SEAFARER EXPLORATION CORP. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The following discussion contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to business and economic risks and uncertainties, and which speak only as of the date of this annual report. No one should place strong or undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The use in this Form 10-K of such words as "believes", "plans", "anticipates", "expects", "intends", and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. The Company's actual results or actions may differ materially from these forward-looking statements for due to many factors and the success of the Company is dependent on our efforts and many other factors including, primarily, our ability to raise additional capital. Such factors include, among others, the following: our ability to continue as a going concern, general economic and business conditions; competition; success of operating initiatives; our ability to raise capital and the terms thereof; changes in business strategy or development plans; future revenues; the continuity, experience and quality of our management; changes in or failure to comply with government regulations or the lack of government authorization to continue our projects; and other factors referenced in the Form 10-K. This Item should be read in conjunction with the financial statements, the related notes and with the understanding that the Company's actual future results may be materially different from what is currently expected or projected by the Company.
We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date made. Such forward-looking
statements are based on the beliefs and estimates of our management, as well as
on assumptions made by and information currently available to us at the time
such statements were made. Forward looking statements are subject to a variety
of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ
from those reflected in the forward looking statements, including, without
limitation, the failure to successfully locate cargo and artifacts from the
We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Overview General
The Company's principal business plan is to develop the infrastructure and technology to engage in the archaeologically-sensitive exploration, recovery and conservation of historic shipwrecks. Once artifacts have been properly conserved, they may be made available for scientific research and allowed to be displayed for the public. The Company's secondary business is to develop revenue streams to support its historic shipwreck exploration and recovery operations.
The Company has investigated various technologies and non-scientific equipment to help better explore or document our shipwreck sites. To the present date, none of these technologies have been proven to work with the exception of the SeaSearcher. The Company will continue to experiment with unproven technologies and will actively work with third parties, consultants and scientists to develop its own proprietary technology which will result in extra expenses to the Company.
There is a possibility that the Company will be forced to cease its operations if it is not successful in eventually locating valuable artifacts or treasure. If the Company were to cease its operations, and not find or engage another business entity, then it is likely that there would be complete loss of all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company. As such, an investment in Seafarer is speculative and highly risky.
This type of business venture is extremely speculative in nature and carries a tremendous amount of risk. An investment in our securities is speculative and very risky and should only be considered by those investors or lenders who do not require liquidity and who can afford to suffer a complete and total loss of their investment.
There is currently a limited trading market for our securities. We cannot assure when and if an active-trading market in our shares will be established, or whether any such market will be sustained or sufficiently liquid to enable holders of shares of our common stock to liquidate their investment in our company. The sale of unregistered and restricted securities by current shareholders, including shares issued to consultants and shares issued to settle convertible promissory notes or to settle other loans and debt, may cause a significant decline in the market price of the Company's securities. Regulatory agencies are also making it difficult for broker dealers to accept stock certificates from issuers of low priced stocks, even though the issuer is fully reporting and current with their required regulatory filings.
Some clearing firms who used to clear low priced securities for multiple brokerage firms have closed or been acquired, resulting in fewer brokerage firms that are willing or able to accept lower priced securities for deposit. Unless an investor has a large and well-established relationship with a brokerage firm, it will be very difficult and potentially expensive to deposit lower priced securities. An investor should consider consulting with professional financial advisers before making an investment in our securities.
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Plan of Operation
The Company has taken the following steps to implement its business plan:
? To date, the Company has devoted its time towards establishing its business to
develop the infrastructure capable of researching, exploring, recovering and
conserving historic shipwrecks. The Company has performed some research,
exploration and recovery activities.
? Spent considerable time and money researching potential shipwrecks including
obtaining information from foreign archives.
? The Company has generated limited revenues to date, including some nominal
revenue from dividends and our business goals continue to evolve. Relationships
are being developed with scientists, as well as with for profit companies.
? The Company continues to review revenue producing opportunities including joint
ventures with other companies and potentially governmental agencies. The
Company is actively looking to work with revenue producing companies similar to
but the Company will continue to pursue those endeavors.
? The Company has investigated various types of equipment and technology to
expedite the process of finding artifacts other than iron or ferrous metals.
Most have been of no help, but the Company continues to explore new technology.
The Company has developed its own proprietary technology, the SeaSearcher, and
will attempt to continue to develop additional proprietary technologies or work
with third parties to develop technologies to aid in its exploration and
recovery operations. Development of technologies will require additional time
and financing. The cost of developing the new technology has, to date, been
very expensive.
? The Company has investigated media opportunities and will continue to evaluate
different media strategies.
Juno Beach Shipwreck Site
The Company has previously performed some exploration and recovery operations at
what it believes to be a shipwreck site located off of the coast of
The Company believes it is possible the
The Company has determined that a large portion of the magnetometer survey of
the Juno Beach Shipwreck site, that was previously given to the Company and to
the
North Florida Shipwreck Site
There is a purported historic shipwreck site in the waters off of
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In July of 2014, Seafarer's
The Company regularly reviews opportunities to perform exploration and recovery operations at purported historic shipwreck sites. The Company currently does have some specific plans to perform exploration and recovery operations at other shipwreck sites in the future, however these plans are subject to change based on a number of factors. The Company is actively reviewing other potential historic shipwreck sites, including sites located internationally, for possible exploration and recovery. Should the Company decide that it will pursue exploration and recovery activities at other potential shipwreck sites, it may be necessary to obtain various permits as well as environmental permits.
Additionally, the Company is reviewing a few business opportunities that may
allow it to eventually generate revenue streams to support the operational
expenses of Seafarer. Seafarer has also acquired a 1% ownership position in
The Company's wholly owned subsidiary
The Company continually monitors media rights for potential revenue opportunities. The Company has talked to multiple media entities to further understand the advantages offered. Management believes media can represent a potential future revenue opportunity for the Company, if the right circumstances arise.
This type of business venture is extremely speculative in nature and carries a tremendous amount of risk. An investment in our securities is speculative and very risky and should only be considered by those investors or lenders who do not require liquidity and who can afford to suffer a complete and total loss of their investment.
Limited Operating History
The Company has not currently generated only minimal revenue from operations and does not expect to report any significant revenue from operations for the foreseeable future.
At
The Company's working capital deficit decreased from
Since inception, the Company has funded its operations through common stock issuances and loans in order to meet its strategic objectives; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain further funds to continue with its efforts to establish a new business. There is a very significant risk that the Company will be unable to obtain financing to fund its operation and as such the Company may be forced to cease operations at any time which would likely result in a complete loss of all capital that has been invested in and/or borrowed by the Company to date.
The Company expects to continue to incur significant operating losses and to
generate negative cash flow from operating activities, while building out its
infrastructure in order to explore and salvage historic shipwreck sites and
establishing itself in the marketplace. Based on our historical rate of
expenditures, the Company expects to expend its available cash in less
than three months from
The Company's ability to eliminate operating losses and to generate positive cash flow from operations in the future will depend upon a variety of factors, many of which it is unable to control. If the Company is unable to implement its business plan successfully, it may not be able to eliminate operating losses, generate positive cash flow or achieve or sustain profitability, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operations, and financial results, as well as its ability to make payments on its debt obligations, and the Company may be forced to cease operations.
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The Company's lack of operating cash flow and reliance on the sale of its commons stock and loans to fund operations is extremely risky. If the Company is unable to continue to raise capital or obtain loans or other financing on terms that are acceptable to the Company, or at all, then it is highly likely that the Company will be forced to cease operations. If the Company ceases its operations, then it is very highly likely that all capital invested in and/or borrowed by the Company will be lost.
Summary of the Year Ended
The Company's net loss for the year ended
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At
Lack of Liquidity
A major financial challenge and significant risk facing the Company is a lack of
positive cash flow and liquidity. The Company continued to operate with
significant debt and a working capital deficit during the year ended
The expenses associated with being a small publicly traded company attempting to develop the infrastructure to explore and salvage historic shipwrecks recovery are extremely prohibitive, especially given that the Company does not currently generate any revenues and does not expect to generate any revenues in the near future. There are ongoing expenses associated with operations that are incurred whether the Company is conducting shipwreck recovery operations or not. Vessel maintenance, particularly for an older vessel such as the Company's main salvage vessel, upkeep expenses and docking fees are continuous and unavoidable regardless of the Company's operational status. Management anticipates the Company may need to put the vessel in dry dock in order for additional repairs to be made. These repairs and maintenance are expensive and have a negative impact on the Company's cash position.
In addition to the operations expenses, a publicly traded company also incurs the significant recurring corporate expenses related to maintaining publicly traded status, which include, but are not limited to accounting, legal, audit, executive, administrative, corporate communications, rent, telephones, etc. The recurring expenses associated with being a publicly traded company are very burdensome for smaller public companies such as Seafarer. This lack of liquidity creates a very risky situation for the Company in terms of its ability to continue operating, which in turn makes owning shares of the Company's common stock extremely risky and highly speculative. The Company's lack of liquidity may cause the Company to be forced to cease operations at any time which would likely result in a complete loss of all capital invested in or borrowed by the Company to date.
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Due to the fact that the Company does not generate any revenues and does not expect to generate revenues for the foreseeable future the Company must rely on outside equity and debt funding. The combination of the ongoing operational, even during times when there is little or no exploration or salvage activities taking place, and corporate expenses as well as the need for outside financing creates a very risky situation for the Company and its shareholders. This working capital shortfall and lack of access to cash to fund corporate activities is extremely risky and may force the Company to cease its operations which would more than likely result in a complete loss of all capital invested in or loaned to the Company to date.
If we are unable to secure additional financing, our business may fail and our stock price will likely be materially adversely affected.
Lack of Revenues and Cash Flow/Significant Losses from Operations
The exploration and recovery of historic shipwrecks requires a multi-year, multi-stage process and it may be many years before any significant revenue is generated from exploration and recovery activities, if ever. The Company does not believe that it will generate any significant revenues in the near future. The Company believes that it may be several years before it is able to generate any cash flow from its operations, if any are ever generated at all. Without revenues and cash flow the Company does not have reliable cash flow to pay its expenses. The Company relies on outside financing in the form of equity and debt and it is possible that the Company may not be able to obtain outside financing in the future. If the Company is not able to obtain financing it would more than likely be forced to cease operations and all of the capital that has been invested in or borrowed by the Company would be lost.
If the Company is unable to secure additional financing, our business may fail or our operating results and our stock price may be materially adversely affected. The raising of additional financing would in all likelihood result in dilution or reduction in the value of the Company's securities.
The Company may not be able to continue as a going concern. If the Company is
not able to continue as a going concern, it is highly likely that all capital
invested in the Company or borrowed by the Company will be lost. The report of
our independent auditors for the years ended
The Company has experienced a net loss in every fiscal year since inception. The
Company's losses from operations were
Convertible Notes Payable and Notes Payable, in Default
The Company does not have additional sources of debt financing to refinance its convertible notes payable and notes payable that are currently in default. If the Company is unable to obtain additional capital, such lenders may file suit, including suit to foreclose on the assets held as collateral for the obligations arising under the secured notes. If any of the lenders file suit to foreclose on the assets held as collateral, then the Company may be forced to significantly scale back or cease its operations which would more than likely result in a complete loss of all capital that has been invested in or borrowed by the Company. The fact that the Company is in default regarding several loans held by various lenders makes investing in the Company or providing any loans to the Company extremely risky with a very high potential for a complete loss of capital.
The convertible notes that have been issued by the Company are convertible at the lender's option. These convertible notes represent significant potential dilution to the Company's current shareholders as the convertible price of these notes is generally lower than the current market price of the Company's shares. As such when these notes are converted into equity there is typically a highly dilutive effect on current shareholders and very high probability that such dilution may significantly negatively affect the trading price of the Company's common stock. Furthermore, management intends to have discussions or has already had discussions with several of the promissory note holders who do not currently have convertible notes regarding converting their notes into equity. Any such amended agreements to convert promissory notes into equity would more than likely have a highly dilutive effect on current shareholders and there is a very high probability that such dilution may significantly negatively affect the trading price of the Company's common stock. Some of these note holders have already amended their notes and converted the notes into equity. Based on conversations with other note holders, the Company believes that additional note holders will amend their notes to contain a convertibility clause and eventually convert the notes into equity.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations
are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared
in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
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Management is aware that certain changes in accounting estimates employed in generating financial statements can have the effect of making the Company look more or less profitable than it actually is. Management does not believe that the Company has made any such changes in accounting estimates.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
None.
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