ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
On
August 30, 2022, we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-3 (File
No. 333-267163) using a shelf registration process relating to the securities described in this prospectus supplement, which registration
statement was declared effective on September 9, 2022.
This
document is in two parts. The first part is the prospectus supplement, which describes the specific terms of this offering of common
stock. The second part is the accompanying base prospectus, including the documents incorporated by reference, which provides more general
information about the securities we may offer, some of which may not apply to the securities offered by this prospectus supplement. Generally,
when we refer to this “prospectus,” we are referring to both the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus
combined. We urge you to carefully read this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, and the documents incorporated
herein and therein, before buying any of the securities being offered under this prospectus supplement. This prospectus supplement may
add to, update or change information contained in the accompanying base prospectus. To the extent that any statement that we make in
this prospectus supplement is inconsistent with statements made in the accompanying base prospectus or any documents incorporated by
reference therein, the statements made in this prospectus supplement will be deemed to modify or supersede those made in the accompanying
base prospectus and such documents incorporated by reference therein.
You
should rely only on the information contained, or incorporated by reference, in this prospectus supplement, contained, or incorporated
by reference, in the accompanying base prospectus or contained in any free writing prospectus we have distributed in connection with
this offering. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. No dealer, salesperson or other person is authorized
to give any information or to represent anything not contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. You
should not rely on any unauthorized information or representation. This prospectus supplement is an offer to sell only the securities
offered hereby, and only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so. You should assume that the information
in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and any free writing prospectus distributed by us is accurate only as
of the date on the front of the applicable document and that any information we have incorporated by reference is accurate only as of
the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus supplement, the accompanying
base prospectus, any free writing prospectus or any sale of a security.
We
are not making any representation to you regarding the legality of an investment in the shares of our common stock by you under applicable
law. You should consult with your own legal advisors as to the legal, tax, business, financial and related aspects of a purchase of the
common stock.
Information
contained on or accessible through our website does not constitute part of this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus.
Unless
otherwise mentioned or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base
prospectus to “Houston American Energy,” “Houston American,” “Company,” “we,” “us,”
and “our” or similar references refer to Houston American Energy Corp. and its subsidiaries.
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
This
summary highlights certain information about us, this offering and information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus supplement, in
the accompanying base prospectus and in the documents we incorporate by reference. This summary is not complete and does not contain
all of the information that you should consider before investing in our securities. To fully understand this offering and its consequences
to you, you should read this entire prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus and any free writing prospectus distributed
by us carefully, including the information contained under the heading “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 in this prospectus
supplement and beginning on page 5 of the accompanying base prospectus, and the financial statements and other information incorporated
by reference in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus including “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking
Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and our subsequently filed reports under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for more information about important risks you should consider before making an investment
decision.
Houston
American Energy Corp.
Our
Business
Houston
American Energy Corp. is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production
of natural gas and crude oil properties in the U.S. Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions, particularly Texas and Louisiana, and in the
South American country of Colombia.
We
focus on early identification of, and entrance into, existing and emerging resource plays. We do not operate properties but typically
seek to partner with, or invest in, larger operators in the development of resources or retain interests, with or without contribution
on our part, in prospects identified, packaged and promoted to larger operators. By entering these plays earlier and partnering with,
investing in or promoting to, larger operators, we believe we can capture larger resource potential at lower cost and minimize our exposure
to drilling risks and costs and ongoing operating costs.
We,
along with our partners, actively manage our resources through opportunistic acquisitions and divestitures where reserves can be identified,
developed, monetized and financial resources redeployed with the objective of growing reserves, production and shareholder value.
Recent
Developments
In
2019, we acquired a 2% interest in Hupecol Meta, LLC (“Hupecol Meta”) (the “Hupecol Meta Acquisition”), which
interest was subsequently increased on multiple occasions, including the acquisition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2022,
of an additional interest (1%) in Hupecol Meta for $100,000.
Hupecol
Meta holds a working interest in the 639,405 gross acre CPO-11 block in the Llanos Basin in Colombia, comprised of the 69,128 acre Venus
Exploration Area and 570,277 acres, which was 50% farmed out by Hupecol Meta. As of September 30, 2022, through our ownership interest
in Hupecol Meta, we held an approximately 11% interest in the Venus Exploration Area and approximately 5.5% interest in the remainder
of the block.
During
the nine months ended September 30, 2022, Hupecol Meta drilled and completed two wells, the Bugalu 1 and the Saturno ST1, in the Venus
Exploration Area of the CPO-11 block in Colombia. A third well, the Caonabo, drilled outside of the Venus Exploration Area, was a dry
hole.
The
Saturno ST1, was briefly put on production and then shut-in pending receipt of a permit to inject produced water in an old well. A water
injection permit was issued in November 2022. With the permit issued, we anticipate bringing the Saturno ST1 well, and the legacy Venus
2A well, on production during November 2022. The Bugalu 1 is awaiting testing. The Caonabo was determined to be a dry hole.
No
drilling operations were conducted on our U.S. properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
For a more complete description of our business, and
recent developments affecting our business, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as other
filings made with the SEC and incorporated herein by reference.
Company Information
Our executive offices are located
at 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas 77002, and our telephone number is (713) 222-6966. Our corporate website is located at www.houstonamerican.com.
We make available free of charge through our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on
Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, or the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to,
the SEC. Information on our website does not constitute part of this prospectus supplement.
THE OFFERING
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Houston American Energy Corp. |
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| Securities Offered by Us |
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Shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,500,000. |
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“At the market” offering that may be made from time to time through Univest Securities, LLC, as sales agent using commercially reasonable efforts. See “Plan of Distribution.” |
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We intend to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes. See “Use of Proceeds.” |
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HUSA |
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| Risk Factors |
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An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before making an investment decision, investors should carefully consider the “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-4 of this prospectus supplement and beginning on page 5 of the accompanying base prospectus, as well as the “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and our subsequently filed Exchange Act reports. |
RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in our common stock involves risk. You should carefully consider the following risk factors and the risk factors contained
in the accompanying base prospectus, as well as the risk factors included in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,
as updated by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, together
with all other information contained in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus, and the documents incorporated
herein and therein by reference in evaluating our business and prospects. Additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known
to us or that we currently believe are immaterial, may also impair our business operations. If any of those risks occur, our business,
financial condition, and results of operations could be harmed, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose
all or part of your investment.
Risks
relating to our common stock
We
may allocate the net proceeds from this offering in ways that you or other stockholders may not approve.
We
currently intend to use the net proceeds of this offering, if any, to fund our share of drilling and completion costs on one or more
wells being drilled, or planned to be drilled, and for general corporate purposes. This expected use of the net proceeds from this offering
represents our intentions based upon our current plans and business conditions. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures may
vary significantly depending on numerous factors, including timing of receipts from our customers. Because the number and variability
of factors that will determine our use of the proceeds from this offering, their ultimate use may vary substantially from their currently
intended use. As a result, our management will retain broad discretion over the allocation of the net proceeds from this offering and
could spend the proceeds in ways that do not necessarily improve our operating results or enhance the value of our common stock. See
“Use of Proceeds.”
You
may suffer immediate and substantial dilution in the book value of the shares that you purchase in this offering.
The
price per share of our common stock in this offering may be substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share of our common
stock. Assuming that shares are sold at a price of $4.60 per share, the closing price of our common stock on the NYSE American market
on November 15, 2022, for the maximum aggregate offering amount of $3.5 million in this offering, and after deducting commissions and
estimated aggregate offering expenses payable by us, you will suffer immediate and substantial dilution of $3.36 per share, representing
the difference between the adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock as of September 30, 2022 after giving effect
to this offering and the assumed offering price of 4.60 per share. Please refer to the section entitled “Dilution” below
for a more detailed illustration of the dilution you may incur if you participate in this offering.
Future
sales of our common stock in the public market will have a dilutive effect on existing shareholders and such sales, or the perception
that these sales may occur, could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
Sales
by us of common stock, whether pursuant to this offering or otherwise, will have a dilutive effect on the percentage ownership of existing
shareholders. Sales by us or our stockholders of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public markets, or the perception
that these sales might occur, could cause the market price of our common stock to decline. We are currently authorized to issue 12 million
shares of common stock and 10 million shares of preferred stock with such designations, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions
as determined by our board of directors. As of September 30, 2022, we had outstanding 9,928,338 shares of common stock. Additionally,
as of September 30, 2022, we had reserved an aggregate of 1,093,877 shares of common stock for issuance pursuant to outstanding warrants
and stock options. The potential issuance of such additional shares of common stock, as well as sales of shares in this offering, will
dilute the percentage ownership of existing shareholders and may create downward pressure on the trading price of our common stock.
Because
we have no plans to pay dividends on our common stock, investors must look solely to stock appreciation for a return on their investment
in us.
We
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain all future earnings
to fund the development and growth of our business. Any payment of future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors
and will depend on, among other things, our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness, statutory and
contractual restrictions applying to the payment of dividends and other considerations that our board of directors may deem relevant.
Investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize a return
on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not purchase our common stock.
The
actual number of shares of common stock that we will issue under the Sales Agreement, at any one time or in total, is uncertain.
Subject
to certain limitations in the Sales Agreement and compliance with applicable law, we have the discretion to deliver placement notices
to Univest at any time throughout the term of the Sales Agreement. The number of shares of common stock that are sold by Univest after
we deliver a placement notice will fluctuate based on the market price of the common stock during the sales period and limits that we
set with Univest.
The
shares of common stock offered under this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may be sold in “at the market”
offerings, and investors who buy shares at different times will likely pay different prices.
Investors
who purchase shares of common stock under this prospectus at different times will likely pay different prices, and so may experience
different outcomes in their investment results. We will have discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices, and numbers
of shares of common stock sold, and there is no minimum or maximum sales price. Investors may experience declines in the value of their
shares of common stock as a result of share sales made at prices lower than the prices that such investors paid.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain
statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus, our filings
with the SEC and our public releases, including, but not limited to, information regarding the status and progress of our operating activities,
the plans and objectives of our management, assumptions regarding our future performance and plans, and any financial guidance provided
therein are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A(i) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(i) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continues,”
“anticipate,” “intend,” “foresee,” “expect,” “should,” “could,”
“plan,” “predict,” “project,” or their negatives and similar expressions identify these forward-looking
statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus are based on our expectations,
which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently
known market conditions and other factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain
and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s assumptions about future
events may prove to be inaccurate. Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are
not guarantees of future performance, and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking events
and circumstances will occur. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements
due to the factors listed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in this prospectus supplement and the accompanying
base prospectus. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus supplement. We do not intend to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. These cautionary statements
qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf. The risks, contingencies and uncertainties
relate to, among other matters, the following: our business strategy; our financial position; our cash flow and liquidity; declines in
the prices we receive for our oil and gas affecting our operating results and cash flows; economic slowdowns that can adversely affect
consumption of oil and gas by businesses and consumers; uncertainties in estimating our oil and gas reserves; replacing our oil and gas
reserves; uncertainties in exploring for and producing oil and gas; our inability to obtain financing necessary in order to fund our
operations, capital expenditures, and to meet our other obligations; availability of drilling and production equipment and field service
providers; disruptions, capacity constraints in, or other limitations on pipeline systems which deliver our gas and other processing
and transportation considerations; competition in the oil and gas industry; our inability to retain and attract key personnel; the effects
of government regulation and permitting and other legal requirements; political instability in Colombia which could affect our right
and ability to produce and exploit our holdings in that country; weather patterns and poor field infrastructure which could affect our
ability to produce and exploit our holdings in Colombia; costs associated with perfecting title to mineral rights in some of our properties;
and, other factors discussed under “Risk Factors.”
Other
factors besides those described in this prospectus supplement, the accompanying base prospectus or the documents we incorporate by reference
herein or therein could also affect our actual results. These forward-looking statements are largely based on our expectations and beliefs
concerning future events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our
best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of
which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
may issue and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,500,000 from time to time. Because there
is no minimum offering amount required as a condition to close this offering, the actual total public offering amount, commissions paid
by us and proceeds that we receive, if any, are not determinable at this time. We estimate that the net proceeds from the sale of shares
of our common stock in this offering may be up to approximately $3,345,000, after deducting Univest’s commission and estimated
offering expenses payable by us.
To
the extent that we receive proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock hereunder, we intend to use the net proceeds for general
corporate purposes, including but not limited to making acquisitions and drilling and development operations consistent with our current
operating objectives.
DILUTION
If
you invest in our common stock in this offering, your ownership interest will be immediately diluted to the extent of the difference
between the public offering price per share of our common stock and the adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock
after this offering.
As
of September 30, 2022, our historical net tangible book value was $9.96 million, or $1.00 per share of our common stock. Our historical
net tangible book value is the amount of our total tangible assets less our liabilities. Historical net tangible book value per share
is our historical net tangible book value divided by the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2022.
The
shares in this offering will be sold at market prices which may fluctuate substantially. For purposes of calculating dilution, we have
assumed a sale price of $4.60 per share, which was the closing price of our stock on the NYSE American market on November 15, 2022. However,
since the shares may be sold at a variety of prices, these dilution numbers are merely an example of potential dilution based on an assumed
sales price.
After
giving effect to adjustments relating to the offering and assuming the sale of shares of our common stock for aggregate gross proceeds
of $3.5 million at an assumed offering price of $4.60 per share (the closing price of our common stock on the NYSE American market as
of November 15, 2022), our adjusted net tangible book value on September 30, 2022 would have been approximately $13.3 million or $1.24
per share. The adjustments made to determine adjusted net tangible book value per share are the following:
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increase in total assets to reflect the net proceeds of the offering after deducting commissions and our estimated offering expenses;
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The
addition of 760,869 shares offered by this prospectus supplement, assuming the offer and sale of shares of our common stock for aggregate
gross proceeds of $3.5 million (based on the closing price of our common stock on the NYSE American market as of November 15, 2022),
to the number of shares outstanding. |
The
following table illustrates the increase in net tangible book value of $0.24 per share to existing stockholders and the immediate dilution
of $3.36 per share (the difference between the assumed offering price per share and the adjusted net tangible book value per share) to
new investors:
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$ | 4.60 | |
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$ | 1.00 | | |
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value per share attributable to the offering | |
$ | 0.24 | | |
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value per share as of September 30, 2022 after giving effect to the offering | |
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$ | 1.24 | |
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investors participating in the offering | |
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$ | 3.36 | |
The
information above is supplied for illustrative purposes only and will adjust based on the actual public offering price and the actual
number of shares that we sell in the offering.
The
number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding after this offering is based on 9,928,338 shares of common stock outstanding as
of September 30, 2022, and excludes:
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999,477
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2022, at a weighted-average exercise
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94,400
shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2022; at a weighted-average exercise price
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181,333
shares of common stock available for future issuance under our equity incentive plans as of September 30, 2022. |
To
the extent that outstanding stock options or warrants are exercised or additional shares of common stock are issued in the future, including
pursuant to additional grants under our equity incentive plans, there will be further dilution to investors participating in this offering.
In addition, we may choose to raise additional capital because of market conditions or strategic considerations, even if we believe that
we have sufficient funds for our current or future operating plans. If we raise additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible
debt securities, the issuance of these securities could result in further dilution to our stockholders.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
have entered into an at-the-market sales agreement, dated as of November 18, 2022 (the “Sales Agreement”), with Univest pursuant
to which we may issue and sell shares of our common stock having aggregate sales proceeds of up to $3,500,000 from time to time through
Univest as our sales agent. Univest may sell the shares of our common stock by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market
offering”, as defined in Rule 415 promulgated under the Securities Act, including, without limitation, sales made directly on or
through the NYSE, on any other existing trading market for shares of our common stock, or sales made to or through a market maker. In
addition, subject to the terms of the Sales Agreement, with our prior written consent, Univest may sell shares of our common stock by
any other method permitted by law, or as may be required by the rules or regulations of the NYSE or such other trading market on which
our common stock is listed or quoted, including, but not limited to, in negotiated transactions.
As
our sales agent, Univest will not engage in any transactions that stabilize the price of our common stock.
Each
time we wish to issue and sell common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement, we will notify Univest of the number of shares of common
stock to be issued, the dates on which such sales are anticipated to be made and any minimum price below which sales may not be made.
Once we have so instructed Univest, unless they decline to accept the terms of such notice, Univest has agreed to use its commercially
reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices to sell such shares of common stock up to the amount specified
on such terms. The obligations of Univest under the Sales Agreement to sell shares of our common stock is subject to a number of conditions
that we must meet.
The
settlement between us and Univest is generally anticipated to occur on the second (2nd) trading day following the date on
which the sale was made. Sales of our common stock as contemplated in this prospectus supplement will be settled through the facilities
of The Depository Trust Company or by such other means upon which we and Univest may agree. There is no arrangement for funds to be received
in an escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
We
will pay Univest a commission equal to an aggregate of 3% of the gross proceeds we receive from the sales of our common stock and will
reimburse the expenses of Univest in connection with the offering in an amount up to $25,000. Based on the closing price of our common
stock of $4.16 per share on November 17, 2022, because we are limited to the sale of common stock with gross proceeds aggregating $3,500,000,
the maximum number of shares of common stock we could sell in this offering is 841,346. If 841,346 shares of common stock were sold at
the November 17, 2022 closing sales price, we would receive approximately $3,500,000 in gross proceeds, or approximately $3,395,000 in
proceeds net of Univest’s fee and before offering expenses. The actual net proceeds to us will vary depending on the number of
shares of common stock sold and the prices of such sales. Because there is no minimum offering amount required, the actual total may
be substantially less than the maximum amount set forth above. We estimate that the total expenses for the offering, excluding compensation
payable to Univest under the terms of the Sales Agreement, will be approximately $50,000.
In
connection with the sale of our common stock on our behalf, Univest may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning
of the Securities Act, and the compensation of Univest may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have agreed to provide
indemnification and contribution to Univest with respect to certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
The
offering of our common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the second (2nd) year anniversary
of the date of the Sales Agreement, (ii) the sale of all shares of our common stock provided for in this prospectus supplement, or (iii)
the termination of the Sales Agreement by us or Univest pursuant to the terms thereof.
This
summary of the material provisions of the Sales Agreement does not purport to be a complete statement of its terms and conditions. A
copy of the Sales Agreement is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is incorporated by reference into the registration
statement of which this prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus form a part. See “Incorporation of Certain Information
by Reference” on page S-10 of this prospectus supplement and “Where You Can Find More Information” on page S-9 of this
prospectus supplement.
To
the extent required by Regulation M under the Exchange Act, Univest will not engage in any market making activities involving our common
stock while the offering is ongoing under this prospectus supplement.
LEGAL
MATTERS
Certain
legal matters with respect to the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Michael W. Sanders, Attorney at Law, Dripping
Springs, Texas. Mr. Sanders holds stock options to purchase 8,000 shares of our common stock. Sullivan & Worcester LLP, New York,
New York, is counsel for Univest in connection with this offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated financial statements of Houston American Energy as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 have been incorporated
by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the reports of Marcum LLP, independent registered public accounting
firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as an expert in accounting and auditing.
Certain
estimates of our proved oil and gas reserves incorporated by reference herein were based upon engineering reports prepared by Russell
K. Hall & Associates, Inc., independent petroleum consultants. These estimates are incorporated by reference herein in reliance on
the authority of such firms as experts in such matters.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the SEC. The SEC maintains an
internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically
with the SEC, including us. The SEC’s website can be found at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, we make available free of charge
on or through our website copies of these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish them to the
SEC. Our website can be found at http://www.houstonamerican.com. The contents of our website, however, are not a part of this
prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
We
are allowed to incorporate by reference information contained in documents that we file with the SEC. This means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring you to those documents. You should read the information incorporated by reference for more
detail. We incorporate by reference in two ways. First, we list below certain documents that we have already filed with the SEC. The
information in these documents is considered part of this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus. Second, the information
in documents that we file in the future will update and supersede the current information in, and be incorporated by reference in, this
prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus. Any documents that we subsequently file with the SEC will automatically update
and replace any information previously filed with the SEC. Thus, for example, in the case of a conflict or inconsistency between information
set forth in this prospectus supplement and information incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement, you should rely on
the information contained in the document that was filed later.
We
incorporate by reference into this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus the documents listed below that we previously
filed with the SEC and any additional documents that we may file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act from the date of this prospectus supplement until the termination of this offering (in each case, except for the information furnished
under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 in any current report on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A or corresponding information furnished under Item 9.01
of Form 8-K):
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our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022; |
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our
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2022, the quarterly period
ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 15, 2022, and the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022, filed with the SEC
on November 14, 2022; |
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our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 27, 2022; |
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our Registration Statement on Form 8-A, filed with the SEC on July 26, 2010, including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating the description of our common stock therein. |
In
accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under
the Securities Act, except as will be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
We
will provide each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus is delivered,
a copy of any or all of the information that has been incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement and accompanying base
prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus upon written or oral request at no cost
to the requester. Requests should be directed to: Houston American Energy Corp., 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas 77002, Attn:
Investor Relations, telephone: (713) 222-6966.
This
prospectus supplement is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC. That registration statement contains
more information than this prospectus supplement regarding us and our securities, including certain exhibits and schedules. You can obtain
a copy of the registration statement from the SEC at the address listed above or from the SEC’s website.
You
should rely only on the information provided in and incorporated by reference into this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base
prospectus. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information
in this prospectus supplement or the accompanying base prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front cover of
these documents.
PROSPECTUS
$5,000,000.00
Common
Stock
Preferred
Stock
Debt
Securities
Warrants
Units
HOUSTON
AMERICAN ENERGY CORP.
We
may, from time to time in one or more offerings, offer and sell up to $5,000,000.00 in the aggregate of common stock, preferred stock,
debt securities, warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing, either individually
or as units comprised of one or more of the other securities.
This
prospectus provides a general description of the securities we may offer. We will provide the specific terms of the securities offered
in one or more supplements to this prospectus. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you in connection
with these offerings. You should read carefully this prospectus, the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus,
as well as any documents incorporated by reference before you invest in any of our securities. This prospectus may not be used to
offer or sell any securities unless accompanied by the applicable prospectus supplement.
Our
common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “HUSA.”
As
of August 25, 2022, the aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $41.2 million,
based on 9,928,338 shares of outstanding common stock, of which approximately 0.8 million shares are held by affiliates, and a price
of $4.52 per share, which was the last reported sale price of our common stock on the NYSE American on August 25, 2022. During the 12
calendar months prior to and including August 25, 2022, we sold no securities pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6. of Form S-3. So
long as we are subject to Instruction I.B.6. of Form S-3, under no circumstances will we offer securities under this Prospectus in any
12 calendar month period having an aggregate market value greater than one-third of the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting
common equity held by our non-affiliates.
Investing
in our securities involves risk. You should carefully review the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors”
beginning on page 5 of this prospectus and contained in the applicable prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus.
We
will sell these securities directly to investors, through agents designated from time to time or to or through underwriters or dealers.
For additional information on the methods of sale, you should refer to the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” in this
prospectus. If any underwriters are involved in the sale of any securities with respect to which this prospectus is being delivered,
the names of such underwriters and any applicable commissions or discounts will be set forth in a prospectus supplement. The price to
the public of such securities and the net proceeds we expect to receive from such sale will also be set forth in a prospectus supplement.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined
if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of this prospectus is September 9, 2022
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
ABOUT
THIS PROSPECTUS
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, using a “shelf”
registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may from time to time sell common stock, preferred stock, debt securities
or warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, or any combination of the foregoing, either individually or
as units comprised of one or more of the other securities, in one or more offerings up to a total dollar amount of $5,000,000.00. We
have provided to you in this prospectus a general description of the securities we may offer. Each time we sell securities under this
shelf registration, we will, to the extent required by law, provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about
the terms of that offering. We may also authorize one or more free writing prospectuses to be provided to you that may contain material
information relating to these offerings. The prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be
provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus or in any documents that we have incorporated
by reference into this prospectus. To the extent there is a conflict between the information contained in this prospectus and the prospectus
supplement or any related free writing prospectus, you should rely on the information in the prospectus supplement or the related free
writing prospectus; provided that if any statement in one of these documents is inconsistent with a statement in another document having
a later date — for example, a document incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement or any related
free writing prospectus — the statement in the document having the later date modifies or supersedes the earlier statement.
We
have not authorized any dealer, agent or other person to give any information or to make any representation other than those contained
or incorporated by reference in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement. You must not rely upon any information or
representation not contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or an accompanying prospectus supplement. This prospectus
and the accompanying prospectus supplement, if any, do not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities
other than the registered securities to which they relate, nor do this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement constitute
an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such
offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. You should not assume that the information contained in this prospectus, any applicable prospectus
supplement or any related free writing prospectus is accurate on any date subsequent to the date set forth on the front of the document
or that any information we have incorporated by reference is correct on any date subsequent to the date of the document incorporated
by reference (as our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date), even though
this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus is delivered or securities are sold on a
later date.
As
permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, includes additional
information not contained in this prospectus. You may read the registration statement and the other reports we file with the SEC at the
SEC’s web site or at the SEC’s offices described below under the heading “Where You Can Find Additional Information.”
SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected
information from this prospectus and does not contain all of the information that you need to consider in making your investment decision.
You should carefully read the entire prospectus, including the risks of investing discussed under “Risk Factors” beginning
on page 5, the information incorporated by reference, including our financial statements, and the exhibits to the registration statement
of which this prospectus is a part. When used in this prospectus, the terms “Houston American Energy”, “we”, “our”,
“us” or the “Company” refer to Houston American Energy Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise
indicated or as the context otherwise requires.
About Houston American Energy Corp.
Houston American Energy Corp.
is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition and production of natural gas
and crude oil properties. Our principal properties and operations are in the U.S. Permian Basin. Additionally, we have properties in the
U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Texas and Louisiana, and in the South American country of Colombia.
We focus on early identification
of, and opportunistic entrance into, existing and emerging resource plays. We do not operate properties but typically seek to partner
with, or invest along-side, larger operators in the development of resources or retain interests, with or without contribution on our
part, in prospects identified, packaged and promoted to larger operators. By entering these plays earlier, identifying stranded blocks
and partnering with, or promoting to, larger operators, we believe we can capture larger resource potential at lower cost and minimize
our exposure to drilling risks and costs and ongoing operating costs.
We, along with our partners, actively
manage our resources through opportunistic acquisitions and divestitures where reserves can be identified, developed, monetized and financial
resources redeployed with the objective of growing reserves, production and shareholder value.
Our executive offices are located
at 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas 77002, and our telephone number is (713) 222-6966. Our corporate website is located at www.houstonamerican.com.
We make available free of charge through our Internet website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish
it to, the SEC. Information on our website does not constitute part of this prospectus or any prospectus supplement.
The Securities We May Offer
We may offer shares of our common
stock and preferred stock, various series of debt securities and warrants to purchase any of such securities, either individually or in
units, with a total value of up to $5,000,000 from time to time under this prospectus, together with any applicable prospectus supplement
and related free writing prospectus, at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions at the time of offering. If we issue
any debt securities at a discount from their original stated principal amount, then, for purposes of calculating the total dollar amount
of all securities issued under this prospectus, we will treat the initial offering price of the debt securities as the total original
principal amount of the debt securities. Each time we offer securities under this prospectus, we will provide offerees with a prospectus
supplement that will describe the specific amounts, prices and other important terms of the securities being offered, including, to the
extent applicable:
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A prospectus supplement and any
related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you may also add, update or change information contained in this
prospectus or in documents we have incorporated by reference. However, no prospectus supplement or free writing prospectus will offer
a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of the effectiveness of the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part.
We may sell the securities to
or through underwriters, dealers or agents or directly to purchasers. We, as well as any agents acting on our behalf, reserve the sole
right to accept and to reject in whole or in part any proposed purchase of securities. Each prospectus supplement will set forth the names
of any underwriters, dealers or agents involved in the sale of securities described in that prospectus supplement and any applicable fee,
commission or discount arrangements with them, details regarding any over-allotment option granted to them, and net proceeds to us. The
following is a summary of the securities we may offer with this prospectus.
Common Stock
We currently have authorized 12,000,000
shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share. We may offer shares of our common stock either alone or underlying other registered
securities convertible into or exercisable for our common stock. Holders of our common stock are entitled to such dividends as our board
of directors may declare from time to time out of legally available funds, subject to the preferential rights of the holders of any shares
of our preferred stock that are outstanding or that we may issue in the future. We pay dividends from time to time as determined by our
board of directors. Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote per share. In this prospectus, we provide a general description
of, among other things, the rights and restrictions that apply to holders of our common stock.
Preferred Stock
We currently have authorized 10,000,000
shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. No shares of preferred stock are currently outstanding. Under our certificate of
incorporation, our board of directors has the authority to issue shares of our preferred stock in one or more series and to fix or alter
the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any series of preferred stock. The particular terms of
each class or series of preferred stock, including redemption privileges, liquidation preferences, voting rights, dividend rights and/or
conversion rights, will be more fully described in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the preferred stock offered thereby.
The rights, preferences, privileges
and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any series of preferred stock that we offer and sell under this prospectus and applicable
prospectus supplements will be set forth in a certificate of designation relating to the series. We will incorporate by reference into
the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part the form of any certificate of designation that describes the terms of the
series of preferred stock we are offering before the issuance of shares of that series of preferred stock. You should read any prospectus
supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of preferred stock being
offered, as well as the complete certificate of designation that contains the terms of the applicable series of preferred stock.
Debt Securities
We may offer general debt obligations,
which may be secured or unsecured, senior or subordinated and convertible into shares of our common stock. In this prospectus, we refer
to the senior debt securities and the subordinated debt securities together as the “debt securities.” We may issue debt securities
under a note purchase agreement or under an indenture to be entered between us and a trustee; a form of the indenture is included as an
exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. The indenture does not limit the amount of securities that may
be issued under it and provides that debt securities may be issued in one or more series. The senior debt securities will have the same
rank as all of our other indebtedness that is not subordinated. The subordinated debt securities will be subordinated to our senior debt
on terms set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. In addition, the subordinated debt securities will be effectively subordinated
to creditors and preferred stockholders of our subsidiaries. Our board of directors will determine the terms of each series of debt securities
being offered. This prospectus contains only general terms and provisions of the debt securities. The applicable prospectus supplement
will describe the particular terms of the debt securities offered thereby. You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing
prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of debt securities being offered, as well as the complete
note agreements and/or indentures that contain the terms of the debt securities. Forms of indentures are incorporated by reference as
exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, and supplemental indentures and forms of debt securities containing
the terms of debt securities being offered will be incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part from reports we file with the SEC.
Warrants
We may offer warrants for the
purchase of shares of our common stock or preferred stock or of debt securities. We may issue the warrants by themselves or together with
preferred stock, common stock or debt securities, and the warrants may be attached to or separate from any offered securities. Each series
of warrants will be issued under a separate warrant agreement to be entered into between us and the investors or a warrant agent. Our
board of directors will determine the terms of the warrants. This prospectus contains only general terms and provisions of the warrants.
The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the particular terms of the warrants being offered thereby. You should read any prospectus
supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series of warrants being offered,
as well as the complete warrant agreements that contain the terms of the warrants. Specific warrant agreements will contain additional
important terms and provisions and will be incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part
from reports we file with the SEC.
Units
We may offer units consisting
of our common stock or preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants to purchase any of these securities in one or more series. We
may evidence each series of units by unit certificates that we will issue under a separate agreement. We may enter into unit agreements
with a unit agent. Each unit agent will be a bank or trust company that we select. We will indicate the name and address of the unit agent
in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to a particular series of units. This prospectus contains only a summary of certain general
features of the units. The applicable prospectus supplement will describe the particular features of the units being offered thereby.
You should read any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you related to the series
of units being offered, as well as the complete unit agreements that contain the terms of the units. Specific unit agreements will contain
additional important terms and provisions and will be incorporated by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part from reports we file with the SEC.
RISK
FACTORS
Before
making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks described under “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus
supplement and in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, or any updates in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, together with all
of the other information appearing in this prospectus or incorporated by reference into this prospectus and any applicable prospectus
supplement. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks.
Furthermore, the trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain
statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this prospectus, our filings with the SEC and our public releases, including,
but not limited to, information regarding the status and progress of our operating activities, the plans and objectives of our management,
assumptions regarding our future performance and plans, and any financial guidance provided therein are forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A(i) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “believe,”
“may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continues,” “anticipate,” “intend,”
“foresee,” “expect,” “should,” “could,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,”
or their negatives and similar expressions identify these forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain
these identifying words.
The
forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are largely based on our expectations, which reflect estimates and assumptions
made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based on currently known market conditions and other
factors. Although we believe such estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and involve a number of risks
and uncertainties that are beyond our control. In addition, management’s assumptions about future events may prove to be inaccurate.
Management cautions all readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are not guarantees of future performance,
and we cannot assure any reader that such statements will be realized or the forward-looking events and circumstances will occur. Actual
results may differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements due to the factors listed in the “Risk
Factors” section and elsewhere in this prospectus. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus.
We do not intend to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf. The risks, contingencies
and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the following: our business strategy; our financial position; our cash flow and liquidity;
integration of acquisitions; declines in the prices we receive for our oil and gas affecting our operating results and cash flows; economic
slowdowns that can adversely affect consumption of oil and gas by businesses and consumers; uncertainties in estimating our oil and gas
reserves; replacing our oil and gas reserves; uncertainties in exploring for and producing oil and gas; our inability to obtain financing
necessary in order to fund our operations, capital expenditures, and to meet our other obligations; availability of drilling and production
equipment and field service providers; disruptions, capacity constraints in, or other limitations on the pipeline systems which deliver
our gas and other processing and transportation considerations; competition in the oil and gas industry; our inability to retain and
attract key personnel; the effects of government regulation and permitting and other legal requirements; political instability in Colombia
which could affect our right and ability to produce and exploit our holdings in that country; weather patterns and poor field infrastructure
which could affect our ability to produce and exploit our holdings in Colombia; costs associated with perfecting title to mineral rights
in some of our properties; and, other factors discussed under “Risk Factors.”
Other
factors besides those described in this prospectus, any prospectus supplement or the documents we incorporate by reference herein could
also affect our actual results. These forward-looking statements are largely based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future
events, which reflect estimates and assumptions made by our management. These estimates and assumptions reflect our best judgment based
on currently known market conditions and other factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult
to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
Except
as described in any prospectus supplement and any free writing prospectus in connection with a specific offering, we currently intend
to use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered under this prospectus for general corporate purposes, including working
capital.
When
we offer a particular series of securities, we will describe the intended use of the net proceeds from that offering in a prospectus
supplement.
DESCRIPTION
OF COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK
The
following description of our common stock and preferred stock, together with any additional information we include in any applicable
prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus, summarizes the material terms and provisions of our common stock and the
preferred stock that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any future
common stock or preferred stock that we may offer, we will describe the particular terms of any class or series of these securities in
more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. For the complete terms of our common stock and preferred stock, please refer to
our certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws that are incorporated by reference into the registration statement
of which this prospectus is a part or may be incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any applicable prospectus supplement. The
terms of these securities may also be affected by Delaware General Corporation Law. The summary below and that contained in any applicable
prospectus supplement or any related free writing prospectus are qualified in their entirety by reference to our certificate of incorporation
and our amended and restated bylaws.
Common
Stock
We
are authorized to issue 12,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of which 9,928,338 shares were issued and outstanding
as of August 25, 2022. Additional shares of authorized common stock may be issued, as authorized by our board of directors from time
to time, without stockholder approval, except as may be required by applicable securities exchange requirements. The holders of common
stock possess exclusive voting rights in us, except to the extent our board of directors specifies voting power with respect to any other
class of securities issued in the future. Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each
matter submitted to a vote of stockholders, including the election of directors. Stockholders do not have any right to cumulate votes
in the election of directors.
Subject
to preferences that may be granted to the holders of preferred stock, each holder of our common stock is entitled to share ratably in
distributions to stockholders and to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by our board of directors out of funds legally
available therefor. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of our common stock will be entitled to receive,
after payment of all of our debts and liabilities and of all sums to which holders of any preferred stock may be entitled, the distribution
of any of our remaining assets. Holders of our common stock have no conversion, exchange, sinking fund, redemption or appraisal rights
(other than such as may be determined by our board of directors in its sole discretion) and have no preemptive rights to subscribe for
any of our securities.
All
of the outstanding shares of our common stock are, and the shares of common stock issued upon the conversion of any securities convertible
into our common stock will be, fully paid and non-assessable. The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus or upon the conversion
of any preferred stock or debt securities or exercise of any warrants offered pursuant to this prospectus, when issued and paid for,
will also be, fully paid and non-assessable.
Securities
Exchange Listing
Our
common stock is listed on the NYSE American under the symbol “HUSA.”
Transfer
Agent and Registrar
The
transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is Standard Registrar and Transfer Company.
Preferred
Stock
We
are authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. No shares of preferred stock are issued and
outstanding as of the date of this prospectus. Our board of directors is authorized to classify or reclassify any unissued portion of
our authorized shares of preferred stock to provide for the issuance of shares of other classes or series, including preferred stock
in one or more series. We may issue preferred stock from time to time in one or more class or series, with the exact terms of each class
or series established by our board of directors. Our board of directors may issue preferred stock with voting and other rights that could
adversely affect the voting power of the holders of our common stock without seeking stockholder approval. Additionally, the issuance
of preferred stock may have the effect of decreasing the market price of the common stock and may adversely affect the voting power of
holders of common stock and reduce the likelihood that common stockholders will receive dividend payments and payments upon liquidation.
The
rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions of the preferred stock of each series will be fixed by the certificate of designation
relating to each series. We will incorporate by reference into the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part the form
of any certificate of designation that describes the terms of the series of preferred stock we are offering before the issuance of the
related series of preferred stock. The applicable prospectus supplement will specify the terms of the series of preferred stock we are
offering, including, but not limited to:
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issuance of preferred stock may delay, deter or prevent a change in control.
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description of preferred stock above and the description of the terms of a particular series of preferred stock in any applicable prospectus
supplement are not complete. You should refer to the applicable certificate of designation for complete information.
The
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the state of our incorporation, provides that the holders of preferred stock will have
the right to vote separately as a class on any proposal involving fundamental changes in the rights of holders of that preferred stock.
This right is in addition to any voting rights that may be provided for in the applicable certificate of designation.
Warrants
In
September 2019, we issued warrants in conjunction with a bridge loan. The warrants are exercisable, for a period of ten years, expiring
September 18, 2029, to purchase an aggregate of 94,400 shares of common stock at $2.50 per share.
Anti-Takeover
Effects of Provisions of our Charter Documents and Delaware Law
The
following is a summary of certain provisions of Delaware law, our certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated bylaws. This
summary does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the corporate law of Delaware and our certificate
of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws.
Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws
Preferred
Stock. Under our certificate of incorporation, our board of directors has the power to authorize the issuance of up to 10,000,000
shares of preferred stock, all of which are currently undesignated, and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions,
including voting rights, of those shares without further vote or action by our stockholders. The issuance of preferred stock may:
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Advance
Notice Requirement. Stockholder nominations of individuals for election to our board of directors and stockholder proposals of other
matters to be brought before an annual meeting of our stockholders must comply with the advance notice procedures set forth in our amended
and restated bylaws. Generally, to be timely, such notice must be received at our principal executive offices no later than the date
specified in our proxy statement released to stockholders in connection with the preceding year’s annual meeting of stockholders,
which date shall be not earlier than the 90th day, nor later than the close of business on the 70th day, prior to the first anniversary
of the date of the preceding year’s annual meeting of stockholders.
Special
Meeting Requirements. Our amended and restated bylaws provide that special meetings of our stockholders may only be called at the
request of our board of directors or holders of at least ten percent (10%) of the shares entitled to vote at a meeting. Only such business
shall be considered at a special meeting as shall have been stated in the notice for such meeting.
No
Cumulative Voting. Our certificate of incorporation does not include a provision for cumulative voting for directors.
Classified
Board; Removal of Director. Our certificate of incorporation provides that the members of our board of directors are divided into
three classes as nearly equal as possible. Each class is elected for a three-year term. At each annual meeting of shareholders, approximately
one-third of the members of the board of directors are elected for a three-year term and the other directors remain in office until their
three-year terms expire. Furthermore, our certificate of incorporation provides that no director may be removed without the affirmative
vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of the voting power of the outstanding capital stock entitled to vote for the election of
directors. Thus, control of the board of directors cannot be changed in one year without removing the directors by a vote of two-thirds
of the stockholders; rather, at least two annual meetings must be held before a majority of the members of the board of directors could
be changed.
Indemnification.
Our certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, as amended, provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors against losses
they incur in investigations and legal proceedings resulting from their services to us, which may include service in connection with
takeover defense measures.
Delaware
Anti-Takeover Statute.
We
are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, an anti-takeover law. In general, Section 203 prohibits, with some
exceptions, a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with any “interested stockholder”
for a period of three years following the date that stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless:
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consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned
at least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of
determining the number of shares of voting stock outstanding (but not the voting stock owned by the interested stockholder) those
shares owned by persons who are directors and officers and by excluding employee stock plans in which employee participants do not
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or subsequent to that date, the business combination is approved by the board of directors of the corporation and authorized at an
annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least 66-2/3% of the outstanding
voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder. |
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203 defines “business combination” to include any of the following:
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merger or consolidation involving the corporation and the interested stockholder; |
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to certain exceptions, any transaction that results in the issuance or transfer by the corporation of any stock of the corporation
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transaction involving the corporation that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of the stock of any class or series
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receipt by the interested stockholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided
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general, Section 203 defines an “interested stockholder” as any person who, together with the person’s affiliates and
associates, beneficially owns, or within three years prior to the determination of interested stockholder status did beneficially own,
15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation.
The
above provisions may deter a hostile takeover or delay a change in control of management or us.
DESCRIPTION
OF DEBT SECURITIES
General
The
debt securities that we may issue may constitute debentures, notes, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness of Houston American Energy
Corp., to be issued in one or more series, which may include senior debt securities, subordinated debt securities and senior subordinated
debt securities. The particular terms of any series of debt securities we may offer, including the extent to which the general terms
set forth below may be applicable to a particular series, will be described in a prospectus supplement relating to such series.
Debt
securities that we may issue may be issued under a senior indenture between us and a trustee, or a subordinated indenture between us
and a trustee (collectively, the “indenture”). We have incorporated by reference forms of the indentures as exhibits to the
registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. If we enter into any revised indenture or indenture supplement, we will file
a copy of that supplement with the SEC.
THE
FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS A SUMMARY OF THE MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE INDENTURE. IT DOES NOT RESTATE THE INDENTURE IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE
INDENTURE IS GOVERNED BY THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939. THE TERMS OF THE DEBT SECURITIES INCLUDE THOSE STATED IN THE INDENTURE AND
THOSE MADE PART OF THE INDENTURE BY REFERENCE TO THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT. WE URGE YOU TO READ THE INDENTURE BECAUSE IT, AND NOT THIS
DESCRIPTION, DEFINES YOUR RIGHTS AS A HOLDER OF THE DEBT SECURITIES.
The
indenture contains no covenant or provision which affords debt holders protection in the event of a highly leveraged transaction.
Information
You Will Find in the Prospectus Supplement
The
indenture provides that we may issue debt securities from time to time in one or more series by resolution of our board of directors
or by means of a supplemental indenture, and that we may denominate the debt securities and make them payable in foreign currencies.
The indenture does not limit the aggregate principal amount of debt securities that can be issued thereunder. The prospectus supplement
for a series of debt securities will provide information relating to the terms of the series of debt securities being offered, which
may include:
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limit on the aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of the series; |
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date or dates on which the principal and premium, if any, with respect to the debt securities of the series are payable or the method
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rate or rates, which may be fixed or variable, at which the debt securities of the series shall bear interest, if any, or the method
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dates from which such interest shall accrue or the method by which such dates shall be determined and the basis upon which interest
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interest payment dates for the series of debt securities or the method by which such dates will be determined, the terms of any deferral
of interest and any right of ours to extend the interest payments periods; |
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place or places where the principal and interest on the series of debt securities will be payable; |
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terms and conditions upon which debt securities of the series may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at our option or otherwise; |
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obligation, if any, to redeem, purchase, or repay debt securities of the series pursuant to any sinking fund or other specified event
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terms, if any, upon which the debt securities of the series may be convertible into or exchanged for other securities, including,
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the amount of principal, premium, if any, or interest with respect to the debt securities of the series may be determined with reference
to an index or formula, the manner in which such amounts will be determined; |
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any payments on the debt securities of the series are to be made in a currency or currencies (or by reference to an index or formula)
other than that in which such securities are denominated or designated to be payable, the currency or currencies (or index or formula)
in which such payments are to be made and the terms and conditions of such payments; |
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changes or additions to the provisions of the indenture dealing with defeasance, including any additional covenants that may be subject
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currency or currencies in which payment of the principal and premium, if any, and interest with respect to debt securities of the
series will be payable, or in which the debt securities of the series shall be denominated, and the particular provisions applicable
thereto in accordance with the indenture; |
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portion of the principal amount of debt securities of the series which will be payable upon declaration of acceleration or provable
in bankruptcy or the method by which such portion or amount shall be determined; |
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the debt securities of the series will be secured or guaranteed and, if so, on what terms; |
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addition to or change in the events of default with respect to the debt securities of the series; |
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identity of any trustees, authenticating or paying agents, transfer agents or registrars; |
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applicability of, and any addition to or change in, the covenants currently set forth in the indenture; |
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subordination, if any, of the debt securities of the series and terms of the subordination; |
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securities of the series shall be issuable as registered securities or bearer securities (with or without interest coupons), and
any restrictions applicable to the offering, sale or delivery of such bearer securities and the terms upon which such bearer securities
of a series may be exchanged for registered securities, and vice versa. |
Holders
of debt securities may present debt securities for exchange in the manner, at the places, and subject to the restrictions set forth in
the debt securities, the indenture, and the prospectus supplement. We will provide these services without charge, other than any tax
or other governmental charge payable in connection therewith, but subject to the limitations provided in the indenture, any board resolution
establishing such debt securities and any applicable indenture supplement. Debt securities in bearer form and the coupons, if any, appertaining
thereto will be transferable by delivery.
Senior
Debt
We
may issue senior debt securities under the indenture and any coupons that will constitute part of our senior debt. Unless otherwise set
forth in the applicable indenture supplement or in any board resolution establishing such debt securities and described in a prospectus
supplement, the senior debt securities will be senior unsecured obligations, ranking equally with all of our existing and future senior
unsecured debt. The senior debt securities will be senior to all of our subordinated debt and junior to any secured debt we may incur
as to the assets securing such debt.
Subordinated
Debt
We
may issue subordinated debt securities under the indenture and any coupons that will constitute part of such subordinated debt. These
subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in right of payment, to the extent and in the manner set forth in the indenture
and any applicable indenture supplement, to all of our senior indebtedness.
If
this prospectus is being delivered in connection with a series of subordinated debt securities, the accompanying prospectus supplement
or the information incorporated by reference will set forth the approximate amount of senior indebtedness, if any, outstanding as of
the end of our most recent fiscal quarter.
Senior
Subordinated Debt
We
may issue senior subordinated debt securities under the indenture and any coupons that will constitute part of our senior subordinated
debt. These senior subordinated debt securities will be, to the extent and in the manner set forth in the indenture, subordinate and
junior in right of payment to all of our “senior indebtedness” and senior to our other subordinated debt. See the discussions
above under “—Senior Debt” and “—Subordinated Debt” for a more detailed explanation of our senior
and subordinated indebtedness.
Interest
Rate
Debt
securities that bear interest will do so at a fixed rate or a floating rate. We may sell, at a discount below the stated principal amount,
any debt securities which bear no interest or which bear interest at a rate that at the time of issuance is below the prevailing market
rate. The relevant prospectus supplement will describe the special United States federal income tax considerations applicable to:
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Registered
Global Securities
We
may issue registered debt securities of a series in the form of one or more fully registered global securities. We will deposit the registered
global security with a depositary or with a nominee for a depositary identified in the prospectus supplement relating to such series.
The global security or global securities will represent and will be in a denomination or aggregate denominations equal to the portion
of the aggregate principal amount of outstanding registered debt securities of the series to be represented by the registered global
security or securities. Unless it is exchanged in whole or in part for debt securities in definitive registered form, a registered global
security may not be transferred, except as a whole in three cases:
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The
prospectus supplement relating to a series of debt securities will describe the specific terms of the depositary arrangement concerning
any portion of that series of debt securities to be represented by a registered global security. We anticipate that the following provisions
will generally apply to all depositary arrangements.
Upon
the issuance of a registered global security, the depositary will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the principal
amounts of the debt securities represented by the registered global security to the accounts of persons that have accounts with the depositary.
These persons are referred to as “participants.” Any underwriters, agents or debtors participating in the distribution of
debt securities represented by the registered global security will designate the accounts to be credited. Only participants or persons
that hold interests through participants will be able to beneficially own interests in a registered global security. The depositary for
a global security will maintain records of beneficial ownership interests in a registered global security for participants. Participants
or persons that hold through participants will maintain records of beneficial ownership interests in a global security for persons other
than participants. These records will be the only means to transfer beneficial ownership in a registered global security.
The
laws of some states may require that specified purchasers of securities take physical delivery of the securities in definitive form.
These laws may limit the ability of those persons to own, transfer or pledge beneficial interests in global securities.
So
long as the depositary, or its nominee, is the registered owner of a registered global security, the depositary or its nominee will be
considered the sole owner or holder of the debt securities represented by the registered global security for all purposes under the indenture.
Except as set forth below, owners of beneficial interests in a registered global security:
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Accordingly,
each person owning a beneficial interest in a registered global security must rely on the procedures of the depositary for the registered
global security and, if the person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which the person owns its interests,
to exercise any rights of a holder under the indenture applicable to the registered global security.
We
understand that, under existing industry practices, if we request any action of holders, or if an owner of a beneficial interest in a
registered global security desires to give or take any action which a holder is entitled to give or take under the indenture, the depositary
for the registered global security would authorize the participants holding the relevant beneficial interests to give or take the action,
and the participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through the participants to give or take the action or would otherwise
act upon the instructions of beneficial owners holding through them.
Payment
of Interest on and Principal of Registered Global Securities
We
will make principal, premium, if any, and interest payments on debt securities represented by a registered global security registered
in the name of a depositary or its nominee to the depositary or its nominee as the registered owner of the registered global security.
None of Houston American Energy, the trustee, or any paying agent for debt securities represented by a registered global security will
have any responsibility or liability for:
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other matter relating to the actions and practices of the depositary, its nominee or any of its participants. |
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expect that the depositary, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium or interest in respect of the global security, will immediately
credit participants’ accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their beneficial interests in the principal amount of a
registered global security as shown on the depositary’s records. We also expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial
interests in a registered global security held through participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices.
This is currently the case with the securities held for the accounts of customers registered in “street name.” Such payments
will be the responsibility of participants.
Exchange
of Registered Global Securities
We
may issue debt securities in definitive form in exchange for the registered global security if both of the following occur:
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depositary for any debt securities represented by a registered global security is at any time unwilling or unable to continue as
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addition, we may, at any time, determine not to have any of the debt securities of a series represented by one or more registered global
securities. In this event, we will issue debt securities of that series in definitive form in exchange for all of the registered global
security or securities representing those debt securities.
Our
Covenants
The
indenture includes covenants by us, including among other things that we will make all payments of principal and interest at the times
and places required. The board resolution or supplemental indenture establishing each series of debt securities may contain additional
covenants, including covenants which could restrict our right to incur additional indebtedness or liens and to take certain actions with
respect to our businesses and assets.
Events
of Default
Unless
otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the following will be events of default under the indenture with respect
to each series of debt securities issued under the indenture:
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to pay when due any interest on any debt security of that series that continues for 30 days; |
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to perform any other covenant or agreement of ours under the indenture or the supplemental indenture with respect to that series
or the debt securities of that series, continued for 90 days after written notice to us by the trustee or holders of at least 25%
in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the series to which the covenant or agreement relates; |
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Except
as to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings affecting us and except as provided in the applicable prospectus
supplement, if any event of default shall occur and be continuing with respect to any series of debt securities under the indenture,
either the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding debt securities of such series may accelerate
the maturity of all debt securities of such series. Upon certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceedings affecting us,
the principal, premium, if any, and interest on all debt securities of each series shall be immediately due and payable.
After
any such acceleration, but before a judgment or decree based on acceleration has been obtained by the trustee, the holders of a majority
in aggregate principal amount of each affected series of debt securities may waive all defaults with respect to such series and rescind
and annul such acceleration if all events of default, other than the non-payment of accelerated principal, have been cured, waived or
otherwise remedied.
No
holder of any debt securities will have any right to institute any proceeding with respect to the indenture or for any remedy under the
indenture, unless such holder shall have previously given to the trustee written notice of a continuing event of default and the holders
of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of the relevant series shall have made written request
and offered indemnity satisfactory to the trustee to institute such proceeding as trustee, and the trustee shall not have received from
the holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding debt securities of such series a direction inconsistent with
such request and shall have failed to institute such proceeding within 60 days. However, such limitations do not apply to a suit instituted
by a holder of a debt security for enforcement of payment of the principal of and premium, if any, or interest on such debt security
on or after the respective due dates expressed in such debt security.
Supplemental
Indentures
We
and the trustee may, at any time and from time to time, without prior notice to or consent of any holders of debt securities after issuance
of such debt securities, enter into one or more supplemental indentures to, among other things:
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for the succession of another person pursuant to the provisions of the indenture relating to consolidations, mergers and sales of
assets and the assumption by such successor of our covenants, agreements, and obligations, or to otherwise comply with the provisions
of the indenture relating to consolidations, mergers, and sales of assets; |
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any right or power conferred upon us under the indenture or to add to our covenants further covenants, restrictions, conditions or
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any ambiguity or to correct or supplement any provision contained in the indenture, in any supplemental indenture or in any debt
securities that may be defective or inconsistent with any other provision contained therein, so long as any such action does not
adversely affect the interests of the holders of debt securities of any series in any material respect; |
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or change or eliminate any of the provisions of the indenture to extent as shall be necessary to permit or facilitate the issuance
of debt securities in bearer form, registrable or not registrable as to principal, and with or without interest coupons; |
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the form or terms of debt securities of any series and to make any change that does not adversely affect the interests of the holders
of debt securities. |
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the consent of the holders of at least a majority in principal amount of debt securities of each series affected by such supplemental
indenture (each series voting as one class), we and the trustee may enter into one or more supplemental indentures for the purpose of
adding any provisions to or changing in any manner or eliminating any of the provisions of the indenture or modifying in any manner the
rights of the holders of debt securities of each such series.
Notwithstanding
our rights and the rights of the trustee to enter into one or more supplemental indentures with the consent of the holders of debt securities
of the affected series as described above, no such supplemental indenture to be entered into after issuance of the debt securities shall,
without the consent of the holder of each outstanding debt security of the affected series, among other things:
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the final maturity of the principal of, or any installment of interest on, any debt securities; |
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the principal amount of any debt securities or the rate of interest on any debt securities; |
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the currency in which any debt securities are payable; |
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the right of the holders to conduct a proceeding for any remedy available to the trustee; |
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the percentage in principal amount of any series of debt securities whose holders must consent to an amendment or supplemental indenture; |
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Satisfaction
and Discharge of the Indenture; Defeasance
Except
to the extent set forth in a supplemental indenture with respect to any series of debt securities, we, at our election, may discharge
the indenture and the indenture shall generally cease to be of any further effect with respect to that series of debt securities if (a)
we have delivered to the trustee for cancellation all debt securities of that series (with certain limited exceptions) or (b) all debt
securities of that series not previously delivered to the trustee for cancellation shall have become due and payable, or are by their
terms to become due and payable within one year or are to be called for redemption within one year, and we have deposited with the trustee
the entire amount sufficient to pay at maturity or upon redemption all such debt securities.
In
addition, we have a “legal defeasance option” (pursuant to which we may terminate, with respect to the debt securities of
a particular series, all of our obligations under such debt securities and the indenture with respect to such debt securities) and a
“covenant defeasance option” (pursuant to which we may terminate, with respect to the debt securities of a particular series,
our obligations with respect to such debt securities under certain specified covenants contained in the indenture). If we exercise our
legal defeasance option with respect to a series of debt securities, payment of such debt securities may not be accelerated because of
an event of default. If we exercise our covenant defeasance option with respect to a series of debt securities, payment of such debt
securities may not be accelerated because of an event of default related to the specified covenants.
We
may exercise our legal defeasance option or our covenant defeasance option with respect to the debt securities of a series only if we
irrevocably deposit in trust with the trustee cash or U.S. government obligations (as defined in the indenture) for the payment of principal,
premium, if any, and interest with respect to such debt securities to maturity or redemption, as the case may be. In addition, to exercise
either of our defeasance options, we must comply with certain other conditions, including the delivery to the trustee of an opinion of
counsel to the effect that the holders of debt securities of such series will not recognize income, gain or loss for Federal income tax
purposes as a result of such defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same manner and at the
same times as would have been the case if such defeasance had not occurred (and, in the case of legal defeasance only, such opinion of
counsel must be based on a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service or other change in applicable Federal income tax law).
The
trustee will hold in trust the cash or U.S. government obligations deposited with it as described above and will apply the deposited
cash and the proceeds from deposited U.S. government obligations to the payment of principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect
to the debt securities of the defeased series. In the case of subordinated debt securities, the money and U.S. government obligations
held in trust will not be subject to the subordination provisions of the indenture.
Mergers,
Consolidations and Certain Sales of Assets
Under
the proposed form of indenture, we may not (1) consolidate with or merge into any other person or entity or permit any other person or
entity to consolidate with or merge into us in a transaction in which we are not the surviving entity, or (2) transfer, lease or dispose
of all or substantially all of our assets to any other person or entity unless:
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resulting, surviving or transferee entity shall be a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States or any
state thereof and such resulting, surviving or transferee entity shall expressly assume, by supplemental indenture, all of our obligations
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after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any indebtedness which becomes an obligation of the resulting, surviving or
transferee entity as a result of such transaction as having been incurred by such entity at the time of such transaction), no default
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merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture (if any) comply with the indenture. |
Governing
Law
The
indenture and the debt securities will be governed by the laws of the State of New York.
No
Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and Stockholders
No
director, officer, incorporator or stockholder of Houston American Energy, as such, shall have any liability for any obligations of Houston
American Energy under the debt securities or the indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations
or their creation, solely by reason of his, her, or its status as director, officer, incorporator or stockholder of Houston American
Energy. By accepting a debt security, each holder waives and releases all such liability, but only such liability. The waiver and release
are part of the consideration for issuance of the debt securities. Nevertheless, such waiver may not be effective to waive liabilities
under the federal securities laws and it has been the view of the SEC that such a waiver is against public policy.
Conversion
or Exchange Rights
Any
debt securities issued under the indenture may be convertible into or exchangeable for shares of our equity securities. The terms and
conditions of such conversion or exchange will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. Such terms may include, among others,
the following:
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Concerning the Trustee
The
indenture provides that there may be more than one trustee with respect to one or more series of debt securities. If there are different
trustees for different series of debt securities, each trustee will be a trustee of a trust under a supplemental indenture separate and
apart from the trust administered by any other trustee under such indenture. Except as otherwise indicated in this prospectus or any
prospectus supplement, any action permitted to be taken by a trustee may be taken by the trustee only with respect to the one or more
series of debt securities for which it is the trustee under an indenture. Any trustee under the indenture or a supplemental indenture
may resign or be removed with respect to one or more series of debt securities. All payments of principal of, premium, if any, and interest
on, and all registration, transfer, exchange, authentication and delivery of (including authentication and delivery on original issuance
of the debt securities), the debt securities of a series will be effected by the trustee with respect to such series at an office designated
by the trustee.
The
indenture contains limitations on the right of the trustee, should it become a creditor of Houston American Energy, to obtain payment
of claims in certain cases or to realize on certain property received in respect of any such claim as security or otherwise. If the trustee
acquires an interest that conflicts with any duties with respect to the debt securities, the trustee is required to either resign or
eliminate such conflicting interest to the extent and in the manner provided by the indenture.
Limitations
on Issuance of Bearer Debt Securities
Debt
securities in bearer form are subject to special U.S. tax requirements and may not be offered, sold, or delivered within the United States
or its possessions or to a U.S. person, except in certain transactions permitted by U.S. tax regulations. Investors should consult the
relevant prospectus supplement, in the event that bearer debt securities are issued for special procedures and restrictions that will
apply to such an offering.
DESCRIPTION
OF WARRANTS
We
may issue warrants for the purchase of common stock, preferred stock or debt securities. Warrants may be offered independently or together
with common stock, preferred stock or debt securities offered by any prospectus supplement and may be attached to or separate from those
securities. While the terms we have summarized below will apply generally to any warrants that we may offer under this prospectus, we
will describe in particular the terms of any series of warrants that we may offer in more detail in the applicable prospectus supplement
and any applicable free writing prospectus. The terms of any warrants offered under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms
described below.
We
will file as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, or will incorporate by reference from another
report that we file with the SEC, the form of warrant agreement, which may include a form of warrant certificate, that describes the
terms of the particular series of warrants we are offering before the issuance of the related series of warrants. We may issue the warrants
under a warrant agreement that we will enter into with a warrant agent to be selected by us. The warrant agent will act solely as our
agent in connection with the warrants and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency or trust for or with any registered
holders of warrants or beneficial owners of warrants. The following summary of material provisions of the warrants and warrant agreements
are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the warrant agreement and warrant certificate
applicable to a particular series of warrants. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable free writing
prospectus related to the particular series of warrants that we sell under this prospectus, as well as the complete warrant agreements
and warrant certificates that contain the terms of the warrants.
The
particular terms of any issue of warrants will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to the issue. Those terms may include:
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warrant will entitle its holder to purchase the principal amount of debt securities or the number of shares of preferred stock or common
stock at the exercise price set forth in, or calculable as set forth in, the applicable prospectus supplement. Unless we otherwise specify
in the applicable prospectus supplement, holders of the warrants may exercise the warrants at any time up to the specified time on the
expiration date that we set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement. After the close of business on the expiration date, unexercised
warrants will become void.
We
will specify the place or places where, and the manner in which, warrants may be exercised in the warrant agreement or warrant certificate
and applicable prospectus supplement. Upon receipt of payment and the warrant certificate properly completed and duly executed at the
corporate trust office of the warrant agent or any other office indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we will, as soon as
practicable, issue and deliver the purchased securities. If less than all of the warrants represented by the warrant certificate are
exercised, a new warrant certificate will be issued for the remaining amount of warrants. If we so indicate in the applicable prospectus
supplement, holders of the warrants may surrender securities as all or part of the exercise price for warrants.
Prior
to the exercise of any warrants to purchase common stock, preferred stock or debt securities, holders of the warrants will not have any
of the rights of holders of the common stock, preferred stock or debt securities purchasable upon exercise, including (i) in the case
of warrants for the purchase of common stock or preferred stock, the right to vote or to receive any payments of dividends or payments
upon our liquidation, dissolution or winding up on the common stock or preferred stock purchasable upon exercise, if any; or (ii) in
the case of warrants for the purchase of debt securities, the right to receive payments of principal of, any premium or interest on the
debt securities purchasable upon exercise or to enforce covenants in the applicable indenture.
DESCRIPTION
OF UNITS
The
following description, together with the additional information we may include in any applicable prospectus supplement, summarizes the
material terms and provisions of the units that we may offer under this prospectus. While the terms we have summarized below will apply
generally to any units that we may offer under this prospectus, we will describe the particular terms of any series of units in more
detail in the applicable prospectus supplement. The terms of any units offered under a prospectus supplement may differ from the terms
described below. However, no prospectus supplement will fundamentally change the terms that are set forth in this prospectus or offer
a security that is not registered and described in this prospectus at the time of its effectiveness.
We
will file with the SEC, the form of unit agreement that describes the terms of the series of units we are offering, and any supplemental
agreements, before the issuance of the related series of units. The following summaries of material terms and provisions of the units
are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the unit agreement and any supplemental agreements
applicable to a particular series of units. We urge you to read the applicable prospectus supplements related to the particular series
of units that we sell under this prospectus, as well as the complete unit agreement and any supplemental agreements that contain the
terms of the units.
General
We
may issue units comprised of one or more debt securities, shares of common stock, shares of preferred stock and warrants in any combination.
Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of
a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security. The unit agreement under which a unit is issued may
provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a specified
date.
We
will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement the terms of the series of units, including, but not limited to:
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provisions described in this section, as well as those described under “Description of Common Stock and Preferred Stock,”
“Description of Debt Securities” and “Description of Warrants” will apply to each unit and to any common stock,
preferred stock, debt security or warrant included in each unit, respectively.
Issuance
in Series
We
may issue units in such amounts and in numerous distinct series as we determine.
Enforceability
of Rights by Holders of Units
Each
unit agent will act solely as our agent under the applicable unit agreement and will not assume any obligation or relationship of agency
or trust with any holder of any unit. A single bank or trust company may act as unit agent for more than one series of units. A unit
agent will have no duty or responsibility in case of any default by us under the applicable unit agreement or unit, including any duty
or responsibility to initiate any proceedings at law or otherwise, or to make any demand upon us. Any holder of a unit may, without the
consent of the related unit agent or the holder of any other unit, enforce by appropriate legal action its rights as holder under any
security included in the unit.
We,
the unit agents and any of their agents may treat the registered holder of any unit certificate as an absolute owner of the units evidenced
by that certificate for any purpose and as the person entitled to exercise the rights attaching to the units so requested, despite any
notice to the contrary.
PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
We
may sell the securities to or through underwriters or dealers, through agents, or directly to one or more purchasers. A prospectus supplement
or supplements (and any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you) will describe the terms of the offering
of the securities, including, to the extent applicable
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Agents
We
may designate agents who agree to use their reasonable efforts to solicit purchases of our securities for the period of their appointment
or to sell our securities on a continuing basis. We will name any agent involved in the offering and sale of securities and we will describe
any commissions we will pay the agent in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Underwriters
If
we use underwriters for a sale of securities, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account. The underwriters may
resell the securities in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying
prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to the conditions
set forth in the applicable underwriting agreement. Subject to certain conditions, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all
the securities of the series offered if they purchase any of the securities of that series. We may change from time to time any public
offering price and any discounts or concessions the underwriters allow or reallow or pay to dealers. We may use underwriters with whom
we have a material relationship. We will describe the nature of any such relationship in any applicable prospectus supplement naming
any such underwriter. Only underwriters we name in the prospectus supplement are underwriters of the securities offered by the prospectus
supplement.
We
may provide agents and underwriters with indemnification against civil liabilities related to offerings under this prospectus, including
liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribution with respect to payments that the agents or underwriters may make with respect
to these liabilities.
Direct
Sales
We
may also sell securities directly to one or more purchasers without using underwriters or agents. Underwriters, dealers and agents that
participate in the distribution of the securities may be underwriters as defined in the Securities Act, and any discounts or commissions
they receive from us and any profit on their resale of the securities may be treated as underwriting discounts and commissions under
the Securities Act. We will identify in the applicable prospectus supplement any underwriters, dealers or agents and will describe their
compensation. We may have agreements with the underwriters, dealers and agents to indemnify them against specified civil liabilities,
including liabilities under the Securities Act. Underwriters, dealers and agents may engage in transactions with or perform services
for us in the ordinary course of their businesses.
Trading
Markets and Listing of Securities
Unless
otherwise specified in the applicable prospectus supplement, each class or series of securities will be a new issue with no established
trading market, other than our common stock, which is currently listed on the NYSE American. We may elect to list any other class or
series of securities on any exchange or market, but we are not obligated to do so. It is possible that one or more underwriters may make
a market in a class or series of securities, but the underwriters will not be obligated to do so and may discontinue any market making
at any time without notice. We cannot give any assurance as to the liquidity of the trading market for any of the securities.
Stabilization
Activities
Any
underwriter may engage in overallotment, stabilizing transactions, short covering transactions and penalty bids in accordance with Regulation
M under the Exchange Act. Overallotment involves sales in excess of the offering size, which create a short position. Stabilizing transactions
permit bids to purchase the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not exceed a specified maximum. Short covering transactions
involve purchases of the securities in the open market after the distribution is completed to cover short positions. Penalty bids permit
the underwriters to reclaim a selling concession from a dealer when the securities originally sold by the dealer are purchased in a covering
transaction to cover short positions. Those activities may cause the price of the securities to be higher than it would otherwise be.
If commenced, the underwriters may discontinue any of these activities at any time.
Passive
Market Making
Any
underwriters who are qualified market makers on the NYSE American may engage in passive market making transactions in the securities
on the NYSE American in accordance with Rule 103 of Regulation M, during the business day prior to the pricing of the offering, before
the commencement of offers or sales of the securities. Passive market makers must comply with applicable volume and price limitations
and must be identified as passive market makers. In general, a passive market maker must display its bid at a price not in excess of
the highest independent bid for such security. If all independent bids are lowered below the passive market maker’s bid, however,
the passive market maker’s bid must then be lowered when certain purchase limits are exceeded.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the securities being offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Michael W. Sanders, Attorney at Law. Michael
W. Sanders holds stock options to purchase 8,000 shares of our common stock. If the validity of any securities is also passed upon by
counsel for any underwriters, dealers or agents, that counsel will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to that specific offering.
EXPERTS
The
consolidated balance sheets of Houston American Energy as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 have been incorporated by reference
herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the report of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”), independent registered public
accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
Marcum’s
reports on the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 did not
contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting
principles.
During
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and through August 30, 2022, there were no disagreements between Marcum on any matter
of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which if not resolved to Marcum’s
satisfaction would have caused it to make reference thereto in connection with its report on the financial statements for such years.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and through August 30, 2022, there were no “reportable events” of
the type described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
Certain
estimates of our proved oil and gas reserves at December 31, 2021 and incorporated by reference herein were based upon engineering reports
prepared by Russell K. Hall, & Associates, Inc., independent petroleum consultants. These estimates are included herein in reliance
on the authority of such firms as experts in such matters.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the SEC. You may read and copy
these reports, proxy statements and other information at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C.
20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information about the operation of the public reference room. You can request copies
of these documents by writing to the SEC and paying a fee for the copying costs. The SEC also maintains an Internet site that contains
reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us.
The SEC’s Internet site can be found at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, we make available on or through our Internet site copies
of these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish them to the SEC. Our Internet site can be
found at http://www.houstonamerican.com.
INCORPORATION
OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
We
are allowed to incorporate by reference information contained in documents that we file with the SEC. This means that we can disclose
important information to you by referring you to those documents and that the information in this prospectus is not complete. You should
read the information incorporated by reference for more detail. We incorporate by reference in two ways. First, we list below certain
documents that we have already filed with the SEC. The information in these documents is considered part of this prospectus. Second,
the information in documents that we file in the future will update and supersede the current information in, and be incorporated by
reference in, this prospectus.
We
incorporate by reference into this prospectus the documents listed below, any filings we make with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a),
13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of the initial registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and prior
to the effectiveness of the registration statement, and any filings we make with the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act from the date of this prospectus until the termination of this offering (in each case, except for the information
furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 in any current report on Form 8-K and Form 8-K/A):
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accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL related information in Exhibit 101 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under
the Securities Act, except as will be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
We
will provide each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered, a copy of any or all of the information
that has been incorporated by reference into this prospectus but not delivered with this prospectus upon written or oral request at no
cost to the requester. Requests should be directed to: Houston American Energy Corp., 801 Travis, Suite 1425, Houston, Texas 77002, Attn:
Investor Relations, telephone: (713) 222-6966.
This
prospectus is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 that we filed with the SEC. That registration statement contains more information
than this prospectus regarding us and our securities, including certain exhibits and schedules. You can obtain a copy of the registration
statement from the SEC at the address listed above or from the SEC’s Internet website.
You
should rely only on the information provided in and incorporated by reference into this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have
not authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or
any prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front cover of these documents.
Houston
American Energy Corp.
Up
to $3,500,000 of Shares
of
Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
SUPPLEMENT
This
prospectus supplement is dated November 18, 2022
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