schedule13dricky.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
SCHEDULE 13D
 
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. ___)
 

THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value
(Title of Class of Securities)

01643A 108
(CUSIP Number)

copy to:
Clark Wilson LLP
900 - 885 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada  V6C 3H1
Tel: 604.687.5700 Fax: 604.687.6314
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

February 18, 2015
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
 
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box  [   ].
 
Note:  Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits.  See 240.13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
 
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 
 


 
CUSIP No.
01643A 108

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NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NOS. OF ABOVE PERSONS (ENTITIES ONLY)
Richard A. Wright
2
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*
(a)  [   ]
(b)  [   ]
3
SEC USE ONLY
     
4
SOURCE OF FUNDS (See Instructions)
OO
5
CHECK IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(D) OR 2(E)
                                                                       [   ]
6
CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
United States
NUMBER OF
 
SHARES
 
BENEFICIALLY
 
OWNED BY
 
EACH
 
REPORTING
 
PERSON
 
WITH
7
SOLE VOTING POWER
  
7,400,000(1)
  
8
SHARED VOTING POWER
  
Nil
  
9
SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
7,400,000(1)
  
10
SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
  
Nil
  
11
AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
7,400,000 shares of common stock(1)
12
CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES (See Instructions)
      [   ]
13
PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
5.49% based on 127,295,286 issued and outstanding as of July 13, 2015.
14
TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON (See Instructions)
IN
 
(1)
Consists of 7,400,000 stock options exercisable within 60 days.

 
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Item 1.  Security and Issuer
 
This Statement relates to shares of common stock with $0.001 par value per share of The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (the “Issuer”). The principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at 7730 E. Greenway Road, Suite 203, Scottsdale, AZ  85260.
 
Item 2.  Identity and Background
 
(a)
Name:
Richard A. Wright
 
(b)
Residence or business address:
14301 N. 87th Street, Suite 119, Scottsdale AZ  85260
 
(c)
Mr. Wright is Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and director of the Issuer and a citizen of the United States.
 
(d)
Richard A.Wright has not, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanours).
 
(e)
Richard A. Wright has not, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
 
Item 3.  Source and Amount of Funds or Other Considerations
 
Effective February 18, 2015, the Issuer granted 800,000 stock options to Richard A. Wright.  The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $0.115 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant.  The stock options vested effective February 18, 2015.
 
Item 4.  Purpose of Transaction
 
Richard A. Wright acquired the securities of the Issuer for investment purposes, but may transfer or sell such securities as necessary and in accordance with applicable securities laws.
 
As of the date hereof, except as described above, Richard A. Wright does not have any plans or proposals which relate to or would result in:

 
•
The acquisition by any person of additional securities of the Issuer, or the disposition of securities of the Issuer;
     
 
•
An extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation, involving the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries;
     
 
•
A sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the Issuer or any of its subsidiaries;
     
 
•
Any change in the present board of directors or management of the Issuer, including any plans or proposals to change the number or term of directors or to fill any existing vacancies on the board;
     
 
•
Any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the Issuer;
     
 
•
Any other material change in the Issuer's business or corporate structure, including but not limited to, if the Issuer is a registered closed-end investment company, any plans or proposals to make any changes in its investment policy for which a vote is required by Section 13 of the Investment Company Act of 1940;
     
 
•
Changes in the Issuer's charter, bylaws or instruments corresponding thereto or other actions which may impede the acquisition of control of the issuer by any person;
     
 
•
Causing a class of securities of the Issuer to be delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of a registered national securities association;
     
 
•
A class of equity securities of the Issuer becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Act; or
     
 
•
Any action similar to any of those enumerated above.
 
Item 5.  Interest in Securities of the Issuer

(a)
The aggregate number and percentage of common stock of the Issuer beneficially owned by Richard A. Wright is 7,400,000 shares, or approximately 5.49% of outstanding common stock of the Issuer, based on 127,295,286 shares of common stock outstanding as of the date of this statement. .
   
(b)
Richard A. Wright has the sole power to vote or direct the vote, and to dispose or direct the disposition of 7,400,000 shares of common stock of the Issuer.
   
(c)
The response to Item 3 is responsive to this Item.
   
(d)
Not applicable
   
(e)
Not applicable
 
Item 6.  Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
 
Except as set forth above or set forth in the exhibits, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships between Richard A. Wright and any other person with respect to any securities of the Issuer.
 
Item 7.  Material to Be Filed as Exhibits
 
10.1*
 
 
*Filed herewith.

 
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Signature
 
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
 
Dated: July 15, 2015
/s/ Richard A. Wright
Signature
 
Richard A. Wright
 

 
The original statement shall be signed by each person on whose behalf the statement is filed or his authorized representative.  If the statement is signed on behalf of a person by his authorized representative (other than an executive officer or general partner of this filing person), evidence of the representative’s authority to sign on behalf of such person shall be filed with the statement, provided, however, that a power of attorney for this purpose which is already on file with the Commission may be incorporated by reference.  The name and any title of each person who signs the statement shall be typed or printed beneath his signature.
 
Attention:  Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).

 
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