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LRDC Laredo Oil Inc (PK)

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Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

21/10/2024 10:30pm

Edgar (US Regulatory)


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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE

COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024

 

Commission File Number 333-153168

 

Laredo Oil, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
2021 Guadalupe Street, Ste. 260
Austin, Texas 78705
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
(512) 337-1199
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the last 90 days. Yes x No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No x

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated Filer o Smaller reporting company x
    Emerging growth company o

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 or the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 73,804,893 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of October 15, 2024.

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
     
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 3
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2024 (unaudited) and May 31, 2024 4
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 5
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit (unaudited) as of August 31, 2024 and 2023 6
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 7
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 8
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 25
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 29
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 29
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 6. Exhibits 31
     
Signatures   32

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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The following unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“financial statements”) have been prepared by Laredo Oil, Inc. (the “Company”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations; nevertheless, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, except as disclosed herein, there have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2024. These financial statements and the notes attached hereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on September 30, 2024. In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position of Laredo Oil, Inc. as of August 31, 2024 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three-month period then ended, have been included. The results of operations for the three-month period ended August 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year ending May 31, 2025.

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Laredo Oil, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024 (unaudited)   2024 
ASSETS          
Current Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  $1,935,310   $1,990,189 
Receivables   4,114    8,346 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   89,841    19,941 
Total Current Assets   2,029,265    2,018,476 
           
Property and Equipment          
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs   2,475,603    610,663 
Property and equipment, net   128,697    135,499 
Total Property and Equipment, net   2,604,300    746,162 
           
Other assets   40,000    40,000 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $4,673,565   $2,804,638 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable  $2,560,511   $2,542,976 
Accrued payroll liabilities   3,364,070    3,165,142 
Accrued interest   412,547    360,848 
Deposit for well development   1,500,000    - 
Deferred well development costs   4,789,327    4,551,577 
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs   123,894    288,622 
Revolving note   1,060,061    1,060,061 
Note payable – related party   292,099    292,099 
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount   617,934    617,934 
Note payable, current portion   64,866    66,379 
Total Current Liabilities   14,785,309    12,945,638 
           
Asset retirement obligation   

246,277

    157,394 
Long-term note, net of current portion   872,358    887,733 
Total Noncurrent Liabilities   1,118,635    1,045,127 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES   15,903,944    13,990,765 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)   -      
           
Stockholders’ Deficit          
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 72,932,800 and 71,993,265 issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024   7,293    7,199 
Additional paid in capital   11,955,075    11,530,169 
Accumulated deficit   (23,192,747)   (22,723,495)
           
Total Stockholders’ Deficit   (11,230,379)   (11,186,127)
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT  $4,673,565   $2,804,638 

 

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

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Laredo Oil, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
   Three Months
Ended
   Three Months
Ended
 
   August 31, 2024   August 31, 2023
(Restated)
 
Revenue  $6,048   $- 
           
Direct costs   -    - 
           
Gross profit (loss)   6,048    - 
           
Lease operating expense   9,286      
General, selling and administrative expenses   464,219    1,174,961 
Consulting and professional services   196,854    174,618 
Total Operating expenses   670,359    1,349,579 
           
Operating loss   (664,311)   (1,349,579)
           
Other income (expense)          
Other non-operating income   328,702    175,000 
Gain on sale of assets   -    175,000 
Interest expense, net   (133,643)   (120,131)
           
Net loss  $(469,252)  $(1,119,710)
           
Net loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.01)   (0.02)
           
Weighted average number of basic and common shares outstanding   72,370,641    66,220,306 

 

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

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Laredo Oil, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit (Unaudited)
For the three months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023
 
                   Additional       Total 
   Common Stock   Preferred Stock   Paid   Accumulated   Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   in Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
Balance as of May 31, 2024   71,993,265   $7,199    -    -   $11,530,169   $(22,723,495)  $(11,186,127)
                                    
Sale and issuance of common stock   939,535    94    -    -    424,906    -    425,000 
                                    
Net Loss   -    -    -    -    -    (469,252)   (469,252)
                                    
Balance as of August 31, 2024   72,932,800   $7,293    -    -   $11,955,075   $(23,192,747)  $(11,230,379)
                             
                   Additional       Total 
   Common Stock   Preferred Stock   Paid   Accumulated   Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   in Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)   66,220,306   $6,622    -    -   $10,064,603   $(19,856,196)  $(9,784,971)
                                    
Stock based compensation   -    -    -    -    721,110    -    721,110 
                                    
Net Loss   -    -    -    -    -    (1,119,710)   (1,119,710)
                                    
Balance as of August 31, 2023   66,220,306   $6,622    -    -   $10,785,713   $(20,975,906)  $(10,183,571)

 

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

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Laredo Oil, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
   August 31, 2024   August 31, 2023
(Restated)
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net loss  $(469,252)  $(1,119,710)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash used in Operating Activities          
Stock based compensation expense   -    721,110 
Depreciation expense   6,802    4,482 
Accretion expense   -      
Amortization of debt discount   26,053    13,578 
Gain on sale of assets   -    (175,000)
Change in operating assets and liabilities          
Receivables   4,232    1,779 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (69,900)   1,190 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,470)   157,467 
Accrued payroll   198,928    228,878 
Accrued interest   51,699    68,162 
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (252,908)   (98,064)
           
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Acquisition of oil and gas assets   (1,757,052)   (38,164)
           
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (1,757,052)   (38,164)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from sale of common stock   375,000    - 
Repayment of convertible debt   (110,555)   (59,988)
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note   -    187,061 
Repayment of bridge notes   (30,226)   - 
Proceeds from prefunded drilling costs   237,750    - 
Proceeds from well development deposit   1,500,000    - 
PPP loan repayments   (16,888)   (1,648)
           
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   1,955,081    125,425 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash   (54,879)   (10,803)
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   1,990,189    13,754 
           
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD  $1,935,310   $2,951 
           
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable   19,005    

-

 
Initial asset retirement obligation asset and liability   

88,883

    - 
Issuance of common stock in exchange for note payable   50,000    - 
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets   -    175,000 
Interest paid   25,430    14,642 

 

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

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the management of Laredo Oil, Inc. (“the Company”).  

 

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 31, 2008 under the name of “Laredo Mining, Inc.” with authorized common stock of 90,000,000 shares at $0.0001 par value and authorized preferred stock of 10,000,000 shares at $0.0001 par value. On October 21, 2009 the name was changed to “Laredo Oil, Inc.” During May 2023, the Company board of directors voted to increase the authorized common stock to 120,000,000 shares at $0.0001 which was confirmed by a majority of the shares then outstanding.

 

The Company is an oil exploration and production (“E&P”) company primarily engaged in acquisition and exploration efforts for mineral properties. From its inception in March 2008 through October 2009, the Company was primarily engaged in acquisition and exploration efforts for mineral properties. Beginning in October 2009, the Company shifted its focus to locating mature oil fields with the intention of acquiring those oil fields and recovering stranded oil using enhanced recovery methods. From June 14, 2011 to December 31, 2020, the Company was a management services company, managing the acquisition and operation of mature oil fields, focused on the recovery of “stranded” oil from those mature fields using enhanced oil recovery methods for its then sole customer, Stranded Oil Resources Corporation, or SORC, then a wholly owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation. The Company performed those services in exchange for a quarterly management fee and the reimbursement of its employee related expenses from SORC, which fees and reimbursements were effectively all of the Company’s revenues prior to the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany described below.

 

On December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany Corporation. Under that agreement, the Company purchased all the issued and outstanding shares of SORC. Currently, there are no ongoing operations being conducted by SORC.

 

Under the Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany, the Company also entered into a Consulting Agreement, under which Alleghany paid the Company an aggregate of approximately $1.245 million during calendar year 2021 in exchange for providing Alleghany with one to three years of consulting services from certain of the Company’s employees, including Mark See, its Chief Executive Officer.

 

As of August 31, 2024, the Company has acquired 45,766 gross acres and 38,153 net acres of mineral property interests in Montana. The Company drilled one exploratory well during May 2022, which has been shut-in pending gaining access to a saltwater disposal well allowing economically feasible water disposal. The Company plans to continue to develop the field, depending on funding.

 

In connection with securing this acreage in Montana, Lustre Oil Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Lustre”), entered into an Acquisition and Participation Agreement (the “Erehwon APA”), and subsequent amendments, with Erehwon Oil & Gas, LLC and Laris Oil & Gas, LLC (collectively, “Erehwon”) to acquire oil and gas interests and drill, complete, re-enter, re-complete, sidetrack, and equip wells in Valley County, Daniels County and Roosevelt County, Montana. The amended Erehwon APA specifies calculations for royalty interests and working interests for the first ten well completions and first ten well recompletions and for all additional wells and recompletions thereafter. Lustre, as the Operator named in the Erehwon APA, will acquire initial mineral leases and pay 100% of the costs and the split between Erehwon and Lustre will be 20%/80%. Under the Erehwon APA, Lustre will fund 100% of the construction costs of the first ten wells and first ten completions. Until payout, as defined, is attained, the split between Erehwon and Lustre will be 10% to Erehwon and 90% to Lustre. After payout, the split will be 20% to Erehwon and 80% to Lustre. Any additional wells will be funded 100% by Lustre, with a 20% undivided working interest to Erehwon;. Royalty expense will consist of the sum of royalty interest to the landowner and an overriding royalty interest to two individuals (“Prospect Generators”), not to exceed 6% nor be less than 3%. For the first ten new wells and first ten recompletions, Prospect Generators will receive an amount equal to 5% of the cost of each completed and producing well.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS - continued

 

Lustre and Erehwon entered into an Exploration and Development Agreement, dated July 18, 2023 (the “Development Agreement”), with Texakoma Exploration & Production Company (“Texakoma”), for the exploration and development of the “Lustre Field Prospect,” as described in the Development Agreement. Lustre and Erehwon are parties to an existing Acquisition and Participation Agreement, under which those parties agreed to acquire certain oil and gas interests, and drill, complete, re-enter, re-complete, sidetrack, and equip wells, in certain counties in Montana.

 

Under the terms of a Development Agreement, Texakoma agreed to pay Lustre and Erehwon (jointly, “LOC”), the following amounts: (i) $175,000 on or before July 21, 2023; and (ii) another $175,000 upon the “spudding” of the initial test well subject to rig availability. Upon the spudding of that test well, LOC was required to deliver to Texakoma a partial assignment of an 85% working interest in the oil and gas leases covering the first two initial drilling and spacing units. Under the Development Agreement the first payment was paid by Texakoma in August 2023 and the Company received the second payment of $175,000 in September 2023.

 

The two test wells were successfully drilled and Texakoma paid 100% of the costs associated with the drilling and completion of the wells. Lustre and Erehwon jointly have an undivided 15% working interest, carried through the tanks, in those two wells. In March 2024, Texakoma exercised its option to participate in the development of the remainder of the Lustre Field Prospect. By exercising its option, Texakoma agreed to drill eight additional wells, with Lustre and Erehwon having a 15% working interest carried through the tanks, and to pay Lustre $706,603 spread over four months, for an 85% leasehold interest in the next eight drill sites and a 50% leasehold interest in the balance of the Lustre Field Prospect acreage. As of May 31, 2024, Texakoma paid an additional $328,681 in accordance with the contract. The remaining amounts due were paid by the end of first quarter 2025. The working and net revenue interest in any wells drilled subsequent to the first ten wells will be shared by Texakoma and Lustre and Erehwon, jointly, on a 50:50 basis.

 

Following the Texakoma transaction, we retain a 100% leasehold interest and full control of an additional 30,556 net mineral acres in northeastern Montana at the western edge of the Williston Basin.

 

In December 2023, we entered into a Participation Agreement, through Hell Creek Crude, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, Erehwon, and various accredited investors. The Participation Agreement provided us with $2,034,000 to acquire certain leases and to drill a development well in the Midfork Field in Montana. Several of the investors also hold $575,000 of our convertible debt, plus accrued interest of $73,317, which indebtedness is included as investments under the Participation Agreement. 

 

Until the total of the $2,682,317 in cash, notes and accrued interest is repaid to the various investors under the terms of the Participation Agreement, the net working interest payments from the Participation Agreement will be split between the various investors and HCC and Erehwon, collectively on a 90%/10% basis. After the repayment to the investors, the split between the investors, on one hand, and HCC and Erehwon, on the other hand, will be on a 50%/50% basis. After the development well is drilled under the Participation Agreement, the investors will have the option to invest in up to two additional wells in the field. 

 

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Subsequent to the initial issuance of the Company’s 2023 financial statements on September 23, 2023, management reconsidered the estimate previously applied in its valuation of the Olfert 11-4 exploratory well drilled in the spring and summer of 2022. The well encountered salt-water in amounts making it uneconomical to operate due to the lack of a proximate salt-water disposal well and was shut-in during September 2022 pending gaining access to a closer disposal well. Two years later, the well remains shut-in as the Company has yet to economically solve the water disposal issue. Until a solution is found, the well is unevaluated and written down, although the Company continues to plan on developing the well if feasible. After experiencing continued losses in its equity method investment in Cat Creek Holdings, LLC, the Company has reconsidered its valuation of the entity and written it down to zero.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

 

The following table summarizes the impacts of the changes in estimates on the Company’s financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2023: 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
              
   Impact of change of estimates 
   As previously
reported
   Adjustments   As Restated
August 31,
2023
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  $2,951   $-   $2,951 
Receivables   175,000    -    175,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   35,359    -    35,359 
Total Current Assets   213,310    -    213,310 
                
Property and Equipment               
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs   4,434,055    (4,089,201)   344,854 
Property and equipment, net   204,700    (55,754)   148,946 
Total Property and Equipment, net   4,638,755    (4,144,955)   493,800 
                
Other assets   30,000    -    30,000 
Equity method investment – Olfert   37,630    (37,630)   - 
Equity method investment – Cat Creek   228,832    (228,832)   - 
                
TOTAL ASSETS  $5,148,527   $4,411,417   $737,110 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT               
Current Liabilities               
Accounts payable  $2,180,468   $241,545   $2,422,013 
Accrued payroll liabilities   2,491,328    -    2,491,328 
Accrued interest   278,576    -    278,576 
Deferred well development costs   1,799,260    -    1,799,260 
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs   878,388    -    878,388 
Revolving note   1,035,061    -    1,035,061 
Note payable – related party   292,099    -    292,099 
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount   617,934    -    617,934 
Note payable, current portion   528,568    -    528,568 
Total Current Liabilities   10,101,682    241,545    10,343,227 
                
Asset retirement obligation   69,482    51,590    121,072 
Long-term note, net of current portion   456,382    -    456,382 
Total Noncurrent Liabilities   525,864    51,590    577,454 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES   10,627,546    293,135    10,920,681 
                
Commitments and Contingencies               
                
Stockholders’ Deficit               
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding   -    -     -  
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 66,220,206 issued and outstanding as of August 31 and May 31, 2023  $6,622    -   $6,622 
Additional paid in capital   10,711,488    74,225    10,785,713 
Accumulated deficit   (16,197,129)   (4,778,777)   (20,975,906)
                
Total Stockholders’ Deficit   (5,479,019)   (4,704,552)   (10,183,571)
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT  $5,148,527   $(4,411,417)  $737,110 

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   As
previously
reported
   Adjustments   Quarter
ended
August 31,
2023
(Restated)
 
Revenue  $-   $-   $- 
                
Direct costs   -    -    - 
                
Gross profit (loss)   -    -    - 
                
General, selling and administrative expenses   1,177,124    (2,163)   1,174,961 
Consulting and professional services   174,618    -    174,618 
                
Total Operating Expense   1,351,742    (2,163)   1,349,579 
                
Operating loss   (1,351,742)   2,163    (1,349,579)
                
Other income/(expense)               
Other non-operating income   175,000    -    175,000 
Gain on sale of assets   175,000    -    175,000 
Equity method loss/impairment   (20,662)   20,662    - 
Interest expense, net   (96,386)   (23,745)   (120,131)
                
Net loss  $(1,118,790)   (920)  $(1,119,710)
                
Net loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.02)       $(0.02)
                
Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding   66,220,306         66,220,306 

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

           Quarter
ended
 
   As previously
reported
   Adjustment   August 31,
2023
(Restated)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net loss  $(1,118,790)   (920)  $(1,119,710)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:               
Stock based compensation expense   721,110    -    721,110 
Amortization of debt discount   13,578    -    13,578 
Equity method investment loss/impairment   20,662    (20,662)   - 
Depreciation   5,100    (618)   4,482 
Accretion expense   1,544    (1,544)   - 
Gain on sale of assets   (175,000)   -    (175,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
    Accounts receivable – related party   1,779    -    1,779 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,190    -    1,190 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   158,405    (938)   157,467 
Accrued payroll liabilities   228,878    -    228,878 
Accrued interest   68,162    -    68,162 
                
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (73,382)   (24,682)   (98,064)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Investment in oil and gas field acquisition and drilling costs   (62,846)   24,682    (38,164)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (62,846)   24,682    (38,164)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Repayment of convertible debt   (59,988)   -    (59,988)
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note   187,061    -    187,061 
PPP loan repayments   (1,648)   -    (1,648)
                
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   125,425    -    125,425 
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (10,803)   -    (10,803)
                
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   13,754    -    13,754 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD  $2,951    -   $2,951 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION               
Cash paid for interest expense  $14,642    -   $14,642 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-    -   $- 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable  $175,913   $

(175,913

  $- 
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets  $-   $175,000   $175,000 

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

                                                         
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit
                             
                           Total 
   Common  Stock   Preferred Stock   Additional   Accumulated   Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Paid In Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
                             
Balance at August 31, 2023 -as previously reported   66,220,306    6,622    -    -    10,711,488    (16,197,129)   (5,479,019)
                                    
Gain on sale of related party asset   -    -    -    -    74,225    -    74,225 
                                    
Net Loss adjustments   -    -    -    -    -    (4,778,777)   (4,778,777)
                                    
Balance at August 31, 2023 (Restated)   66,220,306   $6,622    -   $-   $10,785,713   $(20,975,906)  $(10,183,571)

 

NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company has routinely incurred losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit, and historically was dependent on one customer for its revenue. There is no assurance that in the future any financing will be available to meet the Company’s needs. This situation raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the issuance date of these consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company’s management has undertaken steps as part of a plan to improve operations with the goal of sustaining operations for the next twelve months and beyond. These steps include an ongoing effort to (a) controlling overhead and expenses; (b) raising funds connected with specific well development; and (c) raising funds through notes payable and convertible debt to expand and fund property acquisitions exploration and development as well as maintaining operations. The Company has worked to attract and retain key personnel with significant experience in the industry. At the same time, to control costs, the Company has required several of its personnel to multi-task and cover a wider range of responsibilities to manage the Company’s headcount. There can be no assurance that the Company can successfully accomplish these steps and it is uncertain that the Company will achieve a profitable level of operations and obtain additional financing. There can be no assurance that any additional financing will be available to the Company on satisfactory terms and conditions, if at all.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 4 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates - Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Laredo Oil and its subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.

 

Equity Method Investment - Investments classified as equity method consist of investments in companies in which the Company can exercise significant influence but not control. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is initially recorded at cost, then the Company’s proportional share of investee’s underlying net income or loss is recorded as a component of “other income” with a corresponding increase or decrease to the carrying value of the investment. Distributions received from the investee reduce the Company’s carrying value of the investment. These investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Based on uncertain economic benefits in the future as evidenced by several years of non-profitable results, the Company impaired its investments in Cat Creek Holdings, LLC and Olfert No. 11-4 Holdings, LLC as of May 31, 2023 to reflect no current value. 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share - Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing net income/(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive earnings/(loss) per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As the Company realized a net loss for the three-months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, it did not include potentially dilutive securities in the calculation of diluted loss per share as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.

 

Revenue recognition - The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Crude oil revenue is recognized when we have transferred control of crude oil production to the purchaser. We consider the transfer of control to have occurred when the purchaser has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the crude oil production. We record revenues based on an estimate of the volumes delivered at estimated prices as determined by the applicable sales agreement. We estimate our sales volumes based on company-measured volume readings. We then adjust our crude oil sales in subsequent periods based on the data received from our purchasers that reflects actual volumes delivered and prices received. We receive payment for sales one to two months after actual delivery has occurred. The differences in sales estimates and actual sales are recorded one to two months later. Where the Company is not the operator, revenue from oil and gas production is recognized based on sales date as reported to the Company by the operators of oil production facilities in which the company has an interest. 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash - All highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024. At times, the Company maintains cash balances deposited at its financial institution that exceed FDIC insured limits.

 

Laredo entered a Participation Agreement in exchange for funding for well development costs. The contract requires that participants pay Hell Creek Crude LLC the contract price upon execution of the agreement. The funds received in advance of the drilling of a well from a working interest participant are held for the expressed purpose of drilling, completing and equipping a well. If something changes, the Company may designate these funds for a substitute well. Under certain conditions, a portion of these funds may be required to be returned to a participant. The funds are used to satisfy the well development costs. Laredo classifies these funds prior to commencement of well development as restricted cash based on guidance codified as under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 230-10-50-8. In the event that progress payments are made from these funds, they are recorded as Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs. 

 

Also included in Restricted cash is $1,500,000 of investments from accredited investors in our wholly-owned subsidiary West Fork Resources, LLC (“West Fork”) which was formed to develop and find oil reserves in portions of our over 30,000 acres of mineral rights located north of the Fort Peck Reservation at the western edge of the Williston Basin. The Company is in the process of raising $7.5 million to drill three exploratory wells by selling units of West Fork. If the Company is unsuccessful in raising the funds, monies will be returned to the investors.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 4 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the statement of cash flows.

 

   August 31, 2024   May 31, 2024 
Cash and cash equivalents  $105,577   $127,126 
Restricted cash   1,829,733    1,863,063 
Total  $1,935,310   $1,990,189 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets - Prepaid expenses and other current assets are primarily comprised of prepaid legal fees which are recorded as expense upon work performance, prepaid directors’ and officers’ insurance which is recorded and amortized to expense over the 12-month contract life and advance payments prior to work being performed. 

 

Property and equipment - The carrying value of the Company’s property and equipment represents the cost incurred to acquire the property and equipment, net of any impairments. For business combinations, property and equipment cost is based on the fair values at the acquisition date. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of five to seven years are used for vehicles and machinery. Realization of the carrying value of property and equipment is reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets are determined to be impaired if a forecast of undiscounted estimated future net operating cash flows directly related to the asset, including disposal value, if any, is less than the carrying amount of the asset. If any asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period incurred. During 2024, the Company disposed drilling equipment for $175,000 which had been previously impaired to $0.

 

The depreciation recorded for the quarters ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was $6,802 and $4,482.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Vehicles and equipment  $193,766   $193,766 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   65,069    58,267 
           
Property and equipment, net  $128,697   $135,499 

 

Asset retirement obligations - The Company records a liability for Asset Retirement Obligations (“AROs”) associated with its oil and gas wells when the legal obligation arises. The corresponding cost is capitalized as an asset and included in the carrying amount of oil and gas properties and is depleted over the useful life of the properties. Subsequently, the ARO liability is accreted to its then-present value.

 

Inherent in the fair value calculation of an ARO are numerous assumptions and judgments including the ultimate settlement amounts, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, timing of settlement, and changes in the legal, regulatory, environmental, and political environments. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the fair value of the existing ARO liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the oil and gas property balance. Settlements greater than or less than amounts accrued as ARO are recorded as a gain or loss upon settlement.

 

Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs – Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs include expenditures representing investments in unproved and unevaluated properties and include non-producing leasehold, leasehold or drilling interest costs, and costs to drill one exploratory well. Exploratory drilling costs are deferred until the outcome of the well is known. If an exploratory well finds proved reserves, the deferred costs are transferred to the company’s Wells and Related Equipment and Facilities accounts. Costs are reviewed annually to determine if impairment has occurred. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding successful well completion and the availability of future funding to develop our acquired mineral rights, we are not providing disclosures until we have proved reserves requiring such disclosures. Unevaluated properties lease and bonus costs are capitalized while landman and legal cost of acquiring properties are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company has recorded oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs totaling $2,475,603 and $610,663 as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Intangible and tangible drilling costs  $2,237,303   $382,259 
Lease acquisition costs   238,300    228,404 
           
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs  $2,475,603   $610,663 

 

Debt issue costs - Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt and amortized over the term of the related debt.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 4 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

 

Fair value of financial instruments - Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

 

  Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities in active markets and have the highest priority.
     
  Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level I that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
     
  Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the financial asset or liability and have the lowest priority.

 

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, approximate fair value, due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of notes payable approximates their fair value due to immaterial changes in market interest rates and the Company’s credit risk since issuance of the instruments or due to their short-term nature.

 

NOTE 5 – RECENT AND ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

 

NOTE 6 – CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Included in Cash and Cash Equivalents is $1,500,000 of investments from accredited investors in our wholly-owned subsidiary West Fork Resources, LLC (“West Fork”) which was formed to develop and find oil reserves in portions of our over 30,000 acres of mineral rights located north of the Fort Peck Reservation at the western edge of the Williston Basin. The Company is in the process of raising $7.5 million to drill three exploratory wells by selling units of West Fork. If the Company is unsuccessful in raising the funds, monies will be returned to the investors.

 

NOTE 7—ACCOUNTING FOR ASSET RETIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

 

We account for our asset retirement obligations in accordance with Accounting for Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations. This requires that legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets be recognized at fair value when incurred and capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized asset is depreciated over the useful life of the long-lived asset.

 

In the absence of quoted market prices, we estimate the fair value of our asset retirement obligations using present value techniques, in which estimates of future cash flows associated with retirement activities are discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate. Our estimated liability could change significantly if actual costs vary from assumptions or if governmental regulations change significantly.

 

The cash flow estimate for the asset retirement obligation is based upon the assumption of a 25-year expected life of the well, discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate of 10%.

 

The Company’s asset retirement obligation was established in July 2024, when it commenced drilling the Reddig well in the Hell Creek Crude oil field. The asset retirement obligation totaled $88,883 and $0 as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively.  

 

NOTE 8 – PAYROLL LIABILITIES

 

The Company has accrued payroll liabilities to record amounts owed under employee contracts but not paid when due. The Company has been cash constrained for most of its existence and has asked key officers to defer portions of salary until Company cash flows improve or there is a liquidity event. Cash amounts paid are subtracted from contractual obligations and the remaining amounts due are recorded as payroll liabilities. Both the Company’s CEO and CFO have agreed to defer salaries owed under their contracts and are recorded as payroll liabilities.

 

NOTE 9 – DEFERRED WELL DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND DEPOSIT FOR WELL DEVELOPMENT

 

The Company records investor investments in individual oil wells as a liability totaling $4,789,327 and $4,551,577 at August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively. Several agreements involving net working interests stipulate that a high percentage of oil revenue is distributed to investors until the original investment is recovered. As well related cash is distributed to investors, the liability balance declines proportionally until the original investment is recovered. Thereafter, most contracts specify that the distribution ratio reverts to a 50/50 split. The balance recorded shows amounts invested in the Reddig 11-21 well located in Valley County, Montana.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 9 – DEFERRED WELL DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND DEPOSIT FOR WELL DEVELOPMENT - continued

 

The Company has recorded $1,500,000 advanced by accredited investors to West Fork as a Deposit for Well Development. These amounts will be returned to investors if the project is not funded in its entirety.

 

NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

The estimated fair value of oil and gas properties and the asset retirement obligation incurred in the drilling of oil and gas wells or assumed in the acquisitions of additional oil and gas working interests are based on an estimated discount cash flow model and market assumptions. The significant Level 3 assumptions used in the calculation of estimated discounted cash flow model include future commodity prices, projections of estimated quantities of oil and gas reserves, expectations for timing and amount of future development, operating and asset retirement costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates. See Note 3 for additional information regarding oil and gas property acquisitions.

 

Laredo estimates the fair value of asset retirement obligations based on the projected discounted future cash outflows required to settle abandonment and restoration liabilities. Such an estimate requires assumptions and judgments regarding the existence of liabilities, the amount and timing of cash outflows required to settle the liability, what constitutes adequate restoration, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, and consideration of changes in legal, regulatory, environmental and political environments. Abandonment and restoration cost estimates are determined in conjunction with Laredo’s reserve engineers based on historical information regarding costs incurred to abandon and restore similar well sites, information regarding current market conditions and costs, and knowledge of subject well sites and properties. Asset retirement obligation fair value measurements in the current period were Level 3 fair value measurements. As further described in Note 5, the Company recognizes the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Asset retirement obligations are not measured at fair value subsequent to initial recognition.

 

NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Transactions between related parties are considered to be related party transactions even though they may not be given accounting recognition. FASB ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures (“FASB ASC 850”) requires that transactions with related parties that would make a difference in decision making shall be disclosed so that users of the consolidated financial statements can evaluate their significance. Related party transactions typically occur within the context of the following relationships:

 

  Affiliates of the entity;

 

  Entities for which investments in their equity securities is typically accounted for under the equity method by the investing entity;

 

  Trusts for the benefit of employees;

 

  Principal owners of the entity and members of their immediate families;

 

  Management of the entity and members of their immediate families.

 

  Other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.

 

On November 27, 2023, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note, (the “Demand Note”), and an Amended and Restated Membership Interest Pledge Agreement, (the “Lustre Pledge Agreement”) with the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Under the Demand Note, the Company promises to pay on demand the principal sum of all disbursements made to the Company up to $400,000 plus interest accrued at an annual rate of 10%. As of August 31, 2024, the aggregate amount of advances, excluding accrued interest, was $292,099. The Demand Note is secured by all of the Company’s interests in Lustre, pursuant to the terms of the Lustre Pledge Agreement.

 

On July 22, 2024, Mr. Robert Adamo advanced $50,000 to Lustre. The transaction is undocumented, but the funds were to ensure that Lustre had monies available to secure a SWD well to support drilling activity in the Lustre oil field. The repayment terms are subject to negotiation.

 

Accrued payables contain $125,000 for each of our two outside board members who have not been receiving current board stipends. 

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(UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 12 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 Share Based Compensation

 

No option grants were made in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended August 31, 2024. There were 21,100,000 shares underlying option grants as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024 at a weighted average exercise price of $0.08 per share.

 

Option grants for the purchase of 15,075,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.06 per share were made during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The grants were issued under the Laredo Oil, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan once the plan became effective with the filing on Form S-8 dated June 14, 2023. Except for an option grant for the purchase of 1,100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.38 per share, all previously granted options to purchase common stock under the Laredo Oil, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan totaling 4,825,000 shares were canceled and reissued under the new incentive plan.

 

The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of options granted under our stock incentive plan.

 

The grant date fair value of the stock option grants during the three months ending August 31, 2023 totaled $721,110. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating these values were based on the following:

 

    2023  
Risk-free interest rate   3.99%  
Expected dividend yield   0%  
Expected volatility   281.3%  
Expected life of options   5.0 years  

 

The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a bond with a similar term. The Company does not anticipate declaring dividends in the foreseeable future. Volatility is estimated based on the historical share prices over the same period as the expected life of the option. The Company uses the simplified method for determining the expected term of its stock options.

 

Share based compensation for stock option grants totaling $0 and $721,110 is recorded in general, selling and administrative expense during the three months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Restricted Stock

 

During the first fiscal quarter of 2025, the Company sold 939,535 shares of common stock (the “Shares”) to accredited investors at an average price of $0.4524 per share for gross proceeds of $425,000. There were no finder’s fees related to the sales of the shares. The Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act.

 

The Company granted no shares of restricted stock as compensation during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. 

 

Warrants

 

No warrants were issued during the first quarters of fiscal years 2025 or 2024. At August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, the Company had 1,000,000 warrants to purchase common stock at $0.06 per share and 260,870 warrants to purchase common stock at $0.23 per share.

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NOTE 13 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Convertible Debt

 

On December 29, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreements with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $60,500, receiving $50,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory notes had an original issue discount of $5,500. An additional $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The total of $10,500 recorded by the Company as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The convertible note is due one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% to the average of the three lowest bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. On July 1, 2024, the Company repaid the note. The repayment totaled $69,190.12, comprised of $60,500 in principal and $8,690.12 in related accrued interest and prepayment penalty interest. The Company recorded the related deferred debt discount and debt issue costs, totaling $5,316, as interest expense.

 

On November 27, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $66,000, receiving $55,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory note had an original issue discount of $6,000. Further, $5,000 debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The total of $11,000 recorded as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The convertible note is due in one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. On May 28, 2024 and May 30, 2024, the note was converted into 174,675 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.393 per share in full satisfaction of the note. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction.

 

On September 6, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $71,225, receiving $60,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory note had an original issue discount of $6,475. Further $4,750 debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The total of $11,225 recorded as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The convertible note is due in one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. On March 14, 2024 and March 15, 2024, the note was converted into 343,385 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.21572 per share in full satisfaction of the note. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction.

 

In March, April and May of 2023, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued three convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $212,025 (the “Convertible Notes”), receiving $180,000 in net cash proceeds. The Convertible Notes had an original issue discount of $19,275. The Company deducted $12,750 in additional debt issue costs from the gross proceeds it received from the Convertible Notes. The Company is amortizing a total of $32,025 recorded as debt discount using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes are due in one year from the date of issuance, accrue interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and are convertible 180 days after issuance into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% (30% for the April 2023 note) of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. During September 2023, the Company converted the $70,125 in principal and $2,805 in accrued interest pursuant to a Convertible Note dated March 1, 2023. To satisfy the obligation, the Company issued to the noteholder 1,398,760 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an average price of $0.05214 per share. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction. In November 2023, the Company converted $59,675 in principal and $2,387 in accrued interest for settlement of the note issued in April and also converted $34,000 as a partial principal settlement of the note issued in May of 2023. As settlement of the notes, the Company issued to the noteholder 2,505,743 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.03833 per share. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction. In December 2023, the Company converted an additional $48,225 in principal and $3,289 in accrued interest to stock satisfying payment of the note issued in May through issuance of 1,350,396 shares of the Company’s common stock to the noteholder at an average price of $0.038147 per share. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction. All of these notes have been satisfied in full.

 

The Company has the right to prepay the Convertible Notes at any time during the first six months the Convertible Notes are outstanding at the rate of (a) 110% of the unpaid principal amount of such note plus interest, during the first 120 days the note is outstanding, and (b) 115% of the unpaid principal amount of such note plus interest between days 121 and 180 after the issuance date of the note. The Convertible Notes may not be prepaid after the 180th day following the issuance date unless the applicable note holders agree to such repayment and such terms.

 

The Company agreed to reserve the number of shares of its common stock that may be issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes while the Convertible Notes are outstanding.

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NOTE 13 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued

 

The Convertible Notes provide for standard and customary events of default, such as failing to timely make payments under the Convertible Notes when due, the failure of the Company to timely comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reporting requirements and the failure to maintain a listing on the OTC Markets. The Convertible Notes also contain customary positive and negative covenants. The Convertible Notes include penalties and damages payable to the noteholders in the event the Company does not comply with the terms of the Convertible Notes, including in the event the Company does not issue shares of common stock to the noteholders upon conversion of the Convertible Notes within the time periods set forth therein. Additionally, upon the occurrence of certain defaults, as described in the Convertible Notes, the Company is required to pay the noteholders liquidated damages in addition to the amount owed under the Convertible Notes (including in some cases up to 300% of the amount of the applicable Convertible Note).

 

At no time may the Convertible Notes be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock if such conversion would result in the noteholders and their affiliates owning shares representing in excess of 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The proceeds from the Convertible Notes could be used by the Company for general corporate purposes.

 

12% Secured Promissory Note

 

On March 23, 2023, an individual accredited investor paid the Company the aggregate amount of $100,000 for a Secured Promissory Note, (the “Note”). The Note will accrue interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 12.0% per annum and has a maturity date of March 23, 2024. Interest will be due and payable monthly in arrears. The Note is secured by certain equipment owned by the Company pursuant to a Security Agreement with the Lender. On May 23, 2023, the Note was increased by $83,000 to an aggregate principal amount of $183,000. During June, July and August, 2023, the investor contributed an additional $102,061 under the Note, bringing the aggregate principal amount to $285,061. On November 24, 2023, the investor added another $25,000 to the Note bringing the total principal outstanding to $310,061. Interest on the Note is paid monthly.

 

12% Nine Month Promissory Note

 

On May 22, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% promissory note in the principal amount of $94,580 receiving $75,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $14,580. In addition, $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The promissory note is due February 28, 2025 and is repaid with the first installment of $52,964.50 due November 30, 2024 and three equal monthly installments of $17,655 starting December 30, 2024. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 39% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. As of August 31, 2024, the principal balance of the note was $94,580.

 

On February 22, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% promissory note in the principal amount of $66,000 receiving $50,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $11,000. In addition, $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The promissory note is due November 30, 2024 and is repaid with the first installment of $36,960 due August 30, 2024 and three equal monthly installments of $12,320 starting September 30, 2024. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 39% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. As of August 31, 2024 $36,960 was outstanding.

 

13% Nine Month Promissory Note

 

On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued a 13% promissory note in the principal amount of $74,750 receiving $60,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $9,750. In addition, $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The promissory note is due September 15, 2024 and is repaid in nine equal installments of $9,385.23 with the first payment due January 15, 2024. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 35% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. The balance owed on May 31, 2024 was $37,540 and $46,926 was repaid during fiscal year 2024. On August 31, 2024, the last payment of $9,385 was outstanding.

 

15% Nine Month Promissory Note

 

On October 26, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $97,750 and received $80,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $12,750 and $5,000 in debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The Company is amortizing the total of $17,750 recorded as debt discount using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The note is due nine months following the date of issuance and accrues interest at 15% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default). Accrued, unpaid interest and outstanding principal is due in nine equal monthly payments of $12,490.23, starting on November 30, 2023. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 35% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. On August 31, 2024, the note was fully repaid.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 13 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued

 

12% One Year Promissory Notes 

 

On January 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $197,313, receiving $150,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory note had an original issue discount of $21,450, and an additional $3,750 in debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The total of $25,200 recorded as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity date of the convertible promissory note. The note is due one year following the date of issuance and accrues interest at 12% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and upon event of default are convertible at 75% of the lowest closing bid price during the 10 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. Accrued, unpaid interest and outstanding principal is due in ten equal monthly payments of $22,099.10, starting on February 15, 2023. The note and accrued interest were repaid in full and the note canceled with the last and final payment made November 2023.

 

Promissory Note

 

The Company entered into a Secured Promissory Note, dated June 28, 2022 (the “Secured Note”), with the initial principal amount of $750,000. The Secured Note is payable to Cali Fields LLC (the “Lender”). The Secured Note accrues interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 15.0% per annum. The Company may prepay the Secured Note in whole or in part, without penalty, with any such payment being applied first to any accrued and unpaid interest, and then to the principal amount. The Secured Note has a maturity date of December 31, 2023. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023 the $750,000 note is recorded as current and outstanding. Starting on January 1, 2024, the Company is accruing interest at the rate of 18.0% per annum.

 

As partial consideration for the Lender’s advance of the principal amount of the Secured Note, the Company agreed to pay the Lender a quarterly revenue royalty equal to 0.5% of the consolidated revenue of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries from the production of oil, gas, gas liquids and all other hydrocarbons, recognized by the Company during the most recent calendar quarter during the “Royalty Period,” from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2027.

 

The Secured Note is secured by the Company’s fifty percent (50%) interest in Cat Creek.

 

Secured Convertible Debt

 

The Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement dated September 23, 2022 (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), for the issuance of secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of up to $7,500,000. The notes are secured by the membership interest in Hell Creek Crude, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to this Note Purchase Agreement, during September, October and November 2022, the Company issued four promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $290,000 and accrued interest at 10% per annum, later increased to 12% per annum. In December 2022, January 2023 and February 2023, the Company issued three additional promissory notes totaling $250,000. During June 2023 and August 2023, the Company entered into an additional $85,000 of secured convertible promissory notes increasing the aggregate principal issued to $625,000. Under the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company may issue additional promissory notes, up to the $7,500,000 total principal amount. The promissory notes accrue interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 12.0% per annum, payable quarterly starting September 30, 2023, and are convertible into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. The notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement have a maturity date of September 30, 2025. In January 2024, noteholders contributed $575,000 of their notes plus accrued interest of $73,695 to the Participation Agreement pertaining to the three well drilling program in the Midfork Field in Montana (See Footnote 1). The notes were exchanged for a net working interest in the well and will participate in cash flows produced by the first well drilled. In the event of a dry hole, the notes will be reinstated at $648,204 and accrue interest on that amount thereafter. On July 1, 2024, a promissory note totaling $50,000 was extinguished and exchanged for 100,000 shares of Laredo common stock pursuant to a stock purchase agreement. As of August 31, 2024, no notes were outstanding.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 13 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued

 

Alleghany Notes

 

Schedule of Notes Payable – Related Party

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Total note payable – Alleghany  $617,934   $617,934 
Less amounts classified as current   617,934    617,934 
           
Note payable – Alleghany, net of current portion  $-   $- 

 

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Company entered into two Loan Agreements with Alleghany Capital for a combined available borrowing limit of $350,000. The notes accrued interest on the outstanding principal of $350,000 at the rate of 6% per annum, with an amended due date of December 31, 2020.

 

In connection with the SORC Purchase Transaction, the notes were amended, restated and consolidated into one note including all accrued interest through December 31, 2020, for a total of $631,434 (the “Senior Consolidated Note”) with a maturity date of June 30, 2022. The Senior Consolidated Note requires any stock issuances for cash be utilized to pay down the outstanding loan balance unless written consent is obtained from Alleghany. As part of the SORC Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to secure repayment of the Senior Consolidated Note with certain equipment and to reduce the note balance with any proceeds received from any sales of such equipment. During the five months ending May 31, 2021, the Company repaid $13,500 of the Senior Consolidated Note upon the sale of certain equipment. The note bore no interest until January 1, 2022 whereupon the interest rate increased to 5% per annum through maturity. Principal with all accrued and unpaid interest is due at maturity. In connection with the SORC acquisition purchase price allocation, the Company recorded a debt discount totaling $30,068 in recognition of imputed interest on the Senior Consolidated Note, to be amortized over the first year of the note term. The debt discount has been fully amortized as of December 31, 2021. In August 2022, the Company entered an amendment to the Senior Consolidated Note whereby the maturity date of the loan was extended to December 31, 2023 in exchange for an interest rate to 8% per annum commencing July 1, 2022. Further, the revenue royalty as defined in the Purchase Agreement increased from 5% to 6% as the loan was not paid prior to December 31, 2022. As of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, the Senior Consolidated Note is recorded as current and remains outstanding.

 

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Total PPP Loan  $

937,224

   $954,112 
Less amounts classified as current   64,866    66,379 
           
PPP loan, excluding current portion  $

872,358

   $887,733 

 

On April 28, 2020, the Company entered into a Note (the “Note”) with IBERIABANK for $1,233,656 pursuant to the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (“CARES Act”) In June 2020, the Flexibility Act which amended the CARES Act was signed into law. Pursuant to the Flexibility Act, the Note continues to accrue interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 1% per annum. In addition, the initial two-year Note term has been extended to five years through mutual agreement with IBERIABANK as allowed under Flexibility Act provisions.

 

In February 2021, the Company drew an additional $1,233,655 under the PPP Second Draw Loans, bringing the total principal borrowed to $2,467,311. The additional draw is under the same terms and conditions as the first PPP loan.

 

The Flexibility Act also provides that if a borrower does not apply for forgiveness of a loan within 10 months after the last day of the measurement period (“covered period”), the PPP loan is no longer deferred and the borrower must begin paying principal and interest. In addition, the Flexibility Act extended the length of the covered period from eight weeks to 24 weeks from receipt of proceeds, while allowing borrowers that received PPP loans before June 5, 2020 to determine, at their sole discretion, a covered period of either 8 weeks or 24 weeks.

 

No interest or principal will be due during the deferral period, although interest will continue to accrue over this period. As of May 31, 2022, interest totaling $15,353 is recorded in accrued interest on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. After the deferral period and after considering any loan forgiveness applicable to the Note, any remaining principal and accrued interest will be payable in substantially equal monthly installments over the remaining term of the Note.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

 

NOTE 13 – NOTES PAYABLE - continued

 

The Company did not provide any collateral or guarantees for the loan, nor did the Company pay any facility charge to obtain the loan. The Note provides for customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make payment, bankruptcy, breaches of representations and material adverse effects. The Company may prepay the Note at any time without payment of any penalty or premium.

 

The Company applied for forgiveness of the first PPP note and in July 2021 received notice that $1,209,809 of the $1,233,656 note payable balance has been forgiven. The portion of the loan forgiven has been recorded as income from the extinguishment of its loan obligation as of the date when the Company is legally released from being the primary obligor in accordance with ASC 405-20-40-1. Monthly payments commenced on September 1, 2021 and as of May 31, 2024, the Company owes $5,264 with respect to the remaining balance on the first Note.

 

In April 2022, the Company applied for partial forgiveness of the PPP Second Draw Loan and received notice that $67,487 of the principal and related interest balance has been forgiven and is recorded as income from the extinguishment of the loan obligation. Monthly payments of $26,752 commenced on June 3, 2022. The Company was in arrears on payments on the second PPP Note and on December 5, 2023 entered into a Payment Plan arrangement for the PPP Second Draw Loan. Under the terms of the Plan, the Company agreed to pay the SBA the principal amount of $979,178 and 180 monthly payments of $5,860 which includes interest. The Company made the first payment under the Plan in December 2023. If the Company does not make the payments described in the Plan pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the entire remaining amount will be subject to collection activities by the Department of Treasury. The Company may also be subject to additional accrued interest and collection fees of 30% or more if it does not make the payments pursuant to the Plan. As of August 31, 2024, the Company is current and compliant with the restructured payment plan. As of August 31, 2024, the Company owes $937,224 with respect to the remaining balance on the Second Note.

 

NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

 

Litigation

 

On March 20, 2023, Capex Oilfield Services, Inc. (“Capex”) filed a lawsuit against Lustre in the Montana Tenth Judicial District Court, Petroleum County, demanding payment of $377,190 plus interest and collection costs for services provided by Capex to drill the Olfert 11-4 well. On January 29, 2024, the court issued a Stipulated Judgment and Order in favor of Capex for $354,267.29 plus interest in the amount of $79,224.89 plus future accruing costs and interest of 18% per annum. The same day, Lustre entered into a Payment Arrangement Plan to pay $5,000 per month until the judgement is satisfied. As of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively, the estimated amounts due to Capex totaling $428,952 and $428,019 have been recorded in accounts payable.

 

On May 18, 2023, Capstar Drilling, Inc.(“Capstar”) filed a lawsuit against Lustre in the Montana Seventeenth Judicial District Court, Valley County, demanding payment of $298,050 plus interest and collection costs for services provided by Capstar to drill the Olfert 11-4 well. On July 18, 2024, the court issued a Order to Adopt Stipulation to Judgment in favor of Capstar in the sum of $276,815 principal balance, plus interest in the amount of $49,675, plus court costs for a total judgment of $326,650 with post judgment interest of 10% per annum. As of August 31, and May 31, 2024, respectively, the estimated amounts due to Capstar totaling $341,994 and $333,354 have been recorded in accounts payable.

 

On August 29, 2023, Warren Well Service, Inc. (“Warren Well”) filed a lawsuit against Lustre in the Montana Seventeenth Judicial District Court, Valley County, demanding payment of $164,235 plus interest and collection costs for services provided by Warren Well to drill the Olfert 11-4 well. A trial date has been set for November 19, 2024 and Lustre intends to negotiate ongoing payment terms with Warren Well prior to that date. As of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively, the estimated amounts due to Warren Well totaling $201,439 and $196,679 have been recorded in accounts payable.

 

On September 16, 2024, Lustre has acquired three saltwater disposal wells in Valley County, Montana and will attempt to dewater and bring the Olfert 11-4 well into production as soon as practical and reimburse all unpaid vendors, including Capex, Capstar and Warren Well, from proceeds from such production.

 

Except as set forth above, the Company is not currently involved in any other legal proceedings, and it is not aware of any other pending or potential legal actions.

 

Revenue Royalty - In accordance with the Securities Purchase Agreement, Laredo agreed to pay to Alleghany a revenue royalty of 5.0% of the Company’s future revenues and net profits relating to oil, gas, gas liquids and all other hydrocarbons, subject to certain adjustments, for a period of seven years ending December 31, 2027. Further, due to the loan nonpayment prior to December 31, 2022, the revenue royalty as defined in the Purchase Agreement increased from 5% to 6%.

 

In accordance with the Secured Promissory Note, Laredo agreed to pay a revenue royalty of 0.5% on consolidated revenue of Laredo arising from the direct production of oil and gas. The royalty period extends from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2027.

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(UNAUDITED)
 

NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On September 16, 2024, Lustre Oil Company, LLC acquired the Cranston salt-water disposal well (“SWD”) and two additional shut-in wells that will be converted into SWD wells, all located in Valley County, Montana

 

Between August 31, 2024 and October 15, 2024, the Company has raised $375,000 through the issuance of 872,093 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.43 per share.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE 

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) of Laredo Oil, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) for the quarter ended August 31, 2024, includes consolidated comparative financial statements and disclosures for the quarter ended August 31, 2023 which have been restated from the Form 10-Q previously filed for the quarter ended August 31, 2023 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on October 23, 2023 (the “2023 Original Filing”). 

 

Reference Note 2 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements for detailed disclosure of items amended by this restatement.

 

Restatement of the Financial Statement for Fiscal Quarter Ended August 31, 2023 

 

This Form 10-Q restates the 2023 Original Filing and related disclosures arising from an impairment analysis during the 2024 audit and the related reaudit of the Company’s fiscal year 2023 financial statements. 

 

The reaudit requirement was authorized by the Company during the audit engagement for the year ended May 31, 2024. For the year ended May 31, 2024, a new auditing firm was engaged to replace the previous auditing firm, BF Borgers CPA PC (“Borgers”), who performed the audit in connection with the financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2023 included in the 2023 Original Filing. 

 

During the 2024 audit that was in progress, on May 3, 2024 the SEC entered, and the Company became aware of, an order instituting settled administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings against Borgers, which order includes denying Borgers the privilege of appearing or practicing before the SEC as an accountant. The Company and its new auditing firm determined that the 2023 audit performed by Borgers should not be included in the 2024 filing, and the Company expanded its engagement with the new auditing firm to include a reaudit of the 2023 financial statements. 

 

In the course of the 2023 reaudit, procedures were applied that led the Company and the new auditors to believe sufficient audit procedures were not performed by Borgers when auditing the 2023 financial statements. 

 

For the year ended May 31, 2024, management applied accounting procedures to examine the need for an impairment adjustment to the carrying value of its unevaluated oil and natural gas properties. A triggering event related to the evaluation of the economic viability related to the Company’s Olfert 11-4 well on May 31, 2024 was noted. Although negotiation discussions with salt-water disposal well operators in the area have been in progress for over two years, there was no assurance that access would, in fact, be attained in a timely manner. Additionally, the value of the Company’s Cat Creek Holdings, LLC (“Cat Creek”) equity method investment was determined to have no continuing value. The conclusion reached was to impair 100% of the carrying value of the Company’s oil assets associated with the well and the remaining Cat Creek investment balance as of May 31, 2023. The new auditing firm recommends that this higher impairment is more in line with the standard practices within the oil and gas exploration industry during periods in which unevaluated oil wells and loss producing investments are recorded.

 

Given the combined auditing engagement for 2023 with the audit for 2024, the Company recorded an impairment adjustment as of May 31, 2023 and at May 31, 2024. As a result, our previously issued 2024 financial statements included in the Original Filing should no longer be relied upon.

 

Except for the changes relating to this impairment adjustment for 2023 and changes relating to asset adjustments, no other changes have been made to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2023. Reference Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. 

 

References to our website throughout this Form 10-Q are provided for convenience only and the content on our website does not constitute a part of, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into, this filing.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

From time to time, we may provide information, whether orally or in writing, including certain statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which are deemed to be “forward-looking” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Litigation Reform Act”). These forward- looking statements and other information are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by us using information currently available.

 

The words “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or intended or using other similar expressions. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

 

In accordance with the provisions of the Litigation Reform Act, we are making investors aware that such forward-looking statements, because they relate to future events, are by their very nature subject to many important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, any exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other public statements we make.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

 

Business

 

We are an oil exploration and production company, primarily engaged in acquisition and exploration efforts to find mineral reserves on various properties. From our inception in March 2008 through October 2009, we were primarily engaged in acquisition and exploration efforts for mineral properties. Beginning in October 2009, we shifted our focus to locating mature oil fields with the intention of acquiring those oil fields and recovering stranded oil reserves using enhanced recovery methods. From June 14, 2011 to December 31, 2020, we were a management services company, managing the acquisition and operation of mature oil fields, focused on the recovery of “stranded” oil from those mature fields using enhanced oil recovery methods for our then sole customer, Stranded Oil Resources Corporation, or SORC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation, or Alleghany. We performed those services in exchange for a quarterly management fee and reimbursement from SORC of our employee related expenses. Such fees and reimbursements were effectively all of our revenues prior to the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany described below.

 

On December 31, 2020, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany. Under that agreement, we purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of SORC. As consideration for the SORC shares, we paid Alleghany $72,678 in cash and agreed to pay Alleghany a seven-year royalty of 5.0% of our future revenues and net profits from our oil, gas, gas liquids and all other hydrocarbon operations, subject to certain adjustments. Currently, SORC is not conducting any ongoing operations. 

 

Prior to December 31, 2020, while implementing underground gravity drainage, or UGD, projects for Allegheny, we gained specialized know-how and operational experience in evaluating, acquiring, operating and developing oil and gas properties, as well as expertise in designing, drilling and producing conventional oil wells. Based upon that know-how, we identified and acquired 45,246 gross acres, and 37,932 net acres, of mineral property interests in the State of Montana. We began drilling an exploratory well in Montana during May 2022. That well, named the Olfert 11-4 well, has not yet been completed or put into production. More recently, we are continuing our efforts to complete the Olfert 11-4 well and begin commercial production. We have also developed relationships with Texakoma Exploration and Production, LLC, or Texakoma, and Erehwon Oil & Gas, LLC, or Erehwon, designed to develop our acquired mineral property acreage. We also have raised $2,034,000 from accredited investors pursuant to a participation agreement to fund the development of up to three wells in the Midfork oil field in Montana. The first well, Reddig 11-21, has been drilled and is in the process of being put into production. We are continually attempting to raise additional funds to develop our other mineral property interests we have purchased. We also have a 50% interest in the Cat Creek oil field, located in Montana. Our various projects and relationships are described in more detail below. Our ability to secure additional funding will determine whether we can achieve any future production for the acreage, and if we can secure such financing, the pace of field development. 

 

Relationship with Erehwon Oil & Gas, LLC

 

In connection with securing this acreage in Montana, Lustre Oil Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Lustre”), entered into an Acquisition and Participation Agreement (the “Erehwon APA”) and subsequent amendments with Erehwon Oil & Gas, LLC (“Erehwon”) to acquire oil and gas interests and drill, complete, re-enter, re-complete, sidetrack, and equip wells in Valley County, Daniels County and Roosevelt County, Montana. The amended Erehwon APA specifies calculations for royalty interests and working interests for the first ten well completions and first ten well recompletions and for all additional wells and recompletions thereafter. Lustre will acquire mineral leases and pay 100% of the costs and the split between Erehwon and Lustre will be 20%/80%. Under the amended Erehwon APA, Lustre will fund 100% of the construction costs of the first ten wells and first ten completions. Until payout as defined is attained, the distribution split between Erehwon and Lustre will be 10%/90%, thereafter, 20%/80%. Any additional wells will be funded 80% by Lustre and 20% by Erehwon. 

 

Royalty expenses for these wells will consist of a royalty interest to the landowner and an overriding royalty interest of between 3% and 6% to two individuals who generated the prospects. Those individuals will also receive an amount equal to 5% of the cost of the first ten new wells we complete and the first ten completed recompletions. 

 

Hell Creek Crude, LLC Midfork Field Production Well 

 

In December 2023, we entered into a Participation Agreement, through Hell Creek Crude, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary (“HCC”), Erehwon, and various accredited investors. The Participation Agreement provided us with $2,034,000 to acquire certain leases and to drill a development well in the Midfork Field in Montana. Several of the investors also hold $575,000 of our convertible debt, plus accrued interest of $73,317, which indebtedness is included as investments under the Participation Agreement. 

 

Until the total of the $2,682,317 in cash, notes and accrued interest is repaid to the various investors under the terms of the Participation Agreement, the net working interest payments from the Participation Agreement will be split between the various investors and HCC and Erehwon, collectively on a 90%/10% basis. After the repayment to the investors, the split between the investors, on one hand, and HCC and Erehwon, on the other hand, will be on a 50%/50% basis. After the development well is drilled under the Participation Agreement, the investors will have the option to invest in up to two additional wells in the field. 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – continued

 

Olfert 11-4 Montana Well 

 

In January 2022, we executed a Net Profits Interest Agreement with Erehwon and Olfert No. 11-4 Holdings, LLC, or Olfert Holdings, for the purpose of funding the first well, named Olfert #11-4, under the Acquisition and Participation Agreement described above. In exchange for Olfert Holdings’ funding of the development of Olfert #11-4, Olfert Holdings receives 90% of amounts resulting from Olfert #11-4 prior to “Payout” and 50% after “Payout.” The Net Profits Interest Agreement defines “Payout” as the point in time when the aggregate of all ‘Net Profits Interest’ payments made to Olfert Holdings under the agreement equals 105% of the total well development costs. 

 

We also entered into the Olfert Holdings operating agreement, under which we agreed to make a capital contribution to Olfert Holdings in the amount of $500,000, out of a total of $1,500,000 of capital to be raised by Olfert Holdings. As of May 31, 2024, we were credited with a contribution of $59,935 in market value of well development costs, representing a 4.4% interest in Olfert Holdings. Since then, other investors, including our Chief Financial Officer, assumed and funded our remaining capital commitment under the Olfert Holdings operating agreement. 

 

As part of our annual impairment analysis and in conjunction with our annual financial audit, we decided to take an accounting impairment charge to reduce the asset value of the Olfert 11-4 well to salvage value. Although we still are working to put the well into production, it has been two years since the well was shut-in pending gaining access to a proximate salt-water disposal well making the well economically viable. Although the asset carrying value of the well has been reduced, we will continue to complete the well and bring it into production.

 

Development Agreement with Texakoma Exploration and Production, LLC 

 

Effective July 18, 2023, Lustre and Erehwon entered into an Exploration and Development Agreement (the “Development Agreement”), with Texakoma. The Development Agreement provides for the exploration and development of the “Lustre Field Prospect” described in the Development Agreement. Lustre and Erehwon are also parties to an existing Acquisition and Participation Agreement, under which those parties agreed to acquire certain oil and gas interests, and drill, complete, re-enter, re-complete, sidetrack, and equip wells, in certain counties in Montana. 

 

Under the terms of the Development Agreement, Texakoma agreed to pay Lustre and Erehwon, jointly, the following amounts: (i) $175,000 on or before July 21, 2023; and (ii) another $175,000 upon the “spudding” of the initial test well subject to rig availability. Upon the spudding of that test well, Lustre and Erehwon were required to deliver to Texakoma a partial assignment of an 85% working interest in the oil and gas leases covering the first two initial drilling and spacing units. The first payment under the Development Agreement was paid by Texakoma at the end of August 2023, and the second $175,000 payment on September 29, 2023. 

 

The two test wells were successfully drilled and Texakoma paid 100% of the costs associated with the drilling and completion of the wells. Lustre and Erehwon jointly, have an undivided 15% working interest, carried through the tanks, in those two wells. In March 2024, Texakoma exercised its option to participate in the development of the remainder of the Lustre Field Prospect. By exercising its option, Texakoma agreed to drill eight additional wells, with Lustre and Erehwon having a 15% working interest carried through the tanks, and to pay Lustre $706,603 spread over four months, for an 85% leasehold interest in the next eight drill sites and a 50% leasehold interest in the balance of the Lustre Field Prospect acreage. As of May 31, 2024, $377,901 of the contractual amount was settled. The remaining balance was paid as of August 1, 2024. The working and net revenue interest in any wells drilled subsequent to the first ten wells will be shared by Texakoma and Lustre and Erehwon, jointly, on a 50:50 basis.

 

Additional Acreage North of the Fort Peck Reservation

 

We are in the process of raising $7.5 million to drill three exploratory wells by selling units of West Fork Resources, LLC. The purpose of the package is to prove up portions of our over 30,000 acres of mineral rights located north of the Fort Peck Reservation at the western edge of the Williston Basin.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – continued

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

 

Wells associated with the Texakoma agreement and the HCC well described above are being put into production pending operational completion of the Cranston saltwater disposal well. Until we receive adequate revenue from those wells, any cash needed for operations and oil field expansion and development will most likely come from the sale of our debt and equity securities. From May 31, 2024 through October 14, 2024, we have raised $800,000 from the sale of 1,811,628 shares of unregistered common stock.  

 

Our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at August 31, 2024 was $1,935,310. Our total debt outstanding as of August 31, 2024 was $3,031,212, including (i) $617,934 owed to Alleghany, which is classified as a current note payable, and (ii) $937,224 pursuant to notes under the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, of which we have classified $872,358 as long-term debt, net of the current portion totaling $64,866, which is classified as a current note payable, (iii) $123,894 short term convertible notes and bridge security , net of deferred debt discount, (iv) a $310,061 revolving note classified as short-term, (v) a $750,000 note payable due to Cali Fields LLC, classified as short-term, and (vi) a $292,099 note payable due to our Chief Financial Officer, classified as short-term.

 

Results of Operations

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended August 31, 2024, the Company recognized $6,048 of revenue from one of the three Texakoma wells being put into production. It is expected that the wells will experience increased production after a proximate SWD well becomes operational.

 

During the three months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, we incurred operating expenses of $670,359 and $1,349,579, respectively. These expenses consisted of general operating expenses incurred in connection with the day-to-day operation of our business, the preparation and filing of our required public reports and stock option compensation expense. The decrease in expenses for the three months ended August 31, 2024, as compared to the same period in 2023, is primarily attributable to stock-based compensation expenses, offset by a net increase in other professional fees including IT, legal and accounting services.

 

During the quarter ended August 31, 2024, we recognized other income related to the final two payments under the Texakoma Development Agreement. During the quarter ended August 31, 2023, we recognized other income and expenses comprised of $175,000 related to the sale of underground drilling equipment that formerly had been used in drilling operations in the Fredonia underground gravity drainage project and $175,000 related to the first payment as required under the Texakoma Development Agreement

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The process of preparing consolidated financial statements requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of liabilities and stockholders’ equity/(deficit) at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates in these consolidated financial statements include estimates related to the valuation of stock-based compensation and asset retirement obligation. Changes in the status of certain facts or circumstances could result in a material change to the estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions.

 

Going Concern

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. We have routinely incurred losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit. We have recently received loans from accredited investors to fund our operations. There is no assurance that such financing will be available in the future to meet our operating needs. This situation raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within the one-year period after the issuance date of the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

 

Our management has undertaken steps to improve operations, with the goal of sustaining operations for the next twelve months and beyond. These steps include an ongoing effort to raise funds through the issuance of debt to fund our well development program and maintain operations. We have attracted and retained key personnel with significant experience in the industry. At the same time, in an effort to control costs, we have required a number of our personnel to multi-task and cover a wider range of responsibilities in an effort to restrict the growth of our headcount. There can be no assurance that we can successfully accomplish these steps and it is uncertain that we will achieve a profitable level of operations and obtain additional financing. We cannot assure you that any additional financing will be available to us on satisfactory terms and conditions, if at all.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of us to continue as a going concern.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – continued

  

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements or other such unrecorded obligations, and we have not guaranteed the debt of any other party.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Our exposure to market risk is confined to our cash equivalents. We invest in high-quality financial instruments, and we believe we are subject to limited credit risk. Due to the short-term nature of our cash, we do not believe that we have any material exposure to interest rate risk arising from our investments.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC. Our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives, and management necessarily is required to use its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, or CEO, and Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure because of a material weakness in our control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Specifically, the Company’s management has concluded that as of August 31, 2024, we had no full-time employees with the requisite expertise in the key functional areas of finance and accounting. As a result, there is a lack of proper segregation of duties necessary to ensure that all transactions are accounted for accurately and in a timely manner. This material weakness resulted in the restatement of the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024. In light of this material weakness, we performed additional analysis as deemed necessary to ensure that our financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q present fairly in all material respects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

 

Our small size and limited resources have prevented us from being able to employ sufficient resources to enable us to have an adequate level of supervision and segregation of duties. Further we have limited specific oil and gas accounting personnel in our accounting department due to our small size, lack of resources and limited technical accountants on staff. This led to material adjustments to oil and gas investment and asset impairment evaluations. It is difficult for us to effectively segregate accounting duties and have proper financial reporting, which creates a material weakness in internal controls. This lack of segregation of duties and limited personnel leads management to conclude that our financial reporting disclosure controls and procedures are not effective to give reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed summarized and reported as and when required.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

None.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

See NOTE 12 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES of PART 1, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

During the first fiscal quarter of 2025 covered by this report, we sold 939,535 shares of common stock for $425,000 at an average price of $0.452 that were not registered under the Securities Act as described in NOTE 10, STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY of PART 1, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Proceeds from the sales were used for general corporate purposes and payment of maturing debt.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The exhibits required to be filed herewith by Item 601 of Regulation S-K, as described in the following index of exhibits, are attached hereto unless otherwise indicated as being incorporated herein by reference, as follows: 

 

3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, included as Exhibit 3.1 in our Form S-1 filed August 25, 2008, File No. 333-153168 and incorporated herein by reference.
   
3.2 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, included as Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed October 22, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
   
3.3 Bylaws, included as Exhibit 3.2 in our S-1 filed August 25, 2008, File No. 333-153168 and incorporated herein by reference.
   
31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1 Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 signed by the Chief Executive Officer
   
32.2 Certificate Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 signed by the Chief Financial Officer

 

101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document  (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
   
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) 

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SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

LAREDO OIL, INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

Date: October 21, 2024 By:  /s/ Mark See  
    Mark See  
    Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board  
       
Date: October 21, 2024 By: /s/ Bradley E. Sparks  
    Bradley E. Sparks  
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director  

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EXHIBIT 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

RULE 13a-14(a) OR 15d-14(a)

 

I, Mark See, Chief Executive Officer of Laredo Oil, Inc., certify that:

 

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2024 of Laredo Oil, Inc., the registrant;

 

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: October 21, 2024  
   
/s/ Mark See   
Mark See  
Chief Executive Officer  

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

RULE 13a-14(a) OR 15d-14(a)

 

I, Bradley E. Sparks, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Laredo Oil, Inc., certify that:

 

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2021 of Laredo Oil, Inc., the registrant;

 

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: October 21, 2024
 
/s/ Bradley E. Sparks  
Bradley E. Sparks
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Laredo Oil, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mark See, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:

 

(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Mark See  
Mark See
Chief Executive Officer
 
Date: October 21, 2024

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Laredo Oil, Inc. on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Bradley E. Sparks, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:

 

(1)the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Bradley E. Sparks  
Bradley E. Sparks
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
Date: October 21, 2024

 

v3.24.3
Cover - shares
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Oct. 15, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31  
Entity File Number 333-153168  
Entity Registrant Name Laredo Oil, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001442492  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Address, Address Line One 2021 Guadalupe Street  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Ste. 260  
Entity Address, City or Town Austin  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 78705  
City Area Code (512)  
Local Phone Number 337-1199  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current No  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   73,804,893
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 1,935,310 $ 1,990,189
Receivables 4,114 8,346
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 89,841 19,941
Total Current Assets 2,029,265 2,018,476
Property and Equipment    
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs 2,475,603 610,663
Property and equipment, net 128,697 135,499
Total Property and Equipment, net 2,604,300 746,162
Other assets 40,000 40,000
TOTAL ASSETS 4,673,565 2,804,638
Current Liabilities    
Accounts payable 2,560,511 2,542,976
Accrued payroll liabilities 3,364,070 3,165,142
Accrued interest 412,547 360,848
Deposit for well development 1,500,000
Deferred well development costs 4,789,327 4,551,577
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs 123,894 288,622
Revolving note 1,060,061 1,060,061
Note payable – related party 292,099 292,099
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount 617,934 617,934
Note payable, current portion 64,866 66,379
Total Current Liabilities 14,785,309 12,945,638
Asset retirement obligation 246,277 157,394
Long-term note, net of current portion 872,358 887,733
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 1,118,635 1,045,127
TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,903,944 13,990,765
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)  
Stockholders’ Deficit    
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 72,932,800 and 71,993,265 issued and outstanding as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024 7,293 7,199
Additional paid in capital 11,955,075 11,530,169
Accumulated deficit (23,192,747) (22,723,495)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit (11,230,379) (11,186,127)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT $ 4,673,565 $ 2,804,638
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued 0 0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding 0 0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 120,000,000 120,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 72,932,800 71,993,265
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 72,932,800 71,993,265
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Revenue $ 6,048
Direct costs
Gross profit (loss) 6,048
Lease operating expense 9,286  
General, selling and administrative expenses 464,219 1,174,961
Consulting and professional services 196,854 174,618
Total Operating expenses 670,359 1,349,579
Operating loss (664,311) (1,349,579)
Other income (expense)    
Other non-operating income 328,702 175,000
Gain on sale of assets 175,000
Interest expense, net (133,643) (120,131)
Net loss $ (469,252) $ (1,119,710)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.01) $ (0.02)
Weighted average number of basic and common shares outstanding 72,370,641 66,220,306
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Deficit (Equity) (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Common Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated) at May. 31, 2023 $ 6,622 $ 10,064,603 $ (19,856,196) $ (9,784,971)
Beginning Balance, Shares at May. 31, 2023 66,220,306      
Net Loss (1,119,710) (1,119,710)
Stock based compensation 721,110 721,110
Ending balance, value at Aug. 31, 2023 $ 6,622 10,785,713 (20,975,906) (10,183,571)
Ending Balance, Shares at Aug. 31, 2023 66,220,306      
Ending balance, value at Aug. 31, 2023 $ 6,622 10,785,713 (20,975,906) (10,183,571)
Ending Balance, Shares at Aug. 31, 2023 66,220,306      
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated) at May. 31, 2024 $ 7,199 11,530,169 (22,723,495) (11,186,127)
Beginning Balance, Shares at May. 31, 2024 71,993,265      
Sale and issuance of common stock $ 94 424,906 425,000
Sale and issuance of common stock, Shares 939,535        
Net Loss (469,252) (469,252)
Stock based compensation        
Ending balance, value at Aug. 31, 2024 $ 7,293 $ 11,955,075 $ (23,192,747) $ (11,230,379)
Ending Balance, Shares at Aug. 31, 2024 72,932,800      
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net loss $ (469,252) $ (1,119,710)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash used in Operating Activities    
Stock based compensation expense 721,110
Depreciation expense 6,802 4,482
Accretion expense
Amortization of debt discount 26,053 13,578
Gain on sale of assets (175,000)
Change in operating assets and liabilities    
Receivables 4,232 1,779
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (69,900) 1,190
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (1,470) 157,467
Accrued payroll 198,928 228,878
Accrued interest 51,699 68,162
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (252,908) (98,064)
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Acquisition of oil and gas assets (1,757,052) (38,164)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,757,052) (38,164)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Proceeds from sale of common stock 375,000
Repayment of convertible debt (110,555) (59,988)
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note 187,061
Repayment of bridge notes (30,226)
Proceeds from prefunded drilling costs 237,750
Proceeds from well development deposit 1,500,000
PPP loan repayments (16,888) (1,648)
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,955,081 125,425
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (54,879) (10,803)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,990,189 13,754
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD 1,935,310 2,951
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable 19,005
Initial asset retirement obligation asset and liability 88,883
Issuance of common stock in exchange for note payable 50,000
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets 175,000
Interest paid $ 25,430 $ 14,642
v3.24.3
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the management of Laredo Oil, Inc. (“the Company”).  

 

The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 31, 2008 under the name of “Laredo Mining, Inc.” with authorized common stock of 90,000,000 shares at $0.0001 par value and authorized preferred stock of 10,000,000 shares at $0.0001 par value. On October 21, 2009 the name was changed to “Laredo Oil, Inc.” During May 2023, the Company board of directors voted to increase the authorized common stock to 120,000,000 shares at $0.0001 which was confirmed by a majority of the shares then outstanding.

 

The Company is an oil exploration and production (“E&P”) company primarily engaged in acquisition and exploration efforts for mineral properties. From its inception in March 2008 through October 2009, the Company was primarily engaged in acquisition and exploration efforts for mineral properties. Beginning in October 2009, the Company shifted its focus to locating mature oil fields with the intention of acquiring those oil fields and recovering stranded oil using enhanced recovery methods. From June 14, 2011 to December 31, 2020, the Company was a management services company, managing the acquisition and operation of mature oil fields, focused on the recovery of “stranded” oil from those mature fields using enhanced oil recovery methods for its then sole customer, Stranded Oil Resources Corporation, or SORC, then a wholly owned subsidiary of Alleghany Corporation. The Company performed those services in exchange for a quarterly management fee and the reimbursement of its employee related expenses from SORC, which fees and reimbursements were effectively all of the Company’s revenues prior to the closing of the Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany described below.

 

On December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany Corporation. Under that agreement, the Company purchased all the issued and outstanding shares of SORC. Currently, there are no ongoing operations being conducted by SORC.

 

Under the Securities Purchase Agreement with Alleghany, the Company also entered into a Consulting Agreement, under which Alleghany paid the Company an aggregate of approximately $1.245 million during calendar year 2021 in exchange for providing Alleghany with one to three years of consulting services from certain of the Company’s employees, including Mark See, its Chief Executive Officer.

 

As of August 31, 2024, the Company has acquired 45,766 gross acres and 38,153 net acres of mineral property interests in Montana. The Company drilled one exploratory well during May 2022, which has been shut-in pending gaining access to a saltwater disposal well allowing economically feasible water disposal. The Company plans to continue to develop the field, depending on funding.

 

In connection with securing this acreage in Montana, Lustre Oil Company LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Lustre”), entered into an Acquisition and Participation Agreement (the “Erehwon APA”), and subsequent amendments, with Erehwon Oil & Gas, LLC and Laris Oil & Gas, LLC (collectively, “Erehwon”) to acquire oil and gas interests and drill, complete, re-enter, re-complete, sidetrack, and equip wells in Valley County, Daniels County and Roosevelt County, Montana. The amended Erehwon APA specifies calculations for royalty interests and working interests for the first ten well completions and first ten well recompletions and for all additional wells and recompletions thereafter. Lustre, as the Operator named in the Erehwon APA, will acquire initial mineral leases and pay 100% of the costs and the split between Erehwon and Lustre will be 20%/80%. Under the Erehwon APA, Lustre will fund 100% of the construction costs of the first ten wells and first ten completions. Until payout, as defined, is attained, the split between Erehwon and Lustre will be 10% to Erehwon and 90% to Lustre. After payout, the split will be 20% to Erehwon and 80% to Lustre. Any additional wells will be funded 100% by Lustre, with a 20% undivided working interest to Erehwon;. Royalty expense will consist of the sum of royalty interest to the landowner and an overriding royalty interest to two individuals (“Prospect Generators”), not to exceed 6% nor be less than 3%. For the first ten new wells and first ten recompletions, Prospect Generators will receive an amount equal to 5% of the cost of each completed and producing well.

 

 

Lustre and Erehwon entered into an Exploration and Development Agreement, dated July 18, 2023 (the “Development Agreement”), with Texakoma Exploration & Production Company (“Texakoma”), for the exploration and development of the “Lustre Field Prospect,” as described in the Development Agreement. Lustre and Erehwon are parties to an existing Acquisition and Participation Agreement, under which those parties agreed to acquire certain oil and gas interests, and drill, complete, re-enter, re-complete, sidetrack, and equip wells, in certain counties in Montana.

 

Under the terms of a Development Agreement, Texakoma agreed to pay Lustre and Erehwon (jointly, “LOC”), the following amounts: (i) $175,000 on or before July 21, 2023; and (ii) another $175,000 upon the “spudding” of the initial test well subject to rig availability. Upon the spudding of that test well, LOC was required to deliver to Texakoma a partial assignment of an 85% working interest in the oil and gas leases covering the first two initial drilling and spacing units. Under the Development Agreement the first payment was paid by Texakoma in August 2023 and the Company received the second payment of $175,000 in September 2023.

 

The two test wells were successfully drilled and Texakoma paid 100% of the costs associated with the drilling and completion of the wells. Lustre and Erehwon jointly have an undivided 15% working interest, carried through the tanks, in those two wells. In March 2024, Texakoma exercised its option to participate in the development of the remainder of the Lustre Field Prospect. By exercising its option, Texakoma agreed to drill eight additional wells, with Lustre and Erehwon having a 15% working interest carried through the tanks, and to pay Lustre $706,603 spread over four months, for an 85% leasehold interest in the next eight drill sites and a 50% leasehold interest in the balance of the Lustre Field Prospect acreage. As of May 31, 2024, Texakoma paid an additional $328,681 in accordance with the contract. The remaining amounts due were paid by the end of first quarter 2025. The working and net revenue interest in any wells drilled subsequent to the first ten wells will be shared by Texakoma and Lustre and Erehwon, jointly, on a 50:50 basis.

 

Following the Texakoma transaction, we retain a 100% leasehold interest and full control of an additional 30,556 net mineral acres in northeastern Montana at the western edge of the Williston Basin.

 

In December 2023, we entered into a Participation Agreement, through Hell Creek Crude, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, Erehwon, and various accredited investors. The Participation Agreement provided us with $2,034,000 to acquire certain leases and to drill a development well in the Midfork Field in Montana. Several of the investors also hold $575,000 of our convertible debt, plus accrued interest of $73,317, which indebtedness is included as investments under the Participation Agreement. 

 

Until the total of the $2,682,317 in cash, notes and accrued interest is repaid to the various investors under the terms of the Participation Agreement, the net working interest payments from the Participation Agreement will be split between the various investors and HCC and Erehwon, collectively on a 90%/10% basis. After the repayment to the investors, the split between the investors, on one hand, and HCC and Erehwon, on the other hand, will be on a 50%/50% basis. After the development well is drilled under the Participation Agreement, the investors will have the option to invest in up to two additional wells in the field. 

v3.24.3
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Restatement Of Previously Issued Financial Statements  
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 – RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Subsequent to the initial issuance of the Company’s 2023 financial statements on September 23, 2023, management reconsidered the estimate previously applied in its valuation of the Olfert 11-4 exploratory well drilled in the spring and summer of 2022. The well encountered salt-water in amounts making it uneconomical to operate due to the lack of a proximate salt-water disposal well and was shut-in during September 2022 pending gaining access to a closer disposal well. Two years later, the well remains shut-in as the Company has yet to economically solve the water disposal issue. Until a solution is found, the well is unevaluated and written down, although the Company continues to plan on developing the well if feasible. After experiencing continued losses in its equity method investment in Cat Creek Holdings, LLC, the Company has reconsidered its valuation of the entity and written it down to zero.

 

 

The following table summarizes the impacts of the changes in estimates on the Company’s financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2023: 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
              
   Impact of change of estimates 
   As previously
reported
   Adjustments   As Restated
August 31,
2023
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  $2,951   $-   $2,951 
Receivables   175,000    -    175,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   35,359    -    35,359 
Total Current Assets   213,310    -    213,310 
                
Property and Equipment               
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs   4,434,055    (4,089,201)   344,854 
Property and equipment, net   204,700    (55,754)   148,946 
Total Property and Equipment, net   4,638,755    (4,144,955)   493,800 
                
Other assets   30,000    -    30,000 
Equity method investment – Olfert   37,630    (37,630)   - 
Equity method investment – Cat Creek   228,832    (228,832)   - 
                
TOTAL ASSETS  $5,148,527   $4,411,417   $737,110 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT               
Current Liabilities               
Accounts payable  $2,180,468   $241,545   $2,422,013 
Accrued payroll liabilities   2,491,328    -    2,491,328 
Accrued interest   278,576    -    278,576 
Deferred well development costs   1,799,260    -    1,799,260 
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs   878,388    -    878,388 
Revolving note   1,035,061    -    1,035,061 
Note payable – related party   292,099    -    292,099 
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount   617,934    -    617,934 
Note payable, current portion   528,568    -    528,568 
Total Current Liabilities   10,101,682    241,545    10,343,227 
                
Asset retirement obligation   69,482    51,590    121,072 
Long-term note, net of current portion   456,382    -    456,382 
Total Noncurrent Liabilities   525,864    51,590    577,454 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES   10,627,546    293,135    10,920,681 
                
Commitments and Contingencies               
                
Stockholders’ Deficit               
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding   -    -     -  
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 66,220,206 issued and outstanding as of August 31 and May 31, 2023  $6,622    -   $6,622 
Additional paid in capital   10,711,488    74,225    10,785,713 
Accumulated deficit   (16,197,129)   (4,778,777)   (20,975,906)
                
Total Stockholders’ Deficit   (5,479,019)   (4,704,552)   (10,183,571)
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT  $5,148,527   $(4,411,417)  $737,110 

  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   As
previously
reported
   Adjustments   Quarter
ended
August 31,
2023
(Restated)
 
Revenue  $-   $-   $- 
                
Direct costs   -    -    - 
                
Gross profit (loss)   -    -    - 
                
General, selling and administrative expenses   1,177,124    (2,163)   1,174,961 
Consulting and professional services   174,618    -    174,618 
                
Total Operating Expense   1,351,742    (2,163)   1,349,579 
                
Operating loss   (1,351,742)   2,163    (1,349,579)
                
Other income/(expense)               
Other non-operating income   175,000    -    175,000 
Gain on sale of assets   175,000    -    175,000 
Equity method loss/impairment   (20,662)   20,662    - 
Interest expense, net   (96,386)   (23,745)   (120,131)
                
Net loss  $(1,118,790)   (920)  $(1,119,710)
                
Net loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.02)       $(0.02)
                
Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding   66,220,306         66,220,306 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

           Quarter
ended
 
   As previously
reported
   Adjustment   August 31,
2023
(Restated)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net loss  $(1,118,790)   (920)  $(1,119,710)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:               
Stock based compensation expense   721,110    -    721,110 
Amortization of debt discount   13,578    -    13,578 
Equity method investment loss/impairment   20,662    (20,662)   - 
Depreciation   5,100    (618)   4,482 
Accretion expense   1,544    (1,544)   - 
Gain on sale of assets   (175,000)   -    (175,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
    Accounts receivable – related party   1,779    -    1,779 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,190    -    1,190 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   158,405    (938)   157,467 
Accrued payroll liabilities   228,878    -    228,878 
Accrued interest   68,162    -    68,162 
                
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (73,382)   (24,682)   (98,064)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Investment in oil and gas field acquisition and drilling costs   (62,846)   24,682    (38,164)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (62,846)   24,682    (38,164)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Repayment of convertible debt   (59,988)   -    (59,988)
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note   187,061    -    187,061 
PPP loan repayments   (1,648)   -    (1,648)
                
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   125,425    -    125,425 
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (10,803)   -    (10,803)
                
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   13,754    -    13,754 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD  $2,951    -   $2,951 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION               
Cash paid for interest expense  $14,642    -   $14,642 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-    -   $- 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable  $175,913   $

(175,913

  $- 
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets  $-   $175,000   $175,000 

 

                                                         
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit
                             
                           Total 
   Common  Stock   Preferred Stock   Additional   Accumulated   Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Paid In Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
                             
Balance at August 31, 2023 -as previously reported   66,220,306    6,622    -    -    10,711,488    (16,197,129)   (5,479,019)
                                    
Gain on sale of related party asset   -    -    -    -    74,225    -    74,225 
                                    
Net Loss adjustments   -    -    -    -    -    (4,778,777)   (4,778,777)
                                    
Balance at August 31, 2023 (Restated)   66,220,306   $6,622    -   $-   $10,785,713   $(20,975,906)  $(10,183,571)

v3.24.3
GOING CONCERN
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
GOING CONCERN

NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company has routinely incurred losses since inception, resulting in an accumulated deficit, and historically was dependent on one customer for its revenue. There is no assurance that in the future any financing will be available to meet the Company’s needs. This situation raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the issuance date of these consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company’s management has undertaken steps as part of a plan to improve operations with the goal of sustaining operations for the next twelve months and beyond. These steps include an ongoing effort to (a) controlling overhead and expenses; (b) raising funds connected with specific well development; and (c) raising funds through notes payable and convertible debt to expand and fund property acquisitions exploration and development as well as maintaining operations. The Company has worked to attract and retain key personnel with significant experience in the industry. At the same time, to control costs, the Company has required several of its personnel to multi-task and cover a wider range of responsibilities to manage the Company’s headcount. There can be no assurance that the Company can successfully accomplish these steps and it is uncertain that the Company will achieve a profitable level of operations and obtain additional financing. There can be no assurance that any additional financing will be available to the Company on satisfactory terms and conditions, if at all.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from the possible inability of the Company to continue as a going concern.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 4 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates - Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Laredo Oil and its subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.

 

Equity Method Investment - Investments classified as equity method consist of investments in companies in which the Company can exercise significant influence but not control. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is initially recorded at cost, then the Company’s proportional share of investee’s underlying net income or loss is recorded as a component of “other income” with a corresponding increase or decrease to the carrying value of the investment. Distributions received from the investee reduce the Company’s carrying value of the investment. These investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Based on uncertain economic benefits in the future as evidenced by several years of non-profitable results, the Company impaired its investments in Cat Creek Holdings, LLC and Olfert No. 11-4 Holdings, LLC as of May 31, 2023 to reflect no current value. 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share - Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing net income/(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive earnings/(loss) per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As the Company realized a net loss for the three-months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, it did not include potentially dilutive securities in the calculation of diluted loss per share as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.

 

Revenue recognition - The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Crude oil revenue is recognized when we have transferred control of crude oil production to the purchaser. We consider the transfer of control to have occurred when the purchaser has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the crude oil production. We record revenues based on an estimate of the volumes delivered at estimated prices as determined by the applicable sales agreement. We estimate our sales volumes based on company-measured volume readings. We then adjust our crude oil sales in subsequent periods based on the data received from our purchasers that reflects actual volumes delivered and prices received. We receive payment for sales one to two months after actual delivery has occurred. The differences in sales estimates and actual sales are recorded one to two months later. Where the Company is not the operator, revenue from oil and gas production is recognized based on sales date as reported to the Company by the operators of oil production facilities in which the company has an interest. 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash - All highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024. At times, the Company maintains cash balances deposited at its financial institution that exceed FDIC insured limits.

 

Laredo entered a Participation Agreement in exchange for funding for well development costs. The contract requires that participants pay Hell Creek Crude LLC the contract price upon execution of the agreement. The funds received in advance of the drilling of a well from a working interest participant are held for the expressed purpose of drilling, completing and equipping a well. If something changes, the Company may designate these funds for a substitute well. Under certain conditions, a portion of these funds may be required to be returned to a participant. The funds are used to satisfy the well development costs. Laredo classifies these funds prior to commencement of well development as restricted cash based on guidance codified as under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 230-10-50-8. In the event that progress payments are made from these funds, they are recorded as Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs. 

 

Also included in Restricted cash is $1,500,000 of investments from accredited investors in our wholly-owned subsidiary West Fork Resources, LLC (“West Fork”) which was formed to develop and find oil reserves in portions of our over 30,000 acres of mineral rights located north of the Fort Peck Reservation at the western edge of the Williston Basin. The Company is in the process of raising $7.5 million to drill three exploratory wells by selling units of West Fork. If the Company is unsuccessful in raising the funds, monies will be returned to the investors.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the statement of cash flows.

 

   August 31, 2024   May 31, 2024 
Cash and cash equivalents  $105,577   $127,126 
Restricted cash   1,829,733    1,863,063 
Total  $1,935,310   $1,990,189 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets - Prepaid expenses and other current assets are primarily comprised of prepaid legal fees which are recorded as expense upon work performance, prepaid directors’ and officers’ insurance which is recorded and amortized to expense over the 12-month contract life and advance payments prior to work being performed. 

 

Property and equipment - The carrying value of the Company’s property and equipment represents the cost incurred to acquire the property and equipment, net of any impairments. For business combinations, property and equipment cost is based on the fair values at the acquisition date. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of five to seven years are used for vehicles and machinery. Realization of the carrying value of property and equipment is reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets are determined to be impaired if a forecast of undiscounted estimated future net operating cash flows directly related to the asset, including disposal value, if any, is less than the carrying amount of the asset. If any asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period incurred. During 2024, the Company disposed drilling equipment for $175,000 which had been previously impaired to $0.

 

The depreciation recorded for the quarters ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was $6,802 and $4,482.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Vehicles and equipment  $193,766   $193,766 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   65,069    58,267 
           
Property and equipment, net  $128,697   $135,499 

 

Asset retirement obligations - The Company records a liability for Asset Retirement Obligations (“AROs”) associated with its oil and gas wells when the legal obligation arises. The corresponding cost is capitalized as an asset and included in the carrying amount of oil and gas properties and is depleted over the useful life of the properties. Subsequently, the ARO liability is accreted to its then-present value.

 

Inherent in the fair value calculation of an ARO are numerous assumptions and judgments including the ultimate settlement amounts, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, timing of settlement, and changes in the legal, regulatory, environmental, and political environments. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the fair value of the existing ARO liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the oil and gas property balance. Settlements greater than or less than amounts accrued as ARO are recorded as a gain or loss upon settlement.

 

Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs – Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs include expenditures representing investments in unproved and unevaluated properties and include non-producing leasehold, leasehold or drilling interest costs, and costs to drill one exploratory well. Exploratory drilling costs are deferred until the outcome of the well is known. If an exploratory well finds proved reserves, the deferred costs are transferred to the company’s Wells and Related Equipment and Facilities accounts. Costs are reviewed annually to determine if impairment has occurred. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding successful well completion and the availability of future funding to develop our acquired mineral rights, we are not providing disclosures until we have proved reserves requiring such disclosures. Unevaluated properties lease and bonus costs are capitalized while landman and legal cost of acquiring properties are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company has recorded oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs totaling $2,475,603 and $610,663 as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Intangible and tangible drilling costs  $2,237,303   $382,259 
Lease acquisition costs   238,300    228,404 
           
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs  $2,475,603   $610,663 

 

Debt issue costs - Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt and amortized over the term of the related debt.

 

Fair value of financial instruments - Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

 

  Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities in active markets and have the highest priority.
     
  Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level I that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
     
  Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the financial asset or liability and have the lowest priority.

 

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, approximate fair value, due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of notes payable approximates their fair value due to immaterial changes in market interest rates and the Company’s credit risk since issuance of the instruments or due to their short-term nature.

v3.24.3
RECENT AND ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
RECENT AND ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

NOTE 5 – RECENT AND ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the consolidated financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

v3.24.3
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

NOTE 6 – CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Included in Cash and Cash Equivalents is $1,500,000 of investments from accredited investors in our wholly-owned subsidiary West Fork Resources, LLC (“West Fork”) which was formed to develop and find oil reserves in portions of our over 30,000 acres of mineral rights located north of the Fort Peck Reservation at the western edge of the Williston Basin. The Company is in the process of raising $7.5 million to drill three exploratory wells by selling units of West Fork. If the Company is unsuccessful in raising the funds, monies will be returned to the investors.

v3.24.3
ACCOUNTING FOR ASSET RETIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]  
ACCOUNTING FOR ASSET RETIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

NOTE 7—ACCOUNTING FOR ASSET RETIREMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

 

We account for our asset retirement obligations in accordance with Accounting for Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations. This requires that legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets be recognized at fair value when incurred and capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset. Over time, the liability is accreted to its present value each period, and the capitalized asset is depreciated over the useful life of the long-lived asset.

 

In the absence of quoted market prices, we estimate the fair value of our asset retirement obligations using present value techniques, in which estimates of future cash flows associated with retirement activities are discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate. Our estimated liability could change significantly if actual costs vary from assumptions or if governmental regulations change significantly.

 

The cash flow estimate for the asset retirement obligation is based upon the assumption of a 25-year expected life of the well, discounted using a credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate of 10%.

 

The Company’s asset retirement obligation was established in July 2024, when it commenced drilling the Reddig well in the Hell Creek Crude oil field. The asset retirement obligation totaled $88,883 and $0 as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively.  

 

v3.24.3
PAYROLL LIABILITIES
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Payroll Liabilities  
PAYROLL LIABILITIES

NOTE 8 – PAYROLL LIABILITIES

 

The Company has accrued payroll liabilities to record amounts owed under employee contracts but not paid when due. The Company has been cash constrained for most of its existence and has asked key officers to defer portions of salary until Company cash flows improve or there is a liquidity event. Cash amounts paid are subtracted from contractual obligations and the remaining amounts due are recorded as payroll liabilities. Both the Company’s CEO and CFO have agreed to defer salaries owed under their contracts and are recorded as payroll liabilities.

 

v3.24.3
DEFERRED WELL DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND DEPOSIT FOR WELL DEVELOPMENT
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Deferred Well Development Costs And Deposit For Well Development  
DEFERRED WELL DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND DEPOSIT FOR WELL DEVELOPMENT

NOTE 9 – DEFERRED WELL DEVELOPMENT COSTS AND DEPOSIT FOR WELL DEVELOPMENT

 

The Company records investor investments in individual oil wells as a liability totaling $4,789,327 and $4,551,577 at August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively. Several agreements involving net working interests stipulate that a high percentage of oil revenue is distributed to investors until the original investment is recovered. As well related cash is distributed to investors, the liability balance declines proportionally until the original investment is recovered. Thereafter, most contracts specify that the distribution ratio reverts to a 50/50 split. The balance recorded shows amounts invested in the Reddig 11-21 well located in Valley County, Montana.

 

The Company has recorded $1,500,000 advanced by accredited investors to West Fork as a Deposit for Well Development. These amounts will be returned to investors if the project is not funded in its entirety.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

NOTE 10 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and accrued current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of the instruments.

 

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

 

The estimated fair value of oil and gas properties and the asset retirement obligation incurred in the drilling of oil and gas wells or assumed in the acquisitions of additional oil and gas working interests are based on an estimated discount cash flow model and market assumptions. The significant Level 3 assumptions used in the calculation of estimated discounted cash flow model include future commodity prices, projections of estimated quantities of oil and gas reserves, expectations for timing and amount of future development, operating and asset retirement costs, projections of future rates of production, expected recovery rates and risk adjusted discount rates. See Note 3 for additional information regarding oil and gas property acquisitions.

 

Laredo estimates the fair value of asset retirement obligations based on the projected discounted future cash outflows required to settle abandonment and restoration liabilities. Such an estimate requires assumptions and judgments regarding the existence of liabilities, the amount and timing of cash outflows required to settle the liability, what constitutes adequate restoration, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, and consideration of changes in legal, regulatory, environmental and political environments. Abandonment and restoration cost estimates are determined in conjunction with Laredo’s reserve engineers based on historical information regarding costs incurred to abandon and restore similar well sites, information regarding current market conditions and costs, and knowledge of subject well sites and properties. Asset retirement obligation fair value measurements in the current period were Level 3 fair value measurements. As further described in Note 5, the Company recognizes the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. Asset retirement obligations are not measured at fair value subsequent to initial recognition.

v3.24.3
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 11 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Transactions between related parties are considered to be related party transactions even though they may not be given accounting recognition. FASB ASC 850, Related Party Disclosures (“FASB ASC 850”) requires that transactions with related parties that would make a difference in decision making shall be disclosed so that users of the consolidated financial statements can evaluate their significance. Related party transactions typically occur within the context of the following relationships:

 

  Affiliates of the entity;

 

  Entities for which investments in their equity securities is typically accounted for under the equity method by the investing entity;

 

  Trusts for the benefit of employees;

 

  Principal owners of the entity and members of their immediate families;

 

  Management of the entity and members of their immediate families.

 

  Other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.

 

On November 27, 2023, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Demand Promissory Note, (the “Demand Note”), and an Amended and Restated Membership Interest Pledge Agreement, (the “Lustre Pledge Agreement”) with the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Under the Demand Note, the Company promises to pay on demand the principal sum of all disbursements made to the Company up to $400,000 plus interest accrued at an annual rate of 10%. As of August 31, 2024, the aggregate amount of advances, excluding accrued interest, was $292,099. The Demand Note is secured by all of the Company’s interests in Lustre, pursuant to the terms of the Lustre Pledge Agreement.

 

On July 22, 2024, Mr. Robert Adamo advanced $50,000 to Lustre. The transaction is undocumented, but the funds were to ensure that Lustre had monies available to secure a SWD well to support drilling activity in the Lustre oil field. The repayment terms are subject to negotiation.

 

Accrued payables contain $125,000 for each of our two outside board members who have not been receiving current board stipends. 

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STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

NOTE 12 – STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 Share Based Compensation

 

No option grants were made in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ended August 31, 2024. There were 21,100,000 shares underlying option grants as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024 at a weighted average exercise price of $0.08 per share.

 

Option grants for the purchase of 15,075,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.06 per share were made during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The grants were issued under the Laredo Oil, Inc. 2023 Equity Incentive Plan once the plan became effective with the filing on Form S-8 dated June 14, 2023. Except for an option grant for the purchase of 1,100,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.38 per share, all previously granted options to purchase common stock under the Laredo Oil, Inc. 2011 Equity Incentive Plan totaling 4,825,000 shares were canceled and reissued under the new incentive plan.

 

The Black-Scholes option pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of options granted under our stock incentive plan.

 

The grant date fair value of the stock option grants during the three months ending August 31, 2023 totaled $721,110. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating these values were based on the following:

 

    2023  
Risk-free interest rate   3.99%  
Expected dividend yield   0%  
Expected volatility   281.3%  
Expected life of options   5.0 years  

 

The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a bond with a similar term. The Company does not anticipate declaring dividends in the foreseeable future. Volatility is estimated based on the historical share prices over the same period as the expected life of the option. The Company uses the simplified method for determining the expected term of its stock options.

 

Share based compensation for stock option grants totaling $0 and $721,110 is recorded in general, selling and administrative expense during the three months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

Restricted Stock

 

During the first fiscal quarter of 2025, the Company sold 939,535 shares of common stock (the “Shares”) to accredited investors at an average price of $0.4524 per share for gross proceeds of $425,000. There were no finder’s fees related to the sales of the shares. The Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act.

 

The Company granted no shares of restricted stock as compensation during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. 

 

Warrants

 

No warrants were issued during the first quarters of fiscal years 2025 or 2024. At August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, the Company had 1,000,000 warrants to purchase common stock at $0.06 per share and 260,870 warrants to purchase common stock at $0.23 per share.

v3.24.3
NOTES PAYABLE
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
NOTES PAYABLE

NOTE 13 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

Convertible Debt

 

On December 29, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreements with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $60,500, receiving $50,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory notes had an original issue discount of $5,500. An additional $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The total of $10,500 recorded by the Company as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The convertible note is due one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% to the average of the three lowest bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. On July 1, 2024, the Company repaid the note. The repayment totaled $69,190.12, comprised of $60,500 in principal and $8,690.12 in related accrued interest and prepayment penalty interest. The Company recorded the related deferred debt discount and debt issue costs, totaling $5,316, as interest expense.

 

On November 27, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $66,000, receiving $55,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory note had an original issue discount of $6,000. Further, $5,000 debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The total of $11,000 recorded as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The convertible note is due in one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. On May 28, 2024 and May 30, 2024, the note was converted into 174,675 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.393 per share in full satisfaction of the note. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction.

 

On September 6, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $71,225, receiving $60,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory note had an original issue discount of $6,475. Further $4,750 debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The total of $11,225 recorded as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The convertible note is due in one year from the date of issuance, accrues interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and is convertible after 180 days into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. On March 14, 2024 and March 15, 2024, the note was converted into 343,385 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.21572 per share in full satisfaction of the note. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction.

 

In March, April and May of 2023, the Company entered into Securities Purchase Agreements with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued three convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $212,025 (the “Convertible Notes”), receiving $180,000 in net cash proceeds. The Convertible Notes had an original issue discount of $19,275. The Company deducted $12,750 in additional debt issue costs from the gross proceeds it received from the Convertible Notes. The Company is amortizing a total of $32,025 recorded as debt discount using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the Convertible Notes. The Convertible Notes are due in one year from the date of issuance, accrue interest at 8% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and are convertible 180 days after issuance into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 25% (30% for the April 2023 note) of the average of the three lowest closing bid prices during the 15 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. During September 2023, the Company converted the $70,125 in principal and $2,805 in accrued interest pursuant to a Convertible Note dated March 1, 2023. To satisfy the obligation, the Company issued to the noteholder 1,398,760 shares of the Company’s common stock, at an average price of $0.05214 per share. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction. In November 2023, the Company converted $59,675 in principal and $2,387 in accrued interest for settlement of the note issued in April and also converted $34,000 as a partial principal settlement of the note issued in May of 2023. As settlement of the notes, the Company issued to the noteholder 2,505,743 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.03833 per share. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction. In December 2023, the Company converted an additional $48,225 in principal and $3,289 in accrued interest to stock satisfying payment of the note issued in May through issuance of 1,350,396 shares of the Company’s common stock to the noteholder at an average price of $0.038147 per share. No gain or loss was recognized from the transaction. All of these notes have been satisfied in full.

 

The Company has the right to prepay the Convertible Notes at any time during the first six months the Convertible Notes are outstanding at the rate of (a) 110% of the unpaid principal amount of such note plus interest, during the first 120 days the note is outstanding, and (b) 115% of the unpaid principal amount of such note plus interest between days 121 and 180 after the issuance date of the note. The Convertible Notes may not be prepaid after the 180th day following the issuance date unless the applicable note holders agree to such repayment and such terms.

 

The Company agreed to reserve the number of shares of its common stock that may be issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes while the Convertible Notes are outstanding.

 

The Convertible Notes provide for standard and customary events of default, such as failing to timely make payments under the Convertible Notes when due, the failure of the Company to timely comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 reporting requirements and the failure to maintain a listing on the OTC Markets. The Convertible Notes also contain customary positive and negative covenants. The Convertible Notes include penalties and damages payable to the noteholders in the event the Company does not comply with the terms of the Convertible Notes, including in the event the Company does not issue shares of common stock to the noteholders upon conversion of the Convertible Notes within the time periods set forth therein. Additionally, upon the occurrence of certain defaults, as described in the Convertible Notes, the Company is required to pay the noteholders liquidated damages in addition to the amount owed under the Convertible Notes (including in some cases up to 300% of the amount of the applicable Convertible Note).

 

At no time may the Convertible Notes be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock if such conversion would result in the noteholders and their affiliates owning shares representing in excess of 4.99% of the then outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

The proceeds from the Convertible Notes could be used by the Company for general corporate purposes.

 

12% Secured Promissory Note

 

On March 23, 2023, an individual accredited investor paid the Company the aggregate amount of $100,000 for a Secured Promissory Note, (the “Note”). The Note will accrue interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 12.0% per annum and has a maturity date of March 23, 2024. Interest will be due and payable monthly in arrears. The Note is secured by certain equipment owned by the Company pursuant to a Security Agreement with the Lender. On May 23, 2023, the Note was increased by $83,000 to an aggregate principal amount of $183,000. During June, July and August, 2023, the investor contributed an additional $102,061 under the Note, bringing the aggregate principal amount to $285,061. On November 24, 2023, the investor added another $25,000 to the Note bringing the total principal outstanding to $310,061. Interest on the Note is paid monthly.

 

12% Nine Month Promissory Note

 

On May 22, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% promissory note in the principal amount of $94,580 receiving $75,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $14,580. In addition, $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The promissory note is due February 28, 2025 and is repaid with the first installment of $52,964.50 due November 30, 2024 and three equal monthly installments of $17,655 starting December 30, 2024. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 39% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. As of August 31, 2024, the principal balance of the note was $94,580.

 

On February 22, 2024, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued a 12% promissory note in the principal amount of $66,000 receiving $50,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $11,000. In addition, $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The promissory note is due November 30, 2024 and is repaid with the first installment of $36,960 due August 30, 2024 and three equal monthly installments of $12,320 starting September 30, 2024. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 39% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. As of August 31, 2024 $36,960 was outstanding.

 

13% Nine Month Promissory Note

 

On December 11, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor pursuant to which the Company issued a 13% promissory note in the principal amount of $74,750 receiving $60,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $9,750. In addition, $5,000 of debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds to the Company. The promissory note is due September 15, 2024 and is repaid in nine equal installments of $9,385.23 with the first payment due January 15, 2024. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 35% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. The balance owed on May 31, 2024 was $37,540 and $46,926 was repaid during fiscal year 2024. On August 31, 2024, the last payment of $9,385 was outstanding.

 

15% Nine Month Promissory Note

 

On October 26, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $97,750 and received $80,000 in net cash proceeds. The promissory note had an original issue discount of $12,750 and $5,000 in debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The Company is amortizing the total of $17,750 recorded as debt discount using the effective interest method through the maturity dates of the convertible promissory note. The note is due nine months following the date of issuance and accrues interest at 15% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default). Accrued, unpaid interest and outstanding principal is due in nine equal monthly payments of $12,490.23, starting on November 30, 2023. In the event of default (including a missed payment), the note is convertible at the option of the investor into shares of the Company’s common stock at a discount of 35% from the lowest closing bid price during the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. On August 31, 2024, the note was fully repaid.

 

12% One Year Promissory Notes 

 

On January 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with an accredited investor, pursuant to which the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $197,313, receiving $150,000 in net cash proceeds. The convertible promissory note had an original issue discount of $21,450, and an additional $3,750 in debt issue costs were deducted from the gross proceeds. The total of $25,200 recorded as debt discount is being amortized using the effective interest method through the maturity date of the convertible promissory note. The note is due one year following the date of issuance and accrues interest at 12% per annum (22% upon the occurrence of an event of default) and upon event of default are convertible at 75% of the lowest closing bid price during the 10 trading days immediately preceding the conversion. Accrued, unpaid interest and outstanding principal is due in ten equal monthly payments of $22,099.10, starting on February 15, 2023. The note and accrued interest were repaid in full and the note canceled with the last and final payment made November 2023.

 

Promissory Note

 

The Company entered into a Secured Promissory Note, dated June 28, 2022 (the “Secured Note”), with the initial principal amount of $750,000. The Secured Note is payable to Cali Fields LLC (the “Lender”). The Secured Note accrues interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 15.0% per annum. The Company may prepay the Secured Note in whole or in part, without penalty, with any such payment being applied first to any accrued and unpaid interest, and then to the principal amount. The Secured Note has a maturity date of December 31, 2023. As of August 31, 2024 and 2023 the $750,000 note is recorded as current and outstanding. Starting on January 1, 2024, the Company is accruing interest at the rate of 18.0% per annum.

 

As partial consideration for the Lender’s advance of the principal amount of the Secured Note, the Company agreed to pay the Lender a quarterly revenue royalty equal to 0.5% of the consolidated revenue of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries from the production of oil, gas, gas liquids and all other hydrocarbons, recognized by the Company during the most recent calendar quarter during the “Royalty Period,” from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2027.

 

The Secured Note is secured by the Company’s fifty percent (50%) interest in Cat Creek.

 

Secured Convertible Debt

 

The Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement dated September 23, 2022 (the “Note Purchase Agreement”), for the issuance of secured convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of up to $7,500,000. The notes are secured by the membership interest in Hell Creek Crude, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to this Note Purchase Agreement, during September, October and November 2022, the Company issued four promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $290,000 and accrued interest at 10% per annum, later increased to 12% per annum. In December 2022, January 2023 and February 2023, the Company issued three additional promissory notes totaling $250,000. During June 2023 and August 2023, the Company entered into an additional $85,000 of secured convertible promissory notes increasing the aggregate principal issued to $625,000. Under the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company may issue additional promissory notes, up to the $7,500,000 total principal amount. The promissory notes accrue interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 12.0% per annum, payable quarterly starting September 30, 2023, and are convertible into the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. The notes issued under the Note Purchase Agreement have a maturity date of September 30, 2025. In January 2024, noteholders contributed $575,000 of their notes plus accrued interest of $73,695 to the Participation Agreement pertaining to the three well drilling program in the Midfork Field in Montana (See Footnote 1). The notes were exchanged for a net working interest in the well and will participate in cash flows produced by the first well drilled. In the event of a dry hole, the notes will be reinstated at $648,204 and accrue interest on that amount thereafter. On July 1, 2024, a promissory note totaling $50,000 was extinguished and exchanged for 100,000 shares of Laredo common stock pursuant to a stock purchase agreement. As of August 31, 2024, no notes were outstanding.

 

Alleghany Notes

 

Schedule of Notes Payable – Related Party

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Total note payable – Alleghany  $617,934   $617,934 
Less amounts classified as current   617,934    617,934 
           
Note payable – Alleghany, net of current portion  $-   $- 

 

During the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Company entered into two Loan Agreements with Alleghany Capital for a combined available borrowing limit of $350,000. The notes accrued interest on the outstanding principal of $350,000 at the rate of 6% per annum, with an amended due date of December 31, 2020.

 

In connection with the SORC Purchase Transaction, the notes were amended, restated and consolidated into one note including all accrued interest through December 31, 2020, for a total of $631,434 (the “Senior Consolidated Note”) with a maturity date of June 30, 2022. The Senior Consolidated Note requires any stock issuances for cash be utilized to pay down the outstanding loan balance unless written consent is obtained from Alleghany. As part of the SORC Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to secure repayment of the Senior Consolidated Note with certain equipment and to reduce the note balance with any proceeds received from any sales of such equipment. During the five months ending May 31, 2021, the Company repaid $13,500 of the Senior Consolidated Note upon the sale of certain equipment. The note bore no interest until January 1, 2022 whereupon the interest rate increased to 5% per annum through maturity. Principal with all accrued and unpaid interest is due at maturity. In connection with the SORC acquisition purchase price allocation, the Company recorded a debt discount totaling $30,068 in recognition of imputed interest on the Senior Consolidated Note, to be amortized over the first year of the note term. The debt discount has been fully amortized as of December 31, 2021. In August 2022, the Company entered an amendment to the Senior Consolidated Note whereby the maturity date of the loan was extended to December 31, 2023 in exchange for an interest rate to 8% per annum commencing July 1, 2022. Further, the revenue royalty as defined in the Purchase Agreement increased from 5% to 6% as the loan was not paid prior to December 31, 2022. As of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, the Senior Consolidated Note is recorded as current and remains outstanding.

 

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Total PPP Loan  $

937,224

   $954,112 
Less amounts classified as current   64,866    66,379 
           
PPP loan, excluding current portion  $

872,358

   $887,733 

 

On April 28, 2020, the Company entered into a Note (the “Note”) with IBERIABANK for $1,233,656 pursuant to the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (“CARES Act”) In June 2020, the Flexibility Act which amended the CARES Act was signed into law. Pursuant to the Flexibility Act, the Note continues to accrue interest on the outstanding principal sum at the rate of 1% per annum. In addition, the initial two-year Note term has been extended to five years through mutual agreement with IBERIABANK as allowed under Flexibility Act provisions.

 

In February 2021, the Company drew an additional $1,233,655 under the PPP Second Draw Loans, bringing the total principal borrowed to $2,467,311. The additional draw is under the same terms and conditions as the first PPP loan.

 

The Flexibility Act also provides that if a borrower does not apply for forgiveness of a loan within 10 months after the last day of the measurement period (“covered period”), the PPP loan is no longer deferred and the borrower must begin paying principal and interest. In addition, the Flexibility Act extended the length of the covered period from eight weeks to 24 weeks from receipt of proceeds, while allowing borrowers that received PPP loans before June 5, 2020 to determine, at their sole discretion, a covered period of either 8 weeks or 24 weeks.

 

No interest or principal will be due during the deferral period, although interest will continue to accrue over this period. As of May 31, 2022, interest totaling $15,353 is recorded in accrued interest on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. After the deferral period and after considering any loan forgiveness applicable to the Note, any remaining principal and accrued interest will be payable in substantially equal monthly installments over the remaining term of the Note.

 

The Company did not provide any collateral or guarantees for the loan, nor did the Company pay any facility charge to obtain the loan. The Note provides for customary events of default, including, among others, those relating to failure to make payment, bankruptcy, breaches of representations and material adverse effects. The Company may prepay the Note at any time without payment of any penalty or premium.

 

The Company applied for forgiveness of the first PPP note and in July 2021 received notice that $1,209,809 of the $1,233,656 note payable balance has been forgiven. The portion of the loan forgiven has been recorded as income from the extinguishment of its loan obligation as of the date when the Company is legally released from being the primary obligor in accordance with ASC 405-20-40-1. Monthly payments commenced on September 1, 2021 and as of May 31, 2024, the Company owes $5,264 with respect to the remaining balance on the first Note.

 

In April 2022, the Company applied for partial forgiveness of the PPP Second Draw Loan and received notice that $67,487 of the principal and related interest balance has been forgiven and is recorded as income from the extinguishment of the loan obligation. Monthly payments of $26,752 commenced on June 3, 2022. The Company was in arrears on payments on the second PPP Note and on December 5, 2023 entered into a Payment Plan arrangement for the PPP Second Draw Loan. Under the terms of the Plan, the Company agreed to pay the SBA the principal amount of $979,178 and 180 monthly payments of $5,860 which includes interest. The Company made the first payment under the Plan in December 2023. If the Company does not make the payments described in the Plan pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the entire remaining amount will be subject to collection activities by the Department of Treasury. The Company may also be subject to additional accrued interest and collection fees of 30% or more if it does not make the payments pursuant to the Plan. As of August 31, 2024, the Company is current and compliant with the restructured payment plan. As of August 31, 2024, the Company owes $937,224 with respect to the remaining balance on the Second Note.

 

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

NOTE 14 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

 

Litigation

 

On March 20, 2023, Capex Oilfield Services, Inc. (“Capex”) filed a lawsuit against Lustre in the Montana Tenth Judicial District Court, Petroleum County, demanding payment of $377,190 plus interest and collection costs for services provided by Capex to drill the Olfert 11-4 well. On January 29, 2024, the court issued a Stipulated Judgment and Order in favor of Capex for $354,267.29 plus interest in the amount of $79,224.89 plus future accruing costs and interest of 18% per annum. The same day, Lustre entered into a Payment Arrangement Plan to pay $5,000 per month until the judgement is satisfied. As of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively, the estimated amounts due to Capex totaling $428,952 and $428,019 have been recorded in accounts payable.

 

On May 18, 2023, Capstar Drilling, Inc.(“Capstar”) filed a lawsuit against Lustre in the Montana Seventeenth Judicial District Court, Valley County, demanding payment of $298,050 plus interest and collection costs for services provided by Capstar to drill the Olfert 11-4 well. On July 18, 2024, the court issued a Order to Adopt Stipulation to Judgment in favor of Capstar in the sum of $276,815 principal balance, plus interest in the amount of $49,675, plus court costs for a total judgment of $326,650 with post judgment interest of 10% per annum. As of August 31, and May 31, 2024, respectively, the estimated amounts due to Capstar totaling $341,994 and $333,354 have been recorded in accounts payable.

 

On August 29, 2023, Warren Well Service, Inc. (“Warren Well”) filed a lawsuit against Lustre in the Montana Seventeenth Judicial District Court, Valley County, demanding payment of $164,235 plus interest and collection costs for services provided by Warren Well to drill the Olfert 11-4 well. A trial date has been set for November 19, 2024 and Lustre intends to negotiate ongoing payment terms with Warren Well prior to that date. As of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively, the estimated amounts due to Warren Well totaling $201,439 and $196,679 have been recorded in accounts payable.

 

On September 16, 2024, Lustre has acquired three saltwater disposal wells in Valley County, Montana and will attempt to dewater and bring the Olfert 11-4 well into production as soon as practical and reimburse all unpaid vendors, including Capex, Capstar and Warren Well, from proceeds from such production.

 

Except as set forth above, the Company is not currently involved in any other legal proceedings, and it is not aware of any other pending or potential legal actions.

 

Revenue Royalty - In accordance with the Securities Purchase Agreement, Laredo agreed to pay to Alleghany a revenue royalty of 5.0% of the Company’s future revenues and net profits relating to oil, gas, gas liquids and all other hydrocarbons, subject to certain adjustments, for a period of seven years ending December 31, 2027. Further, due to the loan nonpayment prior to December 31, 2022, the revenue royalty as defined in the Purchase Agreement increased from 5% to 6%.

 

In accordance with the Secured Promissory Note, Laredo agreed to pay a revenue royalty of 0.5% on consolidated revenue of Laredo arising from the direct production of oil and gas. The royalty period extends from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2027.

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 15 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On September 16, 2024, Lustre Oil Company, LLC acquired the Cranston salt-water disposal well (“SWD”) and two additional shut-in wells that will be converted into SWD wells, all located in Valley County, Montana

 

Between August 31, 2024 and October 15, 2024, the Company has raised $375,000 through the issuance of 872,093 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average price of $0.43 per share.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates - Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing these consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation – The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Laredo Oil and its subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions.

 

Equity Method Investment

Equity Method Investment - Investments classified as equity method consist of investments in companies in which the Company can exercise significant influence but not control. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is initially recorded at cost, then the Company’s proportional share of investee’s underlying net income or loss is recorded as a component of “other income” with a corresponding increase or decrease to the carrying value of the investment. Distributions received from the investee reduce the Company’s carrying value of the investment. These investments are evaluated for impairment if events or circumstances arise that indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Based on uncertain economic benefits in the future as evidenced by several years of non-profitable results, the Company impaired its investments in Cat Creek Holdings, LLC and Olfert No. 11-4 Holdings, LLC as of May 31, 2023 to reflect no current value. 

 

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share - Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing net income/(loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive earnings/(loss) per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. As the Company realized a net loss for the three-months ended August 31, 2024 and 2023, it did not include potentially dilutive securities in the calculation of diluted loss per share as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. Diluted earnings/(loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the period.

 

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition - The Company recognized revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Crude oil revenue is recognized when we have transferred control of crude oil production to the purchaser. We consider the transfer of control to have occurred when the purchaser has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the crude oil production. We record revenues based on an estimate of the volumes delivered at estimated prices as determined by the applicable sales agreement. We estimate our sales volumes based on company-measured volume readings. We then adjust our crude oil sales in subsequent periods based on the data received from our purchasers that reflects actual volumes delivered and prices received. We receive payment for sales one to two months after actual delivery has occurred. The differences in sales estimates and actual sales are recorded one to two months later. Where the Company is not the operator, revenue from oil and gas production is recognized based on sales date as reported to the Company by the operators of oil production facilities in which the company has an interest. 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash - All highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024. At times, the Company maintains cash balances deposited at its financial institution that exceed FDIC insured limits.

 

Laredo entered a Participation Agreement in exchange for funding for well development costs. The contract requires that participants pay Hell Creek Crude LLC the contract price upon execution of the agreement. The funds received in advance of the drilling of a well from a working interest participant are held for the expressed purpose of drilling, completing and equipping a well. If something changes, the Company may designate these funds for a substitute well. Under certain conditions, a portion of these funds may be required to be returned to a participant. The funds are used to satisfy the well development costs. Laredo classifies these funds prior to commencement of well development as restricted cash based on guidance codified as under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 230-10-50-8. In the event that progress payments are made from these funds, they are recorded as Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs. 

 

Also included in Restricted cash is $1,500,000 of investments from accredited investors in our wholly-owned subsidiary West Fork Resources, LLC (“West Fork”) which was formed to develop and find oil reserves in portions of our over 30,000 acres of mineral rights located north of the Fort Peck Reservation at the western edge of the Williston Basin. The Company is in the process of raising $7.5 million to drill three exploratory wells by selling units of West Fork. If the Company is unsuccessful in raising the funds, monies will be returned to the investors.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the statement of cash flows.

 

   August 31, 2024   May 31, 2024 
Cash and cash equivalents  $105,577   $127,126 
Restricted cash   1,829,733    1,863,063 
Total  $1,935,310   $1,990,189 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets - Prepaid expenses and other current assets are primarily comprised of prepaid legal fees which are recorded as expense upon work performance, prepaid directors’ and officers’ insurance which is recorded and amortized to expense over the 12-month contract life and advance payments prior to work being performed. 

 

Property and equipment

Property and equipment - The carrying value of the Company’s property and equipment represents the cost incurred to acquire the property and equipment, net of any impairments. For business combinations, property and equipment cost is based on the fair values at the acquisition date. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of five to seven years are used for vehicles and machinery. Realization of the carrying value of property and equipment is reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets are determined to be impaired if a forecast of undiscounted estimated future net operating cash flows directly related to the asset, including disposal value, if any, is less than the carrying amount of the asset. If any asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period incurred. During 2024, the Company disposed drilling equipment for $175,000 which had been previously impaired to $0.

 

The depreciation recorded for the quarters ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was $6,802 and $4,482.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Vehicles and equipment  $193,766   $193,766 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   65,069    58,267 
           
Property and equipment, net  $128,697   $135,499 

 

Asset retirement obligations

Asset retirement obligations - The Company records a liability for Asset Retirement Obligations (“AROs”) associated with its oil and gas wells when the legal obligation arises. The corresponding cost is capitalized as an asset and included in the carrying amount of oil and gas properties and is depleted over the useful life of the properties. Subsequently, the ARO liability is accreted to its then-present value.

 

Inherent in the fair value calculation of an ARO are numerous assumptions and judgments including the ultimate settlement amounts, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, timing of settlement, and changes in the legal, regulatory, environmental, and political environments. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the fair value of the existing ARO liability, a corresponding adjustment is made to the oil and gas property balance. Settlements greater than or less than amounts accrued as ARO are recorded as a gain or loss upon settlement.

 

Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs

Oil and Gas Acquisition Costs – Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs include expenditures representing investments in unproved and unevaluated properties and include non-producing leasehold, leasehold or drilling interest costs, and costs to drill one exploratory well. Exploratory drilling costs are deferred until the outcome of the well is known. If an exploratory well finds proved reserves, the deferred costs are transferred to the company’s Wells and Related Equipment and Facilities accounts. Costs are reviewed annually to determine if impairment has occurred. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding successful well completion and the availability of future funding to develop our acquired mineral rights, we are not providing disclosures until we have proved reserves requiring such disclosures. Unevaluated properties lease and bonus costs are capitalized while landman and legal cost of acquiring properties are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company has recorded oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs totaling $2,475,603 and $610,663 as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Intangible and tangible drilling costs  $2,237,303   $382,259 
Lease acquisition costs   238,300    228,404 
           
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs  $2,475,603   $610,663 

 

Debt issue costs

Debt issue costs - Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt and amortized over the term of the related debt.

 

Fair value of financial instruments

Fair value of financial instruments - Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid for the transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

 

  Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities in active markets and have the highest priority.
     
  Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level I that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
     
  Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the financial asset or liability and have the lowest priority.

 

The carrying value of cash, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, as reflected in the consolidated balance sheets, approximate fair value, due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of notes payable approximates their fair value due to immaterial changes in market interest rates and the Company’s credit risk since issuance of the instruments or due to their short-term nature.

v3.24.3
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Restatement Of Previously Issued Financial Statements  
The following table summarizes the impacts of the changes in estimates on the Company’s financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2023:

The following table summarizes the impacts of the changes in estimates on the Company’s financial statements for the period ended August 31, 2023: 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
              
   Impact of change of estimates 
   As previously
reported
   Adjustments   As Restated
August 31,
2023
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash  $2,951   $-   $2,951 
Receivables   175,000    -    175,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   35,359    -    35,359 
Total Current Assets   213,310    -    213,310 
                
Property and Equipment               
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs   4,434,055    (4,089,201)   344,854 
Property and equipment, net   204,700    (55,754)   148,946 
Total Property and Equipment, net   4,638,755    (4,144,955)   493,800 
                
Other assets   30,000    -    30,000 
Equity method investment – Olfert   37,630    (37,630)   - 
Equity method investment – Cat Creek   228,832    (228,832)   - 
                
TOTAL ASSETS  $5,148,527   $4,411,417   $737,110 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT               
Current Liabilities               
Accounts payable  $2,180,468   $241,545   $2,422,013 
Accrued payroll liabilities   2,491,328    -    2,491,328 
Accrued interest   278,576    -    278,576 
Deferred well development costs   1,799,260    -    1,799,260 
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs   878,388    -    878,388 
Revolving note   1,035,061    -    1,035,061 
Note payable – related party   292,099    -    292,099 
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount   617,934    -    617,934 
Note payable, current portion   528,568    -    528,568 
Total Current Liabilities   10,101,682    241,545    10,343,227 
                
Asset retirement obligation   69,482    51,590    121,072 
Long-term note, net of current portion   456,382    -    456,382 
Total Noncurrent Liabilities   525,864    51,590    577,454 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES   10,627,546    293,135    10,920,681 
                
Commitments and Contingencies               
                
Stockholders’ Deficit               
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding   -    -     -  
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 66,220,206 issued and outstanding as of August 31 and May 31, 2023  $6,622    -   $6,622 
Additional paid in capital   10,711,488    74,225    10,785,713 
Accumulated deficit   (16,197,129)   (4,778,777)   (20,975,906)
                
Total Stockholders’ Deficit   (5,479,019)   (4,704,552)   (10,183,571)
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT  $5,148,527   $(4,411,417)  $737,110 

  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

   As
previously
reported
   Adjustments   Quarter
ended
August 31,
2023
(Restated)
 
Revenue  $-   $-   $- 
                
Direct costs   -    -    - 
                
Gross profit (loss)   -    -    - 
                
General, selling and administrative expenses   1,177,124    (2,163)   1,174,961 
Consulting and professional services   174,618    -    174,618 
                
Total Operating Expense   1,351,742    (2,163)   1,349,579 
                
Operating loss   (1,351,742)   2,163    (1,349,579)
                
Other income/(expense)               
Other non-operating income   175,000    -    175,000 
Gain on sale of assets   175,000    -    175,000 
Equity method loss/impairment   (20,662)   20,662    - 
Interest expense, net   (96,386)   (23,745)   (120,131)
                
Net loss  $(1,118,790)   (920)  $(1,119,710)
                
Net loss per share, basic and diluted  $(0.02)       $(0.02)
                
Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding   66,220,306         66,220,306 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

           Quarter
ended
 
   As previously
reported
   Adjustment   August 31,
2023
(Restated)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES               
Net loss  $(1,118,790)   (920)  $(1,119,710)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:               
Stock based compensation expense   721,110    -    721,110 
Amortization of debt discount   13,578    -    13,578 
Equity method investment loss/impairment   20,662    (20,662)   - 
Depreciation   5,100    (618)   4,482 
Accretion expense   1,544    (1,544)   - 
Gain on sale of assets   (175,000)   -    (175,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:               
    Accounts receivable – related party   1,779    -    1,779 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   1,190    -    1,190 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   158,405    (938)   157,467 
Accrued payroll liabilities   228,878    -    228,878 
Accrued interest   68,162    -    68,162 
                
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (73,382)   (24,682)   (98,064)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES               
Investment in oil and gas field acquisition and drilling costs   (62,846)   24,682    (38,164)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (62,846)   24,682    (38,164)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Repayment of convertible debt   (59,988)   -    (59,988)
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note   187,061    -    187,061 
PPP loan repayments   (1,648)   -    (1,648)
                
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   125,425    -    125,425 
                
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (10,803)   -    (10,803)
                
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   13,754    -    13,754 
                
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD  $2,951    -   $2,951 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION               
Cash paid for interest expense  $14,642    -   $14,642 
Cash paid for income taxes  $-    -   $- 
                
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES               
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable  $175,913   $

(175,913

  $- 
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets  $-   $175,000   $175,000 

 

                                                         
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit
                             
                           Total 
   Common  Stock   Preferred Stock   Additional   Accumulated   Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Paid In Capital   Deficit   Deficit 
                             
Balance at August 31, 2023 -as previously reported   66,220,306    6,622    -    -    10,711,488    (16,197,129)   (5,479,019)
                                    
Gain on sale of related party asset   -    -    -    -    74,225    -    74,225 
                                    
Net Loss adjustments   -    -    -    -    -    (4,778,777)   (4,778,777)
                                    
Balance at August 31, 2023 (Restated)   66,220,306   $6,622    -   $-   $10,785,713   $(20,975,906)  $(10,183,571)
v3.24.3
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalent and Restricted Cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the statement of cash flows.

 

   August 31, 2024   May 31, 2024 
Cash and cash equivalents  $105,577   $127,126 
Restricted cash   1,829,733    1,863,063 
Total  $1,935,310   $1,990,189 
Schedule of Property and equipment, net

The depreciation recorded for the quarters ended August 31, 2024 and 2023 was $6,802 and $4,482.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Vehicles and equipment  $193,766   $193,766 
Less: Accumulated depreciation   65,069    58,267 
           
Property and equipment, net  $128,697   $135,499 
Schedule of Oil and Gas acquisition and drilling costs

The Company has recorded oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs totaling $2,475,603 and $610,663 as of August 31, 2024 and May 31, 2024, respectively.

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Intangible and tangible drilling costs  $2,237,303   $382,259 
Lease acquisition costs   238,300    228,404 
           
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs  $2,475,603   $610,663 
v3.24.3
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions

The grant date fair value of the stock option grants during the three months ending August 31, 2023 totaled $721,110. The weighted average assumptions used in calculating these values were based on the following:

 

    2023  
Risk-free interest rate   3.99%  
Expected dividend yield   0%  
Expected volatility   281.3%  
Expected life of options   5.0 years  
v3.24.3
NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Notes Payable – Related Party

Schedule of Notes Payable – Related Party

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Total note payable – Alleghany  $617,934   $617,934 
Less amounts classified as current   617,934    617,934 
           
Note payable – Alleghany, net of current portion  $-   $- 
Schedule of Paycheck Protection Program

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

 

 

   August 31,   May 31, 
   2024   2024 
Total PPP Loan  $

937,224

   $954,112 
Less amounts classified as current   64,866    66,379 
           
PPP loan, excluding current portion  $

872,358

   $887,733 
v3.24.3
RESTATEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
May 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 2,951 $ 1,935,310 $ 2,951 $ 1,990,189
Receivables 175,000   175,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,359 89,841 35,359 19,941
Total Current Assets 213,310 2,029,265 213,310 2,018,476
Property and Equipment        
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs 344,854 2,475,603 344,854 610,663
Property and equipment, net 148,946 128,697 148,946 135,499
Total Property and Equipment, net 493,800 2,604,300 493,800 746,162
Other assets 30,000 40,000 30,000 40,000
TOTAL ASSETS 737,110 4,673,565 737,110 2,804,638
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable 2,422,013 2,560,511 2,422,013 2,542,976
Accrued payroll liabilities 2,491,328 3,364,070 2,491,328 3,165,142
Accrued interest 278,576 412,547 278,576 360,848
Deferred well development costs 1,799,260 4,789,327 1,799,260 4,551,577
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs 878,388 123,894 878,388 288,622
Revolving note 1,035,061 1,060,061 1,035,061 1,060,061
Note payable – related party 292,099 292,099 292,099 292,099
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount 617,934 617,934 617,934 617,934
Note payable, current portion 528,568 64,866 528,568 66,379
Total Current Liabilities 10,343,227 14,785,309 10,343,227 12,945,638
Asset retirement obligation 121,072 246,277 121,072 157,394
Long-term note, net of current portion 456,382 872,358 456,382 887,733
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 577,454 1,118,635 577,454 1,045,127
TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,920,681 15,903,944 10,920,681 13,990,765
Commitments and Contingencies      
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 66,220,206 issued and outstanding as of August 31 and May 31, 2023 6,622 7,293 6,622 7,199
Additional paid in capital 10,785,713 11,955,075 10,785,713 11,530,169
Accumulated deficit (20,975,906) (23,192,747) (20,975,906) (22,723,495)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit (10,183,571) (11,230,379) (10,183,571) (11,186,127)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT 737,110 4,673,565 737,110 2,804,638
Revenue   6,048  
Direct costs      
Gross profit (loss)   6,048  
General, selling and administrative expenses   464,219 1,174,961  
Consulting and professional services   196,854 174,618  
Total Operating Expense   670,359 1,349,579  
Operating loss   (670,359) (1,349,579)  
Other income/(expense)        
Other non-operating income   328,702 175,000  
Gain on sale of related party asset     175,000  
Equity method loss/impairment      
Interest expense, net   (133,643) (120,131)  
Net Loss adjustments   $ (469,252) $ (1,119,710)  
Net loss per share, basic and diluted   $ (0.01) $ (0.02)  
Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding   72,370,641 66,220,306  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense   $ 721,110  
Amortization of debt discount   26,053 13,578  
Equity method investment loss/impairment      
Depreciation   6,802 4,482  
Accretion expense    
Gain on sale of assets   (175,000)  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
    Accounts receivable – related party     1,779  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (69,900) 1,190  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (1,470) 157,467  
Accrued payroll liabilities   198,928 228,878  
Accrued interest   51,699 68,162  
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (252,908) (98,064)  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Investment in oil and gas field acquisition and drilling costs   (1,757,052) (38,164)  
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (1,757,052) (38,164)  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Repayment of convertible debt   (110,555) (59,988)  
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note     187,061  
PPP loan repayments   (16,888) (1,648)  
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   1,955,081 125,425  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (54,879) (10,803)  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD   1,990,189 13,754  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD 2,951 1,935,310 2,951  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION        
Cash paid for interest expense   25,430 14,642  
Cash paid for income taxes      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable   19,005  
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets   175,000  
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)   (11,186,127) (9,784,971)  
Ending balance, value (10,183,571) (11,230,379) (10,183,571)  
Common Stock [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit 6,622 7,293 6,622 7,199
Other income/(expense)        
Net Loss adjustments    
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)   $ 7,199 $ 6,622  
Beginning Balance, Shares   71,993,265 66,220,306  
Ending balance, value $ 6,622 $ 7,293 $ 6,622  
Ending Balance, Shares 66,220,306 72,932,800 66,220,306  
Preferred Stock [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit
Other income/(expense)        
Net Loss adjustments    
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)    
Beginning Balance, Shares    
Ending balance, value  
Ending Balance, Shares  
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit $ 10,785,713 $ 11,955,075 $ 10,785,713 11,530,169
Other income/(expense)        
Net Loss adjustments    
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense     721,110  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)   11,530,169 10,064,603  
Ending balance, value 10,785,713 11,955,075 10,785,713  
Retained Earnings [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit (20,975,906) (23,192,747) (20,975,906) $ (22,723,495)
Other income/(expense)        
Net Loss adjustments   (469,252) (1,119,710)  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)   (22,723,495) (19,856,196)  
Ending balance, value (20,975,906) $ (23,192,747) (20,975,906)  
Olfert [Member]        
Property and Equipment        
Equity method investment – Cat Creek    
Cat Creek [Member]        
Property and Equipment        
Equity method investment – Cat Creek    
Previously Reported [Member]        
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 2,951   2,951  
Receivables 175,000   175,000  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,359   35,359  
Total Current Assets 213,310   213,310  
Property and Equipment        
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs 4,434,055   4,434,055  
Property and equipment, net 204,700   204,700  
Total Property and Equipment, net 4,638,755   4,638,755  
Other assets 30,000   30,000  
TOTAL ASSETS 5,148,527   5,148,527  
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable 2,180,468   2,180,468  
Accrued payroll liabilities 2,491,328   2,491,328  
Accrued interest 278,576   278,576  
Deferred well development costs 1,799,260   1,799,260  
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs 878,388   878,388  
Revolving note 1,035,061   1,035,061  
Note payable – related party 292,099   292,099  
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount 617,934   617,934  
Note payable, current portion 528,568   528,568  
Total Current Liabilities 10,101,682   10,101,682  
Asset retirement obligation 69,482   69,482  
Long-term note, net of current portion 456,382   456,382  
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 525,864   525,864  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 10,627,546   10,627,546  
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding    
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 66,220,206 issued and outstanding as of August 31 and May 31, 2023 6,622   6,622  
Additional paid in capital 10,711,488   10,711,488  
Accumulated deficit (16,197,129)   (16,197,129)  
Total Stockholders’ Deficit (5,479,019)   (5,479,019)  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT 5,148,527   5,148,527  
Revenue      
Direct costs      
Gross profit (loss)      
General, selling and administrative expenses     1,177,124  
Consulting and professional services     174,618  
Total Operating Expense     1,351,742  
Operating loss     (1,351,742)  
Other income/(expense)        
Other non-operating income     175,000  
Gain on sale of related party asset 74,225   175,000  
Equity method loss/impairment     (20,662)  
Interest expense, net     (96,386)  
Net Loss adjustments (4,778,777)   $ (1,118,790)  
Net loss per share, basic and diluted     $ (0.02)  
Weighted average number of basic and diluted common shares outstanding     66,220,306  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense     $ 721,110  
Amortization of debt discount     13,578  
Equity method investment loss/impairment     20,662  
Depreciation     5,100  
Accretion expense     1,544  
Gain on sale of assets     (175,000)  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
    Accounts receivable – related party     1,779  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     1,190  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     158,405  
Accrued payroll liabilities     228,878  
Accrued interest     68,162  
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES     (73,382)  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Investment in oil and gas field acquisition and drilling costs     (62,846)  
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES     (62,846)  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Repayment of convertible debt     (59,988)  
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note     187,061  
PPP loan repayments     (1,648)  
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES     125,425  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     (10,803)  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD     13,754  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD 2,951   2,951  
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION        
Cash paid for interest expense     14,642  
Cash paid for income taxes      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable     175,913  
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets      
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated) (5,479,019)      
Ending balance, value (5,479,019)   (5,479,019)  
Previously Reported [Member] | Common Stock [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit        
Other income/(expense)        
Gain on sale of related party asset      
Net Loss adjustments      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated) 6,622      
Previously Reported [Member] | Preferred Stock [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit        
Other income/(expense)        
Gain on sale of related party asset      
Net Loss adjustments      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated)      
Previously Reported [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit        
Other income/(expense)        
Gain on sale of related party asset 74,225      
Net Loss adjustments      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated) 10,711,488      
Previously Reported [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member]        
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Total Stockholders’ Deficit        
Other income/(expense)        
Gain on sale of related party asset      
Net Loss adjustments (4,778,777)      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Balance as of May 31, 2023 (Restated) (16,197,129)      
Previously Reported [Member] | Olfert [Member]        
Property and Equipment        
Equity method investment – Cat Creek 37,630   37,630  
Previously Reported [Member] | Cat Creek [Member]        
Property and Equipment        
Equity method investment – Cat Creek 228,832   228,832  
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member]        
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash    
Receivables    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Total Current Assets    
Property and Equipment        
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs (4,089,201)   (4,089,201)  
Property and equipment, net (55,754)   (55,754)  
Total Property and Equipment, net (4,144,955)   (4,144,955)  
Other assets    
TOTAL ASSETS 4,411,417   4,411,417  
Current Liabilities        
Accounts payable 241,545   241,545  
Accrued payroll liabilities    
Accrued interest    
Deferred well development costs    
Convertible debt, net of debt discount and debt issuance costs    
Revolving note    
Note payable – related party    
Note payable – Alleghany, net of debt discount    
Note payable, current portion    
Total Current Liabilities 241,545   241,545  
Asset retirement obligation 51,590   51,590  
Long-term note, net of current portion    
Total Noncurrent Liabilities 51,590   51,590  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 293,135   293,135  
Stockholders’ Deficit        
Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding    
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 66,220,206 issued and outstanding as of August 31 and May 31, 2023    
Additional paid in capital 74,225   74,225  
Accumulated deficit (4,778,777)   (4,778,777)  
Total Stockholders’ Deficit (4,704,552)   (4,704,552)  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT (4,411,417)   (4,411,417)  
Revenue      
Direct costs      
Gross profit (loss)      
General, selling and administrative expenses     (2,163)  
Consulting and professional services      
Total Operating Expense     (2,163)  
Operating loss     2,163  
Other income/(expense)        
Other non-operating income      
Gain on sale of related party asset      
Equity method loss/impairment     20,662  
Interest expense, net     (23,745)  
Net Loss adjustments     (920)  
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:        
Stock based compensation expense      
Amortization of debt discount      
Equity method investment loss/impairment     (20,662)  
Depreciation     (618)  
Accretion expense     (1,544)  
Gain on sale of assets      
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
    Accounts receivable – related party      
Prepaid expenses and other current assets      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities     (938)  
Accrued payroll liabilities      
Accrued interest      
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES     (24,682)  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Investment in oil and gas field acquisition and drilling costs     24,682  
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES     24,682  
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Repayment of convertible debt      
Proceeds from notes payable and revolving note      
PPP loan repayments      
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Net change in cash and cash equivalents      
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD      
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD    
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION        
Cash paid for interest expense      
Cash paid for income taxes      
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Oil and gas acquisition costs in accounts payable     (175,913)  
Cash to be received for sale of fixed assets     175,000  
Beginning Balance, Shares 66,220,306      
Ending balance, value $ (4,704,552)   $ (4,704,552)  
Ending Balance, Shares 66,220,306   66,220,306  
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member] | Olfert [Member]        
Property and Equipment        
Equity method investment – Cat Creek $ (37,630)   $ (37,630)  
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member] | Cat Creek [Member]        
Property and Equipment        
Equity method investment – Cat Creek $ (228,832)   $ (228,832)  
v3.24.3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 105,577 $ 127,126    
Restricted cash 1,829,733 1,863,063    
Total $ 1,935,310 $ 1,990,189 $ 2,951 $ 13,754
v3.24.3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Vehicles and equipment $ 193,766 $ 193,766  
Less: Accumulated depreciation 65,069 58,267  
Property and equipment, net $ 128,697 $ 135,499 $ 148,946
v3.24.3
Schedule of Oil and Gas acquisition and drilling costs (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Oil and Gas, Full Cost Method, Property and Equipment, after Accumulated Depletion $ 2,475,603 $ 610,663 $ 344,854
v3.24.3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Intangible and tangible drilling costs $ 2,237,303 $ 382,259  
Lease acquisition costs 238,300 228,404  
Oil and gas acquisition and drilling costs $ 2,475,603 $ 610,663 $ 344,854
v3.24.3
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT (Details)
3 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Risk-free interest rate 3.99%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%
Expected volatility 281.30%
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term 5 years
v3.24.3
NOTES PAYABLE (Details) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Total note payable – Alleghany $ 617,934 $ 617,934  
Less amounts classified as current 617,934 617,934 $ 617,934
Note payable – Alleghany, net of current portion  
v3.24.3
NOTES PAYABLE (Details 2) - USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Total PPP Loan $ 937,224 $ 954,112  
Less amounts classified as current 64,866 66,379 $ 528,568
PPP loan, excluding current portion $ 872,358 $ 887,733 $ 456,382
v3.24.3
NOTES PAYABLE (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2023
Nov. 27, 2023
Sep. 06, 2023
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
May 31, 2023
May 31, 2024
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]              
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)       $ 26,053 $ 13,578    
Convertible Debt [Member]              
Short-Term Debt [Line Items]              
Debt Instrument, Face Amount $ 60,500 $ 66,000 $ 71,225       $ 212,025
Proceeds from Convertible Debt 50,000 55,000 60,000     $ 180,000  
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) 5,500 6,000 6,475        
Debt Issuance Costs, Net $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 4,750       $ 12,750
v3.24.3
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Oct. 15, 2024
Aug. 31, 2024
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues   $ 425,000
Common Stock [Member]    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues   $ 94
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues   939,535
Subsequent Event [Member]    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues $ 375,000  
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Stock [Member]    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues 872,093  

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