Frelii, Inc. - Annual Report: 2013 (Form 10-K)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the year ended December 31, 2013
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[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the transition period from to
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Commission file number: 333-107179 and 000-51210
VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 98-0380519 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
11650 South State Street, Suite 240 Draper, UT |
84020 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(801)-816-2510
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
None | N/A | |
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No ý
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No ý
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 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 ý No o
Indicate by checkmark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s 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. o
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 o | Accelerated filer o | |
Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company ý |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ý Yes o No
Based on the closing price of our common stock as listed on the OTCQB, the aggregate market value of the common stock of Vican Resources, Inc. held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2013 was $32,883.30.
As of March 20, 2014 there were -0- shares outstanding of the registrant’s Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, and 1,943,634 outstanding shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock, par value $0.001 per share.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: None.
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PART I | ||
ITEM 1. | BUSINESS | 4 |
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | 6 |
ITEM 1B. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS | 6 |
ITEM 2. | PROPERTIES | 6 |
ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 6 |
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES | 6 |
PART II | 7 | |
ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES | 7 |
ITEM 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA | 10 |
ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 10 |
ITEM 7A. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 13 |
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA | 14 |
ITEM 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE | 29 |
ITEM 9A. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 29 |
ITEM 9B. | OTHER INFORMATION | 30 |
PART III | 31 | |
ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 31 |
ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 33 |
ITEM 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS | 34 |
ITEM 13. | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE | 35 |
ITEM 14. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES | 36 |
PART IV | 37 | |
ITEM 15. | EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES | 37 |
SIGNATURES | 38 |
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Please see the note under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” for a description of special factors potentially affecting forward-looking statements included in this report.
Company History
Vican Resources, Inc. (hereafter, “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 5, 2002. From July 2009 until May 2011, we operated as a real estate services firm, seeking to capitalize on the real estate opportunities resulting from the dislocation in the credit markets, and by extension, the multifamily housing market, by acquiring, rehabilitating, stabilizing and selling distressed multifamily properties in the southern United States, predominantly in Texas.
On May 26, 2011, we changed our business when we sold our real estate services division and acquired all of the outstanding shares of Vican Trading, Inc., a Montreal-based purchaser and seller of metals, ores, and other commodities (hereafter, “Vican Trading”). Upon the acquisition of Vican Trading, there was an implied option for either party to rescind the original acquisition. During the year that option was exercised and on December 20, 2011, we again changed our business when we unwound the acquisition of Vican Trading and acquired all of the assets of Med Ex Direct, Inc., a Florida-based provider of management services in respect of the distribution of diabetic supplies, principally to Hispanic patients (hereafter, “Med Ex Florida”). On March 21-22, 2012, we again changed our business to become an oil & gas exploration, development, and distribution company when we unwound the purchase of the assets of Med Ex Florida and acquired three separate working interests in two oil & gas wells located in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Operations
Until May 2011, we operated as a real estate investment services and management company focusing on distressed multifamily properties in select U.S. markets. We managed limited partnerships that invest in residential multifamily real property in the southern United States and we received management fees and carried interests from the operations, sale or refinancing of these properties. We also managed the tenancy, redevelopment, and repairs of these properties through the Company or an affiliate from which we also received fees and other compensation. Our future business is based on the exploration, development, drilling, and production of various oil and gas properties. We expect to align with industry partners in respect of the drilling and operation of these wells. Our long-term focus is to grow and develop existing oil and gas leasehold interests and acquire new interests within and without the continental United States. In addition, we intend to acquire interests in older wells that, with the application of newer technologies, may increase production and reserves.
Market
Generally. Global demand for energy continues to grow, especially in developing countries such as China and India, as the oil and gas industry continues to search for new sources of energy. Increasingly, oil and gas are found in challenging areas, such as deep water, arctic regions and politically challenged regions of the world.
For the past five years, however, the headline for the industry has been the dramatic development of unconventional oil and gas in the U.S., such as shale gas and tight oil. Unlocked by technological advancements, development of these resources continues to change the global landscape of oil and gas.
The oil and gas industry is highly susceptible to extreme fluctuations in energy-related commodity prices, which in turn has a corresponding effect on the level of drilling and exploration activity and the costs associated therewith. Such volatility is also represented in the trends, however disparate, of supplies, demand,
and price movements of crude oil and natural gas. Oil and gas industry revenues grew in excess of 7% per annum, on average, from 2007-2012. However, due to the global recession, oil and gas revenues were moderate in 2013. In 2014, demand appears to be growing globally.
Crude Oil. The IEA forecasts that global demand in 2014 will climb to an all-time high of 92.4 mb/d, 1.2 mb/d more than the 2013 level. Meanwhile, inventories are expected to decrease in industrialized countries. According to data in the EIA's Drilling Productivity Report, 70 percent of new production in the Bakken shale, and 77 percent of new production in the Eagle Ford shale, will be needed just to make up for the decline of rapidly depleting legacy wells, and unless drilling rates increase substantially from current levels, supply growth is set to moderate considerably in 2014.
Natural Gas. Unlike crude oil, the natural gas market has suffered from a glut of excess production and protracted price declines. However, the EIA recently adjusted its price forecasts for natural gas from $4.44 per million British thermal units this year and $4.14 in 2015, from its previous estimates of $4.17 and $4.11, due to a winter of prolonged, widespread, bitter cold weather throughout much of the United States which led to a record-breaking natural gas withdrawal season in 2014, bringing inventories of natural gas to a 11-year low. Cold weather also contributed to a surge in natural gas spot prices, which hit record levels in several markets during periods of extreme cold. Natural gas working inventories on February 28 totaled 1.20 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), 0.91Tcf (43%) below the level at the same time a year ago and 0.76Tcf (39%) below the five-year average (2009-13). Henry Hub natural gas spot prices were volatile over the past two months, increasing from $3.95 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on January 10 to a high of $8.15/MMBtu on February 10, before falling back to $4.61/MMBtu on February 27, and then bouncing back up to $7.98/MMBtu on March 4. The EIA expects that the Henry Hub natural gas spot price, which averaged $3.73/MMBtu in 2013, will average $4.44/MMBtu in 2014, an increase of $0.28/MMBtu from the 2014 projection from last month. Increased government regulation and requirements associated with natural gas development (specifically hydraulic fracturing) remains a constant concern affecting pricing and industry forecasts.
Regulation
Federal and state regulations control various aspects of drilling and operating oil and gas wells, including care of the environment, the safety of workers and the public, and the relations with the owners and occupiers of surface lands within or near the leasehold acreage. The effect of these regulations is, invariably, to increase the cost of operations. The costs of compliance with state regulations include a permit for drilling a well before beginning a project. Other compliance matters have to do with keeping the property free of oil spills and the plugging of non-productive wells.
Oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production activities are also subject to private property rights. Owners of real property also own the rights to the minerals underneath the surface, unless such mineral rights have been sold or transferred by a previous landowner. Oil and gas rights held by the United States government are managed by the Bureau of Land Management in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service pursuant to a variety of federal statutes.
Environmental impacts of oil and gas production include produced water and drilling waste. Wastes that cannot be reused or recycled must be stored or disposed of in some manner, increasing the land area affected by oil and gas extraction and raising concerns over potential leaking of drilling fluids and other wastes from storage sites. Some petroleum industry operations have been responsible for water pollution through by-products of refining and oil spills. The combustion of fossil fuels produces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants as byproducts. Pollutants include nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, volatile organic compounds and heavy metals.
Employees
As of December 31, 2013, we had 2 employees, although we intend to hire additional personnel to pursue our business as an oil and gas exploration and development company. Although national unemployment rates remain high relative to historical averages, there exists a significant amount of competition for skilled personnel in the oil and gas services industry. Nevertheless, we expect to be able to attract and retain such additional employees as are necessary, commensurate with the anticipated future expansion of our business. Further, we expect to continue to use consultants, contract labor, attorneys and accountants as necessary.
Since we are a smaller reporting company, we are not required to supply the information required by this Item 1A.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
Office Facilities
During the first eight months of 2012, our executive offices were located at 12036 Naughton St., Houston, Texas 77024. In September 2012 our executive offices were ultimately relocated to our present location in Draper, Utah. During the entire year of 2013, we had a lease rate of $500 for our current offices on a month-to-month basis. During 2013, we incurred $6,000 in rental expense related to our corporate offices.
We do not own any real property.
We are not currently subject to any legal proceedings, and to the best of our knowledge, no such proceeding is threatened, the results of which would have a material impact on our properties, results of operation, or financial condition. Nor, to the best of our knowledge, are any of our officers or directors involved in any legal proceedings in which we are an adverse party.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information
Our common stock trades on the OTCQB under the symbol “VCAN” The range of high and low quotations for the common stock by fiscal quarter within the last two fiscal years, as reported on the OTCQB, was as follows:
High | Low | |||||||
Year ended December 31, 2013 | ||||||||
First quarter | $ | 0.0004 | $ | 0.0003 | ||||
Second quarter | $ | 0.0004 | $ | 0.0004 | ||||
Third quarter | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.0001 | ||||
Fourth quarter | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.03 | ||||
Year ended December 31, 2012 | ||||||||
First quarter | $ | 0.004 | $ | 0.0015 | ||||
Second quarter | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.001 | ||||
Third quarter | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.0001 | ||||
Fourth quarter | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.0003 |
The above quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.
On September 24, 2013, we converted 1,825,000 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C Conversion”), which amount represents all of the issued and outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock, into 1,825,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock. As a result of this conversion, there are no shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding. Immediately following the Series C Conversion, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Plan of Share Exchange (the "Plan"). The Plan allows for the conversion of 1,914,840,019 shares of Class A common stock, which amount represents all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, into 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock. As a result, the Company has no shares of Class A Common stock outstanding, and 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock outstanding. Certificates representing the shares of Class B common stock will not be distributed until we have filed a Registration Statement with, and such Registration Statement has been delared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
During the process of converting our Series C Preferred Stock into Class A common stock and subsequently exchanging all of our Class A common stock into Class B common stock, we temporarily exceeded the number of authorized shares of our common stock, even though certificates for the 1,825,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were not actually distributed. Since the Share Exchange immediately followed the conversion of our Series C Preferred Stock, we now have a sufficient number of our common shares authorized for issuance.
Number of Holders
As of March 20, 2014, there were approximately 130 record holders of our common stock, not counting shares held in “street name” in brokerage accounts which is unknown. As of March 20, 2014, there were 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock outstanding and -0- shares of Class A common stock outstanding.
Transfer Agent
We have appointed Pacific Stock Transfer Company, Inc. (PSTC) as the transfer agent for our common stock. The principal office of PSTC is located at 4045 South Spencer Street Suite 403 Las Vegas, NV 89119 and their telephone number is (702) 361-3033.
Sales of Unregistered Securities
On March 2, 2011, we converted certain notes issued by the Company into an aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of our common stock.
On April 15, 2011, we redeemed 70,798,500 shares of common stock (the “Redeemed Shares”) held by Cumbria Capital, L.P. (“Cumbria”), a Texas limited partnership owned and controlled by Cyrus Boga, the Company’s then-Chief Executive Officer, in exchange for a convertible promissory note in the original principal amount of $700,000 which has since been converted as described below (hereafter, the “April Note”) and 100,000 shares of Series “A” shares of Preferred Stock that is not entitled to dividends or distributions or convertible into common stock, but contains an aggregate of 1,000,000,000 voting rights and is entitled to vote together with holders of our common stock on all matters upon which common stockholders may vote.
On April 28, 2011, we issued an aggregate of 45,225,000 shares of common stock to various consultants and service providers of the Company.
On May 26, 2011, we issued 25,000,000 shares of common stock in connection with the acquisition of Vican Trading, Inc. These shares were subsequently canceled as part of the unwinding of the acquisition on December 20, 2011.
On October 12, 2011, we issued an aggregate of 1,225,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to various officers, directors, and service providers of the Company. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock was convertible into one thousand (1,000) shares of common stock.
On December 20, 2011, we issued an aggregate of 8,750,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of Med Ex Direct, Inc. These shares were subsequently canceled in connection with the termination of the purchase of the assets on March 21, 2012 as described elsewhere in this report. Also on December 20, 2011, the April Note was converted into an aggregate of 600,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, each of which was converted into common stock as described below.
On September 24, 2013, we converted 1,825,000 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C Conversion”), which amount represents all of the issued and outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock, into 1,825,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock. As a result of this conversion, there are no shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding. Immediately following the Series C Conversion, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Plan of Share Exchange (the "Plan"). The Plan allows for the conversion of 1,914,840,019 shares of Class A common stock, which amount represents all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, into 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock. As a result, the Company has no shares of Class A Common stock outstanding, and 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.
Certificates representing the shares of Class B common stock will not be distributed until we have filed a Registration Statement with, and such Registration Statement has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
During the process of converting our Series C Preferred Stock into Class A common stock and subsequently exchanging all of our Class A common stock into Class B common stock, we temporarily exceeded the number of authorized shares of our common stock, even though certificates for the 1,825,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were not actually distributed. Since the Share Exchange immediately followed the conversion of our Series C Preferred Stock, we now have a sufficient number of our common shares authorized for issuance.
On September 24, 2013, the Company converted a certain promissory note, in the original principal amount of $700,000 held by Cumbria Capital, L.P. (“Cumbria”), into 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Cumbria is a Texas limited partnership owned and controlled by Cyrus Boga, a member of our Board of Directors. Although the Preferred Stock carries no dividend, distribution, or liquidation rights, and is not convertible into common stock, each share of Series A Preferred Stock carries 10,000,000 votes per share and is entitled to vote with the Company’s common stockholders on all matters upon which common stockholders may vote. As a result, Cumbria holds a controlling beneficial interest in the Company and Mr. Boga may unilaterally determine the election of the Board and other substantive matters requiring approval of the Company’s stockholders.
Exemption From Registration Claimed
All of the sales by the Company of its unregistered securities were made by the Company in reliance upon Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). All of the individuals and/or entities listed above that purchased the unregistered securities were all known to the Company and its management, through pre-existing business relationships. All purchasers were provided access to all material information, which they requested, and all information necessary to verify such information and were afforded access to management of the Company in connection with their purchases. All purchasers of the unregistered securities acquired such securities for investment and not with a view toward distribution, acknowledging such intent to the Company. All certificates or agreements representing such securities that were issued contained restrictive legends, prohibiting further transfer of the certificates or agreements representing such securities, without such securities either being first registered or otherwise exempt from registration in any further resale or disposition.
With respect to the transactions noted above, no solicitation was made and no underwriting discounts were given or paid in connection with these transactions. The Company believes that the issuance of the securities as described above was exempt from registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Penny Stock Rules
Due to the price of our common stock, as well as the fact that we are not listed on a national securities exchange, our stock is characterized as “penny stocks” under applicable securities regulations. Our stock will therefore be subject to rules adopted by the SEC regulating broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. The broker or dealer proposing to effect a transaction in a penny stock must furnish his customer a document containing information prescribed by the SEC and obtain from the customer an executed acknowledgment of receipt of that document. The broker or dealer must also provide the customer with pricing information regarding the security prior to the transaction and with the written confirmation of the transaction. The broker or dealer must also disclose the aggregate amount of any compensation received or receivable by him in connection with such transaction prior to consummating the transaction and with the
written confirmation of the trade. The broker or dealer must also send an account statement to each customer for which he has executed a transaction in a penny stock each month in which such security is held for the customer's account. The existence of these rules may have an effect on the price of our stock, and the willingness of certain brokers to effect transactions in our stock.
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid dividends on our common stock. Payment of future dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors after taking into account various factors, including the terms of any credit arrangements, our financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated cash needs and plans for expansion. At the present time, we are not party to any agreement that would limit our ability to pay dividends.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
Not required.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We use words such as anticipate, believe, plan, expect, future, intend and similar expressions to identify such forward-looking statements. You should not place too much reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our actual results are likely to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons.
Plan of Operation
Vican Resources, Inc. (hereafter, “we”, “our”, “us”, or the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 5, 2002. From July 2009 until May 2011, we operated as a real estate services firm, seeking to capitalize on the real estate opportunities resulting from the dislocation in the credit markets, and by extension, the multifamily housing market, by acquiring, rehabilitating, stabilizing and selling distressed multifamily properties in the southern United States, predominantly in Texas.
On May 26, 2011, we changed our business when we sold our real estate services division and acquired all of the outstanding shares of Vican Trading, Inc., a Montreal-based purchaser and seller of metals, ores, and other commodities (hereafter, “Vican Trading”). Upon the acquisition of Vican Trading, there was an implied option for either party to rescind the original acquisition. During the year that option was exercised and on December 20, 2011, we again changed our business when we unwound the acquisition of Vican Trading and acquired all of the assets of Med Ex Direct, Inc., a Florida-based provider of management services in respect of the distribution of diabetic supplies, principally to Hispanic patients (hereafter, “Med Ex Florida”). On March 21-22, 2012, we again changed our business to become an oil & gas exploration, development, and distribution company when we unwound the purchase of the assets of Med Ex Florida and acquired three separate working interests in two oil & gas wells located in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2013, our working capital deficit of $989,049 was comprised of total current assets of $-0- and total current liabilities of $989,049. We continued to consume working capital in the pursuit of our business plan utilizing proceeds from notes payable and advances from related parties.
We do not believe that the Company’s current capital resources will be sufficient to fund its operating activity and other capital resource demands during the next year. Our ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon our ability to obtain capital through the sale of equity or issuance of debt, joint venture or sale of assets, and ultimately attaining profitable operations. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully complete any of these activities.
The independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements as of December 31, 2013, includes a “going concern” explanatory paragraph that describes substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to the factors prompting the explanatory paragraph are discussed below and also in Note 7 to the financial statements.
We are presently seeking additional debt and equity financing to provide sufficient funds for payment of obligations incurred and to fund our ongoing business plan.
We expect to generate revenue pursuant to our new business plan as an oil and gas exploration, development, and production company and expect to rely on equity and debt financings to fund our capital resources requirements. We will be dependent on additional debt and equity financing to develop our new business but we cannot assure you that any such financings will be available or will otherwise be made on terms acceptable to us, or that our present shareholders might suffer substantial dilution as a result.
Net cash used in operating activities was $18,154 during the year ended December 31, 2013, with net loss of $246,812, amortization of debt discount of $22,090, and an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $206,568.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had no net cash flows from investing activities.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had $18,154 in net cash provided by financing activities which consisted of advances from related parties in the amount of $18,154.
Results of Operations
Years Ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
From July 2009 until May 2011, we operated as a real estate services firm, seeking to capitalize on the real estate opportunities resulting from the dislocation in the credit markets, and by extension, the multifamily housing market, by acquiring, rehabilitating, stabilizing and selling distressed multifamily properties in the southern United States, predominantly in Texas.
On May 26, 2011, we changed our business when we sold our real estate services division and acquired all of the outstanding shares of Vican Trading, Inc., a Montreal-based purchaser and seller of metals, ores, and other commodities (hereafter, “Vican Trading”). Upon the acquisition of Vican Trading, there was an implied option for either party to rescind the original acquisition. During the year that option was exercised and on December 20, 2011, we again changed our business when we unwound the acquisition of Vican Trading and acquired all of the assets of Med Ex Direct, Inc., a Florida-based provider of management services in respect of the distribution of diabetic supplies, principally to Hispanic patients (hereafter, “Med Ex Florida”). On March 21-22, 2012, we again changed our business to become an oil & gas exploration, development, and distribution company when we unwound the purchase of the assets of Med Ex Florida and acquired three separate working interests in two oil & gas wells located in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Revenues. Net revenues for both years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $-0-.
Selling General and Administrative Expenses (“SG&A”). Total selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $178,581 consisted primarily of professional fees of $169,025, rent expense of $6,000 and other miscellaneous expenses. Our SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $192,210. The decrease in SG&A expenses is due primarily to the decrease in overall business activity during 2013.
Other Income (Expense). Other income and expense for years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $68,231 and $79,148, respectively. Included in this category is interest expense which includes amortization of debt discount of $22,090 and $47,060, respectively for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. Other interest expense in 2013 and 2012 amounted to $46,141 and $32,088, respectively, related to promissory notes issued by the Company.
Net Income (Loss). Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $246,812 compared to net loss of $271,358 for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
We believe the following more critical accounting policies are used in the preparation of our financial statements:
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On a periodic basis, management reviews those estimates, including those related to valuation allowances, loss contingencies, income taxes, and projection of future cash flows.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We have reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the past two years and have adopted any that are applicable to our company. We have determined that none had a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our future business plans and strategies, the receipt of working capital, future revenues and other statements that are not historical in nature. In this report, forward-looking statements are often identified by the words “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” and the like. These forward-looking statements reflect our current beliefs, expectations and opinions with respect to future events, and involve future risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied.
Other uncertainties that could affect the accuracy of forward-looking statements include:
• the worldwide economic situation;
• any changes in interest rates or inflation;
• the willingness and ability of third parties to honor their contractual commitments;
• | our ability to raise additional capital, as it may be affected by current conditions in the stock market and competition for risk capital; |
• our capital expenditures, as they may be affected by delays or cost overruns;
• | environmental and other regulations, as the same presently exist or may later be amended; |
• our ability to identify, finance and integrate any future acquisitions; and
• the volatility of our common stock price.
This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of our forward-looking statements. You should read this report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. These forward-looking statements represent our beliefs, expectations and opinions only as of the date of this report. We do not intend to update these forward looking statements except as required by law. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
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VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. | Organization and Description of Business |
Vican Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 5, 2002 under the name of “Tremont Fair, Inc.” From July 2009 until May 2011, the Company operated as a real estate services firm, seeking to capitalize on the real estate opportunities resulting from the dislocation in the credit markets, and by extension, the multifamily housing market, by acquiring, rehabilitating, stabilizing and selling distressed multifamily properties in the southern United States, predominantly in Texas. On May 26, 2011, the Company changed its name to Vican Resources, Inc. and changed its business model when it sold the real estate services division and acquired all of the outstanding shares of Vican Trading, Inc., a Montreal-based purchaser and seller of metals, ores, and other commodities (hereafter, “Vican Trading”). Upon the acquisition of Vican Trading, there was an implied option for either party to rescind the original acquisition. During the year that option was exercised and on December 20, 2011, the Company again changed its business when it unwound the acquisition of Vican Trading and acquired all of the assets of Med Ex Direct, Inc., a Florida-based provider of management services in respect of the distribution of diabetic supplies, principally to Hispanic patients (hereafter, “Med Ex Florida”). On March 22, 2012, the Company again changed its business to become an oil & gas exploration, development, and distribution company when we unwound the purchase of the assets of Med Ex Florida and acquired three separate working interests in two oil & gas wells located in Jefferson County, Mississippi. In consideration of the assignments the Company is to pay all costs and expenses associated with the development of the working interests. To date there have been no costs incurred or required.
b. | Accounting Method |
The Company’s financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting. The Company has elected a December 31 year end.
c. | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Cash Equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition.
d. | Accounts Receivable |
Accounts receivable are recorded net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $-0- as of December 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company generally offers 30-day credit terms on sales to its customers and requires no collateral. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts which is determined based on a number of factors, including each customer’s financial condition, general economic trends and management judgment.
e. | Revenue Recognition |
Revenue is recognized upon completion of services or delivery of goods where the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Advance customer payments are recorded as deferred revenue until such time as they are recognized. The Company does not offer any cash rebates. Returns or discounts, if any, are netted against gross revenues. For the years
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, sales are recorded net of the allowance for returns and discounts of $-0-.
f. | Estimates |
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 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
g. | Advertising |
The Company follows the policy of charging the costs of advertising to expense as incurred. Advertising expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statements of operations. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011 was $-0-.
h. | Basic and Fully Diluted Net Loss Per Share |
For the Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Basic net loss per share: | ||||||||
Loss (numerator) | $ | (246,812 | ) | $ | (271,358 | ) | ||
Shares (denominator) | 764,764 | 89,840 | ||||||
Per share amount | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | (3.02 | ) |
Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares plus dilutive common share equivalents outstanding during the period. Dilutive instruments have not been included and calculated for the year end computations as their effect is antidilutive.
i. | Income Taxes |
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued FASB ASC 740-10. FASB ASC 740-10 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise's financial statements. This standard requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than- not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the financial statements. As a result of the implementation of this standard, the Company performed a review of its material tax positions in accordance with recognition and measurement standards established by FASB ASC 740-10.
VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
At December 31, 2013 the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $2,900,000 that may be offset against future taxable income through 2033. No tax benefits have been reported in the financial statements, because the potential tax benefits of the net operating loss carry forwards are offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
Due to the change in ownership provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, net operating loss carryforwards for Federal income tax reporting purposes are subject to annual limitations. Should a change in ownership occur, net operating loss carryforwards may be limited as to use in the future.
Net deferred tax assets consist of the following components as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||
NOL Carryover | $ | 1,124,753 | $ | 1,040,837 | ||||
Valuation allowance | (1,124,753 | ) | (1,040,837 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | — | $ | — |
The income tax provision differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. federal and state income tax rates of 34% to pretax income from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 due to the following:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Current Federal Tax | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Current State Tax | — | — | ||||||
Change in NOL Benefit | 83,916 | 92,262 | ||||||
Valuation allowance | (83,916 | ) | (92,262 | ) | ||||
$ | — | $ | — |
VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Beginning balance | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Additions based on tax positions related to current year | — | — | ||||||
Additions for tax positions of prior years | — | — | ||||||
Reductions for tax positions of prior years | — | — | ||||||
Reductions in benefit due to income tax expense | — | — | ||||||
Ending balance | $ | — | $ | — |
At December 31, 2013, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
The Company did not have any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months.
The Company includes interest and penalties arising from the underpayment of income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations in the provision for income taxes. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.
The tax years that remain subject to examination by major taxing jurisdictions are those for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2011 and 2010.
j. Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications have no material affect on the financial statements.
k. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
We have reviewed accounting pronouncements issued during the past two years and have adopted any that are applicable to our company. We have determined that none had a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
l. | Financial Instruments |
On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10-50, “Fair Value Measurements.” This guidance defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair
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Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows:
- Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
- Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
- Level 3 inputs to valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair measurement.
The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for the cash and cash equivalents, receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest.
NOTE 2- NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTIES
Notes payable – related parties consisted of the following: | ||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Notes payable to companies controlled by related parties, unsecured, interest at 10%, due March 29, 2014 (in default) | $ | 854,473 | $ | — | ||||
Total notes payable – related parties | 854,473 | — | ||||||
Less: current portion | (854,473 | ) | — | |||||
Long-term notes payable | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Maturities of notes payable - related parties are as follows: | ||||||||
Year Ending December 31, |
Amount | |||||||
2014 | $ | 854,473 | ||||||
Total | $ | 854,473 |
Accrued interest on notes payable for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $21,303 and $-0-, respectively.
VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 3- NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consisted of the following: | ||||||||
December 31, 2013 | December 31, 2012 | |||||||
Notes payable to companies, unsecured, interest at 10%, due March 29, 2014 (in default) | $ | 19,471 | $ | — | ||||
Notes payable to a company, unsecured, interest at 8%, monthly payments due starting on January 20, 2012, in default, convertible into common stock at 85% of market value (less unamortized debt discount of $-0- and $22,090, respectively) | — | 377,910 | ||||||
Total notes payable | 19,471 | 377,910 | ||||||
Less: current portion | (19,471 | ) | (377,910 | ) | ||||
Long-term notes payable | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
Maturities of notes payable are as follows: | ||||||||
Year Ending December 31, |
Amount | |||||||
2014 | $ | 19,471 | ||||||
Total | $ | 19,471 |
Accrued interest on notes payable for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $485 and $-0-, respectively.
NOTE 4- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
From time to time, the Company receives cash advances from third parties and related parties, including stockholders and their affiliates, to cover operating expenses. On October 1, 2013, the balance due to a director of the Company of $311,973 was converted into a promissory note. As of December 31, 2013, advances from a related party that was not converted amounted to $37,278 compared to $331,096 as of December 31, 2012.
In approximately June of 2011, the Company entered into a verbal agreement with the Chief Financial Officer of the Company to provide accounting services at the rate of $5,000 per month. On October 1, 2013, the balance due of $140,000, which includes amounts from previous years, was converted into a promissory note.
In approximately January of 2012, the Company entered into a verbal agreement with a director of the Company to provide legal services at the rate of $7,500 per month. On October 1, 2013, the balance due of $402,500, which includes amounts from previous years, was converted into a promissory note.
VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 5 - COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK TRANSACTIONS
All common share issuances were recorded at market value on the date of issuance.
On September 24, 2013, the Company converted a certain promissory note, in the original principal amount of $400,000 held by Cumbria Capital, L.P. (“Cumbria”), into 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Cumbria is a Texas limited partnership owned and controlled by Cyrus Boga, a member of our Board of Directors. Although the Preferred Stock carries no dividend, distribution, or liquidation rights, and is not convertible into common stock, each share of Series A Preferred Stock carries 10,000,000 votes per share and is entitled to vote with the Company’s common stockholders on all matters upon which common stockholders may vote. As a result, Cumbria holds a controlling beneficial interest in the Company and Mr. Boga may unilaterally determine the election of the Board and other substantive matters requiring approval of the Company’s stockholders.
On September 24, 2013, the Company converted 1,825,000 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock (“Series C Conversion”), which amount represents all of the issued and outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock, into 1,825,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock. As a result of this conversion, there are no shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding. Immediately following the Series C Conversion, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Plan of Share Exchange (the "Plan"). The Plan allows for the conversion of 1,914,840,019 shares of Class A common stock, which amount represents all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company, into 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock. As a result, the Company has no shares of Class A
Common stock outstanding, and 1,943,634 shares of Class B common stock outstanding. Certificates representing the shares of Class B common stock will not be distributed until the Company’s Registration Statement has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
During the process of converting our Series C Preferred Stock into Class A common stock and subsequently exchanging all of our Class A common stock into Class B common stock, we temporarily exceeded the number of authorized shares of our common stock, even though certificates for the 1,825,000,000 shares of Class A common stock were not actually distributed. Since the Share Exchange immediately followed the conversion of our Series C Preferred Stock, we now have a sufficient number of our common shares authorized for issuance.
NOTE 6 - OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company has adopted FASB ASC 718, “Share-Based Payments” (“ASC 718”) to account for its stock options. The Company estimates the fair value of each stock award at the grant date by using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and our experience. Compensation expense is recognized only for those options expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at the date of grant based on our historical experience and future expectations. No stock options or warrants were issued or outstanding during 2013 or 2012.
VICAN RESOURCES, INC.
Notes to the Financial Statements
December 31, 2013 and 2012
NOTE 7 - GOING CONCERN
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has sustained significant net losses which have resulted in an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2013 of $2,906,907, has negative working capital, and negative cash flows from operations, all of which raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company believes these conditions have resulted from the inherent risks associated with small companies. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the ability to (i) generate revenues and sales of its products and services at levels sufficient to cover its costs and provide a return for investors, (ii) attract additional capital in order to finance growth, (iii) further develop and successfully market commercial products and services, and (iv) successfully compete with other comparable companies having financial, production and marketing resources significantly greater than those of the Company.
We are presently seeking additional debt and equity financing to provide sufficient funds for payment of obligations incurred and to fund our ongoing business plan.
We expect to generate revenue pursuant to our new business plan as an oil and gas exploration, development, and production company and expect to rely on equity and debt financings to fund our capital resources requirements. We will be dependent on additional debt and equity financing to develop our new business but we cannot assure you that any such financings will be available or will otherwise be made on terms acceptable to us, or that our present shareholders might suffer substantial dilution as a result.
NOTE 8- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for the year ending December 31, 2013 through the date the financial statements were issued, and concluded there were no other events or transactions, other than those disclosed above, occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in its financial statements.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
There have been no changes in our accountants during the last two fiscal years, and we have not had any disagreements with our existing accountants during that time.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) We maintain a system of controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of December 31, 2013, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Financial Officer who is presently also our principal executive officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Financial Officer and principal executive officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective.
As permitted by applicable SEC rules, this report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report, which is included in Item 8 above, was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
(b) There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2013 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act.
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
- | Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of assets; |
- | Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and our directors; and |
- | Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention and timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements. |
Internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems that are determined to be effective provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting described in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission as determined to apply to a company our size.
Based on its assessment, management concluded that we maintained ineffective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013.
None.
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Directors and Executive Officers
The following individuals presently serve as our officers and directors:
Name | Age | Positions With the Company | Board Position Held Since | |||
Chene Gardner(1) | 49 | Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Cyrus Boga(2) | 46 | Director | 2011 | |||
Kenneth I. Denos(3) | 46 | Director | 2011 | |||
(1) Mr. Gardner was appointed as Chief Financial Officer on May 26, 2011.
(2) Mr Boga was appointed to the Board of Directors on December 15, 2011.
(2) Mr. Denos was appointed to the Board of Directors on December 20, 2011.
Each of our existing directors is serving a term which expires at the next annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor is elected and qualified or until he resigns or is removed. Our officers serve at the will of our Board of Directors. There are no family relationships among our officers or directors.
The following information summarizes the business experience of each of our current officers and directors for at least the last five years:
Chene Gardner. Mr. Gardner, age 49, is also the Chief Financial Officer of Alto Group Holdings, Inc, having served in such capacity since April 15, 2010. In July 2007, May 2004, and August 2004, respectively until November, 2012, Mr. Gardner served as an executive officer and director of Nano Dimensions, Inc. (“NDI”) a filer of reports pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Mr. Gardner was appointed as CEO, CFO and as a director of NDI. Mr. Gardner also serves as an executive officer and director of Start Scientific, Inc., a filer of reports with the Commission under the Exchange Act, and has served in these capacities since March 2004. Mr. Gardner has served as the Financial Controller of Fuelstream, Inc., also a filer of reports with the Commission under the Exchange Act, since March, 2001. Mr. Gardner also has five years of auditing and accounting experience with the firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP from June 1990 to August, 1995, serving clients in the banking, manufacturing, and retail industries. Mr. Gardner holds Bachelor and Master of Accounting degrees from Weber State University.
Cyrus Boga. Mr. Boga, age 46, was previously the President of the Company from July 2009 to April 2011 and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Company from October 2008 to April 2011. Since February 2003, he has been the managing member of Poseidon Partners, LLC, a Texas-based company that purchases, rehabilitates and stabilizes distressed multifamily properties in Texas. Since 2007, he has served as President of Creekstone Equity Management, Inc., a Houston-based property management company. From 2005 to 2007, Mr. Boga was the President of Armil Properties, LLC, a Houston-based property management company. Mr. Boga has been involved in a variety of commercial roles involving multifamily properties, including property management, finance and marketing. His earlier experience included corporate finance and equity research at various investment banks, including Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns. Mr. Boga holds dual
M.A. Degrees in International Economics and International Relations from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University, and completed PhD coursework at Yale University.
Kenneth Denos. Mr. Denos, age 46, is a member of the Board of Directors, the Secretary, and the Chief Compliance Officer for Equus Total Return, Inc. (“Equus”), a closed-end fund traded on the New York Stock Exchange. He has served as a member of the Equus Board since July 2008, as its Secretary since June 2010, and as Chief Compliance Officer since July 2011. From August 2007 until June 2009, he was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Equus, and from June 2005 to August 2007, he was the Executive Vice President of Equus. Mr. Denos is presently the Chairman and CEO of the Acadia Group, Inc., an international corporate finance and investment firm, having served in this capacity since March 2009. Mr. Denos has also served as the Deputy Chairman of London Pacific & Partners, Inc., a Los Angeles-based advisory and investment firm which specializes in the healthcare, hospitality, and natural resources industries. From May 2007 until October 2009, Mr. Denos served as the Chief Executive Officer of MCC Global N.V., an Amsterdam-based business advisory firm. Since February 2012, he has served as a director of Start Scientific, Inc., a San Antonio-based oil and gas firm and a filer of reports pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. From May 2000 to August 2007, he was the Chairman and CEO of SportsNuts, Inc., a sports event management company and a filer of reports pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition to a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance and Political Science, he holds a Master of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
To our knowledge, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, based solely upon a review of such materials as are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission, no officer, director or beneficial holder of more than ten percent of our issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock failed to timely file with the Securities and Exchange Commission any form or report required to be so filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934.
Code of Ethics
We have not yet adopted a written Code of Ethics; however, we believe our executive officers conduct themselves honestly and ethically with respect to our business affairs. As the Company is still in the process of organizing its formal corporate governance structure, we plan to adopt a formal Code of Ethics in the near future.
Changes in Procedures by which Security Holders May Recommend Nominees to the Board
Any security holder who wishes to recommend a prospective director nominee should do so in writing by sending a letter to the Board of Directors. The letter should be signed, dated and include the name and address of the security holder making the recommendation, information to enable the Board to verify that the security holder was the holder of record or beneficial owner of the company’s securities as of the date of the letter, and the name, address and résumé of the potential nominee. Specific minimum qualifications for directors and director nominees which the Board believes must be met in order to be so considered include, but are not limited to, management experience, exemplary personal integrity and reputation, sound judgment, and sufficient time to devote to the discharge of his or her duties. There have been no changes to the procedures by which a security holder may recommend a nominee to the Board during our most recently ended fiscal year.
Audit Committee
Presently, we have no standing audit committee or designated audit committee financial expert.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The following table summarizes the total compensation for the two fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 of our executive officers at the end of our last fiscal year (the “Named Executive Officers”). Our company did not award cash bonuses, stock awards, stock options or non-equity incentive plan compensation to any Named Executive Officer during the past two fiscal years, thus these items are omitted from the table below:
Summary Compensation Table
Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary | Stock Awards | All Other Compensation | Total | |||||||||||||||
Chene C. Gardner | 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
CFO (1) | 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
Lorne Kalisky | 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
CEO (2) | 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
John D. Thomas | 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
President (3) | 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
Cyrus Boga | 2013 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
President, Secretary, | 2012 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
Treasurer, and | ||||||||||||||||||||
Principal Financial Officer (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Appointed May 31, 2011.
(2) Appointed as Chief Executive Officer on May 31, 2011. Resigned on December 20, 2011.
(3) Appointed as President and Secretary on April 28, 2011. Resigned on May 31, 2011.
(4) Appointed as President and Secretary on July 30, 2009. Resigned on April 28, 2011.
There is no other arrangement or understanding between the directors and officers of the Company and any other person pursuant to which any director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or officer.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
Our Named Executive Officers did not have any unexercised options or stock awards that have not vested outstanding at the end of our last fiscal year. We did not grant any equity awards to our Named Executive Officers or directors during 2013 and 2012.
Director Compensation
During 2011, each of our independent directors received a cash fee of $2,000 per quarter and shares of our common stock with a value equal to $5,000, calculated as of the last day of the quarter. We discontinued this policy in 2012. If we retain additional independent directors in the future, we reserve the right to compensate them in accordance with industry standards as may be determined by our Board of Directors. All directors are reimbursed for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in their capacities as such.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of each of our directors and executive officers, and each person known to us to beneficially own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of our common stock, and our executive officers and directors as a group, as of March 20, 2014. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and includes voting or investment power with respect to the securities. Unless otherwise indicated, we believe that each beneficial owner set forth in the table has sole voting and investment power and has the same address as us. Our address is 11650 South State Street, Suite 240, Draper, Utah 84020. The following table describes the ownership of our voting securities, based on 1,922,208 shares of Class B common stock outstanding. (i) by each of our officers and directors, (ii) all of our officers and directors as a group, and (iii) each person known to us to own beneficially more than 5% of our common stock or any shares of our preferred stock.
Name of Beneficial Owner(1)
|
Number of Class B Common Shares Beneficially Owned(2) |
Percent of Class(3) |
Cyrus Boga(4) | 600,000 | 31.33% |
Kenneth Denos(5) | 1,235,000 | 64.24% |
Chene Gardner(6) | 5,000 | * |
Sierra Vista Holdings, Inc. (7) | 25,000 | 1.31% |
All officers and directors as a group (3 persons) |
1,835,000 |
95.83% |
* Indicates ownership of less than one percent (1%).
(1) The address of each officer, director, and beneficial owner is c/o Vican Resources, Inc., 11650 South State Street, Suite 240, Draper UT 84020.
(2) The number of shares of Class B common stock beneficially owned by any shareholder is determined by the sum of (i) all shares of common stock held directly or indirectly by such shareholder, and (ii) shares of common stock subject to options, warrants and/or conversion rights deemed beneficially owned by the shareholder that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days.
(3) The calculation of percentage of beneficial ownership is based upon: (i) 1,922,208 shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of March 20, 2014, and (ii) shares of common stock subject to options, warrants and/or conversion rights deemed beneficially held by the shareholder that are currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. The percentage ownership of any shareholder is determined by assuming that the shareholder has exercised all options, warrants, and conversion rights to obtain additional securities, and that no other shareholder has exercised such rights. Except as otherwise indicated below, the persons and entity named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of common stock and voting rights shown as beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws.
(4) Director of the Company. If the votes of the Series A Preferred Stock are taken into account, Mr. Boga would beneficially hold 99.8% of the voting securities of the Company.
(5) Director and principal beneficial shareholder of the Company. Includes 1,235,000 shares of common stock held directly by Kenneth I. Denos, P.C., a professional corporation owned by Mr. Denos.
(6) Chief Financial Officer and principal executive officer of the Company. Includes 5,000 shares of Class B common stock held directly by Chene C. Gardner & Associates, Inc., a corporation owned and controlled by Mr. Gardner.
(7) Principal shareholder of the Company. Includes 25,000 shares of Class B common stock held directly.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
None.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
During 2010 and 2011, certain of our independent directors and our former advisory board member were each paid for each quarter of service in shares of our common stock with a value equal to $5,000 per quarter.
On April 15, 2011, we redeemed 70,798,500 shares of common stock (the “Redeemed Shares”) held by Cumbria Capital, L.P. (“Cumbria”), a Texas limited partnership owned and controlled by Cyrus Boga, then the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, in exchange for a convertible promissory note in the original principal amount of $700,000 which has since been converted as described below (hereafter, the “Cumbria Note”) into 100,000 shares of Series “A” shares of Preferred Stock that is not entitled to dividends or distributions or convertible into common stock, but collectively holds 1,000,000,000 voting rights and are entitled to vote together with holders of our common stock on all matters upon which our common stockholders may vote.
On April 28, 2011, we issued an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares of common stock each to Chene C. Gardner & Associates, Inc. and Kenneth I. Denos, P.C. which are respectively owned and controlled by Chene Gardner, our Chief Financial Officer, and Kenneth Denos, a member of our Board of Directors.
On October 12, 2011, we issued an aggregate of 400,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Kenneth I. Denos, P.C. and 800,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Acadia Group, Inc., both of which are owned and controlled by Kenneth Denos, a member of our Board of Directors.
On September 24, 2013, the Company converted 1,825,000 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock, which amount represents all of the issued and outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock, into 1,825,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock. As a result of this conversion there are no shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding. The shares of Series C Preferred Stock are beneficially held by Cyrus Boga and Kenneth I. Denos, both members of our Board of Directors.
On September 24, 2013, the Company converted the Cumbria Note into 100 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Cumbria is a Texas limited partnership owned and controlled by Cyrus Boga, a member of our Board of Directors. Although the Preferred Stock carries no dividend, distribution, or liquidation rights, and is not convertible into common stock, each share of Series A Preferred Stock carries 10,000,000 votes per share and is entitled to vote with the Company’s common stockholders on all matters upon which common stockholders may vote. As a result, Mr. Boga holds a controlling beneficial interest in the Company and Mr. Boga may unilaterally determine the election of the Board and other substantive matters requiring approval of the Company’s stockholders.
Director Independence
As of the date of filing of this report, neither of our directors are considered to be independent, inasmuch as they each beneficially hold greater than a 10% beneficial ownership interest in our common stock. We have not established any board committees. We hope in the future to add at least one independent director and establish one or more board committees, especially an audit committee.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The following table sets forth fees paid to our independent registered accounting firms, Morrill & Associates, LLC and GBH CPAs, PC for the last two fiscal years:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Audit Fees | $ | 18,429 | $ | 27,066 | ||||
Audit Related Fees | -0- | -0- | ||||||
Tax Fees | -0- | -0- | ||||||
All Other Fees | -0- | -0- | ||||||
Total Fees | $ | 18,429 | $ | 27,066 |
It is the policy of the Board of Directors, which presently completes the functions of the Audit Committee, to engage the independent accountants selected to conduct our financial audit and to confirm, prior to such engagement, that such independent accountants are independent of the company. All services of the independent registered accounting firm reflected above were pre-approved by the Board of Directors.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by referenced in this report:
Item No. | Description |
3.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Vican Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 19, 2013). |
3.2 | Bylaws of Vican Resources, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2012). |
14.1 | Code of Ethics for the Registrant. |
21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant. |
31.1* | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chene Gardner. |
32.1* | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Chene Gardner. |
* filed herewith
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
VICAN RESOURCES, INC. | |||
/s/ Chene Gardner | |||
Dated: April 15, 2014 | By: Chief Financial Officer | ||
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Cyrus Boga | Director | April 15, 2014 | |||||
Cyrus Boga | |||||||
/s/ Kenneth I. Denos | Director | April 15, 2014 | |||||
Kenneth I. Denos | |||||||