NOTE 8. LEASE LIABILITIES

 

The Company currently occupies office space in Midland, Texas under a month-to-month arrangement. The Company is reviewing its options regarding continued use of this office space and will continue to expense the cost to use this office. The Company vacated its current office in Midland on February 28, 2026 and relocated to a short-term office space also in Midland while the Company explores other options for permanent office space in the Midland area. The Company previously occupied office space in Hermosa Beach, California, however, on July 31, 2025, the Company provided notice to vacate the Hermosa Beach office no later than August 29, 2025. The Company has vacated this office space.

 

There are no future minimum rental payments required under operating leases as of December 31, 2025, and 2024.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Mar 12, 2026Showing above
2024Mar 31, 2025

About Leases Disclosures

Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.

Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.