Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2008 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
S QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For
the
quarterly period ended March 31,
2008.
or
£ TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For
the
transition period from
_______________________ to ___________________________
Commission
File Number: 000-52446
CACTUS
VENTURES, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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88-0378336
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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251
Jeanell Dr., Suite 3,
Carson
City, NV
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89703
(Zip
Code)
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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702-234-4148
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
_______________________________________________________
(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.S Yes£ No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller 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 £
Accelerated filer £
Non-accelerated
filer £ (Do
not check if a smaller reporting
company) Smaller
reporting company S
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). S Yes £ No
As
of May
6, 2008, there were 11,155,008 shares of common stock, $.01 par value, issued
and outstanding.
1
PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company without
audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include
only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial
position, results of operations and cash flows at March 31, 2008 and 2007 and
for the periods then ended have been made. Certain information and
footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of
America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these
condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2007 audited
financial statements. The results of operations for the periods ended
March 31, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results
for the full year.
2
CACTUS
VENTURES, INC.
CONDENSED
BALANCE SHEET
March
31,
2008 and December 31, 2007
ASSETS
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2008
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2007
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|||||||||
Current
assets
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|||||||||||
Cash
in bank
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$
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2,290
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$
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2,314
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|||||||
Deposits
on hand
|
0
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0
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|||||||||
Inventory
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0
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0
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|||||||||
Total
current assets
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2,290
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2,314
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|||||||||
Equipment
and parts
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0
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0
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|||||||||
(Less)
Accumulated depreciation
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0
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0
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|||||||||
0
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0
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||||||||||
0
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|||||||||||
Total
assets
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$
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2,290
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$
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2,314
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|||||||
LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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|||||||||||
Current
liabilities
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|||||||||||
Accounts
Payable
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$
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9,178
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$
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2,357
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|||||||
Accrued
legal fees
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2,860
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3,038
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|||||||||
Accrued
interest
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4,800
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3,678
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|||||||||
State
corporate tax payable
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0
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0
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|||||||||
Total
current liabilities
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16,838
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9,072
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|||||||||
Notes
payable related parties
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38,997
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35,959
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|||||||||
Total
liabilities
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55,835
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45,031
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|||||||||
Shareholders'
deficit
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|||||||||||
Preferred
stock, 10,000,000 shares , $.01 par value
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|||||||||||
authorized,
0 outstanding
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|||||||||||
Common
stock, 100,000,000 shares, $.01 par value
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|||||||||||
authorized,
11,155,008 outstanding
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23,098
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23,098
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|||||||||
Paid
in capital
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152,337
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152,337
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|||||||||
Retained
deficit
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(228,980)
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(218,152)
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|||||||||
Total
shareholders' deficit
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(53,545)
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(42,717)
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|||||||||
Total
liabilities and shareholders' deficit
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$
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2,290
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$
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2,314
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|||||||
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
3
CACTUS
VENTURES, INC.
CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For
the
three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
2008
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2007
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||||||||
Sales
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$
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0
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$
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0
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|||||
Cost
of Goods
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0
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0
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|||||||
Gross
profit
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0
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0
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|||||||
Expenses
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|||||||||
Bank
charges
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24
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0
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|||||||
Other
costs
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6,821
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0
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|||||||
Professional
fees
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2,860
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0
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|||||||
Total
expenses
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9,705
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0
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|||||||
Net
loss from operations
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(9,705)
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0
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|||||||
Other
income (expense)
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|||||||||
Loss
on sale
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0
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||||||||
Interest
expense
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(1,123)
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(435)
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|||||||
State
corporate tax expense
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0
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0
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|||||||
(1,123)
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(435)
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||||||||
Net
income (loss)
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$
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(10,828)
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$
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(435)
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|||||
Loss
per common share
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$
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(0.01)
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$
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(0.01)
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|||||
Weighted
average of
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|||||||||
shares
outstanding
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11,155,008
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11,155,008
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
4
CACTUS
VENTURES, INC.
CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-INDIRECT METHOD
For
the
three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
2008
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2007
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|||||||||
CASH
FLOWS FROM
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||||||||||
OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
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||||||||||
Net
income (loss)
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$
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(10,828)
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$
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(435)
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||||||
Adjustment
to reconcile net to net cash
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||||||||||
provided
by operating activities
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||||||||||
Increase
in accounts payable
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6,821
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|||||||||
Increase
in legal fees payable
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(178)
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(3,500)
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||||||||
Increase
in accrued interest
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1,123
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435
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||||||||
Increase
in state franchise tax
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0
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0
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||||||||
Loss
on transfer of assets
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0
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|||||||||
Rounding
error
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0
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0
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||||||||
NET
CASH PROVIDED
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||||||||||
BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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(3,062)
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(3,500)
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||||||||
INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
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||||||||||
Assets
transferred
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0
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|||||||||
NET
CASH USED IN
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||||||||||
INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
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0
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0
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||||||||
FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
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||||||||||
Sale
of common stock
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0
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0
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||||||||
Related
party notes
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3,038
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3,500
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||||||||
NET
CASH REALIZED
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||||||||||
FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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3,038
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3,500
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||||||||
INCREASE
IN CASH
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||||||||||
AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS
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(24)
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0
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||||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
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||||||||||
at
the beginning of the year
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2,314
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466
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||||||||
CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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||||||||||
AT
YEAR END
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$
|
2,290
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$
|
466
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
5
Cactus
Ventures, Inc.
Footnotes
to the Condensed Financial Statements
March
31,
2008 and 2007
1.
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Organization
and basis of presentation
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Basis
of
presentation
The
accompanying interim condensed financial statements are unaudited, but in the
opinion of management of Cactus Ventures, Inc. (the Company), contain all
adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present
fairly the financial position at March 31 2008, the results of operations for
the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, and cash flows for the three
months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007. The balance sheet as of
December 31, 2007 is derived from the Company’s audited financial
statements.
Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although management of the Company
believes that the disclosures contained in these financial statements are
adequate to make the information presented therein not misleading. For further
information, refer to the financial statements and the notes thereto included
in
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported
amounts of revenues and expense during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
The
results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008 are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the
full
fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.
Description
of business
The
Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 6,
1997. The Company for the past several years has had no
activity. Cactus Ventures, Inc. (the “Company) is a shell entity that
is in the market for a merger with an appropriate company.
Net
loss
per share
Basic
earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common
stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the period.
6
Cactus
Ventures, Inc.
Footnotes
to the Condensed Financial Statements
March
31,
2008 and 2007
2.
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New
accounting pronouncements
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The
following accounting pronouncements if implemented would have no effect on
the
financial statements of the Company.
In
June
2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation
No. 48, Accounting
for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an Interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes a comprehensive model
of how a company should recognize, measure, present, and disclose in its
financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or
expects to take on a tax return.
In
March
2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 161, Disclosures
about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 161).
SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133, Accounting
for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. It requires qualitative
disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative
disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative
instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features
in
derivative agreements. This statement is effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business
Combinations (SFAS 141R). SFAS 141R significantly changes the
accounting for business combinations in a number of areas including the
treatment of contingent consideration, preacquisition contingencies, transaction
costs, in-process research and development, and restructuring costs. In
addition, under SFAS 141R, changes in an acquired entity's deferred tax
assets and uncertain tax positions after the measurement period will impact
income tax expense. SFAS 141R is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008.
The
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached consensuses on EITF Issue
No. 06-04, Accounting
forDeferred
Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar
Life
Insurance Arrangements (EITF 06-04) and EITF Issue No. 06-10, Accounting
forDeferred
Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment
Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements (EITF 06-10), which require
that a company recognize a liability for the postretirement benefits associated
with endorsement and collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance
arrangements. Cactus is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the
provisions of EITF 06-04 and EITF 06-10 will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
3.
Related party transaction
Various
founders of the Company have performed consulting services for which the Company
has paid them consulting fees as voted on
during the initial board of directors meeting. There were no monies paid during
the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
The
Company borrowed $3,038 from various related parties and shareholders of the
Company for working capital purposes as of March 31, 2008.
4.
|
Going
concern
|
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities
and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the
accompanying financial statements, the company has a net loss of $10,828, a
negative working capital deficiency of $3,062 and a stockholders’ deficiency of
$228,980. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. The ability to the Company to continue
as a going concern is dependent on the company’s ability to raise additional
funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do
not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the company is unable
to
continue as a going concern.
7
ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENT NOTICE
This
Form
10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose
any statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical
fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting
the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,”
“estimate” or “continue” or comparable terminology are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve
substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially
depending on a variety of factors, many of which are not within our
control. These factors include but are not limited to economic
conditions generally and in the industries in which we may participate;
competition within our chosen industry, including competition from much larger
competitors; technological advances and failure to successfully develop business
relationships.
Description
of Business.
We
were
formed as a Nevada corporation on October 6, 1997 originally under the name
Zurich U.S.A., Inc. We were engaged in the design and distribution of
sunglasses from our inception in 1997 until 2001. We encountered
numerous problems with various vendors. On July 10, 2006, we changed
our name to Cactus Ventures, Inc. and began focusing our efforts on seeking
a
business opportunity. We have been attempting to locate and negotiate
with a business entity for the merger of that target company into the
Company. In certain instances, a target company may wish to become a
subsidiary of the Company or may wish to contribute assets to the Company rather
than merge. No assurances can be given that the Company will be
successful in locating or negotiating with any target company. The
Company will provide a method for a foreign or domestic private company to
become a reporting (“public”) company whose securities are qualified for trading
in the United States secondary market.
The
Company intends to seek, investigate, and if warranted, acquire an interest
in a
business opportunity. We are not restricting our search to any
particular industry or geographical area. We may therefore engage in
essentially any business in any industry. Our management has
unrestricted discretion in seeking and participating in a business opportunity,
subject to the availability of such opportunities, economic conditions and
other
factors.
The
selection of a business opportunity in which to participate is complex and
extremely risky and will be made by management in the exercise of its business
judgment. There is no assurance that we will be able to identify and
acquire any business opportunity which will ultimately prove to be beneficial
to
our company and shareholders.
Because
we have no specific business plan or expertise, our activities are subject
to
several significant risks. In particular, any business acquisition or
participation we pursue will likely be based on the decision of management
without the consent, vote, or approval of our shareholders.
Sources
of Opportunities
We
anticipate that business opportunities may arise from various sources, including
officers and directors, professional advisers, securities broker-dealers,
venture capitalists, members of the financial community, and others who may
present unsolicited proposals.
We
will
seek potential business opportunities from all known sources, but will rely
principally on the personal contacts of our officers and directors as well
as
indirect associations between them and other business and professional
people. Although we do not anticipate engaging professional firms
specializing in business acquisitions or reorganizations, we may retain such
firms if management deems it in our best interests. In some
instances, we may publish notices or advertisements seeking a potential business
opportunity in financial or trade publications.
Criteria
We
will
not restrict our search to any particular business, industry or geographical
location. We may acquire a business opportunity in any stage of
development. This includes opportunities involving “start up” or new
companies. In seeking a business venture, management will base their
decisions on the business objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation
in
the real value of our company. We will not be controlled by an
attempt to take advantage of an anticipated or perceived appeal of a specific
industry, management group, or product.
In
analyzing prospective business opportunities, management will consider the
following factors:
·
|
available
technical, financial and managerial
resources;
|
·
|
working
capital and other financial
requirements;
|
·
|
the
history of operations, if any;
|
·
|
prospects
for the future;
|
·
|
the
nature of present and expected
competition;
|
·
|
the
quality and experience of management services which may be available
and
the depth of the management;
|
·
|
the
potential for further research, development or
exploration;
|
·
|
the
potential for growth and expansion;
|
·
|
the
potential for profit;
|
·
|
the
perceived public recognition or acceptance of products, services,
trade or
service marks, name identification; and other relevant
factors.
|
Generally,
our management will analyze all available factors and make a determination
based
upon a composite of available facts, without relying on any single
factor.
8
Methods
of Participation of Acquisition
Management
will review specific businesses and then select the most suitable opportunities
based on legal structure or method of participation. Such structures
and methods may include, but are not limited to, leases, purchase and sale
agreements, licenses, joint ventures, other contractual arrangements, and may
involve a reorganization, merger or consolidation
transaction. Management may act directly or indirectly through an
interest in a partnership, corporation, or other form of organization.
Procedures
As
part
of the our investigation of business opportunities, officers and directors
may
meet personally with management and key personnel of the firm sponsoring the
business opportunity. We may visit and inspect material facilities,
obtain independent analysis or verification of certain information provided,
check references of management and key personnel, and conduct other reasonable
measures.
We
will
generally ask to be provided with written materials regarding the business
opportunity. These materials may include the following:
·
|
descriptions
of product, service and company history; management
resumes;
|
·
|
financial
information;
|
·
|
available
projections with related assumptions upon which they are
based;
|
·
|
an
explanation of proprietary products and
services;
|
·
|
evidence
of existing patents, trademarks or service marks or rights
thereto;
|
·
|
present
and proposed forms of compensation to
management;
|
·
|
a
description of transactions between the prospective entity and its
affiliates;
|
·
|
relevant
analysis of risks and competitive
conditions;
|
·
|
a
financial plan of operation and estimated capital
requirements;
|
·
|
and
other information deemed relevant.
|
Competition
We
expect
to encounter substantial competition in our efforts to acquire a business
opportunity. The primary competition is from other companies
organized and funded for similar purposes, small venture capital partnerships
and corporations, small business investment companies and wealthy
individuals.
Employees
We
do not
currently have any employees but rely upon the efforts of our officer and
director to conduct our business. We do not have any employment or
compensation agreements in place with our officers and directors although they
are reimbursed for expenditures advanced on our behalf.
Description
of Property.
We
do not
currently own any property. We utilize office space in the residence
of our President at no cost. We will not seek independent office
space until we pursue a viable business opportunity and recognize income.
Results
of Operations for the Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
The
Company had general and administrative expenses during the three months ended
March 31, 2008 of $9,805 and interest expense of $1,123 resulting in a net
loss
of $10,828. During the same period in 2007, the Company experienced
$-0- in general and administrative expenses and $435 in interest expense
resulting in a net loss of $435. The Company anticipates incurring
expenses relative to its SEC reporting obligations which will include legal
and
accounting expenses.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
AtMarch
31, 2008,
the Company’s total assets consisted of $2,290 in cash. Liabilities at
March 31, 2008 totaled $55,835 and consisted of $4,800 in accrued interest,
$2,860 in accrued legal fees and $38,997 in notes payable to related
parties.
Need
for Additional Financing
The
Company has no material commitments for the next twelve months. The Company
has
a capital deficit and its current liquidity needs cannot be met by cash on
hand.
As a result,
our
independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern. In the past, the Company has relied on
capital contributions from shareholders to supplement operating capital when
necessary. The Company anticipates that it will receive sufficient
contributions from shareholders to continue operations for at least the next
twelve months. However, there are no agreements or understandings to this
effect. Should the Company require additional capital, it may sell common
stock, take loans from officers, directors or shareholders or enter into debt
financing agreements.
9
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not
required by smaller reporting companies.
ITEM
4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Our
management with the participation and under the supervision of our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer reviewed and evaluated the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act)
as of
the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon their evaluation,
our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the
end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and
sufficient to ensure that we record, process, summarize, and report information
required to be disclosed in the reports we filed under the Exchange Act within
the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules
and
regulations.
There
were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting,
known to the chief executive officer or the chief financial officer, that
occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected,
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control
over financial reporting.
PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
None.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
The
Company's business is subject to numerous risk factors, including the
following.
The
Company has had
very limited operating history and no revenues or earnings from
operations. The Company has no significant assets or financial resources.
The Company will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without
corresponding revenues, at least until the consummation of a business
combination. This may result in the Company incurring a net operating loss
which
will increase continuously until the Company can consummate a business
combination with a target company. There is no assurance that the Company can
identify such a target company and consummate such a business
combination.
Our
proposed
business plan is speculative in nature. The success of the
Company's proposed plan of operation will depend to a great extent on the
operations, financial condition and management of the identified target company.
While management will prefer business combinations with entities having
established operating histories, there can be no assurance that the Company
will
be successful in locating candidates meeting such criteria. In the event the
Company completes a business combination, of which there can be no assurance,
the success of the Company's operations will be dependent upon management of
the
target company and numerous other factors beyond the Company's control.
The
Company is and
will continue to be an insignificant participant in the business of seeking
mergers with and acquisitions of business entities. A large number of
established and well-financed entities, including venture capital firms, are
active in mergers and acquisitions of companies which may be merger or
acquisition target candidates for the Company. Nearly all such entities have
significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial
capabilities than the Company and, consequently, the Company will be at a
competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and
successfully completing a business combination. Moreover, the Company will
also
compete with numerous other small public companies in seeking merger or
acquisition candidates.
Our
management has
limited time to devote to our business. While seeking a
business combination, management anticipates devoting only a limited amount
of
time per month to the business of the Company. The Company's sole officer has
not entered into a written employment agreement with the Company and he is
not
expected to do so in the foreseeable future. The Company has not obtained key
man life insurance on its officer and director. Notwithstanding the combined
limited experience and time commitment of management, loss of the services
of
this individual would adversely affect development of the Company's business
and
its likelihood of continuing operations.
The
Company's
officer and director participates in other business ventures which may compete
directly with the Company. Additional conflicts of interest and non-arms
length transactions may also arise in the future. Management has
adopted a policy that the Company will not seek a merger with, or acquisition
of, any entity in which any member of management serves as an officer, director
or partner, or in which they or their family members own or hold any ownership
interest.
Reporting
requirements may delay or preclude an acquisition. Section 13
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") requires companies
subject thereto to provide certain information about significant acquisitions
including certified financial statements for the company acquired covering
one
or two years, depending on the relative size of the acquisition. The time and
additional costs that may be incurred by some target companies to prepare such
financial statements may significantly delay or essentially preclude
consummation of an otherwise desirable acquisition by the Company. Acquisition
prospects that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited
statements may not be appropriate for acquisition so long as the reporting
requirements of the Exchange Act are applicable.
The
Company has
neither conducted, nor have others made available to it, market research
indicating that demand exists for the transactions contemplated by the
Company. Even in the event demand exists for a merger or acquisition of
the type contemplated by the Company, there is no assurance the Company will
be
successful in completing any such business combination.
The
Company's
proposed operations, even if successful, will in all likelihood result in the
Company engaging in a business combination with only one business entity.
Consequently, the Company's activities will be limited to those engaged in
by
the business entity which the Company merges with or acquires. The Company's
inability to diversify its activities into a number of areas may subject the
Company to economic fluctuations within a particular business or industry and
therefore increase the risks associated with the Company's operations.
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Potential
for being
classified an Investment Company. Although the Company will be
subject to regulation under the Exchange Act, management believes the Company
will not be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
insofar as the Company will not be engaged in the business of investing or
trading in securities. In the event the Company engages in business combinations
which result in the Company holding passive investment interests in a number
of
entities, the Company could be subject to regulation under the Investment
Company Act of 1940. In such event, the Company would be required to register
as
an investment company and could be expected to incur significant registration
and compliance costs. The Company has obtained no formal determination from
the
Securities and Exchange Commission as to the status of the Company under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and, consequently, any violation of such Act
could subject the Company to material adverse consequences.
A
business
combination involving the issuance of the Company's common stock will, in all
likelihood, result in shareholders of a target company obtaining a controlling
interest in the Company. Any such business combination may require
shareholders of the Company to sell or transfer all or a portion of the
Company's common stock held by them. The resulting change in control of the
Company will likely result in removal of the present officer and director of
the
Company and a corresponding reduction in or elimination of his participation
in
the future affairs of the Company. Currently, there are no pending
acquisitions, business combinations or mergers.
The
Company's
primary plan of operation is based upon a business combination with a business
entity which, in all likelihood, will result in the Company issuing securities
to shareholders of such business entity. The issuance of previously
authorized and unissued common stock of the Company would result in reduction
in
percentage of shares owned by the present shareholders of the Company and would
most likely result in a change in control or management of the Company.
Federal
and state
tax consequences will, in all likelihood, be major considerations in any
business combination the Company may undertake. Currently, such
transactions may be structured so as to result in tax-free treatment to both
companies, pursuant to various federal and state tax provisions. The Company
intends to structure any business combination so as to minimize the federal
and
state tax consequences to both the Company and the target company; however,
there can be no assurance that such business combination will meet the statutory
requirements of a tax-free reorganization or that the parties will obtain the
intended tax-free treatment upon a transfer of stock or assets. A non-qualifying
reorganization could result in the imposition of both federal and state taxes
which may have an adverse effect on both parties to the transaction.
Management
of the
Company will request that any potential business opportunity provide audited
financial statements. One or more attractive business opportunities may
choose to forego the possibility of a business combination with the Company
rather than incur the expenses associated with preparing audited financial
statements. In such case, the Company may choose to obtain certain assurances
as
to the target company's assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses prior to
consummating a business combination, with further assurances that an audited
financial statement would be provided after closing of such a
transaction. Closing documents relative thereto may include
representations that the audited financial statements will not materially differ
from the representations included in such closing documents.
Our
stock will
become subject to the Penny Stock rules, which impose significant restrictions
on the Broker-Dealers and may affect the resale of our
stock. Our stock will become subject to Penny Stock
trading rules, and investors will experience resale restrictions and a lack
of
liquidity. A penny stock is generally a stock that:
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is
not listed on a national securities exchange or
Nasdaq;
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is
listed in "pink sheets" or on the NASD OTC Bulletin
Board;
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has
a price per share of less than $5.00;
and
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is
issued by a company with net tangible assets less than $5
million.
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The
penny
stock trading rules impose additional duties and responsibilities upon
broker-dealers and salespersons effecting purchase and sale transactions in
common stock and other equity securities, including:
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determination
of the purchaser's investment
suitability;
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delivery
of certain information and disclosures to the purchaser;
and
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receipt
of a specific purchase agreement from the purchaser prior to effecting
the
purchase transaction.
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Due
to
the Penny Stock rules, many broker-dealers will not effect transactions in
penny
stocks except on an unsolicited basis. When our common stock becomes
subject to the penny stock trading rules,
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such
rules may materially limit or restrict the ability to resell our
common
stock, and
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the
liquidity typically associated with other publicly traded equity
securities may not exist.
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It
is possible that
a liquid market for our stock will never develop and you will not be able to
sell your stock. There is no assurance a market will be made
in our stock. If no market exists, you will not be able to sell your
shares publicly, making your investment of little or no value.
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF
PROCEEDS.
The
Company did not sell or issue any securities during the period covered by this
report.
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None
ITEM
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
No
matters were submitted during the period covered by this report to a vote of
security holders.
ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
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ITEM
6. EXHIBITS.
Copies
of
the following documents are included as exhibits to this report pursuant to
Item
601 of Regulation S-K.
Exhibit
No.
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Title
of Document
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Location
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31.1
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Certification
of the Principal Executive Officer/ Principal Financial Officer pursuant
to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Attached
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32.1
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Certification
of the Principal Executive Officer/ Principal Financial Officer pursuant
to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
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Attached
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*
The Exhibit attached to this Form 10-Q shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or
otherwise subject to liability under that section, nor shall it be deemed
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific
reference in such filing.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
CACTUS
VENTURES, INC.
Date: May
7,
2008 By: /s/
Diane S. Button
Diane S. Button, President and Chief Financial Officer
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