Motos America, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 April (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2009
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-52879
CONTACT MINERALS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA | 39-2060052 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S Employer Identification No.) |
Suite 206, 475 Howe Street, | |
Vancouver, BC, Canada | V6C 2B3 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(604) 629-1007
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address
and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. [X]
Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted
electronically and posted on its corporate Web
site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405
of Regulation
S-T (s. 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 [
] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated
filer, or a
smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer,
accelerated filer and smaller
reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). [X] Yes
[ ] No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the
issuer's classes of common stock, as of the
latest practicable date:
As of May 22, 2009, the Registrant had 14,280,000 shares of common
stock
outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X, and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended April 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending July 31, 2009.
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
(unaudited)
April 30, 2009
Index | |
Balance Sheets | F1 |
Statements of Operations | F2 |
Statements of Cash Flows | F3 |
Notes to the Financial Statements | F4 |
Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
April 30, | July 31, | |||
2009 | 2008 | |||
$ | $ | |||
(unaudited) | ||||
ASSETS | ||||
Current Assets | ||||
Cash | 29,448 | 21,336 | ||
Prepaid expenses | 380 | | ||
Total Assets | 29,828 | 21,336 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT | ||||
Current Liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable | 2,265 | 547 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 503 | 4,360 | ||
Due to related party (Note 4(b)) | 62,131 | 70,076 | ||
Loan payable (Note 4(d)) | 54,244 | | ||
Total Liabilities | 119,143 | 74,983 | ||
Contingencies and Commitments (Notes 1 and 3) | ||||
Stockholders Deficit | ||||
Preferred Stock | ||||
Authorized: 15,000,000 shares, par value $0.001 | ||||
None issued and outstanding | | | ||
Common Stock | ||||
Authorized: 300,000,000 shares, par value $0.001 | ||||
Issued and outstanding: 14,280,000 shares | 14,280 | 14,280 | ||
Additional Paid-in Capital | 50,720 | 50,720 | ||
Donated Capital (Note 4(a)) | 37,381 | 23,881 | ||
Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage | (191,696 | ) | (142,528 | ) |
Total Stockholders Deficit | (89,315 | ) | (53,647 | ) |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Deficit | 29,828 | 21,336 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
Accumulated from | For the | For the | For the | For the | ||||||
April 25, 2007 | Three Months | Three Months | Nine Months | Nine Months | ||||||
(date of inception) | Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | ||||||
To April 30, | April 30, | April 30, | April 30, | April 30, | ||||||
2009 | 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
$ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||
Revenue | | | | | | |||||
Expenses | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 24,002 | 944 | 798 | 8,892 | 4,552 | |||||
Foreign currency translation gain | (9,594 | ) | 2,599 | (283 | ) | (9,594 | ) | (1,048 | ) | |
Management fees (Note 4(a)) | 24,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 9,000 | 9,000 | |||||
Impairment of mineral property costs | 5,000 | | 2,500 | | 2,500 | |||||
Mineral property costs | 14,978 | | | 396 | | |||||
Professional services | 121,310 | 6,444 | 14,944 | 35,974 | 56,883 | |||||
Rent (Note 4(a)) | 12,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | |||||
Total Expenses | 191,696 | 14,487 | 22,459 | 49,168 | 76,387 | |||||
Net Loss | (191,696 | ) | (14,487 | ) | (22,459 | ) | (49,168 | ) | (76,387 | ) |
Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted | | | | | | |||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | | 14,280,000 | 14,280,000 | 14,280,000 | 14,280,000 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
Accumulated | For the | For the | ||||
From April 25, 2007 | Nine Months | Nine Months | ||||
(Date of Inception) To | Ended | Ended | ||||
April 30, | April 30, | April 30, | ||||
2009 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||
Operating Activities | ||||||
Net loss for the period | (191,696 | ) | (49,168 | ) | (76,387 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||||
used in operating activities: | ||||||
Donated expenses | 37,381 | 13,500 | 13,500 | |||
Impairment of mineral property costs | 5,000 | | 2,500 | |||
Foreign currency translation gain | (9,992 | ) | (9,992 | ) | | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 365 | (2,042 | ) | (7,861 | ) | |
Due to related party | 72,026 | 1,950 | 25,924 | |||
Prepaid expenses | (380 | ) | (380 | ) | (555 | ) |
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (87,296 | ) | (46,132 | ) | (42,879 | ) |
Investing Activities | ||||||
Acquisition of mineral property claims | (2,500 | ) | | | ||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (2,500 | ) | | | ||
Financing Activities | ||||||
Loan from related party | 54,244 | 54,244 | | |||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 65,000 | | 4,750 | |||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 119,244 | 54,244 | 4,750 | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Cash | 29,448 | 8,112 | (38,129 | ) | ||
Cash Beginning of Period | | 21,336 | 76,217 | |||
Cash End of Period | 29,448 | 29,448 | 38,088 | |||
Supplemental Disclosures: | ||||||
Interest paid | | | | |||
Income taxes paid | | | |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
1. | Exploration Stage Company |
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Contact Minerals Corp. (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 25, 2007. The Company is an Exploration Stage Company, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No.7 Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises. The Companys principal business is the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources. |
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These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has never generated revenue and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations and to determine the existence, discovery and successful exploitation of economically recoverable reserves in its resource properties, confirmation of the Companys interests in the underlying properties, and the attainment of profitable operations. As at April 30, 2009 the Company has a working capital deficiency of $89,315 and has accumulated losses of $191,696 since inception. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. |
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On January 8, 2009, the board of directors of the Company approved a private placement offering of up to $150,000 of 10% convertible notes (the "Offering"). The Company may pay a commission or finders fee of up to 10% of the Offering proceeds. The proceeds will be used to fund the Companys business and for working capital purposes. There is no assurance that the Offering will be completed on the above terms or at all. |
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2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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a) | Basis of Presentation |
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These financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in US dollars. The Companys fiscal year-end is July 31. |
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b) | Interim Financial Statements |
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These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual financial statements and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Companys financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods shown. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year or for any future period. |
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c) | Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US 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. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to valuation of donated services, and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Companys estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected. |
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d) | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents. |
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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e) | Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share |
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The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (SFAS 128). SFAS 128 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including stock options, using the treasury stock method, and convertible preferred stock, using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti- dilutive. At April 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company had no potentially dilutive shares outstanding. |
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f) | Financial Instruments |
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SFAS No. 157 Fair Value Measurements requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instruments categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. SFAS No. 157 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value: |
Level 1
Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2
Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3
Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Companys financial instruments consist principally of cash, accounts payable, loan payable, and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to SFAS No. 157, fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis include cash equivalents determined based on Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The Company believes that the recorded values of all of the other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations. |
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The Companys operations are in Canada, which results in exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to the Companys operations that arise from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk. |
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g) | Foreign Currency Transactions/Balances |
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The Companys functional currency is the United States dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income. Foreign currency transactions are primarily undertaken in Canadian dollars. The Company has not, to the date of these financials statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. |
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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h) | Long-lived Assets |
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In accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. |
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Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset and its fair value which is generally determined based on the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount is not recoverable and exceeds fair value. |
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i) | Mineral Property Costs |
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The Company is primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized in accordance with EITF 04-2 Whether Mineral Rights Are Tangible or Intangible Assets when management has determined that probable future benefits consisting of a contribution to future cash inflows have been identified and adequate financial resources are available or are expected to be available as required to meet the terms of property acquisition and budgeted exploration and development expenditures. Mineral property acquisition costs are expensed as incurred if the criteria for capitalization are not met. In the event that a mineral property is acquired through the issuance of the Companys shares, the mineral property will be recorded at the fair value of the respective property or the fair value of common shares, whichever is more readily determinable. |
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When mineral properties are acquired under option agreements with future acquisition payments to be made at the sole discretion of the Company, those future payments, whether in cash or shares, are recorded only when the Company has made or is obliged to make the payment or issue the shares. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves and pre feasibility, the costs incurred to develop such property are capitalized. |
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j) | Income Taxes |
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Potential benefits of income tax losses are not recognized in the accounts until realization is more likely than not. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 109 Accounting for Income Taxes as of its inception. Pursuant to SFAS No. 109, the Company is required to compute tax asset benefits for net operating losses carried forward. Potential benefit of net operating losses have not been recognized in these financial statements because the Company cannot be assured it is more likely than not it will utilize the net operating losses carried forward in future years. |
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k) | Stock-based Compensation |
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The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with SFAS No. 123R Share Based Payments, using the fair value method. The Company has not issued any stock options since its inception. |
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l) | Comprehensive Loss |
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SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the financial statements. As at April 30, 2009 and 2008, the Company has no items that represent a comprehensive loss and, therefore, has not included a schedule of comprehensive loss in the financial statements. |
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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m) | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements |
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On April 13, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) Office of the Chief Accountant and Division of Corporation Finance issued SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 111 (SAB 111). SAB 111 amends and replaces SAB Topic 5M, Miscellaneous AccountingOther Than Temporary Impairment of Certain Investments in Equity Securities to reflect FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. This FSP provides guidance for assessing whether an impairment of a debt security is other than temporary, as well as how such impairments are presented and disclosed in the financial statements. The amended SAB Topic 5M maintains the prior staff views related to equity securities but has been amended to exclude debt securities from its scope. SAB 111 is effective upon the adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of SAB 111 will have on the financial statements of the Company. |
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In April 2009 the FASB issued FSP No. 141R-1 Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies, or FSP 141R-1. FSP 141R-1 amends the provisions in Statement 141R for the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosures for assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations. The FSP eliminates the distinction between contractual and non-contractual contingencies, including the initial recognition and measurement criteria in Statement 141R and instead carries forward most of the provisions in SFAS 141 for acquired contingencies. FSP 141R-1 is effective for contingent assets and contingent liabilities acquired in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We expect FSP 141R-1 will have an impact on our consolidated financial statements, but the nature and magnitude of the specific effects will depend upon the nature, term and size of the acquired contingencies. The effect of adopting FSP 141R-1 will depend upon the nature, terms and size of any acquired contingencies consummated after the effective date of January 1, 2009. |
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On April 9, 2009, the FASB issued three FSPs intended to provide additional application guidance and enhanced disclosures regarding fair value measurements and other-than-temporary impairments of securities. |
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FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly, provides guidelines for making fair value measurements more consistent with the principles presented in FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. FSP FAS 157-4 must be applied prospectively and retrospective application is not permitted. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity early adopting FSP FAS 157-4 must also early adopt FSP FAS 115- 2 and FAS 124-2. |
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FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, provides additional guidance designed to create greater clarity and consistency in accounting for and presenting impairment losses on debt securities. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. An entity may early adopt this FSP only if it also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4. |
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FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, enhances consistency in financial reporting by increasing the frequency of fair value disclosures. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. However, an entity may early adopt these interim fair value disclosure requirements only if it also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2. |
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The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of these FSPs will have on its financial statements. |
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In June 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. FSP EITF 03-6-1 addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting, and therefore need to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method as described in FASB Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share. FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008 and earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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m) | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (continued) |
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In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts An interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60. SFAS 163 requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim liabilities, and requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, except for some disclosures about the insurance enterprises risk-management activities. SFAS 163 requires that disclosures about the risk-management activities of the insurance enterprise be effective for the first period beginning after issuance. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS 162 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 generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. It is effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities an amendment to FASB Statement No. 133. SFAS No. 161 is intended to improve financial standards for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133 and its related interpretations; and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements Liabilities an Amendment of ARB No. 51. This statement amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the Noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations. This statement replaces SFAS 141 and defines the acquirer in a business combination as the entity that obtains control of one or more businesses in a business combination and establishes the acquisition date as the date that the acquirer achieves control. SFAS 141R requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date. SFAS 141R also requires the acquirer to recognize contingent consideration at the acquisition date, measured at its fair value at that date. This statement is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Earlier adoption is prohibited. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Most of the provisions of SFAS No. 159 apply only to entities that elect the fair value option. However, the amendment to SFAS No. 115 Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities applies to all entities with available-for-sale and trading securities. SFAS No. 159 is effective as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provision of SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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Contact Minerals Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) |
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m) | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (continued) |
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The objective of SFAS No. 157 is to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and to expand disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for fair value measurements made in fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material effect on the Companys financial statements. |
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3. | Mineral Property |
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On June 30, 2007, the Company entered into a property option agreement with a relative of the President of the Company whereby the Company has the option to acquire a 100% interest in and to six mineral claims located in the Revelstoke Mining District in the Province of British Columbia by payment of $2,500 (paid) upon signing the contract, $2,500 (paid) within 10 days of the Company being listed for trading on the OTCBB, $10,000 on the first anniversary of this agreement and $10,000 on the second anniversary of this agreement. The Companys shares became quoted on the OTCBB on April 9, 2008. The Company must also pay 1% Net Smelter Returns Royalty upon commencement of commercial production to a maximum of $1,000,000. The agreement was amended on June 30, 2008 to extend the due date of the first $10,000 option payment to October 28, 2008. The Company did not make the required $10,000 option payment due on October 28, 2008, and accordingly, caused the mineral property option to lapse. |
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4. | Related Party Transactions |
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a) | During the nine months ended April 30, 2009, the Company recognized a total of $9,000 (2008 - $9,000) for donated services at $1,000 per month and $4,500 (2008 - $4,500) for donated rent at $500 per month provided by the President of the Company. |
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b) | As at April 30, 2009, the Company is indebted to the President of the Company for CDN$74,125 (US$62,131) (July 31, 2008 CDN$71,479 (US$70,076)) for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. The amount is non- interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand. |
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c) | As at April 30, 2009, the Company is indebted to a relative of President of the Company for CDN$100 (US$83) (July 31, 2008 CDN $100 (US$97)) for expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. The amount is included in accounts payable and is non-interest bearing, unsecured, and due on demand. |
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d) | During the nine months ended April 30, 2009, the President of the Company advanced CDN$64,715 (US$54,244) (July 31, 2008 - $nil) for working capital purposes, which is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand. |
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5. | Common Stock |
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On February 9, 2009, the Company effected a 2 for 1 forward stock split of the authorized, issued and outstanding common stock. As a result, the authorized share capital increased from 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share to 300,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. The issued and outstanding shares increased from 7,140,000 shares of common stock to 14,280,000 shares of common stock. All share amounts have been retroactively adjusted for all periods presented. |
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ITEM 2. |
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute "forward-looking statements." These statements, identified by words such as plan, "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "should," "expect" and similar expressions include our expectations and objectives regarding our future financial position, operating results and business strategy. These statements reflect the current views of management with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those set forth under the caption Part II Item 1A. Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. We do not intend to update the forward-looking information to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting such forward-looking information. We advise you to carefully review the reports and documents, particularly our Annual Reports, our Quarterly Reports and our Current Reports we file from time to time with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Copies of all of our filings with the SEC may be accessed by visiting the SEC site (http://www.sec.gov) and performing a search of our electronic filings.
As used in this Quarterly Report, the terms "we, "us, "our, and Contact mean Contact Minerals Corp. unless otherwise indicated. All dollar amounts in this Quarterly Report are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.
OVERVIEW
We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 25, 2007.
We currently have no business operations or significant assets. We are an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. We plan to identify and acquire an interest in an alternative mineral property. The acquisition of an alternative mineral property will be dependent upon our possessing sufficient capital resources at the time to purchase such mineral property. We have not entered into any discussions, understandings, arrangements or other agreements, preliminary or otherwise, for acquiring any alternative mineral property and/or funding arrangements for the purpose of acquiring an alternative mineral property.
RECENT CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Since our second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2009, we experienced the following significant corporate developments:
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Effective February 9, 2009, we amended our Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 78.207 of Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes by increasing our issued and authorized common stock on a two-for-one basis. Accordingly, our authorized capital of common stock increased from 150,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and our issued and outstanding shares were increased correspondingly on a two-for-one basis. As a result of the forward split, the number of shares of common stock outstanding was increased correspondingly from 7,140,000 shares to 14,280,000 shares. |
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Effective February 9, 2009, as a result of the 2-for-1 forward split, our trading symbol changed from "CMIZ" to CNTM. |
PLAN OF OPERATION
Our plan of operation for the next twelve months is to identify and acquire an interest in alternate mineral properties on which we will carry out exploration activities. We are unable to provide an estimate of our exact financial needs for the next twelve months. However, as at April 30, 2009, we had cash on hand of $29,448 and a working capital deficit of $89,315. As such, we will require substantial additional financing in the near future in order to meet our current obligations and to continue our operations. In addition, in the event that we are successful in identifying an alternative mineral property, of which there is no assurance, we anticipate that we will need to obtain additional financing in order to pursue an exploration program.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Nine Months Summary
Three Months Ended | Percentage | Nine Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
April 30, | Increase / | April 30, | Increase / | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | (Decrease) | 2009 | 2008 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | - | $ | - | n/a | $ | - | $ | - | n/a | ||||||||
Expenses | (14,487 | ) | (22,459 | ) | (35.5)% | (49,168 | ) | (76,387 | ) | (35.6)% | ||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (14,487 | ) | $ | (22,459 | ) | (35.5)% | $ | (49,168 | ) | $ | (76,387 | ) | (35.6)% |
Revenues
We have not earned any revenue since inception. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we are able to acquire an alternative mineral property and subsequently enter into commercial production of a mineral property. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover proven reserves on a mineral property, or if such deposits are discovered, that we will enter into further exploration programs.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Our operating expenses for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended | Percentage | Nine Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
April 30, | Increase / | April 30, | Increase / | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | (Decrease) | 2009 | 2008 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
General and Administrative | $ | 944 | $ | 798 | 18.3% | $ | 8,892 | $ | 4,552 | 95.3% | ||||||||
Foreign Currency Translation Loss (Gain) | 2,599 | (283 | ) | (1,018.4)% | (9,594 | ) | (1,048 | ) | 815.5% | |||||||||
Management | 3,000 | 3,000 | n/a | 9,000 | 9,000 | n/a |
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Three Months Ended | Percentage | Nine Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
April 30, | Increase / | April 30, | Increase / | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | (Decrease) | 2009 | 2008 | (Decrease) | |||||||||||||
Fees | ||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of Mineral Property Costs | - | 2,500 | (100 )% | - | 2,500 | (100 )% | ||||||||||||
Mineral Property Costs | - | - | n/a | 396 | - | n/a | ||||||||||||
Professional Services | 6,444 | 14,944 | (56.9 )% | 35,974 | 56,883 | (36.8 )% | ||||||||||||
Rent | 1,500 | 1,500 | n/a | 4,500 | 4,500 | n/a | ||||||||||||
Total Expenses | $ | 14,487 | $ | 22,459 | (35.5 )% | $ | 49,168 | $ | 76,387 | (35.6 )% |
The decrease in our operating expenses during the three and nine months ended April 30, 2009 is due to decreases in professional services. Professional services consist of accounting and legal fees in connection with meeting our ongoing reporting obligations under the Exchange Act.
We do not currently pay any management fees to our sole executive officer and director or any rent for use of our office. However, we recognize $1,000 per month for donated management fees and $500 per month for donated rent provided by our sole executive officer and director.
We anticipate that our expenses will increase significantly if we are able to identify and acquire an alternative mineral property and pursue an exploration program on a mineral property. However, there are no assurances that we will be able to identify and acquire an alternative mineral property.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Working Capital | |||||||||
Percentage | |||||||||
At April 30, 2009 | At July 31, 2008 | Increase / (Decrease) | |||||||
Current Assets | $ | 29,828 | $ | 21,336 | 39.8% | ||||
Current Liabilities | (119,143 | ) | (74,983 | ) | 58.9% | ||||
Working Capital Surplus (Deficit) | $ | (89,315 | ) | $ | (53,647 | ) | 66.5% |
Cash Flows | ||||||
Nine Months Ended April 30, | ||||||
2009 | 2008 | |||||
Cash Flows (Used In) Operating Activities | $ | (46,132 | ) | $ | (42,879 | ) |
Cash Flows (Used In) Investing Activities | - | - | ||||
Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities | 54,244 | 4,750 | ||||
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash During Period | $ | 8,112 | $ | (38,129 | ) |
We had cash on hand of $29,448 and a working capital deficit of $89,315 as of April 30, 2009 compared to cash on hand of $21,336 and a working capital deficit of $53,647 as of July 31, 2008. Our working capital deficit increased as a result of the fact that we had no revenues during the period and that our sole source of financing came in the form of short term loans from our sole executive officer and director.
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During our nine months ended April 30, 2009, our sole executive officer and director advanced us CDN$64,715 (approximately US$54,244) for working capital purposes. This amount is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due on demand.
Financing Requirements
Our ability to identify and acquire an alternative mineral property is dependent upon our ability to obtain additional financing in the near term. We anticipate that such funding will be in the form of equity financing from sales of our common stock. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our business plan should we decide to proceed. We believe that debt financing will not be an alternative for funding the acquisition of an alternative mineral property or the exploration of a mineral property. The risky nature of this enterprise and lack of tangible assets places debt financing beyond the credit-worthiness required by most banks or typical investors of corporate debt until such time as an economically viable mine can be demonstrated.
On January 8, 2009, our Board of Directors approved a private placement offering of up to $150,000 of 10% convertible notes (the "Convertible Notes Offering"). The Convertible Notes Offering will be completed pursuant to Regulation S to persons who are not U.S. Persons as contemplated under Regulation S. The proceeds of the Convertible Notes Offering will be used to fund our business and for working capital purposes. The Offering will be completed pursuant to the provisions of Regulation S of the Securities Act. There is no assurance that the Offering will be completed on the above terms or at all.
We anticipate continuing to rely on equity sales of our common shares and advances from our sole executive officer and director in order to continue to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to our existing shareholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of our equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund our business operations.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to our stockholders.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements presented with this Quarterly Report have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information. These financial statements do not include all information and footnote disclosures required for an annual set of financial statements prepared under United States generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of our management, all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows as at April 30, 2009, and for all periods presented in the attached financial statements, have been included. Interim results for the nine months ended April 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole.
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We have identified certain accounting policies, described below, that are most important to the portrayal of our current financial condition and results of operations. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in the notes to the interim financial statements included with this Quarterly Report.
Mineral Property Costs
We are primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized in accordance with EITF 04-2 Whether Mineral Rights Are Tangible or Intangible Assets when management has determined that probable future benefits consisting of a contribution to future cash inflows have been identified and adequate financial resources are available or are expected to be available as required to meet the terms of property acquisition and budgeted exploration and development expenditures. Mineral property acquisition costs are expensed as incurred if the criteria for capitalization are not met. In the event that a mineral property is acquired through the issuance of our shares, the mineral property will be recorded at the fair value of the respective property or the fair value of common shares, whichever is more readily determinable.
When mineral properties are acquired under option agreements with future acquisition payments to be made at the sole discretion of us, those future payments, whether in cash or shares, are recorded only when we have made or is obliged to make the payment or issue the shares. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves and pre feasibility, the costs incurred to develop such property are capitalized.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of April 30, 2009 (the Evaluation Date). This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the Evaluation Date as a result of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2008 (the 2008 Annual Report).
Disclosure controls and procedures are those controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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Notwithstanding the assessment that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective and that there were material weaknesses as identified in our 2008 Annual Report, we believe that our financial statements contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2009 fairly present our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in all material respects.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We are not a party to any other legal proceedings and, to our knowledge; no other legal proceedings are pending, threatened or contemplated.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
The following are some of the important factors that could affect our financial performance or could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates contained in our forward-looking statements. We may encounter risks in addition to those described below. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, may also impair or adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operation.
If we do not obtain additional financing, our business will fail
As of April 30, 2009, we had cash in the amount of $29,448. We plan to identify and acquire an interest in an alternative mineral property. Our ability to acquire an alternative mineral property will be dependent upon obtaining additional financing. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including the market prices for the mineral property and gold, silver, copper and iron. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unavailable to us. There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain additional financing on terms satisfactory to us.
Because of the speculative nature of exploration of mining properties, there is substantial risk that our business will fail.
We were incorporated on April 25, 2007 and, to date, have been involved primarily in organizational activities and the acquisition of a mineral property, which has since lapsed. We have not earned any revenues as of the date of this report. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with acquiring an alternative mineral property and the exploration of an acquired the mineral property. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to exploration, and additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates. Assuming that we are able to acquire an alternative mineral property, prior to completion of our exploration stage, we anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses without realizing any revenues. We expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We recognize that if we are unable to generate significant revenues from development and production of minerals from a claim, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and it is doubtful that we will generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail.
Even if we discover proven reserves of precious metals on a mineral property, we may not be able to successfully commence commercial production.
Assuming that we are able to acquire an alternative mineral property, if an exploration program is successful in discovering proven reserves on a mineral property, we will require additional funds in order to place a mineral property into commercial production. The expenditures to be made by us in the exploration of a mineral property in all probability will be lost as it is an extremely remote
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possibility that the mineral claim will contain proven reserves. The funds required for commercial mineral production can range from several million to hundreds of millions. We currently do not have sufficient funds to place a mineral property into commercial production. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including the market prices for gold, silver, copper and iron, and the costs of exploring for or mining these materials. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unavailable to us. Because we will need additional financing to fund our exploration activities, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. At this time, there is a risk that we will not be able to obtain such financing as and when needed.
Because we anticipate that our operating expenses will increase prior to our earning revenues, we may never achieve profitability.
Assuming that we are able to acquire an alternative mineral property, prior to completion of an exploration stage, we anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses without realizing any revenues. We therefore expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We recognize that if we are unable to generate revenues from the exploration of a mineral property, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and we can provide investors with no assurance that we will generate any revenues or ever achieve profitability. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail.
Because of the inherent dangers involved in mineral exploration, there is a risk that we may incur liability or damages as we conduct our business.
The search for valuable minerals involves numerous hazards and risks normally incident to exploring for and developing mineral properties. As a result, we may become subject to liability for such hazards, including pollution, cave-ins, unusual or unexpected geological formations, environmental pollution, personal injuries, flooding, changes in technology or mining techniques, periodic interruptions, industrial accidents, and other hazards against which we cannot insure or against which we may elect not to insure. At the present time we have no coverage to insure against these hazards and have no plans to insure against these hazards. The payment of such liabilities may have a material adverse effect on our financial position.
If we receive positive results from an exploration program and we decide to pursue commercial production, we may be subject to an environmental review process that may delay or prohibit commercial production.
Assuming that we are able to acquire an alternative mineral property, if we enter a production phase, the cost of complying with permit and regulatory environment laws will be greater because the impact on the project area is greater. Permits and regulations will control all aspects of the production program if the project continues to that stage. Examples of regulatory requirements include:
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Water discharge will have to meet drinking water standards; | |
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Dust generation will have to be minimal or otherwise re-mediated; | |
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Dumping of material on the surface will have to be re-contoured and re-vegetated with natural vegetation; | |
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An assessment of all material to be left on the surface will need to be environmentally benign; | |
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Ground water will have to be monitored for any potential contaminants; | |
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The socio-economic impact of the project will have to be evaluated and if deemed negative, will have to be remediated; and |
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There will have to be an impact report of the work on the local fauna and flora including a study of potentially endangered species. |
There is the possibility that we would not be able to proceed with commercial production upon completion of the environmental review process if government authorities did not approve our mine or if the costs of compliance with government regulation adversely affected the commercial viability of the proposed mine.
Because our sole executive officer does not have formal training specific to the technicalities of mineral exploration, there is a higher risk that our business will fail.
Kerry J. McCullagh, our sole executive officer and sole director, does not have any formal training as geologists or in the technical aspects of management of a mineral exploration company. With no direct training in these areas, our management may not be fully aware of the specific technical requirements related to working within this industry. Although Mr. McCullagh has some extensive business experience with exploration companies, his decisions and choices may not take into account standard exploration or managerial approaches mineral exploration companies commonly use. Consequently, our operations and ultimate financial success could suffer irreparable harm due to managements lack of technical know-how in this industry.
We are highly dependent on our senior management. The loss of our sole executive officer could hinder our ability to pursue our stated plan of operation and obtain debt or equity financing, if and when required.
We believe that our continued success depends to a significant extent upon the efforts and abilities of our senior management and in particular Kerry J. McCullagh, our sole executive officer and director. Mr. McCullagh has worked in the mining exploration industry for over 20 years. We believe that the loss of Mr. McCullagh's business and management experience could hinder our ability to pursue our stated plan of operation and obtain debt or equity financing, if and when required.
Because our sole executive officer has only agreed to provide his services on a part-time basis, he may not be able or willing to devote a sufficient amount of time to our business operations, which may cause our business to fail.
Kerry J. McCullagh, our sole executive officer and director, is also a principal of Polar Capital Corp., now a private British Columbia consulting company providing management and administrative services to mining exploration companies. Because we are in the early stages of our business, Mr. McCullagh devotes approximately 10 hours per week to our affairs. If the demands of our business require the full business time of Mr. McCullagh, he is prepared to adjust his timetable to devote up to 20 hours a week. However, Mr. McCullagh may not be able to devote sufficient time to the management of our business, as and when needed. It is possible that the demands of Mr. McCullagh's other business interests will increase with the result that he would no longer be able to devote sufficient time to the management of our business. Competing demands on Mr. McCullagh's time may lead to a divergence between his interests and the interests of other shareholders.
Because our sole executive officer and sole director owns 49% of our outstanding common stock, investors may find that corporate decisions influenced by Mr. McCullagh are inconsistent with the best interests of other stockholders.
Kerry J. McCullagh, our sole executive officer and sole director, controls 49% of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock. Accordingly, in accordance with our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, Mr. McCullagh is able to significantly influence who is elected to our board of directors and thus could act, or could have the power to act, as our management. The interests of
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Mr. McCullagh may not be, at all times, the same as those of other shareholders. Since Mr. McCullagh is not simply a passive investor but is also one of our active executives, his interests as an executive may, at times, be adverse to those of passive investors. Where those conflicts exist, our shareholders will be dependent upon Mr. McCullagh exercising, in a manner fair to all of our shareholders, his fiduciary duties as an officer or as a member of our board of directors. Also, Mr. McCullagh will have the ability to significantly influence the outcome of most corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, including the merger of our company with or into another company, the sale of all or substantially all of our assets and amendments to our Articles of Incorporation. This concentration of ownership with Mr. McCullagh may also have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of Contact which may be disadvantageous to minority shareholders.
Because our stock is a penny stock, shareholders will be more limited in their ability to sell their stock.
The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the Nasdaq system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or quotation system.
Because our securities constitute penny stocks within the meaning of the rules, the rules apply to us and to our securities. The rules may further affect the ability of owners of shares to sell our securities in any market that might develop for them. As long as the trading price of our common stock is less than $5.00 per share, the common stock will be subject to rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the SEC, that:
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contains a description of the nature and level of risk in the market for penny stocks in both public offerings and secondary trading; |
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contains a description of the brokers or dealers duties to the customer and of the rights and remedies available to the customer with respect to a violation to such duties or other requirements of securities laws; |
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contains a brief, clear, narrative description of a dealer market, including bid and ask prices for penny stocks and the significance of the spread between the bid and ask price; |
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contains a toll-free telephone number for inquiries on disciplinary actions; |
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defines significant terms in the disclosure document or in the conduct of trading in penny stocks; and |
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contains such other information and is in such form, including language, type, size and format, as the SEC shall require by rule or regulation. |
The broker-dealer also must provide, prior to effecting any transaction in a penny stock, the customer with: (a) bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; (b) the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; (c) the number of shares to which such bid and ask prices apply, or other comparable information relating to the depth and liquidity of the market for such stock; and (d) a monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the
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purchaser's written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement, a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks, and a signed and dated copy of a written suitably statement. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for our stock.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are either provided with this Quarterly Report or are incorporated herein by reference:
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Number | Description of Exhibit |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation, as amended.(1) |
3.2 | Certificate of Change Pursuant to NRS 78.209 increasing the authorized capital of common stock to 300,000,000 shares, par value $0.001 per share (2-for-1 Stock Split).(3) |
3.3 | Bylaws.(1) |
10.1 | Property Option Agreement dated June 30, 2007 between William McCullagh and Contact Minerals Corp. whereby Contact has an option to acquire a 100% interest in and to the Triune Property by making US$25,000 over a two-year period.(1) |
10.2 | Amendment to Property Option Agreement between William McCullagh and Contact Minerals Corp.(2) |
14.1 | Code of Ethics.(2) |
31.1 | |
32.1 | |
99.1 | Audit Committee Charter.(2) |
Notes: | |
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Filed as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed on October 1, 2007. |
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Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on October 29, 2008. |
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Filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2009. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CONTACT MINERALS CORP. | |||
Date: | May 29, 2009 | ||
By: | /s/ Kerry J. McCullagh | ||
KERRY J. MCCULLAGH | |||
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer | |||
President, Secretary and Treasurer | |||
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer | |||
and Principal Accounting Officer) |