Cannonau Corp. - Quarter Report: 2010 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
X . QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
. TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from ______ to _______
Commission File Number 333-1145876
PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Nevada |
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(State of incorporation) |
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1016 W. University Ave. Ste. 218
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(Address of principal executive offices)
(623) 221-5546
(Registrants telephone number)
with a copy to:
Carrillo Huettel, LLP
3033 Fifth Ave. Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone (619) 399-3090
Facsimile (619) 399-0120
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. .
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 | . | Smaller Reporting Company | X . |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). . Yes X . No
As of May 11, 2010, there were 38,749,000 shares of the registrants $.001 par value common stock issued and outstanding.
PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP. *
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 3 |
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 12 |
ITEM 3. | QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 18 |
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 18 |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 19 |
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | 19 |
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 19 |
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 19 |
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | 19 |
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | 19 |
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | 20 |
*Please note that throughout this Quarterly Report, except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this report to Company, PBEC, we, us and our are references to Pacific Blue Energy Corp.
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2010
Balance Sheets (unaudited)
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
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Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
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Notes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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General and Administrative | 9,757 | 420 | 36,238 |
Management Fees | 20,500 | 900 | 93,457 |
Professional Fees | 24,050 | 4,200 | 73,675 |
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Total Operating Expenses | 54,307 | 5,520 | 203,370 |
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Net Loss | (54,307) | (5,520) | (203,370) |
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Net Loss per Share Basic and Diluted | | |
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted | 37,436,111 | 37,000,000 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 | For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 | Accumulated from April 3, 2007 (Date of Inception) to March 31, 2010 |
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Net loss for the period | (54,307) | (5,520) | (203,370) |
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Shares issued for services | | | 50,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (2,163) | (200) | 19,909 |
Due to a related party | | 3,700 | |
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Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | (56,470) | (2,020) | (133,461) |
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Proceeds from related parties | 28,700 | | 51.139 |
Proceeds from common share issuances | 25,000 | | 82,000 |
Proceeds from common shares subscribed | 20,000 | | 20,000 |
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Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | 73,700 | | 153,139 |
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Increase in Cash | 17,230 | (2,020) | 19,678 |
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Cash Beginning of Period | 2,448 | 4,073 | |
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Cash End of Period | 19,678 | 2,053 | 19,678 |
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(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1.
Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business
Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (formerly Descanso Agency Inc.) (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 3, 2007. The Company is a development stage company that intends to open travel agencies specializing in Mexican tourism. Its activities to date have been limited to capital formation, organization and development of its business plan and limited operations.
Going Concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has generated no revenues to date and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate significant earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had a working capital deficit of $33,956 and an accumulated deficit of $203,370. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability to raise equity or debt financing, and the attainment of profitable operations from the Company's future business. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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Basis of Presentation
These financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in US dollars. The Companys fiscal year-end is December 31.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and 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 financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to stock-based compensation and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Companys estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.
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Interim Financial Statements
These interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year or for any future period.
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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. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had no cash equivalents.
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
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Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing Diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti dilutive.
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Comprehensive Loss
ASC 220, Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the financial statements. As at March 31, 2010, the Company has no items that represent comprehensive loss and, therefore, has not included a schedule of comprehensive loss in the financial statements.
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Financial Instruments
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. It establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. It prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Companys financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820 and ASC 825, the fair value of our cash is determined based on Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, to require reporting entities to separately disclose the amounts and business rationale for significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and separately present information regarding purchase, sale, issuance, and settlement of Level 3 fair value measures on a gross basis. This standard, for which the Company is currently assessing the impact, is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 with the exception of disclosures regarding the purchase, sale, issuance, and settlement of Level 3 fair value measures which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.
In January 2010, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC 505, Equity, where entities that declare dividends to shareholders that may be paid in cash or shares at the election of the shareholders are considered to be a share issuance that is reflected prospectively in EPS, and is not accounted for as a stock dividend. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009 and is to be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements.
In October 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to certain revenue arrangements that include software elements. This standard clarifies the existing accounting guidance such that tangible products that contain both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the products essential functionality, shall be excluded from the scope of the software revenue recognition accounting standards. Accordingly, sales of these products may fall within the scope of other revenue recognition standards or may now be within the scope of this standard and may require an allocation of the arrangement consideration for each element of the arrangement. This standard, for which the Company is currently assessing the impact, will become effective on January 1, 2011.
In October 2009, FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to the accounting for revenue in arrangements with multiple deliverables including how the arrangement consideration is allocated among delivered and undelivered items of the arrangement. Among the amendments, this standard eliminated the use of the residual method for allocating arrangement considerations and requires an entity to allocate the overall consideration to each deliverable based on an estimated selling price of each individual deliverable in the arrangement in the absence of having vendor-specific objective evidence or other third party evidence of fair value of the undelivered items. This standard also provides further guidance on how to determine a separate unit of accounting in a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement and expands the disclosure requirements about the judgments made in applying the estimated selling price method and how those judgments affect the timing or amount of revenue recognition. This standard, for which the Company is currently assessing the impact, will become effective on January 1, 2011.
In August 2009, FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to the measurement of liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis. This standard clarifies how a company should measure the fair value of liabilities and that restrictions preventing the transfer of a liability should not be considered as a factor in the measurement of liabilities within the scope of this standard. This standard is effective for the Company on October 1, 2009. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material effect on the Companys financial statements.
The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On September 30, 2009, the Company adopted changes issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to the authoritative hierarchy of GAAP. These changes establish the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The FASB will no longer issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts; instead the FASB will issue Accounting Standards Updates. Accounting Standards Updates will not be authoritative in their own right as they will only serve to update the Codification. These changes and the Codification itself do not change GAAP. Other than the manner in which new accounting guidance is referenced, the adoption of these changes had no impact on the Companys financial statements.
Effective June 30, 2009, the Company adopted a new accounting standard issued by the FASB related to the disclosure requirements of the fair value of the financial instruments. This standard expands the disclosure requirements of fair value (including the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate fair value) of certain financial instruments to interim period financial statements that were previously only required to be disclosed in financial statements for annual periods. In accordance with this standard, the disclosure requirements have been applied on a prospective basis and did not have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance now codified as ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, aside from those issued by the SEC. ASC 105 does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. The adoption of ASC 105 did not have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements, but did eliminate all references to pre-codification standards.
In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC 855, Subsequent Events, which establishes general standards of for the evaluation, recognition and disclosure of events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date. Although there is new terminology, the standard is based on the same principles as those that currently exist in the auditing standards. The standard, which includes a new required disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events, is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 855 did not have a material effect on the Companys financial statements.
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Related Party Transactions
a)
As at March 31, 2010, the Company owed $23,725 (December 31, 2009 - $5,025) to a shareholder of the Company. The amount owing is unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand.
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As at March 31, 2010, the Company owed $10,000 (December 31, 2009 - $nil) to a shareholder of the Company. The amount owing is unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
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Common Stock
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On January 28, 2010, the Company issued 125,000 common shares of the Company at $0.20 per common share for proceeds of $25,000.
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On February 11, 2010, the Company received proceeds of $20,000 for the issuance of 100,000 common shares which were issued in April 2010. See Note 5.
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PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
(formerly Descanso Agency Inc.)
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
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Subsequent Events
In accordance with ASC 855, we have evaluated subsequent events through May 11, 2010, the date of issuance of the financial statements, and did not have any material recognizable subsequent events other than the noted:
On April 5, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of Ship Ahoy, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company in exchange for $300,000 and the issuance of 1,000,000 common shares of the Company.
On April 21, 2010, the Company issued 174,000 common shares for proceeds of $57,000, of which $20,000 was received prior to March 31, 2010.
On May 5, 2010, the Company issued 100,000 common shares at $1.20 per share for consulting services.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OR PLAN OF OPERATION
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections. We may use words such as anticipate, expect, intend, plan, believe, foresee, estimate and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted. You should read this report completely and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. The forward looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of this report and should be evaluated with consideration of any changes occurring after the date of this Report. We will not update forward-looking statements even though our situation may change in the future and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
GENERAL
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 3, 2007 under the name Descanso Agency, Inc. Originally incorporated to enter the travel industry by establishing a specialized service travel company that serves the needs of Mexican and United States wedding planners, travel agents, and clients seeking upscale personal attention at unique hotels and spas located in Mexico. Our core business plan was intended to focus on the wedding and party destination travel. However, due to a lack of available financing, the Company ceased its current operations in September 2009 relating to the travel industry and began seeking out viable alternatives.
However, on October 16, 2009, we filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Nevada Secretary of State to change our name to Pacific Blue Energy Corp. The name change reflected the Company's refocused business as an independent alternative energy company.
Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. Our common stock has been quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board since January 14, 2008, originally traded under the symbol DSAY.OB. On November 6, 2009, we began trading under our current symbol of PBEC.OB.
CURRENT BUSINESS OPERATIONS
We have begun the process of approaching potential investment partners and have also begun seeking out potential opportunities, including joint venture opportunities, to move forward with our new business model. We will attempt to finance our operations through a combination of privately placed debt and/or equity. And with the recent alignment of a number of positive factors including technical advances, tax incentives, rising environmental awareness and the state of the economy; the availability of clean, affordable, solar- and wind-powered electricity to power homes and small businesses is becoming a reality.
On December 7, 2009, we entered into a Product Sales Agreement (the "Agreement") with Siliken Renewable Energy, Inc. ("Siliken"), pursuant to which the Company is to purchase and sell products manufactured by Siliken. Siliken is in the business of manufacturing and selling photovoltaic modules and related products, namely solar panels, inverters and racking ("Products").
We believe that we are positioning the Company to take advantage of technological advances, recent federal renewable energy and other tax incentives, and a revitalized interest in the environment that will drive the coming surge in the U.S. and global alternative/renewable energy market.
Description of Business
Effective as of March 31, 2010, the Company has completed the following:
Effective November 6, 2009, the Registrant implemented a 4-for-1 forward split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, whereby every share of common stock held was exchanged for 4 shares of common stock. As a result, the issued and outstanding shares of common stock was increased from 9,250,000 prior to the forward split to 37,000,000 immediately following the forward split.
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On December 7, 2009, Siliken Renewable Energy, Inc. entered into a Product Sales Agreement with Pacific Blue Energy Corp., pursuant to which the Company will purchase products manufactured by Siliken. Siliken is in the business of manufacturing and selling photovoltaic modules and related products, namely solar panels, inverters and racking.
Subsequent to March 31, 2010:
On April 5, 2010, Pacific Blue Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation, (the Registrant) closed a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "MIPA"), whereby the Registrant acquired 100% of the membership interests in Ship Ahoy, LLC, a Arizona limited liability company ("Ship Ahoy").
Ship Ahoy's assets consist of approximately 154 acres of land located 30 miles east of Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County, the land is more specifically described by Assessor's Parcel Number 406-07-004 (the "Property"). Additionally, Ship Ahoy owns a 52.5% economic interest in a wind farm project know as the Sunshine Wind Park (the "Sunshine Wind Park") which is also to be located in Coconino County, Arizona. The economic interest in the Sunshine Wind Park grants Ship Ahoy the right to a continuing 52.5% interest in connection with the development of the Sunshine Wind Park.
The Registrant acquired 100% of the Membership Interests of Ship Ahoy for consideration consisting of: (i) three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); and, (ii) the issuance of one million restricted shares (1,000,000) of the Registrant's common stock, par value $0.001.
On April 7, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Registrant nominated Mr. George M. Buckingham to become the Companys Chief Operating Officer. On April 7, 2010, Mr. Buckingham accepted the appointment.
Our Strategy
As opportunities become available and appear attractive to our management we will attempt to raise such funds necessary to conduct the appropriate due diligence and research to determine if it would be beneficial to the Company in both the short and long term. Our current management believes that current market conditions are creating situations that could result in the opportunity for viable opportunities as an alternative energy company.
It is anticipated that funding for the next twelve months will be required to maintain our operations. Attempts are ongoing to raise funds through private placements and said attempts will continue throughout 2010. We may also use various debt instruments as well as public offerings to raise needed capital during 2010. There can be no assurance, however, that any of these methods of financing will be successful in helping fund our operations.
The operating expenses will increase as we undertake our plan of operations. The increase will be attributable to the continuing acquisition programs and continued professional fees that will be incurred.
Regulatory Requirements
Government Regulation
The market for electricity generation products is heavily influenced by foreign, U.S. federal, state and local government regulations and policies concerning the electric utility industry, as well as policies promulgated by electric utilities. These regulations and policies often relate to electricity pricing and technical interconnection of customer-owned electricity generation. In the U.S. and in a number of other countries, these regulations and policies are being modified and may continue to be modified. These fees could increase the cost to our future customers using our solar power products and make them less desirable, thereby harming our business, prospects, results of operations and financial condition. We anticipate that our solar power products and their installation will be subject to oversight and regulation in accordance with national and local ordinances relating to building codes, safety, environmental protection, utility interconnection and metering and related matters. Any new government regulations or utility policies pertaining to our solar power products may result in significant additional expenses to us and our resellers and their customers and, as a result, could cause a significant reduction in demand for our solar power products.
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Environmental Issues and Regulations
In addition to those we have identified, we continue to seek markets that allow for the generation and sale of electricity by third party developers. We also believe that we will apply for and receive all environmental permits necessary to conduct our business. We are not aware of any pending or threatened environmental investigation, proceeding or action by foreign, federal, state or local agencies, or third parties involving our current facilities. Any failure by us to control the use of or to restrict adequately the discharge of hazardous substances could subject us to substantial financial liabilities, operational interruptions and adverse publicity, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If successful, we will become subject to a variety of foreign, federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations related to generation and delivery of electricity and the purchase, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials. In some cases, these laws provide local utilities with monopoly rights, adversely constraining our ability to easily penetrate economically attractive markets. In other cases, if we fail to comply with present or future environmental laws and regulations, we could be subject to fines, suspension of production or a cessation of operations. In addition, under some foreign, federal, state and local statutes and regulations, a governmental agency may seek recovery and response costs from operators of property where releases of hazardous substances have occurred or are ongoing, even if the operator was not responsible for the release or otherwise was not at fault.
Dependence on Government Subsidies and Incentives
Various subsidies and tax incentive programs exist at the federal, state and local level to encourage the adoption of solar power including capital cost rebates, performance-based incentives, feed-in tariffs, tax credits and net metering. Capital cost rebates provide funds to customers based on the cost or size of a customers solar power system. Government policies, in the form of regulation and incentives, have accelerated the adoption of solar technologies by businesses and consumers.
Performance-based incentives provide funding to a customer based on the energy produced by their solar system. Under a feed-in tariff subsidy, the government sets prices that regulated utilities are required to pay for renewable electricity generated by end-users. The prices are set above market rates and may be differentiated based on system size or application. Feed-in tariffs pay customers for solar power system generation based on kilowatt-hours produced, at a rate generally guaranteed for a period of time. Tax credits reduce a customers taxes at the time the taxes are due. Net metering programs allow a customer, who generates more energy than used, to sell electricity back to the utility, which will spin the meter backwards. During these periods, the customer lends electricity to the grid, retrieving an equal amount of power at a later time. Net metering programs enable end-users to sell excess solar electricity to their local utility in exchange for a credit against their utility bills. Net metering programs are usually combined with rebates, and do not provide cash payments if delivered solar electricity exceeds their utility bills.
Renewable Energy Certificates
In addition, several states have adopted renewable portfolio standards (RPS), which mandate that a certain portion of electricity delivered to customers come from a set of eligible renewable energy resources. Under a renewable portfolio standard, the government requires regulated utilities to supply a portion of their total electricity in the form of renewable electricity. Some programs further specify that a portion of the renewable energy quota must be from solar electricity. A utility can receive credit for renewable energy produced by a third party by either purchasing the electricity directly from the producer or paying a fee to obtain the right to renewable energy generated but used by the generator or sold to another party. This Renewable Energy Credit allows the utility to add this electricity to its RPS requirement total without actually expending the capital for generating facilities.
Despite the benefits of solar power, there are also certain risks and challenges faced by solar power. Solar power is currently dependent on government subsidies to promote acceptance by mass markets. We believe that the near-term growth in the solar energy industry depends significantly on the continued availability and size of these government subsidies and on the ability of the industry to reduce the cost of generating solar electricity. The market for solar energy products is, and will continue to be, heavily dependent on public policies that support growth of solar energy. There can be no assurances that such policies will continue. Decrease in the level of rebates, incentives or other governmental support for solar energy would have an adverse affect on our ability to sell our products.
Challenges Facing Solar Power
The solar power industry must overcome the following challenges to achieve widespread commercialization of its products:
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Decrease Per Kilowatt-hour Cost to Customer. In most cases, the current cost of solar electricity is greater than the cost of retail electricity from the utility network. While government programs and consumer preference have accelerated the use of solar power for on-grid applications, product cost remains one of the largest impediments to growth. To provide an economically attractive alternative to conventional electricity network power, the solar power industry must continually reduce manufacturing and installation costs.
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Achieve Higher Conversion Efficiencies. Increasing the conversion efficiency of solar cells reduces the material and assembly costs required to build a solar panel with a given generation capacity. Increased conversion efficiency also reduces the amount of rooftop space required for a solar power system, thus lowering the cost of installation per consumer.
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Improve Product Appearance. We believe that aesthetics are a barrier to wider adoption of solar power products, particularly among residential consumers. Historically, residential and commercial customers have resisted solar power products, in part, because most solar panels are perceived as unattractive.
Ultimately, federal and state government, and locally sponsored, support for the solar industry is expected to reduce or stop. At or before that time, solar technologies must be priced, as a function of purchase price and performance, to compete cost effectively with traditional electricity generating technologies.
Marketing
PV Solar Electricity
According to a report released in July, 2009, by IntertechPira, a market research firm in the UK, the global photovoltaic (PV) market is expected to double within the next five years, reaching US$48 billion by 2014. Wafer-based silicon will continue as the dominant technology, but amorphous thin-film and cadmium telluride (CdTe) technologies will gain ground, and are expected to account for a combined 22% of the market by 2014.
Wind Power
There is huge and growing global demand for emissions-free wind power, which can be installed quickly, virtually everywhere in the world. Wind energy has grown into an important player in the worlds energy markets, with the 2008 market for turbine installations worth about $56.5 billion. Over the past ten years, global wind power capacity has continued to grow at an average cumulative rate of over 30%, and 2008 was another record year with more than 27 GW of new installations, bringing the total up to over 120 GW. The United States passed Germany to become the number one market in wind power, and Chinas total capacity doubled for the fourth year in a row.
Insurance
We do not maintain any insurance and do not intend to maintain insurance in the future. Because we do not have any insurance, if we are made a party to a liability action, we may not have sufficient funds to defend the litigation. If that occurs a judgment could be rendered against us that could cause us to cease operations.
Competition
The market for solar power products is competitive and continually evolving. We expect to face increased competition, which may result in our inability to develop sustaining revenue. We will compete with companies large and small, public and private, and some will be suppliers as well as competitors and well known such as; groSolar, Sunpower, Sunwize, BP Solar, Evergreen Solar and GE Solar. Chinese companies have made significant inroads in manufacturing and are currently leading the production of solar panels or modules. Many of our competitors have established a stronger market position than ours and have larger resources and recognition than we have. In addition, the solar power market in general competes with other sources of renewable energy and conventional power generation.
We believe that the key competitive factors in the market for solar products include:
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power efficiency and performance;
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price;
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quality, and warranty coverage and length;
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aesthetic appearance of solar installations;
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strength of distribution relationships; and,
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knowledgeable sales and installation personnel.
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Offices
Our offices are currently located at 1016 W. University Avenue, Suite 218 in Flagstaff, AZ and our telephone number is (623) 221-5546. As of the date of this filing, we have not sought to move or change our office site. We rent, on a monthly basis, approximately 189 square feet of industrial/office space for $274.05 per month. The space we lease is utilized for general office purposes. It is our belief that the our space is adequate for our immediate needs. Additional space may be required as we expand our operations. We do not foresee any significant difficulties in obtaining any required additional space. We do not own any real estate.
Employees; Identification of Certain Significant Employees
Joel Franklin, our chief executive officer and director devotes approximately 60 hours a week of his time to our operations. We currently have no other employees, other than our officers and directors. We also frequently use third party consultants to assist in the completion of various projects. Third parties are instrumental to keep the development of projects on time and on budget.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Operating Revenues
We have not generated any revenues since inception.
Operating Expenses and Net Loss
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were $54,307 compared with $5,520 for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase of $48,787 was attributed to management fees of $20,500 payable at $6,000 per month to the Companys President in addition to $2,500 of management bonus that was paid during the current quarter, and increase of $19,850 of professional costs relating to legal, accounting, and audit expenses resulting from the Companys Form 10-K filing for December 31, 2009 and legal costs incurred for share issuances during the current quarter.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As at March 31, 2010, the Companys cash balance and total assets were $19,678 compared to $2,448 as at December 31, 2009. The increase in total assets is attributed to the cash proceeds received from the issuance of common shares during the period along with proceeds from loans payable. As at March 31, 2010, the Company had total liabilities of $53,634 compared with total liabilities of $27,097 as at December 31, 2009. The increase in total liabilities is attributed to issuances of loans payable totaling $28,700 during the period along with increase of $11,000 in accrued liabilities relating to accrued accounting and audit fees incurred by the Company. This was offset by a decrease of $13,163 of accounts payable due primarily to the payment of outstanding expenditures from the cssh financing received from the Company during the period.
Cashflow from Operating Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company used $56,470 of cash for operating activities compared to the use of $2,020 of cash for operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase in the use of cash for operating activities was attributed to higher levels of operating activity for the Company during fiscal 2010 based on the fact that the Company had new financing during the period.
Cashflow from Financing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company received $73,700 of proceeds from financing activities compared to $nil during the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase in the proceeds received from financing activities was attributed to $28,700 in financing from loans payable, received of $25,000 in common shares issuances, and $20,000 in common stock subscriptions for common shares that were issued subsequent to March 31, 2010.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no material transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future impact on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenues or expenses.
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Critical Accounting Policies
We have identified the following critical accounting policies which were used in the preparation of our financial statements.
Financial Instruments
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and ASC 825, Financial Instruments, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. It establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. It prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Companys financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820 and ASC 825, the fair value of our cash is determined based on Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. We believe that the recorded values of all of our other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure, to require reporting entities to separately disclose the amounts and business rationale for significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and separately present information regarding purchase, sale, issuance, and settlement of Level 3 fair value measures on a gross basis. This standard, for which the Company is currently assessing the impact, is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009 with the exception of disclosures regarding the purchase, sale, issuance, and settlement of Level 3 fair value measures which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010.
In January 2010, the FASB issued an amendment to ASC 505, Equity, where entities that declare dividends to shareholders that may be paid in cash or shares at the election of the shareholders are considered to be a share issuance that is reflected prospectively in EPS, and is not accounted for as a stock dividend. This standard is effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009 and is to be applied on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a significant impact on the Companys financial statements.
In October 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to certain revenue arrangements that include software elements. This standard clarifies the existing accounting guidance such that tangible products that contain both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the products essential functionality, shall be excluded from the scope of the software revenue recognition accounting standards. Accordingly, sales of these products may fall within the scope of other revenue recognition standards or may now be within the scope of this standard and may require an allocation of the arrangement consideration for each element of the arrangement. This standard is effective commencing January 1, 2011 and is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements.
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In October 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to the accounting for revenue in arrangements with multiple deliverables including how the arrangement consideration is allocated among delivered and undelivered items of the arrangement. Among the amendments, this standard eliminated the use of the residual method for allocating arrangement considerations and requires an entity to allocate the overall consideration to each deliverable based on an estimated selling price of each individual deliverable in the arrangement in the absence of having vendor-specific objective evidence or other third party evidence of fair value of the undelivered items. This standard also provides further guidance on how to determine a separate unit of accounting in a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement and expands the disclosure requirements about the judgments made in applying the estimated selling price method and how those judgments affect the timing or amount of revenue recognition. This standard is effective commencing January 1, 2011 and is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements.
In August 2009, the FASB issued an amendment to the accounting standards related to the measurement of liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis. This standard clarifies how a company should measure the fair value of liabilities and that restrictions preventing the transfer of a liability should not be considered as a factor in the measurement of liabilities within the scope of this standard. This standard is effective for the Company on October 1, 2009 and is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements
Going Concern
We have not attained profitable operations and is dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue any extensive acquisitions and exploration activities. For these reasons, our auditors stated in their report on our audited financial statements that they have substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern without further financing.
Future Financings
We will continue to rely on equity sales of our common shares in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of the equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund planned acquisitions and exploration activities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant 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 are material to stockholders.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Managements Quarterly Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by our company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2010, due to the material weaknesses resulting from not having an Audit Committee or a financial expert on our Board of Directors and our failure to maintain appropriate cash controls. Please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on April 8, 2010, for a complete discussion relating to the foregoing evaluation of Disclosures and Procedures.
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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2010, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. No federal, state or local governmental agency is presently contemplating any proceeding against the Company. No director, executive officer or affiliate of the Company or owner of record or beneficially of more than five percent of the Company's common stock is a party adverse to the Company or has a material interest adverse to the Company in any proceeding.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
1.
Sales of Equity Securities for Cash:
On January 27, 2010, the Registrant issued 125,000 shares of its common stock to Christopher S. Bright in exchange for $25,000.
On February 8, 2010, the Company accepted $20,000 from Christopher S. Bright in exchange for 100,000 shares of the Registrants common stock, par value $0.001.
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Issuance of Equity Securities in exchange for services:
None.
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Convertible Securities:
None.
4.
Outstanding Warrants:
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
Exhibit |
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Number | Description of Exhibit | Filing |
3.01 | Articles of Incorporation | Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on September 5, 2007. |
3.01a | Restated Articles of Incorporation | Incorporated by reference to our Current Report Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 29, 2009. |
3.02 | Bylaws | Incorporated by reference to our Registration Statement Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on September 5, 2007. |
10.01 | Subscription Agreement between PBEC and Jesse MacNeill dated November 17, 2009 | Filed with the SEC on November 17, 2009 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
10.02 | Product Sales Agreement between PBEC and Siliken Renewable Energy dated December11, 2009 | Filed with the SEC on December 11, 2009 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
10.03 | Subscription Agreement between PBEC and Christopher S. Bright dated January 28, 2010. | Filed with the SEC on January 28, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
10.04 | Subscription Agreement between PBEC and Christopher S. Bright dated February 23, 2010 | Filed with the SEC on February 23, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
10.05 | Office Lease Agreement | Filed with the SEC on March 22, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
10.06 | Membership Interest Purchase Agreement | Filed with the SEC on April 8, 2010 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
14.1 | Code of Ethics | Filed with the SEC on December 9, 2009 as part of our Current Report on Form 8-K. |
31.01 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 | Filed herewith. |
31.02 | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 | Filed herewith. |
32.01 | CEO and CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act | Filed herewith. |
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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.
PACIFIC BLUE ENERGY CORP.
Dated: May 11, 2010
By:
/s/ Joel Franklin
JOEL FRANKLIN
President and CEO
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