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Waste Energy plans 1.6B-share authorization boost

Waste Energy Corp. (WAST) reported several equity and governance actions.

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Waste Energy Corp. (WAST) reported several equity and governance actions. The board approved unregistered issuances of 15,000,000 restricted common shares to 221 Cap, LLC, plus the conversion of $37,500 owed to Scott Gallagher into 7,500,000 restricted shares and $30,000 owed to director/executive W. Scott McBride into 6,000,000 restricted shares, all at $0.005 per share. These issuances are intended as compensation or debt settlement and rely on the Section 4(a)(2) private-offering exemption.

The company entered into a three-year Executive Consulting and Management Services Agreement with 221 Cap, controlled by Chairman and CEO Scott Gallagher, effective September 1, 2026, providing a $240,000 annual consulting fee, performance-based bonuses tied to revenue, and a restricted stock award of 15,000,000 shares vesting over three years, with potential accelerated vesting upon certain termination events, death, disability, or a Change in Control. Separately, the board is seeking stockholder written consents to amend the Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized common shares from 400,000,000 to 1,600,000,000, subject to stockholder approval and Nevada filing.

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Filing Explained

Approved restricted issuances could reduce existing holders’ ownership percentages, but the shares and proposed authorized-share increase were not yet effective as of August 31, 2026.

This Form 8-K reports board-approved restricted-share transactions and a proposed authorized-share amendment: the listed shares had not yet been issued, and the amendment was not effective, so the disclosed share-count changes remained pending rather than completed.

Additional shares increase total share count and reduce an existing holder’s percentage ownership absent offsetting changes. The consulting agreement also allows 221 Cap to elect up to $40,000 per contract year of its fee in common shares at the applicable closing market price, without a discount.

The Gallagher and McBride conversions satisfy existing company obligations and therefore provide no cash proceeds; the filing corrects McBride’s conversion from $27,500 and 5,500,000 shares to $30,000 and 6,000,000 shares, with those shares also not yet issued.

The next resolution point is the definitive consent solicitation statement, which must provide the record date and voting information; the authorized-share amendment requires stockholder consent and an effective Nevada filing.

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Restricted stock to 221 Cap 15,000,000 shares of common stock One-time restricted stock award under the Executive Consulting and Management Services Agreement
Gallagher debt conversion $37,500 into 7,500,000 shares at $0.005 per share Conversion of accrued and unpaid compensation or other amounts owed
McBride debt conversion $30,000 into 6,000,000 shares at $0.005 per share Conversion of accrued and unpaid compensation
Annual consulting fee $240,000 per year Payable to 221 Cap under the Executive Consulting and Management Services Agreement
Annual performance bonus tiers $50,000 / $100,000 / $200,000 Bonus if revenue is at least $1,000,000; $2,500,000; or $5,000,000, respectively
Stock portion of consulting fee Up to $40,000 per contract year Amount of annual consulting fee 221 Cap may elect to receive in shares
Authorized common shares before and after amendment 400,000,000 increasing to 1,600,000,000 shares Proposed Authorized Share Amendment subject to stockholder written consents
restricted securities financial
"will constitute restricted securities"
Restricted securities are shares or other investment instruments that come with legal or contractual limits on when and how they can be sold, like stock given to founders or bought in a private offering. Think of them as assets in a locked box that can’t be freely traded until certain conditions — such as a waiting period, company registration, or specific approvals — are met. For investors this matters because restricted securities are less liquid and can affect timing, price, and perceived value when they eventually enter the market.
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"rely on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2)"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
Change in Control financial
"accelerated vesting upon Mr. Gallagher’s death or disability or a Change in Control"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Good Reason financial
"221 Cap terminates the Agreement for Good Reason, 221 Cap is entitled"

FAQ

What unregistered equity issuances did WAST approve on August 31, 2026?

The board approved 15,000,000 restricted shares to 221 Cap, conversion of $37,500 owed to Scott Gallagher into 7,500,000 shares, and conversion of $30,000 owed to W. Scott McBride into 6,000,000 shares, all at $0.005 per share.

What are the main terms of Waste Energy Corp. (WAST)'s new consulting agreement with 221 Cap?

The Agreement provides a $240,000 annual consulting fee, an annual performance bonus of $50,000–$200,000 based on revenue tiers, and a 15,000,000-share restricted stock award vesting from 2026 to 2028, with potential accelerated vesting upon certain termination events or a Change in Control.

How is Scott Gallagher compensated under the new WAST agreement?

Scott Gallagher is the key executive for 221 Cap under the Agreement, which includes a $240,000 annual fee, revenue-based bonuses of up to $200,000 per year, and a 15,000,000-share restricted stock award to 221 Cap, plus the option to take up to $40,000 per year in stock.

What authorized share change is Waste Energy Corp. (WAST) seeking?

The board approved submitting an amendment to increase authorized common shares from 400,000,000 to 1,600,000,000. This Authorized Share Amendment will only become effective if stockholders provide the requisite written consents and the amendment is filed and effective under Nevada law.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 2026

 

WASTE ENERGY CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   000-55049   27-3098487
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

3250 Oakland Hills Court, Fairfield, California 94534

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 424.570.9446

 

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Nil   N/A   N/A

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.02. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

 

As of August 31, 2026, the Board had approved the following equity issuances and conversion transactions. The shares described below have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and, when issued, will constitute restricted securities:

 

(i) 15,000,000 shares of common stock to 221 Cap pursuant to the restricted stock award described under Item 5.02(e) below, in consideration of historical and continuing services and subject to the vesting, forfeiture, securities-law and transfer-agent provisions of the Agreement;
   
(ii) The Board approved the conversion of $37,500 of accrued and unpaid compensation or other amounts owed by the Company to Scott Gallagher at an agreed conversion price of $0.005 per share into 7,500,000 shares of restricted common stock. The Board approved issuance of the shares to Mr. Gallagher or, subject to appropriate documentation, to 221 Cap. Mr. Gallagher disclosed his interest and abstained from approval of the transaction; and
   
(iii) The Board approved the conversion of $30,000 of accrued and unpaid compensation owed by the Company to W. Scott McBride, a director and executive officer of the Company, at an agreed conversion price of $0.005 per share into 6,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. Mr. McBride disclosed his financial interest and abstained from approval of the transaction.

 

No cash proceeds will be received by the Company in connection with the Gallagher or McBride conversion shares because the shares are being issued in satisfaction of existing Company obligations. No underwriting discounts or commissions are being paid in connection with the foregoing transactions. The Company intends to rely on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act for the issuances described above, based on the private nature of the transactions and the relationship of the recipients to the Company.

 

As of the date of this Current Report, the foregoing shares had not yet been issued by the Company’s transfer agent. The Company will update its capitalization and beneficial-ownership disclosures as appropriate following completion of the applicable issuances.

 

Item 5.02(e). Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

 

On August 28, 2026, following approval by the disinterested members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Waste Energy Corp. (the “Company”), the Company entered into an Executive Consulting and Management Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) with 221 Cap, LLC (“221 Cap”), an entity controlled by Scott Gallagher, the Company’s Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer. The Agreement is effective September 1, 2026. Mr. Gallagher is the designated key executive through whom 221 Cap will principally perform the services contemplated by the Agreement. Mr. Gallagher disclosed his ownership and financial interest in 221 Cap and abstained from the Board’s substantive approval of his compensation arrangement.

 

The Agreement has an initial term of three years and provides 221 Cap with an option to renew for one additional three-year term, subject to the conditions contained in the Agreement. The Agreement provides for an annual consulting and management fee of $240,000, payable to 221 Cap, and an annual performance bonus based on the Company’s consolidated annual operating revenue. The minimum annual performance bonus is $50,000 if operating revenue is at least $1,000,000 but less than $2,500,000, $100,000 if operating revenue is at least $2,500,000 but less than $5,000,000, and $200,000 if operating revenue is $5,000,000 or more. During a renewal term, the annual consulting fee and the dollar amounts payable under the annual performance bonus program increase by 10%, while the operating revenue thresholds remain unchanged unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

The Agreement also provides for a one-time restricted stock award of 15,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to 221 Cap. The award vests in three installments: 5,000,000 shares on September 1, 2026, 5,000,000 shares on September 1, 2027, and 5,000,000 shares on September 1, 2028. Unvested shares are subject to transfer restrictions, forfeiture and cancellation. The Agreement further permits 221 Cap to elect to receive up to $40,000 per contract year of the annual consulting fee in shares of common stock, with the number of shares determined using the official closing market price on the final trading day of the applicable month and with no discount to market price.

 

The Agreement provides for certain executive-level benefits and expense reimbursements, indemnification and directors’ and officers’ liability insurance protections. If the Company terminates the Agreement without Cause, or 221 Cap terminates the Agreement for Good Reason, 221 Cap is entitled to accrued and unpaid fees, any earned but unpaid performance bonus, termination compensation equal to 12 months of the then-current annual consulting fee, and immediate vesting of all remaining unvested shares under the restricted stock award. The Agreement also provides for accelerated vesting upon Mr. Gallagher’s death or disability or a Change in Control, as defined in the Agreement. The Agreement is governed generally by Florida law, subject to Nevada law for matters of the Company’s internal corporate affairs, and provides for binding arbitration in Hillsborough County, Florida.

 

The foregoing description of the Agreement is a summary only and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events

 

On August 26, 2026, the Board approved the submission to the Company’s stockholders, by written consent in lieu of a special meeting, of a proposal to amend the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 400,000,000 shares to 1,600,000,000 shares (the “Authorized Share Amendment”).

 

The record date for determining stockholders entitled to execute and deliver written consents will be stated in the definitive Consent Solicitation Statement. The Company filed a preliminary consent solicitation statement on Schedule 14A on August 28, 2026 relating to the proposed Authorized Share Amendment. The definitive consent solicitation materials will include the applicable record date, the final number of shares entitled to act by written consent and the resulting voting threshold. No form of written consent will be furnished to or requested from stockholders until the definitive consent solicitation statement has been furnished to the stockholders being solicited.

 

Correction to Preliminary Consent Solicitation Statement. The Company’s preliminary consent solicitation statement on Schedule 14A filed on August 28, 2026 inadvertently stated that the disinterested directors had approved the conversion of $27,500 of accrued or unpaid compensation owed to W. Scott McBride into 5,500,000 shares of common stock at $0.005 per share. The correct amount of the obligation approved for conversion is $30,000, resulting in 6,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.005 per share. As of the date of this Current Report, none of such shares had been issued by the Company’s transfer agent or reflected as issued in the Company’s stock ledger. The Company will reflect the corrected information in its definitive consent solicitation statement.

 

The Authorized Share Amendment has not yet been approved by the Company’s stockholders and will not become effective unless and until the requisite stockholder consent is obtained and the applicable amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation is filed and becomes effective in accordance with Nevada law.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

 

The Company intends to solicit written consents from its stockholders with respect to the Authorized Share Amendment. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PRELIMINARY CONSENT SOLICITATION STATEMENT FILED WITH THE SEC ON AUGUST 28, 2026 AND, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE DEFINITIVE CONSENT SOLICITATION STATEMENT, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE AUTHORIZED SHARE AMENDMENT AND THE WRITTEN CONSENT PROCESS.

 

The preliminary consent solicitation statement and, when filed, the definitive consent solicitation statement and other relevant documents are or will be available free of charge through the SEC’s EDGAR database at www.sec.gov. Copies of the Company’s consent solicitation materials may also be obtained without charge by written request to Waste Energy Corp., 3250 Oakland Hills Court, Fairfield, California 94534, Attention: Corporate Secretary.

 

The Company and its directors and executive officers, including Scott Gallagher, Edmund C. Moy and W. Scott McBride, may be deemed participants in the solicitation. Information concerning the beneficial ownership and other direct or indirect interests of these persons is set forth under the headings “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Interest of Certain Persons in the Proposal” in the Company’s preliminary consent solicitation statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on August 28, 2026. Stockholders should review those disclosures, as the participants’ interests may differ from those of stockholders generally.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed solicitation of written consents, the Authorized Share Amendment, the timing of the definitive consent solicitation materials, the Company’s ability to obtain the requisite stockholder consent, and the issuance of securities described above. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. There can be no assurance that the Company will obtain the requisite stockholder consent, that the Authorized Share Amendment will become effective, or that any contemplated share issuance will be completed on the anticipated terms or timing. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as required by applicable law.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1*   Executive Consulting and Management Services Agreement, effective September 1, 2026, by and between Waste Energy Corp. and 221 Cap, LLC.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement required to be filed pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iii) of Regulation S-K.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  WASTE ENERGY CORP.
      
  Date:  August 31, 2026
  By: /s/ Scott Gallagher
    Scott Gallagher
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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