McEwen Mining Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
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Commission File Number: 001-33190 |
US GOLD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado |
84-0796160 |
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incorporation or organization) |
Identification No.) |
99 George Street, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5A 2N4
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(866) 441-0690
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 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 x No o
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 o No 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 definition of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 106,034,626 shares outstanding as of July 31, 2009.
US GOLD CORPORATION
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. |
Financial Statements |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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US GOLD CORPORATION
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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50,877,789 |
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10,299,941 |
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Other current assets |
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744,055 |
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1,248,828 |
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Total current assets |
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51,621,844 |
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11,548,769 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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4,938,835 |
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5,187,263 |
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Mineral property interests |
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255,812,460 |
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255,812,460 |
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Restricted time deposits for reclamation bonding |
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4,959,457 |
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4,937,239 |
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Other assets |
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137,157 |
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191,018 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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317,469,753 |
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$ |
277,676,749 |
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LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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1,185,180 |
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506,563 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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1,030,307 |
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423,964 |
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Current portion of asset retirement obligation - Note 2 |
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295,025 |
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280,415 |
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Income tax liability |
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66,766 |
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Total current liabilities |
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2,510,512 |
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1,277,708 |
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Asset retirement obligation, less current portion - Note 2 |
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5,721,108 |
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5,582,235 |
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Deferred income tax liability |
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87,340,603 |
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87,340,603 |
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Other liabilities |
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244,767 |
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282,285 |
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Total liabilities |
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95,816,990 |
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$ |
94,482,831 |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Common stock: no par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 105,966,811 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009 and 79,853,990 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 |
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$ |
501,228,744 |
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454,052,052 |
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Exchangeable: 15,926,042 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2009 and 16,822,196 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2008 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(279,294,555 |
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(270,576,708 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(281,426 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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221,652,763 |
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183,193,918 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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$ |
317,469,753 |
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277,676,749 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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US GOLD CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
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Accumulated |
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Accumulated |
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Amount |
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Warrants |
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Loss |
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Deficit |
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Total |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 |
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96,453,053 |
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446,038,067 |
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7,367,558 |
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(139,465,893 |
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313,921,224 |
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Stock option expense |
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227,551 |
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227,551 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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33,333 |
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70,666 |
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70,666 |
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Exercise of warrants |
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189,800 |
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186,515 |
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186,515 |
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Reclassified expired warrants to common stock |
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7,367,558 |
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Unrealized loss on marketable equity securities |
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(157,277 |
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(157,277 |
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Net loss |
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(9,669,379 |
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Balance, June 30, 2008 |
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96,676,186 |
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453,890,357 |
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(149,135,272 |
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304,579,300 |
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Balance, December 31, 2008 |
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96,676,186 |
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454,052,052 |
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(281,426 |
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(270,576,708 |
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183,193,918 |
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Sale of shares for cash, net of issuance costs |
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25,150,000 |
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46,300,672 |
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46,300,672 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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66,667 |
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141,334 |
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141,334 |
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Stock option expense |
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734,686 |
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734,686 |
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Net loss |
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(8,717,847 |
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Balance, June 30, 2009 |
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121,892,853 |
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501,228,744 |
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(281,426 |
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(279,294,555 |
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221,652,763 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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US GOLD CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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General and administrative |
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1,670,482 |
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1,425,269 |
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2,730,184 |
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3,220,619 |
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Property holding costs |
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308,617 |
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812,803 |
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1,794,428 |
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2,052,325 |
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Exploration costs |
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1,900,116 |
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1,543,475 |
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3,624,042 |
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3,834,836 |
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Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
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133,393 |
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139,587 |
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266,314 |
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279,972 |
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Depreciation |
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162,183 |
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162,708 |
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322,630 |
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307,012 |
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Total costs and expenses |
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4,174,791 |
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4,083,842 |
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8,737,598 |
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9,694,764 |
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Operating loss |
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(4,174,791 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): |
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Interest income |
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24,921 |
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162,511 |
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59,680 |
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374,319 |
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Interest expense |
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(79,316 |
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(29,561 |
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(82,979 |
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Loss on sale of assets |
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(8,320 |
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(1,816 |
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Foreign currency gain (loss) |
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329,975 |
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198,782 |
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44,866 |
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(272,022 |
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Total other income |
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267,260 |
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331,732 |
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19,751 |
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25,385 |
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Net loss |
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(3,907,531 |
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(3,752,110 |
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(8,717,847 |
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(9,669,379 |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS: |
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Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes |
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$ |
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(63,361 |
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$ |
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(157,277 |
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Comprehensive loss |
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$ |
(3,907,531 |
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(3,815,471 |
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(8,717,847 |
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(9,826,656 |
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Basic and diluted per share data: |
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Net loss - basic and diluted |
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(0.09 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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- basic and diluted |
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108,050,362 |
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96,676,186 |
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102,394,694 |
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96,605,175 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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US GOLD CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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For Six
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Cash flows (used in) from operating activities: |
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Cash paid to suppliers and employees |
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(8,916,429 |
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Interest received |
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311,210 |
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Cash used in operating activities |
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(5,812,604 |
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(8,605,219 |
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Cash flows used in investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(74,202 |
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(229,042 |
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Increase to restricted investments securing reclamation |
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(22,218 |
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Cash used in investing activities |
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(96,420 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Sale of common stock for cash, net of issuance costs |
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46,300,672 |
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Exercise of stock options and warrants |
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141,334 |
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257,181 |
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Cash provided by financing activities |
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46,442,006 |
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257,181 |
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Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents |
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44,866 |
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(272,022 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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40,577,848 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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10,299,941 |
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30,929,227 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
50,877,789 |
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22,022,549 |
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Reconciliation of net loss to cash used in operating activities: |
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Net loss |
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(8,717,847 |
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(9,669,379 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss from operating activities: |
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Change in interest receivable |
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(29,708 |
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Stock option expense |
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734,686 |
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227,551 |
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Accretion of asset retirement obligation |
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266,314 |
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279,972 |
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Depreciation |
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322,630 |
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307,012 |
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Foreign exchange (gain) loss |
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(44,866 |
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272,022 |
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Other operating adjustments and write-downs |
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(76,972 |
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Changes in non-cash working capital items: |
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Decrease in other assets related to operations |
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442,354 |
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52,670 |
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Increase (decrease) in liabilities related to operations |
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1,290,805 |
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(11,958 |
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Cash used in operating activities |
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(5,812,604 |
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(8,605,219 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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US GOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2009
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
US Gold Corporation (the Company) was organized under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 24, 1979. Since inception, the Company has been engaged in the exploration for, development of, production and sale of gold and silver. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) has been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures included are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.
In managements opinion, the consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008, the unaudited consolidated statement of changes in shareholders equity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, the unaudited consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, contained herein, reflect all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring items, which are necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows on a basis consistent with that of our prior audited consolidated financial statements. However, the results of operations for the interim periods may not be indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Therefore these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto and summary of significant accounting policies included in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change to the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a replacement of FASB SFAS No. 162, as the single source of authoritative nongovernmental U.S. GAAP to be launched on July 1, 2009. The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. All existing accounting standard documents will be superseded and all other accounting literature not included in the Codification will be considered nonauthoritative. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Codification is for disclosure only and will not impact our financial condition or results of operations. We are currently evaluating the impact to our financial reporting process of providing Codification references in our public filings.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events. SFAS No. 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This statement does not apply to subsequent events or transactions that are within the scope of other applicable GAAP that provide different guidance on the accounting treatment for subsequent events or transactions. SFAS No. 165 is effective for interim and annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009, and shall be applied prospectively. The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 165 for the interim period ended June 30, 2009. The adoption of SFAS No. 165 had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, which provides revised guidance for enhanced disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and the related hedged items are accounted for under FAS 133, and how derivative instruments and the related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance and cash flows. Since the Company currently does not have any derivative instruments, there are no additional disclosures required.
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with US GAAP. There was no cumulative effect related to the adoption of SFAS No. 162 and the adoption did not have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
2. Asset Retirement Obligations
At June 30, 2009, the Company holds mineral interests in Nevada and Utah, and mineral concession rights in Mexico, including the Magistral Mine, a former producing mine. The Magistral Mine is presently held on a care and maintenance basis with active exploration in the area of the mine and surrounding areas.
The Company is responsible for reclamation of certain past and future disturbances at its properties. The two most significant properties subject to these obligations are the historic Tonkin property and the Magistral Mine. The current estimate of the reclamation costs for existing disturbances on the Tonkin property to the degree required by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is $3,768,430. The costs of projected reclamation of the Magistral mine are currently estimated at $2,545,851.
For mineral properties in the United States, the Company maintains required reclamation bonding with various governmental agencies, and at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, had cash bonding in place of $4,959,457 and $4,937,239, respectively. Under Mexican regulations, surety bonding of projected reclamation costs is not required.
Changes in the Companys asset retirement obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and year ended December 31, 2008 are as follows:
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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Asset retirement and reclamation liability - opening balance |
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$ |
5,862,650 |
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5,415,278 |
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Settlements (final reclamation performed) |
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(112,831 |
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(305,409 |
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Accretion of liability |
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266,314 |
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564,002 |
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Adjustment reflecting updated estimates |
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188,779 |
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Asset retirement and reclamation liability - ending balance |
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$ |
6,016,133 |
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5,862,650 |
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It is anticipated that the capitalized asset retirement costs will be charged to expense based on the units of production method commencing with gold production at the Companys properties, if any. There was no amortization adjustment recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 or the year ended December 31, 2008 related to the capitalized asset retirement cost since the properties were not in operation. Actual asset retirement and reclamation, generally, will commence upon the completion of operations at one or more of the properties, which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. As at June 30, 2009, the current portion of the asset retirement obligation was $295,025 (December 31, 2008 - $280,415).
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3. Income Taxes
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company accrued total interest expense related to an income tax liability of $79,316 and $82,979, respectively. The Company recognized interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities as a component of interest expense. As at June 30, 2009, total accrued interest and penalties increased to $775,542 from $692,563 at the end of 2008.
Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2009 are $577,000 of tax benefit that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate as it was originally recorded as an adjustment to the purchase price allocation. In the period ending June 30, 2009, there was no increase in the balance of unrecognized tax benefit of $577,000. Under current conditions and expectations, management does not foresee any significant changes in the unrecognized tax benefit that would have a material impact on the Companys financial statements.
The Company has determined the classification of the unrecognized tax benefits on the balance sheet and recorded such unrecognized tax benefits as non-current liabilities. The basis for this assessment is that the unrecognized tax benefits do not become statute barred within the next twelve months. In addition, the taxation authorities have not instituted any audits of the unrecognized tax benefits. As a result, the Company does not anticipate payment of the liability or settlement of the unrecognized tax benefits within one year of the balance sheet date.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. These tax returns are subject to examination by local taxation authorities provided the tax years remain open to audit under the relevant statute of limitations. The following information summarizes the open tax years by major jurisdiction:
United States: 2004 to 2008
Canada: 2001 to 2008
Mexico: 2003 to 2008
4. Shareholders Equity
On May 19, 2009, the Company issued 22,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2 per share (before the underwriters commissions and expenses) in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement filed with U.S. securities regulators and a prospectus filed with Canadian securities regulators. In connection with the offering, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 3,300,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments. On May 26, 2009, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option to purchase 3,150,000 of the 3,300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2 per share (before the underwriters commissions and expenses).
Gross proceeds from the 25,150,000 shares issued in the offering totaled $50,300,000 with net recorded proceeds to the Company being $46,300,672, which is net of the underwriters commissions and expenses, legal fees, securities listing costs, printing and other costs.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, 299,329 and 896,154 exchangeable shares were converted into common stock, respectively. At June 30, 2009, total outstanding exchangeable shares not held by the Company totaled 15,926,042.
5. Stock Options
During the first quarter of 2009, the Company granted stock options to certain employees, directors and consultants for an aggregate of 1,277,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.91 per share. The options vest equally over a three year period if the individual remains affiliated with the Company (subject to acceleration of vesting in certain events) and are exercisable for a period of 10 years from the date of issue. There were no options granted during the second quarter of 2009.
The Company estimates the fair value of each stock option at the grant date by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded stock option expense
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of $350,887 and $734,686, respectively, related to the service period. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recorded a credit to stock option expense of $279,157 and an expense of $2257,557, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company issued 66,667 shares of common stock upon exercise of stock options at an exercise price of $2.12 per share for proceeds of $141,334.
The principal assumptions used in applying the Black-Scholes option pricing model for the awards for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were as follows:
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2008 |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Risk-free interest rate |
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3.04% to 3.77% |
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1.93% to 2.52% |
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1.8% to 3.77% |
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Dividend yield |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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n/a |
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Volatility factor of the expectedmarket price of common stock |
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106% |
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106% to 110% |
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106% to 110% |
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Weighted-average expected life of option |
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6.5 years |
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6.7 years |
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6.5 years |
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Weighted-average grant date fair value |
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$1.73 |
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$0.77 |
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$2.63 |
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6. Related Party Transactions
Effective January 1, 2009, the Company renewed its management services agreement (Services Agreement) with 2083089 Ontario Inc. (208) pursuant to which the Company agreed to reimburse 208 for office operating costs. A similar contract was entered into between the Company and 208 for calendar year 2008 expiring on December 31. A company owned by Robert McEwen, the chairman and chief executive officer of the Company and beneficial owner of more than 5% of our voting securities, is the owner of 208. Mr. McEwen is also the chief executive officer and sole director of 208. During the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2009, the Company paid $45,337 and $88,511, respectively, under these agreements. For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008, the Company paid $116,137 and $204,188, respectively, under these agreements.
On March 10, 2009, the Company entered into a $5 million standby credit facility agreement with Mr. McEwen. Amounts under the credit facility can be drawn at any time with amounts borrowed repayable after 15 months from the date of the note. Amounts borrowed will be charged interest at a rate equal to 5% above the US prime rate and payable quarterly. A 1% annual standby fee will be charged on the unused portion of the credit facility and is also payable quarterly. As at June 30, 2009, no amounts have been drawn under this credit facility. As at June 30, 2009, the Company accrued a total of $15,694 for the standby fee. Effective August 5, 2009, the Company terminated its standby credit facility agreement with Mr. McEwen. Please refer to note 8 for further details.
Pursuant to the public offering discussed in note 5, Mr. McEwen purchased 4,000,000 shares of the 22,000,000 shares of common stock sold on May 19, 2009. There were no underwriter discounts or commissions charged on Mr. McEwens purchase.
7. Comparative Figures
Certain prior year information was reclassified to conform with the current years presentation.
8. Subsequent Events
On August 5, 2009, the Board of Directors and Mr. McEwen mutually approved the termination of the $5 million standby credit facility agreement with Mr. McEwen.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
The following discussion updates our plan of operation as of August 7, 2009 for the foreseeable future. It also analyzes our financial condition at June 30, 2009 and compares it to our financial condition at December 31, 2008. Finally, the discussion summarizes the results of our operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and compares those results to the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2008. We suggest that you read this discussion in connection with the MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Plan of Operation
Our plan of operation for 2009 is to continue with our focused exploration and evaluation program at certain of our Nevada and Mexican properties.
The company-wide exploration budget for 2009 is approximately $9.6 million which may be re-evaluated during the year. The initial allocation between Nevada and Mexico for exploration spending is $4.7 million for Nevada and $4.9 million for Mexico which is also subject to re-evaluation based on actual exploration results. Corporate general and administrative overhead costs for 2009 are anticipated to be approximately $4.2 million with property holding costs projected to be an additional $4 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2009, we had working capital of $49,111,332, comprised of current assets of $51,621,844 and current liabilities of $2,510,512. This represents an increase of approximately $38,840,271 from the working capital of $10,271,061 at fiscal year end December 31, 2008. This excludes amounts which can be drawn under the credit facility.
On May 19, 2009, the Company issued 22,000,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2 per share (before the underwriters commissions and expenses) in a public offering pursuant to a registration statement filed with U.S. securities regulators and a prospectus filed with Canadian securities regulators. In connection with the offering, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 3,300,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments. On May 26, 2009, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option to purchase 3,150,000 of the 3,300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $2 per share (before the underwriters commissions and expenses).
Gross proceeds from the 25,150,000 shares issued in the offering totaled $50,300,000 with net recorded proceeds to the Company being $46,300,672, which is net of the underwriters commissions and expenses, legal fees, securities listing costs, printing and other costs. The Company intends to use the majority of the net proceeds of this offering to fund its ongoing exploration in Nevadas Cortez Trend and in Mexico. The remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
On March 10, 2009, we entered into a $5 million standby credit facility agreement with our chairman and chief executive officer. Amounts under the credit facility can be drawn at any time with amounts borrowed repayable after 15 months from the date of the note. Amounts borrowed will be charged interest at a rate equal to 5% above the US prime rate and payable quarterly. A 1% annual standby fee will be charged on the unused portion of the credit facility and is also payable quarterly. As at June 30, 2009, no amounts have been drawn under this credit facility. Effective August 5, 2009, we terminated the standby credit facility agreement with Mr. McEwen.
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Our only sources of capital at present include cash on hand and the possible exercise of options and warrants, since we are not generating revenue. Based on current spending projections, our cash balance on hand is expected to be sufficient to fund ongoing operations through to the end of 2011.
Net cash used in operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased to $5,812,604 from $8,605,219 for the corresponding period in 2008. Cash paid to suppliers and employees decreased to $5,812,604 during the 2009 period from $8,916,429 during the 2008 period, primarily reflecting reduced exploration and general and administrative expenses. Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $96,420, compared to $286,618 in the comparable period of 2008.
Cash provided by financing activities for the first six months of 2009 was $46,442,006 from the public offering of 25,150,000 shares and exercise of stock options compared to $257,181 generated in the comparable period of 2008 from the exercise of stock options and warrants.
In July 2009, we purchased 2,027 ounces of gold at a price of $952.50 per ounce for a total cost of $1,930,718.
Results of Operations
Six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to six months ended June 30, 2008
For the six months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a net loss of $8,717,847, or $0.09 per share, compared to a net loss for the corresponding period of 2008 of $9,669,379 or $0.10 per share.
General and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased by $490,435 to $2,730,184 compared to $3,220,619 for the same period in 2008, primarily due to decreases in staff and salaries, fees related to accounting and tax related services, management service fees, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and audit expenses, partially offset by an increase in stock option expense as a result of new stock option grants and reduction in forfeitures during 2009.
Property holding costs during the 2009 period decreased by $257,897 to $1,794,428 compared to $2,052,325 in 2008. Exploration costs during the 2009 period decreased by $210,794 to $3,624,042 as compared to $3,834,836 for the same period of 2008, reflecting a slight reduction in exploration activities in Mexico.
Total stock option expense in the 2009 period increased to $734,686 compared to $227,551 for the same period of 2008, reflecting a lower number of forfeitures in 2009 and expenses associated with recent option grants. Stock option expense is split between the general and administrative and exploration costs lines within the income statement.
Accretion of the asset retirement obligation in Nevada and Mexico for the six months ended June 30, 2009 slightly decreased to $266,314 compared to $279,972 in the same period of 2008. Interest income in the 2009 period decreased to $59,680 compared to $374,319 in 2008, reflecting lower average levels of interest-bearing deposits during the 2009 period as well as lower interest rates. During the 2009 period, we recorded a foreign currency exchange gain of $44,866, reflecting a weakening US dollar against the Canadian dollar and its effect on the net monetary assets or cash that are denominated in Canadian dollars.
Three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to three months ended June 30, 2008
For the three months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded a net loss of $3,907,531, or $0.04 per share, compared to a net loss for the corresponding period of 2008 of $3,752,110 or $0.04 per share.
General and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 slightly increased by $245,213 to $1,670,482 compared to $1,425,269 for the same period in 2008, primarily due to an increase in stock option expense as a result of new stock option grant and reduction in forfeitures during 2009, partially offset by decreases in staff and salaries, fees related to accounting and tax related services, management service fees, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and audit expenses.
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Property holding costs during the 2009 period decreased by $504,186 to $308,617 compared to $812,803 in 2008, mainly due to decrease in discretionary spending and favorable foreign exchange in Mexico. Exploration costs for the second quarter of 2009 increased by $356,641 to $1,900,116 as compared to $1,543,475 for the same period of 2008, reflecting an increase in exploration activities at the Gold Bar and Limo projects in Nevada.
Total stock option expense in the 2009 period increased to $350,887 compared to a credit of $279,157 for the same period of 2008, reflecting a lower number of forfeitures in 2009. Stock option expense is split between the general and administrative and exploration costs lines within the income statement.
Accretion of the asset retirement obligation in Nevada and Mexico for the three months ended June 30, 2009 decreased slightly to $133,393 compared to $139,587 in the same period of 2008. Interest income in the 2009 period decreased to $24,921 compared to $162,511 in 2008, reflecting lower average levels of interest-bearing deposits during the 2009 period as well as lower interest rates. During the second quarter of 2009, we recorded a foreign currency exchange gain of $329,975, reflecting a weakening US dollar against the Canadian dollar and its effect on the net monetary assets or cash that are denominated in Canadian dollars.
Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the financial statements are discussed with our Audit Committee as they are implemented and on an annual basis.
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates since December 31, 2008.
Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements, as that term is used in federal securities laws, about our financial condition, results of operations and business. These statements include, among others:
· statements concerning the benefits that we expect will result from our business activities and certain transactions that we contemplate or have completed, such as receipt of proceeds, increased revenues, decreased expenses and avoided expenses and expenditures; and
· statements of our expectations, beliefs, future plans and strategies, anticipated developments and other matters that are not historical facts.
These statements may be made expressly in this document or may be incorporated by reference to other documents that we will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You can find many of these statements by looking for words such as believes, expects, anticipates, estimates or similar expressions used in this report or incorporated by reference in this report.
These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied in those statements. Because the statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. We caution you not to put undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Further, the information contained in this document or incorporated herein by reference is a statement of our present intention and is based on present facts and assumptions, and may change at any time and without notice, based on changes in such facts or assumptions.
Risk Factors Impacting Forward-Looking Statements
The important factors that could prevent us from achieving our stated goals and objectives include, but are not limited to, those set forth in other reports we have filed with the SEC and the following:
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· The success of our ongoing exploration program;
· Unexpected changes in business and economic conditions;
· Commodity price fluctuations;
· Technological changes in the mining industry;
· Any change in interest rates, currency exchange 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 in the gold mining industry for risk capital;
· Our costs of exploration and production, if any;
· Environmental and other regulations, as the same presently exist and may hereafter be amended;
· Local and community impacts and issues;
· Our ability to identify, finance and integrate other acquisitions; and
· Volatility of our stock price.
We undertake no responsibility or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, but may do so in the future in written or oral statements. Investors should take note of any future statements made by or on our behalf.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our exposure to market risks includes, but is not limited to, the following risks: changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in interest rates, equity price risks, commodity price fluctuations and country risk. We do not use derivative financial instruments as part of an overall strategy to manage market risk.
Foreign Currency Risk
While we transact most of our business in US dollars, some expenses, labor, operating supplies and capital assets are denominated in Canadian dollars or Mexican pesos. As a result, currency exchange fluctuations may impact our operating costs. The appreciation of non-US dollar currencies against the US dollar increases costs and the cost of purchasing capital assets in US dollar terms in Canada and Mexico, which can adversely impact our operating results and cash flows. Conversely, a depreciation of non-US dollar currencies usually decreases operating costs and capital asset purchases in US dollar terms.
The value of cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies also fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. Appreciation of non-US dollar currencies results in a foreign currency gain on such investments and a decrease in non-US dollar currencies results in a loss. We have not utilized market risk sensitive instruments to manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates but may in the future actively manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk. We also hold portions of our cash reserves in non-US dollar currencies. Based on our Canadian cash balance of $15,187,711 at June 30, 2009, a 1% change in the Canadian dollar would have an impact (gain or loss) of approximately $130,600 in the statement of operations.
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Interest Rate Risk
We have no debt outstanding nor do we have any investment in debt instruments other than highly liquid short-term investments. Accordingly, we consider our interest rate risk exposure to be insignificant at this time.
Equity Price Risk
We have in the past sought and will likely in the future seek to acquire additional funding by sale of common stock. Movements in the price of our common stock have been volatile in the past and may also be volatile in the future. As a result, there is a risk that we may not be able to sell common stock at an acceptable price to meet future funding requirements.
Commodity Price Risk
We currently do not have any production and expect to be engaged in exploration activities for the foreseeable future. However, if we commence production and sales, changes in the price of gold could significantly affect our results of operations and cash flows in the future.
Foreign Country Risk
Our Magistral Mine and certain other concessions are located in Mexico. In the past, that country has been subject to political instability, changes and uncertainties which may cause changes to existing government regulations affecting mineral exploration and mining activities. Civil or political unrest or violence could disrupt our operations at any time. Our exploration and mining activities may be adversely affected in varying degrees by changing government regulations relating to the mining industry or shifts in political conditions that could increase the costs related to our activities or maintaining our properties. Mexicos status as a developing country may make it more difficult for us to obtain required financing for these properties.
Item 4. 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 SECs 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, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of June 30, 2009, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
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Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
We held our annual meeting of shareholders on June 11, 2009. At the meeting, the shareholders reelected all directors and approved and ratified KPMG LLP as our independent registered accounting firm for year end December 31, 2009.
The vote on the directors resolution was as follows:
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Shares Voted |
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Name of Nominee |
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Withheld |
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Robert R. McEwen |
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73,498,434 |
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1,231,395 |
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Declan Costelloe |
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73,343,086 |
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1,386,743 |
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Peter Bojtos |
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71,442,241 |
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3,287,588 |
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Michele Ashby |
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73,314,478 |
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1,415,351 |
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Leanne Baker |
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73,343,806 |
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1,386,023 |
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The vote on the KPMG LLP resolution was as follows:
Votes For: 74,066,500 |
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Votes Against: 426,943 |
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Abstain: 236,338 |
As discussed in more detail in Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, on August 5, 2009 our Board of Directors and Mr. McEwen, our chairman and chief executive officer mutually agreed to terminate the standby credit facility between the Company and Mr. McEwen. We will not incur any early termination fees related to the termination of the credit facility.
The following exhibits are filed with this report:
31.1 |
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Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Robert R. McEwen. |
31.2 |
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Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Perry Y. Ing. |
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Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Robert R. McEwen and Perry Y. Ing. |
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In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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US GOLD CORPORATION |
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/s/ Robert R. McEwen |
Dated: August 7, 2009 |
By Robert R. McEwen, Chairman |
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and Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Perry Y. Ing |
Dated: August 7, 2009 |
By Perry Y. Ing, Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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