Odyssey Marine Exploration(US:OMEX)2024-05-17 22:16Project Developments - The ExO Phosphate Project in Mexico has a significant deposit of high-grade phosphate ore, which can be extracted on a financially attractive basis, benefiting both local agriculture and global fertilizer markets [185]. - Odyssey holds a 56.04% interest in Oceanica, which owns 99.99% of ExO, and ExO has a 50-year mining license granted by Mexico, extendable for another 50 years [186]. - The CIC Project, awarded a five-year exploration license in February 2022, has shown positive early sampling results, indicating viable operational functions for future development [199]. - The Ocean Minerals, LLC Project has validated vast polymetallic nodule resources and is advancing recovery systems for commercial operations [203]. - Odyssey entered into a purchase agreement to acquire approximately 13% interest in OML, with the potential to increase this to 40% within 18 months [204]. - The Lihir Gold Project has received a permit extension from Papua New Guinea, allowing continued exploration of commercially viable gold content [209]. - A comprehensive project plan for the Lihir Gold Project has been developed, focusing on environmental surveys and studies to support future mining license applications [211]. - The exploration phase of the Lihir Gold Project will validate and quantify precious and base metal content, with further development dependent on resource characterization [212]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2024 decreased by $86,000 to $203,000, a decline of 29.7% compared to $289,000 in Q1 2023 [225]. - Marketing, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.2 million to approximately $4.0 million, a rise of 122.2% from $1.8 million in Q1 2023 [227]. - Operations and research expenses decreased by $399,000 to $886,000, a decline of 31.1% compared to $1.3 million in Q1 2023 [228]. - Total other income decreased by $17.2 million, with net other income of $5.7 million in Q1 2024 compared to $22.9 million in Q1 2023 [229]. - Net cash used in operating activities for Q1 2024 was $1.6 million, a decrease of approximately $2.4 million compared to $3.0 million in Q1 2023 [233]. - Cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2024, were $2.1 million, a decrease of $1.9 million from $4.0 million at December 31, 2023 [237]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. of $3.5 million in Q1 2024, down from a net income of $22.3 million in Q1 2023, representing an 84.3% decline [225]. - The non-controlling interest adjustment for Q1 2024 was $2.6 million, compared to $2.2 million in Q1 2023, primarily due to increased operating costs [231]. Debt and Financing - Financial debt increased to $24.7 million at March 31, 2024, up from $23.34 million at December 31, 2023 [237]. - Total loans payable as of March 31, 2024, amounted to $27,741,436, an increase from $27,378,905 as of December 31, 2023, with long-term loans payable at $8,415,218 [239]. - The March 2023 Note has a principal amount of $15,270,792, bearing an interest rate of 11.0% per annum, with interest payable in cash quarterly or as PIK Interest [242]. - The fair value of the March 2023 Warrant at March 31, 2024, was $5,263,018, reflecting a change in valuation due to its classification as a derivative liability [244]. - The December 2023 Notes issued totaled $3.75 million and $2.25 million, with an interest rate of 11.0% per annum, and the first interest payment will be satisfied with PIK Interest [255]. - As of March 31, 2024, the carrying value of the debt was $14,162,450, including PIK Interest of $1,270,792 and net of unamortized debt fees of $28,425 [246]. - The Company recognized $618,067 in interest expense from the amortization of the debt discount for the three months ended March 31, 2024 [246]. - The Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with 37N for $1,000,000, which was non-interest bearing and matured on July 30, 2023 [247]. - 37N exercised its right to convert $360,003 of the outstanding indebtedness into 155,000 shares of common stock on December 29, 2023 [251]. - The total face value of the March 2023 Note was $15,270,792 as of March 31, 2024, compared to $14,858,816 as of December 31, 2023 [246]. - The proceeds from the December 2023 Note Purchase Agreement are intended for working capital and general corporate expenditures [257]. - The December 2023 Warrants allow holders to purchase up to 1,411,765 shares at an exercise price of $4.25 per share, representing 120.0% of the closing price prior to the agreement [258]. - The total proceeds from the December 2023 Note Purchase Agreement amounted to $6.0 million, with $3.75 million issued on December 1, 2023, and $2.25 million on December 28, 2023 [265]. - As of March 31, 2024, the carrying value of the debt was $4,125,947, net of unamortized debt fees of $50,918 and a debt discount of $1,860,882 [262]. - The consolidated non-restricted cash balance at March 31, 2024, was $2.1 million, with a working capital deficit of $30.1 million [266]. - The fair value of the December 2023 Warrants was initially recognized at $2,392,563, impacting the allocation of proceeds between debt and warrant liability [261]. - The current interest rate on the December 2023 Notes is 11.0% [262]. - The company has experienced several years of net losses, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern [263][266]. - The company plans to generate new cash inflows through monetization of receivables and equity stakes in seabed mineral companies [264]. - The December 2023 Warrants include a cashless exercise option if dividends are announced [258]. - The company does not engage in off-balance sheet financing arrangements [267].