SNRG.OTC.PinkSusglobal Energy CORP
10-Q: SusGlobal Energy Faces Deep Losses, Operational Halt, and Debt Defaults
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Quarterly Report
SusGlobal Energy Corp. reported a significant net loss and working capital deficit for Q3 2025, with operations halted at its Belleville facility and substantial debt obligations past due, raising going concern doubts.
Delay expectedThe Belleville Facility ceased accepting waste after January 10, 2024, and management anticipates it will take until early 2026 to be completed and able to reopen.The sale of the Hamilton Facility, which was expected to occur before January 31, 2025, did not materialize by that date, leading to additional costs related to a leachate spill settlement.Repayment of the Gillam Construction Group Ltd. settlement was extended from November 30, 2024, to February 1, 2025, and then again to August 15, 2025, due to non-payment.The April 2024 Investor Note, with a maturity date of October 12, 2024, was not repaid by its maturity date.
Capital raiseThe company continues to seek investors to raise funds through debt or equity to address its going concern issues and fund business development.The company was unsuccessful in raising funds with a firm through an advisory and distribution agreement announced on December 14, 2023.The company estimates approximately $10,000,000 must be raised to fund capital requirements and general corporate expenses for the next 12 months.During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, the company raised $220,000 through three private placements for the issuance of 11,000,000 common shares to Travellers at $0.02 per share.
Worse than expectedThe net loss for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, increased to $4,503,842 from $3,647,927 in the prior year, indicating deteriorating financial performance.The working capital deficit significantly worsened to $38,670,496 from $33,441,301, highlighting a severe liquidity crisis.Revenue decreased due to the cessation of waste acceptance at the Belleville Facility, indicating a significant operational setback.All debt obligations are past due or in default, signaling critical financial distress and potential for accelerated repayment demands.
Summary
- SusGlobal Energy Corp. incurred a net loss of $4,503,842 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of $3,647,927 for the same period in 2024.
- The company reported a working capital deficit of $38,670,496 as of September 30, 2025, an increase from $33,441,301 at December 31, 2024.
- Total liabilities stood at $38,716,757 as of September 30, 2025, up from $33,510,297 at December 31, 2024.
- Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $32,340, primarily from carbon credit sales, a decrease from $38,575 in the prior year, due to the cessation of waste acceptance at the Belleville Facility.
- The Belleville Facility ceased accepting waste after January 10, 2024, due to non-compliance matters, including high ammonia levels and MECP orders, requiring significant investment to reopen.
- Total debt obligations amounted to $24,308,304 as of September 30, 2025, with all mortgages and convertible promissory notes past due or in default.
- The company's accumulated deficit reached $50,933,544 as of September 30, 2025.
- A conditional offer was received on October 16, 2025, to purchase the Hamilton Facility, which was listed for sale.
Sentiment
Score: 1
Explanation: The company is in severe financial distress, with significant losses, a large working capital deficit, all major debt obligations in default, and its primary operating facility shut down due to compliance issues. The going concern warning is prominent, and numerous legal challenges add to the negative outlook. While there's a conditional offer for a property and some carbon credit sales, these are minor against the backdrop of overwhelming liabilities and operational challenges.
Positives
- Received a conditional offer to purchase the Hamilton Facility on October 16, 2025, which could provide much-needed liquidity.
- Generated $25,876 (C$36,456) in net proceeds from the sale of 4,600 carbon credits on July 25, 2025.
- Operating expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, decreased by $1,395,157 to $1,634,475, primarily due to reductions in stock-based compensation, professional fees, and administrative expenses.
Negatives
- Incurred a net loss of $4,503,842 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, worsening from a $3,647,927 loss in the prior year.
- Working capital deficit significantly increased to $38,670,496 as of September 30, 2025, from $33,441,301 at December 31, 2024.
- All debt obligations, totaling $24,308,304, are past due as of September 30, 2025, including six mortgages and multiple convertible promissory notes in default.
- Operations at the Belleville Facility ceased accepting waste after January 10, 2024, due to non-compliance orders from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and high ammonia levels, requiring significant investment to resume.
- Revenue for the nine-month period decreased to $32,340 from $38,575 in the prior year, reflecting the operational halt.
- The company has an accumulated deficit of $50,933,544, indicating a history of significant losses.
- Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed not effective due to the small size of the company and lack of segregation of duties.
- Numerous legal proceedings are ongoing, including claims for unpaid legal fees, a lawsuit from an investor for $1,300,000 plus accrued interest, unpaid hydro bills totaling $325,779, a default judgment of $2,848,744 against a March 2022 investor note, and a construction lien of $163,703 on the Belleville Facility.
Risks
- Substantial doubt exists about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, dependent on obtaining necessary financing and achieving profitable operations.
- Failure to secure significant new funding (estimated $10,000,000 for capital and general corporate expenses) could prevent the company from satisfying current debt obligations and funding future operations.
- The Belleville Facility remains non-operational due to MECP orders and high ammonia levels, requiring significant investment and time to address compliance issues and reopen.
- All debt obligations, including mortgages and convertible promissory notes, are past due or in default, exposing the company to immediate repayment demands and potential legal actions.
- The company is subject to various legal proceedings and regulatory orders, including environmental compliance issues, lawsuits from investors and contractors, and claims for unpaid bills, which could result in significant financial liabilities and operational disruptions.
- The company's disclosure controls and procedures are not effective due to a lack of segregation of duties, increasing the risk of financial misstatements or fraud.
- Exposure to foreign currency fluctuations, particularly between the Canadian and United States dollars, impacts net monetary liabilities and financial results.
- The company's ability to sell the Hamilton Facility is critical for liquidity, and there is no assurance the conditional offer will close or on acceptable terms.
Future Outlook
Management anticipates that addressing the non-compliance matters and reopening the Belleville Facility will take until early 2026 and require significant investment, which is dependent on securing funding. The company estimates approximately $10,000,000 must be raised to fund capital requirements and general corporate expenses for the next 12 months. There is no assurance of funding being available or available on acceptable terms.
Management Comments
- Management believes renewable energy is the energy of the future and that the company's proprietary technology and processes are equipped to deliver sustainable global management of organic waste.
- Management's objective is to grow SusGlobal into a significant sustainable waste to energy and regenerative products provider, as Leaders in The Circular Economy.
- Management anticipates that the matters at the Belleville Facility will take the balance of the year and into early 2026 to be completed and be able to reopen in 2026.
- Management is considering all options to repay its creditors.
- Management believes that the additional claim amount of $189,834 from Tradigital is without merit.
Industry Context
The company operates in the renewables and waste-to-energy sector, focusing on converting organic waste into energy and regenerative products like compost and liquid fertilizer. While the industry generally benefits from increasing global organic waste and a push for sustainable solutions and greenhouse gas emission reductions, SusGlobal's current operational halt and severe financial distress prevent it from capitalizing on these trends. Its challenges highlight the significant capital requirements and regulatory hurdles in developing and operating waste processing facilities.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- The company's complete cessation of waste acceptance at its Belleville Facility due to non-compliance and high ammonia levels is a significant deviation from operational standards for waste processing facilities, which typically require continuous adherence to environmental regulations.
- The substantial working capital deficit of $38.67 million and accumulated deficit of $50.93 million indicate severe financial distress, far below the healthy liquidity and profitability metrics expected of established or even growing companies in the waste management or renewable energy sectors.
- The inability to retain counsel for a significant lawsuit from an investor, seeking damages of over $4.5 million, suggests a critical lack of resources and operational stability compared to industry peers who would typically have robust legal defense mechanisms.
- The default status of all debt obligations, including mortgages and convertible promissory notes, is a strong indicator of financial instability, contrasting sharply with the debt management practices of solvent companies in the sector.
- The company's disclosure controls and procedures being deemed 'not effective' due to lack of segregation of duties falls short of corporate governance best practices and regulatory expectations for publicly traded companies, regardless of size.
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Control Weakness | Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the small size of the company and resulting lack of segregation of duties. | 2025-09-30 | Increases risk of financial misstatements and fraud, potentially undermining investor confidence and regulatory compliance. |
Legal Proceedings
- Claim for unpaid legal fees in the amount of $46,863 (C$65,241) included in accounts payable.
- Action launched by one of the October 2021 Investors claiming $1,300,000 plus accrued interest, with a fair value of $3,346,995 (December 31, 2024-$2,835,298).
- Outflow of leachate impacted water from the Belleville Facility into the City of Belleville's roadside ditch on November 27, 2023, and March 6, 2024, leading to a settlement of $93,379 (C$130,000) with the City.
- Second order from the City on February 10, 2025, for an additional $26,726 (C$37,207) in costs related to the leachate spill, as the Hamilton Facility was not sold by January 31, 2025.
- Letter from utility company for unpaid hydro bills totaling $325,779 (C$453,542) as of September 30, 2025, with a settlement offer of $260,624 (C$362,834) by November 14, 2025.
- Amended claim from Tradigital for $219,834 in owed fees plus stock price difference and 300,000 common shares; arbitrator awarded $118,170 on April 26, 2024, and the remaining 250,000 common shares were not required.
- Judgment received on September 11, 2025, for $164,933, which the company currently lacks funds to settle.
- Complaint filed by one of the March 2022 Investors seeking damages of no less than $4,545,393, resulting in a default judgment on September 11, 2024, for $2,848,744 plus pre-judgment interest of $87,414.
- Construction lien on the Belleville Facility for $163,703 (C$227,904) for outstanding environmental services.
- Notice from the Ontario Supreme Court of Justice for unpaid fees with prior auditors totaling $102,802 (C$143,119), leading to garnishment of the company's two bank accounts on September 29, 2025.
- City informed 1684567 of outstanding property taxes and other charges totaling $309,352 ($430,672) on March 12, 2025, with an extension agreement for monthly payments until March 22, 2026.
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) informed the company of outstanding harmonized sales taxes and payroll remittance amounts, including interest and penalties, totaling $548,842 (C$764,084).
- Claim from the architectural firm who designed the Hamilton Facility for outstanding accounts payable of $182,188 (C$253,638).
- Summons received on November 5, 2025, from the Ontario Court of Justice for the Belleville subsidiary and CEO, with an appearance scheduled for December 1, 2025.
Related Party Transactions
- Incurred $321,840 (C$450,000) in management fees expense with Travellers International Inc., an Ontario company controlled by the CEO, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Incurred $80,460 (C$112,500) in management fees expense with the CFO for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Unpaid remuneration and expenses to related parties totaled $870,575 (C$1,211,993) in accounts payable and $300,634 (C$418,536) in accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2025.
- Incurred $84,233 (C$117,775) in rent expense paid under a month-to-month lease agreement with Haute Inc., an Ontario company controlled by the CEO, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Outstanding rent expense to Haute Inc. of $43,617 (C$60,722) included in accounts payable as of September 30, 2025.
- Loans payable to related parties totaled $748,355 as of September 30, 2025, including $48,500 to directors, $32,073 to officers, and $667,782 to Haute Inc.
- During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, advances on loans payable to related parties totaled $28,020 (C$39,178) and repayments totaled $17,880 (C$25,000).
- Raised $220,000 in three private placements for 11,000,000 common shares issued to Travellers at $0.02 per share during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders face significant dilution risk from potential future capital raises and the ongoing decline in share value due to severe financial distress and operational issues.
- Creditors, including mortgage holders, convertible note investors, and various service providers, are at high risk of non-payment, as all debt obligations are past due or in default, and the company lacks sufficient funds.
- Employees (if any remain beyond management) face job insecurity due to the operational halt at the Belleville Facility and the company's precarious financial position.
- Customers are impacted by the cessation of waste acceptance at the Belleville Facility, forcing them to find alternative waste processing solutions.
- Regulatory bodies (MECP, City of Belleville, CRA) are actively involved in enforcement actions, indicating a failure to meet environmental and financial obligations, which could lead to further penalties or operational restrictions.
- Management and directors face increased scrutiny and potential personal liability due to legal proceedings naming officers and directors, and the ineffectiveness of disclosure controls.
Next Steps
- Address non-compliance matters and high ammonia levels at the Belleville Facility to enable its reopening, anticipated by early 2026.
- Secure significant new funding (estimated $10,000,000) through debt or equity to satisfy creditors and fund capital requirements and general corporate expenses.
- Finalize the conditional offer for the sale of the Hamilton Facility to improve liquidity.
- Continue discussions with legal counsel to settle outstanding legal claims and judgments, including those from investors, contractors, and prior auditors.
- Negotiate with Hydro-One for a settlement of unpaid hydro bills by November 14, 2025.
- Address the summons from the Ontario Court of Justice regarding the Belleville subsidiary and CEO's appearance on December 1, 2025.
- Continue monthly payments to the City for outstanding property taxes and spill costs until March 22, 2026.
- Evaluate the potential effect of ASU No. 2023-09 on consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-12-03 | SusGlobal Energy Corp. was formed by articles of amalgamation in Ontario, Canada. |
| 2017-05-12 | Registration Statement on Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC. |
| 2017-05-23 | SusGlobal changed its jurisdiction of incorporation from Ontario to Delaware (Domestication). |
| 2017-09-15 | Acquired certain assets of the organic waste processing and composting facility, including ECAs for the waste transfer station, from the Receiver for Astoria. |
| 2018-12-11 | Company began trading on the OTCQB venture market exchange under ticker symbol SNRG. |
| 2019-02-04 | Company registered its common stock pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
| 2021-08-17 | Original 1st mortgage on the first property purchased in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. |
| 2021-10-28 | Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor for a convertible promissory note. |
| 2021-10-29 | Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an investor for a convertible promissory note. |
| 2021-11-01 | Effective date of exclusive rights agreement for athlete's name/endorsement. |
| 2021-11-05 | Company committed to the design and construction of its Hamilton Facility. |
| 2022-03-03 | Company executed an unsecured convertible promissory note with an investor. |
| 2022-03-07 | Company executed an unsecured convertible promissory note with an investor. |
| 2022-05-11 | Holder of October 29, 2021 investor note provided an amendment for optional conversion. |
| 2022-05-13 | Holder of March 7, 2022 investor note provided an amendment for optional conversion. |
| 2022-06-06 | Loan owing to directors was received by the Company. |
| 2022-06-23 | Company executed a convertible promissory note with an investor. |
| 2022-06-29 | March 2022 Investors revised their March 2022 Investor Notes to extend maturity and increase principal. |
| 2022-07-11 | Common shares issued to March 2022 Investor as part of restructuring. |
| 2022-08-16 | Company received a notice of default from one of the October 2021 Investors. |
| 2022-09-15 | Company and October 29, 2021 investor entered into an amendment to cure default. |
| 2022-11-01 | Effective date of new executive consulting agreements for CEO and CFO. |
| 2022-11-15 | Maturity date of October 29, 2021 investor note, resulting in default interest. |
| 2022-12-22 | October 28, 2021 investor provided an amendment to extend maturity date. |
| 2022-12-29 | Company and June 2022 investor agreed to extend maturity date of June 2022 Investor Note. |
| 2023-01-01 | Effective date of new executive consulting agreements for CEO and CFO. |
| 2023-03-01 | Company obtained a 2nd mortgage. |
| 2023-03-16 | Loan owing to directors was received by the Company. |
| 2023-06-08 | October 29, 2021 investor's counsel sent a notice of default on October 29, 2021 investor note and March 2022 Investor Notes. |
| 2023-06-29 | June 2022 Investor provided a 45-day extension of the June 2022 Investor Note. |
| 2023-07-28 | Maturity date of October 28, 2021 investor note, resulting in default interest. |
| 2023-10-04 | Action launched by one of the October 2021 Investors claiming $1,300,000 plus accrued interest. |
| 2023-10-24 | Company received a letter from the utility company for unpaid hydro bills. |
| 2023-11-02 | Company completed the purchase of additional land in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. |
| 2023-11-17 | Company received an amended claim from Tradigital for owed fees and common shares. |
| 2023-11-27 | Company experienced an outflow of leachate impacted water from the stormwater pond at the Belleville Facility. |
| 2023-12-01 | 1st mortgage renewed with a new maturity date of June 1, 2024. |
| 2023-12-05 | Company received a loan from Haute Inc. for $430,980 (C$600,000). |
| 2023-12-14 | Company made arrangements to repay previous 1st mortgage on Hamilton property for a new 1st mortgage. |
| 2023-12-14 | Advisory and distribution agreement announced, but company was unsuccessful in raising funds. |
| 2023-12-31 | Company recorded an impairment loss in long-lived assets held for sale. |
| 2024-01-09 | Company received a loan from Haute Inc. for $236,802 (C$329,670). |
| 2024-01-10 | Company stopped receiving waste at its Belleville facility due to non-compliance matters. |
| 2024-01-11 | Travellers converted $101,130 (C$135,600) of accounts payable into 809,044 common shares. |
| 2024-01-31 | Deadline for the sale of the Hamilton Facility to avoid actual costs incurred by the City for leachate spill. |
| 2024-02-05 | Listing for Hamilton Facility expired. |
| 2024-02-10 | City issued a second order for additional costs ($26,726 / C$37,207) resulting from the spill, as Hamilton Facility was not sold by January 31, 2025. |
| 2024-03-06 | Company experienced an outflow of leachate impacted water from the stormwater pond at the Belleville Facility. |
| 2024-03-10 | City provided 1684567 with a statement of outstanding property taxes and other charges totaling $162,197 (C$225,807). |
| 2024-03-11 | Tradigital claim went to arbitration. |
| 2024-03-18 | Company submitted a cancellation order to its transfer agent to cancel 750,000 common shares issued to a consultant. |
| 2024-03-31 | Extended listing for Hamilton Facility expired and was not renewed. |
| 2024-04-01 | Company received notice of a complaint filed by one of the March 2022 Investors seeking damages of no less than $4,545,393. |
| 2024-04-02 | Company received funds for a 4th mortgage secured by the Belleville Facility. |
| 2024-04-04 | International Centre for Dispute Resolution indicated no additional evidence for Tradigital claim. |
| 2024-04-12 | Company executed a convertible promissory note (April 2024 Investor Note) with the June 2022 Investor. |
| 2024-04-22 | City and 1684567 signed an extension agreement for payment of outstanding property taxes and spill costs. |
| 2024-04-26 | Arbitrator awarded Tradigital $118,170. |
| 2024-04-29 | Hearings for Tradigital claim declared closed. |
| 2024-04-30 | Company extended time to respond to March 2022 Investor complaint. |
| 2024-05-14 | Company raised $50,000 in a private placement for 2,500,000 common shares to Travellers. |
| 2024-05-16 | Company informed by Canadian legal counsel that the City issued an order against the Belleville Facility and its officers for repayment of contaminated water pumping costs. |
| 2024-05-21 | Counsel for plaintiff (March 2022 Investor) requested entry for a default judgment against the Company. |
| 2024-05-23 | April 2024 Investor Note amended, resulting in a principal increase of $12,223. |
| 2024-05-31 | Companies and officers filed notices of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding City order. |
| 2024-06-10 | Company received a statement of claim from general contractor Gillam Construction Group Ltd. for Hamilton Facility construction. |
| 2024-06-12 | Company raised $50,000 in a private placement for 2,500,000 common shares to Travellers. |
| 2024-06-21 | Loan owing to directors was received by the Company. |
| 2024-07-25 | Company received net proceeds of $25,876 (C$36,456) from the sale of 4,600 carbon credits. |
| 2024-07-28 | Company's real estate broker listed the Hamilton Facility for sale. |
| 2024-08-30 | Minutes of settlement finalized between the City and the Company for $93,379 (C$130,000) regarding leachate spill. |
| 2024-09-04 | Company and officers withdrew appeals with the Ontario Land Tribunal. |
| 2024-09-05 | One of the company's subsidiaries was served with a construction lien on the Belleville Facility for $163,703 (C$227,904). |
| 2024-09-11 | Default judgment filed against the Company for $2,848,744 plus pre-judgment interest of $87,414. |
| 2024-10-12 | Maturity date of the April 2024 Investor Note. |
| 2024-11-30 | Deadline for payment of Gillam settlement of $2,083,070 (C$2,900,000). |
| 2024-12-01 | Gillam settlement increased to $2,154,900 ($3,000,000) due to non-payment, accruing variable interest. |
| 2025-02-01 | Company signed an extension with Gillam to May 29, 2025, to repay principal plus accrued interest and legal fees, with interest at 12.5% annually. |
| 2025-03-03 | Company received a notice from the Ontario Supreme Court of Justice for unpaid fees with prior auditors. |
| 2025-03-10 | Company signed a service agreement for the overall rehabilitation of the Belleville Facility. |
| 2025-03-12 | City informed 1684567 of outstanding property taxes and other charges totaling $309,352 ($430,672). |
| 2025-03-20 | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) informed the Company of outstanding harmonized sales taxes and payroll remittance amounts totaling $548,842 (C$764,084). |
| 2025-04-23 | City demanded payment of outstanding property taxes and other charges by this date. |
| 2025-05-06 | Company received an amended notice of motion regarding prior auditors' unpaid fees. |
| 2025-05-19 | Week of returnable amended notice of motion for prior auditors' unpaid fees. |
| 2025-05-29 | Company signed an extension with Gillam, extending repayment date to August 15, 2025. |
| 2025-08-15 | Extended repayment date for Gillam settlement. |
| 2025-08-29 | Company received a claim from the architectural firm who designed the Hamilton Facility for outstanding accounts payable of $182,188 (C$253,638). |
| 2025-09-11 | Company received a judgment in the amount of $164,933. |
| 2025-09-29 | Company received notice that its two bank accounts have been garnished for unpaid prior auditor fees. |
| 2025-09-30 | End of the reporting period for this Form 10-Q. |
| 2025-10-16 | Company received a conditional offer to purchase the Hamilton Facility. |
| 2025-11-05 | Company's Belleville subsidiary and CEO received a summons from the Ontario Court of Justice issued by the MECP. |
| 2025-11-07 | Credit Bureau of Canada informed the Company that Hydro-One will consider settling for $260,624 (C$362,834) if settled by November 14, 2025. |
| 2025-11-13 | Number of common shares outstanding was 142,332,019. |
| 2025-11-14 | Deadline for Hydro-One settlement offer. |
| 2025-12-01 | Appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice scheduled for the Belleville subsidiary and CEO. |
| 2026-03-22 | End date for monthly payments to the City for outstanding property taxes and spill costs. |
Recommendation
strong sellSusGlobal Energy Corp. is in a critical state of financial distress, evidenced by a substantial and worsening net loss, a massive working capital deficit, and all major debt obligations being past due or in default. The primary operating facility is shut down due to severe compliance issues, with no clear timeline or guaranteed funding for reopening. Numerous legal proceedings, including default judgments and garnishments, further compound the company's precarious position. While there's a conditional offer for the Hamilton Facility, it's insufficient to address the overwhelming liabilities. The 'going concern' warning is highly material, and the lack of effective internal controls adds to the risk. Given the severe operational challenges, dire financial health, and high risk of bankruptcy or significant further dilution, a seasoned investor would strongly recommend selling any existing holdings.
Keywords
Waste-to-energy, Renewables, Composting, Organic waste, SEC filing, 10-Q, Going concern, Debt default, Environmental compliance, Liquidity crisis, Financial distress, Canada
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