---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-25-004635"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "QSEP"
cik: "0001103795"
company_name: "QS Energy, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-06-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-19T00:49:48.665605+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# QS Energy raises $2.29M via convertible notes and warrants for working capital and CEO bonus

## Summary
- Issued $2,514,000 face amount convertible notes at 110% of investment; net proceeds $2,285,000.
- Notes convertible at $0.08/share; warrants exercisable at $0.10/share for 1 year to purchase 31,423,615 shares.
- Proceeds used for general corporate purposes, including CEO/CFO Cecil Bond Kyte retention bonus of $1,557,500 ($519,167 unconditional).
- Offering made to accredited US and non-US investors without registration, relying on Section 4(a)(2) and Regulation S.
- Maturity 12 months from issuance; unpaid balance increases 10% and bears 10% interest if not paid on time.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-25-004635
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: QSEP
- cik: 0001103795
- company_name: QS Energy, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-06-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1103795/000168316825004635/0001683168-25-004635-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1103795/000168316825004635/qsenergy_8k.htm

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