INFORMATION
STATEMENT
Action
by Written Consent of Stockholders
GENERAL
INFORMATION
WE
ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY,
AND
YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY
This
information statement is being furnished in connection with the action by written consent of stockholders taken without a meeting
described in this information statement.
What
action was taken by written consent?
We
obtained stockholder consent for the approval of amendments to our Articles of Incorporation to (i) effect a reverse stock split
of the outstanding shares of our common stock at the ratio of 1-for-1,000 (the Reverse Stock Split), and
(ii) decrease our authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000,000, par value $.0001 per share to 1,000,000,000 par value
$.00001 per share. We previously increased our authorized shares of common stock to (i) 10,000,000,000 shares, par value $0.0001
per share, pursuant to a Certificate of Change we filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on October 16, 2019, and (ii) to 5,000,000,000
shares, par value $0.00001 per share, pursuant to a Certificate of Change we filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on September
13, 2019.
How
many shares of voting stock were outstanding on the date the action was approved?
On
December 18, 2019, the date we received the consent of the holders of a majority of the voting power of our stockholders, there
were 4,474,351,026 shares of common stock outstanding, 5,985,248 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock outstanding, 500 shares
of our Series B Preferred Stock outstanding, and 35,583 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock outstanding. The Series A Preferred
Stock and Series C Preferred Stock are non-voting. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock has the right to cast a number of votes
equal to four times the votes of all of the shares of our outstanding common stock with respect to any and all matters presented
to the holders of common stock for their action.
What
vote was obtained to approve the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation described in this Information Statement?
We
obtained the approval of Richard Hylen, our Chief Executive Officer, who holds 102,368,421 shares of our common stock and all
500 shares of our Series B Preferred Stock, or approximately 99% of the voting power of our stockholders.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Information
included in this Information Statement may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). This information
may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Companys actual results, performance
or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements, which involve assumptions and describe the Companys future plans, strategies and
expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words may, will, should, expect,
anticipate, estimate, believe, intend or project or the
negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are based
on assumptions that may be incorrect, and there can be no assurance that these projections included in these forward-looking statements
will come to pass. The Companys actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements
for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
AMENDMENT
TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO
EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF OUR COMMON STOCK AT
THE RATIO OF 1-FOR-1,000
Our
Board of Directors and the holders of a majority of the voting power of our stockholders have approved an amendment to our Articles
of Incorporation to effect the Reverse Stock Split. The Reverse Stock Split would combine each 1,000 outstanding shares of our
common stock, par value $.0001 per share, into one share of common stock, par value $.00001 per share, thus reducing the number
of outstanding shares. The Reverse Stock Split would also result in a proportionate decrease in the number of shares of common
stock we have reserved for issuance under convertible securities with our transfer agent. The Reverse Stock Split will become
effective upon the filing of an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada.
We will file the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to effect the Reverse Stock Split (the Amendment)
approximately (but not less than) 20 days after the definitive information statement is mailed to stockholders, subject to obtaining
the requisite approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
The
form of the Certificate of Amendment to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada is set forth as Appendix
A to this Information Statement.
Reasons
for the Reverse Split
The
Board believes it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to effect the Reverse Stock Split in order to (i)
reduce the number of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock thereby increasing the number of shares of common stock
available for issuance, (ii) reduce the number of shares of common stock we have reserved for issuance under convertible securities
with our transfer agent, and (iii) increase the trading price of the common stock.
Currently,
all of our unissued shares of common stock are reserved for issuance under outstanding convertible securities, which has curtailed
our ability to engage in necessary financing activities. By effecting the Reverse Stock Split, even after giving effect to the
reduction of our authorized shares of common stock as described further below, we will have a substantial number of shares of
common stock available for issuance. This will allow us to resume our financing activities when needed and give us greater flexibility
in considering and planning for future corporate needs. However, we do not currently have any definitive plans, arrangements,
understandings or agreements regarding the issuance of the additional shares of common stock.
As
of December 18, 2019, the closing price of our common stock was $0.0002. The Board also believes that the current price of our
common stock has negatively impacted the Companys ability to raise financing, and that an increase in the share price of
the common stock as a result of the Reverse Stock Split will make an investment in the Companys common stock or securities
convertible into common stock more attractive to potential investors.
Potential
Disadvantages of a Reverse Stock Split
Reduced
Market Capitalization. While we expect that the reduction in the outstanding shares of common
stock will increase the market price of the common stock,
we cannot assure you that the Reverse Stock Split will increase the market price of our common stock by
a multiple corresponding to the reverse split ratio, or result in any permanent increase in the market price, which can be dependent
upon many factors, including our financing activities, business, financial performance and prospects. Should the market price
decline after the Reverse Stock Split, the percentage decline may be greater, due to the smaller number of shares outstanding,
than it would have been prior to the Reverse Stock Split. In some cases the stock price of companies that have effected reverse
stock splits has subsequently declined back to pre-reverse split levels. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that the market price
of our common stock immediately after the effective date of the Reverse Stock Split
will be maintained for any period of time or that the ratio of post- and pre-split shares will remain the same after the Reverse
Stock Split is effected, or that the Reverse Stock Split will not have an adverse effect on our stock price due to the reduced
number of shares outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split. A Reverse Stock Split is often viewed negatively by the market and,
consequently, can lead to a decrease in our overall market capitalization. If the per share price does not increase proportionately
as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, then our overall market capitalization will be reduced.
Increased
Transaction Costs. The number of shares held by each individual shareholder will be reduced if the Reverse Stock Split is
implemented. This will increase the number of shareholders who hold less than a round lot, or 100 shares. Typically,
the transaction costs to shareholders selling odd lots are higher on a per share basis. Consequently, the Reverse
Stock Split could increase the transaction costs to existing shareholders in the event they wish to sell all or a portion of their
position.
Liquidity.
Although the Board believes that the decrease in the number of shares of common stock outstanding as a consequence of the Reverse
Stock Split and the anticipated increase in the price of our common stock could encourage interest in our common stock and possibly
promote greater liquidity for our shareholders, such liquidity could also be adversely affected by the reduced number of shares
outstanding after the Reverse Stock Split.
Fractional
Shares
No
fractional shares of common stock would be issued as a result of a proposed Reverse Stock Split. Instead, shareholders who otherwise
would be entitled to a fraction of a share of common stock will, in lieu of such fractional share, receive one whole share of
common stock.
Outstanding
Convertible Notes
Our
outstanding convertible notes are convertible into common stock based upon a discount to the market price of our common stock
at the time of conversion. Therefore, the number of shares into which the notes are convertible varies with the market price of
our common stock.
The
total principal and interest amount of our convertible notes as of December 12, 2019 was approximately $1,142,580. Amounts outstanding
under our convertible notes convert into shares of common stock at fluctuating prices equal to our recent market price at the
time of conversion, discounted by thirty five percent (35%) to fifty percent (50%) (depending on the terms of the particular convertible
note).
The
following table summarizes the number of shares of comment stock that could be issued upon conversion of our outstanding convertible
notes as of December 12, 2019, based upon a reasonable range of the recent market price of $0.0001 per share, and before giving
effect to the Reverse Stock Split:
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Number of Shares
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25% below the recent market price
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25,789,765,576
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50% below the recent market price
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38,684,648,365
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75% below the recent market price
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77,369,296,729
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Effect
of Reverse Stock Split on Convertible Securities
We
have outstanding warrants to purchase shares of our common
stock at fixed conversion prices that include provisions requiring adjustments to both the
number of shares issuable upon exercise of such warrants, and the exercise prices of such warrants, in the event of a reverse
stock split. For example, upon the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split, a warrant holder that previously held a warrant to
purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.0002 per share,
would hold a warrant to purchase 100 shares at an exercise price of $0.20 per share.
The
Reverse Stock Split will not have any direct effect on the conversion price of our other convertible securities (consisting of
convertible notes, Series A Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock), which convert into common stock based on the market
price of our common stock on the date of conversion.
Effect
of Reverse Stock Split on Available Shares for Issuance
Because
all of our unissued shares of common stock are currently reserved for issuance under convertible securities, we do not have shares
of common stock available for issuance. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, even after giving effect to the reduction in our
authorized shares of common stock to 1,000,000,000 shares as described further below, we will have
a significant number of shares of common stock available for future issuance. The following table summarizes the principal effects
of the Reverse Stock Split, after giving effect to the reduction of our authorized shares
of common stock, on our common stock outstanding, authorized and reserved for issuance:
Shares of Common Stock
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Pre-Actions
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Post-Actions
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Issued and outstanding
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4,474,351,026
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4,474,351
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Reserved for issuance upon conversion of notes, warrants, and preferred stock
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5,525,648,974
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5,525,649
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Reserved for issuance pursuant to current and planned acquisitions
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0
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0
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Authorized and unreserved
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0
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990,000,000
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Implementation
and Effect of the Reverse Stock Split
We
expect that following the Reverse Stock Split we would have the same number of stockholders and, except for the rounding of fractional
shares as described above, the completion of the Reverse Stock Split would not affect any shareholders proportionate equity
interest in the Company. By way of example, a shareholder who owns a number of shares that prior to the Reverse Stock Split representing
one-half of a percent of the outstanding shares of common stock would continue to own one-half of a percent of the outstanding
shares of common stock after the Reverse Stock Split.
Exchange
of Stock Certificates. Following the effective time of the Reverse Stock Split, holders of stock certificates representing
our common stock may,
but will not be required to, contact our stock transfer agent, New Horizon Transfer, regarding the procedure for surrendering
certificates representing pre-split shares in exchange for certificates representing post-split shares. Holders of certificates
will not receive a new stock certificate representing post-split shares until the outstanding certificate(s) representing such
holders pre-split shares have been surrendered to our transfer agent. We will not issue scrip or fractional shares, or
certificates for fractional shares, in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Should you be entitled to receive fractional shares
because you hold a number of shares not evenly divisible by the relevant reverse split number selected by our Board of Directors,
you will receive one whole share of common stock instead of such fractional share.
PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY ANY STOCK CERTIFICATE.
Effect
of Failure to Exchange Stock Certificates. Upon the filing of the Amendment with the Secretary of State of Nevada, each certificate
representing shares of our common stock outstanding prior to the that time will, unless and until surrendered and exchanged as
described above, be deemed, for all corporate purposes, to evidence ownership of the whole number of shares of our common stock
into which the shares of our common stock evidenced by such certificate have been converted by the Reverse Stock Split.
No
Appraisals Rights
Under
the Nevada law, you will not be entitled to appraisal rights upon our implementation of the Reverse Stock Split.
Federal
Income Tax Consequences
The
following description of the material federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split is based on the Internal Revenue
Code, applicable Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code, judicial authority and current administrative rulings and practices
as in effect on the date of this proxy statement. Changes to the laws could alter the tax consequences described below, possibly
with retroactive effect. We have not sought and will not seek an opinion of counsel or a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service
regarding the federal income tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split. This discussion is for general information only and
does not discuss the tax consequences that may apply to special classes of taxpayers (e.g., non-resident aliens, broker/dealers
or insurance companies). The state and local tax consequences of the Reverse Stock Split may vary significantly as to each shareholder,
depending upon the jurisdiction in which such shareholder resides. We urge shareholders to consult their own tax advisors to determine
the particular consequences to them.
The
Reverse Stock Split should be treated as a recapitalization for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Therefore, a stockholder generally
will not recognize gain or loss on the Reverse Stock Split. The aggregate tax basis of the post-split shares received will be
equal to the aggregate tax basis of the pre-split shares exchanged therefor, and the holding period of the post-split shares received
will include the holding period of the pre-split shares exchanged.
We
will not recognize any gain or loss as a result of the Reverse Stock Split.
AMENDMENT
TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
TO
DECREASE THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
FROM 10,000,000,000, PAR VALUE $.0001 PER SHARE
TO 1,000,000,000, PAR VALUE $.00001 PER SHARE
Our
Board of Directors and the holders of a majority of the voting power of our stockholders have approved an amendment to our Articles
of Incorporation to decrease our authorized shares of common stock from 10,000,000,000, par value $.0001 per share, to 1,000,000,000,
par value $.00001 per share. The decrease in our authorized shares of common stock will become effective upon the filing of the
Amendment with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. We will file the Amendment approximately (but not less than) 20
days after the definitive information statement is mailed to stockholders, subject to obtaining the requisite approval from FINRA
to the Reverse Stock Split.
The
form of the Amendment to be filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada is set forth as Appendix A
to this Information Statement.
Reasons
for and Effect of the Decrease in Authorized Shares
We
currently have 10,000,000,000 shares of common stock authorized and 4,474,351,026 shares of common stock issued and outstanding
as of December 18, 2019 and 5,525,648,974 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under convertible securities. Following
the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split, we will have approximately 4,474,351 shares of common stock issued and outstanding
and 5,525,649 shares of common stock reserved for issuance under convertible securities. We do not anticipate that for the foreseeable
future following the Reverse Split we will need to have 10,000,000,000 shares authorized. We believe that it is in the best interests
of the Company and its stockholders to have a reasonable number of authorized shares of common stock available for future issuances.
The decrease in the number of our authorized shares of common stock will not have any effect on our authorized or issued shares
of preferred stock or our convertible securities.
BENEFICIAL
OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES AND SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT
The
following table and footnotes thereto sets forth information regarding the number of shares of common stock beneficially owned
by (i) each director and named executive officer of our company, (ii) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of 5%
or more of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, and (iii) all named executive officers and directors of the Company
as a group. In calculating any percentage in the following table of common stock beneficially owned by one or more persons named
therein, the following table assumes 4,474,351.026 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Unless otherwise further indicated
in the following table, the persons and entities named in the following table have sole voting and sole investment power with
respect to the shares set forth opposite the shareholders name, subject to community property laws, where applicable. Unless
as otherwise indicated in the following table and/or the footnotes thereto, the address of each person beneficially owning in
excess of 5% of the outstanding common stock named in the following table is: 175 Joerschke Dr., Ste. A, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
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Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership(1)
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Percent
of Class(1)
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Named Executive Officers and Directors
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Richard Hylen
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102,368,421
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(2)
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*
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(2)
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Baron Tennelle
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—
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—
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Dusty Vereker
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—
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—
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Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (3 Persons)
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102,368,421
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(2)
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*
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(2)
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5% Beneficial Holders
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N/A
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(1)
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Under
Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any
contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to
vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition
of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than one person (if, for example, persons share the power
to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be beneficially owned by a person if the person
has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the date as of which the information
is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount
of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the percentage
of outstanding shares of any person as shown in the above table does not necessarily reflect the persons actual ownership
or voting power with respect to the number of shares of common stock actually outstanding on the date of this report.
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(2)
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Mr.
Hylen also holds all 500 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, each of which entitles him to cast four times the votes of all of
our outstanding shares of common stock. When the 500 shares of Series B Preferred Stock are taken into account, Mr. Hylen accounts
for more than 99% of the voting power of the Companys outstanding shares of capital stock.
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DISSENTERS
RIGHTS
Under
the Nevada Revised Statutes, holders of shares of common stock are not entitled to dissenters rights with respect to any
aspect of the Amendment, and we will not independently provide holders with any such right.
INTEREST
OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE AMENDMENTS
No
director, executive officer, associate of any director or executive officer or any other person has any substantial interest,
direct or indirect, by security holdings or otherwise, in the Amendment which is not shared by all other holders of the shares
of our common stock.
AVAILABLE
INFORMATION
We
are subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and in accordance with such Act we file periodic
reports, documents and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to our business, financial statements
and other matters. Such reports and other information may be inspected and are available for copying at the public reference facilities
of the Securities and Exchange Commission at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549 or may be accessed at www.sec.gov.
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By
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Order
of the Board of Directors
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Richard
Hylen
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Chief
Executive Officer
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January 7, 2020
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Appendix
A
CERTIFICATE
OF AMENDMENT
TO
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR NEVADA PROFIT CORPORATIONS
(Pursuant
to NRS 78.385 and 78.390 - After Issuance of Stock)
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1.
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Name
of Corporation: Simlatus Corporation.
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2.
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The
Articles have been amended as follows:
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A.
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Upon
the filing of this Certificate Amendment, the outstanding shares of common stock of the Corporation, shall automatically and without
further action be reverse split and reclassified (the Reverse Split) on a one-for-1,000 basis, such that one share
of common stock, par value $.00001 per share will be issued for each 1,000 shares of common stock outstanding immediately prior
to the effectiveness of the Reverse Split. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Split; instead,
any beneficial owner of common stock who would otherwise be entitled by reason of the Reverse Split to receive a fractional share
of common stock shall instead receive one (1) whole share of common stock in lieu of such fractional share, which shall be a fully-paid
and non-assessable share of common stock of the Corporation.
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B. The
first clause of Section 1 of Article III is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section
1 - The aggregate number of shares of common stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 1,000,000,000, with
a par value of $0.00001 per share.
3. The
vote by which the stockholders holding shares in the corporation entitling them to exercise at least a majority of the voting
power, or such greater proportion of the voting power as may be required in the case of a vote by classes or series, or as may
be required by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation have voted in favor of the amendment is: 99%.
4. Effective
date of filing: (optional)
5. Signature:
Richard
Hylen, Chief Executive Officer