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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Bimergen Energy Corporation (the “Company”, “Bimergen,” “Bitech,” “we” or “us”) was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on March 4, 1998. In connection with the Company’s planned expansion of its business following the completion of the acquisition of Bitech Mining Corporation, a Wyoming corporation (“Bitech Mining”), it amended to its Certificate of Incorporation on April 29, 2022 to change its corporate name to Bitech Technologies Corporation. On January 28, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate to Incorporation to: (i) effect a reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a ratio of 1 post-split share for every 140 pre-split shares; and (ii) to change the name of the Company to Bimergen Energy Corporation. The reverse split and name change took effect on the OTC Markets on February 7, 2025 and the Company’s symbol change to “BESS” took effect on March 3, 2025.
We are a renewable energy project developer dedicated to enabling the clean energy transition and providing critical grid stability via solutions across a range of applications through our portfolio of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and solar development projects. In April 2024, we acquired a portfolio of development-stage BESS and solar energy projects from Emergen Energy LLC (“Emergen”), making us the project owner of 23 development stage utility-scale BESS projects with an estimated cumulative storage capacity of 1.965 gigawatts (GW) and 13 development stage solar energy projects with an anticipated cumulative generation capacity of 1.640 GW (collectively, the “Development Projects”) once constructed and operational.
We are a development-stage company with the strategic objective of developing, commercializing, and operating a diversified portfolio of battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) and solar energy projects across the United States.
As of December 31, 2025, we have not commenced commercial operations and have not generated revenue. We are currently in the mid-stage of our development lifecycle and are actively advancing approximately a 2 GW pipeline of BESS projects.
To support this growth, one of our battery suppliers, RelyEZ, has committed up to $50 million, including an initial $10 million funding to a joint venture.
Over the next twelve months, we intend to progress a portion of our development pipeline to construction-ready status, initiate procurement and site preparation on priority projects, and expand internal capabilities across development, engineering, and execution. We expect these activities to be funded through a combination of available cash, the net proceeds of the February 2026 public offering, project-level funding arrangements under the RelyEZ / GridSpan joint venture for qualifying projects, potential tax equity financing for a portion of capital expenditures, and project-level long-term debt financing, subject to availability and finalization of definitive arrangements. Concurrently, we will work to secure interconnection agreements, finalize site control and permitting, and engage prospective offtakers.
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Our primary business objective is to become a grid-balancing operator by developing, commercializing, and operating a diversified portfolio of BESS and solar energy projects. We aim to leverage by partnering with advanced BESS technology suppliers and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to address the critical challenges associated with the integration of renewable energy into the electrical grid, particularly the imbalance between energy supply and demand caused by the intermittent nature of solar and wind resources. This approach aligns with the increasing demand for grid stability in regions with high penetration of renewable energy, where imbalances between peak solar generation and peak energy demand create revenue opportunities through energy storage and dispatch. We plan to store excess energy generated during periods of low demand and dispatch it during peak demand periods, thereby enhancing grid stability and efficiency. Upon reaching commercial operation, we hope to play a key role in stabilizing grid demand and supporting renewable energy integration through energy arbitrage and ancillary services.
Core Business in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Our core business is anchored in the development and operation of BESS projects, which are strategically designed to mitigate the energy imbalances and power deficits observed in markets with substantial solar and wind energy generation. This event, often depicted by the grid balancing, highlights the timing mismatch between peak renewable energy generation and peak electricity demand. As renewable energy production peaks during daylight hours and declines in the evening when energy demand is highest, supplemental energy supply sources become increasingly critical. Our BESS projects are positioned to address this imbalance by storing surplus energy during periods of low demand and releasing it during high-demand periods, capturing value from daily price fluctuations. By purchasing and storing energy during low-cost, high-supply hours and selling it during high-demand periods when prices are at their peak, known as energy arbitrage trading, our BESS systems will provide critical support to compensate for the lack of supply from the current outdated energy grid infrastructure.
In addition to energy arbitrage, our BESS assets are positioned to provide essential grid services, including frequency regulation, voltage support, and emergency backup during grid outages. Frequency regulation refers to the rapid response to changes in grid frequency, maintaining stability and preventing potential grid failures. Voltage control enhances the quality and reliability of power supplied to consumers. The rapid response capabilities also maintain stability for key infrastructure during outages via immediate response to fluctuations in voltage and frequency. By reducing supply-demand imbalances at peak times, known as peak shaving, we hope to flatten the energy demand and lower electricity costs for consumers. By integrating advanced EMS controls, we aim to optimize the dispatch timing and increase the overall economic value of stored energy, delivering both reliable performance and efficient operation in dynamic market conditions. Our systems will enable more flexible and adaptive grid operations, accommodating dynamic energy flows and diverse generation sources. These ancillary services both relieve grid stress, offer additional potential revenue streams, and maximize likelihood of punctual project development within budget and ensure product quality standards. We believe we are well- positioned to leverage our existing relationships to secure multi-year customer contracts prior to project construction and integrate cutting-edge battery technologies as they are developed into future developments. Our systems will also be capable of deferred infrastructure upgrades, which reduce the need for expensive grid infrastructure upgrades by efficiently managing local supply and demand. We expect our customers will include traditional trading houses (e.g., Goldman Sachs, BP, Shell), commercial and industrial (C&I) entities, and utilities. The terms of our agreements with customers will be defined by tolling agreements, financial hedges, or power purchase agreements (PPAs), which serve as financial instruments to guarantee all or a portion of future revenues.
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Bimergen Energy’s business model as a BESS project owner and developer will leverage long-term contracted tolling agreements to generate stable revenue with upside potential. While Bimergen owns and plans to develop a portfolio of BESS projects, tolling agreements with major energy trading entities or institutional financial firms will provide a dual revenue model including guaranteed floor payments and upside profit sharing. The floor payment could be a fixed or minimum revenue guarantee to cover operational costs and provide downside protection against low market prices or volatility. Upside sharing is a profit-sharing mechanism where revenues above the floor would be split between Bimergen and the offtaker, incentivizing optimization of energy trading.
While these contracts have not yet been finalized, institutional traders will manage daily operations and energy trading under the agreements once signed. They will monitor market prices and advise Bimergen to charge the batteries during off-peak hours using low-cost grid energy, then discharge the batteries during peak hours, selling high-priced power back to the grid. Under the prospective agreements, institutional offtakers would buy the discharged power wholesale, resell it at market prices for profit, guarantee the floor payment, and share upside revenue with Bimergen. Beyond arbitrage, tolling agreements may include provisions for ancillary services like frequency regulation, voltage support, or capacity payments, where the BESS helps stabilize the grid for additional revenue streams. The offtaker would assume market price risk, while the BESS owner would be responsible for system maintenance and performance, ensuring the assets meet contractual obligations. The floor payment would ensure predictable cash flows, making projects bankable by institutional investors or lenders to provide project financing. Upside sharing would allow developers to benefit from high market prices without direct exposure to trading risks. Partnering with experienced traders leverages their market knowledge, reducing the need for in-house trading capabilities. Offtakers benefit from access to infrastructure by gaining control over a BESS without owning or maintaining it, and capture margins by reselling power at market prices, especially during peak demand. Offtake agreements are long-term contracts, often spanning 10–20 years, to align with the lifecycle of BESS projects and provide revenue certainty for financing.
As renewable energy penetration increases, BESS tolling agreements are becoming more common to manage intermittency (e.g., storing solar/wind energy for peak times). The global BESS market is projected to grow significantly, with tolling agreements facilitating project financing. The structure of tolling agreements vary on a case-by-case basis. While the floor payment mitigates downside, low market prices can limit upside potential, affecting overall returns. BESS performance declines over time, which may impact revenue if not accounted for in the agreement. The financial stability of the offtaker is critical, as their ability to meet floor payments or share upside depends on their market success. Shifts in energy market policies or grid incentives can affect the profitability of tolling agreements.
We are in talks with a number of investment banks to secure offtake agreements for our projects. However, to date, we have not entered into any offtake agreements and there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so on terms favorable to the Company. If we are not successful in obtaining favorable terms, we will operate these projects by selling merchant power and use a third-party scheduling entity to assist us in scheduling the power. This exposes the BESS to market volatility, where prices fluctuate based on supply, demand, fuel costs, and other dynamics. Without guaranteed revenue streams, the BESS owner assumes financial risk, as electricity prices can vary significantly. However, during periods of high demand or grid stress, the system can capitalize on higher prices. The BESS can also provide services like energy arbitrage, storing low-cost electricity and selling it when prices rise, or ancillary services like frequency regulation and reserves, which can be more profitable during grid instability. The key advantage of this model is the potential for higher returns in favorable market conditions, but it also carries the risk of lower profits or losses when market prices drop or when demand for storage services is insufficient. Like traditional merchant power plants, a BESS in this model faces financial uncertainty but has the flexibility to adjust based on real-time market conditions.
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We anticipate management will be active in identifying, negotiating and establishing the financing relationships required for our projects. Since the Company and its subsidiaries do not have the in-house personnel to construct these projects, we also anticipate management will hire third parties to manage the construction of the project facilities and we will manage and negotiate the purchase of the key components of the facility (most importantly being the batteries). The Development Projects purchased are at various stages and we executed an agreement with Energy Independent Partners (“EIP”) (a Delaware limited liability company controlled by Cole Johnson, our Co-CEO and President and Director commencing as of the date of acquisition of Emergen) for services to include: pre-construction and pre-operational activities such as assisting with qualifying the Development Projects for financing; assisting with achieving RTB Status for Development Projects; and assisting with marketing the Development Project to a third party, if desired. The relevant fees for these services are $0.035 per watt of capacity and are included in the Development Fees column of the table below.
BESS project locations are selected to be located alongside traditional power transmission lines or near large offtakers (our expected customers) with high energy demands, enhancing grid stability and reducing energy costs. These locations are suitable for battery storage facilities of approximately thirty acres and undergo environmental studies and assessments to ensure feasibility. While the letters of intent the Company has entered into or negotiated for these projects are for specific locations, the Company’s development plans are not dependent on the landowner or address, but, rather, are county based. The Company believes it could adjust its plans to find a similar, suitable location if it is unable to negotiate a definitive agreement to develop a project with the landowner.
Location is a key consideration when selecting a site to develop a project. All projects are chosen in rural areas, outside high electricity demand zones, and on existing transmission lines. Transmission lines are then measured for available capacity and evaluated for potential BESS projects. After confirming that the site is suitable for BESS, we contact the landowner and conduct environmental studies to ensure it is viable for construction and operation. Most of our projects are in non-regulated markets, which allow us to sell power into the merchant markets using a scheduling entity.
Another key component of site qualification is identification of the potential energy customers and markets we can serve, either by rights acquired in the development process, those which can be secured via competitive utility procurements and those which can be secured under direct bilateral agreements
The revenue opportunities relating to our primary energy purchase customers – the regulated utilities and regulated wholesale energy markets operating where each of our projects are located, are quantified at the earliest stages of project qualification and the commercial relationship with these customers is fully established at the time we anticipate executing our interconnection agreement, typically prior to commencement of construction. These utility energy purchase mechanisms generally preclude any direct participation by these customers in asset ownership or profit distributions.
Additionally, at each site location, screening is conducted to identify and qualify potential industrial, commercial and municipal customers. Those which meet our criteria for potentially enhancing our revenues and profits are contacted to determine their interest in purchasing energy services at or after the point in time when our projects enter revenue operations. It is not our normal practice, and these energy purchase agreements do not typically include participation in equity ownership or profit distributions from the projects, but these options are not precluded legally or regulatorily.
The physical quality of our sites in terms of their development is valued against industry comparables. The energy and revenue generation potential of our sites and projects and the number and credit quality of our established and potential utility and non-utility customers are also key factors in the valuation of our projects, their ability to attract investors and the ultimate cost of that capital. This is true for the majority of projects in our industry.
Our projects may include multiple classes of equity investors. Project level preferred equity investors enjoy returns which include one or more fixed components plus a participation component in which they share in the net free cash flows of our combined arbitration and contracted energy revenue operations; common equity investors participate directly in ownership of the project assets and receive distributions of net free cash flows from our energy trading (arbitrage) revenues and those from contracted energy services. We also have tax equity investors who participate in a transaction to acquire these tax benefits outright and may also enjoy a nominal carried interest in our net distributions.
Our pro forma models and financial practices meet customary industry standards to estimate, calculate and project these revenues both for institutional financing purposes as well as regulatory requirements.
It is our intent to own and operate our projects in most cases, but in others we may deem it financially beneficial to the company and our equity investors to partly or fully monetize our project assets.
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We maintain strong relationships with tier-one battery and equipment suppliers, utilities, and power purchasers to optimize transmission efficiency and lower consumer costs. These partnerships may also help us secure regulatory support, ensure timely project development within budget, and uphold high product quality standards. Our strategic position allows us to secure multi-year customer contracts before project construction and integrate emerging battery technologies into future developments. Additionally, our systems are designed to enable deferred infrastructure upgrades, reducing the need for costly grid enhancements by efficiently managing local supply and demand.
Development Projects and Operational Progress
Our portfolio of Development Projects includes approximately 3.6 GW of alternating current (GWAC) power capacity across various regions served by Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as ERCOT, WECC, PJM, and MISO. These regions have been selected strategically based on favorable market conditions, grid infrastructure, and regulatory environments conducive to renewable energy integration. In connection with the Emergen transaction, we currently have no proprietary rights but we have secured rights to comprehensive “Work Product” Intangible assets essential for project development, including but not limited to: feasibility studies determining capacity and compatibility, establishing a production model of the project parameters, identifying any curtailment for the project, power flow site verification and substation identification, permitting and regulatory compliance documentation, engineering designs, equipment procurement plans, site preparation guidelines, and noting project specific challenges.
Subsequent to positive feasibility studies is the process of legal formation, analyzing and negotiating site control/surface and materials, and identifying engineering requirements for construction, identifying and negotiating interconnection to the grid, identifying tax abatements, and identifying permitting and study requirements, and noting additional project specific challenges. These assets provide a robust foundation for advancing our projects through the development lifecycle efficiently and effectively. We are in the process of negotiating grid interconnection agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable grid codes and standards, registering our projects for market participation, and coordinating with ISOs to align dispatch and grid service requirements. In addition, we are actively engaging with these ISOs to address cybersecurity compliance and to develop comprehensive monitoring and reporting frameworks, which are essential for maintaining operational integrity and grid support.
Our Redbird and Wildfire projects are currently the most advanced within our portfolio and are ready to proceed to the financing and construction phases. We are actively pursuing project-level debt and equity financing to fund the construction and/or operationalization of these projects. Upon securing financing, of which there can be no assurance we will be able to do so or do so on terms favorable to us, we intend to execute binding agreements with key counterparties, initiate site preparation activities, and commence construction in accordance with our development timelines. As part of the rights to the Work Product and continued development, we identify and negotiate with the appropriate counterparts in the specific project, but do not enter into binding contracts until specific project financing is obtained so as to not create liabilities before project financing is secured. We recognize the importance of managing risks associated with project development, including regulatory, technical, financial, and market risks. Our approach involves conducting thorough feasibility studies, engaging in proactive stakeholder consultations, and maintaining flexibility in project planning. We do not enter into binding contracts related to site control, equipment procurement, or construction until project-specific financing is secured, mitigating financial exposure. The next steps for these projects will include executing contracts with key counterparties, purchasing equipment, and initiating the construction process. Our current project pipeline consists of multiple BESS initiatives, with an estimated development timeline spanning eight to nine years.
BESS Market
The Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) industry is young but has experienced significant growth in the United States, driven by the integration of renewable energy, the need for grid stability, and various economic and policy incentives.
Battery storage systems are not a primary electricity source, meaning the technology does not create electricity from a fuel or natural resource. Instead, batteries store electricity that has already been created from an electricity generator or the electric power grid, which makes energy storage systems secondary sources of electricity.
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The acceleration of global integration of renewable energy sources has amplified the critical need for efficient energy storage solutions, driving substantial investment into grid infrastructure, particularly BESS. Despite its emergence as a distinct sector only in the 2010s, the BESS market has since experienced exponential growth, attracting significant investor interest worldwide.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play a crucial role in managing the grid, and their importance is expected to increase as more electrification and AI data centers are installed across the United States and the world. The sharp increase in demand for AI clusters has resulted in a notable emphasis on data center capacity, placing significant strain on the power grid, generation capabilities, and environmental concerns. With this surge in demand for electricity, there is a corresponding need for efficient storage systems to balance supply and demand on the grid. The current benefits of BESS towards the grids are as follows:
| ● | Grid Stability: BESS provides grid stabilization by balancing supply and demand, reducing the likelihood of blackouts and enhancing the reliability of the electrical grid. | |
| ● | Renewable Energy Integration: BESS allows for the efficient integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind by storing excess energy and releasing it when needed. | |
| ● | Peak Shaving: BESS helps reduce peak demand charges for utilities and consumers by discharging stored energy during high-demand periods. | |
| ● | Reduction of Fossil Fuel Dependence: By enabling more renewable energy use, BESS decreases the reliance on fossil fuel-based power generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. | |
| ● | Emergency Backup: BESS provides critical backup power during emergencies and natural disasters, ensuring continuous power supply for essential services. |
As we progress towards optimizing BESS operations for the future, several advantages become apparent:
| ● | Grid Decentralization: Future BESS deployments will support a more decentralized grid, empowering local communities with greater energy independence and resilience. | |
| ● | Cost Reduction: Advances in battery techs and economies of scale will continue to drive down the costs of BESS, making it more accessible and cost-effective for widespread use. | |
| ● | Enhanced Renewable Penetration: With improved storage capabilities, BESS will support even higher levels of renewable energy penetration, facilitating the transition to a fully renewable energy grid. | |
| ● | Electric Vehicle (EV) Integration: BESS will play a crucial role in managing the increased demand from EVs, enabling efficient charging infrastructure and energy management. |
BESS market is projected to grow exponentially, making it a massive and lucrative market in the US market. However, despite its rapid growth, there are currently limited players involved in this sector. Management believes this situation presents an opportunity for companies with extensive development and operating experience like the Company today to enter and capitalize on this expanding market. As the US continues to transition towards cleaner energy sources, BESS systems will become even more critical in ensuring a stable and resilient power grid while reducing carbon emissions. We believe it is an exciting time for the BESS industry with immense potential for growth and innovation.

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Emergen Energy Acquisition
On April 14, 2024, the Company, Emergen Energy LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Emergen”), Bridgelink Development, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Bridgelink”) and C & C Johnson Holdings LLC, the sole member of Bridgelink (“C&C”) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) (the “Business Combination”).
On April 24, 2024 (the “Closing”) the Company completed the acquisition of Emergen pursuant to the MIPA whereby the Company issued 1,587,300 unregistered shares of its common stock to Emergen’s sole member, C&C Johnson Holdings LLC (“C&C”) in exchange for 100% of Emergen’s equity interests. C&C is controlled by Cole Johnson who became our President and a director following the Closing as well as the President of the Company’s BESS and Solar Divisions. In addition, Emergen became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company with C&C’s owning approximately 31.3% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock.
Originally, in a letter agreement executed and disclosed in January 2024 the above acquisition was contingent upon the parties entering into a definitive agreement which would contain certain conditions to close, including a commitment for a capital investment or other financing transaction of not less than $50,000,000 (the “Capital Infusion”) prior to closing. This Capital Infusion condition was negotiated out of the acquisition definitive agreement.
Emergen holds a portfolio of battery energy storage system (“BESS”) projects identified in the MIPA with a cumulative storage capacity estimated at 1.965 gigawatts (GW) upon completion of the construction of such project (the “BESS Development Projects”) and rights to develop a portfolio of solar energy development projects with a cumulative capacity estimated at 3.840 GW upon completion of construction of such project (the “Solar Development Projects,” together with the BESS Development Projects, collectively, the “Development Projects”).
We plan to raise the working capital and project specific financing we need to commence the Development Projects through future debt and equity financing.
Development Projects are the result of a significant amount of feasibility studies determining capacity and compatibility, establishing production model of the project parameters, identifying any curtailment for the project, power flow site verification and substation identification, and noting project specific challenges. Subsequent to positive feasibility studies is the development process of legal formation, analyzing and negotiating site control/surface and materials, identifying engineering requirements before construction, identifying and negotiating interconnection to the grid, identifying tax abatements, identifying permitting and study requirements, and noting project specific challenges. We identify and negotiate with the appropriate counterparts in the specific project but do not enter into binding contracts until specific project financing is obtained. Currently we have no binding contracts for our development projects.
Through Emergen, Bimergen Energy management will determine which projects will be developed and when, how financing arrangements will be pursued and accepted, and whether a project may be sold instead of developed, and the criteria for establishing the sale price.
Emergen was formed on April 4, 2024, and had no operating activity but held the Development Projects. The Development Projects were assigned to Emergen on April 23, 2024, with no cost basis and deemed to be intangible
From an accounting perspective, we treated the transaction as an acquisition of assets versus a business combination due to the lack of any operations. Also, the projects that were purchased in the acquisition were development stage and deemed to not be tangible assets under FASB 805-10-20 and have classified these as intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and are not amortized but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the assets may be impaired. To the extent that an intangible asset is successfully developed into a revenue-generating asset, it will be relieved over time in the same time period as the property, plant and equipment purchased to have the project become a revenue-generating project. To the extent that an intangible asset is not successfully developed into a revenue-generating assets, it will be considered impaired and charged to operations at that time. The Company valued the transaction at the value of $22,222,200, the value of the restricted stock ($14.00 closing price per share on April 24, 2024) issued as consideration for Emergen. Emergen had no liabilities associated with it at the time of the transaction.
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On May 30, 2024, Emergen entered into a Project Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with Bridgelink covering approximately 2.425 GW of greenfield solar projects. Total consideration payable to Emergen is approximately $19.4 million, consisting of a non-refundable deposit of $943,500 received in June 2024 and up to $18.5 million of milestone payments. The deposit is recorded as deferred revenue. No revenue was recognized through December 31, 2025 because the contractual milestone conditions had not been met. Effective December 31, 2024, the PSA was amended to provide that Bridgelink may return a project, without refund, only if no milestone payment has yet been made and the return occurs within seven years of the PSA’s effective date. All other material terms remain unchanged.
In the event that Purchaser, under the purchase agreement decides to transfer any Project along with its interests to Bridgelink or any creditworthy entity designated by Bridgelink (“Returned Project”), Bridgelink shall provide written notice to Emergen within ten (10) business days of receipt of such notice from the Purchaser and Bridgelink shall convey, transfer, assign, deliver, and contribute over certain rights and interests to the Returned Project to Emergen within ten (10) business days of receipt of such Returned Project, unless otherwise agreed upon by Emergen in writing. For clarity, any creditworthy entity designated by Bridgelink shall be confirmed in writing by Emergen. Bridgelink is to receive payment from the Purchaser no later than March 31 of the year following each calendar year end for any milestones that have been achieved during that calendar year. Emergen is to receive payment within five days from Bridgelink receiving payment from the Purchaser. Effective December 31, 2024, Emergen and Bridgelink amended the Agreement to provide that Bridgelink could only return a Project if it has not yet made a milestone payment to Emergen on prior to the seventh (7th) anniversary of the Effective Date of the Agreement
The Projects sold by Emergen to Bridgelink are in what are termed as “Greenfield Projects.” With respect to each Greenfield Project, Emergen will be paid:
(i) $5,000 per megawatt (in alternating current) measured at the Point of Interconnection after such Greenfield Project has secured all necessary land rights as determined in good faith ($12,125,000 for the estimated 2,425 megawatts sold); and
(ii) $3,000 per megawatt (in alternating current) measured at the Point of Interconnection when the relevant Greenfield Project has achieved ready-to-build (RTB) status as determined in good faith ($7,275,000 for the estimated 2,435 megawatts sold.
There is no specified timeframe for the milestones to be achieved.
The deposit has been recorded as proceeds received on sale of intangible assets - subject to return rights until there is no longer a right to return the Projects. The remainder of the transaction is disclosed as a footnote to the consolidated financial statements but not recorded within the consolidated financial statements. All payments that are received will be recorded as proceeds received on sale of intangible assets - subject to return rights with proper footnote explanation of the transaction and will not be recorded as revenue until the right Bridgelink to return the Project and request a full refund no longer exists. There are no other sale contingencies besides those disclosed herein.
The following agreements were entered into on the date of Closing as provided for in the MIPA:
Project Management Services Agreement
At the Closing, the Company and Emergen entered into a Project Management Services Agreement (the “PMSA”) with Energy Independent Partners LLC (“Energy Independent Partners”), an entity owned or controlled by Mr. Johnson. Pursuant to the terms of the PMSA, Energy Independent Partners is obligated to provide the following project management services in connection with the development and operation of each of the Development Projects (collectively, the “Services”): (i) assist as needed with qualifying the Development Projects for financing; (ii) assist as needed with obtaining all permits required for development of the Development Projects which have sufficient rights to use all necessary real property, and for which the applicable draft interconnection agreement has been received for the Development Projects (“RTB Status”); and (iii) if Emergen foregoes the development of a Development Project, Energy Independent Partners will assist the Company as needed with marketing the Development Project to a third party or develop and retain the Development Project outside of Emergen.
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Payment for Service. The Issuer agreed to pay Energy Independent Partners the following fees for providing the Services:
BESS Development Fees. In consideration of the provision of the Services related to the BESS Development Projects, and subject to the terms and conditions herein, during the Term, Bitech shall pay EIP the following amounts per BESS Development Project: $0.035 per W for each applicable BESS Development Project, subject to such BESS Development Project achieving sufficient project specific equity or debt financing from third parties to fund the payment of the fees (“BESS Development Fees”). Currently, the Company is focusing on developing the BESS projects and the total fees related to all 23 of the BESS projects would be the $0.035 per watt multiplied by the estimated capacity 1.965 GW (1,965,000,000 watts) or approximately $69 million.
Solar Development Fees. In consideration of the provision of the Services related to the Solar Development Projects, and subject to the terms and conditions herein, during the Term, Bitech shall pay EIP the following amounts per Solar Development Project: $0.035 per W for each applicable Solar Development Project, subject to such Solar Development Project achieving sufficient project specific equity or debt financing from third parties to fund the payment of the fees (“Solar Development Fees”). The Solar projects still in the Emergen portfolio have an estimated capacity of 1.640 GW and would have Solar Development Fees of approximately $57 million if developed.
If any Development Projects pursuant to the Agreement are sold by Emergen to a third-party then EIP would be due the greater of: (i) any unpaid project’s specific BESS Development Fees or Solar Development Fees defined in the PMSA agreement; or (ii) 62.5% of the proceeds less any project specific BESS Development Fees or Solar Development Fees paid previously.
Other Development Fees. For each other renewable energy development asset held by the Company, which are neither BESS Development Projects nor Solar Development Projects, located in the United States in which the Company engages during the term of the PMSA (the “Other Development Projects”), the Company shall pay Energy Independent Partners the higher of either (a) fifty percent (50%) of the gross margin or (b) $0.02 per watt in cash, subject to such Other Development Project achieving RTB Status (the “Other Development Fees”).
Timing of Payment of Fees
The BESS Development Fees shall be due and payable upon (i) Bitech, or any of its Affiliates, receiving project financing directly related to and collateralized by BESS Projects, this specifically excludes any general public or private offerings by Bitech not directly related to financing a BESS Project, and (ii) when a BESS Project’s financing funding terms is sufficient to pay the project specific Development Fees. EIP will be paid on the same timing as the funding terms. For example: if the terms for development fees are 50% at acceptance, 40% RTB and 10% at COD then EIP will be paid as the project development fees are funded.
These fees will be recorded as liabilities once the above contingencies and milestones are met, the most important being that of appropriate project financing enabling payment of these fees.
Acceleration of Payment Clause: Within ninety (90) days (i) of the effective date of a Change of Control or (ii) the removal of Cole W. Johnson as an employee or consultant to Emergen and/or the head of the BESS and Solar Division of Bimergen Energy, 62.5% of any remaining BESS and Solar Development Fees shall become due and payable. A “Change of Control” shall be deemed to have occurred if, after the Effective Date, (x) the beneficial ownership (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) of securities representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company is acquired by any “person” as defined in sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act (other than the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company); (y) the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another corporation where the shareholders of the Company, immediately prior to the consolidation or merger, would not, immediately after the consolidation or merger, beneficially own (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, shares representing in the aggregate 50% or more of the combined voting power of the securities of the corporation issuing cash or securities in the consolidation or merger (or of its ultimate parent corporation, if any) in substantially the same proportion as their ownership of the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation; or (z) the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to an entity, other than a sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets to an entity, at least 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are owned directly or indirectly by shareholders of the Company, immediately prior to the sale or disposition, in substantially the same proportion as their ownership of the Company immediately prior to such sale or disposition.
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If any Development Projects pursuant to the Agreement are sold by Emergen to a third-party then EIP would be due the greater of: (i) any unpaid project’s specific BESS Development Fees or Solar Development Fees defined in Section 2.06; or (ii) 62.5% of the proceeds less any project specific BESS Development Fees or Solar Development Fees paid previously.
The timing and other requirements for the payment of Other Development Fees shall be as agreed in writing by the parties to the PMSA via an addendum to the PMSA prior to the parties undertaking such Other Development Projects.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the PMSA, in addition to the other requirements therein, payment of the BESS Development Fees, the Solar Development Fees and any Other Development Fees is further contingent upon Cole W. Johnson (a) remaining an employee or consultant to Emergen and/or the head of the BESS and Solar Division of the Company and/or (b) as an interest owner in the Energy Independent Partners during the period of time in which the applicable BESS Development Fees, the Solar Development Fees or Other Development Fees are payable. Subject to the foregoing, the BESS Development Fees, the Solar Development Fees or Other Development Fees are payable within ten (10) days of satisfaction of the conditions to payment as discussed above.
Payment for Sale of Development Projects. In the event the Company decides not to proceed with any Development Project(s), the Company may elect to sell such Development Project(s) to one or more third parties. In such event, the Company and Energy Independent Partners agree to a sales price for the applicable Development Project being sold, and provided that the parties to the PMSA agree that any sale agreement for such Development Projects shall provide that the buyer thereof shall remain obligated to pay to Energy Independent Partners the BESS Development Fees and/or the Solar Development Fee(s), as applicable, to the extent not already paid by the Company hereunder, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Company and Energy Independent Partners.
Termination. The PMSA may be terminated at any time prior to the expiration of its term: (a) by the mutual written consent of the parties; (b) by the Company if Energy Independent Partners has violated or breached any of the covenants or agreements of Energy Independent Partners set forth therein, or any of the representations or warranties of Energy Independent Partners set forth in the PMSA has become inaccurate or untrue, which violation, breach, inaccuracy or untruth, if reasonable capable of cure, has not been cured by Energy Independent Partners, within 20 business days after receipt by Energy Independent Partners of written notice thereof from the Company; (c) by Energy Independent Partners if the Company or Emergen has violated or breached any of the covenants or agreements of the Company or Emergen set forth in the PMSA, or any of the representations or warranties of the Company or Emergen set forth in the PMSA has become inaccurate or untrue, which violation, breach, inaccuracy or untruth, if reasonable capable of cure, has not been cured by the Company or Emergen, within 20 business days after receipt by the Company of written notice thereof from Energy Independent Partners; or (d) by any party, if a court of competent jurisdiction or other governmental authority shall have issued an order or taken any other action permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the Combination or the transactions contemplated by the PMSA and such order or action shall have become final and nonappealable. Any of the Parties has a right to seek specific performance of the other parties’ obligations under the PMSA in lieu of its right to terminate the agreement.
Indemnification. Subject to certain limitations provided for in the PMSA, each of the parties to the PMSA mutually agreed to indemnify and hold harmless each other and each of their affiliates and each of their respective members, managers, partners, directors, officers, employees, stockholders, attorneys and agents and permitted assignees to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, against and in respect of any and all losses incurred or sustained by such party as a result of or in connection with (i) any breach, inaccuracy or nonfulfillment or the alleged breach, inaccuracy or nonfulfillment of any of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements of the other party contained in the PMSA or in any of the additional agreements or any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto; or (ii) any claim for brokerage commissions in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby as a result of the actions or agreements of the other party or any of their representatives.
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The Company acquired BTM on March 31, 2022 (the “Closing Date”) through a share exchange pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, BTM, each of BTM’s shareholders (each, a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers”), and Benjamin Tran, solely in his capacity as Sellers’ Representative (“Sellers’ Representative”). The transaction contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement is hereinafter referred to as the “Share Exchange”). The Share Exchange Agreement provides that the Company will acquire from the Sellers, an aggregate of 673,659 shares of BTM’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, representing 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of BTM (collectively, the “BTM Shares”). In consideration of the BTM Shares, the Company issued to the Sellers an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s newly authorized Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). Each BTM Share shall be entitled to receive 0.09543 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall automatically convert into 0.385541 shares (an aggregate of approximately 3,469,867) of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Company Common Stock”) upon filing of an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of the Company’s authorized common stock so that there are a sufficient number of shares of Company Common Stock authorized but unissued to permit a full conversion of all the Series A Preferred Stock. Effective as of June 27, 2022, the Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into 3,469,866 shares of Company Common Stock following the June 27, 2022 filing of an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of the Company’s authorized common stock to 1,000,000,000 shares. Upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Sellers held, in the aggregate, approximately 96% of the issued and outstanding shares of Company capital stock on a fully diluted basis.
The Share Exchange was treated as a recapitalization and reverse acquisition for financial reporting purposes, and BTM is considered the acquirer for accounting purposes. As a result of the Share Exchange and the change in our business and operations, a discussion of the past financial results of our predecessor, Spine Injury Solutions Inc., is not pertinent, and under applicable accounting principles, the historical financial results of BTM, the accounting acquirer, prior to the Share Exchange are considered our historical financial results.
Prior to March 31, 2022, we were engaged in the business of owning, developing and leasing the Quad Video Halo video recording system (“QVH”) used to record medical procedures including the collection of accounts receivables related to previously provided spine injury diagnostic services (collectively, the “QVH Business”). On June 30, 2022, we sold the assets related to the QVH Business.
Core Business in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Our core business plan is focused on sustainable revenue growth through the successful commercialization of our BESS and solar projects, following our recent acquisition of Emergen Energy LLC. This acquisition has given us Development Projects of an estimated 3.6 GWAC power capacity from our BESS and solar project pipeline, each of which are strategically located in various ISO’s we are currently collaborating with. In addition to these large utility-scale projects, we are actively exploring potential joint ventures and partnerships with operating partners to generate further revenue streams from our BESS operations. Our Technology Enabler Solutions division is also expected to contribute to our revenue growth through in-house technology innovations and strategic mergers and acquisitions targeting specific green energy applications. These initiatives align with our overall strategy of developing utility-scale renewable energy projects to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions with emphasis in microgrid as strategic unique approach on the market.
Equipment Suppliers
We have engaged in discussions with multiple advanced Tier 1 battery energy storage system (BESS) suppliers and other major equipment providers. These potential suppliers bring several benefits to the table, including a strong emphasis on safety, cost-effectiveness, and a long lifespan for their products. Additionally, many of these suppliers offer product warranties, providing added assurance to our customers. At this time, no definitive supplier agreements have been executed
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Energy Purchasing Customers
We have taken a proactive approach in expanding its energy business by engaging in thorough discussions with local utility suppliers. These suppliers are key players in the region’s energy infrastructure, operating both electric transmission and distribution systems. They boast advanced grid infrastructure and provide electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers across multiple states including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Midwest and South regions such as Ohio and West Virginia. By building strong partnerships with these suppliers, the Company aims to achieve its presence in the energy market and provide reliable and efficient services to a wider range of customers.
Collaboration with Independent System Operators (ISOs)
Our potential BESS customers are key players in the energy industry, such as utility companies, who operate within regions covered by major entities like the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), California Independent System Operator (CAISO), Western Electricity Coordination Council (WECC), Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and PJM Interconnection (PJM). These are some of the largest and most influential organizations in the United States responsible for managing the transmission and distribution of electricity. They play a critical role in ensuring reliable access to power for millions of people. Our BESS systems can provide utility companies with valuable tools for selling and buying stored energy, improving their overall efficiency and resiliency. By partnering with these leading ISO’s, we can help drive the widespread adoption of sustainable energy solutions across various regions, ultimately working towards a more sustainable future.
Our Future Growth Plan
Bimergen Energy is committed to leveraging our renewable energy platform, technology, leadership, and strong market position to revolutionize the clean energy sector for a sustainable future. Our growth strategy is multi-faceted, focusing on key initiatives designed to achieve a market presence, drive innovation, and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.
Expansion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
We will continue to expand our current development pipeline of approximately 2 gigawatts (GW) of BESS in strategically selected regions of the U.S. in key ISO’s. We expect to expand this pipeline to over 5GW over the next 3-5 years Leadership may choose to accelerate this goal as we expand the business. We believe this expansion will enhance grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, addressing the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Grid Management Enhancement
By concentrating on specific areas requiring additional support, we aim to enhance grid management capabilities. We believe this effort will ensure a more reliable and efficient energy distribution network, minimizing disruptions and optimizing energy flow.
Technological Innovation
Bimergen Energy will actively pursue partnerships and acquisitions of cutting-edge technology solutions. We believe these initiatives will support grid balancing and green energy projects, allowing us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the energy sector. Our commitment to innovation is expected to drive the development of new technologies that support sustainable energy infrastructure.
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Expansion of Service Offerings
We plan to broaden our portfolio of value-add services to meet the diverse needs of our potential global customer base. Our planned expanded service offerings will include product upgrades, performance analysis, risk management products, and software support. By leveraging data-driven insights from our extensive installation base, we believe these service offerings will provide tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and performance assurance for our customers.
Strategic Partnerships
Forming strategic alliances with leading technology groups and other investment companies is a cornerstone of our growth strategy. We believe these partnerships will enable us to maximize the output and efficiency of our BESS assets; and collaborative efforts in these partnerships will also facilitate the development and deployment of innovative solutions, enhancing the overall performance of our energy storage systems and driving mutual growth.
Acquisition of Proven Technologies
We will seek out and acquire proven technologies that complement our existing offerings. This approach is expected to ensure that we deliver state-of-the-art solutions to our potential customers, maintaining our competitive edge and reinforcing our commitment to technological excellence. Through these strategic initiatives, we believe Bimergen Energy is well-positioned to lead the energy industry’s transition to sustainable practices. Our comprehensive growth strategy is designed to drive innovation, achieve market presence, and create long-term value for our stakeholders, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for the global energy sector.
Seasonality of Business
There is no significant seasonality in our business.
Government Regulation
We will be required to comply with all regulations, rules and directives of governmental authorities and agencies applicable to our business in any jurisdiction which we would conduct activities. On the federal level, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulates battery energy storage systems (BESS). FERC regulates the sale of energy, capacity, and ancillary services at wholesale and the transmission of electricity in interstate commerce pursuant to its authority under the Federal Power Act. FERC has authority over the rates, charges and other terms for the sale of electricity at wholesale by entities that own or operate projects subject to FERC jurisdiction, including both generation and battery storage projects, as well as for transmission services. In Texas, generating facilities within the footprint of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (“ERCOT”) are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (the “PUCT”). The markets covering most of Texas (ERCOT) are not overseen by FERC and are not under FERC jurisdiction. We do not believe that these regulations will have a material impact on the way we currently conduct our business.
Recent History of the Company
Acquisition of Bitech Mining Corporation
The Company acquired Bitech Mining Corporation (“BTM”) on March 31, 2022 (the “Closing Date”) through a share exchange pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, BTM, each of BTM’s shareholders (each, a “Seller” and collectively, the “Sellers”), and Benjamin Tran, solely in his capacity as Sellers’ Representative (“Sellers’ Representative”). The transaction contemplated by the Share Exchange Agreement is hereinafter referred to as the “Share Exchange”). The Share Exchange Agreement provides that the Company will acquire from the Sellers, an aggregate of 673,659 shares of BTM’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, representing 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of BTM (collectively, the “BTM Shares”). In consideration of the BTM Shares, the Company issued to the Sellers an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s newly authorized Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). Each BTM Share shall be entitled to receive 0.09543 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock shall automatically convert into 0.385541 shares (an aggregate of approximately 3,469,867) of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Company Common Stock”) upon filing of an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of the Company’s authorized common stock so that there are a sufficient number of shares of Company Common Stock authorized but unissued to permit a full conversion of all the Series A Preferred Stock. Effective as of June 27, 2022, the Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into 3,469,866 shares of Company Common Stock following the June 27, 2022 filing of an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of the Company’s authorized common stock to 1,000,000,000 shares. Upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Sellers held, in the aggregate, approximately 96% of the issued and outstanding shares of Company capital stock on a fully diluted basis.
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The Share Exchange was treated as a recapitalization and reverse acquisition for financial reporting purposes, and BTM is considered the acquirer for accounting purposes. As a result of the Share Exchange and the change in our business and operations, a discussion of the past financial results of our predecessor, Spine Injury Solutions Inc., is not pertinent, and under applicable accounting principles, the historical financial results of BTM, the accounting acquirer, prior to the Share Exchange are considered our historical financial results.
Recent Developments
On January 28, 2025, Bitech Technologies Corporation, now known as Bimergen Energy Corporation (the “Registrant”), filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “Amendment”) to its Certificate to Incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”) to: (i) effect a reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a ratio of 1 post-split share for every 140 pre-split shares (the “Reverse Split”); and (ii) to change the name of the Registrant to Bimergen Energy Corporation (the “Name Change”).
On April 20, 2025 the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emergen Energy, LLC, executed a definitive agreement with RelyEZ Energy Group to form a joint venture to develop, construct, and operate up to 2 GW of utility-scale battery-energy-storage projects (2- to 4-hour BESS) in the United States through 2027.
Capital commitments. RelyEZ has committed up to $50 million, including an initial $10 million funding to the joint venture. The Company will contribute up to $12.5 million on a pro-rata basis after the first $10 million from RelyEZ.
Ownership and economics. Until project refinancing, each project held in a special purpose vehicle entity “SPV” will be owned 80 % by RelyEZ and 20 % by Emergen. After refinancing, the Company may repurchase RelyEZ’s interest at cost plus a 12 % annual return.
Status of accounting evaluation. The joint venture accounting is detailed in the accompanying 2025 consolidated financial statements.
On February 20, 2026, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with ThinkEquity LLC (the “Underwriter”), relating to the Company’s underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,100,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”), and accompanying warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase 3,400,000 shares of Common Stock. The Warrants are exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $5.00 per share of Common Stock and expire in five years. The Pre-Funded Warrants are exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $0.0001 per share of Common Stock and will not expire. The Offering was made pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280668), previously filed with Securities Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and subsequently declared effective by the Commission on January 29, 2026 and the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 MEF (File No. 333-293610), filed by the Company with the Commission on February 20, 2026 and automatically effective on such date. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the Commission on February 20, 2026. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the public offering price was $4.00 per Share and Warrant combined, and the Underwriter purchased the Shares and Warrants at a 7.5% discount to the public offering price. The Company granted the Underwriter the option to purchase, within 45 days from the date of the Underwriting Agreement, an additional 200,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.00 and /or Pre-Funded Warrants at $3.999, the same price per share as the Shares and Pre-Funded Warrants, respectively, and/or an additional 200,000 Warrants (the “Over-Allotment Option”), of which the Underwriter exercised a partial option on February 23, 2026 to purchase all 200,000 Warrants in the Over-Allotment Option. On February 23, 2026, the Offering closed resulting in the Company selling a total of 3,100,000 shares of Common Stock, 300,000 Pre-Funded Warrants, and 3,600,000 Warrants sold including the partial exercise of the Underwriter’s over-allotment option for 200,00 Warrants, for gross proceeds of approximately $13.6 million, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this Offering to provide funding for BESS project asset development, development of BESS projects, and working capital, as set forth in the prospectus.
Employees
As of December 31, 2025, the Company currently employed a total of 7 individuals in executive or managerial positions. This includes three full-time employees and four contracted consultants who bring their expertise and experience to our team. To date, we have not experienced any work stoppages and we consider our relationship with our employees to be good. None of our employees are either represented by a labor union or are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Smaller reporting companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not Applicable.
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ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY.
We recognize the importance of assessing, identifying, and managing material risks associated with cybersecurity threats, as such term is defined in Item 106(a) of Regulation S-K. These risks include, among other things: operational risks, intellectual property theft, fraud, extortion, harm to employees or customers and violation of data privacy or security laws.
We
do
As part of the above planned processes, we may engage external auditors and consultants with expertise in cybersecurity to assess our internal cybersecurity programs and compliance with applicable practices and standards.
We plan to design our risk management program to also assesses third party risks, and we plan to perform third-party risk management to identify and mitigate risks from third parties, such as vendors, suppliers, and other business partners associated with our use of third-party service providers. In addition to new vendor onboarding, we plan to perform risk management during third-party cybersecurity compromise incidents to identify and mitigate risks to us from third-party incidents.
Cybersecurity Governance
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Our principal executive offices are located at 895 Dove Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660. We occupy this location pursuant to a lease that may be terminated by us on 90 days prior notice.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As of the date of this Annual Report, to our knowledge, there are no legal proceedings or regulatory actions material to us to which we are a party, or have been a party to, or of which any of our property is or was the subject matter of, and no such proceedings or actions are known by us to be contemplated except as provided below:
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Record Holders
As of December 31, 2025 there were approximately 121 record holders of our common stock. The number of record holders does not include beneficial owners of common stock whose shares are held in the names of banks, brokers, nominees or other fiduciaries.
Dividend Policy
We have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock since our inception. We currently intend to reinvest all cash resources to finance the development and growth of our business. As a result, we do not intend to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on the financial condition, earnings, legal requirements, restrictions in its debt agreements and any other factors that our board of directors deems relevant. In addition, as a holding company, our ability to pay dividends depends on our receipt of cash dividends from our operating subsidiaries, which may further restrict our ability to pay dividends as a result of the laws of their respective jurisdictions of organization, agreements of our subsidiaries or covenants under future indebtedness that we or our subsidiaries may incur.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
The following information represents securities sold by us that has not been previously included in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or a Current Report on Form 8-K which were not registered under the Securities Act. Included are new issues, securities issued in exchange for property, services or other securities, securities issued upon conversion from our other share classes and new securities resulting from the modification of outstanding securities. We issued all of the securities listed below pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, or Regulation D or Regulation S promulgated thereunder.
During the year ended December 31, 2024 the Company sold 64,337 unregistered shares of its Common Stock to eight private investors for an aggregate of $576,000 ($7.00 - $11.20 per share)
The Company issued 6,970 unregistered shares of its Common Stock valued at $79,209 during the year ended December 31, 2024 as payment for services provided to the Company.
The Company issued 14,286 of restricted securities awards valued at $120,000 ($8.40 per share) during January 2024 and recorded $30,000 as stock compensation expense in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 as payment for services provided by two employees of the Company. Services were cancelled as of December 2024 and 10,714 restricted common shares were cancelled.
The Company issued 17,143 of restricted securities awards valued at $192,000 ($11.20 per share) on July 1, 2024 and recorded $72,000 as stock compensation expense in the year ended December 31, 2024 as payment for services provided by the consultant of the Company. The remaining will vest quarterly through April 2026.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company sold 65,000 unregistered shares of its Common Stock to four private accredited investors for an aggregate of $390,000 ($6.00 per share)
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued 26,616 unregistered shares of its Common Stock for services valued at $167,611.
All of the securities referred to above were issued without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as provided in Rule 506(b) of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. None of the foregoing securities as well as common stock issuable upon conversion or exercise of such securities, have been registered under the Securities Act or any other applicable laws and are deemed restricted securities, and unless so registered may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
On February 20, 2026, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with ThinkEquity LLC (the “Underwriter”), relating to the Company’s underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,100,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”), and accompanying warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase 3,400,000 shares of Common Stock. The Warrants are exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $5.00 per share of Common Stock and expire in five years. The Pre-Funded Warrants are exercisable immediately at an exercise price of $0.0001 per share of Common Stock and will not expire. The Offering was made pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-280668), previously filed with Securities Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and subsequently declared effective by the Commission on January 29, 2026 and the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 MEF (File No. 333-293610), filed by the Company with the Commission on February 20, 2026 and automatically effective on such date. A final prospectus relating to the offering was filed with the Commission on February 20, 2026. Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement, the public offering price was $4.00 per Share and Warrant combined, and the Underwriter purchased the Shares and Warrants at a 7.5% discount to the public offering price. The Company granted the Underwriter the option to purchase, within 45 days from the date of the Underwriting Agreement, an additional 200,000 shares of Common Stock at $4.00 and /or Pre-Funded Warrants at $3.999, the same price per share as the Shares and Pre-Funded Warrants, respectively, and/or an additional 200,000 Warrants (the “Over-Allotment Option”), of which the Underwriter exercised a partial option on February 23, 2026 to purchase all 200,000 Warrants in the Over-Allotment Option. On February 23, 2026, the Offering closed resulting in the Company selling a total of 3,100,000 shares of Common Stock, 300,000 Pre-Funded Warrants, and 3,600,000 Warrants sold including the partial exercise of the Underwriter’s over-allotment option for 200,00 Warrants, for gross proceeds of approximately $13.6 million, before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and other estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this Offering to provide funding for BESS project asset development, development of BESS projects, and working capital, as set forth in the prospectus.
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Equity Compensation Plan Information
During December 2025 the Board of Directors adopted a non-qualified stock option plan under which up to 500,000 options to purchase our equity securities are authorized for issuance.
ITEM 6. RESERVED
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) of the financial condition and results of operations of Bimergen Energy Corporation (the “Company,” “Bimergen Energy,” “our” or “we”) is for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Financial information presented in this MD&A is presented in United States dollars (“$” or “US$”), unless otherwise indicated.
The information about us provided in this MD&A, including information incorporated by reference, may contain “forward-looking statements” and certain “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable United States securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, made by us that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements preceded by, followed by or that include words such as “may”, “will”, “would”, “could”, “should”, “believes”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “targeted”, “continues”, “forecasts”, “designed”, “goal”, or the negative of those words or other similar or comparable words and includes, among others, information regarding: our future business activities; our ability to generate revenues; our need for substantial additional financing to operate our current and future business and difficulties we may face acquiring additional financing on terms acceptable to us or at all; risks related to competition; risks related to our lack of internal controls over financial reporting and their effectiveness; increased costs we are subject to as a result of being a public company in the United States; and other events or conditions that may occur in the future.
Forward-looking statements may relate to future financial conditions, results of operations, plans, objectives, performance or business developments. These statements speak only as at the date they are made and are based on information currently available and on the then current expectations of the party making the statement and assumptions concerning future events, which are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from that which was expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements, because no assurance can be given that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks discussed above.
Consequently, all forward-looking statements made in this MD&A and other documents, as applicable, are qualified by such cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the anticipated results or developments will actually be realized or, even if realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on us. The cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we and/or persons acting on its behalf may issue. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required under securities legislation.
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Overview of the Business
We are a renewable energy project developer dedicated to enabling the clean energy transition and providing critical grid stability via solutions across a range of applications through our portfolio of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and solar development projects. In April 2024, we acquired a portfolio of development-stage BESS and solar energy projects from Emergen Energy LLC (“Emergen”), making us the project owner of 23 development stage utility-scale BESS projects with an estimated cumulative storage capacity of 1.965 gigawatts (GW) and 13 development stage solar energy projects with an anticipated cumulative generation capacity of 1.640 GW (collectively, the “Development Projects”) once constructed and operational.
Our primary business objective is to become a grid-balancing operator by developing, commercializing, and operating a diversified portfolio of BESS and solar energy projects. We aim to leverage by partnering with advanced BESS technologies and Energy Management Systems (EMS) to address the critical challenges associated with the integration of renewable energy into the electrical grid, particularly the imbalance between energy supply and demand caused by the intermittent nature of solar and wind resources. This approach aligns with the increasing demand for grid stability in regions with high penetration of renewable energy, where imbalances between peak solar generation and peak energy demand create revenue opportunities through energy storage and dispatch. We plan to store excess energy generated during periods of low demand and dispatch it during peak demand periods, thereby enhancing grid stability and efficiency. Upon reaching commercial operation, we hope to play a key role in stabilizing grid demand and supporting renewable energy integration through energy arbitrage and ancillary services.
Core Business in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Our core business is anchored in the development and operation of BESS projects, which are strategically designed to mitigate the energy imbalances and power deficits observed in markets with substantial solar and wind energy generation. This event, often depicted by the grid balancing, highlights the timing mismatch between peak renewable energy generation and peak electricity demand. As renewable energy production peaks during daylight hours and declines in the evening when energy demand is highest, supplemental energy supply sources become increasingly critical. Our BESS projects are positioned to address this imbalance by storing surplus energy during periods of low demand and releasing it during high-demand periods, capturing value from daily price fluctuations. By purchasing and storing energy during low-cost, high-supply hours and selling it during high-demand periods when prices are at their peak, known as energy arbitrage trading, our BESS systems will provide critical support to compensate for the lack of supply from the current outdated energy grid infrastructure.
In addition to energy arbitrage, our BESS assets are positioned to provide essential grid services, including frequency regulation, voltage support, and emergency backup during grid outages. Frequency regulation refers to the rapid response to changes in grid frequency, maintaining stability and preventing potential grid failures. Voltage control enhances the quality and reliability of power supplied to consumers. The rapid response capabilities also maintain stability for key infrastructure during outages via immediate response to fluctuations in voltage and frequency. By reducing demand imbalances at peak times, known as peak shaving, we hope to flatten the energy demand and lower electricity costs for consumers. By integrating advanced EMS controls, we aim to optimize the dispatch timing and increase the overall economic value of stored energy, delivering both reliable performance and efficient operation in dynamic market conditions. Our systems will enable more flexible and adaptive grid operations, accommodating dynamic energy flows and diverse generation sources. These ancillary services both relieve grid stress, offer additional potential revenue streams, and maximize likelihood of punctual project development within budget and ensure product quality standards. We believe we are well-positioned to leverage our existing relationships to secure multi-year customer contracts prior to project construction and integrate cutting-edge battery technologies as they are developed into future developments. Our systems will also be capable of deferred infrastructure upgrades, which reduce the need for expensive grid infrastructure upgrades by efficiently managing local supply and demand.
We expect our BESS projects to be located alongside traditional power transmission lines or near large offtakers with high energy demands, enhancing grid stability and reducing energy costs. These locations are suitable for battery storage facilities of approximately thirty acres and undergo environmental studies and assessments to ensure feasibility. While the letters of intent the Company has entered into or negotiated for these projects are for specific locations, the Company’s development plans are not dependent on the landowner or address, but, rather, are county based. The Company believes it could adjust its plans to find a similar, suitable location if it is unable to negotiate a definitive agreement to develop a project with the landowner.
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We maintain strong relationships with tier-one battery and equipment suppliers, utilities, and power purchasers to optimize transmission efficiency and lower consumer costs. We believe these partnerships may also help us secure regulatory support, ensure timely project development within budget, and uphold high product quality standards. Our strategic position allows us to secure multi-year customer contracts before project construction and integrate emerging battery technologies into future developments. Additionally, our systems are designed to enable deferred infrastructure upgrades, reducing the need for costly grid enhancements by efficiently managing local supply and demand.
Development Projects and Operational Progress
Our portfolio of Development Projects includes approximately 3.6 GW of alternating current (GWAC) power capacity across various regions served by Independent System Operators (ISOs) such as ERCOT, WECC, PJM, and MISO. These regions have been selected strategically based on favorable market conditions, grid infrastructure, and regulatory environments conducive to renewable energy integration. In connection with the Emergen transaction, we have secured rights to comprehensive “Work Product” Intangible assets essential for project development, including but not limited to: feasibility studies determining capacity and compatibility, establishing a production model of the project parameters, identifying any curtailment for the project, power flow site verification and substation identification, permitting and regulatory compliance documentation, engineering designs, equipment procurement plans, site preparation guidelines, and noting project specific challenges.
Subsequent to positive feasibility studies is the process of legal formation, analyzing and negotiating site control/surface and materials, and identifying engineering requirements for construction, identifying and negotiating interconnection to the grid, identifying tax abatements, and identifying permitting and study requirements, and noting additional project specific challenges. These assets provide a robust foundation for advancing our projects through the development lifecycle efficiently and effectively. We are in the process of negotiating grid interconnection agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable grid codes and standards, registering our projects for market participation, and coordinating with ISOs to align dispatch and grid service requirements. In addition, we are actively engaging with these ISOs to address cybersecurity compliance and to develop comprehensive monitoring and reporting frameworks, which are essential for maintaining operational integrity and grid support.
Our Redbird and Wildfire projects are currently the most advanced within our portfolio and are ready to proceed to the financing and construction phases. We are actively pursuing project-level debt and equity financing to fund the construction and/or operationalization of these projects. Upon securing financing, of which there can be no assurance we will be able to do so or do so on terms favorable to us, we intend to execute binding agreements with key counterparties, initiate site preparation activities, and commence construction in accordance with our development timelines. As part of the rights to the Work Product and continued development, we identify and negotiate with the appropriate counterparts in the specific project, but do not enter into binding contracts until specific project financing is obtained so as to not create liabilities before project financing is secured. We recognize the importance of managing risks associated with project development, including regulatory, technical, financial, and market risks. Our approach involves conducting thorough feasibility studies, engaging in proactive stakeholder consultations, and maintaining flexibility in project planning. We do not enter into binding contracts related to site control, equipment procurement, or construction until project-specific financing is secured, mitigating financial exposure. The next steps for these projects will include executing contracts with key counterparties, purchasing equipment, and initiating the construction process. Our current project pipeline consists of multiple BESS initiatives, with an estimated development timeline spanning eight to nine years. The Redbird and Wildfire projects are prioritized, as they are closest to a ready-to-build status.
Corporate History
Bimergen Energy Corporation was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on March 4, 1998. The Company acquired Bitech Mining Corporation (“BTM”) on March 31, 2022 pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement. Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement we acquired an aggregate of 673,659 shares of BTM’s common stock representing 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of BTM in exchange for an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s newly authorized Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Effective June 27, 2022, each share of Series A Preferred Stock automatically converted into 0.385541 shares (an aggregate of 3,469,866 shares) of the Company’s Common Stock upon filing of an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of the Company’s authorized common stock to 1,000,000,000. Upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock, the former share owners of BTM held, in the aggregate, approximately 96% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock on a fully diluted basis.
The Share Exchange was treated as a recapitalization and reverse acquisition for financial reporting purposes, and BTM is considered the acquirer for accounting purposes. As a result of the Share Exchange and the change in our business and operations, a discussion of the past financial results of our predecessor, Spine Injury Solutions Inc., is not pertinent, and under applicable accounting principles, the historical financial results of BTM, the accounting acquirer, prior to the Share Exchange are considered our historical financial results. The Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on April 29, 2022 to change its name to Bitech Technologies Corporation. On January 28, 2025, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate to Incorporation to: (i) effect a reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) at a ratio of 1 post-split share for every 140 pre-split shares; and (ii) to change the name of the Company to Bimergen Energy Corporation.
On April 24, 2024 (the “Closing”) the Company completed the acquisition of Emergen in accordance with the MIPA whereby the Company issued 1,587,300 unregistered shares of its common stock to Emergen’s sole member, C&C Johnson Holdings LLC (“C&C”) in exchange for 100% of Emergen’s equity interests. C&C is controlled by Cole Johnson who became our President and a director following the Closing as well as the President of the Company’s BESS and Solar Divisions. In addition, Emergen became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company with C&C’s owning approximately 31.3% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock.
Emergen holds a portfolio of battery energy storage system (“BESS”) projects identified in the MIPA with a cumulative storage capacity estimated at 1.965 gigawatts (GW) upon completion of the construction of such project (the “BESS Development Projects”) and rights to develop a portfolio of solar energy development projects with a cumulative capacity estimated at 1.640 GW upon completion of construction of such project (the “Solar Development Projects,” together with the BESS Development Projects, collectively, the “Development Projects”).
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The following agreements were entered into on the date of Closing as provided for in the MIPA:
Project Management Services Agreement
At the closing of the acquisition of Emergen, the Company and Emergen entered into a Project Management Services Agreement (the “PMSA”) with Energy Independent Partners LLC (“Energy Independent Partners”), an entity owned or controlled by Mr. Johnson. The PMSA was amended on August 24, 2024 and again on April 24, 2025 to clarify the payments of certain fees to Emergen under the PMSA. Pursuant to the terms of the PMSA, Energy Independent Partners is obligated to provide the following project management services in connection with the development and operation of each of the Development Projects (collectively, the “Services”): (i) assist as needed with qualifying the Development Projects for financing; (ii) assist as needed with obtaining all permits required for development of the Development Projects which have sufficient rights to use all necessary real property, and for which the applicable draft interconnection agreement has been received for the Development Projects (“RTB Status”); and (iii) if Emergen foregoes the development of a Development Project, Energy Independent Partners will assist the Company as needed with marketing the Development Project to a third party.
Payment for Service. The Company agreed to pay Energy Independent Partners the following fees for providing the Services:
| ● | BESS Development Fees. In consideration of the provision of the Services related to the BESS Development Projects, and subject to the terms and conditions herein, during the Term, The Company shall pay EIP the following amounts per BESS Development Project: $0.035 per W for each applicable BESS Development Project, subject to such BESS Development Project achieving sufficient project specific equity or debt financing from third parties to fund the payment of the fees (“BESS Development Fees”). Currently, the Company is focusing on developing the BESS projects and the total fees related to all 23 of the BESS projects would be the $0.035 per watt multiplied by the estimated capacity 1.965 GW (1,965,000,000 watts) or approximately $69 million. |
| ● | Solar Development Fees. In consideration of the provision of the Services related to the Solar Development Projects, and subject to the terms and conditions herein, during the Term, The Company shall pay EIP the following amounts per Solar Development Project: $0.035 per W for each applicable Solar Development Project, subject to such Solar Development Project achieving sufficient project specific equity or debt financing from third parties to fund the payment of the fees (“Solar Development Fees”). The Solar projects still in the Emergen portfolio have an estimated capacity of 1.640 GW and would have Solar Development Fees of approximately $57 million if developed. |
| ● | If any Development Projects pursuant to the Agreement are sold by Emergen to a third-party then EIP would be due the greater of: (i) any unpaid project’s specific BESS Development Fees or Solar Development Fees defined in the PMSA agreement; or (ii) 62.5% of the proceeds less any project specific BESS Development Fees or Solar Development Fees paid previously. |
| ● | Other Development Fees. For each other renewable energy development asset held by the Company, which are neither BESS Development Projects nor Solar Development Projects, located in the United States in which the Company engages during the term of the PMSA (the “Other Development Projects”), the Company shall pay Energy Independent Partners the higher of either (a) fifty percent (50%) of the gross margin or (b) $0.02 per watt in cash, subject to such Other Development Project achieving RTB Status (the “Other Development Fees”). |
| ● | Timing of Payment of Fees The BESS Development Fees shall be due and payable upon (i) The Company, or any of its Affiliates, receiving project financing directly related to and collateralized by BESS Projects, this specifically excludes any general public or private offerings by the Company not directly related to financing a BESS Project, and (ii) when a BESS Project’s financing funding terms is sufficient to pay the project specific Development Fees. EIP will be paid on the same timing as the funding terms. For example: if the terms for development fees are 50% at acceptance, 40% RTB and 10% at COD then EIP will be paid as the project development fees are funded. |
For a more detailed description of the PMSA, please see “Project Management Services Agreement” on page 11.
Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
We have generated no revenues from our primary business for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we incurred $4.9 million of general and administrative expenses compared to $2.8 million for the same period in 2024. General and administrative expenses have increased during 2025 compared to 2024 as the Company began operations related to Emergen following its April 2024 acquisition and the expansion of the Company’s BESS operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, a significant portion of general and administrative expenses was $2.3 million of stock compensation expenses compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2024. Stock compensation expenses are related to stock awards and stock option valuation over the life of the option.
As a result of the foregoing, we had net loss of ($5.0 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of ($2.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had total current liabilities of $7.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively, and current assets of $3.3 million and $1.0 million, respectively, to meet our current obligations. As of December 31, 2025, we had working capital of ($4.5 million), a decrease of working capital of ($3.7 million) as compared to December 31, 2024, driven primarily by an increase deferred revenues, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term loan due to related parties.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, cash provided by operations was $0.9 million which primarily included the net loss of ($5.0 million) partially offset by $2.3 million related to stock compensation expense, the issuance of common stock for services of $0.2 million and $3.8 million increase in deferred revenue.
The Company received and recorded as deferred revenue a $3.6 million payment from Gridspan in December 2025 related to the purchase of BESS development projects. The Company received $250,000 from Eos Energy Storage LLC as a one-time, non-refundable payment upon execution of a Joint Development Agreement. The Company received and recorded as deferred revenue a $943,500 deposit payment from the Project Sale Agreement with Bridgelink for an estimated 2.425 GW of Emergen’s estimated 3.840 GW of solar energy development projects in 2024. The total amount to be received by Emergen for the projects sold to Bridgelink is expected to be $19,400,000 unless certain of the projects are returned without development to the payment milestones. We have paid EIP $250,000 during 2024 related to the $943,500 deposit and owe an additional $339,688 currently recorded in due to related party as of December 31, 2025 and 2024. EIP will be due 62.5% of the proceeds received related to the Project Sale Agreement. If the remaining $18.5 million is received from the ultimate purchaser via Bridgelink we will owe EIP $11.5 million for their portion per the agreement.
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Under the RelyEZ joint venture arrangement, each accepted project special purpose vehicle entity (“SPV”) is expected to be owned 80% by RelyEZ and 20% by Emergen until project refinancing. Following refinancing, the Company may repurchase RelyEZ’s interest at cost plus a stated annual return in accordance with the governing agreements. RelyEZ funded $10.0 million into the joint venture during 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had not contributed capital to the joint venture and no capital call was issued or due from the Company. Management evaluated the joint venture under ASC 810 and determined that GridSpan Energy LLC is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and that the Company is not the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, the joint venture is not consolidated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
As of December 31, 2025, the carrying amount of the Company’s recognized interests related to the joint venture was $0. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss related to the joint venture primarily consists of its contractual capital commitment of up to $12.5 million, which becomes callable on a 10% pro rata basis after RelyEZ’s initial $10.0 million funding, together with any other contractual commitments expressly described in the governing agreements. The Company did not provide financial support to the joint venture during 2025 beyond the commitments described above.
During 2025, Emergen entered into project company purchase and transfer arrangements with GridSpan covering specified battery energy storage projects. Under those arrangements, the Company received $3.564 million from GridSpan as an advance payment related to future project conveyance and development obligations.
As of December 31, 2025, no project had reached notice to proceed (“NTP”), and no title to any project or project company membership interests had transferred to GridSpan. Accordingly, the amount received from GridSpan remained deferred as of year-end and no revenue or gain was recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In connection with the GridSpan arrangement, the Company entered into a Cession and Delegation Agreement and a related Parent Company Guarantee intended to provide GridSpan and RelyEZ with additional contractual enforcement and performance support. Management concluded that these arrangements did not result in a transfer of project ownership as of December 31, 2025.
The GridSpan arrangement includes a contingent refund obligation if specified conditions are not met, including certain financing and project milestone conditions by June 30, 2026. Management evaluated this contingency under ASC 450 and concluded that the likelihood of loss was remote as of December 31, 2025; accordingly, no liability was accrued.
During 2025, Emergen entered into arrangements with Aggreko and related counterparties in connection with specified battery energy storage projects. Under an executed amendment dated December 31, 2025, Emergen paid $1.678 million related to two project companies, Aggreko MSR Grid PC21 LLC and Aggreko MSR Grid PC36 LLC. As of December 31, 2025, Emergen remained the 100% owner of those project companies and no onward transfer of project title or project company membership interests had occurred. Accordingly, the amount paid was recognized as an intangible asset in the consolidated financial statements.
During 2025, Emergen also paid $1.886 million in connection with long-lead equipment procurement. As of December 31, 2025, Emergen was the purchaser of record and held the associated deposit and refund rights under the relevant procurement arrangements. Accordingly, the amount was recognized as a vendor deposit as of year-end. The Company expects such rights to be assigned in the future only if the applicable project milestones are achieved.
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We have a history of operating losses. We have not yet achieved profitable operations and expect to incur further losses. We have funded our operations primarily from equity financing, short term loans from related parties and accounts payable and accrued liabilities – related parties. As of December 31, 2025, cash generated from financing activities was not sufficient to fund our growth strategy in the short-term or long-term. The primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of the business, including operational expenses in connection with our efforts to become a provider of a suite of green energy solutions and to fund the development projects. The primary source of liquidity has primarily been private financing transactions. The ability to fund operations and pursue these opportunities and projects within the green energy industry depends on our ability to raise funds from debt and/or equity financing which is subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we do not have any off-balance-sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our results of operations or financial condition, including, and without limitation, such considerations as liquidity and capital resources.
Changes in or Adoption of Accounting Practices
There were no material changes in or adoption of new accounting practices during the year ended December 31, 2025.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported expenses incurred during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including, but not limited to, those related to accrued research and development costs and stock-based compensation expense. These estimates and assumptions are monitored and analyzed by us for changes in facts and circumstances, and material changes in these estimates and assumptions could occur in the future. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Changes in estimates are reflected in reported results for the period in which they become known. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Although our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we believe that the following accounting estimates are those most critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
Stock Options
We measure stock-based option awards made to employees and non-employees based on the estimated fair value of the awards as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The model requires management to make a number of assumptions including common stock fair value, expected volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate and expected dividend yield.
Fair Value of Common Stock — The fair market value of our common stock is based on its closing price on the OTC Listing as reported on the date of the stock option grant.
Expected Volatility — Expected volatility is estimated by studying the volatility of the prices of shares of common stock of comparable public companies for similar terms. We will continue to apply this process until enough historical information regarding the volatility of our stock price becomes available.
Expected Term — Expected term represents the period that our stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding and is determined using the simplified method.
Risk-Free Interest Rate — The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds issued in effect at the time of grant for periods corresponding with the expected term of the option.
Expected Dividend — The Black-Scholes valuation model calls for a single expected dividend yield as an input. To date, we have not declared or paid any dividends and we do not expect to declare or pay any dividends in the future.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
We have not made a provision for income taxes in 2025 or 2024, which reflects our valuation allowance established against our benefits from net operating loss carryforwards.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
Our financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are attached hereto.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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Stockholders of Bimergen Energy Corporation
Opinion on the Financial Statements
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
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Accounting for the RelyEZ Joint Venture Structure and Related Project Development Funding and Procurement Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Emergen Energy, LLC, entered into and implemented a series of interrelated arrangements involving RelyEZ Energy Group, GridSpan Energy LLC, Aggreko, and related project entities in connection with the development and financing of utility-scale battery energy storage projects. These arrangements included the formation and funding of a joint venture vehicle, receipt of significant cash from GridSpan related to future project conveyance and development obligations, acquisition of project-company interests from Aggreko, and payments for long-lead equipment procurement.
Management was required to determine whether the joint venture vehicle is a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary under ASC 810; whether any project-company membership interests or project title had transferred as of year-end; whether the GridSpan proceeds should remain deferred; whether the amounts paid for project-company interests and long-lead equipment should be recognized as assets; and whether any current or contingent obligations existed at December 31, 2025. Management concluded that the joint venture vehicle is a VIE for which the Company is not the primary beneficiary and therefore is not consolidated, that no project title or membership interests transferred to GridSpan at year-end, that the GridSpan proceeds remained deferred, that the Aggreko acquisition resulted in project-related intangible assets on consolidation, that the long-lead equipment payment was a deposit-type asset, and that the related refund and guarantee exposure did not require accrual at year-end.
We identified this matter as a critical audit matter because the accounting involved especially challenging and subjective auditor judgment due to the number of interrelated agreements, the milestone-based transfer and acceptance mechanics, the need to evaluate the substance of the Company’s rights and obligations as of year-end, and the significance of the related balances and disclosures to the consolidated financial statements.
How the Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to this critical audit matter included, among others, obtaining an understanding of the relevant agreements and related transactions, evaluating management’s accounting analysis and conclusions under the applicable accounting guidance, testing relevant transactions and supporting evidence, and evaluating the related consolidated financial statement presentation and disclosures.
Relevant Financial Statement Accounts and Disclosures
The Company’s accounting for the RelyEZ joint venture structure and the related project development, funding, and procurement transactions is described in Notes 8, 9 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements and affects the Company’s balance sheet accounts including deferred or contract liability balances, project-related intangible assets and deposits, prepaid or other asset balances, and the related disclosures concerning variable interest entities, commitments, contingencies, and significant contractual arrangements.
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| Commitments and Contingencies (See Notes 7 and 14) | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, $ par value, shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | ||||||||
| Common stock: $ par value, shares authorized, and shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the audited consolidated financial statements.
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BIMERGEN ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year ended December 31, 2025 | For the Year ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| REVENUE | $ | |||||||
| COST OF REVENUE | ||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | ||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| General and Administrative | ||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | ||||||||
| LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||||||||
| Interest and Other Income | ||||||||
| Interest Expense | ( | ) | ||||||
| Total Other Income (Expense) | ( | ) | ||||||
| LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| BENEFIT (PROVISION) FOR INCOME TAXES | ||||||||
| NET LOSS | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the audited consolidated financial statements.
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BIMERGEN ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
| Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Additional Paid-In | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock for Services | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock Based Compensation | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sale of Common Stock | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock issued for Emergen Energy, LLC | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cancelled Stock from Litigation Settlement | ( | ) | ( | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock for Services | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock Based Compensation | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sale of Common Stock | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock issued for Round Up Fractional Shares of Reverse Split | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cancelled Stock from Litigation Judgement | ( | ) | ( | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balances, December 31, 2025 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the audited consolidated financial statements.
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BIMERGEN ENERGY CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Common Stock issued for services | ||||||||
| Stock Based Compensation | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Vendor deposits | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | ( | |||||||
| Deferred revenue | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities – Related Parties | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchase intangible assets- BESS development projects | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
| Cash from Sale of Common Stock, net | ||||||||
| Proceeds from Short Term Loan – Related Party | ||||||||
| Deferred Offering Costs | ( | ) | ( | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||||||
| Common Stock cancelled related to litigation settlement agreement – Common Shares | ||||||||
| Common Stock cancelled related to litigation judgement – Common Shares | ||||||||
| Common Stock issued in exchange for | ||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the audited consolidated financial statements.
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BIMERGEN ENERGY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Bimergen
Energy Corporation (the “Company”, “we” or “us”) was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on March
4, 1998. In connection with the Company’s planned expansion of its business following the completion of the acquisition of Bitech
Mining Corporation, a Wyoming corporation (“BTM”), it filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation,
as amended (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on April 29, 2022 to change
its corporate name to Bitech Technologies Corporation.
In April 2024, the Company acquired a portfolio of development-stage Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and solar energy projects from Emergen Energy LLC (“Emergen”). The acquired portfolio includes 23 utility-scale BESS projects with an estimated cumulative storage capacity of 1.965 gigawatts (GW) and 13 utility-scale solar energy projects with an anticipated cumulative generation capacity of 1.640 GW (collectively, the “Development Projects”), subject to completion of development, construction, and interconnection milestones. The Company became the sole project owner upon acquisition.
As of the date of this filing, the Development Projects are in various stages of development and have not yet achieved commercial operation. The Company expects that certain BESS projects may be colocated with solar projects, depending on site configuration and permitting.
Reverse Stock Split
On
February 3, 2025, the Company’s shareholders approved and the Company effected a reverse stock split of the shares of common
stock at a ratio of
Liquidity
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and
cash equivalents of approximately $
Subsequent to year-end, on February 23, 2026,
the Company completed an underwritten public offering that generated gross proceeds of approximately $
Management prepared an updated liquidity forecast covering the twelve-month period following the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. Based on the net proceeds received from the February 23, 2026 offering, cash on hand as of the issuance date, expected operating expenditures, expected development expenditures within management’s control, and management’s assessment of contractual obligations and deferred revenue arrangements, management concluded that its plans are probable of being effectively implemented and will mitigate the conditions that initially raised substantial doubt within one year after the date these consolidated financial statements are issued.
Accordingly, although conditions and events existed as of December 31, 2025 that initially raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, management concluded that its plans alleviated that substantial doubt prior to the issuance of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Any references in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative GAAP as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bimergen Energy Corporation. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Emergen Energy, LLC. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognized pursuant to ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASC 606). Accordingly, revenue is recognized at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. This principle is applied using the following 5-step process:
| 1. | Identify the contract with the customer. | |
| 2. | Identify the performance obligations in the contract. | |
| 3. | Determine the transaction price. | |
| 4. | Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. | |
| 5. | Recognize revenue when (or as) each performance obligation is satisfied. |
We determined the appropriate method by which we recognize revenue by analyzing the nature of the products or services being provided as well as the terms and conditions of contracts or arrangements entered into with its customers. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct good or service (i.e., performance obligation) identified in the contract and each performance obligation is valued based on its estimated relative standalone selling price.
We recognize the majority of its revenue at a point in time when it satisfies a performance obligation and transfers control of the product to the respective customer. The amount of revenue that is recognized is based on the transaction price, which represents the invoiced amount and includes estimates of variable consideration such as allowances for estimated customer discounts or concessions, where applicable. The amount of variable consideration included in the transaction price may be constrained and is included only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of the cumulative revenue recognized under the contract will not occur in a future period.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions, including those related to variable consideration, stock-based compensation, valuation of deferred tax assets and uncertain income tax positions. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the amount reported as revenue and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from those estimates.
Development Project Sale Revenue Recognition
The Company has entered into agreements with third parties for the sale of solar development projects. These agreements may include an upfront, nonrefundable deposit and have milestone-based consideration related to the development of the project by the purchaser.
Nonrefundable Upfront Deposits
Upfront deposits are non-contingent and nonrefundable. These amounts are included in the transaction price and recognized as revenue at the point in time when milestones have been reported by the purchaser covering the deposit amount received. Control of the related project rights is transferred to the customer upon completion and payment of the milestones for each project. Transfer of control is determined based on the satisfaction of specified contractual milestones (e.g., execution of site control, delivery of interconnection position, and funding confirmation). The Company does not assess whether the contract contains a significant financing component for upfront deposits when the period between the customer’s payment and the transfer of control is expected to be one year or less.
The Company has determined to recognize revenue upon the determination that the appropriate milestones have been met per the project sale contract and as non-refundable. The Company will relieve and charge to cost of sales the proportionate allocation of the intangible asset and the accrual of liabilities to EIP will follow the matching principle of expenses recorded related to the timing of the revenues being recorded.
Milestone Payments
Milestone Based Consideration
Milestone payments represent variable consideration and are included in the transaction price when it becomes probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur. The Company evaluates each milestone against the probability and measurability criteria under ASC 606 and includes such amounts in revenue only when achievement of the milestone is deemed probable and the related deliverables have been substantially satisfied.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, short term loan due to related party and accounts payable – related parties as reflected in the consolidated financial statements, approximates fair value due to their short-term nature to settlement. Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. We maintain cash and cash equivalents in banks which at times may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses on these deposits.
Deferred Offering Costs
Deferred
offering costs consist of legal, accounting, and underwriter costs incurred through the balance sheet date that are directly related
to the offering and that will be charged to shareholders’ equity upon the completion of the offering. As of December 31, 2025 and
2024, the Company had deferred offering costs of $
Intangible Assets
To the extent that an intangible asset is successfully developed into a revenue-generating asset, it will become a component of property, plant and equipment. To the extent that an intangible asset is not successfully developed into a revenue-generating assets, it will be considered impaired and charged to operations at that time. The estimation of the fair value of the projects requires significant management judgment with respect to revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The estimates of the fair value of the projects are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. The use of different assumptions would increase or decrease estimated discounted future operating cash flows and could increase or decrease an impairment charge. Company management uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. Indicators such as adverse business conditions, economic factors and technological change or competitive activities may signal that an asset has become impaired.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Cash and cash equivalents are financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk. As of December 31, 2025, the Company also had investments in money market funds which can be subject to certain credit risks. The Company mitigates the risks by investing in high-grade instruments, limiting its exposure to any one issuer and monitoring the ongoing creditworthiness of the financial institutions and issuers. The Company has not experienced any material losses on its financial instruments and has full access to and control over all of its cash and cash equivalents.
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We
account for the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors,
including employee stock options, based on estimated fair values. Under authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, companies are required to estimate the fair value or calculated value of share-based payment awards on the
date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of awards that are ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the
requisite service periods in our consolidated statements of operations. We use the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model to determine the
fair-value of stock-based awards and the market trading price for any restricted stock awards on the day of grant. We recognized $
and $ stock compensation related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We recognized
$
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method; under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax reporting basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon future earnings, the timing and amount of which are uncertain.
In evaluating the ability to recover its deferred income tax assets, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including its operating results, ongoing tax planning and forecasts of future taxable income on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. In the event the Company determines that it would be able to realize its deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, it would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance that would reduce the provision for income taxes. Conversely, if all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to the provision of income taxes in the period when such determination is made.
Tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained during an audit. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are measured at the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement with the taxing authority. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are included within the provision for income tax.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures”. This ASU requires public entities, on an annual basis, to provide disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company have prospectively applied these amendments in 2025 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Legal Costs and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we incur costs to hire and retain external legal counsel to advise us on regulatory, litigation and other matters. We expense these costs as the related services are received.
The Company recognizes a loss contingency when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If the estimated loss is subject to potential recovery from a third party, we assess the recoverability separately and recognize the amount of recovery only when realization is probable. Loss contingencies that are reasonably possible, but not probable, are disclosed when material.
Basic and diluted net loss per common share is presented in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share,” for all periods presented. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, common stock equivalents from outstanding stock options and warrants have been excluded from the calculation of the diluted loss per share in the consolidated statements of operations, because all such securities were anti-dilutive. The net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods. The Company had and options that were potentially outstanding dilutive securities during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. In 2025, the Company adopted ASU 2023 09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, on a prospective basis. The adoption impacted the presentation and disaggregation of income tax disclosures but did not affect the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses”. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 require a public business entity to disclose specific information about certain costs and expenses in the notes to its consolidated financial statements for interim and annual reporting periods. The objective of the disclosure requirements is to provide disaggregated information about a public business entity’s expenses to help investors (a) better understand the entity’s performance, (b) better assess the entity’s prospects for future cash flows, and (c) compare an entity’s performance over time and with that of other entities. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The total number of authorized shares of our common stock, par value $ per share, was shares. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there were and common shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
The total number of authorized shares of our preferred stock, par value $ per share, was . There was preferred stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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During
the year ended December 31, 2024 the Company sold unregistered shares of its Common Stock to eight private accredited investors
for an aggregate of $
The Company issued
unregistered shares of its Common Stock valued at $
The Company issued
of restricted securities awards valued at $
The Company issued
of restricted securities awards valued at $
During
the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company sold unregistered shares of its Common Stock to four private accredited investors
for an aggregate of $
During
the year ended December 31, 2025 the Company issued unregistered shares of its Common Stock for services valued at $
As
of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were
and
options outstanding, respectively. The Company adopted an option plan in December 2025 and can issue up to
We have granted non-qualified stock options to employees and contractors. All non-qualified options are generally issued with an exercise price no less than the fair value of the common stock on the date of the grant as determined by our Board of Directors. Options typically may be exercised up to ten years following the date of the grant, with vesting schedules determined by us upon grant. Vesting schedules vary by grant, with some fully vesting immediately upon grant to others that ratably vest over a period of time up to five years. Standard vested options may be exercised up to three months following date of termination of the relationship unless alternate terms are specified at grant. The fair values of options are determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Forfeitures are accounted for as they occur. The estimated fair value of options is recognized as expense on the straight-line basis over the options’ vesting periods. At December 31, 2025, we had approximately $ million unrecognized stock-based compensation related to stock options expected to be recognized over the next years on a weighted average.
| Shares | Weighted-
Average Exercise Price | Weighted
Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | Aggregate
Intrinsic Value (in millions) | |||||||||||||
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Options Granted | ||||||||||||||||
| Options Exercised | ||||||||||||||||
| Repriced legacy options (modification) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Reissued legacy options (repriced) | ||||||||||||||||
| Options Forfeited or Cancelled | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Options Expired | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding and Vested or Expected to Vest at December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Options Exercisable at December 31, 2025 | $ | |||||||||||||||
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On August 26, 2025, the Company repriced outstanding stock options originally granted in prior periods from a weighted-average exercise price of $ to $ per share. The modification was accounted for in accordance with ASC 718. The incremental fair value of the modified awards, measured on the modification date, was approximately $, of which $ related to vested awards was recognized immediately and the remainder will be recognized prospectively over the remaining vesting periods.
options were exercised during the period ended December 31, 2025.
We recognized stock compensation of $ and $ related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The Black-Scholes option pricing model, used to estimate fair value of the option awards, requires the use of the following assumptions:
● Fair value of common stock. The fair value of the common stock is the Company’s closing price per share on the OTC listing at the grant date.
● Expected Term. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding. Due to the lack of historical exercise history, the expected term of the Company’s stock options has been determined by calculating the midpoint of the contractual term of the options and the weighted-average vesting period.
● Expected Volatility. The expected stock price volatility assumption was determined by examining the historical volatilities for industry peers, as the Company did not have any trading history for the common stock. The Company will continue to analyze the historical stock price volatility and expected term assumption as more historical data for the common stock becomes available.
● Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on the U.S. Treasury instrument whose term was consistent with the expected term of the Company’s stock options.
● Dividends. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on common stock since inception and does not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, an expected dividend yield of zero was used.
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Expected volatility | % | % | ||||||
| Expected dividend yield | % | % | ||||||
| Expected term (in years) | - | - | ||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % | % - | % | |||||
The fair value of options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following assumptions for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively:
Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the fair value of the underlying common stock and the exercise price. The intrinsic value of options outstanding at December 31, 2024 was $ million. The intrinsic value of options outstanding and vested or expected to vest and exercisable at December 31, 2025 was $ million and $ million, respectively. The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, was $ and $, respectively. No options were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
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| December 31, 2025 | ||||||||
| Shares | Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||||||
| Unvested at Beginning of Period | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Vested | ( | ) | ||||||
| Forfeited or Cancelled RSAs | ||||||||
| Unvested at End of Period | $ | |||||||
At December 31, 2025, we had approximately $ million unrecognized stock-based compensation related to restricted stock awards. The weighted average non-performance based will be recognized over the next years. The performance based restricted stock awards of $ million will be recognized in 2026.
The Company recognized stock compensation of $ and $ related to restricted stock awards for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
NOTE 6. ACQUISITION OF EMERGEN ENERGY LLC
On
April 24, 2024 (the “Closing”), the Company acquired
Emergen, formed immediately prior to the transaction, held only early-stage renewable-energy development rights and no liabilities or operating activities. Accordingly, management concluded the transaction is an asset acquisition rather than a business combination.
At
acquisition, Emergen’s assets consisted of 1.965GW and 3.840GW of BESS and Solar Projects, respectively. Because the projects lacked
substantive process or outputs, the Company recorded the entire $
The following agreements were entered into on the date of Closing as provided for in the MIPA:
On April 24, 2024 the Company and Emergen entered into a PMSA with Energy Independent Partners LLC (“EIP”), an entity controlled by Cole Johnson, under which EIP provides development, permitting, and financing-support services for each project.
On April 24, 2025 the parties executed Amendment No. 2 to the PMSA, stated to be retroactively effective to June 28, 2024 and governed by Delaware law. Amendment 2 superseded Amendment 1 and eliminated the former Initial-Fee and RTB-Fee construct, replacing it with a single “Development-Fee” model that is payable only when a project secures third-party, project-specific financing. The principal commercial terms now in effect are:
| ● | BESS
projects. For each battery-storage project, the Company will owe EIP a development fee of $ per watt once that specific project
secures third-party debt and/or equity financing sufficient to fund the fee. Based on the current BESS portfolio capacity (approximately
1.965 GW), the aggregate exposure, if every project achieves financing, would be about $ | |
| ● | Solar
projects. For each solar-power project, the same rate—$ per watt—applies, again only after project-specific financing
is in place. Given the remaining solar capacity in the Emergen portfolio (roughly 1.640 GW), the maximum potential fees total approximately
$ | |
| ● | Other
renewable projects. For any future development projects that are neither BESS nor solar, the fee is the greater of (i) |
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Based on portfolio capacities; actual fees depend on future financings and may not be incurred.
| ● | Sale-of-Project
Clause – If a project is sold, EIP is entitled to the greater of unpaid Development Fees or | |
| ● | Acceleration
Clause – | |
| ● | Termination & Indemnification – The PMSA may be terminated by mutual consent or for cause; customary indemnities apply. |
Because payment is contingent on future project-financing milestones, no PMSA liabilities have been recognized as of December 31, 2025.
NOTE 7. SOLAR PROJECTS SALE
On
May 30, 2024, Emergen entered into a Project Sale Agreement (“PSA”) with Bridgelink Development,
LLC (“Bridgelink”) covering
Total
consideration payable to Emergen is $
| ● | a
non-refundable deposit of $ | |
| ● | $ |
The deposit is recorded as contract liability (deferred revenue). Revenue (and related cost) will be recognized at a point in time when the relevant milestones are achieved by the purchaser, which management expects within twelve months of year-end. No milestone revenue was recognized in 2024 and 2025 because the required conditions were not met.
Under
the Project Management Services Agreement (“PMSA”),
NOTE 8. RELYEZ JOINT VENTURE
On April 20, 2025, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emergen Energy, LLC, entered into a definitive agreement with RelyEZ Energy Group to form GridSpan Energy LLC for the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale battery energy storage projects in the United States.
As
of December 31, 2025, the carrying amount of the Company’s recognized interests related to the joint venture was $
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NOTE 9. GRIDSPAN PROJECT CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT
During
2025, Emergen entered into project company purchase and transfer arrangements with GridSpan covering specified battery energy storage
projects. Under those arrangements, the Company received $
As of December 31, 2025, no project had reached notice to proceed (“NTP”), and no title to any project or project company membership interests had transferred to GridSpan. Accordingly, the amount received from GridSpan remained deferred as of year-end and no revenue or gain was recognized in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
In connection with the GridSpan arrangement, the Company entered into a Cession and Delegation Agreement and a related Parent Company Guarantee intended to provide GridSpan and RelyEZ with additional contractual enforcement and performance support. Management concluded that these arrangements did not result in a transfer of project ownership as of December 31, 2025.
The GridSpan arrangement includes a contingent refund obligation if specified conditions are not met, including certain financing and project milestone conditions by June 30, 2026. Management evaluated this contingency under ASC 450 and concluded that the likelihood of loss was remote as of December 31, 2025; accordingly, no liability was accrued.
NOTE 10. PROJECT RIGHTS AND LONG-LEAD EQUIPMENT DEPOSITS
During
2025, Emergen entered into arrangements with Aggreko and related counterparties in connection with specified battery energy storage projects.
Under an executed amendment dated December 31, 2025, Emergen paid $
During
2025, Emergen also paid $
NOTE 11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All transactions described in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 and 7 were transacted with a now related party, Cole Johnson, President and Director, as of the April 24, 2024 acquisition of Emergen Energy, LLC. All negotiations related to these transactions were prior to Cole Johnson being a related party to Bimergen.
During
the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued sixteen unsecured promissory notes, aggregating $
Promissory Notes Executed:
| March 3, 2025 | $ | |||
| March 28, 2025 | $ | |||
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The
notes bear simple interest at
NOTE 12 INCOME TAX
U.S. Federal Corporate Income Tax
The Company’s effective income tax rate differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate to loss before income taxes as follows:
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| State income tax benefit, net of federal benefit | ( | )% | ( | )% | ||||
| Change in valuation allowance | % | % | ||||||
| Income taxes at effective rate | % | % | ||||||
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Temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and tax credit and operating loss carryforward that create deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
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| Other | ||||||||
| Valuation Allowance - USA | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Deferred Tax Assets, Net | $ | $ | ||||||
A
valuation allowance is required to be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will
not be realized. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon future earnings, the timing and amount of which are uncertain.
The Company has reviewed its positive and negative evidence and has concluded that it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax
assets will not be realized due to the cumulative losses incurred since inception; therefore, the Company continues to maintain a valuation
allowance. The valuation allowance increased by $
The Company’s valuation allowance includes both federal and state deferred tax assets, including California net operating loss carryforwards, because management concluded that sufficient positive evidence does not exist to support realization of those attributes as of December 31, 2025.
Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“IRC”), specifically Sections 382 and 383, the Company’s ability to use tax attribute carryforwards to offset future taxable income is limited if the Company experiences a cumulative change in ownership of more than 50% within a three-year testing period. The Company has not completed an ownership change analysis pursuant to IRC Section 382 therefore the ability to offset taxable income in the future may be impacted by ownership changes occurring prior to December 31, 2025. If ownership changes within the meaning of IRC Section 382 occur in the future, the amount of remaining tax attribute carryforwards available to offset future taxable income and income tax expense in future years may be significantly restricted or eliminated. Further, the Company’s deferred tax assets associated with such tax attributes could be significantly reduced or eliminated upon realization of an ownership change within the meaning of IRC Section 382. If eliminated, the related asset would be removed from the deferred tax asset schedule, with a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance. Additionally, limitations on the utilization of the Company’s tax attribute carryforwards can increase the amount of taxable income and current income tax expense recognized. Due to the existence of the valuation allowance, ownership change limitations that are not significant may not impact the Company’s effective tax rate.
As of December 31, 2025, the
Company had U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of approximately $
As of December 31, 2025, the Company
also had state net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of approximately $
Subsequent to the issuance of the Company’s previously issued consolidated financial statements, management identified an error in the presentation of the deferred tax asset disclosure related to net operating loss carryforwards. Specifically, the deferred tax asset inventory was presented using gross net operating loss carryforward amounts rather than tax-effected deferred tax asset amounts. As a result, the deferred tax asset table did not appropriately reflect deferred tax assets measured using the applicable enacted tax rates.
Accordingly, the Company revised the deferred tax asset disclosure to present deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards on a tax-effected basis. This revision affected only the presentation of the deferred tax footnote disclosure and did not impact the Company’s previously reported net loss, total assets, total liabilities, stockholders’ equity, or cash flows for any period presented, as the Company maintained a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets in all periods presented. Management concluded that the revision was not material to any previously issued financial statements and, therefore, revised the prior-period disclosure in these consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 13 SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates and manages its business as one reportable operating segment. The Company’s CODM, the Chief Executive Officer, reviews internal financial information presented and decides how to allocate resources based on net income (loss). Net income (loss) is used for evaluating financial performance.
Significant segment expenses include salaries and payroll, legal fees, stock based compensation, audit costs, contract services, rent, and other administrative expenses. The measurement of segment assets is reported on the consolidated balance sheets as total assets. The following table presents the significant segment expenses and other segment items regularly reviewed by our CODM.
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| Net loss before Income Tax | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
NOTE 14 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to various claims, legal actions, and regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, the ultimate resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Underwritten Public Offering
On
February 23, 2026, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of shares of common stock, pre-funded warrants,
and accompanying warrants, including the partial exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option for additional
warrants. Gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
On April 11, 2025, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company dismissed Fortune CPAs as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.
On April 14, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Ramirez Jimenez International CPAs as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for and with respect to the year ending December 31, 2024, effective immediately.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Robert J. Brilon, our Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Co-Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer), evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of December 31, 2025 (the “Evaluation Date”). Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management recognizes that any system of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving its objectives, and necessarily applies judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Based on their evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. These conclusions were due to the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described below.
Notwithstanding the identified material weaknesses, management concluded that our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are fairly stated, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S. GAAP for each of the periods presented.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth in the 2013 Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO Framework”). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2025, due to the following material weaknesses:
| ● | Inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives; | |
| ● | Insufficient number of personnel with an appropriate level of U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience, and ongoing training in the application of U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements commensurate with our financial reporting requirements; | |
| ● | Failure to appropriately design and maintain entity-level controls impacting the control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities to prevent or detect material misstatements; | |
| ● | Insufficient qualified resources to ensure adequate oversight and accountability over the performance of controls, including retention of control evidence; | |
| ● | Ineffective identification and assessment of risks impacting internal control over financial reporting; | |
| ● | Insufficient evaluation and determination as to whether components of internal controls were present and functioning, particularly for management review controls and activity-level controls across substantially all financial statement areas; | |
| ● | Ineffective general controls over information systems supporting the financial reporting process; | |
| ● | Ineffective controls over the completeness and accuracy of information used in the operation of control activities; and | |
| ● | Ineffective management review controls at a sufficient level of precision to detect material misstatements across substantially all financial statement areas involving complex and judgmental accounting and disclosure matters. |
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Attestation of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit certain companies, including newly public companies, to provide only management’s report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations. It may not prevent or detect all misstatements, and projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate due to changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with policies and procedures may deteriorate. Internal control systems are also subject to human error or intentional circumvention. Therefore, even effective internal controls can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.
Changes in Disclosure Controls and Procedures
None.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) None.
(b) Corporate Governance
During the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, there were no changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors.
(c) Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies
During the quarter ended
December 31, 2025, no director or officer of the Company “
Item 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Set forth below is information concerning our directors, director nominees, executive officers and other key employees.
| Name | Age | Position(s) and Office(s) | ||
| Benjamin B. Tran | 59 | Executive Chairman | ||
| Cole W. Johnson | 39 | Co-CEO, President and Director | ||
| Robert J. Brilon | 65 | Co-CEO, Chief Financial Officer and Director | ||
| Van H. Potter | 67 | Director | ||
| James L. Stock | 59 | Director | ||
| Montgomery Bannerman | 70 | Director |
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Benjamin B. Tran, PhD – Dr. Tran currently serves as Executive Chairman of the Company. He has been the corporate strategist, investor, and financial partner in the formation and growth of several emerging growth technology companies. Dr. Tran specializes in cross-border M&A, private equity, merchant banking advisory and technology marketing. He also serves as Managing Partner of Cleantek Venture Capital, a cleantech-focused private equity advisory firm since January 2021 to present. Dr. Tran, at times, serves as senior advisor to several publicly traded companies. From February 2021 to April 2022, Dr. Tran has served as Senior Capital Market Advisor for Iveda Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVDA), an AI and IoT technology company to assist with financing and uplisting to Nasdaq. From August 2017 to January 2019, he served as Advisory Chairman of Vemanti Group, Inc. (OTCQB: VMNT), an innovative fintech company to assist in M&A and international business development. From November 2018 to April 2021, Dr. Tran also co-founded and served as chairman of CBMD, Inc., a privately held physician-based CBD science company specializing in pain management. Dr. Tran served as CFO of privately held Stock Navigators, a leading software and educational training institution for technical traders from June 2018 to June 2019. Since 2014 to present, Dr. Tran has served as managing partner of United System Capital, a private equity advisory firm in Newport Beach, California. Prior to United System Capital, Dr. Tran was managing partner of an Asia-based joint venture with Brean Murray Carret & Co., a New York-based investment bank that has transacted over 100 IPOs/APOs/SPACs and raised over $4B for the U.S. and Asian companies. Dr. Tran spearheaded the organization to formulate a multi-functional investment banking service for emerging growth companies via globalization strategies. Dr. Tran has been seasoned international consultant providing corporate development and interim senior management to small and medium sized enterprises in Silicon Valley and the Asia Pacific region. He also served as a board director, CFO, corporate strategist, and executive advisor for several distressed companies, managing turn-around situations. As a Silicon Valley high-tech veteran, Dr. Tran brings over 20 years of diversified experience including mergers and acquisitions, venture management, strategic marketing, and international business development. Prior to his investment and corporate advisory career, Benjamin worked for technology leaders including Micron Technology, Fujitsu Microelectronics, Mitsubishi Electric America, Philips Semiconductors, holding various senior technical and marketing management positions. Dr. Tran received a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University, California. We believe Dr. Tran’s wealth of credentials and experience make him well qualified to lead our company.
Cole W. Johnson – Mr. Johnson was appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer in October 2025 and has served as our President and Board Director since April 24, 2024 upon a business combination with Bridgelink Development LLC to acquire Emergen Energy LLC, an asset holder of an array of battery energy storage system and solar projects. Mr. Johnson is a Principal and Chief Executive Officer of C&C Johnson Holdings LLC, a family office, engaged in solar and energy storage project development, that he founded and built beginning in 2018. Mr. Johnson’s role as CEO consisted of securing capital for early-stage projects, negotiating and qualifying projects for project financing, acquiring strategic projects, and developing a variety of projects promoting clean energy initiatives within strategic regions. From 2012 to 2018, Mr. Johnson was the Chief Executive Officer of multiple service companies engaged in building and developing energy assets. We believe Mr. Johnson’s significant experience in the energy sector make him well-qualified to serve as an officer and director of the Company.
Robert J. Brilon – Mr. Brilon was appointed Co-Chief Executive Officer in October 2025 and has served as our Chief Financial Officer since October 1, 2021 and was appointed as a director on April 14, 2022. He also has served as Chief Financial Officer for Iveda Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVDA) since December 2013. He was also Iveda’s President from February 2014 to July 2018 and Treasurer from December 2013 to July 2018 and was appointed Treasurer again on December 15, 2021. Mr. Brilon served as Iveda’s Executive Vice President of Business Development from December 2013 to February 2014 and as Iveda’s interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from December 2008 to August 2010. Mr. Brilon joined New Gen Management Services, Inc. in July 2017 as the CFO (subsequently becoming President and CFO of New Gen in July 2018). Mr. Brilon was the President, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Director of both Vext Science, Inc and New Gen until he resigned in February 2020. Mr. Brilon served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development of Brain State Technologies, a brainwave optimization software licensing and hardware company, from August 2010 to November 2013. From January 2010 to August 2010, Mr. Brilon served as Chief Financial Officer of MD Helicopters, a manufacturer of commercial and light military helicopters. Mr. Brilon also served as Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Financial Officer of InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ: NPLA), formerly, Duraswitch (NASDAQ: DSWT), a company that licensed patented electronic switch technology and manufactured digital pen technology, from November 1998 to June 2007. Mr. Brilon served as Chief Financial Officer of Gietz Master Builders from 1997 to 1998, Corporate Controller of Rental Service Corp. (NYSE: RRR) from 1995 to 1996, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations of DataHand Systems, Inc. from 1993 to 1995, and Chief Financial Officer of Go-Video (AMEX:VCR) from 1986 to 1993. Mr. Brilon is a certified public accountant and practiced with several leading accounting firms, including McGladrey Pullen, Ernst and Young and Deloitte and Touche. Mr. Brilon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa. The Company believes Mr. Brilon’s extensive experience in finance leadership roles with public companies makes him well-qualified to serve as an officer and director of the Company.
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Van H. Potter – Mr. Potter has served our board as an Independent Director since October 15, 2024. Mr. Potter has over 35 years of experience as an executive in technology companies with a focus on emerging growth companies, and competencies in business development, capital formation, and marketing/digital marketing. Mr Potter is the Founder/CEO of Gainey Capital since 2022, Mr. Potter founded and was CEO of Certive Solutions Inc. (OTCQB:CTVEF) from to 2011-2023. Mr. Potter was CEO of InPlay Technologies (NASDAQ) (2008 - 2010) Mr. Potter was the VP of Business Development for Pixtronix, a Kleiner Perkins / Atlas Ventures VC backed startup (2005-2010). Mr. Potter was VP of Business Development at International DisplayWorks (NASDAQ), until it was acquired by Flextronics (NASDAQ). Mr. Potter was Senior Vice President at Three Five Systems (NYSE), prior to its sale to International DisplayWorks. Mr. Potter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, and an MBA from Arizona State University. The Company feels Mr. Potter’s extensive managerial and other experience running public companies will make him a valuable member of the board of directors.
James L. Stock, CPA, MBA - Mr. Stock has served our board as an Independent Director since October 15, 2024. He is a highly experienced and strategic executive who has had a successful career spanning over 30 years. With a diverse background in both publicly traded, privately held, and family-owned businesses, he has served as a Chief Financial Officer for companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $300 million and workforces of 225 to 1,000+ employees. His industry experience includes financial services, auto hauling, retail, construction, manufacturing, and digital marketing and advertising. Mr. Stock’s expertise lies in various aspects of accounting and finance as well as operations, including financial modeling, cash flow management, administrative oversight, risk management, capital raising, banking and investor relations, and general corporate development. Since May 2023, Mr. Stock has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc., from January 2020 to May 2023, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Tinco Sheet Metal. Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Howard’s Appliances in Southern California from 2018 to 2019, Mr. Stock was Chief Financial Officer for Lifescript the largest women’s health and digital media company from 2003 – 2017, and prior to that held the Chief Financial Officer position at HomeAcess MicroWeb [Nasdaq: GLDI] from 2001 – 2003 and prior to that was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Consumer Portfolio Services [Nasdaq: CPSS] from 1994 - 2001. He also worked as a Senior Associate at Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC). Mr. Stock is an active CPA and holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, BS in Accounting from California Polytechnic University in Pomona, California and has completed Villanova University’s Six Sigma Green Belt program. The Company believes Mr. Stock is well-qualified to serve as a director due to accounting and financial expertise and managerial experience.
Montgomery Bannerman – Mr. Bannerman has served our board as an Independent Director since November 1, 2024. Mr. Bannerman has over 35 years of experience as a technology executive in energy and telecommunications companies. Founding Partner, CEO, Denrgy Inc., January 2023 – Present, Miami, Florida, Denrgy develops district and municipal scale resilient renewable energy networks which make facilities and communities more resilient to extreme weather events and deliver economic, employment and environmental benefits to the investors and customers they serve. Founder & Director, ArcStar Energy, January 2007 - March 2023, New York, NY & Miami, FL. ArcStar Energy is a renewable energy project advisory, M&A and managed development services company. Founder & CEO, MicroGrid Networks, LLC, January 2018 - May 2022, New York, NY, MGN develops and operates advanced large scale renewable microgrids which integrate with and serve utility networks in New York City. Verso Technologies, CEO & President, November 2003 - June 2006, A multinational manufacturer of advanced distributed power and communications network technologies for public utilities and competitive operators. SVP & CTO, NAP of the Americas, January 2000 - October 2003, Miami, FL, Responsible for design, engineering, construction and operation of the facility, technology and services of the first privately-developed Network Access Point (NAP) one of the core hubs and exchanges for international telecommunication traffic and revenue in the global Internet, Founder and Managing Director, IXS, 1997 – 1999, China, Co-founded and led this early international Internet network operator providing services between businesses in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and USA markets. Founder and President, DSP.COM, 1993 – 1996, San Francisco Bay Area, Founded and led this early commercial Internet Service Provider serving Northern California. VP Business Development, Bell Canada International, Oct 1980 - Mar 1996, Multiple international executive leadership positions in market penetrations and first deployments of large-scale distributed communications and power networks for this global leader in management consulting, engineering and project management operating in deregulating markets worldwide. Undergraduate studies in business and finance at Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology in Ontario Canada. Postgraduate studies at Bell Laboratories, Ottawa Canada. We believe Mr. Bannerman’s significant experience in the energy sector make him well-qualified to serve as a director of the Company.
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Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among any of our directors, director nominees or executive officers.
Terms of Directors and Executive Officers
The number of directors of the Company shall be not less than two nor more than seven. Each of our directors holds office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his or her successor shall have been elected and qualified, until his or her resignation, or until his or her office is otherwise vacated in accordance with our certificate of incorporation.
Our officers are elected by and serve at the discretion of the board of directors.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of our directors, executive officers, significant employees or control persons has been involved in any legal proceeding listed in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K in the past 10 years.
Officer and Board Qualifications
Our officers and board of directors are well qualified as leaders. In their prior positions they have gained experience in core management skills, such as strategic and financial planning, public company financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and leadership development. Our officers and directors also have experience serving on boards of directors and board committees of other public companies and private companies, and have an understanding of corporate governance practices and trends, which provides an understanding of different business processes, challenges, and strategies.
Board of Directors and Board Committees
Our board of directors consists of six directors, three of whom are independent as such term is defined by the independence standards of NYSE American stock exchange. We have determined that Montgomery Bannerman, Van H. Potter and James L. Stock satisfy the “independence” requirements under the independence standards of NYSE American.
Board Committees
We have established three committees under the board of directors: an audit committee, a compensation committee and a nomination and corporate governance committee, and adopted a charter for each of the three committees. Copies of our committee charters are posted on our corporate investor relations website.
Each committee’s members and functions are described below.
Audit Committee. Our audit committee consists of Montgomery Bannerman, Van H. Potter and James L. Stock. Mr. James L. Stock is the chair of our audit committee. The audit committee will oversee our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the consolidated financial statements of our company. The audit committee is responsible for, among other things:
| ● | appointing the independent auditors and pre-approving all auditing and non-auditing services permitted to be performed by the independent auditors; |
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| ● | reviewing with the independent auditors any audit problems or difficulties and management’s response; | |
| ● | discussing the annual audited consolidated financial statements with management and the independent auditors; | |
| ● | reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our accounting and internal control policies and procedures and any steps taken to monitor and control major financial risk exposures; | |
| ● | reviewing and approving all proposed related party transactions; | |
| ● | meeting separately and periodically with management and the independent auditors; and | |
| ● | monitoring compliance with our code of business conduct and ethics, including reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of our procedures to ensure proper compliance. |
Compensation Committee. Our compensation committee consists of Montgomery Bannerman, Van H. Potter and James L. Stock. Mr. Van H. Potter is the chair of our compensation committee. The compensation committee will be responsible for, among other things:
| ● | reviewing and approving, or recommending to the board for its approval, the compensation for our chief executive officer and other executive officers; | |
| ● | reviewing and recommending to the shareholders for determination with respect to the compensation of our directors; | |
| ● | reviewing periodically and approving any incentive compensation or equity plans, programs or similar arrangements; and | |
| ● | selecting compensation consultant, legal counsel or other adviser only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to that person’s independence from management. |
Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee. Our Nominations and Corporate Governance committee consists of Montgomery Bannerman, Van H. Potter and James L. Stock. Mr. Van H. Potter is the chair of our Nominations and Corporate Governance committee. The nominating and corporate governance committee is responsible for, among other things, (i) determining the qualifications, qualities and skills required to be a director of the Company and evaluating, selecting and approving nominees to serve as directors, (ii) periodically reviewing, assessing and making recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors and its committees and (iii) overseeing the process for evaluation of the Board of Directors. Pursuant to the nominating and corporate governance committee charter, the nominating and corporate governance committee has the authority to delegate all or a portion of its duties and responsibilities to a subcommittee of the nominating and corporate governance committee. In addition, the nominating and corporate governance committee has unrestricted access to and assistance from our officers, employees and independent auditors and the authority to employ experts, consultants and professionals to assist with performance of their duties. The nominating and corporate governance committee is also responsible for establishing procedures regarding director nominees put forward by stockholders. The committee is also responsible for establishing procedures for shareholder communications with the Board of Directors.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics which is applicable to all of our directors, executive officers and employees. A copy of the code of business conduct and ethics will be posted on our corporate investor relations website prior to our listing on Nasdaq.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table summarizes all compensation recorded by us in the past two fiscal years for:
| ● | our principal executive officer or other individual acting in a similar capacity during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, |
For definitional purposes, these individuals are sometimes referred to as the “named executive officers.”
2025 and 2024 Summary Executive Compensation Table
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock
Awards ($) | Option
Awards (1) ($) | Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change
in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation ($) | All
Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin Tran | 2025 | 240,000 | - | - | 310,000 | - | - | - | 550,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive Chairman (former CEO), and Director | 2024 | 206,000 | - | - | 1,200,000 | - | - | - | 1,406,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cole W. Johnson | 2025 | 200,000 | 1,054,000 | - | - | - | 1,254,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Co-CEO, President and Director | 2024 | 100,000 | 4,200,000 | - | - | - | 4,300,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert J. Brilon | 2025 | 290,000 | - | 900,000 | - | - | - | 1,190,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Co-CEO, CFO and Director | 2024 | 148,000 | - | 600,000 | - | - | - | 748,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | The amounts reported in the Option Awards column reflect aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. These amounts reflect our calculation of the value of these awards at the grant date or repricing date and do not necessarily correspond to the actual value that may ultimately be realized by the named director. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts were a 5 to 7 year expected life, 3.8% to 4.6% risk-free rate, and a 99% to 105% volatility factor. |
Employment Agreements
On April 24, 2024, the Company entered into employment agreements (“Employment Agreements”) with two of its executive officers and directors: Benjamin Tran (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) and Cole Johnson (President of the Company’s BESS and Solar Division and a Director) and on May 3, 2024 the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Robert J. Brilon (Chief Financial Officer and Director).
The Employment Agreements all provide for a term of five years that may be terminated by the Company for death or disability and with or without cause, by the executive with or without good reason, or mutually terminated by the parties. If the Employment Agreements are terminated without cause by the Company or for good reason by the employee, the Company is obligated to pay the terminated person the balance of their base salary for the remainder of the term in a lump sum and any equity grant made to such person shall automatically vest. If the Employment Agreement is terminated for cause by the Company, the terminated person shall be entitled to their Base Salary through the date of termination. In the event that a change of control occurs during the term of the Employment Agreements, any unvested portion of any equity grants which includes the stock options discussed below, shall, to the extent not already vested, be deemed automatically vested without any further action of the parties to the Employment Agreements.
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The Executive Agreements provide respectively for a base salary of $240,000 for Mr. Tran and an award of stock options to purchase 142,858 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Option Award Agreement discussed below, and a $240,000 base salary for Mr. Brilon and an award of stock options to purchase 71,429 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Option Award Agreement discussed below a $200,000 base salary for Mr. Johnson and an award of stock options to purchase 485,715 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the Option Award Agreement discussed below, as well as possible annual discretionary bonuses determined by the Board. The base salary for Mr. Brilon will begin upon uplisting to a national stock exchange.
On April 24, 2024, the Company entered into Option Agreements with executive officers: Benjamin Tran (Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board) and Cole Johnson (President of the BESS and Solar Division and a Director), respectively and on May 3, 2024 the Company entered into an Option Agreement with Robert J. Brilon (Chief Financial Officer and Director).
Each respective Option Agreement grants to each of the following persons options to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock, to vest as set forth in the Option Agreement, as follows:
| ● | Benjamin Tran – 142,858 options; and | |
| ● | Cole W. Johnson – 485,715 options; and | |
| ● | Robert J. Brilon – 71,429 options. |
Exercise Prices and Vesting. The Exercise Prices for the Options are as follows: (a) for the first 1/5th of the granted Options, $70.00 per share of Common Stock which may be exercised on or after the first annual anniversary of the Award Date; (b) for the second 1/5th of the granted Options, $105.00 per share of Common Stock which may be exercised on or after the second annual anniversary of the Award Date; (c) for the third 1/5th of the granted Options, $140.00 per share of Common Stock which may be exercised on or after the third annual anniversary of the Award Date; (d) the fourth 1/5th of the granted Options, $175.00 per share of Common Stock which may be exercised on or after the fourth annual anniversary of the Award Date; and (e) for the final 1/5th of the granted Options, $210.00 per share of Common Stock which may be exercised on or after the fifth annual anniversary of the Award Date. On August 26, 2025, these Options were all repriced to $4.50 per share.
On April 19, 2022, the Company and Mr. Brilon entered into an Independent Contractor Agreement whereby Mr. Brilon (the “Independent Contractor Agreement”) agreed to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company and shall have such duties and authorities consistent with such position as are customary for the position of chief financial officer of a company of the size and nature of the Company, and such other duties and authorities as shall be reasonably determined from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Company consistent with such position and to serve as an officer of any subsidiary of the Company as may be reasonably requested from time to time by the Board of Directors. In addition, Mr. Brilon agreed to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The Independent Contractor Agreement may be terminated by either party on 15 days prior written notice without cause or five days after written notice in the event of a breach of the agreement by either party.
Mr. Brilon also signed a Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement whereby he agreed that any proprietary information developed during the term of his service will be owned by the Company and that such information will be held in strict confidence and not disclosed to anyone outside the Company. In addition, Mr. Brilon agreed to, during the term of his service to the Company, refrain from engaging in or assisting anyone from engaging in any activity that is competitive with or similar to the business or proposed business of the Company and from soliciting any employees or consultants to the Company during the term of his engagement and thereafter for a period of one year from leaving or terminating their engagement with the Company.
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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
The following table sets forth information with respect to the options outstanding by the Named Executive Officers held at fiscal year-end.
| Option Awards | Stock Awards | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) exercisable | Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) unexercisable | Option exercise price ($) | Option expiration date(1) | Number of shares that have not vested (#) | Market value of shares that have not vested ($)(2) | ||||||||||||||||
| Benjamin Tran | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive Chairman | 28,571 | 114,286 | $ | 4.50 | (5) | 4/24/2034 | ||||||||||||||||
| Cole W. Johnson | 97,143 | 388,572 | $ | 4.50 | (5) | 4/24/2034 | ||||||||||||||||
| Co-CEO, President and Director | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Robert J. Brilon | 35,715 | - | $ | 3.50 | 2/13/2033 | (3) | 33,113 | (4) | $ | 347,687 | ||||||||||||
| Co-CEO, CFO and Director | 35,715 | - | $ | 4.20 | 4/3/2033 | |||||||||||||||||
| 71,429 | 57,143 | $ | 4.50 | (5) | 5/3/2034 | |||||||||||||||||
| 70,000 | 140,000 | $ | 4.50 | 8/26/2035 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||
| (1) | The expiration date of each option occurs on the earlier of (i) ten years after the date of grant of each option or (ii) five years after the termination. |
| (2) | The market value was computed by multiplying the closing market price of common stock on December 31, 2025 ($10.50) by the number of restricted stock awards that have not vested. |
| (3) | These options fully vested on January 1, 2025. |
| (4) | These Stock Awards vest August 19, 2026. |
| (5) | Exercise Prices and Vesting. The Exercise Prices for the Options are as follows: Repriced on August 26, 2025 to $4.50 exercise price, all other terms remained the same including vesting 1/5th each annual anniversary of the Award Date. |
| (6) | 70,000 of the Options vested immediately on August 26, 2025, 70,000 of the Options vest on August 26, 2026 and the final 70,000 Options vest on August 26, 2027. |
Compensation of Directors
The following table sets forth all compensation paid to or earned by each of our directors during fiscal year 2025, except for compensation with respect to Messrs. Tran, Johnson and Brilon. Information with respect to the compensation of these directors is included above in the “Summary Compensation Table.” As our executive officers, none of these directors (other than as described above) received any compensation for service as a director during fiscal year 2025.
| Name | Fees Earned or
Paid ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards (2) ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Van H. Potter Director | - | - | 159,686 | - | - | - | 159,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||
James L. Stock Director | - | - | 159,686 | - | - | - | 159,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Montgomery Bannerman Director | - | - | 159,686 | - | - | - | 159,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Notes:
| (1) | Director cash compensation during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. |
| (2) | The amounts reported in the Option Awards column reflect aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. These amounts reflect our calculation of the value of these awards at the grant date and do not necessarily correspond to the actual value that may ultimately be realized by the named director. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts were a 5 to 5.5 year expected life, 3.8% risk-free rate, and a 105% volatility factor. |
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Compensation Policies and Practices as they Relate to Risk Management
We attempt to make our compensation programs discretionary, balanced and focused on the long term. We believe goals and objectives of our compensation programs reflect a balanced mix of quantitative and qualitative performance measures to avoid excessive weight on a single performance measure. Our approach to compensation practices and policies applicable to employees and consultants is consistent with that followed for its executives. Based on these factors, we believe that our compensation policies and practices do not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth information, as of March 31, 2026, concerning, except as indicated by the footnotes below, (i) each person whom we know beneficially owns more than 5% of our common stock, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each of our named executive officers and (iv) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. We have determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Except as indicated by the footnotes below, we believe, based on the information furnished to us, that the persons and entities named in the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock that they beneficially own, subject to applicable community property laws. Applicable percentage ownership is based on 7,072,573 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026. In computing the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we deemed outstanding shares of common stock subject to stock options or warrants held by that person that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days as of March 31, 2026. We did not deem these shares outstanding, however, for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Unless otherwise noted, stock options and warrants referenced in the footnotes below are currently fully vested and exercisable.
| Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Number of Common Shares Beneficially Owned | Percent of Class | ||||||
| Benjamin B. Tran (1) | 1,103,180 | (2) | 15.5 | % | ||||
| Robert J. Brilon (1) | 215,885 | (3) | 3.0 | % | ||||
| Cole W. Johnson (1) | 1,781,586 | (4) | 24.5 | % | ||||
| Van H. Potter (1) | 15,000 | (5) | * | % | ||||
| James L. Stock (1) | 17,215 | (5) | * | % | ||||
| Montgomery Bannerman (1) | 15,000 | (5) | * | % | ||||
| All directors and named executive officers as a group (6 persons) | 3,147,866 | 41.7 | % | |||||
| * | Less than 1%, |
Unless otherwise indicated below, the address for each beneficial owner is c/o Bimergen Energy Corporation, 895 Dove Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
| (1) | The named individual is one of our executive officers or directors. His address is c/o Bimergen Energy Corporation, 895 Dove Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, California 92660. |
| (2) | Includes the following: (i) 367,984 shares of common stock held directly, (ii) 367,913 shares held by Mr. Tran’s spouse and (iii) 310,140 shares owned by United System Capital LLC (“USC”), over which Mr. Tran has voting control and therefore may be deemed to have indirect beneficial ownership of all or a portion of the securities owned directly by USC. Mr. Tran disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Also includes 57,143 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $4.50 per share. |
| (3) | Includes the following: (i) 9,198 shares of common stock (ii) 33,113 shares of restricted common stock which vested upon uplisting to a national stock exchange, (iii) 3,572 shares of restricted common stock issued in November 2023 which vested on December 31, 2023, (iv) 35,715 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $3.50 per share and (v) 35,715 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $4.20 per share and (vi) 28,572 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $4.50 per share and (vii) 70,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $4.50. |
| (4) | Held by C&C Johnson Holdings over which Mr. Johnson holds voting and dispositive control. Also includes 194,286 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $4.50 per share. |
| (5) | Includes 15,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options exercisable within 60 days of the date of this table at $4.50 per share. |
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The Board of Directors has adopted a non-qualified stock option plan consisting of 500,000 options in December 2025.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS; AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Related Party Transactions
The following is a description of transactions since January 1, 2022 to which we were a party in which (i) the amount involved exceeded or will exceed the lesser of $120,000 of one percent (1%) of our average total assets at year-end for the last two completed fiscal years and (ii) any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any member of the immediate family of, or person sharing the household with, any of the foregoing persons, who had or will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than equity and other compensation, termination, change in control and other similar arrangements, which are described under “Executive and Director Compensation.”
Cole Johnson
Cole Johnson, our President and Member of the Board of Directors, is the principal and sole member of C & C Johnson Holdings, LLC (“C&C”), the holder of approximately 31% of the Company’s outstanding capital stock. Mr Cole is also the principal and sole owner of Energy Independent Partners LLC (“EIP”) and Bridgelink Development LLC (“Bridgelink”).
On April 14, 2024, the Company, Emergen Energy LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Emergen”), Bridgelink, C&C and Cole Johnson entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) whereby the Company agreed to issue to Bridgelink, at closing, 1,587,300 shares of the Company’s unregistered common stock in exchange for a 100% ownership interest in Emergen. Following the closing of the MIPA, Mr. Johnson became the President of the Company’s BESS and Solar Divisions and a member of the Board. In addition, Emergen became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company with C&C’s ownership interest in the Company being approximately 31.3% based on 5,079,220 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding after giving effect to the issuance of the shares of Common Stock pursuant to the MIPA.
At the closing of the MIPA, the Company and Emergen also entered into a Project Management Services Agreement (the “PMSA”) and subsequent amendments with Energy Independent Partners LLC. Pursuant to the terms of the PMSA, EIP will provide the following project management services in connection with the development and operation of each of the Development Projects (collectively, the “Services”): (i) assist as needed with qualifying the Development Projects for financing; (ii) assist as needed with obtaining all permits required for development of the Development Projects which have sufficient rights to use all necessary real property, and for which the applicable draft interconnection agreement has been received for the Development Projects (“RTB Status”); and (iii) if Emergen foregoes the development of a Development Project, EIP will assist the Company as needed with marketing the Development Project to a third party or develop and retain the Development Project outside of Emergen.
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Emergen held certain contractual and other rights to develop a portfolio of battery energy storage system (“BESS”) projects identified in the MIPA with a cumulative storage capacity estimated at 1.965 gigawatts (GW) upon completion of the construction of such project (the “BESS Development Projects”) and rights to develop a portfolio of solar energy development projects with a cumulative capacity estimated at 3.840 GW upon completion of construction of such project (the “Solar Development Projects,” together with the BESS Development Projects, collectively, the “Development Projects”). The Development Projects included no tangible assets, no binding contracts that would create a liability and no binding contracts for revenue generation. The Development Projects were deemed intangible assets and we have recorded the entire value of the 1,587,300 unregistered shares valued at the closing price on April 24, 2024, of $14.00 ($22,222,200).
On May 30, 2024, Emergen entered into a Project Sale Agreement with Bridgelink covering approximately 2.425 GW of greenfield solar projects. Total consideration payable to Emergen is approximately $19.4 million, consisting of a non-refundable deposit of $943,500 received in June 2024 and up to $18.5 million of milestone payments. Under the PMSA, Emergen remits 62.5% of amounts received to EIP and retains 37.5%. Effective December 31, 2024, Emergen and Bridgelink amended the agreement to provide that Bridgelink may return a project, without refund, only if no milestone payment has yet been made and the return occurs within seven years of the PSA’s effective date. All funds paid to Emergen are non-refundable.
During 2024, the Company paid EIP $250,000 for its portion of the deposit under the Project Sales Agreement and has $339,687.50 in accounts payable to EIP at December 31, 2025.
Director Independence
We currently have three independent directors on our board; Van H. Potter, James L. Stock, and Montgomery Bannerman. The definition of “independent” used herein is based on the independence standards of NYSE American. The board performed a review to determine the independence of Van H. Potter, James L. Stock, and Montgomery Bannerman and made a subjective determination as to each of these directors that no transactions, relationships or arrangements exist that, in the opinion of the board, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director of the Company. In making these determinations, the board reviewed information provided by these directors with regard to each individual’s business and personal activities as they may relate to us and our management.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The following table sets forth the fees paid or accrued by us for the audit and other services provided or to be provided by our principal independent accountants during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. On April 14, 2025, the Audit Committee approved the engagement of Ramirez Jimenez International CPAs (“RJI”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm for and with respect to the year ending December 31, 2024. On July 8, 2024, after review and recommendation of the Committee, We appointed Farber Hass Hurley LLP (“FHH”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for and with respect to the year ending December 31, 2024. Effective July 8, 2024, the Company, dismissed Fortune CPAs (“Fortune”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Fortune was the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for completed fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 and the subsequent interim period through the date of July 8, 2024’s dismissal
RJI fees summarized below:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Audit Fees(1) | $ | 194,000 | $ | 113,750 | ||||
| Audit Related Fees(2) | - | - | ||||||
| Tax Fees(3) | 5,000 | - | ||||||
| Total Fees | $ | 199,000 | $ | 113,750 | ||||
FHH fees summarized below:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Audit Fees(1) | $ | - | $ | 38,593 | ||||
| Audit Related Fees(2) | - | - | ||||||
| Tax Fees(3) | - | - | ||||||
| Total Fees | $ | - | $ | 38,593 | ||||
Fortune fees summarized below:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Audit Fees(1) | $ | - | $ | 43,000 | ||||
| Audit Related Fees(2) | - | - | ||||||
| Tax Fees(3) | - | - | ||||||
| Total Fees | $ | $ | 43,000 | |||||
| (1) | Audit Fees: This category represents the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our then principal independent accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of financial statements included in our Form 10-Q and Form 10-K and services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal years. |
| (2) | Audit Related Fees: This category consists of the aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services by the principal independent accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under “Audit Fees.” |
| (3) | Tax Fees: This category consists of the aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal independent accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. |
Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services
All above audit services, audit-related services and tax services, for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, were pre-approved by our Audit Committee, which concluded that the provision of such services was compatible with the maintenance of that firm’s independence in the conduct of its auditing functions. The Audit Committee’s outside auditor independence policy provides for pre-approval of all services performed by the outside auditors.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS
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| * | Filed or furnished herewith. |
| † | Includes management contracts and compensation plans and arrangements. |
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of Section 13 of 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 31, 2026.
| Bimergen Energy Corporation | ||
| /s/ Robert J. Brilon | ||
| By: | Robert J. Brilon | |
| Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Robert J. Brilon | Co-Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Executive Officer and | March 31, 2026 | ||
| Robert J. Brilon | Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) and Director | |||
| /s/ Cole W. Johnson | Director and President | March 31, 2026 | ||
| Name: Cole Johnson | ||||
| /s/ Benjamin B. Tran | Executive Chairman of the Board | March 31, 2026 | ||
| Benjamin B. Tran | ||||
| /s/ Van H. Potter | Director | March 31, 2026 | ||
| Name: Van H. Potter | ||||
| /s/ James L. Stock | Director | March 31, 2026 | ||
| Name: James L. Stock | ||||
| /s/ Montgomery Bannerman | Director | March 31, 2026 | ||
| Name: Montgomery Bannerman |
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