. Mr. Stoppenhagen will be eligible for an incentive bonus based on his performance.  Additionally, Mr. Stoppenhagen will receive a car allowance of $250 per month and an office allowance of $250 per month.  The term of the contract is from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2019.

 

 

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PART II – INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

ITEM 13.    OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

 

Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee   $ 75.53  
Transfer Agent Fees     -  
Accounting fees     2,000  
Legal fees and expenses     5,000.00  
Blue Sky fees and expenses     -  
Total   $ 7,075.53  

 

All amounts are estimates other than the Commission’s registration fee. We are paying all expenses of the offering listed above. No portion of these expenses will be borne by the selling shareholders. The selling shareholder, however, will pay any other expenses incurred in selling their common stock, including any brokerage commissions or costs of sale.

 

ITEM 14.     INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

Nevada Statutes provides for the indemnification of officers, directors, employees, and agents. A corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party to any proceeding (other than an action by, or in the right of, the corporation), by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against liability incurred in connection with such proceeding, including any appeal thereof, if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The termination of any proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, or conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the corporation or, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful.

 

We have agreed to indemnify each of our directors and certain officers against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the provisions described above, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than our payment of expenses incurred or paid by our director, officer or controlling person in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

ITEM 15.     RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

 

The following unregistered securities were sold during the period from January 1, 2015 through October 7, 2015 and during each of the three years ended March 31, 2015, 2013 and 2012. All of the proceeds from the sales were used for general working capital purposes. All of the unregistered securities were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration contained in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

 

On April 12, 2013, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares as a settlement for an advance from a customer in the amount of $500,000.

 

On March 26, 2014, the Company issued 2,000,000 shares of common stock in exchange for the cancelation of a $500,000 note payable.

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During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 3,636,129 shares of common stock as finance charge for loans to related and unrelated parties.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 583,333 shares of common stock as share based compensation related to the issuance of patents.

 

During the year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 533,332 shares of common stock for compensation.

 

On June 4, 2014, we issued 20,000 shares of the Company common stock for $6,000 at a share price of $0.30.

 

On February 3, 2015, the Company issued 1,781,920 shares of its common stock at $0.20 per share for a total of $356,384.

 

ITEM 16.     EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

  

Exhibit Number   Description of Exhibit  
       
*3.1   Articles of Incorporation effective as of November 6, 1998  (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 10SB12G filed December 21, 1999)  
*3.2   Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation effective as of August 18, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Company's Form 10-Q dated September 30, 2008)  
*3.3   By-laws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Form 10SB12G filed December 21, 1999)  
**5.1   Opinion of Counsel    
*10.1   Compensation Plan for Members of the Board of Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Company's Form 8-K dated September 12, 2008)    
*10.2   Charter of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Company's Form 10-Q dated September 30, 2008)    
*10.3   Employment Agreement between AuraSource, Inc. and Philip Liu dated August 1, 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Company's Form 8-K dated September 1, 2009)    
*10.4   Mineral Reserve Agreement between Gulf Coast Holdings, LLC and AuraSource, Inc. dated February 15, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Company's Form 8-K dated February 15, 2012)    
*10.5   Agreement to Purchase Minerals between Gulf Coast Mining, LLC and AuraSource, Inc. dated February 15, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Company's Form 8-K dated February 15, 2012)    
*10.6   Exclusive License Agreement between Gulf Coast Holdings, LLC and AuraSource, Inc. dated February 15, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Company's Form 8-K dated February 15, 2012)    
*10.7   Employment Agreement between AuraSource, Inc. and Philip Liu dated January 1, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of Company's Form 8-K dated January 3, 2014)    
*10.7   Employment Agreement between AuraSource, Inc. and Eric Stoppenhagen dated January 1, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.2 of Company's Form 8-K dated January 3, 2014)    
**10.8   Equity Purchase Agreement between the Company and Southridge Partners II LP, dated September 15, 2015.    
         
**10.9   Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Southridge Partners II LP, dated September 15, 2015.    
**23.1   Consent of Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A.    
**23.2   Consent of Counsel [filed as Exhibit 5.1 hereto]    

 

* Previously filed.

** Filed herewith.

 

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ITEM 17.     UNDERTAKINGS

 

Undertaking Required by Item 512 of Regulation S-K.

 

(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

 

(1) to file, during any period in which it offers or sells securities are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement to:

 

(i) include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;

 

(ii) reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of this registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

 

(iii) include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement; provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) of this rule do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-8, and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement; and paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (a)(1)(ii) and (a)(1)(iii) of this section do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 or Form F-3 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is not part of the registration statement.

 

Provided further, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) do not apply if the registration statement is for an offering of asset-backed securities on Form S-1 or Form S-3, and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment is provided pursuant to item 1100(c) of Regulation AB.

 

(2) For determining liability under the Securities Act, treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering.

 

(3) File a post-effective amendment to remove from registration any of the securities that remain unsold at the end of the offering.

 

(b) For determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser: 

 

(1) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

 

(2) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the registrant or used or referred to by the registrant;

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(3) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about the registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the registrant; and

 

(4) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the registrant to the purchaser.

 

(c) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

(d) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

 

If the registrant is relying on Rule 430B:

 

(i) Each prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and

 

(ii) Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date; or

 

If the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness.  Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of a registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

 

If the registrant is relying on Rule 430A:

 

(i) For purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.

 

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(ii) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, AuraSource, Inc., the registrant, certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-1 and authorized this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Chandler, Arizona, on October 7, 2015.

 

  AURASOURCE, INC.
   
  By: /s/ Philip Liu
    Philip Liu
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement on Form S-1 has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/s/ Philip Liu   President and Chief Executive Officer   October 7, 2015
Philip Liu        
         
/s/ Eric Stoppenhagen   Principal Financial Officer and Principal   October 7, 2015
Eric Stoppenhagen   Accounting Officer    

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement on Form S-1 has been signed by a majority of the board of directors and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature   Date
     
/s/ Philip Liu   October 7, 2015
Philip Liu    
     
/s/ Eric Stoppenhagen   October 7, 2015
Eric Stoppenhagen    
     

 

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EX-5.1 2 exhibit5_1.htm EXHIBIT 5.1

EXHIBIT 5.1

 

October 7, 2015

 

AuraSource, Inc.

1490 South Price Road, Suite 219

Chandler, AZ 85286

 

Gentlemen: 

I have been engaged as special counsel for AuraSource, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), for the sole purpose of evaluating the issues described herein and expressing the following opinions in connection with the registration statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”), under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”), filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Registration Statement relates to an offering of up to 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, that will be issued to Southridge Partners II LP (the “Shareholder”) pursuant to that certain Equity Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2015 (the “Offering”) and resold pursuant to that Registration Statement when it becomes effective.  

In order to render my opinion, I have examined the following documents, including those attached to the Offering, including the Put Notice, the Closing Certificate, the Registration Rights Agreement and the Promissory Note (together the “Closing Documents”).which have been identified and authenticated to my satisfaction: 

  (a) the Registration Statement which includes the prospectus (the “Prospectus”);
  (b)

the certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company dated October 7, 2015 (the

“Officer’s Certificate”);

  (c)

a Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors and resolutions therein dated September

15, 2015, approving the filing of the S-1 Registration Statement to register the shares under the

Offering and authorizing the issuance of up to 5,000,000 common shares to Shareholder under

the terms of the Equity Purchase

Agreement and other closing documents;

  (d) the executed agreements by which the Shareholder acquired its interests under the Offering;
  (e)

the Articles of Incorporation of the Company dated November 6, 1998, and subsequent

amendments filed through August 18, 2008;

 

(f)

 

(g)

online confirmation that the Company is in good standing with the State of Nevada as of

October 5, 2015; and

the Bylaws of the Company as amended; and a Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of

Directors and resolutions therein dated September 15, 2015.

 

I have relied upon the content of each of the documents set forth above and exhibits thereto, and have relied upon the content of the Officer’s Certificate.  In reliance thereon, and based upon my review of the foregoing, it is my opinion that there are a sufficient number of authorized but unissued shares for the Company to be able to issue the shares that are the subject the Offering and the common stock to be issued to the Shareholder pursuant to the Closing Documents and resolutions of the Board of Directors and resold pursuant to this Registration Statement will be legally issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

I offer my opinion based upon the laws of the State of Nevada including statutory provisions, all applicable provisions of the Nevada General Corporate Law and reported judicial decisions interpreting those laws. I express no opinion with respect to the applicability thereto, or the effect thereon, of the laws of any other jurisdiction.

 

I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to my firm under the caption “Experts” in the Registration Statement. In so doing, I do not admit that I am in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder.

 

Very truly yours,

 

Logan Law Firm PLC

By: /s/ Ronald J. Logan  
  Ronald J. Logan  
  For the Firm  

 

EX-10.8 3 exhibit10_8.htm EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.8

EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

 

BY AND BETWEEN

 

 

AURASOURCE, INC.

 

 

AND

 

 

SOUTHRIDGE PARTNERS II LP

 

 

Dated

 

 

September __, 2015

 

 

 

 
 

THIS EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT entered into as of the 15th day of September, 2015 (this "AGREEMENT"), by and between SOUTHRIDGE PARTNERS II LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("INVESTOR"), and AURASOURCE, INC., a Nevada corporation (the "COMPANY").

 

WHEREAS, the parties desire that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions contained herein, the Company shall issue and sell to Investor, from time to time as provided herein, and Investor shall purchase up to Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) of the Company’s Common Stock (as defined below); and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.1 DEFINED TERMS as used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings specified or indicated (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined)

 

"AGREEMENT" shall have the meaning specified in the preamble hereof.

 

"BY-LAWS" shall have the meaning specified in Section 4.7.

 

"CLAIM NOTICE" shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3(a).

 

“CLEARING DATE” shall be the date in which the Estimated Put Shares (as defined in Section 2.2(a)) have been deposited into the Investor’s brokerage account..

 

"CLOSING" shall mean one of the closings of a purchase and sale of shares of Common Stock pursuant to Section 2.3.

 

"CLOSING CERTIFICATE" shall mean the closing certificate of the Company in the form of Exhibit B hereto.

 

"CLOSING PRICE" shall mean the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock on the Principal Market on a Trading Day as reported by Bloomberg Finance L.P.

 

"COMMITMENT PERIOD" shall mean the period commencing on the Effective Date, and ending on the earlier of (i) the date on which Investor shall have purchased Put Shares pursuant to this Agreement for an aggregate Purchase Price of the Maximum Commitment Amount, or (ii) the date occurring twenty four (24) months from the date of commencement of the Commitment Period.

 

"COMMON STOCK" shall mean the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share, and any shares of any other class of common stock whether now or hereafter authorized, having the right to participate in the distribution of dividends (as and when declared) and assets (upon liquidation of the Company).

 

"COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENTS" shall mean any securities that are convertible into or exchangeable for Common Stock or any options or other rights to subscribe for or purchase Common Stock or any such convertible or exchangeable securities.

 

"COMPANY" shall have the meaning specified in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

"DAMAGES" shall mean any loss, claim, damage, liability, cost and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and disbursements and costs and expenses of expert witnesses and investigation).

 

"DISPUTE PERIOD" shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3(a).

 

"DOLLAR VOLUME" shall mean the product of (a) the Closing Price multiplied by (b) the trading volume on the Principal Market on a Trading Day.

 

"DTC" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3.

 

"DWAC" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3.

 

"EFFECTIVE DATE" shall mean the date that the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC.

 

“ESTIMATED PUT SHARES” shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.2(a)

 

"EXCHANGE ACT" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

"FAST" shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.3.

 

"FINRA" shall mean the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.

 

“FLOOR PRICE” shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.2(c).

 

"INDEMNIFIED PARTY" shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3(a).

 

"INDEMNIFYING PARTY" shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3(a).

 

"INDEMNITY NOTICE" shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3(b).

 

"INVESTMENT AMOUNT" shall mean the dollar amount to be invested by Investor to purchase Put Shares with respect to any Put as notified by the Company to Investor in accordance with Section 2.2.

 

"INVESTOR" shall have the meaning specified in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

"LEGEND" shall have the meaning specified in Section 8.1.

 

"MARKET PRICE" shall mean the lowest Closing Price on the Principal Market for any Trading Day during the Valuation Period, as reported by Bloomberg Finance L.P.

 

"MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT" shall mean any effect on the business, operations, properties, or financial condition of the Company that is material and adverse to the Company and/or any condition, circumstance, or situation that would prohibit or otherwise materially interfere with the ability of the Company to enter into and perform its obligations under any of this Agreement.

 

"MAXIMUM COMMITMENT AMOUNT" shall mean Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000).

 

“PAR VALUE PAYMENT” shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.2(a).

 

"PERSON" shall mean an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a trust or other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

 

"PRINCIPAL MARKET" shall mean any of the national exchanges (i.e. NYSE, NYSE AMEX, Nasdaq), OTCQX, the OTC Bulletin Board, or other principal exchange which is at the time the principal trading exchange or market for the Common Stock.

 

"PURCHASE PRICE" shall mean 90% of the Market Price on such date on which the Purchase Price is calculated in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

"PUT" shall mean the right of the Company to require the Investor to purchase shares of Common Stock, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

"PUT DATE" shall mean any Trading Day during the Commitment Period that a Put Notice is deemed delivered pursuant to Section 2.2(b).

 

"PUT NOTICE" shall mean a written notice, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto, to Investor setting forth the Investment Amount with respect to which the Company intends to require Investor to purchase shares of Common Stock pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

"PUT SHARES" shall mean all shares of Common Stock issued or issuable pursuant to a Put that has been exercised or may be exercised in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

"REGISTERED SECURITIES" shall mean the (a) Put Shares, and (b) any securities issued or issuable with respect to any of the foregoing by way of exchange, stock dividend or stock split or in connection with a combination of shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or other reorganization or otherwise. As to any particular Registered Securities, once issued such securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities when (i) a Registration Statement has been declared effective by the SEC and such Registrable Securities have been disposed of pursuant to a Registration Statement, (ii) such Registrable Securities have been sold under circumstances under which all of the applicable conditions of Rule 144 are met, (iii) such time as such Registrable Securities have been otherwise transferred to holders who may trade such shares without restriction under the Securities Act or (iv) in the opinion of counsel to the Company, which counsel shall be reasonably acceptable to Investor, such Registrable Securities may be sold without registration under the Securities Act or the need for an exemption from any such registration requirements and without any time, volume or manner limitations pursuant to Rule 144(b)(i) (or any similar provision then in effect) under the Securities Act.

 

"REGISTRATION STATEMENT" shall mean the Company’s effective registration statement on file with the SEC, and any follow up registration statement or amendment thereto.

 

"REGULATION D" shall mean Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

 

"RULE 144" shall mean Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any similar provision then in force under the Securities Act.

 

"SEC" shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

"SECURITIES ACT" shall have the meaning specified in the recitals of this Agreement.

 

"SEC DOCUMENTS" shall mean, as of a particular date, all reports and other documents filed by the Company pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act since the end of the Company's then most recently completed and reported fiscal year as of the time in question (provided that if the date in question is within ninety days of the beginning of the Company's fiscal year, the term shall include all documents filed since the beginning of the preceding fiscal year).

 

“SHORT SALES” shall mean all “short sales” as defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO under the Exchange Act (but shall not be deemed to include the location and/or reservation of borrowable shares of Common Stock).

 

"SUBSCRIPTION DATE" shall mean the date on which this Agreement is executed and delivered by the Company and Investor.

 

"THIRD PARTY CLAIM" shall have the meaning specified in Section 9.3(a).

 

“TRADING DAY” shall mean a day on which the Principal Market shall be open for business.

 

“TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS” shall mean this Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

"TRANSFER AGENT" shall mean the transfer agent for the Common Stock (and to any substitute or replacement transfer agent for the Common Stock upon the Company's appointment of any such substitute or replacement transfer agent).

 

"UNDERWRITER" shall mean any underwriter participating in any disposition of the Registered Securities on behalf of Investor pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

"VALUATION EVENT" shall mean an event in which the Company at any time during a Valuation Period takes any of the following actions:

 

(a) subdivides or combines the Common Stock;

 

(b) pays a dividend in shares of Common Stock or makes any other distribution of shares of Common Stock, except for dividends paid with respect to any series of preferred stock authorized by the Company, whether existing now or in the future;

 

(c) issues any options or other rights to subscribe for or purchase shares of Common Stock other than pursuant to this Agreement, and other than options or stock grants issued or issuable to directors, officers and employees pursuant to a stock option program, whereby the price per share for which shares of Common Stock may at any time thereafter be issuable pursuant to such options or other rights shall be less than the Closing Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance;

 

(d) issues any securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of Common Stock and the consideration per share for which shares of Common Stock may at any time thereafter be issuable pursuant to the terms of such convertible or exchangeable securities shall be less than the Closing Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance;

 

(e) issues shares of Common Stock otherwise than as provided in the foregoing subsections (a) through (d), at a price per share less, or for other consideration lower, than the Closing Price in effect immediately prior to such issuance, or without consideration; or

 

(f) makes a distribution of its assets or evidences of indebtedness to the holders of Common Stock as a dividend in liquidation or by way of return of capital or other than as a dividend payable out of earnings or surplus legally available for dividends under applicable law or any distribution to such holders made in respect of the sale of all or substantially all of the Company's assets (other than under the circumstances provided for in the foregoing subsections (a) through (e).

"VALUATION PERIOD" shall mean the period of ten (10) Trading Days immediately following the Clearing Date associated with the applicable Put Notice during which the Purchase Price of the Common Stock is valued; provided, however, that if a Valuation Event occurs during any Valuation Period, a new Valuation Period shall begin on the Trading Day immediately after the occurrence of such Valuation Event and end on the tenth (10th) Trading Day thereafter. Investor shall notify the Company in writing of the occurrence of the Clearing Date associated with a Put Notice. The Valuation Period shall begin the first Trading Day following such written notice from Investor.

 

 

ARTICLE II

PURCHASE AND SALE OF COMMON STOCK

 

Section 2.1 INVESTMENTS.

 

(a) PUTS. Upon the terms and conditions set forth herein (including, without limitation, the provisions of Article VII), on any Put Date the Company may exercise a Put by the delivery of a Put Notice. The number of Put Shares that Investor shall purchase pursuant to such Put shall be determined by dividing the Investment Amount specified in the Put Notice by the Purchase Price with respect to such Put Notice.

 

(b) PROMISSORY NOTE. As a condition for the execution of this Agreement by the Investor, the Company shall issue to the Investor a 10% promissory note in the principal amount equal to $15,000.00 (the “Note”) on the Subscription Date. The Note shall have no registration rights.

 

 

 

Section 2.2 MECHANICS.

 

(a) PUT NOTICE. At any time and from time to time during the Commitment Period, the Company may deliver a Put Notice to Investor, subject to the conditions set forth in Section 7.2; provided, however, that the Investment Amount identified in the applicable Put Notice, when taken together with all prior Put Notices, shall not exceed the Maximum Commitment Amount. On the Put Date the Company shall deliver to Investor’s brokerage account estimated put shares equal to the Investment Amount indicated in the Put Notice divided by the Closing Price on the Trading Day immediately preceding the Put Date, multiplied by one hundred twenty five percent (125%) (the “Estimated Put Shares”). On the Trading Date immediately following delivery of the Estimated Put Shares, Investor shall deliver payment by check or wire transfer to the Company an amount equal to the par value of the Estimated Put Shares (“Par Value Payment”).

 

(b) DATE OF DELIVERY OF PUT NOTICE. A Put Notice shall be deemed delivered on (i) the Trading Day it is received by facsimile or otherwise by Investor if such notice is received on or prior to 12:00 noon New York time, or (ii) the immediately succeeding Trading Day if it is received by facsimile or otherwise after 12:00 noon New York time on a Trading Day or at any time on a day which is not a Trading Day.

 

(c) FLOOR PRICE. In the event that, during a Valuation Period, the Closing Price on any Trading Day falls to a price equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the average of the closing bid prices for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the date of the Company’s Put Notice (a “Low Bid Price”), then for each such Trading Day, the parties shall have no right to sell and shall be under no obligation to purchase one tenth (1/10th) of the Investment Amount specified in the Put Notice, and the Investment Amount shall accordingly be deemed reduced by such amount. In the event that during a Valuation Period there exists a Low Bid Price for any three (3) Trading Days—not necessarily consecutive—then the balance of each party’s right and obligation to sell and purchase the Investment Amount under such Put Notice shall terminate on such second Trading Day (“Termination Day”), and the Investment Amount shall be adjusted to include only one-tenth (1/10th) of the initial Investment Amount for each Trading Day during the Valuation Period prior to the Termination Day that the Bid Price equals or exceeds the Low Bid Price.

 

Section 2.3 CLOSINGS. At the end of the Valuation Period the Purchase Price shall be established and the number of Put Shares shall be determined for a particular Put. If the number of Estimated Put Shares initially delivered to Investor is greater than the Put Shares purchased by Investor pursuant to such Put, then immediately after the Valuation Period the Investor shall deliver to Company any excess Estimated Put Shares associated with such Put. If the number of Estimated Put Shares delivered to Investor is less than the Put Shares purchased by Investor pursuant to a Put, then immediately after the Valuation Period the Company shall deliver to Investor the difference between the Estimated Put Shares and the Put Shares issuable pursuant to such Put. The Closing of a Put shall occur upon the first Trading Day following the completion of the Valuation Period, whereby Investor shall deliver the Investment Amount specified in the Put Notice, less the Par Value Payment, by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by the Company. In lieu of delivering physical certificates representing the Common Stock issuable in accordance with clause (a) of this Section 2.3, and provided that the Transfer Agent then is participating in the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") Fast Automated Securities Transfer ("FAST") program, upon request of Investor, but subject to the applicable provisions of Article VIII hereof, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Transfer Agent to electronically transmit, prior to the applicable Closing Date, the applicable Put Shares by crediting the account of the Investor's prime broker with DTC through its Deposit Withdrawal Agent Commission ("DWAC") system, and provide proof satisfactory to the Investor of such delivery. In addition, on or prior to such Closing Date, each of the Company and Investor shall deliver to each other all documents, instruments and writings required to be delivered or reasonably requested by either of them pursuant to this Agreement in order to implement and effect the transactions contemplated herein.

 

 

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF INVESTOR

 

Investor represents and warrants to the Company that:

 

Section 3.1 INTENT. Investor is entering into this Agreement for its own account and Investor has no present arrangement (whether or not legally binding) at any time to sell the Registered Securities to or through any person or entity; provided, however, that Investor reserves the right to dispose of the Registered Securities at any time in accordance with federal and state securities laws applicable to such disposition.

 

Section 3.2 NO LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE COMPANY. The Investor acknowledges that it has had the opportunity to review this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement with its own legal counsel and investment and tax advisors. The Investor is relying solely on such counsel and advisors and not on any statements or representations of the Company or any of its representatives or agents for legal, tax or investment advice with respect to this investment, the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the securities laws of any jurisdiction.

 

Section 3.3 SOPHISTICATED INVESTOR. Investor is a sophisticated investor (as described in Rule 506(b)(2)(ii) of Regulation D) and an accredited investor (as defined in Rule 501 of Regulation D), and Investor has such experience in business and financial matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of an investment in the Registered Securities. Investor acknowledges that an investment in the Registered Securities is speculative and involves a high degree of risk.

 

Section 3.4 AUTHORITY. (a) Investor has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby in accordance with its terms; (b) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary action and no further consent or authorization of Investor or its partners is required; and (c) this Agreement has been duly authorized and validly executed and delivered by Investor and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of Investor enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally the enforcement of, creditors' rights and remedies or by other equitable principles of general application.

 

Section 3.5 NOT AN AFFILIATE. Investor is not an officer, director or "affiliate" (as that term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act) of the Company.

 

Section 3.6 ORGANIZATION AND STANDING. Investor is a limited partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. Investor is duly qualified and in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, other than those in which the failure so to qualify would not have a material adverse effect on Investor.

 

Section 3.7 ABSENCE OF CONFLICTS. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and any other document or instrument contemplated hereby, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and compliance with the requirements hereof and thereof, will not (a) violate any law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or award binding on Investor, (b) violate any provision of any indenture, instrument or agreement to which Investor is a party or is subject, or by which Investor or any of its assets is bound, or conflict with or constitute a material default thereunder, (c) result in the creation or imposition of any lien pursuant to the terms of any such indenture, instrument or agreement, or constitute a breach of any fiduciary duty owed by Investor to any third party, or (d) require the approval of any third-party (that has not been obtained) pursuant to any material contract, instrument, agreement, relationship or legal obligation to which Investor is subject or to which any of its assets, operations or management may be subject.

 

Section 3.8 DISCLOSURE; ACCESS TO INFORMATION. Investor had an opportunity to review copies of the SEC Documents filed on behalf of the Company and has had access to all publicly available information with respect to the Company.

 

Section 3.9 MANNER OF SALE. At no time was Investor presented with or solicited by or through any leaflet, public promotional meeting, television advertisement or any other form of general solicitation or advertising.

 

 

 

ARTICLE IV

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY

 

The Company represents and warrants to Investor that, except as disclosed in the SEC Documents:

 

Section 4.1 ORGANIZATION OF THE COMPANY. The Company is a corporation duly organized and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and has all requisite power and authority to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted. The Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of the business conducted or property owned by it makes such qualification necessary, other than those in which the failure so to qualify would not have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 4.2 AUTHORITY. (a) The Company has the requisite corporate power and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to issue the Put Shares; (b) the execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and no further consent or authorization of the Company or its Board of Directors or stockholders is required; and (c) each of this Agreement and has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws relating to, or affecting generally the enforcement of, creditors' rights and remedies or by other equitable principles of general application.

 

Section 4.3 CAPITALIZATION. As of the date hereof, the authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 150,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, of which 60,206,655 shares were issued and outstanding as of September 15, 2015, and preferred stock, 10,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding; at September 15, 2015.

 

Except as otherwise disclosed in the SEC Documents or on Schedule 4.3, there are no outstanding securities which are convertible into shares of Common Stock, whether such conversion is currently exercisable or exercisable only upon some future date or the occurrence of some event in the future.

 

All of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company have been duly and validly authorized and issued and are fully paid and non-assessable.

 

Section 4.4 COMMON STOCK. The Company is in full compliance with all reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, and the Company has maintained all requirements for the continued listing or quotation of the Common Stock, and such Common Stock is currently listed or quoted on the Principal Market which is presently the OTCQX.

 

Section 4.5 SEC DOCUMENTS. The Company may make available to Investor true and complete copies of the SEC Documents (including, without limitation, proxy information and solicitation materials). To the Company’s knowledge, the Company has not provided to Investor any information that, according to applicable law, rule or regulation, should have been disclosed publicly prior to the date hereof by the Company, but which has not been so disclosed. As of their respective dates, the SEC Documents complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Exchange Act, and other federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to such SEC Documents, and none of the SEC Documents contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. The financial statements of the Company included in the SEC Documents comply as to form and substance in all material respects with applicable accounting requirements and the published rules and regulations of the SEC or other applicable rules and regulations with respect thereto. Such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent basis during the periods involved (except (a) as may be otherwise indicated in such financial statements or the notes thereto or (b) in the case of unaudited interim statements, to the extent they may not include footnotes or may be condensed or summary statements) and fairly present in all material respects the financial position of the Company as of the dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods then ended (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal year-end audit adjustments).

 

Section 4.6 VALID ISSUANCES. When issued and paid for as herein provided, the Put Shares shall be duly and validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable. The sales of the Put Shares pursuant to this Agreement, and the Company's performance of its obligations hereunder, shall not (a) result in the creation or imposition of any liens, charges, claims or other encumbrances upon the Put Shares, or any of the assets of the Company, or (b) entitle the holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock to preemptive or other rights to subscribe to or acquire the Common Stock or other securities of the Company. The Put Shares shall not subject Investor to personal liability, in excess of the subscription price by reason of the ownership thereof.

 

Section 4.7 NO CONFLICTS. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company and the consummation by the Company of the transactions contemplated hereby, including without limitation the issuance of the Put Shares, do not and will not (a) result in a violation of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws or (b) conflict with, or constitute a material default (or an event that with notice or lapse of time or both would become a material default) under, or give to others any rights of termination, amendment, acceleration or cancellation of, any material agreement, indenture, instrument or any "lock-up" or similar provision of any underwriting or similar agreement to which the Company is a party, or (c) result in a violation of any federal, state or local law, rule, regulation, order, judgment or decree (including federal and state securities laws and regulations) applicable to the Company or by which any property or asset of the Company is bound or affected (except for such conflicts, defaults, terminations, amendments, accelerations, cancellations and violations as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect) nor is the Company otherwise in violation of, conflict with or in default under any of the foregoing. The business of the Company is not being conducted in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation of any governmental entity, except for possible violations that either singly or in the aggregate do not and will not have a Material Adverse Effect. The Company is not required under federal, state or local law, rule or regulation to obtain any consent, authorization or order of, or make any filing or registration with, any court or governmental agency in order for it to execute, deliver or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or issue and sell the Common Stock in accordance with the terms hereof (other than any SEC, FINRA or state securities filings that may be required to be made by the Company subsequent to any Closing, any registration statement that may be filed pursuant hereto); provided that, for purposes of the representation made in this sentence, the Company is assuming and relying upon the accuracy of the relevant representations and agreements of Investor herein.

 

Section 4.8 NO MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE. Since June 30, 2015 no event has occurred that would have a Material Adverse Effect on the Company.

 

Section 4.9 LITIGATION AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS. Except as disclosed in the Company’s SEC filings, there are no lawsuits or proceedings pending or to the knowledge of the Company threatened, against the Company, nor has the Company received any written or oral notice of any such action, suit, proceeding or investigation, which would have a Material Adverse Effect. No judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree or award has been issued by or, so far as is known by the Company, requested of any court, arbitrator or governmental agency which would have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 4.10 DILUTION. The number of shares of Common Stock issuable as Put Shares may increase substantially in certain circumstances, including, but not necessarily limited to, the circumstance wherein the trading price of the Common Stock declines during the period between the Effective Date and the end of the Commitment Period. The Company’s executive officers and directors have studied and fully understand the nature of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and recognize that they have a potential dilutive effect. The board of directors of the Company has concluded in its good faith business judgment that such issuance is in the best interests of the Company. The Company specifically acknowledges that, subject to Section 2.2(c), its obligation to issue the Put Shares is binding upon the Company and enforceable regardless of the dilution such issuance may have on the ownership interests of other shareholders of the Company.

 

ARTICLE V

COVENANTS OF INVESTOR

 

Section 5.1 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW; TRADING IN SECURITIES. Investor's trading activities with respect to shares of the Common Stock will be in compliance with all applicable state and federal securities laws, rules and regulations and the rules and regulations of FINRA and the Principal Market on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted.

 

Section 5.2 SHORT SALES AND CONFIDENTIALITY. Neither Investor nor any affiliate of the Investor acting on its behalf or pursuant to any understanding with it will execute any Short Sales during the period from the date hereof to the end of the Commitment Period. For the purposes hereof, and in accordance with Regulation SHO, the sale after delivery of a Put Notice of such number of shares of Common Stock reasonably expected to be purchased under a Put Notice shall not be deemed a Short Sale.

 

Other than to other Persons party to this Agreement, Investor has maintained the confidentiality of all disclosures made to it in connection with this transaction (including the existence and terms of this transaction).

 

ARTICLE VI

COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY

 

Section 6.1 RESERVATION OF COMMON STOCK. The Company will, from time to time as needed in advance of a Closing Date, reserve and keep available until the consummation of such Closing, free of preemptive rights sufficient shares of Common Stock for the purpose of enabling the Company to satisfy its obligation to issue the Put Shares to be issued in connection therewith. The number of shares so reserved from time to time, as theretofore increased or reduced as hereinafter provided, may be reduced by the number of shares actually delivered hereunder.

 

Section 6.2 LISTING OF COMMON STOCK. If the Company applies to have the Common Stock traded on any other Principal Market, it shall include in such application the Put Shares, and shall take such other action as is necessary or desirable in the reasonable opinion of Investor to cause the Common Stock to be listed on such other Principal Market as promptly as possible. The Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to continue the listing and trading of the Common Stock on the Principal Market (including, without limitation, maintaining sufficient net tangible assets) and will comply in all respects with the Company's reporting, filing and other obligations under the bylaws or rules of the FINRA and the Principal Market.

 

Section 6.3 CERTAIN AGREEMENTS. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, the Company covenants and agrees that it will not, without the prior written consent of the Investor, enter into any other equity line of credit agreement with a third party during the Commitment Period having terms and conditions substantially comparable to this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing contained in the Transaction Documents shall restrict, or require the Investor's consent for, any agreement providing for the issuance or distribution of (or the issuance or distribution of) any equity securities pursuant to any agreement or arrangement that is not commonly understood to be an "equity line of credit."

 

ARTICLE VII

CONDITIONS TO DELIVERY OF

PUT NOTICES AND CONDITIONS TO CLOSING

 

Section 7.1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE OBLIGATION OF THE COMPANY TO ISSUE AND SELL COMMON STOCK. The obligation hereunder of the Company to issue and sell the Put Shares to Investor is subject to the satisfaction of each of the conditions set forth below.

 

(a) ACCURACY OF INVESTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and warranties of Investor shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and as of the date of each such Closing as though made at each such time.

 

(b) PERFORMANCE BY INVESTOR. Investor shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by Investor at or prior to such Closing.

 

(c) Principal Market Regulation. The Company shall not issue any Put Shares, and the Investor shall not have the right to receive any Put Shares, if the issuance of such shares would exceed the aggregate number of shares of Common Stock which the Company may issue without breaching the Company’s obligations under the rules or regulations of the Principal Market (the “Exchange Cap”).

 

Section 7.2 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE COMPANY TO DELIVER A PUT NOTICE AND THE OBLIGATION OF INVESTOR TO PURCHASE PUT SHARES. The right of the Company to deliver a Put Notice and the obligation of Investor hereunder to acquire and pay for the Put Shares is subject to the satisfaction of each of the following conditions:

 

(a) EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT. The Registration Statement, and any amendment or supplement thereto, shall remain effective for the sale by Investor of the Registered Securities subject to such Put Notice, and (i) neither the Company nor Investor shall have received notice that the SEC has issued or intends to issue a stop order with respect to such Registration Statement or that the SEC otherwise has suspended or withdrawn the effectiveness of such Registration Statement, either temporarily or permanently, or intends or has threatened to do so and (ii) no other suspension of the use or withdrawal of the effectiveness of such Registration Statement or related prospectus shall exist.

 

(b) ACCURACY OF THE COMPANY'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. The representations and warranties of the Company shall be true and correct in all material respects (except for representations and warranties specifically made as of a particular date), except for any conditions which have temporarily caused any representations or warranties herein to be incorrect and which have been corrected with no continuing impairment to the Company or Investor.

 

(c) PERFORMANCE BY THE COMPANY. The Company shall have performed, satisfied and complied in all material respects with all covenants, agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed, satisfied or complied with by the Company.

 

(d) NO INJUNCTION. No statute, rule, regulation, executive order, decree, ruling or injunction shall have been enacted, entered, promulgated or adopted by any court or governmental authority of competent jurisdiction that prohibits or directly and materially adversely affects any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and no proceeding shall have been commenced that may have the effect of prohibiting or materially adversely affecting any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

(e) ADVERSE CHANGES. Since the date of filing of the Company's most recent SEC Document, no event that had or is reasonably likely to have a Material Adverse Effect has occurred.

 

(f) NO SUSPENSION OF TRADING IN OR DELISTING OF COMMON STOCK. The trading of the Common Stock shall not have been suspended by the SEC, the Principal Market or the FINRA and the Common Stock shall have been approved for listing or quotation on and shall not have been delisted from the Principal Market.

 

(g) [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED]

 

(h) FIVE PERCENT LIMITATION. On each Closing Date, the number of Put Shares then to be purchased by Investor shall not exceed the number of such shares that, when aggregated with all other shares of Common Stock then owned by Investor beneficially or deemed beneficially owned by Investor, would result in Investor owning more than 4.99% of all of such Common Stock as would be outstanding on such Closing Date, as determined in accordance with Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section, in the event that the amount of Common Stock outstanding as determined in accordance with Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder is greater on a Closing Date than on the date upon which the Put Notice associated with such Closing Date is given, the amount of Common Stock outstanding on such Closing Date shall govern for purposes of determining whether Investor, when aggregating all purchases of Common Stock made pursuant to this Agreement, would own more than 4.99% of the Common Stock following such Closing Date.

 

(i) Principal Market Regulation. The Company shall not issue any Put Shares, and the Investor shall not have the right to receive any Put Shares, if the issuance of such shares would exceed the Exchange Cap.

 

(j) NO KNOWLEDGE. The Company shall have no knowledge of any event more likely than not to have the effect of causing such Registration Statement to be suspended or otherwise ineffective (which event is more likely than not to occur within the fifteen (15) Trading Days following the Trading Day on which such Put Notice is deemed delivered).

 

(k) NO VIOLATION OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL REQUIREMENT. The issuance of shares of Common Stock with respect to the applicable Closing, if any, shall not violate the shareholder approval requirements of the Principal Market.

 

(l) NO VALUATION EVENT. No Valuation Event shall have occurred since the Put Date.

(m) OTHER. On the date of delivery of each Put Notice, Investor shall have received a certificate in substantially the form and substance of Exhibit B hereto, executed by an executive officer of the Company and to the effect that all the conditions to such Closing shall have been satisfied as at the date of each such certificate.

 

ARTICLE VIII

LEGENDS

 

Section 8.1 NO STOCK LEGEND OR STOCK TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS. No legend shall be placed on the share certificates representing the Put Shares.

 

Section 8.2 INVESTOR'S COMPLIANCE. Nothing in this Article VIII shall affect in any way Investor's obligations under any agreement to comply with all applicable securities laws upon the sale of the Common Stock.

 

ARTICLE IX

NOTICES; INDEMNIFICATION

 

Section 9.1 NOTICES. All notices, demands, requests, consents, approvals, and other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and, unless otherwise specified herein, shall be (a) personally served, (b) deposited in the mail, registered or certified, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, (c) delivered by reputable air courier service with charges prepaid, or (d) transmitted by hand delivery, telegram, facsimile, or email as a PDF, addressed as set forth below or to such other address as such party shall have specified most recently by written notice given in accordance herewith. Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be deemed effective (i) upon hand delivery or delivery by facsimile, with accurate confirmation generated by the transmitting facsimile machine, or email as a PDF, at the address or number designated below (if delivered on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received), or the first business day following such delivery (if delivered other than on a business day during normal business hours where such notice is to be received) or (ii) on the second business day following the date of mailing by express courier service or on the fifth business day after deposited in the mail, in each case, fully prepaid, addressed to such address, or upon actual receipt of such mailing, whichever shall first occur.

 

The addresses for such communications shall be:

 

If to the Company:

 

AuraSource, Inc.

1490 South Price Road, Ste. 219

Chandler, AZ 85286

Attn: Philip Liu

Chief Executive Officer

philip@aurasourceinc.com

Eric Stoppenhagen

Chief Financial Officer

Eric@aurasourceinc.com

949-903-0468

 

If to Investor:

 

Southridge Partners II LP

90 Grove Street

Ridgefield CT 06877

Tel:

Fax:

 

 

Either party hereto may from time to time change its address or facsimile number for notices under this Section 9.1 by giving at least ten (10) days' prior written notice of such changed address or facsimile number to the other party hereto.

 

Section 9.2 INDEMNIFICATION. Each party (an “Indemnifying Party”) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party along with its officers, directors, employees, and authorized agents, and each Person or entity, if any, who controls such party within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any Damages, joint or several, and any action in respect thereof to which the Indemnified Party becomes subject to, resulting from, arising out of or relating to (i) any misrepresentation, breach of warranty or nonfulfillment of or failure to perform any covenant or agreement on the part of Indemnifying Party contained in this Agreement, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (iii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any preliminary prospectus or contained in the final prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if the Company files any amendment thereof or supplement thereto with the SEC) or the omission or alleged omission to state therein any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading, or (iv) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any state securities law or any rule or regulation under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law, as such Damages are incurred, except to the extent such Damages result primarily from Indemnified Party's failure to perform any covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement or Indemnified Party's negligence, recklessness or bad faith in performing its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity agreement shall not apply to any Damages of an Indemnified Party to the extent, but only to the extent, arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission made by an Indemnifying Party in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Indemnifying Party by the Indemnified Party expressly for use in the Registration Statement, any post-effective amendment thereof or supplement thereto, or any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus (as amended or supplemented).

 

Section 9.3 METHOD OF ASSERTING INDEMNIFICATION CLAIMS. All claims for indemnification by any Indemnified Party (as defined below) under Section 9.2 shall be asserted and resolved as follows:

 

(a) In the event any claim or demand in respect of which an Indemnified Party might seek indemnity under Section 9.2 is asserted against or sought to be collected from such Indemnified Party by a person other than a party hereto or an affiliate thereof (a "THIRD PARTY CLAIM"), the Indemnified Party shall deliver a written notification, enclosing a copy of all papers served, if any, and specifying the nature of and basis for such Third Party Claim and for the Indemnified Party's claim for indemnification that is being asserted under any provision of Section 9.2 against an Indemnifying Party, together with the amount or, if not then reasonably ascertainable, the estimated amount, determined in good faith, of such Third Party Claim (a "CLAIM NOTICE") with reasonable promptness to the Indemnifying Party. If the Indemnified Party fails to provide the Claim Notice with reasonable promptness after the Indemnified Party receives notice of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall not be obligated to indemnify the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim to the extent that the Indemnifying Party's ability to defend has been prejudiced by such failure of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall notify the Indemnified Party as soon as practicable within the period ending thirty (30) calendar days following receipt by the Indemnifying Party of either a Claim Notice or an Indemnity Notice (as defined below) (the "DISPUTE PERIOD") whether the Indemnifying Party disputes its liability or the amount of its liability to the Indemnified Party under Section 9.2 and whether the Indemnifying Party desires, at its sole cost and expense, to defend the Indemnified Party against such Third Party Claim.

 

(i) If the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party within the Dispute Period that the Indemnifying Party desires to defend the Indemnified Party with respect to the Third Party Claim pursuant to this Section 9.3(a), then the Indemnifying Party shall have the right to defend, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, such Third Party Claim by all appropriate proceedings, which proceedings shall be vigorously and diligently prosecuted by the Indemnifying Party to a final conclusion or will be settled at the discretion of the Indemnifying Party (but only with the consent of the Indemnified Party in the case of any settlement that provides for any relief other than the payment of monetary damages or that provides for the payment of monetary damages as to which the Indemnified Party shall not be indemnified in full pursuant to Section 9.2). The Indemnifying Party shall have full control of such defense and proceedings, including any compromise or settlement thereof; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party may, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnified Party, at any time prior to the Indemnifying Party's delivery of the notice referred to in the first sentence of this clause (i), file any motion, answer or other pleadings or take any other action that the Indemnified Party reasonably believes to be necessary or appropriate to protect its interests; and provided further, that if requested by the Indemnifying Party, the Indemnified Party will, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, provide reasonable cooperation to the Indemnifying Party in contesting any Third Party Claim that the Indemnifying Party elects to contest. The Indemnified Party may participate in, but not control, any defense or settlement of any Third Party Claim controlled by the Indemnifying Party pursuant to this clause (i), and except as provided in the preceding sentence, the Indemnified Party shall bear its own costs and expenses with respect to such participation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indemnified Party may takeover the control of the defense or settlement of a Third Party Claim at any time if it irrevocably waives its right to indemnity under Section 9.2 with respect to such Third Party Claim.

 

(ii) If the Indemnifying Party fails to notify the Indemnified Party within the Dispute Period that the Indemnifying Party desires to defend the Third Party Claim pursuant to Section 9.3(a), or if the Indemnifying Party gives such notice but fails to prosecute vigorously and diligently or settle the Third Party Claim, or if the Indemnifying Party fails to give any notice whatsoever within the Dispute Period, then the Indemnified Party shall have the right to defend, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, the Third Party Claim by all appropriate proceedings, which proceedings shall be prosecuted by the Indemnified Party in a reasonable manner and in good faith or will be settled at the discretion of the Indemnified Party(with the consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld). The Indemnified Party will have full control of such defense and proceedings, including any compromise or settlement thereof; provided, however, that if requested by the Indemnified Party, the Indemnifying Party will, at the sole cost and expense of the Indemnifying Party, provide reasonable cooperation to the Indemnified Party and its counsel in contesting any Third Party Claim which the Indemnified Party is contesting. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this clause (ii), if the Indemnifying Party has notified the Indemnified Party within the Dispute Period that the Indemnifying Party disputes its liability or the amount of its liability hereunder to the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim and if such dispute is resolved in favor of the Indemnifying Party in the manner provided in clause (iii) below, the Indemnifying Party will not be required to bear the costs and expenses of the Indemnified Party's defense pursuant to this clause (ii) or of the Indemnifying Party's participation therein at the Indemnified Party's request, and the Indemnified Party shall reimburse the Indemnifying Party in full for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Indemnifying Party in connection with such litigation. The Indemnifying Party may participate in, but not control, any defense or settlement controlled by the Indemnified Party pursuant to this clause (ii), and the Indemnifying Party shall bear its own costs and expenses with respect to such participation.

 

(iii) If the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party that it does not dispute its liability or the amount of its liability to the Indemnified Party with respect to the Third Party Claim under Section 9.2 or fails to notify the Indemnified Party within the Dispute Period whether the Indemnifying Party disputes its liability or the amount of its liability to the Indemnified Party with respect to such Third Party Claim, the amount of Damages specified in the Claim Notice shall be conclusively deemed a liability of the Indemnifying Party under Section 9.2 and the Indemnifying Party shall pay the amount of such Damages to the Indemnified Party on demand. If the Indemnifying Party has timely disputed its liability or the amount of its liability with respect to such claim, the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall proceed in good faith to negotiate a resolution of such dispute; provided, however, that if the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after the Claim Notice, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to institute such legal action as it deems appropriate.

 

(b) In the event any Indemnified Party should have a claim under Section 9.2 against the Indemnifying Party that does not involve a Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall deliver a written notification of a claim for indemnity under Section 9.2 specifying the nature of and basis for such claim, together with the amount or, if not then reasonably ascertainable, the estimated amount, determined in good faith, of such claim (an "INDEMNITY NOTICE") with reasonable promptness to the Indemnifying Party. The failure by any Indemnified Party to give the Indemnity Notice shall not impair such party's rights hereunder except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party demonstrates that it has been irreparably prejudiced thereby. If the Indemnifying Party notifies the Indemnified Party that it does not dispute the claim or the amount of the claim described in such Indemnity Notice or fails to notify the Indemnified Party within the Dispute Period whether the Indemnifying Party disputes the claim or the amount of the claim described in such Indemnity Notice, the amount of Damages specified in the Indemnity Notice will be conclusively deemed a liability of the Indemnifying Party under Section 9.2 and the Indemnifying Party shall pay the amount of such Damages to the Indemnified Party on demand. If the Indemnifying Party has timely disputed its liability or the amount of its liability with respect to such claim, the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall proceed in good faith to negotiate a resolution of such dispute; provided, however, that if the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days after the Claim Notice, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to institute such legal action as it deems appropriate.

 

(c) The Indemnifying Party agrees to pay the Indemnified Party, promptly as such expenses are incurred and are due and payable, for any reasonable legal fees or other reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim.

 

(d) The indemnity provisions contained herein shall be in addition to (i) any cause of action or similar rights of the Indemnified Party against the Indemnifying Party or others, and (ii) any liabilities the Indemnifying Party may be subject to.

 

ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 10.1 GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to the principles of conflicts of law. Each of the Company and Investor hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Federal and state courts located in New York County, State of New York with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement, the agreements entered into in connection herewith or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

Section 10.2 JURY TRIAL WAIVER. The Company and the Investor hereby waive a trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other in respect of any matter arising out of or in connection with the Transaction Documents.

 

Section 10.3 ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and Investor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any rights of Investor or the Company hereunder may be assigned by either party to any other person.

 

Section 10.4 THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is intended for the benefit of the Company and Investor and their respective successors, and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other person.

 

Section 10.5 TERMINATION. The Company may terminate this Agreement at any time by written notice to the Investor. Additionally, this Agreement shall terminate at the end of Commitment Period or as otherwise provided herein; provided, however, that the provisions of Articles IX, and Sections 10.1 and 10.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of twenty four (24) months.

 

Section 10.6 ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT; NO WAIVER. This Agreement and the instruments referenced herein contain the entire understanding of the Company and Investor with respect to the matters covered herein and therein and, except as specifically set forth herein or therein, neither the Company nor Investor makes any representation, warranty, covenant or undertaking with respect to such matters. This Agreement may not be amended.

 

Section 10.7 FEES AND EXPENSES. The Company agrees to pay its own expenses in connection with the preparation of this Agreement and performance of its obligations hereunder. The Company shall pay all stamp or other similar taxes and duties levied in connection with issuance of the Put Shares pursuant hereto.

 

Section 10.8 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which may be executed by less than all of the parties and shall be deemed to be an original instrument which shall be enforceable against the parties actually executing such counterparts and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be delivered to the other parties hereto by facsimile transmission or email of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the parties so delivering this Agreement.

 

Section 10.9 SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said provision; provided that such severability shall be ineffective if it materially changes the economic benefit of this Agreement to any party.

 

Section 10.10 FURTHER ASSURANCES. Each party shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, all such further acts and things, and shall execute and deliver all such other agreements, certificates, instruments and documents, as the other party may reasonably request in order to carry out the intent and accomplish the purposes of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

Section 10.11 NO STRICT CONSTRUCTION. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no rules of strict construction will be applied against any party.

 

Section 10.12 EQUITABLE RELIEF. The Company recognizes that in the event that it fails to perform, observe, or discharge any or all of its obligations under this Agreement, any remedy at law may prove to be inadequate relief to Investor. The Company therefore agrees that Investor shall be entitled to temporary and permanent injunctive relief in any such case without the necessity of proving actual damages.

 

Section 10.13 TITLE AND SUBTITLES. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for the convenience of reference and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

 

Section 10.14 REPORTING ENTITY FOR THE COMMON STOCK. The reporting entity relied upon for the determination of the Closing Price for the Common Stock on any given Trading Day for the purposes of this Agreement shall be Bloomberg Finance L.P. or any successor thereto. The written mutual consent of Investor and the Company shall be required to employ any other reporting entity.

 

Section 10.15 PUBLICITY. The Company and Investor shall consult with each other in issuing any press releases or otherwise making public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and no party shall issue any such press release or otherwise make any such public statement without the prior written consent of the other parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, except that no prior consent shall be required if such disclosure is required by law, in which such case the disclosing party shall provide the other parties with prior notice of such public statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not publicly disclose the name of Investor without the prior written consent of such Investor, except to the extent required by law. Investor acknowledges that this Agreement and all or part of the Transaction Documents may be deemed to be "material contracts" as that term is defined by Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K, and that the Company may therefore be required to file such documents as exhibits to reports or registration statements filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. Investor further agrees that the status of such documents and materials as material contracts shall be determined solely by the Company, in consultation with its counsel.

 
 

[SIGNATURE PAGE]

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Equity Purchase Agreement to be executed by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first set forth above.

 

 

 

SOUTHRIDGE PARTNERS II LP

 

 

 

 

By: ____/s/ Steve Hicks__________________

Name: Stephen Hicks

Title: Manager

 

 

 

AURASOURCE, INC.

 

 

 

By: ___/s/ Eric Stoppenhagen___________________

Name: __Eric Stoppenhagen___________

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 
 

Schedule 4.3 – Outstanding Securities

60,206,655 Common Stock Shares Issued and Outstanding

4,650,000 Options with average weighted exercise price of $0.35 per share

 
 

 

 

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A Put Notice

 

EXHIBIT B Closing Certificate

 
 

EXHIBIT A

 

 

 

FORM OF PUT NOTICE

 

 

TO: SOUTHRIDGE PARTNERS II LP

 

 

We refer to the Equity Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2015 (the “Agreement”) entered into by AURASOURCE, INC. (the “Company”) and you. Capitalized terms defined in the Agreement shall, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning when used herein.

 

We hereby:

 

1.Give you notice that we require you to purchase $_________ (the “Investment Amount”) in Put Shares;

 

2.Determine the Floor Price for this Put, as defined in Section 2.2(c) of the Agreement, to be $___________; and

 

3.Certify that, as of the date hereof, to the best of our knowledge, the conditions set forth in Section 7.2 of the Agreement are satisfied.

 

 

Date: _____________, 20__

 

 

AURASOURCE, INC.

 

 

 

 

By: ______________________

Name: Eric Stoppenhagen

Title: Chief Financial Officer

 
 

EXHIBIT B

 

 

FORM OF

 

CERTIFICATE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 

OF

 

AURASOURCE, INC.

 

Pursuant to Section 7.2(m) of that certain Equity Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2015 (the “Agreement”) by and between the Company and Southridge Partners II LP (the “Investor”), the undersigned, in his capacity as the Chief Executive Officer of AURASOURCE, INC. (the “Company”), and not in his individual capacity, hereby certifies, as of the date hereof (such date, the “Condition Satisfaction Date”), the

following:

 

1. The representations and warranties of the Company are true and correct in all material respects as of the Condition Satisfaction Date as though made on the Condition Satisfaction Date (except for representations and warranties specifically made as of a particular date) with respect to all periods, and as to all events and circumstances occurring or existing to and including the Condition Satisfaction Date, except for any conditions which have temporarily caused any representations or warranties of the Company set forth in the Agreement to be incorrect and which have been corrected with no continuing impairment to the Company or Investor; and

 

2. All of the Company’s conditions to Closing set forth in Section 7.2 of the Agreement have been satisfied as of the Condition Satisfaction Date.

 

Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Agreement unless otherwise defined herein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto affixed his hand as of the ___ day of ____________, 20__.

 

 

By:

_______________Chief Executive Officer

 

EX-10.9 4 exhibit10_9.htm REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.9

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

 

This Registration Rights Agreement ("Agreement"), dated September __, 2015, is made by and between AURASOURCE, INC., a Nevada corporation ("Company"), and SOUTHRIDGE PARTNERS II LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the "Investor").

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Equity Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement"), between the Investor and the Company, the Company has agreed to issue and sell to the Investor shares (the "Put Shares") of its common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the "Common Stock") from time to time for an aggregate investment price of up to Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) (the "Registered Securities"); and

 

WHEREAS, to induce the Investor to execute and deliver the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, or any similar successor statute (collectively, the "Securities Act"), and applicable state securities laws with respect to the Registered Securities;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Investor hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Definitions.

 

(a) As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meaning:

 

(i) "Subscription Date" means the date of this Agreement.

 

(ii) "Investor" has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

 

(iii) "Register," "registered" and "registration" refer to a registration effected by preparing and filing a Registration Statement or Statements in compliance with the Securities Act and pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act or any successor rule providing for offering securities on a delayed or continuous basis ("Rule 415"), and the declaration or ordering of effectiveness of such Registration Statement by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").

 

(iv) "Registered Securities" will have the same meaning as set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

 

(v) "Registration Statement" means the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1, or any similar registration statement of the Company filed with SEC under the Securities Act with respect to the Registered Securities.

 

(vi) "EDGAR" means the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval System.

 

(vii) “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any similar federal statute, and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder, all as the same will then be in effect.

 

(b) Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

 

2. [RESERVED]

 

3. Obligation of the Company. In connection with the registration of the Registered Securities, the Company shall do each of the following:

 

(a) Prepare promptly and file with the SEC within one hundred twenty (120) days after the date hereof, a Registration Statement with respect to not less than the maximum allowable under Rule 415 of Registered Securities, and thereafter use all commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Registration Statement relating to the Registered Securities to become effective within five (5) business days after notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission that such Registration Statement may be declared effective, and keep the Registration Statement effective at all times prior to the termination of the Purchase Agreement until the earliest of (i) the date that is three months after the completion of the last Closing Date under the Purchase Agreement, (ii) the date when the Investor may sell all Registered Securities under Rule 144 without volume limitations, or (iii) the date the Investor no longer owns any of the Registered Securities (collectively, the "Registration Period"), which Registration Statement (including any amendments or supplements, thereto and prospectuses contained therein) shall not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading;

 

(b) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to the Registration Statement and the prospectus used in connection with the Registration Statement as may be necessary to keep the Registration Statement effective at all times during the Registration Period, and to comply with the provisions of the Securities Act with respect to the disposition of all Registered Securities of the Company covered by the Registration Statement until the expiration of the Registration Period.

 

(c) With respect to the Registered Securities, permit counsel designated by Investor to review the Registration Statement and all amendments and supplements thereto a reasonable period of time (but not less than two (2) business days) prior to their filing with the SEC, and not file any document in a form to which such counsel reasonably objects.

 

(d) As promptly as practicable after becoming aware of the following facts, the Company shall notify Investor and Investor’s legal counsel identified to the Company and (if requested by any such person) confirm such notice in writing no later than one (1) business day thereafter (i): (A) when a prospectus or any prospectus supplement or post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement is filed; (B) with respect to the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment, when the same has become effective; (ii) of the issuance by the SEC of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement covering any or all of the Registered Securities or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose; and (iii) of the receipt by the Company of any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification or exemption from qualification of any of the Registered Securities for sale in any jurisdiction, or the initiation or threatening of any proceeding for such purpose.

 

(e) Unless available to the Investor without charge through EDGAR, the SEC's website or the Company's website, furnish to Investor, promptly after the same is prepared and publicly distributed, filed with the SEC, or received by the Company, one (1) copy of the Registration Statement, each preliminary prospectus and the prospectus, and each amendment or supplement thereto;

 

(f) Use all commercially reasonable efforts to (i) register and/or qualify the Registered Securities covered by the Registration Statement under such other securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions as the Investor may reasonably request and in which significant volumes of shares of Common Stock are traded, (ii) prepare and file in those jurisdictions such amendments (including post-effective amendments) and supplements to such registrations and qualifications as may be necessary to maintain the effectiveness thereof at all times during the Registration Period, (iii) take such other actions as may be necessary to maintain such registrations and qualification in effect at all times during the Registration Period, and (iv) take all other actions reasonably necessary or advisable to qualify the Registered Securities for sale in such jurisdictions: provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to (A) qualify to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this Section 3(f), (B) subject itself to general taxation in any such jurisdiction, (C) file a general consent to service of process in any such jurisdiction, (D) provide any undertakings that cause more than nominal expense or burden to the Company or (E) make any change in its charter or by-laws or any then existing contracts, which in each case the Board of Directors of the Company determines to be contrary to the best interests of the Company and its stockholders;

 

(g) As promptly as practicable after becoming aware of such event, notify the Investor of the happening of any event of which the Company has knowledge, as a result of which the prospectus included in the Registration Statement, as then in effect, includes any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading ("Registration Default"), and promptly prepare a supplement or amendment to the Registration Statement or other appropriate filing with the SEC to correct such untrue statement or omission, and take any other commercially reasonable steps to cure the Registration Default, and, unless available to the Investor without charge through EDGAR, the SEC's website or the Company's website, deliver a number of copies of such supplement or amendment to the Investor as the Investor may reasonably request.

 

(h) [INTENTIONALLY OMITTED];

 

(i) Use its commercially reasonable efforts, if eligible, either to (i) cause all the Registered Securities covered by the Registration Statement to be listed on a national securities exchange and on each additional national securities exchange on which securities of the same class or series issued by the Company are then listed, if any, if the listing of such Registered Securities is then permitted under the rules of such exchange, or (ii) secure designation of all the Registered Securities covered by the Registration Statement as a National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations System ("Nasdaq”) security within the meaning of Rule 11Aa2-1 of the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and the quotation of the Registered Securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market; or if, despite the Company’s commercially reasonable efforts to satisfy the preceding clause (i) or (ii), the Company is unsuccessful in doing so, to use its commercially reasonable efforts to secure authorization of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and quotation for such Registered Securities on the over-the-counter bulletin board and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing;

 

(j) Provide a transfer agent for the Registered Securities not later than the Subscription Date under the Purchase Agreement;

 

(k) Cooperate with the Investor to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of certificates for the Registered Securities to be offered pursuant to the Registration Statement and enable such certificates for the Registered Securities to be in such denominations or amounts as the case may be, as the Investor may reasonably request and registration in such names as the Investor may request; and, within five (5) business days after a Registration Statement which includes Registered Securities is ordered effective by the SEC, the Company shall deliver, and shall cause legal counsel selected by the Company to deliver, to the transfer agent for the Registered Securities (with copies to the Investor) an appropriate instruction and opinion of such counsel, if so required by the Company’s transfer agent; and

 

(l) Take all other commercially reasonable actions necessary to expedite and facilitate distribution to the Investor of the Registered Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

4. Obligations of the Investor. In connection with the registration of the Registered Securities, the Investor shall have the following obligations;

 

(a) It shall be a condition precedent to the obligations of the Company to complete the registration pursuant to this Agreement with respect to the Registered Securities of the Investor that the Investor shall timely furnish to the Company such information regarding itself, the Registered Securities held by it, and the intended method of disposition of the Registered Securities held by it, as shall be reasonably required to effect the registration of such Registered Securities and shall timely execute such documents in connection with such registration as the Company may reasonably request.

 

(b) The Investor by such Investor’s acceptance of the Registered Securities agrees to cooperate with the Company as reasonably requested by the Company in connection with the preparation and filing of the Registration Statement hereunder; and

 

(c) The Investor agrees that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company of the happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3(d)(ii) or (iii) or 3(g) above, the Investor will immediately discontinue disposition of Registered Securities pursuant to the Registration Statement covering such Registered Securities until the Investor receives the copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus contemplated by Section 3(d)(ii) or (iii) or 3(g) and, if so directed by the Company, the Investor shall deliver to the Company (at the expense of the Company) or destroy (and deliver to the Company a certificate of destruction) all copies in the Investor’s possession, of the prospectus covering such Registered Securities current at the time of receipt of such notice.

 

5. Expenses of Registration. All reasonable expenses incurred in connection with registrations, filings or qualifications pursuant to Section 3, including, without limitation, all registration, listing, and qualifications fees, printers and accounting fees, the fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company shall be borne by the Company.

 

6. Indemnification. After Registered Securities are included in a Registration Statement under this Agreement:

 

(a) To the extent permitted by law, the Company will indemnify and hold harmless, the Investor, the directors, if any, of such Investor, the officers, if any, of such Investor, each person, if any, who controls the Investor within the meaning of the Securities Act or the Exchange Act (each, an "Indemnified Person"), against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (joint or several) incurred (collectively, "Claims") to which any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise, insofar as such Claims (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened, in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon: (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereof or the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, (ii) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in any preliminary prospectus or contained in the final prospectus (as amended or supplemented, if the Company files any amendment thereof or supplement thereto with the SEC) or the omission or alleged omission to state therein any material fact necessary to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which the statements therein were made, not misleading or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, any state securities law or any rule or regulation under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any state securities law (the matters in the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii) being collectively referred to as "Violations"). Subject to Section 6(b) hereof, the Company shall reimburse the Investor, promptly as such expenses are incurred and are due and payable, for any reasonable legal fees or other reasonable expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such Claim. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the indemnification agreement contained in this Section 6(a) shall not (i) apply to any Claims arising out of or based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to the Company by or on behalf of any Indemnified Person expressly for use in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement or any such amendment thereof or supplement thereto, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section 3(b) hereof; (ii) with respect to any preliminary prospectus, inure to the benefit of any such person from whom the person asserting any such Claim purchased the Registered Securities that are the subject thereof (or to the benefit of any person controlling such person) if the untrue statement or omission of material fact contained in the preliminary prospectus was corrected in the prospectus, as then amended or supplemented, if such prospectus was timely made available by the Company pursuant to Section 3(b) hereof; (iii) be available to the extent such Claim is based on a failure of the Investor to deliver or cause to be delivered the prospectus made available by the Company; or (iv) apply to amounts paid in settlement of any Claim if such settlement is effected without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Investor will indemnify the Company, its officers, directors and agents (including legal counsel) against any claims arising out of or based upon a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with information furnished in writing to the Company, by or on behalf of the Investor, expressly for use in connection with the preparation of the Registration Statement, subject to such limitations and conditions set forth in the previous sentence.

 

(b) Promptly after receipt by an Indemnified Person under this Section 6 of notice of the commencement of any action (including any governmental action), such Indemnified Person shall, if a Claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 6, deliver to the indemnifying party a written notice of the commencement thereof and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in, and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume control of the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to the indemnifying party and the Indemnified Person, as the case may be; provided, however, that an Indemnified Person shall have the right to retain its own counsel with the reasonable fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if, in the reasonable opinion of counsel retained by the indemnifying party, the representation by such counsel of the Indemnified Person and the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such Indemnified Person and any other party represented by such counsel in such proceeding. In such event, the Company shall pay for only one separate legal counsel for the Investor selected by the Investor. The failure to deliver written notice to the indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action shall not relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the Indemnified Person under this Section 6, except to the extent that the indemnifying party is prejudiced in its ability to defend such action. The indemnification required by this Section 6 shall be made by periodic payments of the amount thereof during the course of the investigation or defense, as such expense, loss, damage or liability is incurred and is due and payable.

 

7. Contribution. To the extent any indemnification by an indemnifying party is prohibited or limited by law, the indemnifying party agrees to make the maximum contribution with respect to any amounts for which it would otherwise be liable under Section 6 to the fullest extent permitted by law; provided, however, that (a) no contribution shall be made under circumstances where the maker would not have been liable for indemnification under the fault standards set forth in Section 6; (b) no seller of Registered Securities guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any seller of Registered Securities who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation; and (c) contribution by any seller of Registered Securities shall be limited in amount to the net amount of proceeds received by such seller from the sale of such Registered Securities.

 

8. Reports under Exchange Act. With a view to making available to the Investor the benefits of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act or any other similar rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any time permit the Investor to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration ("Rule 144"), the Company agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to:

 

(a) make and keep public information available, as those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144;

 

(b) file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities Act for so long as the Company remains subject to such requirements, and the filing of such reports is required for sales under Rule 144;

 

(c) furnish to the Investor so long as the Investor owns Registered Securities, promptly upon request, (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, (ii) unless available to the Investor without charge through EDGAR, the SEC's website or the Company's website, a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and such other reports and documents so filed by the Company, and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested to permit the Investors to sell such securities pursuant to Rule 144 without registration; and

 

(d) at the request of any Investor of Registered Securities, give its Transfer Agent instructions (supported by an opinion of Company counsel, if required or requested by the Transfer Agent) to the effect that, upon the Transfer Agent’s receipt from such Investor of:

 

(i) a certificate (a “Rule 144 Certificate”) certifying (A) that such Investor has held the shares of Registered Securities which the Investor proposes to sell (the “Securities Being Sold”) for a period of not less than (6) months and (B) as to such other matters as may be appropriate in accordance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act, and

 

(ii) an opinion of counsel acceptable to the Company (for which purposes it is agreed that the initial Investor’s counsel shall be deemed acceptable if such opinion is not given by Company counsel) that, based on the Rule 144 Certificate, Securities Being Sold may be sold pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144, even in the absence of an effective Registration Statement,

 

the Transfer Agent is to effect the transfer of the Securities Being Sold and issue to the buyer(s) or transferee(s) thereof one or more stock certificates representing the transferred Securities Being Sold without any restrictive legend and without recording any restrictions on the transferability of such shares on the Transfer Agent’s books and records (except to the extent any such legend or restriction results from facts other than the identity of the Investor, as the seller or transferor thereof, or the status, including any relevant legends or restrictions, of the shares of the Securities Being Sold while held by the Investor). If the Transfer Agent requires any additional documentation at the time of the transfer, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered all such reasonable additional documentation as may be necessary to effectuate the issuance of an unlegended certificate.

 

9. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Registered Owners. A person or entity is deemed to be a holder of Registered Securities whenever such person or entity owns of record such Registered Securities. If the Company receives conflicting instructions, notices or elections from two or more persons or entities with respect to the same Registered Securities, the Company shall act upon the basis of instructions, notice or election received from the registered owner of such Registered Securities.

 

(b) Rights Cumulative; Waivers. The rights of each of the parties under this Agreement are cumulative. The rights of each of the parties hereunder shall not be capable of being waived or varied other than by an express waiver or variation in writing. Any failure to exercise or any delay in exercising any of such rights shall not operate as a waiver or variation of that or any other such right. Any defective or partial exercise of any of such rights shall not preclude any other or further exercise of that or any other such right. No act or course of conduct or negotiation on the part of any party shall in any way preclude such party from exercising any such right or constitute a suspension or any variation of any such right.

 

(c) Benefit; Successors Bound. This Agreement and the terms, covenants, conditions, provisions, obligations, undertakings, rights, and benefits hereof, shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the undersigned parties and their successors.

 

(d) Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. There are no promises, agreements, conditions, undertakings, understandings, warranties, covenants or representations, oral or written, express or implied, between them with respect to this Agreement or the matters described in this Agreement, except as set forth in this Agreement and in the other documentation relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Any such negotiations, promises, or understandings shall not be used to interpret or constitute this Agreement.

 

(e) Amendment. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended and the observance thereof may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively), only with the written consent of the Company and Investor. Any amendment or waiver affected in accordance with this Section 9 shall be binding upon the Company.

 

(f) Severability. Each part of this Agreement is intended to be severable. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is found by any court or other authority of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed or modified to the extent necessary to render it enforceable and as so severed or modified, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

 

(g) Notices. Notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be sufficiently given when personally delivered (by hand, by courier, by telephone line facsimile transmission, receipt confirmed, email or other means) or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, properly addressed and with proper postage pre-paid (i) if to the Company, at its executive office and (ii) if to the Investor, at the address set forth under its name in the Purchase Agreement, with a copy to its designated attorney, or at such other address as each such party furnishes by notice given in accordance with this Section 9(g), and shall be effective, when personally delivered, upon receipt and, when so sent by certified mail, five (5) business days after deposit with the United States Postal Service.

 

(h) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to the principles of conflicts of law. Each of the Company and Investor hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Federal and state courts located in New York County, New York with respect to any dispute arising under this Agreement, the agreements entered into in connection herewith or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

(i) Consents. The person signing this Agreement on behalf of each party hereby represents and warrants that he has the necessary power, consent and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of that party.

 

(j) Further Assurances. In addition to the instruments and documents to be made, executed and delivered pursuant to this Agreement, the parties hereto agree to make, execute and deliver or cause to be made, executed and delivered, to the requesting party such other instruments and to take such other actions as the requesting party may reasonably require to carry out the terms of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

(k) Section Headings. The Section headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

 

(l) Construction. Unless the context otherwise requires, when used herein, the singular shall be deemed to include the plural, the plural shall be deemed to include each of the singular, and pronouns of one or no gender shall be deemed to include the equivalent pronoun of the other or no gender.

 

(m) Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement, once executed by a party, may be delivered to the other party hereto by email of a .pdf or telephone line facsimile transmission of a copy of this Agreement bearing the signature of the party so delivering this Agreement. A facsimile transmission or email of a .pdf of this signed Agreement shall be legal and binding on all parties hereto.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year first above written.

 

COMPANY:

 

AURASOURCE, INC.

 

 

 

By:_____/s/ Eric Stoppenhagen____________________________

Name:_______Eric Stoppenhagen________________________

Title:____CFO____________________________

 



 

 

INVESTOR:

 

SOUTHRIDGE PARTNERS II LP

 

 

By:____/s/ Steve Hicks_____________________________

Name:_______________________________

Title:________________________________

 

 

EX-23.1 5 exhibit23_1.htm EXHIBIT 23.1

EXHIBIT 23.1

 

 

 

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors:

AuraSource, Inc.

 

 

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement and related Prospectus on Form S-1 of our report dated June 29, 2015 on the consolidated balance sheets of AuraSource, Inc. as of March 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended.  Our report dated June 29, 2015 includes an emphasis paragraph relating to an uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Registration Statement.

 

/s/ TAAD LLP  
   
Walnut, California  
October 7, 2015  

 

 

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