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CKX LANDS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2010 September (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
 
Commission File Number 1-31905

CKX Lands, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Louisiana
 
72-0144530
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
700 Pujo Street, Suite 200
   
Lake Charles, LA
 
70601
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
     
 
(337) 493-2399
 
 
(Registrant’s telephone number)
 

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.
Yes  x  No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes  x  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     ¨
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 ¨  No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,942,495
 

 
CKX Lands, Inc.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarter ended September 30, 2010
 
Table of Contents

   
Page
Part I.   Financial Information
   
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
       
a.
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (Unaudited)
 
1
b.
Statements of Income for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
 
2
c.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
 
3
d.
Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
 
4
e.
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
5-6
       
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
7-8
       
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
8
       
Part II. Other Information
   
       
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
9
       
 
Signature
 
10
 
 
 

 

Part I – Financial Information
 
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
CKX Lands, Inc.
Balance Sheets
September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
(Unaudited)

   
2010
   
2009
 
Assets
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,761,643     $ 3,977,106  
Certificates of deposit
    240,000       720,000  
Accounts receivable
    157,575       162,356  
Prepaid expense and other assets
     53,886       36,225  
Total current assets
    4,213,104       4,895,687  
Securities available for sale
    1,989,698       1,793,866  
Certificates of deposit
    490,000       240,000  
Property and equipment:
               
Building and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $74,994 and $70,447, respectively
    9,062       13,609  
Timber less accumulated depletion of $664,802 and $575,057, respectively
    521,034       350,665  
Land
    3,192,491       2,851,526  
Total property and equipment, net
    3,722,587       3,215,800  
Total assets
  $ 10,415,389     $ 10,145,353  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Trade payables and accrued expenses
  $ 64,325     $ 46,594  
Income tax payable:
               
Current
    1,358        
Deferred
    37,466       15,909  
Total current liabilities
    103,149       62,503  
Noncurrent Liabilities:
               
Deferred income tax payable
    181,818       181,818  
Total liabilities
    284,967       244,321  
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock, no par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized; 2,100,000 shares issued
    72,256       72,256  
Retained earnings
    10,342,415       10,170,940  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    91,267       33,352  
Less cost of treasury stock (157,505 shares)
    (375,516 )     (375,516 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    10,130,422       9,901,032  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 10,415,389     $ 10,145,353  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Income
Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

   
Quarter Ended September
30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues:
                       
Oil and gas
  $ 287,867     $ 446,288     $ 1,028,629     $ 1,183,837  
Agriculture
    26,408       33,014       69,975       81,986  
Timber
    18,717       9,468       132,842       27,971  
Total revenues
    332,992       488,770       1,231,446       1,293,794  
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Oil and gas production
    25,807       37,210       81,541       104,703  
Agriculture
    3,374       1,986       6,323       4,563  
Timber
    1,542       33,159       14,067       52,636  
General and administrative
    98,769       102,838       301,318       288,179  
                                 
Depreciation and depletion
    25,047       2,048       94,292       5,926  
                                 
Total cost and expenses
    154,539       177,241       497,540       456,007  
Income from operations
    178,453       311,529       733,906       837,787  
Other Income / (Expense):
                               
Interest income
    9,797       6,629       28,190       15,370  
Dividend income
    10,403       4,863       35,700       16,565  
Change in unrealized losses on securities available-for-sale
                      (23,920 )
Gain/(Loss) on securities available-for-sale
    (42,341 )           (13,814 )      
Gain on sale of land and other assets
                255       40,719  
Net other income / (expense)
    (22,141 )     11,492       50,331       48,734  
Income before income taxes
    156,312       323,021       784,237       886,521  
Federal and state income taxes:
                               
Current
    32,199       97,246       222,747       271,068  
Deferred
    (2,579 )     (763 )     (17,909 )     (38,592 )
Total income taxes
    29,620       96,483       204,838       232,476  
Net Income
  $ 126,692     $ 226,538     $ 579,399     $ 654,045  
                                 
Per Common Stock (1,942,495 shares):
                               
                                 
Net Income
  $ 0.07     $ 0.12     $ 0.30     $ 0.34  
                                 
Dividends
  $ 0.07     $ 0.07     $ 0.21     $ 0.21  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010:
   
Comprehensive
Income
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Capital
Stock
Issued
   
Treasury
Stock
 
December 31, 2009 Balance
        $ 10,170,940       33,352       72,256       375,516  
                                       
Comprehensive Income:
                                     
Net income
  $ 579,399       579,399                    
Other comprehensive income:
                                       
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $38,610
    57,915               57,915                  
Total comprehensive income
  $ 637,314                                  
Dividends
            (407,924 )                  
                                         
September 30, 2010 Balance
          $ 10,342,415       91,267       72,256       375,516  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009:
   
Comprehensive
Income
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
   
Capital
Stock
Issued
   
Treasury
Stock
 
December 31, 2008 Balance
        $ 9,857,876       8,265       72,256       375,516  
                                       
Comprehensive Income:
                                     
Net income
  $ 654,045       654,045                    
Other comprehensive income:
                                       
Change in unrealized net holding gains occurring during period, net of taxes of $279
    (1,919 )                                
Change in recognized unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of taxes of $9,568
    14,352                                  
Other Comprehensive income, net of taxes
    12,433             12,433              
Total comprehensive income
  $ 666,478                                  
Dividends
            (407,924 )                  
                                         
September 30, 2009 Balance
          $ 10,103,997       20,698       72,256       375,516  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net Income
  $ 579,399     $ 654,045  
Less non-cash (income) expenses included in net income:
               
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
    94,292       5,926  
Deferred income tax expense
    (17,909 )     (38,592 )
Less non-operating activities:
               
Unrealized (gain) loss on securities
          23,920  
(Gain) loss from securities sales
    13,814        
Gain from sale of land and other assets
    (255 )     (40,719 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in current assets
    (12,880 )     73,093  
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
    19,945       16,395  
Net cash provided from operating activities
    676,406       694,068  
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Certificates of Deposit:
               
Maturity proceeds
    480,000        
Purchases
    (250,000 )      
Securities:
               
Sales proceeds
    199,053       10,000  
Purchases
    (312,174 )     (1,335,000 )
Proceeds from dissolution of partnership
    255          
Land, timber, equipment and other assets:
               
Sales proceeds
          29,330  
Purchases
    (601,079 )     (13,182 )
Net cash provided from (used in) investing activities
    (483,945 )     (1,308,852 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
               
Dividends paid, net of refunds
    (407,924 )     (407,924 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (407,924 )     (407,924 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (215,463 )     (1,022,708 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
Beginning
    3,977,106       5,779,491  
Ending
  $ 3,761,643     $ 4,756,783  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash payments for:
               
Interest
  $     $  
Income taxes
  $ 212,500     $ 226,937  
                 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
Net change in recognized and unrecognized unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities
  $ 96,525     $ 20,722  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

Note 1. 
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of CKX Lands, Inc. (“Company”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information.  They do not include all information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  Except as described herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements.

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.  These financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009.

Note 2. 
Disclosures about Fair Value:
 
Securities available-for-sale and Certificate of Deposits (securities held to maturity) are valued at fair value.  The Company’s estimated fair value of securities are as follows.

   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Current
   
Non-Current
   
Total
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
   
  
   
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Gain/(Loss)
   
Fair Value
   
Gain/(Loss)
   
Fair Value
   
Gain/(Loss)
 
                                     
Certificate of Deposits
  $ 240,000             490,000             730,000        
Mutual Funds
                785,429       19,654       785,429       19,654  
Equity Securities
                1,204,269       130,432       1,204,269       130,432  
                                                 
Total
  $ 240,000             2,479,698       150,086       2,719,698       150,086  

   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Current
   
Non-Current
   
Total
 
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
         
Unrealized
 
   
Fair Value
   
Gain/(Loss)
   
Fair Value
   
Gain/(Loss)
   
Fair Value
   
Gain/(Loss)
 
                                     
Mutual Funds
    375,000                         375,000        
Common Stock
    518,904       32,471                   518,904       32,471  
                                                 
Total
  $ 893,904       32,471                   893,904       32,471  
 
 
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CKX Lands, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010
(Unaudited)

Fair value measurements disclosure for securities follows:

   
September 30, 2010
 
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
 
   
Active Markets for
   
Other
   
Unobservable
 
   
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                   
Certificate of Deposit
  $ 730,000              
                         
Mutual Funds
    785,429              
                         
Equity Securities
  $ 1,204,269              
 
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Quoted Prices in
   
Significant
   
Significant
 
   
Active Markets for
   
Other
   
Unobservable
 
   
Identical Assets
   
Observable Inputs
   
Inputs
 
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
                   
Mutual Funds
  $ 375,000              
                         
Equity Securities
  $ 518,904              

Note 3:
Income taxes:

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company has analyzed its filing positions in federal and state income tax returns for the tax years ending December 31, 2007 through 2009 that remain subject to examination.  The Company believes that all filing positions are highly certain and that all income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon a taxing jurisdiction’s audit. Therefore, no reserve for uncertain tax positions is required.  No interest or penalties have been levied against the Company and none are anticipated.
 
Note 4: 
Land and Timber Purchases:

During the second quarter of 2010, the Company purchased 4 parcels of land with standing timber for $599,944.  Approximately 359 acres were purchased for $340,965 and the standing timber was valued at $258,979 based on timber cruises.

 
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Results of Operations

Revenue

Revenues for the first nine months of 2010 decreased by $62,348 to $1,231,446 from 2009.  Royalty revenue from oil and gas revenues declined by $155,208 from 2009.  However, oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals increased by $43,328 from 2009.  The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF reported from producers and presents an average price per barrel and per MCF for 2010 and 2009. The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF produced and average price per barrel and per MCF for 2010 and 2009.
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
                 
Oil Royalty Revenue
  $ 613,938     $ 702,455  
Barrels produced
    10,748       12,710  
Average price per barrel
  $ 57.12     $ 55.27  
                 
Gas Royalty Revenue
  $ 275,382     $ 385,401  
MCF produced
    49,430       69,693  
Average price per MCF
  $ 5.57     $ 5.53  
 
The decrease in oil royalty revenue is a net effect of a decrease in barrels produced and an increase in the average price per barrel.  Resulting gas royalty revenue is the result of a decrease in MCF produced and an increase in the average price per MCF.

Agriculture revenue decreased from $81,986 to $69,975 in 2010, primarily due to non-renewal of one sugarcane related lease.

Timber revenue increased to $132,842 in 2010 from $27,971 in 2009.  The Company harvested timber for internal maintenance programs which was not performed in 2009. Generally, timber prices have been depressed for the last several years and the Company has elected to only harvest timber for internal maintenance programs for age class timber and storm protection measures.

Costs and Expenses

Oil and gas production costs, primarily severance taxes, decreased by $23,162 in 2010. This decrease is directly related to lower oil and gas revenues.

Timber expenses decreased by $38,569 in 2010 due to a 2009 expense for a timber cruise mapping project.

General and administrative expenses increased by $13,139 primarily due to an increase in office rental expense and public company compliance expense as well as the timing of recording auditing and employee training expenses.

 
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Financial Condition

Current assets, securities available for sale and non-current certificate of deposits totaled $6,692,802 and total liabilities equaled $284,967 at September 30, 2010.  Management believes existing cash and investments together with funds generated from operations should be sufficient to meet operating requirements and provide funds for strategic acquisitions.

The Company declared and paid another seven cents per common share during the quarter ended September 30, 2010. It is anticipated that the Company will be able to continue paying a seven cents per common share dividend each quarter.  From time to time, the Company may elect to pay an extra dividend.  In determining if an extra dividend will be declared, the Board of Directors will take into consideration the Company’s current liquidity and capital resources and the availability of suitable timberland that has mineral potential.

Issues and Uncertainties

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements.  These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially because of issues and uncertainties such as those discussed below, which, among others, should be considered in evaluating the Company’s financial outlook.

Revenues from oil and gas provide most of the Company’s income.  All of these revenues come from wells operated by other companies from property belonging to CKX Lands, Inc.  Consequently, these revenues fluctuate due to changes in oil and gas prices and changes in the operations of the other companies.
 
Item 3.
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no significant changes with respect to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this report.

 
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Part II.  Other Information
 
Item 1 – 5.
Not Applicable
 
 
Item 6.
EXHIBITS
 
 
3.1
Restated/Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)-1 to Form 10 filed April 29, 1981.

 
3.2
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.2) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

 
3.3
By-Laws of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.3) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

 
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Contract to Purchase and Sell approximately 3,495 acres in Cameron Parish, Louisiana effective July 3, 2007 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10) to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2007.

 
31.1
Certification of Joseph K. Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 
31.2
Certification of Brian R. Jones, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 
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Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.
 
 
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Signature

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.

 
CKX Lands, Inc.
   
Date: November 4, 2010
/s/ Joseph K. Cooper
 
Joseph K. Cooper
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
   
Date: November 4, 2010
/s/ Brian R. Jones
 
Brian R. Jones
 
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
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