UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30,
2009
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________________ to
_____________________
Commission File Number
333-130673
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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20-8756823
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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20333 State Highway 249, Suite 200 113 Houston TX
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77070-26133
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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281.378.1563
(Registrants telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and
former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
[X] YES [ ] NO
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted
electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any,
every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405
of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this
chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post
such files).
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
small
reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer,
accelerated filer and smaller reporting company
in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act
Large accelerated filer [ ]
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Accelerated
filer
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Non-accelerated filer [ ]
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company
[X]
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act
[ ] YES [X] NO
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Check whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports
required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange
Act after
the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
[ ] YES [ ] NO
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
20,606,667 common shares issued and outstanding as of November 3,
2009.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial Statements.
2
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration
Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
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September 30, 2009
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June 30, 2009
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(UNAUDITED)
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(AUDITED)
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ASSETS
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Current Assets
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Cash and Cash
Equivalents
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$
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119,008
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$
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30,003
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Advances to Operators
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24,802
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7,920
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Accounts Receivable
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67,505
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36,651
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Prepaid Expenses
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4,407
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6,873
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Total Current Assets
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215,722
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81,447
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Unproved Interest
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4,657,507
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4,717,183
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Deferred Financing Costs, net
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-
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21,655
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Furniture &
Equipment, net
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3,423
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3,531
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Total Assets
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$
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4,876,652
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$
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4,823,816
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current Liabilities
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Accounts payable - Trade
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$
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201,248
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$
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158,045
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Accrued Interest Payable
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2,331
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57,372
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Accrued Liabilities
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26,396
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8,993
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Other Liabilities
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2,274
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1,173
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Advance on Sale of Property
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300,000
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150,000
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Convertible Note Payable
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-
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1,900,000
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Notes Payable - Current
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1,050,000
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-
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Advances
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1,190,000
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1,190,000
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Total Current Liabilities
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2,772,249
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3,465,583
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Total Liabilities
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2,772,249
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3,465,583
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Common Stock
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Authorized: 150,000,000 shares, par
value $0.001
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Issued and outstanding:
20,606,667 and 20,606,667
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shares, respectively
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20,607
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20,607
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Additional paid-in capital
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6,382,069
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6,382,069
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Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage
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(4,299,345
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)
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(5,039,546
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)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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1,072
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(4,897
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)
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Total
Stockholders' Equity
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2,104,403
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1,358,233
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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$
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4,876,652
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$
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4,823,816
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
3
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration
Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
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Cumulative
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Period
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from Inception,
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Three Months
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Three Months
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July 27, 2004
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Ended
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Ended
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to September 30,
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September 30,
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September 30,
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2009
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2009
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2008
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Revenue
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Operating Expenses
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General & Administrative
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2,110,440
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142,680
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508,953
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Impairment of Unproved Interest
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3,196,030
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-
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-
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Total Expenses
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5,306,470
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142,680
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508,953
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Loss from Operations
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(5,306,470
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(142,680
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(508,953
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Interest Income (Expense), net
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(298,706
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(22,863
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(42,943
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Gain on Forgiveness of Debt
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906,250
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906,250
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-
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Other Income/(Expense), net
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399,581
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(506
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-
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Income (Loss) Before Income
Taxes
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(4,299,345
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740,201
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(551,896
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Income Taxes
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-
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-
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-
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Net Income (Loss)
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(4,299,345
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740,201
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(551,896
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Foreign Currency Translation
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1,072
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5,969
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(3,080
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Comprehensive Income
(loss)
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$
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(4,298,273
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$
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746,170
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$
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(554,976
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Basic and Diluted earnings (loss) per
share
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$
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0.04
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$
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(0.03
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Number of common shares used
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in basic and diluted
computation
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20,606,667
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20,483,841
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
4
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration
Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
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Cumulative
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Three Months
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Three Months
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Period
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Ended
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Ended
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from Inception,
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September 30,
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September 30,
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July 27, 2004 to
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2009
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2008
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September 30, 2009
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Operating Activities
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Net income (loss)
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$
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(4,299,345
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)
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$
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740,201
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$
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(551,896
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)
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by
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(used in) operating activities:
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Depreciation
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2,844
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108
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241
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Amortization of deferred financing
costs
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66,500
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21,655
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-
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Impairment of unproved
interest
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3,196,030
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-
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-
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Gain on Forgiveness of Debt
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(906,250
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)
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(906,250
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)
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Non-cash payment of
compensation
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465,000
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-
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130,000
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Advances to operators, receivables and
prepaids
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(1,276,623
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(45,270
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(27,501
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)
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Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities
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239,724
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61,815
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54,561
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Advance on Sale of Property
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300,000
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150,000
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400,000
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Other liabilities
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2,274
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1,101
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(5,215
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)
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Net Cash Used in
Operating Activities
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(2,209,846
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)
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23,360
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190
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Investing Activities
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Unproved interests
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(2,314,074
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59,676
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53,393
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Acquisition, net of cash acquired
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401,056
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-
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-
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Loans to affiliated company
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(2,750,000
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)
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-
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-
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Net Cash Used in
Investing Activities
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(4,663,018
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)
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59,676
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53,393
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Financing Activities
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Proceeds from issuance
of common stock
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3,900,500
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-
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-
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Advances from shareholder
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200,000
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-
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-
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Shareholder loan
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25,000
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-
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-
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Proceeds from convertible debt
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1,900,000
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-
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-
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Deferred financing
costs
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(25,000
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)
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-
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-
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Proceeds from advances
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1,190,000
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-
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-
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Repayments of advances from
shareholder
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(199,700
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)
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-
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-
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Net Cash Provided
by Financing Activities
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6,990,800
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-
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-
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Effect of exchange rate on cash
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1,072
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5,969
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(3,080
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)
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Increase In Cash During The Period
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119,008
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89,005
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50,503
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Cash, Beginning
Of Period
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-
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30,003
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99,445
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Cash, End Of Period
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$
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119,008
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$
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119,008
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$
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149,948
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Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing
activities:
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Shareholder loans
contributed to capital
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$
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25,300
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$
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-
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Acquisition of PetroSouth Energy Corp BVI:
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Issuance of 5,653,333
shares of common stock
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$
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2,011,876
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Forgiveness of demand loans receivable from
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affiliated company
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$
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2,750,000
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$
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-
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$
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-
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
5
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on July 27,
2004 under the name of Mobridge Explorations, Inc. The Company is an Exploration
Stage Company as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS)
No. 7. Effective April 30, 2007 the Company completed a merger with its
wholly-owned subsidiary PetroSouth Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation. The sole
purpose of the merger was to change the name from Mobridge Explorations Inc. to
PetroSouth Energy Corp., and the subsidiary company was incorporated solely for
such purpose. During the year ended June 30, 2007, the Company abandoned the
mineral property located in the Province of Ontario, Canada and focused its
effort on expanding its operations in the oil and gas industry through
additional equity financing and the acquisition of a company engaged in the oil
and gas industry. On October 2, 2007 the Company completed the acquisition of
all of the issued and outstanding common stock of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI, a
privately-owned British Virgin Islands corporation engaged in oil and gas
exploration, pursuant to a share exchange agreement entered into with PetroSouth
Energy Corp. BVI and its shareholders on September 30, 2007. As a result of the
share purchase transaction, PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI is now a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, and the Company has become an oil and gas exploration
and development company. All operations and efforts of the Company are focused
in the oil and gas industry and are subject to the related risks of the
industry. The Company currently has participation stakes in three separate
Colombian blocks representing 197,333 acres.
Effective April 11, 2008, the Company completed a merger with
its wholly owned subsidiary, West Canyon Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation.
The sole purpose of the merger was to change the name of the Company from
PetroSouth Energy Corp. to West Canyon Energy Corp., and the subsidiary company
was incorporated solely for such purpose.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a)
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
in the United States of America and do not include all the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. The results of operations for such interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full year. It is
managements opinion that all adjustments necessary to properly state the
results for the interim period have been made to these consolidated financial
statements. All such adjustments were of a normal and recurring nature. All
intercompany transactions are eliminated upon consolidation. These unaudited
interim consolidated financial statements and notes included herein should be
read in conjunction with the Companys audited consolidated financial statements
and notes for the year ended June 30, 2009, included in the Companys Annual
Report on Form 10-K. The accounting principles applied in the preparation of
these interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those
applied for the year ended June 30, 2009. Certain reclassifications have been
made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period
presentation.
b)
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Companys subsidiary. PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI is a wholly owned
subsidiary acquired in October 2007. All intercompany transactions are
eliminated upon consolidation. Management does not believe the Company to be the
primary beneficiary of any entity, nor does Management believe the Company to
hold any variable interests.
c)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with
maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
d)
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Companys financial instruments exposed to concentrations
of credit risk consist primarily of cash deposits held by financial institutions
and accounts receivable. Cash is maintained at two financial institutions. The
Company places cash deposits with highly rated financial institutions located in
the United States and Colombia. At times, cash balances held in financial
institutions in the United States may be in excess of FDIC insurance limits.
Balances held in Colombia are not subject to FDIC protection. The Company
believes the financial institutions are financially strong and the risk of loss
is minimal. The Company has not experienced any losses with respect to the
related risks and does not believe its exposure to such risk is more than
nominal. The notes payable are issued by one lender and the advances have been
provided by a separate entity. The Company believes these entities are
financially strong and the risk of loss is minimal.
All operations and efforts of the Company are focused in the
oil and gas industry and are subject to the related risks of the industry. The
bulk of the Companys oil and gas properties and all related operations are
located in Bogota, Colombia.
e)
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
f)
Financial Instruments
The fair values of financial instruments, which includes cash,
accounts receivable, advances to operators, accounts payable, accrued
liabilities, advances and notes payable approximate their carrying values due to
the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
g)
Accounting for Oil and Gas Properties
The Company uses the full-cost method of accounting for its
exploration and development activities. Under this method of accounting, the
cost of both successful and unsuccessful exploration and development activities
are capitalized as oil and gas property. The Company has not incurred any
internal costs that are directly related to exploration and development
activities, including salaries and benefits, which could be capitalized as part
of oil and gas property. Proceeds from the sale or disposition of oil and gas
properties are accounted for as a reduction to capitalized costs unless a
significant portion (greater than 25 percent) of the Companys reserve
quantities in a particular country are sold, in which case a gain or loss is
recognized. Under the full-cost method of accounting, the Company applies a
ceiling test to the capitalized cost in the full cost pool. The Company computes
the ceiling test so that capitalized cost, less accumulated depletion and
related deferred income tax, do not exceed an amount (the ceiling) equal to the
sum of: (A) The present value, using a ten percent discount rate, of estimated
future net revenue computed by applying current prices of oil and gas reserves
(with consideration of price changes only to the extent provided by contractual
arrangements) to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves as
of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, less estimated future
expenditures (based on current cost) to be incurred in developing and producing
the proved reserves computed using a discount factor of ten percent and assuming
continuation of existing economic conditions; plus (B) the cost of unevaluated
properties and major development projects excluded from the costs being
amortized; plus (C) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven
properties included in the costs being amortized; less (D) income tax effects
related to differences between the book and tax basis of the property. If
capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to expense and
reflected as additional DD&A. During the quarter ended September 30, 2009,
the Company did not have a ceiling test impairment. The Companys oil and gas
properties totaling $4,657,507 consists solely of unevaluated properties
excluded from the costs being amortized. See Note 3. Unproved Interest for
further discussion.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
(Continued)
Oil and gas unevaluated properties and properties under
development include costs that are excluded from costs being depreciated or
amortized. These costs represent investments in unproved properties and major
development projects in which the Company owns a direct interest. The Company
excludes these costs until proved reserves are found, until it is determined
that the costs are impaired, or major development projects are placed in
service. All costs excluded are reviewed at least quarterly to determine if
impairment has occurred. The Company adds the amount of impairment assessed to
the cost to be amortized subject to the ceiling test.
The Company recognizes liabilities for retirement obligations
associated with tangible long-lived assets, such as producing well sites, when
there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of such assets and
the amount can be reasonably estimated.
h)
Revenue Recognition
Oil and natural gas revenues related to proved oil and gas
properties are recorded using the sales method whereby the Company recognizes
oil and natural gas revenue based on the amount of oil and gas sold to
purchasers when title passes, the amount is determinable and collection is
reasonably assured. Actual sales of gas are based on sales, net of the
associated volume charges for processing fees and for costs associated with
delivery, transportation, marketing, and royalties in accordance with industry
standards. Operating costs and taxes are recognized in the same period for which
revenue is earned. The Company did not recognize any revenue related to proved
oil and gas properties during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and
September 30, 2008.
Oil and natural gas revenues and lease operating expenses
related to unproved oil and gas properties that are being evaluated for
commercial viability are offset against the full cost pool until proved reserves
are established, or determination is made that the unproved properties are
impaired. During the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company
offset $59,676 and $59,607, respectively, of oil and gas revenue, net of lease
operating expense, against the full cost pool related to unproved properties
being evaluated for commercial viability.
i)
Income Taxes
Potential income tax benefits are not recognized in the
accounts until realization is more likely than not. The Company adopted
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), 740-10, Accounting for Income Taxes, as
of its inception. Pursuant to ASC 740-10 the Company is required to compute
deferred tax asset benefits for net operating losses carried forward. Potential
benefit of net operating losses have not been recognized in these consolidated
financial statements because the Company cannot be assured it is more likely
than not it will utilize the net operating losses carried forward in future
years.
j)
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in
accordance with ASC 260-10. ASC 260-10 requires presentation of both basic and
diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS) on the face of the statement of
operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to
common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during
the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all potentially dilutive
shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, there were 6,526,666 and
6,526,666 warrants outstanding, respectively that were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because the effect would have
been anti-dilutive. These warrants reflect the 5 for 1 reverse stock split that
was effective November 7, 2008.
As of September 30, 2009 and 2008 there were $0 and $1,900,000
of convertible notes outstanding, respectively that
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
(Continued)
were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss)
per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
The basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share calculation
has been adjusted for the five for one reverse stock split, effective November
7, 2008.
k)
Stock Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions
of ASC 718-10 requiring, that compensation cost relating to share-based payment
transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The cost is measured at
the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is
recognized as an expense over the employees requisite service period (generally
the vesting period of the equity award). The implementation of ASC 718-10 did
not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
l)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for the Companys
consolidated operations except its Colombian subsidiary, which uses the
Colombian peso as the functional currency. The Companys U.S. operations and
Colombian operations do not engage in transactions other than in their
functional currencies. As such, the Company had no material earnings impact from
foreign currency transaction gains and losses. The assets and liabilities of the
Companys Colombian subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars based on the
current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Colombian income and
expenses are translated at average rates for the periods presented. Translation
adjustments have no effect on net income and are included in accumulated other
comprehensive income in stockholders equity. The Company has an immaterial
deferred tax liability due to a translation gain.
m)
Comprehensive Income
ASC 220-10, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes
standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components in the financial statements. Comprehensive income resulting from the
translation of the Companys consolidated financial statements of $1,072 are
recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income at September 30, 2009.
n)
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated the impact of subsequent events that
occurred after September 30, 2009 through November 19, 2009, which is the date
these financial statements were issued.
o)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued ASC 105-10. This standard establishes the FASB Accounting Standards
Codification as the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB.
The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP but is intended to simplify
user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all literature related
to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting standard documents
will be superseded. ASC 105-10 will be effective beginning in the Company's
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, and its adoption is not expected to have an
impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
(Continued)
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 810-10, which modifies how a
company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not
controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. ASC 810-10
clarifies that the determination of whether a company is required to consolidate
an entity is based on, among other things, an entity's purpose and design and a
company's ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly
impact the entity's economic performance. ASC 810-10 requires an ongoing
reassessment of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable
interest entity and requires additional disclosures about a company's
involvement in variable interest entities. ASC 810-10 will be effective as of
the beginning of the Company's fiscal year 2011. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact, if any, of adoption of ASC 810-10 on its consolidated
financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued ASC 105-10. ASC 105-10 is intended
to improve financial reporting by indentifying a consistent framework, or
hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial
statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. This statement became
effective on November 15, 2008 and did not have a material effect on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, FASB issued ASC 815-10. ASC 815-10 requires a
company with derivative instruments to disclose information that should enable
financial statement users to understand how and why a company uses derivative
instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted
for under ASC 815-10 and how derivative instruments and related hedged items
affect a companys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.
ASC 815-10 is effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year
2010. Because ASC 815-10 applies only to financial statement disclosure, it will
not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, FASB issued ASC 805-10. ASC 805-10 defines a
business combination as a transaction or other event in which an acquirer
obtains control of one or more businesses. Under ASC 805-10, all business
combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method (previously
referred to as the purchase method), under which the acquirer measures all
identified assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in
the acquiree at their acquisition date fair values. Certain forms of contingent
consideration and certain acquired contingencies are also recorded at their
acquisition date fair values. ASC 805-10 also requires that most acquisition
related costs be expensed in the period incurred. ASC 805-10 is effective for us
beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2010. ASC 805-10 will change our
accounting for business combinations on a prospective basis.
In December 2007, FASB issued ASC 810-10. ASC 810-10 requires a
company to recognize noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as
minority interests) as a separate component in the equity section of the
consolidated statement of financial position. It also requires the amount of
consolidated net income specifically attributable to the noncontrolling
interests be identified in the consolidated statement of income. ASC 810-10 also
requires changes in ownership interest to be accounted for similarly, as equity
transactions; and when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained
noncontrolling equity investment in the former subsidiary and the gain or loss
on the deconsolidation of the subsidiary be measured at fair value. ASC 810-10
is effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The
adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
3. UNPROVED INTEREST
West Canyon Energy owns a 16% participation stake in the
Buenavista Block. This is an exploration project located northeast of Bogota,
Colombia. The block currently has one producing well, the Bolivar 1 well, which
is producing oil from the La Luna reservoir at approximately 3,000 ft at 90
barrels of oil per day. In May of 2009, the Bolivar 1 well was determined to be
non-commercial as a stand-alone well. In December of 2007, we commenced drilling
on the Bochica 1 development well. During the initial drilling of the Bochica 1,
we had to cease drilling until additional drilling rigs could be obtained. In
early 2008, a workover was performed on the Bochica 1 well, but was not
successful. In January 2009, we completed our seismic 3D shoot in the 70
kilometer area around the Bochica 1 well to determine if we had any further
potential production zones. In May 2009, the Bochica 1 well was determined
to
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
3. UNPROVED INTEREST
(Continued)
be a dry hole and was subsequently plugged and abandoned. Under
the full cost method of accounting, the costs associated with abandoned wells is
to be transferred to the full cost pool and depleted over the useful life of
proved reserves. Since we have no proven reserve value for the year ended June
30, 2009, these costs are considered impaired, as they can provide no future
value. We recognized $1,197,229 in Impairment of Unproved Property expense
related to the 2 wells in the Buenavista Block for the year ended June 30, 2009.
In May of 2009, the Bolivar 2 well was drilled based on the information obtained
from the 3D seismic information from the Bochica 1 well site. As of September
30, 2009, the Bolivar 2 well was in the process of determination testing for
proved reserves.
Effective September 16, 2008 the Company, through their
Colombian subsidiary, entered into a farm out agreement with Delavaco Energy
Colombia Inc. Sucursal Colombia, a subsidiary of Delavaco Energy Inc., for the
sale of the Companys 16% participating interest in its Buenavista oil and gas
property in Colombia. The total purchase price the Company was to receive for
the sale was $4,000,000, of which a nonrefundable deposit on sale of $200,000
was paid. The balance of $3,800,000 was to be paid on the earlier of (i) 30 days
from a Liquidity Event by Delavaco (as defined by the farm out agreement), or
(ii) December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008 the balance of the payment was
not made by Delavaco and the Buenavista interest reverted back to the Company
and the $200,000 deposit was recorded as Other Income for the year ended June
30, 2009.
West Canyon Energy owns a 20% participation interest in the
Talora Exploration Block which lies Southwest of Bogota, Colombia and contains
over 108,000 acres with multiple prospects. We commenced drilling of the
Manatial development well in January of 2008. During the drilling of the
Manatial, we encountered rig problems that caused damage to the well. During
most of 2008 we were waiting on a new drilling rig for reentry into the well.
During the year ended June 30, 2009, an unsuccessful re-entry workover was
performed on the Manatial and the well was determined to be a dry hole. In June
of 2009, the Manatial was plugged and abandoned. During 2009, the Company
commenced drilling on the Montemelo development well and it was subsequently
plugged and abandoned in June of 2009. We recognized $1,998,801 in impairment of
unproved properties expense related to Talora Exploration Block for the year
ended June 30, 2009.
On July 25, 2008 the Company, through their Colombian
subsidiary, entered into a non-binding letter of intent agreement with Delavaco
Energy Colombia Inc. Sucursal Colombia, a subsidiary of Delavaco Energy Inc.,
for the sale of the Companys 20% participating interest in its Talora oil and
gas property in Colombia. The total purchase price the Company was to receive
for the sale was $3,500,000. The Company received a nonrefundable advance on
sale of $200,000. The non-binding letter of intent agreement provided for an
exclusivity period of 120 days, which expired on or about November 30, 2008. The
$200,000 advance on sale was recorded as Other Income for the year ended June
30, 2009.
West Canyon Energy owns a 6% participation interest in
approximately 64,000 acres in the Carbonera Block located Northeast of Bogota,
Colombia. The project lies near the Venezuelan border in the Catatumbo Basin in
Northeastern Colombia. In November 2007, the Company re-entered the Cerro Gordo
1 Well, previously drilled and abandoned by Texaco in 1989. The Company finished
a seismic shoot and identified drilling prospects. On September 22, 2009, we,
through our subsidiary Petrosouth Energy Corp. BVI, entered into an agreement
with Delavco Energy Colombia Inc. Sucursal Colombia pursuant to which we have
agreed to sell 100% of our 6% non-operated participation interest in the
Carbonera Block for USD$750,000. The closing of the agreement was subject to the
fulfillment of certain conditions precedent. Our chief financial officer and
director is also a consultant of Delavco Energy Colombia Inc. Closing of the
agreement took place on October 2, 2009. The Company received advances on the
sale of property of $300,000, which is recorded as an advance on sale of
property. Upon closing of the sale, the Company received the remaining $450,000
related to the sale of the Carbonera block.
On March 25, 2008, the Company entered into a letter of intent
with Slope County Oil Company to acquire its existing leases in the Spring Creek
Red River Prospect for the payment of $240,000 and $7,500 in geologist fees.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
3. UNPROVED INTEREST
(Continued)
Effective November 19, 2008 the Company has repurchased a 25%
interest back from Cobra Oil & Gas in the North Semitropic project located
in the San Joaquin Basin, Kern County, CA for a payment of $134,438, that
includes the original $34,000 deposit plus the remaining balance of $100,438,
which was paid by Cobra as the total prospect acquisition fee.
4. ADVANCES
Since November 2008, the Company has received advances of
$1,190,000 from a lender. The parties are in process of negotiating the terms,
including the potential of an equity investment; however, no definitive
agreements have been signed.
5. NOTES PAYABLE
In December 2007, the Company received $500,000, which was
included in the consolidated financial statements as an Advance from Lender. On
January 24, 2008, the Company converted the Advance from Lender into a
Convertible Promissory Note (the Note) to Stealth Energy Ventures AG
(Stealth), in the amount of $500,000. The Note is payable on February 17, 2010
and will accrue interest at the rate of 9%, which is paid semi-annually starting
180 days from the issuance of the Note. The outstanding principal amount of the
Note is convertible by Stealth into common shares at a conversion rate based
upon 100% of the average closing prices for the 10 trading days immediately
preceding the conversion date. The Note is secured against substantially all the
assets of the Company.
On February 5, 2008, the Company issued a Convertible
Promissory Note (Note 2) to Stealth Energy Ventures AG (Stealth), in the
amount of $750,000. Note 2 is payable on February 5, 2010 and will accrue
interest at the rate of 9%, which is paid semi-annually starting 180 days from
the issuance of the Note 2. The outstanding principal amount of Note 2 is
convertible by Stealth into common shares at a conversion rate based upon 100%
of the average closing prices for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the
conversion date. Note 2 is secured against substantially all the assets of the
Company.
On March 10, 2008, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory
Note (Note 3) to Stealth Energy Ventures AG (Stealth), in the amount of
$300,000. Note 3 is payable on March 10, 2010 and will accrue interest at the
rate of 9%, which is paid semi-annually starting 180 days from the issuance of
the Note 3. The outstanding principal amount of Note 3 is convertible by Stealth
into common shares at a conversion rate based upon 100% of the average closing
prices for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. Note 3
is secured against substantially all the assets of the Company.
On June 2, 2008, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory
Note (Note 4) to Stealth Energy Ventures AG (Stealth), in the amount of
$350,000. Note 4 is payable on June 2, 2010 and will accrue interest at the rate
of 9% which is paid semi-annually starting 180 days from the issuance of Note 4.
The outstanding principal amount of Note 4 is convertible by Stealth into common
shares at a conversion rate based upon 100% of the average closing prices for
the 10 trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. Note 4 is secured
against substantially all the assets of the Company.
In connection with the Convertible Promissory Notes, the
Company entered into a services agreement with a Financial Consultant whereby
the Company agreed to pay a finders fee of 3.5% of the gross proceeds of the
Convertible Promissory Notes. These fees of $66,500 have been recorded as
deferred financing costs. Such deferred financing costs will be amortized to
financing costs over the respective two-year terms of the Convertible Promissory
Notes using a method that approximates the interest method. As of September 30,
2009, the deferred financing costs had been fully amortized in the financial
statements.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
5. NOTES PAYABLE
(Continued)
On September 22, 2009, the Company entered into a new
promissory note with Stealth Energy Ventures AG. The promissory note is for the
principal amount of $1,050,000. The Company issued the promissory note as a
result of settling a debt with Stealth Energy Ventures AG in the outstanding
amount of $1,956,250 which consists of $1,900,000 in principal and $56,250 in
accrued and unpaid interest. The Company recorded a gain of $906,250 related to
the forgiveness of the promissory note, which is recoded as gain on forgiveness
of debt. The note carries an interest rate of 9% per annum which is payable on
maturity. The promissory note is repayable as follows:
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$450,000 payable upon disposition of the interest in the
Carbonera project, which is to occur on or before November 1, 2009;
and
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ii.
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$600,000 payable upon disposition of the interest in the
Buena Vista project, which is to occur on or before May 31,
2010.
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Upon closing the sale of the Carbonera Block for USD$750,000 on
October 2, 2009, we paid USD$450,000 to Stealth Energy Ventures AG on October 5,
2009, in accordance with the repayment terms of the September 22, 2009
promissory note above.
6. COMMON STOCK
During the period from July 27, 2004 (Inception) to June 30,
2009, the Company issued 103,033,333 shares of common stock (20,606,667 on a
split-adjusted basis) for total cash proceeds of $3,900,500, net of issuance
costs. Effective April 30, 2007, the Company effected a ten for one stock split
of its authorized, issued and outstanding common stock. As a result, its
authorized capital increased from 75,000,000 shares of common stock with a par
value of $0.001 to 750,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of
$0.001.
Effective November 7, 2008, the Company effected a five for one
reverse stock split of its authorized, issued and outstanding common stock. As a
result, its authorized capital decreased from 750,000,000 shares of common stock
with a par value of $0.001 to 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a par
value of $0.001.
The effects of the stock splits have been reflected in the
Companys financial statements as if the stock splits were effective at the
Companys inception on July 27, 2004.
At September 30, 2009, the Company had the following
outstanding non-transferable warrants, as adjusted for the five for one reverse
stock split, all of which were issued in conjunction with the private placement
of certain common shares:
53,333 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $6.25 per warrant until May
1, 2010
266,667 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $6.25 per warrant until June
25, 2010
300,000 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $7.50 per warrant until
August 27, 2010
53,333 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $6.25 per warrant until
September 21, 2010
5,653,333 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $6.25 per warrant until
October 2, 2010
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration
Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
6. COMMON STOCK
(Continued)
100,000 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $7.50 per warrant until
October 11, 2010
100,000 share purchase warrants
exercisable into one common share at a price of US $7.50 per warrant until
November 28, 2010
At September 30, 2009, no warrants have been exercised and all
warrants were out of the money. The warrants are exercisable upon issuance for
a term of thirty-six months.
7. COMMITMENTS
The Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in
Colombia that expires December 31, 2009. At September 30, 2009, the Companys
future minimum lease payments under the lease are $ 450 for the year ended June
30, 2010.
The Company also has a lease agreement for office space in the
U.S., which is on a month-to-month term, at a rate of $260 per month.
On July 2, 2008, the Company entered into a consulting
agreement with Summit Consulting Limited to retain the services of Shane Reeves
as President and Director of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the
agreement, the Company has agreed to pay monthly management fees of $8,000 as
compensation for the services to be rendered to the Company. In addition, the
agreement provides for the issuance of 100,000 shares of common stock, on a
split-adjusted basis, upon entering into the agreement and upon each annual
renewal of the agreement. On July 22, 2008 the Company approved the issuance of
100,000 shares of common stock, on a split-adjusted basis, to Shane Reeves
pursuant to the terms of the agreement. On January 29, 2009, the Company entered
into an amending agreement with Summit Consulting to extend the term of the
consulting agreement from July 2, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
On January 29, 2009, the Company entered into an executive
employment agreement effective December 1, 2008, with Felipe Pimienta Barrios to
retain his services as Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Company.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company has agreed to pay monthly
management fees of $4,000 as compensation for the services to be rendered to the
Company. In addition, the agreement provides for the issuance of 100,000 shares
of common stock, on a split-adjusted basis, upon entering into the agreement and
upon each annual renewal of the agreement. On January 29, 2009 the Company
approved the issuance of 100,000 shares of common stock, on a split-adjusted
basis, to Felipe Pimienta Barrios pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
8. GOING CONCERN
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a
going concern basis. The Company has incurred losses since inception resulting
in an accumulated deficit of $4,299,345 and further losses are anticipated in
the development of the business, raising substantial doubt about the Companys
ability to continue as a going concern. Its ability to continue as a going
concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to generate profitable
operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary capital and financing to
meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business
operations when they come due. The consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of
recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might
be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue as a going concern.
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Item
2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements.
These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In
some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as
"may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates",
"predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other
comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, that may cause our or our
industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be
materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although
we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance
or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities
laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking
statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our unaudited financial statements are stated in United States
Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles. The following discussion should be read in
conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes that appear
elsewhere in this quarterly report. The following discussion contains
forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our
actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward
looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this
quarterly report.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all
dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars. All references to "US$"
refer to United States dollars and all references to "common shares" refer to
the common shares in our capital stock.
As used in this quarterly report and unless otherwise
indicated, the terms we, us, our, our company and West Canyon refer to
West Canyon Energy Corp. and our wholly owned subsidiaries, PetroSouth Energy
Corp. BVI and Petrosouth Energy Corporation Sucursal Colombia.
General Overview
We were incorporated on July 27, 2004, under the name Mobridge
Explorations Inc. Since inception, we were a company primarily engaged in the
acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. Pursuant to a mineral
property option agreement dated July 6, 2005, we were granted an option to
acquire a 100% undivided right, title and interest of a total of 15 mineral
claim units, known as the Chambers Township claim block, located in the Sudbury
Mining Division of Ontario, Canada. On November 1, 2006, the mineral property
agreement was terminated.
Because we had not discovered any economically viable mineral
deposits on the Chambers Township claim block, we decided to change the
direction of our exploration activities to the oil and gas sector. On April 30,
2007, we completed a merger with our wholly owned subsidiary, PetroSouth Energy
Corp. with PetroSouth Energy Corp. as the surviving corporation. The sole
purpose for the merger was to change our name from Mobridge Explorations Inc.
to PetroSouth Energy Corp., and the subsidiary was incorporated solely for
such purpose. Concurrently, our board of directors approved a 10 for one stock
split of our authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a
result, our authorized capital increased from 75,000,000 shares of common stock
with a par value of $0.001 to 750,000,000 shares of common stock with a par
value of $0.001.
On October 2, 2007, we completed the acquisition of all the
issued and outstanding common stock of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI pursuant to a
share exchange agreement dated September 30, 2007 among our company, as
purchaser, and all of the shareholders of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI, as
vendors.
Effective April 11, 2008, we completed a merger with our wholly
owned subsidiary, West Canyon Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation. The sole
purpose for the merger was to change our name from PetroSouth Energy Corp. to
West Canyon Energy Corp., and the subsidiary company was incorporated solely
for such purpose. We changed the name of our company to better reflect the
proposed future direction and business of our company.
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Effective November 7, 2008, we effected a five (5) old for one
(1) new reverse stock split of our authorized and issued and outstanding common
stock. As a result, our authorized capital decreased from 750,000,000 shares of
common stock with a par value of $0.001 to 150,000,000 shares of common stock
with a par value of $0.001and our issued and outstanding shares decreased from
102,533,333 shares of common stock to 20,506,667 shares of common stock. The
reverse stock split became effective with the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board at
the opening for trading on November 7, 2008 under the new stock symbol WCYN.
Our new CUSIP number is 9517360206.
On September 22, 2009, we, through our subsidiary Petrosouth
Energy Corp. BVI, entered into an agreement with Delavco Energy Colombia Inc.
Sucursal Colombia pursuant to which we have agreed to sell 100% of our 6%
non-operated participation interest in the Carbonera Block for USD$750,000. The
closing of the agreement was subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions
precedent. Felipe Pimienta Barrios, our chief financial officer and director, is
also a consultant of Delavco Energy Colombia Inc. Closing of the agreement took
place on October 2, 2009. The Company received advances on the sale of property
of $300,000, which is recorded as an advance on sale of property. Upon closing
of the sale, the Company received the remaining $450,000 related to the sale of
the Carbonera block.
On September 22, 2009, we entered into a promissory note with
Stealth Energy Ventures AG. The promissory note is for the principal amount of
$1,050,000. We are issuing the promissory note as a result of settling a debt
with Stealth Energy Ventures AG in the outstanding amount of $1,956,250 which
consists of $1,900,000 in principal and $56,250 in accrued and unpaid interest.
The Company recorded a gain of $906,250 related to the forgiveness of the
promissory note, which is recoded as gain on forgiveness of debt. The note
carries an interest rate of 9% per annum which is payable on maturity. The
promissory note is repayable as follows:
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i.
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$450,000 payable upon disposition of our interest in the
Carbonera project, which is to occur on or before November 1, 2009;
and
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ii.
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$600,000 payable upon disposition of our interest in the
Buena Vista project, which is to occur on or before May 31,
2010.
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Upon closing the sale of the Carbonera Block for USD$750,000 on
October 2, 2009, we paid USD$450,000 to Stealth Energy Ventures AG on October 5,
2009, in accordance with the repayment terms of the September 22, 2009
promissory note above.
We have not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or
similar proceeding.
Our Current Business
Upon the completion of the acquisition of PetroSouth Energy
Corp. BVI, we became an exploration stage company engaged in the exploration and
production of oil and gas properties.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2009 our wholly owned
subsidiary, PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI, had participation stakes in three
separate Colombian blocks representing 197,333 acres, as follows:
Talora Exploration and Exploitation Contract dated September
16, 2006 (Southwest of Bogotá, Colombia)
We have a 20% participation stake in the Talora Exploration and
Exploitation Contract southwest of Bogotá, Colombia. The Talora Exploration and
Exploitation Contract was effective September 16, 2004 and has a surrender date
of September 16, 2032. The operator and majority partner is Petroleum Equipment
International with a 60% participation stake. Gran Tierra Energy, Inc., which
purchased Argosy Energy International, has the remaining 20% participation
stake. The 108,333 acre contiguous parcel of land contains five prospects. The
Exploration and Exploitation Contract associated with the block was originally
signed on September 16, 2004, providing for a 6 year exploration period and 28
year production period. The Talora contract area covers 108,333 acres and is
located approximately 47 miles southwest of Bogotá, Colombia. There are
currently no reserves, as this is an exploration block. PetroSouth Energy Corp.
BVI, our predecessor, commenced drilling on the Laura-1 exploration well on
December 27, 2006 and it was subsequently plugged and abandoned in January 2007.
Drilling of this well has fulfilled the commitment for the second exploration
phase of the contract, ending December 31, 2006.
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The third exploration phase has begun and had one commitment to
drill a well. To fulfill this commitment, we commenced drilling of the Manatial
development Well in January of 2008. During the drilling of the Manatial, we
encountered rig problems that caused damage to the well. During most of 2008 we
were waiting on a new drilling rig for reentry into the well. During the year,
an unsuccessful re-entry workover was performed on the Manatial and the well was
determined to be a dry hole. In June of 2009, the Manatial was plugged and
abandoned. During 2009, we commenced drilling on the Montemelo development well
and it was subsequently plugged and abandoned in June of 2009. Under the full
cost method of accounting, the costs associated with abandoned wells are to be
transferred to the full cost pool and depleted over the useful life of proved
reserves. Since we had no proven reserve value for the year ended June 30, 2009,
these costs are considered impaired, as they can provide no future value. We
recognized $1,998,801 in Impairment of Unproved Property expense related to the
Tolora Block for the year ended June 30, 2009. The property will be returned to
the government upon expiration of the production contract.
On July 25, 2008 we, through our subsidiary, entered into a
non-binding letter of intent agreement with Delavaco Energy Colombia Inc.
Sucursal Colombia, a subsidiary of Delavaco Energy Inc., for the sale of our 20%
participating interest in its Talora oil and gas property in Colombia. The total
purchase price we were to receive for the sale was $3,500,000. We received a
nonrefundable deposit on sale of $200,000. The non-binding letter of intent
agreement provided for an exclusivity period of 120 days, which expired on or
about November 30, 2008. The $200,000 deposit on sale was recorded as Other
Income for the year ended June 30, 2009.
Buenavista Exploration and Production Contract dated
November 8, 2004 (Northeast of Bogotá, Colombia)
We have a 16% participation stake in the Buenavista Exploration
and Production Contract northeast of Bogotá, Colombia, which we acquired through
an Assignment Agreement dated August 30, 2007. The Buenavista Exploration and
Production Contract was effective November 8, 2004 and has a surrender date of
November 8, 2032. The operator and majority partner is UTO with an 84%
participation stake. The 25,000 acre contiguous parcel of land contains the
Bolivar field, the Bolivar prospect and three leads. Included in the field is
the La Luna formation, covering an area of 700 acres. The Exploration and
Production Contract associated with the block was originally signed on November
8, 2004, providing for a 6 year exploration period and 28 year production
period. The Buenavista contract area covers 25,000 acres and is located
northeast of Bogotá, Colombia. The Buenavista Block is located 38 miles
northwest of Colombias largest oil fields, the Cusiana/Cupiagua complex. Our
Bolivar 1 well is currently tapping the La Luna Reservoir at approximately 3,000
feet, while producing 90 barrels of oil per day. In May of 2009, the Bolivar 1
well was determined to be non-commercial as a stand-alone well. In December of
2007, we commenced drilling on the Bochica 1 development well. During the
initial drilling of the Bochica1, we had to cease drilling until additional
drilling rigs could be obtained. In early 2008, a workover was performed on the
Bochica 1 well, but was not successful. In January 2009, we completed our
seismic 3D shoot in the 70 kilometer area around the Bochica 1 well to determine
if we had any further potential production zones. In May 2009, the Bochica 1
well was determined to be a dry hole and was subsequently plugged and abandoned.
Under the full cost method of accounting, the costs associated with abandoned
wells is to be transferred to the full cost pool and depleted over the useful
life of proved reserves. Since we had no proven reserve value for the year ended
June 30, 2009, these costs are considered impaired, as they can provide no
future value. We recognized $1,197,229 in Impairment of Unproved Property
expense related to the 2 wells in the Buenavista Block for the year ended June
30, 2009.
In May of 2009, the Bolivar 2 well was drilled based on the
information obtained from the 3D seismic information from the Bochica 1 well
site. As of September 30, 2009, the Bolivar 2 well was in the process of
determination testing for proved reserves.
Effective September 16, 2008 we, through our Colombian
subsidiary, entered into a farm out agreement with Delavaco Energy Colombia Inc.
Sucursal Colombia, a subsidiary of Delavaco Energy Inc., for the sale of our 16%
participating interest in the Buenavista oil and gas property in Colombia. The
total purchase price we were to receive for the sale was $4,000,000. We received
a nonrefundable deposit on sale of $200,000. The balance of $3,800,000 was to be
paid on the earlier of (i) 30 days from a Liquidity Event by Delavaco (as
defined by the farm out agreement), or (ii) December 31, 2008. As of December
31, 2008 the balance of payment was not made by Delavaco and the Buenavista
interest reverted back to our company and the $200,000 deposit was recorded as
Other Income for the year ended June 30, 2009.
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Carbonera Exploration and Exploitation Contract dated
October 2, 2007 (Northeast of Bogotá, Colombia)
We acquired a 6% share interest in the Carbonera Exploration
and Exploitation Contract. The Carbonera Contract encompasses a 64,000 acre
concession located northeast of Bogotá near the Venezuelan border in the
Catatumbo Basin region of northern Colombia. The 6% interest was acquired for
US$420,000 and other considerations from Omega Energy Colombia, which is a joint
interest holder with our company on several other exploration concessions in
Colombia. The operator of the Carbonera Contract is Well Logging Ltd. and the
concession is currently being evaluated for a combination of gas and condensate.
Additional Wells are in the planning stage.
On September 22, 2009, we, through our subsidiary Petrosouth
Energy Corp. BVI, entered into an agreement with Delavco Energy Colombia Inc.
Sucursal Colombia pursuant to which we have agreed to sell 100% of our 6%
non-operated participation interest in the Carbonera Block for USD$750,000. The
closing of the agreement was subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions
precedent. Felipe Pimienta Barrios, our chief financial officer and director, is
also a consultant of Delavco Energy Colombia Inc. Closing of the agreement took
place on October 2, 2009. The Company received advances on the sale of property
of $300,000, which is recorded as an advance on sale of property. Upon closing
of the sale, the Company received the remaining $450,000 related to the sale of
the Carbonera block.
Kern County, CA Farmout Agreement
On February 1, 2008, we entered into a formal farmout agreement
with Transco Oil & Gas, Inc. relating to Transcos leases on approximately
3,290 acres in Kern County, CA. The plan under the farmout agreement is to drill
the first test well in order to exploit the potential of two target horizons. We
will earn the entire interest in the properties once drilling is completed.
We are responsible for our pro rata share of the delay rentals
on the leasehold. Any additional leases to be acquired will be decided between
both parties and costs to acquire new leases will be shared equally.
Transco will retain the 6% of the 8/8ths overriding royalty
interests and 15% back-in working interests. Transco will deliver to us, a 77%
net revenue interest on the drill site acreage. We will earn a 100% working
interest in the first test well, which will become an 85% working interest. We
are responsible for 100% of the prospect acquisition, drilling, testing and
completion costs for the first well.
On June 16, 2008 we entered into an Assignment of Farmout
Interest agreement between our company and Cobra Oil & Gas Company regarding
the change in ownership of the Farmout Agreement dated February 1, 2008 between
our company and Transco Oil & Gas Inc. and the 25% interest in the North
Semitropic Prospect that we held as a result of that Farmout Agreement. The
consideration paid by Cobra for the assignment was the sum of $34,000.
On January 19, 2009, we announced that we have repurchased the
25% interest from Cobra Oil and Gas in the North Semitropic project located in
the San Joaquin Basin, Kern County, CA for a payment of $134,438, that includes
the original $34,000 deposit plus the balance of $100,348 which Cobra paid as
the total prospect acquisition fee.
Spring Creek Red River Prospect
On March 25, 2008, we entered into a letter of intent with
Slope County Oil Company to acquire their existing leases in the Spring Creek
Red River Prospect for the payment of $240,000 and $7,500 in geologist fees.
Cash Requirements
We anticipate a cash requirement in the amount of $2,798,600
during the next 12 months, mostly for drill commitments, seismic, infrastructure
costs and professional fees. Accordingly, we will require additional funds to
implement our exploration and development programs. These funds may be raised
through equity financing, debt financing, or other sources, which may result in
further dilution in the equity ownership of our shares. There is still no
assurance that we will be able to maintain operations at a level sufficient for
an investor to obtain a return on his investment in our common stock. Further,
we may continue to be unprofitable. We need to raise additional funds in the
immediate future in order to proceed with our exploration program.
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Over the next 12 months we anticipate that we will incur the
following cash requirements:
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Amount
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Advertising
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$
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5,000
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Rent
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3,600
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Office Expenses
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5,000
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Travel
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15,000
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Printing and Website
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5,000
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Interest Expense
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215,000
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Salaries
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150,000
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Professional Fees
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120,000
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Exploration and Development Costs
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2,280,000
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|
|
|
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|
Total
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$
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2,798,600
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Research and Development Expenditures
To date, execution of our business plan has largely focused on
exploration of oil and gas resources on those properties subject to which we
have a participation stake. We currently do not have any plan for research and
development.
Intellectual Property, Patents and Trademarks
We do not have any intellectual property rights, patents or
trademarks.
Employees
We currently do not anticipate any significant changes in the
number of our employees. We currently have two employees.
On January 29, 2009, we entered into an executive employment
agreement with Felipe Pimienta Barrios, our chief financial officer and
director. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, we agreedto pay to Felipe
Pimienta Barrios a monthly salary of $4,000. The agreement is effective December
1, 2008 and shall continue for a period of twelve months.
On January 29, 2009, we entered into an amending agreement with
Summit Consulting Limited, a company for which our president is a principle. The
amending agreement amends a consulting agreement dated July 2, 2008. Under the
amending agreement, we have extended the term of the consulting agreement to
December 31, 2009.
Results of Operations
Three month Summary ended September 30, 2009 and
2008
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Three Months Ended
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September 30
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2009
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2008
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Revenue
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$
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Nil
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$
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Nil
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General and Administrative
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$
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142,662
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$
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508,953
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Interest Income (expense)
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$
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(22,863
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)
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$
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(42,943
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)
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Gain on Forgiveness of Debt
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$
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906,250
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$
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Nil
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Other Income (Expense)
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$
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(506
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)
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$
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Nil
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Net Income (Loss)
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$
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740,201
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$
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(551,896
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)
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Foreign Currency Translation
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$
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5,969
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$
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(3,080
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)
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General and Administrative
The year over year decrease in General and Administrative
expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 can be attributed to decreases
in stock based compensation expense, audit fees and technical fees incurred. The
decrease in these expenses is the result of the controlling of costs due to the
economic downturn and reoccurring negative cash flows.
Interest Expense
The year over year decrease in interest expense for the quarter
ended September 30, 2009 is due to the forgiveness of debt by Stealth Energy
Ventures. On September 22, 2009, we entered into a promissory note that settled
the prior outstanding amount of $1,956,250 in exchange for a new promissory note
with a principal amount of $1,050,000. As of September 30, 2009, we incurred
interest on the principal amount of $1,050,000 for the 9 days from the date of
the new debt agreement and the full amortization of debt issue costs capitalized
related to the settled outstanding note.
Gain on Debt Forgiveness
On September 22, 2009, we entered into a promissory note that
settled the prior outstanding amount of $1,956,250 in exchange for a new
promissory note with a principal amount of $1,050,000. In this agreement,
Stealth Energy Ventures forgave $850,000 in the principal balance owed to them
and $56,250 of accrued interest related to the outstanding principal. As such,
we have recognized a gain in the amount of $906,250 for the forgiveness of the
debt and related accrued interest.
Expenses
Three month Summary ended September 30, 2009 and
2008
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Three Months Ended
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September 30
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2009
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2008
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General and administrative
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$
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142,680
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$
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508,953
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Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30,
2009, decreased by 72% as compared to the comparative period in 2008 primarily
as a result of a reduction of finders fees, management fees and audit fees.
Revenue
We have not earned any revenues from operations since inception
and we do not anticipate earning such revenues until such time as we have
entered into commercial production of our oil and gas projects. We are currently
in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurances that
we will discover commercially exploitable resources on our properties, or if
such resources are discovered, that we will be able to enter into commercial
production.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
Working Capital
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At
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|
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At
|
|
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Percentage
|
|
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|
September 30,
|
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June 30,
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|
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Increase/
|
|
|
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2009
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|
|
2009
|
|
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(Decrease)
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|
Current Assets
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$
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215,722
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$
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81,447
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|
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165%
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|
Current Liabilities
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$
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2,772,249
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$
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3,465,583
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|
|
(20%)
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|
Working Capital
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$
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(2,556,527
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)
|
$
|
(3,384,136
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)
|
|
(24%)
|
|
20
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Cash Flows
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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Three Months
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|
|
Three Months
|
|
|
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Ended
|
|
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Ended
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|
|
|
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September 30,
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|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
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$
|
23,360
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|
$
|
190
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities
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$
|
59,676
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|
$
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53,393
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|
|
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
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$
|
Nil
|
|
$
|
Nil
|
|
|
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash
|
$
|
5,969
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|
$
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(3,080
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)
|
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Increase (Decrease) in Cash During the
Period
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$
|
89,005
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|
$
|
50,503
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As of September 30, 2009, our total assets were $4,876,652 and
our total liabilities were $2,772,249 and we had a working capital deficit of
$2,556,527. Our financial statements report a net income of $740,201 for the
three months ended September 30, 2009, and a net loss of $4,299,345 for the
period from July 27, 2004 (inception) to September 30, 2009.
On September 22, 2009, we entered into a promissory note with
Stealth Energy Ventures AG. The promissory note is for the principal amount of
$1,050,000. We are issuing the promissory note as a result of settling a debt
with Stealth Energy Ventures AG in the outstanding amount of $1,956,250 which
consists of $1,900,000 in principal and $56,250 in accrued and unpaid interest.
The Company recorded a gain of $906,250 related to the forgiveness of the
promissory note, which is recoded as gain on forgiveness of debt. The note
carries an interest rate of 9% per annum which is payable on maturity. The
promissory note is repayable as follows:
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i.
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$450,000 payable upon disposition of our interest in the
Carbonera project, which is to occur on or before November 1, 2009;
and
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|
|
|
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ii.
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$600,000 payable upon disposition of our interest in the
Buena Vista project, which is to occur on or before May 31,
2010.
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Upon closing the sale of the Carbonera Block for USD$750,000 on
October 2, 2009, we paid USD$450,000 to Stealth Energy Ventures AG on October 5,
2009, in accordance with the repayment terms of the September 22, 2009
promissory note above.
We have suffered recurring losses from operations. The
continuation of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, a
successful program of exploration, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of
operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a
significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders.
Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will
increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further
funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing
various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial
requirements. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be
available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on
commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional
financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as
planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become
due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our
operations.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $23,360 for the
three months ended September 30, 2009 compared with cash provided by operating
activities of $190 in the same period in 2008. The increase of $23,170 in
operating activities is mainly attributable to the Companys debt restructuring
offset by sales of oil and gas properties.
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Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $59,676 for the
three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to net cash provided by investing
activities of $53,393 in the same period in 2008. The increase of $6,283 in
investing activities is mainly attributable to an increase in production related
expenses.
Financing Activities
There were no cash flow related to financing activities during
the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.
Contractual Obligations
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to
provide tabular disclosure obligations.
Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States applicable to a
going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction
of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Our company has
not generated any revenue, has an accumulated deficit of $4,299,345 and negative
working capital of $2,556,527 at September 30, 2009. Our company requires
additional funds to maintain its existing operations and to acquire new business
assets. These conditions raise substantial doubt about or companys ability to
continue as a going concern. Managements plans in this regard are to raise
equity and debt financing as required, but there is no certainty that such
financing will be available or that it will be available at acceptable terms.
The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are
reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition,
changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations,
liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to
stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our company considers all highly liquid instruments with
maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Our companys financial instruments exposed to concentrations
of credit risk consist primarily of cash deposour held by financial institutions
and notes payable and advances. Cash is maintained at two financial
institutions. The Company places cash deposits with highly rated financial
institutions located in the United States and Colombia. At times, cash balances
held in financial institutions in the United States may be in excess of FDIC
insurance limits. Balances held in Colombia are not subject to FDIC protection.
Our company believes the financial institutions are financially strong and the
risk of loss is minimal. Our company has not experienced any losses with respect
to the related risks and does not believe our exposure to such risk is more than
nominal. The notes payable are issued by one lender and the advances have been
provided by a separate entity. Our company believes these entities are
financially strong and the risk of loss is minimal.
All operations and efforts of our company are focused in the
oil and gas industry and are subject to the related risks of the industry. The
bulk of our companys oil and gas properties and all related operations are
located in Bogota, Colombia.
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Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
Financial Instruments
The fair values of financial instruments, which includes cash,
accounts receivable, advances to operators, accounts payable, accrued
liabilities, loan from shareholder, loans, advances and convertible debentures
approximate their carrying values due to the relatively short maturity of these
instruments.
Accounting for Oil and Gas Properties
Our company uses the full-cost method of accounting for our
exploration and development activities. Under this method of accounting, the
cost of both successful and unsuccessful exploration and development activities
are capitalized as property and equipment. Our company has not incurred any
internal costs that are directly related to exploration and development
activities, including salaries and benefits, which could be capitalized as part
of property and equipment. Proceeds from the sale or disposition of oil and gas
properties are accounted for as a reduction to capitalized costs unless a
significant portion (greater than 25 percent) of our companys reserve
quantities in a particular country are sold, in which case a gain or loss is
recognized. Under the full-cost method of accounting, our company applies a
ceiling test to the capitalized cost in the full cost pool. Our company computes
the ceiling test so that capitalized cost, less accumulated depletion and
related deferred income tax, do not exceed an amount (the ceiling) equal to the
sum of: (A) The present value, using a ten percent discount rate, of estimated
future net revenue computed by applying current prices of oil and gas reserves
(with consideration of price changes only to the extent provided by contractual
arrangements) to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves as
of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, less estimated future
expenditures (based on current cost) to be incurred in developing and producing
the proved reserves computed using a discount factor of ten percent and assuming
continuation of existing economic conditions; plus (B) the cost of unevaluated
properties and major development projects excluded from the costs being
amortized; plus (C) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven
properties included in the costs being amortized; less (D) income tax effects
related to differences between the book and tax basis of the property. If
capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to expense and
reflected as additional DD&A. During the quarter ended September 30, 2009,
our company did not have a ceiling test impairment. Our companys oil and gas
properties totaling $4,657,507 consists solely of unevaluated properties
excluded from the costs being amortized. See Note 4. Unproved Interest for
further discussion.
Oil and gas unevaluated properties and properties under
development include costs that are excluded from costs being depreciated or
amortized. These costs represent investments in unproved properties and major
development
projects in which our company owns a direct interest. Our
company excludes these costs until proved reserves are found, until it is
determined that the costs are impaired, or major development projects are placed
in service. All
costs excluded are reviewed at least quarterly to determine if
impairment has occurred. Our company adds the amount of impairment assessed to
the cost to be amortized subject to the ceiling test.
Our company recognizes liabilities for retirement obligations
associated with tangible long-lived assets, such as producing well sites, when
there is a legal obligation associated with the retirement of such assets and
the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Revenue Recognition
Oil and natural gas revenues related to proved oil and gas
properties are recorded using the sales method whereby our company recognizes
oil and natural gas revenue based on the amount of oil and gas sold to
purchasers when title passes, the amount is determinable and collection is
reasonably assured. Actual sales of gas are based on sales, net of the
associated volume charges for processing fees and for costs associated with
delivery, transportation,
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marketing, and royalties in accordance with industry standards.
Operating costs and taxes are recognized in the same period for which revenue is
earned. Our company did not recognize any revenue related to proved oil and gas
properties during the three months ended September 30, 2009 and September 30,
2008.
Oil and natural gas revenues and lease operating expenses
related to unproved oil and gas properties that are being evaluated for
commercial viability are offset against the full cost pool until proved reserves
are established, or determination is made that the unproved properties are
impaired. During the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, our company
offset $59,676 and $59,607, respectively, of oil and gas revenue, net of lease
operating expense, against the full cost pool related to the Bolivar 1 well.
Income Taxes
Potential income tax benefour are not recognized in the
accounts until realization is more likely than not. Our company adopted ASC
740-10, Accounting for Income Taxes, as of our inception. Pursuant to ASC 740-10
our company is required to compute deferred tax asset benefour for net operating
losses carried forward. Potential benefit of net operating losses have not been
recognized in these consolidated financial statements because our company cannot
be assured it is more likely than not it will utilize the net operating losses
carried forward in future years.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
Our company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC
260-10. ASC 260-10 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings
(loss) per share (EPS) on the face of the statement of operations. Basic EPS is
computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS
gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the
period. Diluted EPS excludes all potentially dilutive shares if their effect is
anti-dilutive.
As of September 30, 2009 and 2008, there were 6,526,666 and
6,526,666 warrants outstanding, respectively that were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because the effect would have
been anti-dilutive. These warrants reflect the 5 for 1 reverse stock split that
was effective November 7, 2008.
As of September 30, 2009 and 2008 there were $0 and $1,900,000
of convertible notes outstanding, respectively that were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because the effect would have
been anti-dilutive.
The basic and diluted net loss per share calculation has been
adjusted for the five for one reverse stock split, effective November 7, 2008.
Stock Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, our company adopted the provisions
of ASC 718-10 requiring, that compensation cost relating to share-based payment
transactions be recognized in the financial statements. The cost is measured at
the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is
recognized as an expense over the employees requisite service period (generally
the vesting period of the equity award). Prior to January 1, 2006, our company
accounted for share-based compensation to employees in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees (APB No. 25) and related interpretations. The implementation of ASC
718-10did not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of our
company.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our companys
consolidated operations except our Colombian subsidiary, which uses the
Colombian peso as the functional currency. Our companys U.S. operations and
Colombian operations do not engage in transactions other than in their
functional currencies. As such, our company had no material earnings impact from
foreign currency transaction gains and losses. The assets and liabilities of our
companys Colombian subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars based on the
current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Colombian income and
expenses are translated at average rates for the periods presented.
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Translation adjustments have no effect on net income and are
included in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders equity. Our
company has an immaterial deferred tax liability due to a translation gain.
Comprehensive Income
ASC 220-10, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes
standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and our
components in the financial statements. Cumulative income resulting from the
translation of our companys consolidated financial statements of $1,072 are
recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at September 30, 2009.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued ASC 105-10. This standard establishes the FASB Accounting Standards
Codification as the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB.
The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP but is intended to simplify
user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all literature related
to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting standard documents
will be superseded. ASC 105-10 will be effective beginning in the Company's
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, and its adoption is not expected to have an
impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 810-10, which modifies how a
company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not
controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. ASC 810-10
clarifies that the determination of whether a company is required to consolidate
an entity is based on, among other things, an entity's purpose and design and a
company's ability to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly
impact the entity's economic performance. ASC 810-10 requires an ongoing
reassessment of whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a variable
interest entity and requires additional disclosures about a company's
involvement in variable interest entities. ASC 810-10 will be effective as of
the beginning of the Company's fiscal year 2011. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact, if any, of adoption of ASC 810-10 on its consolidated
financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued ASC 105-10. ASC 105-10 is intended
to improve financial reporting by indentifying a consistent framework, or
hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial
statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. This statement became
effective on November 15, 2008 and did not have a material effect on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, FASB issued ASC 815-10. ASC 815-10 requires a
company with derivative instruments to disclose information that should enable
financial statement users to understand how and why a company uses derivative
instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted
for under ASC 815-10 and how derivative instruments and related hedged items
affect a companys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.
ASC 815-10 is effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year
2010. Because ASC 815-10 applies only to financial statement disclosure, it will
not have any impact on our consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, FASB issued ASC 805-10. ASC 805-10 defines a
business combination as a transaction or other event in which an acquirer
obtains control of one or more businesses. Under ASC 805-10, all business
combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method (previously
referred to as the purchase method), under which the acquirer measures all
identified assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests in
the acquiree at their acquisition date fair values. Certain forms of contingent
consideration and certain acquired contingencies are also recorded at their
acquisition date fair values. ASC 805-10 also requires that most acquisition
related costs be expensed in the period incurred. ASC 805-10 is effective for us
beginning in our first quarter of fiscal year 2010. ASC 805-10 will change our
accounting for business combinations on a prospective basis.
In December 2007, FASB issued ASC 810-10. ASC 810-10 requires a
company to recognize noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as
minority interests) as a separate component in the equity section of the
consolidated statement of financial position. It also requires the amount of
consolidated net income specifically attributable to the noncontrolling
interests be identified in the consolidated statement of income. ASC 810-10 also
requires changes in ownership interest to be accounted for similarly, as equity
transactions; and when a subsidiary is
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deconsolidated, any retained noncontrolling equity investment
in the former subsidiary and the gain or loss on the deconsolidation of the
subsidiary be measured at fair value. ASC 810-10 is effective for us beginning
in our first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The adoption of this statement is not
expected to have a material effect on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
Item 3. Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risks.
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to
provide the information required by this Item.
Item
4T. Controls and Procedures.
Managements Report on Disclosure Controls and
Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports
filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the
Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information
is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president (our
principal executive officer) our chief financial officer (our principal
financial officer and principal accounting officer) to allow for timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of September 30, 2009, the end of our quarter covered by
this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of our president (our principal executive officer) our chief
financial officer (our principal financial officer and principal accounting
officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our president (our principal
executive officer) our chief financial officer (our principal financial officer
and principal accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly
report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial
Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over
financial reporting that occurred during our quarter ended September 30, 2009
that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
controls over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal Proceedings.
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings
against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material
proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our
directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder,
is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Much of the information included in this quarterly report
includes or is based upon estimates, projections or other "forward looking
statements". Such forward looking statements include any projections or
estimates made by us and our management in connection with our business
operations. While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon
which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment
regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary,
sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions
or other future performance suggested herein.
Such estimates, projections or other "forward looking
statements" involve various risks and uncertainties as outlined below. We
caution the reader that important factors in some cases have affected and, in
the future, could materially affect actual results and cause actual results to
differ materially from the results expressed in any such estimates, projections
or other "forward looking statements".
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Our common shares are considered speculative during the
development of our new business operations. Prospective investors should
consider carefully the risk factors set out below.
Risks Related to Our Business
Because we may never earn revenues from our operations, our
business may fail and then investors may lose all of their investment in our
company.
We have no history of revenues from operations. We have never
had significant operations and have no significant assets. We have yet to
generate positive earnings and there can be no assurance that we will ever
operate profitably. Our company has a limited operating history. If our business
plan is not successful and we are not able to operate profitably, then our stock
may become worthless and investors may lose all of their investment in our
company.
We expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable
future. We recognize that if we are unable to generate significant revenues from
future acquisitions, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations.
There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that
we will prove successful, and we can provide no assurance that we will generate
any revenues or ever achieve profitability. If we are unsuccessful in addressing
these risks, our business will fail and investors may lose all of their
investment in our company.
We have a history of losses and have negative cash flows
from operations, which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as
a going concern.
We have not generated any revenues since our incorporation and
we will continue to incur operating expenses without revenues until we are in
commercial deployment. To date we have had negative cash flows from operations
and we have been dependent on sales of our equity securities and debt financing
to meet our cash requirements and have incurred net losses from inception to
September 30, 2009 of $(4,298,240). Our net cash used in operations for the
three months ended September 30, 2009 was $873,360. As of September 30, 2009 we
had working capital deficit of ($2,556,444). We do not expect positive cash flow
from operations in the near term. There is no assurance that actual cash
requirements will not exceed our estimates. In particular, additional capital
may be required in the event that drilling and completion costs increase beyond
our expectations; or we encounter greater costs associated with general and
administrative expenses or offering costs. The occurrence of any of the
aforementioned events could adversely affect our ability to meet our business
plans. We cannot provide assurances that we will be able to successfully execute
our business plan. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability
to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to continue as a going concern,
investors will likely lose all of their investments in our company.
There is no assurance that we will operate profitably or will
generate positive cash flow in the future. In addition, our operating results in
the future may be subject to significant fluctuations due to many factors not
within our control, such as the unpredictability of when customers will purchase
our services, the size of customers purchases, the demand for our services, and
the level of competition and general economic conditions. If we cannot generate
positive cash flows in the future, or raise sufficient financing to continue our
normal operations, then we may be forced to scale down or even close our
operations.
We will depend almost exclusively on outside capital to pay for
the continued exploration and development of our properties. Such outside
capital may include the sale of additional stock and/or commercial borrowing.
There is no guarantee that sufficient capital will continue to be available to
meet these continuing development costs or that it will be on terms acceptable
to us. The issuance of additional equity securities by us would result in a
significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders.
Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will
increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
If we are unable to obtain financing in the amounts and on
terms deemed acceptable to us, we may be unable to continue our business and as
a result may be required to scale back or cease operations of our business, the
result of which would be that our stockholders would lose some or all of their
investment.
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A decline in the price of our common stock could affect our
ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our
operations.
A prolonged decline in the price of our common stock could
result in a reduction in the liquidity of our common stock and a reduction in
our ability to raise capital. Because our operations have been and will be
primarily financed through the sale of equity securities, a decline in the price
of our common stock could be especially detrimental to our liquidity and our
continued operations. Any reduction in our ability to raise equity capital in
the future would force us to reallocate funds from other planned uses and would
have a significant negative effect on our business plans and operations,
including our ability to develop new products and continue our current
operations. If our stock price declines, we may not be able to raise additional
capital or generate funds from operations sufficient to meet our obligations.
We have a limited operating history and if we are not
successful in continuing to grow our business, then we may have to scale back or
even cease our ongoing business operations.
We have no history of revenues from operations and have yet to
generate positive earnings and there can be no assurance that we will ever
operate profitably. The success of our company is significantly dependent on a
successful acquisition, drilling, completion and production program. Our
companys operations will be subject to all the risks inherent in the
establishment of a developing enterprise and the uncertainties arising from the
absence of a significant operating history. We may be unable to locate
recoverable reserves or operate on a profitable basis. We are in the development
stage and potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally
encountered by enterprises in the development stage. If our business plan is not
successful, and we are not able to operate profitably, investors may lose some
or all of their investment in our company.
Because of the early stage of development and the nature of
our business, our securities are considered highly speculative.
Our securities must be considered highly speculative, generally
because of the nature of our business and the early stage of our development. We
are engaged in the business of exploring and, if warranted, developing
commercial reserves of oil and gas. Our properties are in the exploration stage.
Accordingly, we have not generated any revenues nor have we realized a profit
from our operations to date and there is little likelihood that we will generate
any revenues or realize any profits in the short term. Any profitability in the
future from our business will be dependent upon locating and developing economic
reserves of oil and gas, which itself is subject to numerous risk factors as set
forth herein. Since we have not generated any revenues, we will have to raise
additional monies through the sale of our equity securities or debt in order to
continue our business operations.
Nature of Oil and Gas Exploration and Development involves
many risks that we may not be able to overcome.
Oil and gas exploration and development is very competitive and
involves many risks that even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful
evaluation may not be able to overcome. As with any petroleum property, there
can be no assurance that oil or gas will be extracted from any of the properties
subject to our exploration and production contracts. Furthermore, the
marketability of any discovered resource will be affected by numerous factors
beyond our control. These factors include, but are not limited to, market
fluctuations of prices, proximity and capacity of pipelines and processing
equipment, equipment availability and government regulations (including, without
limitation, regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure,
allowable production, importing and exporting of oil and gas and environmental
protection). The extent of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the
combination of these factors may result in us not receiving an adequate return
on invested capital.
The marketability of natural resources will be affected by
numerous factors beyond our control which may result in us not receiving an
adequate return on invested capital to be profitable or viable.
The marketability of natural resources which may be acquired or
discovered by us will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control. These
factors include market fluctuations in oil and gas pricing and demand, the
proximity and capacity of natural resource markets and processing equipment,
governmental regulations, land tenure, land use, regulation concerning the
importing and exporting of oil and gas and environmental protection
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regulations. The exact effect of these factors cannot be
accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in us not
receiving an adequate return on invested capital to be profitable or viable.
Oil and gas operations are subject to comprehensive
regulation which may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in
excess of those anticipated causing an adverse effect on our company.
Oil and gas operations are subject to federal, state, and local
laws relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating
removal of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into
the environment. Oil and gas operations are also subject to federal, state, and
local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and safety standards by
regulating the design and use of drilling methods and equipment. Various permits
from government bodies are required for drilling operations to be conducted; no
assurance can be given that such permits will be received. Environmental
standards imposed by federal, provincial, or local authorities may be changed
and any such changes may have material adverse effects on our activities.
Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require
capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect
on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other
environmental damages which we may elect not to insure against due to
prohibitive premium costs and other reasons. To date we have not been required
to spend any material amount on compliance with environmental regulations.
However, we may be required to do so in the future and this may affect our
ability to expand or maintain our operations.
Exploratory drilling involves many risks and we may become
liable for pollution or other liabilities which may have an adverse effect on
our financial position.
Drilling operations generally involve a high degree of risk.
Hazards such as unusual or unexpected geological formations, power outages,
labor disruptions, blow-outs, sour gas leakage, fire, inability to obtain
suitable or adequate machinery, equipment or labor, and other risks are
involved. We may become subject to liability for pollution or hazards against
which we cannot adequately insure or which we may elect not to insure. Incurring
any such liability may have a material adverse effect on our financial position
and operations.
Any change to government regulation/administrative practices
may have a negative impact on our ability to operate and our profitability.
The business of resource exploration and development is subject
to regulation relating to the exploration for, and the development, upgrading,
marketing, pricing, taxation, and transportation of oil and gas and related
products and other matters. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing
operations and activities of oil and gas exploration and development operations
could have a material adverse impact on our business. In addition, there can be
no assurance that income tax laws, royalty regulations and government incentive
programs related to the properties subject to our exploration and production
contracts and the oil and gas industry generally, will not be changed in a
manner which may adversely affect our progress and cause delays, inability to
explore and develop or abandonment of these interests.
Permits, leases, licenses, and approvals are required from a
variety of regulatory authorities at various stages of exploration and
development. There can be no assurance that the various government permits,
leases, licenses and approvals sought will be granted in respect of our
activities or, if granted, will not be cancelled or will be renewed upon expiry.
There is no assurance that such permits, leases, licenses, and approvals will
not contain terms and provisions which may adversely affect our exploration and
development activities.
All or a portion of our interest in our properties may be
lost if we are unable to obtain significant additional financing, as we are
required to make significant expenditures on the exploration and development of
our properties.
Our ability to continue exploration and, if warranted,
development of our properties will be dependent upon our ability to raise
significant additional financing. If we are unable to obtain such financing, a
portion of our interest in our properties may be lost or our properties may be
lost entirely and revert back to the government of Colombia. We have limited
financial resources and no material cash flow from operations and we are
dependent for funds on our ability to sell our common shares, primarily on a
private placement basis. There can be no assurance that we will be
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able to obtain financing on that basis in light of factors such
as the market demand for our securities, the state of financial markets
generally and other relevant factors.
We anticipate that we may need to obtain additional bank
financing or sell additional debt or equity securities in future public or
private offerings. There can be no assurance that additional funding will be
available to us for exploration and development of our projects or to fulfill
our obligations under the applicable petroleum prospecting licenses. Although
historically we have announced additional financings to proceed with the
development of some of our properties, there can be no assurance that we will be
able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such
financing will be favorable. Failure to obtain such additional financing could
result in delay or indefinite postponement of further exploration and
development of our projects with the possible loss of our petroleum prospecting
licenses.
We will require substantial funds to enable us to decide
whether our non-producing properties contain commercial oil and gas deposits and
whether they should be brought into production, and if we cannot raise the
necessary funds we may never be able to realize the potential of these
properties.
Our decision as to whether our unproved properties contain
commercial oil and gas deposits and should be brought into production will
require substantial funds and depend upon the results of exploration programs
and feasibility studies and the recommendations of duly qualified engineers,
geologists, or both. This decision will involve consideration and evaluation of
several significant factors including but not limited to: (1) costs of bringing
a property into production, including exploration and development work,
preparation of production feasibility studies, and construction of production
facilities; (2) availability and costs of financing; (3) ongoing costs of
production; (4) market prices for the oil and gas to be produced; (5)
environmental compliance regulations and restraints; and (6) political climate,
governmental regulation and control. If we are unable to raise the funds
necessary to properly evaluate our unproved properties, then we may not be able
to realize any potential of these properties.
We have licenses in respect of our properties, but our
properties may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, or transfers which
have not been recorded or detected through title searches, and are subject to a
governmental right of participation, resulting in a possible claim against any
future revenues generated by such properties.
We have licenses with respect to our oil and gas properties and
we believe our interests are valid and enforceable given that they have been
granted directly by the government of Colombia, although we have not obtained an
opinion of counsel or any similar form of title opinion to that effect. However,
these licenses do not guarantee title against all possible claims. The
properties may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, or transfers which
have not been recorded or detected through title research. If the interests in
our properties are challenged, we may have to expend funds defending any such
claims and may ultimately lose some or all of any revenues generated from the
properties if we lose our interest in such properties.
The majority of our projects are located in Colombia where
oil and gas exploration activities may be affected in varying degrees by
political and government regulations which could have a negative impact on our
ability to continue our operations.
The majority of our projects in which we have participation
stakes are located in Colombia. Exploration activities in Colombia may be
affected in varying degrees by political instabilities and government
regulations relating to the oil and gas industry. Any changes in regulations or
shifts in political conditions are beyond our control and may adversely affect
our business. Operations may be affected in varying degrees by government
regulations with respect to restrictions on production, price controls, export
controls, income taxes, expropriations of property, environmental legislation
and safety. The status of Colombia as a developing country may make it more
difficult for us to obtain any required financing for our projects. The effect
of all these factors cannot be accurately predicted. Notwithstanding the
progress achieved in restructuring Colombia political institutions and
revitalizing its economy, the present administration, or any successor
government, may not be able to sustain the progress achieved. While the Colombia
economy has experienced growth in recent years, such growth may not continue in
the future at similar rates or at all. If the economy of Colombia fails to
continue its growth or suffers a recession, we may not be able to continue our
operations in that country. We do not carry political risk insurance.
The potential profitability of oil and gas ventures depends
upon factors beyond the control of our company.
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The potential profitability of oil and gas properties is
dependent upon many factors beyond our control. For instance, world prices and
markets for oil and gas are unpredictable, highly volatile, potentially subject
to governmental fixing, pegging, controls, or any combination of these and other
factors, and respond to changes in domestic, international, political, social,
and economic environments. Additionally, due to world-wide economic uncertainty,
the availability and cost of funds for production and other expenses have become
increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to project. These changes and events
may materially affect our financial performance.
Adverse weather conditions can also hinder drilling operations.
A productive well may become uneconomic in the event water or other deleterious
substances are encountered which impair or prevent the production of oil and/or
gas from the well. In addition, production from any well may be unmarketable if
it is impregnated with water or other deleterious substances. The marketability
of oil and gas which may be acquired or discovered will be affected by numerous
factors beyond our control. These factors include the proximity and capacity of
oil and gas pipelines and processing equipment, market fluctuations of prices,
taxes, royalties, land tenure, allowable production and environmental
protection. The extent of these factors cannot be accurately predicted but the
combination of these factors may result in our company not receiving an adequate
return on invested capital.
Competition in the oil and gas industry is highly
competitive and there is no assurance that we will be successful in acquiring
the licenses.
The oil and gas industry is intensely competitive. We compete
with numerous individuals and companies, including many major oil and gas
companies, which have substantially greater technical, financial and operational
resources and staffs. Accordingly, there is a high degree of competition for
desirable oil and gas properties for drilling operations and necessary drilling
equipment, as well as for access to funds. There can be no assurance that the
necessary funds can be raised or that any projected work will be completed.
There are other competitors that have operations in the properties in Colombia
and the presence of these competitors could adversely affect our ability to
acquire additional property interests.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
Trading of our stock may be restricted by the SECs Penny
Stock regulations which may limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our
stock
.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted
regulations which generally define penny stock to be any equity security that
has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price
of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are
covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice
requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established
customers and accredited investors. The term accredited investor refers
generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals
with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or
$300,000 jointly with their spouse. The penny stock rules require a
broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from
the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared
by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and
level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide
the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the
compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and
monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in
the customer's account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and
salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in
writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in
writing before or with the customer's confirmation. In addition, the penny stock
rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt
from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination
that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the
purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements
may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary
market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently,
these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our
securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest
in and limit the marketability of, our common stock.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sales
practice requirements may also limit a stockholders ability to buy and sell our
stock.
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In addition to the penny stock rules described above, FINRA
has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer,
a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment
is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced
securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make
reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customers financial status,
tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations
of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative
low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA
requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their
customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our
stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
Trading in our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board is
limited and sporadic making it difficult for our shareholders to sell their
shares or liquidate their investments
.
Shares of our common stock are currently quoted on the OTC
Bulletin Board. The trading price of our common stock has been subject to wide
fluctuations. Trading prices of our common stock may fluctuate in response to a
number of factors, many of which will be beyond our control. The stock market
has generally experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often
been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of companies
with no current business operation. There can be no assurance that trading
prices and price earnings ratios previously experienced by our common stock will
be matched or maintained. These broad market and industry factors may adversely
affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating
performance.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market
price of a company's securities, securities class-action litigation has often
been instituted. Such litigation, if instituted, could result in substantial
costs for us and a diversion of management's attention and resources.
Because of the early stage of development and the nature of
our business, our securities are considered highly speculative.
Our securities must be considered highly speculative, generally
because of the nature of our business and the early stage of its development. We
are engaged in the business of exploring and, if warranted, developing
commercial reserves of oil and gas. Our properties are primarily in the
exploration stage only. Accordingly, we have not generated any revenues nor have
we realized a profit from our operations to date and there is little likelihood
that we will generate any revenues or realize any profits in the short term. Any
profitability in the future from our business will be dependent upon locating
and developing economic reserves of oil and gas, which itself is subject to
numerous risk factors as set forth herein. Since we have not generated any
revenues, we will have to raise additional monies through the sale of our equity
securities or debt in order to continue our business operations.
We do not intend to pay dividends on any investment in the
shares of stock of our company.
We have never paid any cash dividends and currently do not
intend to pay any dividends for the foreseeable future. To the extent that we
require additional funding currently not provided for in our financing plan, our
funding sources may prohibit the payment of a dividend. Because we do not intend
to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come
through an increase in the stocks price. This may never happen and investors
may lose all of their investment in our company.
Risks Related to Our Company
Our By-laws contain provisions indemnifying our officers and
directors against all costs, charges and expenses incurred by them
.
Our By-laws contain provisions with respect to the
indemnification of our officers and directors against all costs, charges and
expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment,
actually and reasonably incurred by him, including an amount paid to settle an
action or satisfy a judgment in a civil, criminal or administrative action or
proceeding to which he is made a party by reason of his being or having been one
of our directors or officers.
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Investors' interests in our company will be diluted and
investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share if we issue
additional shares or raise funds through the sale of equity securities
.
Our constating documents authorize the issuance of 150,000,000
shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. In the event that we are
required to issue any additional shares or enter into private placements to
raise financing through the sale of equity securities, investors' interests in
our company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book
value per share depending on the price at which such securities are sold. If we
issue any such additional shares, such issuances also will cause a reduction in
the proportionate ownership and voting power of all other shareholders. Further,
any such issuance may result in a change in our control.
Our By-laws do not contain anti-takeover provisions which
could result in a change of our management and directors if there is a take-over
of our company
.
We do not currently have a shareholder rights plan or any
anti-takeover provisions in our By-laws. Without any anti-takeover provisions,
there is no deterrent for a take-over of our company, which may result in a
change in our management and directors.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of
Proceeds.
Effective March 23, 2009, we arranged for the issuance of
100,000 shares of our common stock to Felipe Pimienta Barrios. These shares
replace the 500,000 shares of common stock issued on January 29, 2009, pursuant
to the terms of an executive employment agreement. The original 500,000 shares
were to have been issued as post-split shares and have been cancelled in favor
of the issuance of the 100,000 post-split shares.
We have issued all of the shares to one non-US persons (as that
term is defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933) in an offshore
transaction relying on Regulation S and/or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of
1933.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K
Number
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Description
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(3)
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Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
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3.1
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Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to
our registration statement on form SB-2 filed on January 6, 2006)
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3.2
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By-laws (incorporated by reference to our registration
statement on form SB-2 filed on January 6, 2006)
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3.3
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Articles of Merger (incorporated by reference to our
current report on Form 8-k filed on May 1, 2007)
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Number
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Description
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3.4
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Certificate of Change (incorporated by reference to our
current report on Form 8-k filed on May 1, 2007)
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3.5
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Articles of Merger filed with the Nevada Secretary of
State on March 27, 2008, effective April 11, 2008 (incorporated by
reference to our current report on Form 8-k filed on April 11, 2008)
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(10)
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Material Contracts
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10.1
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Share Exchange Agreement among all shareholders of
PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI and our company dated September 30, 2007
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
October 3, 2007)
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10.2
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Commercial Agreement for the Talora Block between
Petroleum Equipment International (PEI), David Craven, and dated October
24, 2006 for 20% participation stake in the Tolara Block near Bogotá,
Colombia (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K
filed on October 3, 2007)
|
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10.3
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Buenavista Assignment Agreement between UTI, PetroSouth
Energy Corp., BVI, Petroleum Equipment International Ltda. dated August
30, 2007 for participation stake in the Buenavista Block near Bogotá,
Colombia (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K
filed on October 3, 2007)
|
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10.4
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Carbonera Exploration and Exploitation Contract
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
October 29, 2007)
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10.5
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Convertible Promissory Note dated January 17, 2008
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
February 1, 2008)
|
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10.6
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Farmout Agreement North Semitropic Prospect dated
February 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form
8-K filed on February 12, 2008)
|
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10.7
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March 25, 2008 letter of intent with Slope County Oil
Company (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K
filed on April 3, 2008)
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10.8
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Convertible Promissory Note dated March 10, 2008
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
April 3, 2008)
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10.9
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Convertible Promissory Note dated February 5, 2008 and
entered into on April 30, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current
report, on Form 8-K filed on May 1, 2008)
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10.10
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Convertible Promissory Note dated June 2, 2008
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
June 9, 2008)
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10.11
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Assignment of Farmout Interest dated June 16, 2008
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
June 26, 2008)
|
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10.12
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Consulting agreement between our company and Summit
Consulting Limited dated effective the 2
nd
day of July 2008
(incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on
July 29, 2008)
|
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10.13
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Executive Employment Agreement with Felipe Pimienta
Barrios (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K
filed on January 30, 2009)
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Number
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Description
|
|
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10.14
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Amending Agreement
with Summit Consulting Limited (incorporated by reference to our current
report, on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2009)
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10.15
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Agreement between
Petrosouth Energy Corporation Sucursal Colombia and Delavco Energy Colombia
Inc. Sucursal Colombia (incorporated by reference to our current report,
on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2009)
|
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10.16
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Promissory Note
dated September 22, 2009 (incorporated by reference to our current report,
on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2009)
|
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(14)
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Code of Ethics
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14.1
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Code of Ethics
(incorporated by reference to our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on
September 28, 2007)
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(21)
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Subsidiaries
of the Small Business Issuer
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21.1
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PetroSouth Energy
Corp. BVI, a British Virgin Islands corporation
Petrosouth Energy Corporation Sucursal Colombia, a Colombian corporation
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(31)
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Section 302
Certifications
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31.1*
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CEO
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
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31.2*
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CFO
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
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(32)
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Section 906
Certification
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32.1*
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CEO
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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32.2*
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CFO
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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*filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP.
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(Registrant)
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Dated: November 19, 2009
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/s/
Shane Reeves
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Shane Reeves
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President and Director
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(Principal Executive Officer)
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Dated: November 19, 2009
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/s/
Felipe Pimenta Barrios
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Felipe Pimenta Barrios
|
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Chief Financial Officer and Director
|
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(Principal Financial Officer and Principal
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Accounting Officer)
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