Camber Energy(CEI) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report

Acquisitions and Investments - The company acquired approximately 60.5% of Simson-Maxwell for $7,958,159, enhancing its custom energy solutions capabilities[194] - The company holds a 51% interest in Viking Ozone, which has developed a patented medical waste treatment system using ozone technology[198] - The company has acquired a 51% interest in Viking Sentinel and Viking Protection, focusing on electric transmission line protection technologies[199] - Camber Energy completed a merger with Viking Energy Group, with Viking becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Camber[202] - Approximately 49,290,152 shares of Camber Common Stock were issued, representing about 59.99% of the outstanding shares post-merger[209] Financial Performance - The company reported gross revenues of $6,229,335 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a decrease of 7% from $6,690,880 in the same period of 2024[220] - Operating expenses decreased by $939,334 to $8,010,107 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $8,949,441 in the prior year[222] - The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $(3,191,653), significantly improved from a net loss of $(26,618,215) in the same period of 2024[225] - The company had a working capital deficit of $(19,821,650) as of March 31, 2025, compared to $(14,512,332) in the prior year[216] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $241,960 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $(1,185,014) in the same period of 2024[217] - The company had long-term debt of $41,276,474 and a stockholders' deficit of $(40,927,038) as of March 31, 2025[213] Legal Matters - The Company is involved in a legal proceeding regarding a merger-related class action complaint, which was dismissed with prejudice on March 31, 2025[250] - The Company is facing a lawsuit from Maranatha Oil Co. seeking approximately $100,000 for alleged unpaid royalties and other claims[251] - The Company has not reported any pending or threatened lawsuits that could materially affect its operations, aside from the mentioned litigation[249] Internal Controls and Governance - The Company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting and is addressing these by hiring additional staff and seeking expert assistance[246] - As of March 31, 2025, the Company does not maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures, as concluded by the Chief Executive Officer[245] - The Company is committed to ongoing evaluation and enhancement of its internal controls as funds allow[246] Energy and Sustainability Initiatives - The ESG Clean Energy System aims to capture approximately 100% of CO2 emissions from internal combustion engines, facilitating the production of certain commodities[196] - The company is exploring other energy-related opportunities that are currently generating revenue or have a reasonable prospect of doing so[192] - The company has entered into multiple patent agreements related to clean energy and carbon capture technologies, with several patents issued and pending[195] - The company intends to utilize the ESG Clean Energy System through existing distribution channels and for its own operations[197] - The company has a focus on sustainable alternatives for medical waste disposal, positioning itself in the renewable energy sector[198] - The company is committed to enhancing public safety through its broken conductor protection systems, which are integral to grid stability initiatives[199] Financial Instruments - The Series C Preferred Stock has a fixed conversion rate of $162.50, with a Conversion Premium that may be paid in cash or shares[238] - The fair value of the derivative liability related to the Conversion Premium is equal to the cash required to settle it[241] - The Company has determined that the Series C Preferred Stock contains an embedded derivative liability related to the Conversion Premium[240] - The Measurement Period for the Series C Preferred Stock conversion is typically 30 trading days, extendable under certain conditions[238] Future Outlook - Management believes the company may continue to develop new opportunities and obtain additional funding, although there is no assurance of funding availability[214]