NUTRANOMICS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2012 July (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 SECURITES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
| For the quarter period ended July 31, 2012 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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| Commission File number 333-156311 |
BUKA VENTURES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 98 0603540 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
21 Luke Street, Vatuwaga, Suva, Fiji |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
679-331-3255 |
(Issuers telephone number) |
N/A |
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
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
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a small reporting company. See definition of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and small reporting company Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ]
Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer [ ] (Do not check if a small reporting company)
Small reporting company [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
Yes [] No [X]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PROCEDING FIVE YEARS
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes □ No □
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
August 31, 2012: 46,500,000 common shares
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PART 1. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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ITEM 1. | Financial Statements (unaudited) | 3 |
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| Balance Sheet as at July 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011 | 4 |
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| Statement of Operations For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and from Inception (March 15, 2007) to July 31, 2012 | 5 |
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| Statement of Cash Flows For the nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and from Inception (March 15, 2007) to July 31, 2012 | 6 |
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| Notes to the Financial Statements. | 7 |
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ITEM 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 11 |
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ITEM 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk | 21 |
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ITEM 4. | Controls and Procedures | 21 |
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PART 11. | OTHER INFORMATION | 22 |
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ITEM 1. | Legal Proceedings | 22 |
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ITEM 1A | Risk Factors | 22 |
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ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 26 |
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ITEM 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 26 |
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ITEM 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 26 |
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ITEM 5. | Other Information | 26 |
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ITEM 6. | Exhibits | 26 |
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| SIGNATURES. | 27 |
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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying balance sheets of Buka Ventures Inc. (Pre-exploration stage company) (the Company) at July 31, 2012 (with comparative figures as at October 31, 2011) and the statement of operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and from inception (March 15, 2007) to July 31, 2012, and the statement of cash flow for the nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and from inception (March 15, 2007) to July 31, 2012 have been prepared by the Companys management in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 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 nine months ended July 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending October 31, 2012.
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BUKA VENTURES INC.
(Pre-Exploration Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
| July 31, 2012 | October 31, 2011 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash | $ 58,444 | $ 4,305 |
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Total Current Assets | $ 58,444 | $ 4,305 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable | $ 22,861 | $ 18,055 |
Advances from related parties | 19,766 | 14,708 |
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Total Current Liabilities | 42,627 | 32,763 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIENCY) |
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Common stock |
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750,000,000 shares authorized, at $0.001 par value; |
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46,500,000 and 45,500,000 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2012 and October 31, 2011, respectively | 46,500 | 45,500 |
Capital in excess of par value | 93,800 | 24,800 |
Deficit accumulated during the pre-exploration stage | (124,483) | (98,758) |
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Total Stockholders Equity (Deficiency) | 15,817 | (28,458) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity (Deficiency) | $ 58,444 | $ 4,305 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements.
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BUKA VENTURES INC.
(Pre-Exploration Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the period from March 15, 2007 (date of inception) to July 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
| For the three months ended July 31, 2012 | For the three months ended July 31, 2011 | For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2012 | For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2011 | March 15, 2007 (date of inception) to July 31, 2012 |
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REVENUE | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - | $ - |
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EXPENSES |
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Impairment loss on mineral claim | - | - | - | - | 5,000 |
Exploration costs | - | - | - | - | 8,922 |
General and administrative | 9,671 | 3,283 | 25,725 | 12,249 | 110,561 |
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NET LOSS | $ (9,671) | $ (3,283) | $ (25,725) | $ (12,249) | $ (124,483) |
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NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE |
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Basic and diluted | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE OUTSTANDING SHARES |
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Basic and diluted | 46,500,000 | 45,500,000 | 46,113,139 | 45,500,000 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements.
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BUKA VENTURES INC.
(Pre-Exploration Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011 and for the period from March 15, 2007 (date of inception) to July 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
| For the nine months ended July 31, 2012 | For the nine months ended July 31, 2011 | From March 15, 2007 (date of inception) to July 31, 2012 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss | $ (25,725) | $ (12,249) | $ (124,483) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used) in operating activities: |
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Impairment loss on mineral claim | - | - | 5,000 |
Common stock issued for expenses | - | - | 5,000 |
Capital contributions expenses paid by Officers and |
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Changes in accounts payable | 4,806 | 4,368 | 22,861 |
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Net Cash (Used) in Operating Activities | (20,919) | (7,881) | (66,822) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Acquisition of mineral claim | - | - | (5,000) |
Net Cash (Used) in Investing Activities | - | - | (5,000) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Advances from related parties | 5,058 | 7,827 | 19,766 |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 70,000 | - | 110,500 |
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 75,058 | 7,827 | 130,266 |
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash | 54,139 | (54) | 58,444 |
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Cash at Beginning of Period | 4,305 | 4,377 | - |
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CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $ 58,444 | $ 4,323 | $ 58,444 |
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Capital contributions expenses paid by Officers Common stock issued for expenses | $ - $ - | $ - $ - | $ 24,800 $ 5,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
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BUKA VENTURES INC.
(Pre-Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
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ORGANIZATION
The Company, Buka Ventures Inc., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on March 15, 2007 with the authorized capital stock of 750,000,000 shares at $0.001 par value.
The Company was organized for the purpose of acquiring and developing mineral properties. At the report date mineral claims, with unknown reserves, had been acquired. The Company has not established the existence of a commercially minable ore deposit and therefore has not reached the exploration stage and is considered to be in the pre-exploration stage.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Method
The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.
Dividend Policy
The Company has not yet adopted a policy regarding payment of dividends.
Basic and Diluted Net Income (loss) Per Share
Basic net income (loss) per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of shares actually outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per share amounts are computed using the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding as if shares had been issued on the exercise of the common share rights unless the exercise becomes antidulutive and then the basic and diluted per share amounts are the same.
Evaluation of Long-Lived Assets
The Company periodically reviews its long term assets and makes adjustments, if the carrying value exceeds fair value.
Foreign Currency
The books of the Company are maintained in United States dollars and this is the Companys functional and reporting currency. Translations denominated in other than the United States dollar are translated as follows with the related transaction gains and losses being recorded in the Statement of Operations:
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(i) | Monetary items are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing as at the balance sheet date; |
(ii) | Non-Monetary items including equity are recorded at the historical rate of exchange; and |
(iii) | Revenues and expenses are recorded at the period average in which the transaction occurred. |
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized on the sale and delivery of a product or the completion of a service provided.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect, when the differences are expected to be reversed. An allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded, when it is more likely than not, that such tax benefits will not be realized.
The Companys deferred tax assets, valuation allowance, and change in valuation allowance are as follows (NOL denotes Net Operating Loss):
Period Ended | Estimated NOL Carry-Forward | NOL Expires | Estimated Tax Benefit from NOL | Valuation Allowance | Net Tax Benefit |
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10/31/07 | 7,375 | 2027 | 2,212 | (2,212) | - |
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10/31/08 | 23,172 | 2028 | 6,952 | (6,952) | - |
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10/31/09 | 39,125 | 2029 | 11,737 | (11,737) | - |
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10/31/10 | 14,247 | 2030 | 4,275 | (4,275) | - |
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10/31/11 | 14,839 | 2031 | 4,452 | (4,452) | - |
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7/31/12 | 25,725 | 2032 | 7,717 | (7,717) | - |
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The total valuation allowance as of July 31, 2012 was $37,345 which increased by $7,717 for the nine months ended July 31, 2012.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets
The Company reviews and evaluates long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The assets are subject to impairment consideration under ASC 360-10-35-17 if events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts might not be recoverable. When the Company determines that an impairment analysis should be done, the analysis will be performed using rules of ASC 930-360-35, Asset Impairment, and 360-10-15-3 through 15-5, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
Advertising and Market Development
The company expenses advertising and market development costs as incurred.
Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of financial instruments are considered by management to be their fair value due to their short term maturities.
Estimates and Assumptions
Management uses estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements in accordance with general accepted accounting principles. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could vary from the estimates that were assumed in preparing these financial statements.
Statement of Cash Flows
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Mineral Property Acquisition and Exploration Costs
Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized when incurred. These costs are then assessed for impairment when factors are present to indicate the carrying costs may not be recoverable. Mineral exploration costs are expensed when incurred.
Environmental Requirements
At the report date environmental requirements related to the mineral claim acquired are unknown and therefore any estimate of any future cost cannot be made.
Reclassifications
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not expect that the adoption of recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.
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BUKA VENTURES INC.
(Pre-exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
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ACQUISITION OF MINERAL CLAIM
On May 1, 2007, the Company acquired the Sigatoka Gold Claim located in the Republic of Fiji from Omega Ventures Inc., an unrelated company, for the consideration of $5,000. The Sigatoka Gold Claim is located 24 km north of the city of Lautoka, Fiji. Under Fijian law, the claim remains in good standing as long as the Company has an interest in it. There is no annual maintenance fee or minimum exploration work required on the Claim.
As of October 31, 2007, the Company determined the $5,000 mineral property acquisition cost was impaired, and recorded a related impairment loss in the statement of operations.
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SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
During the nine month period ended July 31, 2012 one of the directors made advances to the Company in the amount of $5,058.
The two officers-directors have acquired 57% of the common stock issued, have made net advances to the Company of $19,766 and have made contributions to capital of $24,800 in the form of expenses paid for the Company. The advances are non-interest bearing and payable on demand.
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CAPITAL STOCK
On October 31, 2007 one of the Companys directors received 5,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.001 per share for reimbursement of expenses paid by him for the Company in the amount of $5,000.
On October 31, 2008 the Company issued to its officers and directors 40,500,000 common shares at $0.001 per share for a cash consideration of $40,500.
Under an effective registration statement, the directors and officers sold 20,000,000 common shares to other investors in March 2009.
On February 14, 2012, the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares to one of its Directors at a price of $0.07 per share, for total consideration of $70,000.
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GOING CONCERN
The Company intends to seek business opportunities that will provide a profit. However, the Company does not have the working capital necessary to be successful in this effort and to service its debt, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon obtaining additional working capital and the management of the Company has developed a strategy, which it believes will accomplish this objective through additional advances from related parties, and equity funding, which will enable the Company to operate for the coming year.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Buka Ventures Inc. (Buka, we or us) financial statements and the notes related thereto. The discussion of results, causes and trends should not be construed to infer conclusions that such results, causes or trends necessarily will continue in the future.
The financial statements mentioned above have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are stated in United States dollars.
Forward Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. The use of words such as "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "believe", "seek" and "estimate", and variations of these words and similar expressions to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results are most likely to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks faced by us described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements address, among others, such issues as:
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| the expansion of our business and its operations over the next few years; |
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| the exploration of Sigatoka Gold Claim and its future development; and |
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| Our future expectations of development projects. |
These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet our expectations and predictions depend on a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause our actual results, performance and financial condition to differ materially from our expectation.
Consequently, these cautionary statements qualify all of the forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q. We cannot assure you that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they would have the expected effect on us or our business or operations.
Our Business
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 15, 2007. We are a start-up, pre-exploration stage company engaged in the search for gold and related minerals. We do not have any subsidiaries, affiliated companies or joint venture partners. We have no mining operations and have no revenues. We have incurred losses since inception and without the financial help of one of directors we would have no funds to continue operations.
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We are an Emerging Growth Company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act.
We shall continue to be deemed an emerging growth company until the earliest of
(A) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer during which it had total annual gross revenues of $1,000,000,000 (as such amount is indexed for inflation every 5 years by the Commission to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, setting the threshold to the nearest 1,000,000) or more;
(B) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under this title;
(C) the date on which such issuer has, during the previous 3-year period, issued more than $1,000,000,000 in non-convertible debt; or
(D) the date on which such issuer is deemed to be a large accelerated filer, as defined in section 240.12b-2 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto.
As an emerging growth company we are exempt from Section 404(b) of Sarbanes Oxley. Section 404(a) requires Issuers to publish information in their annual reports concerning the scope and adequacy of the internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting. This statement shall also assess the effectiveness of such internal controls and procedures.
Section 404(b) requires that the registered accounting firm shall, in the same report, attest to and report on the assessment on the effectiveness of the internal control structure and procedures for financial reporting.
As an emerging growth company we are exempt from Section 14A and B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 which require the shareholder approval of executive compensation and golden parachutes.
We have irrevocably opted out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards pursuant to Section 107(b) of the Act.
Our sole asset is a 100% interest in the Sigatoka Gold claim located in the Republic of Fiji. We acquired the Sigatoka Gold claim for the sum of $5,000 from an unrelated third party on May 1, 2007. We own no property other than the Sigatoka Gold claim. We engaged Thomas Raju, a Geological Consultant, to explore and summarize the exploration potential of the Sigatoka Gold claim and to make recommendations. Under the study, it was recommended that a mineral exploration program consisting of air photo interpretation, geological mapping, geochemical soil sampling and geophysical surveying be conducted at the Sigatoka Gold claim and to identify targets for diamond drilling if warranted. The cost for this mineral exploration program is estimated to cost of FJD $37,700 (US$20,285). This exploration program was completed by Thomas Solanki, Professional Geologist, in November 2011 as more fully described on pages 17 to 20 inclusive.
There is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit or reserve exists at our mineral claim or may exist until sufficient and appropriate exploration is completed and a comprehensive evaluation of such work concludes economic and legal feasibility. Such work could take many years of exploration and would require expenditure of a substantial amount of capital, capital which we do not currently have and may never be able to raise.
We have no full-time employees and our management devotes a percentage of their time to the affairs of the Company.
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Our administrative office is located at 21 Luke Street, Vatuwaqa, Suva, Fiji. Our telephone number is 679-331-3255. We do not maintain a web site.
PLAN OF OPERATIONS
Our estimate of expenses for the next 12 months is outlined below.
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Accounting | $ 5,460 |
| Fees to the internal accountant for preparing the quarter and annual working papers for the financial statements to be reviewed and examined by the independent accountants. |
Audit | 5,700 |
| Review of the quarterly financial statements and examination of the annual financial statements and rendering an opinion thereon. |
Mineral exploration program | 20,285 |
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Edgar and XBRL filing service fees | 5,600 |
| Estimate of fees to file with SEC the various documents and XBRL the applicable documents |
Office | 2,000 |
| General office supplies. |
Transfer agents fees | 2,000 |
| Annual maintenance fee and preparation of share certificates and other documents periodically required by the Company. |
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Add: Accounts Payable | 22,861 |
| Relates to accounts payable owed to third parties as at July 31, 2012 with no consideration to amounts owed to related parties |
Estimated expenses | 63,906 |
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Less: cash on hand | 58,444 |
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Cash shortage | $ 5,462 |
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We do not intend to hire any employees at this time. All of the work on the Sigatoka Gold Claim will be conducted by unaffiliated independent contractors that we will hire. The independent contractors will be responsible for surveying and exploration. In undertaking the exploration program recommended by Thomas Raju, we engaged the services to Thomas Solanki, Professional Geologist, who undertook the exploration work as more fully described on pages 17 to 20 inclusive.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Foreign Currency and Exchange Rates
Our mineral property is located in the Republic of Fiji. However costs expressed in the geological report on the Claim are expressed in United States Dollars. Any work to be conducted at the Claim is expected to be paid in Fijian dollars. The functional currency is considered to be US dollars.
Results of Operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2012 and 2011
For the period from March 15, 2007 (date of inception) to July 31, 2012, we had a net loss of $124,483. Our net loss for the nine months ended July 31, 2012 and July 31, 2011 represents various expenses incurred with payment to our independent accountants, office expenses, transfer agent fees and various accrued expenses which have not be paid to date as follows:
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Three months ended July 31, 2012 | Three months ended July 31, 2011 | Nine months ended July 31, 2012 | Nine months ended July 31, 2011 |
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Accounting and audit | $ 1,920 | $ 2,144 | $ 8,820 | $ 9,268 |
| Auditor and accountant fees |
Bank charges | - | 18 | - | 54 |
| Monthly bank charges bank account closed during current year |
Consulting | - | - | 5,000 | - |
| Various services required by management |
Filing fees | 6,365 | 1,000 | 9,301 | 1,000 |
| Difference relates to XBRL filings in current year |
Office | 166 | 46 | 499 | 202 |
| Photocopying, courier and general office supplies |
Transfer agent | 1,220 | 75 | 2,105 | 1,725 |
| Miscellaneous fees from transfer agent |
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Total | $ 9,671 | $ 3,283 | $25,725 | $ 12,249 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of July 31, 2012, the Company had $58,444 cash on hand and current liabilities of $42,627 representing a working capital position of $15,817.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make a wide variety of estimates and assumptions that affect: (1) the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and (2) the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods covered by the financial statements. Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting the future resolution of the uncertainties increases, these judgments become even more subjective and complex. We have identified certain accounting policies that are most important to the portrayal of our current financial condition and results of operations. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 of the Notes to the Financial Statements, and several of those critical accounting policies are as follows:
Mineral Property Acquisition and Exploration Costs
Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized when incurred. These costs are then assessed for impairment when factors are present to indicate the carrying costs may not be recoverable. Mineral exploration costs are expensed when incurred.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets
The Company reviews and evaluates long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The assets are subject to impairment consideration under ASC 360-10-35-17 if events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts might not be recoverable. When the Company determines that an impairment analysis should be done, the analysis will be performed using rules of ASC 930-360-35, Asset Impairment, and 360-10-15-3 through 15-5, Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.
The Sigatoka Gold Claim
Description of Property
The Sigatoka Gold Claim consists of one unpatented mineral claim, located 24 kilometers North of the town of Lautoka, Fiji at Universal Transverse Mecator coordinates Latitude 18°10'59"S and Longitude 177°31 '0"E. The mineral claim was assigned to Buka Ventures Inc. by Omega Ventures Inc. and the said assignment was filed with the Mineral Resources Department of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Government of the Republic of Fiji.
There are no known environmental concerns or parks designated for any area contained within the claims. The property has no encumbrances. As advanced exploration proceeds there may be bonding requirements for reclamation. Buka Ventures Inc. has purchased a 100% interest in the property.
Accessibility, Climate, Local Resources, Infrastructure And Topography
The Sigatoka Gold Claim is accessible from Lautoka, Fiji by traveling on the country's only highway and by taking an all weather gravel road. The town of Lautoka has an experienced work force and will provide all the necessary services needed for an exploration and development operation, including police, hospitals, groceries, fuel, helicopter services, hardware and other necessary items. Drilling companies and assay facilities are present in Lautoka.
The Sigatoka Gold Claim lies at an elevation of 1,474 feet near the west end of Nakavudra Mountain Range. The main mountain ridge has a maximum peak of 4,341 feet with steep east facing slopes.
The main mountain ridge has a maximum peak of 4,341 feet with steep east facing slopes. Tropical mountain forests grow at lower elevations in the northeast comer of the claim and good rock exposure is found along the peaks and ridges in the western portion of the claim. The climate is mild year round with the rainy season falling from May to October.
History
Gold was first reported in the area by Fijian and British prospectors over 77 years ago. Mineral lode claims were recorded in 1925 in the surrounding areas. Numerous showings of mineralization have been discovered in the area and six prospects have achieved significant production, with Mamanuca Gold Mine (32 kilometers away) producing 110,000 ounces of gold annually. During the 1990' s several properties north of Sigatoka Gold Claim were drilled by junior mineral exploration companies. We have conducted preliminary exploration work in November 2011 as recommended by Thomas Raju below.
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Geological Setting
Regional Geology of the Area. Fiji lies at the midpoint of opposing Tonga Kermadec and new Hebrides convergence zones, separated from the actual convergence zones by two extensional back arc basins which are the North Fiji Basin to the west and the Lau Basin to the east in addition to a series of transform faults including the Fiji Fracture Zone and the Matthew Hunter Ridge. Many of the reconstructions of the past configuration is part of the Pacific indicate, however, that Fiji was not so long ago an integral part of the Pacific "Rim of Fire" the complex plate boundary between Pacific and the Indo Australia plates; a boundary which is well recognized as the locus of several major world-class porphyry coppergold and epithermal gold systems.
Stratigraphy . The principal bedded rocks for the area of Sigatoka Gold Claim (and for most of Fiji for that matter) are Volcanic rocks which are exposed along a wide axial zone of a broad complex. Gold at the Mamanuca Gold Mine (which, as stated above, is in close proximity to the Sigatoka Gold Claim) is generally concentrated within extrusive volcanic rocks in the walls of large volcanic caldera. It should, however, not be inferred that because gold was found at the Mamanuca Gold Mine, gold will be found at the Sigatoka Gold Claim.
Intrusive. The main igneous intrusions consist of the Colo Plutonic Suite consisting of tholetic gabbros, tonalities and trondjhemites. Age data indicate that the intrusive stocks are intermediate in age between Ba Volcanic Group rocks west of the area and the younger Tertiary Wainimala Group rocks exposed to the east.
Theoletic Gabbros, for example, are generally are a greenish or dark colored fine to coarse grained rock. Irregular shaped masses of so called "soda granite" are seen in both sharp and gradational contact with the diorite. The different phases of Colo Plutonic Suite are exposed from south of the Sigatoka Gold Claim to just north of the town of Lautoka and are principal host rocks for gold veins at the Mamanuca Gold Mine.
Structure. Repeated cycles of folding, faulting and deformation has created a complex structural history in the Lautoka area. Major faults strike north and northeasterly and coincide with zones of the Ba Volcanic Group. The principal shear direction changes from northeast in the area of the Mamanuca Gold Mine to north-south in the area north of Lautoka. The major transform fault areas are the Fiji Fracture Zone and the Hunter Fracture Zone. One system consists of a set of perpendicular fractures, which strike approximately at right angles to each other, and at acute angles to the trend of formations. The other system consists of two sets of fractures with opposing dips, but which strike parallel to each other and to the trend of the overall formations. The first system contains the principle veins of the area and are younger than the second system. The Ba Volcanic Group represent the most important and continuous fractures in the first system.
Deposit Types
On a regional basis this area of Fiji is notable for epo-thermal type gold deposits of which the Mamanuca Gold Mines are typical examples. Mineralization is located within a large fractured block created where prominent northwest striking shears intersect the north striking caldera fault zone. The major lodes cover an area of 2 km and are mostly within 400m of the surface. Lodes occur in three main structural settings:
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steeply dipping northwest striking shears;
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flatdipping (1040) fractures (flatmakes); and
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shatter blocks between shears.
Most of the gold occurs in tellurides and there are also significant quantities of gold in pyrite.
Mineralization
No mineralization has been previously reported for the area of the property but mineralization was found by Thomas Solanki as shown on page 21.
Exploration
Records indicate that no detailed exploration has been completed on the property on Sigatoka Gold Claim other than the exploration work performed by Thomas Solanki in November 2011 which is more fully described on page 17 to 20 inclusive.
Property Geology To the east of the property is intrusive consisting of rocks such as tonalite, monzonite, and gabbro while the property itself is underlain by the Ba Volcanic Group sediments and volcanics. The property lies on the Fiji Fracture Zone. The intrusive also consist of a large mass of granodiorite towards the western most point of the property. The Ba Volcanic Group consists of interlayered chert, argillite and massive andesitic to basaltic volcanics. The volcanics are hornfelsed, commonly contain minor pyrite, pyrrhotite.
Drilling Summary
No drilling is reported on Sigatoka Gold Claim.
Sampling Method; Sample Preparation; Data Verification
All the exploration conducted to date has been conducted according to generally accepted exploration procedures with methods and preparation that are consistent with generally accepted exploration practices.
Interpretations And Conclusions
The area is well known for numerous productive mineral occurrences including the Vatukoula Gold Mines. The local of the Sigatoka Gold Claim is underlain by the same rock units of the Ba Volcanic Group that are found at those mineral occurrence sites. These rocks consisting of cherts and argillites (sediments) and andesitic to basaltic volcanic have been intruded by granodiorite. Structures and mineralization probably related to this intrusion are found throughout the region and occur on the claim. They are associated with all the major mineral occurrences and deposits in the area. Mineralization found on the claim is consistent with that found associated with zones of extensive mineralization. Potential for significant amounts of mineralization to be found exists on the property and it merits intensive exploration.
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Recommendations by Thomas Raju
A two phased exploration program to further delineate the mineralized system currently recognized on Sigatoka Gold Claim is recommended. The program would consist of air photo interpretation of the structures, geological mapping, both regionally and detailed on the area of the main showings, geophysical survey using both magnetic and electromagnetic instrumentation in detail over the area of the showings and in a regional reconnaissance survey and geochemical soil sample surveying regionally to identify other areas on the claim that are mineralized and in detail on the known areas of mineralization. The effort of this exploration work is to define and enable interpretation of a follow-up diamond drill program, so that the known mineralization and the whole property can be evaluated.
Exploration Work on the Sigatoka undertaken in November 2011
The Company hired Thomas Solanki, Professional Geologist, to undertake the exploration program recommended by Thomas Raju in his report dated June 15, 2007. The following represents the method and results from this exploration work.
Exploration Work
The geologist identified three quartz filled fractures systems within the sedimentary rocks transecting the central area of property (referred to as the north, central and south veins). The veins are generally one meter in width, parallel to the local schistosity, and can be traced for up to 200 meters on surface. In some areas, the veins have an estimated width of up to 3 meters. A series of trenches and adits in the central property area provide good exposure to the veins. The main zone, in which the mineshaft is located, consists of an epithermal quartz filled fault zone found within the local limestone and conglomerate country rocks. Hematite and carbonate alteration, and chrysocolla mineralization were commonly noted at each sample location within the quartz gangue and the immediate wall rocks. Frequently, quartz veins had a vesicular texture. The south zone is located approximately 340 meters south of the main zone. This zone has similar mineralogy and orientation to the main zone. The approximate width of the south zone varied from 0.5 to 2 meters (1.5 to 6.5 feet). The north zone is located 175 meters north of the main zone. Only one vein exposure was identified here. The mineralogy of the north zone and orientation is similar to that of the main and south zones.
Working Methodology
The Sigatoka project area has concentrated on exploration activity and is a grassroots exploration project. Details of the exploration activities on the property are outlined and are summarized herein. Much of the information concerning the geology and the results of exploration on the Sigatoka project were collected and interpreted by SOPAC during ongoing exploration. The preparatory compilation work comprised the recovery of old airborne geophysical surveys, digitizing of previously published maps, geometric co-registration of the spatial data layers, various image processing and enhancement techniques and knowledge-driven geological image interpretation. Additional studies conducted during this period include petrographic and scanning electron microscopy studies, and a study of the geology of the area. The geological setting of the project area is outlined by regional mapping undertaken by the geologist (author). The results of property scale mapping are presented in the report as well.
Sampling Methods
Rock and Soil samples were collected under the direct supervision geologist using glass bottles and sealed in the field by the supervisor with bottle cap.
Samples were transported under supervision where they were dispatched by ground courier to the laboratory
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The following sample preparation procedures were followed by the laboratory:
The entire sample was oven dried, sample size was approx 4 to 8kg.
The sample was passed through a jaw crusher if necessary.
The entire sample was pulverized in LM3 ring mills to a specification of at
least 85% passing 753.
The entire sample was mixed and homogenized prior to sampling for assay.
The residual pulp was re-bagged and was stored for future reference for a
six-month period.
Assays for gold were carried out on all samples with gold determined by
fire assay on 30g sample with AAS finish.
Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag - by AAS following conc. HCl and HCl/HNO3/HClO4
leach in latter stages on 1g sample.
1 in 11 samples were subjected to repeat assay.
Soil geochemistry
More than 800 augered soil samples were collected by BHP at 20 m intervals along cut lines spaced 200 m apart . The BHP samples were analyzed for Au, Ag, As and Hg, and most were also analyzed for Cu, Pb, and Zn. The ACM samples were analyzed for Au and As. It was suggested threshold values for the BHP samples of 0.022 ppm Au, 20 ppm As, 30 ppm Cu, 50 ppm Pb and 70 ppm Zn. Correlation coefficients calculated by the geologist for element pairs suggested little correlation between Au and As, and no correlation between Au and Cu, Pb and Zn.
Gold values in the soil samples define a NNE trending band of anomalies extending from the most northerly line of samples, north of the gorge section, to about 1 km south of the confluence of Suva and Sigatoka streams. Arsenic is anomalous in the vicinity of the gorge section, but unlike Au, the anomalous As does not extend northward. South of the confluence of Suva & Sigatoka streams, the As anomalous zone is displaced westward in comparison to the Au anomalous zone.
Data Verification
No other procedures of quality control were employed and no opinion on their lack is expressed. Thomas Solanki has reviewed all historical reports as referred to in the text of his report and indexed in the list of references. He does not doubt the authenticity or substance of previous investigation reports but has not carried out a total audit of the available information. Where applicable he has relied on previous estimates and proposals for project development.
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Analytical Results
SAMPLE NO
Cu,ppm
Pb,ppm
Zn,ppm
Au,ppm
Ag,ppm
A1
63
11
47
.03
<0.5
A2
65
<5
98
.02
<0.5
A3
32
<5
76
.01
<0.5
A4
40
5
46
.02
<0.5
A5
110
<5
102
<.01
<0.5
A6
115
5
85
<.01
<0.5
A7
85
<5
68
.01
0.5
A8
72
5
90
.01
<0.5
A9
90
<5
109
.02
<0.5
A10
118
<5
55
.01
<0.5
A11
128
11
121
.01
<0.5
Airborn Geophysical Program
Buka Ventures completed follow-up investigations in 11 target areas highlighted by work undertaken during the exploration period. The selection of targets was based on the results of geological aspects in the area, The initial work undertaken consisted of a property wide fixed-wing magneto meter, VLF-EM, gamma ray spectrometer airborne survey (8,424 line-km). Radiometric maps for uranium, thorium and potassium generated by the survey indicated several areas of high total counts which were seen to coincide with several high lake sediment uranium anomalies (The total field-VLF component of the survey yielded structural lineament data useful in the definition of the localized stratigraphy and the delineation of regional structural domains. The mag and VLF data was combined with the field observations to generate a project scale geology map The airborne mag-VLF survey was followed-up by a combined time domain (VTEM)/cesium magnetometer airborne survey in four separate areas on the property (1,676 line-km). The objective of this survey was to map conductive trends at depth in areas where mapping, prospecting and sampling was sufficiently far advanced to define drill hole targets. Additional helicopter supported lake bottom sampling (11 samples) was undertaken to verify and further expand the area.. Additional investigations, consisting of prospecting horizon soil sampling, MMI soil sampling, radon sampling, outcrop washing, and channel sampling were also completed on a wide variety of targets on the property.
Conclusions and Recommendations of Thomas Solanki
The setting of the Sigatoka Gold Mine is triggered by the units of the Precambrian rocks that are found at those mineral sites. Grass-root exploration has been conducted and surveyed. Mineralization found on the claim is consistent with that found associated with zones of extensive mineralization. Structures and mineralization probably related to this intrusion are found throughout the region and occur on the claim.
They are associated with all the major mineral occurrences and deposits in the area. Potential for significant amounts of mineralization to be found exists on the property and it merits intensive exploration.
Further exploration is to be outlined as the mineralized system currently miniscule in the Sigatoka Gold Mine.
The exploration work is to describe and allow interpretation of a follow-up diamond drill program, so that the known mineralization and the whole property can be thoroughly evaluated with the most up to date exploration techniques.
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Based on field observations, laboratory results, and reviews of available geological and historical data, further exploration work is warranted at the property.
Other aspects of our Company
We have no historical information to allow anyone to base an evaluation on our future performance. We have only been incorporated since March 15, 2007 and have generated no revenue during our time in existence. We do not know if we will be successful in our business operations in the future. Like all new businesses we are a start up company and will suffer all the problems of being a start up company as follows:
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Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to investors.
Short and long-term Trend Liabilities
We are unaware of any known trends, events or uncertainties that have or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our business either in the long-term or long-term liquidity which have not been disclosed under Risk Factors noted below.
Internal and External Sources of Liquidity
There are no material internal or external sources of liquidity.
Known Trends, Events or Uncertainties having an Impact on Income
Since we are in the start-up stage and the Sigatoka Gold Claim has not produced any income, there is a chance that it never will. We do not know of any trends, events or uncertainties that are reasonably expected to have a material impact on income in the future.
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends or distributions on our common stock. We currently intend to retain our future earnings to support operations and to finance future growth and expansion and, therefore, do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
Compensation Plans
As of July 31, 2012 and up to the date of this Form 10-Q, we have no shares of our common stock that are issued under compensation plans approved by our shareholders.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Information
Not applicable
Trends
We are in the pre-explorations stage, have not generated any revenue and have no prospects of generating any revenue in the foreseeable future. We are unaware of any known trends, events or uncertainties that have had, or are reasonably likely to have, a material impact on our business or income, either in the long term or short term, as more fully described under Risk Factors.
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of July 31, 2012 (the Evaluation Date). Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer have concluded that these 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 discussed below.
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 Principal Executive Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of July 31, 2012, the management of Buka assessed the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal control over financial reporting established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and SEC guidance on conducting such assessments.
Notwithstanding the assessment that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective and that there were material weaknesses as identified below, we believe that our financial statements contained in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended July 31, 2012 fairly present our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows in all material respects
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Material Weaknesses
The Directors have assessed the effectiveness of Bukas internal control over financial reporting as of Evaluation Date and identified the following material weaknesses:
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Certain entity level controls establishing a tone at the top were considered material weaknesses. As of July 31, 2012, our audit committee did not have an independent expert on it who could advise our Board as to financial matters. In addition, there was no policy on fraud. A whistleblower policy is not necessary given the small size of the organization.
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Due to the significant number and magnitude of out-of-period adjustments identified during the first quarter closing process, our Directors have concluded that the controls over the quarter-end financial reporting process were not operating effectively. A material weakness in the quarter-end financial reporting process could result in us not being able to meet our regulatory filing deadlines and, if not remediated, has the potential to cause a material misstatement or to miss a filing deadline in the future. Our directors overriding of existing controls is possible given the small size of the organization and lack of personnel.
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There is no system in place to review and monitor internal control over financial reporting. We maintain an insufficient complement of personnel to carry out ongoing monitoring responsibilities and ensure effective internal control over financial reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the nine months ended July 31, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART 11 OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no legal proceedings to which Buka is a party or to which the Sigatoka Gold Claim is subject, nor to the best of managements knowledge are any material legal proceedings contemplated.
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves an exceptionally high degree of risk and is extremely speculative. In addition to the other information regarding Buka Ventures contained in this Form 10-Q, you should consider many important factors in determining whether to purchase the shares in our Company. The following risk factors reflect the potential and substantial material risks which could be involved if you decide to purchase shares in our Company.
Risks Associated with Our Business
We have no revenues, lack profitable operations, and have incurred losses which we expect to continue into the future.
We were incorporated in 2007 and have not yet conducted any exploration activities. We have no revenues. We have no exploration history upon which you can evaluate the likelihood of our future success or failure. Our operations are not profitable and our net loss from inception to July 31, 2012 is $124,483. Based upon current plans, we expect to incur operating losses in future periods in connection with our exploration and evaluation of our mining claim.
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We need to raise capital to complete the first phase of our evaluation and for operating expenses.
We estimate that, with funding committed by our management, we have sufficient cash to continue operations for twelve months provided we only carry out the initial exploration activity recommended by our consultant. We are in the pre-exploration stage. If the results of our initial exploration activities are positive, we intend to initiate further exploration activities. We will need to raise additional capital to undertake further exploration activities. No assurance can be given that we are successful in raising additional capital. You may be investing in a company that will not have the funds necessary to conduct any meaningful exploration activity due to our inability to raise additional capital. If that occurs we will have to delay or cease our exploration activity which may result in the loss of your investment.
We have no known ore reserves and we cannot guarantee that we will find any gold and/or other valuable mineralization or, if we find gold and/or valuable mineralization, that it may be economically extracted. If we fail to find any gold and/or other valuable mineralization or if we are unable to find gold and/or valuable mineralization that may be economically extracted, we will have to cease operations.
We have no known ore reserves. Even if we find gold and/or other valuable mineralization we cannot guarantee that any gold and/or other valuable mineralization will be of sufficient quantity so as to warrant recovery. Additionally, even if we find gold and/or other valuable mineralization in sufficient quantity to warrant recovery, we cannot guarantee that the ore will be recoverable. Finally, even if any gold and/or other valuable mineralization is recoverable, we cannot guarantee that this can be done at a profit. Failure to locate gold deposits in economically recoverable quantities will cause us to cease operations. Our ability to achieve profitability and positive cash flow in the future is dependent upon:
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Because we are a small company, have limited capital and have only one claim, we will be limited in our exploration costs.
The possibility of development of and production from our mining claim depends upon the results of exploration programs and/or feasibility studies and the recommendations of duly qualified professional engineers and geologists. We are a small company and do not have much capital. We must limit our exploration activity which may adversely affect our ability to find ore reserves since we do not have the capital that other larger companies may have to find ore. Further, because of our limited capital we can afford to explore only one mining claim which increases our risk due to lack of diversification.
Because the probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is extremely remote, in all probability our property does not contain any reserves, and any funds spent on exploration will be lost.
Because the probability of an individual prospect ever having reserves is extremely remote, in all probability our sole property, the Sigatoka Gold Claim, does not contain any reserves, and any funds spent on exploration will be lost. If we cannot raise further funds as a result, we may have to suspend or cease operations entirely which would result in the loss of your investment.
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Even with positive results during exploration, the Sigatoka Gold Claim might never be put into commercial production due to inadequate tonnage, low metal prices or high extraction costs.
We might be successful, during future exploration programs, in identifying a source of minerals of good grade but not in the quantity, the tonnage, required to make commercial production feasible. If the cost of extracting any minerals that might be found on the Sigatoka Gold Claim is in excess of the selling price of such minerals, we would not be able to develop the claim. Accordingly even if ore reserves were found on the Sigatoka Gold Claim, without sufficient tonnage we would still not be able to economically extract the minerals from the claim in which case we would have to abandon the Sigatoka Gold Claim and seek another mineral property to develop, or cease operations altogether.
Mineral exploration and development activities are inherently risky. If such an adverse event were to occur it may result in a loss of your investment.
The business of mineral exploration and extraction involves a high degree of risk. Few properties that are explored are ultimately developed into production. Most exploration projects do not result in the discovery of commercially mineable deposits of ore. The Sigatoka Gold Claim, our sole property, does not have a known body of commercial ore. Should our mineral claim be found to have commercial quantities of ore, we would be subject to additional risks respecting any development and production activities. Unusual or unexpected formations, formation pressures, fires, power outages, labor disruptions, flooding, explosions, cave-ins, landslides and the inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment or labor are other risks involved in extraction operations and the conduct of exploration programs. We do not carry liability insurance with respect to our mineral exploration operations and we may become subject to liability for damage to life and property, environmental damage, cave-ins or hazards. There are also physical risks to the exploration personnel working in the rugged terrain of our claim. Previous mining exploration activities may have caused environmental damage to the Sigatoka Gold Claim. It may be difficult or impossible to assess the extent to which such damage was caused by us or by the activities of previous operators, in which case, any indemnities and exemptions from liability may be ineffective.
Because our officers and directors do not have technical training or experience in starting and operating an exploration company nor in managing a public company, we will have to hire qualified personnel to fulfill these functions. If we lack funds to retain such personnel, or cannot locate qualified personnel, we may have to suspend or cease exploration activity or cease operations which will result in the loss of your investment.
None of our management team has experience exploring for minerals, starting and operating a mineral exploration company, nor do they have training in these areas. As a result their decisions and choices may not take into account standard managerial approaches mineral exploration companies commonly use. Consequently our ultimate financial success could suffer irreparable harm due to certain of management's lack of experience. Additionally, our officers and directors have no direct training or experience in managing and fulfilling the regulatory reporting obligations of a public company like Buka Ventures. We will have to hire professionals to undertake these filing requirements for Buka Ventures and this will increase the overall cost of operations.
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Because our officers and directors have other outside business activities and may not be in a position to devote a majority of their time to our exploration activity, our exploration activity may be sporadic which may result in periodic interruptions or suspensions of exploration.
Our President will be devoting only 15% of his time, approximately 24 hours per month, to our business. Our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary-Treasurer will be devoting only approximately 10% of his time, or 16 hours per month to our operations. As a consequence of the limited devotion of time to the affairs of the Company expected from management, our business may suffer. For example, because our officers and directors have other outside business activities and may not be in a position to devote a majority of their time to our exploration activity, our exploration activity may be sporadic or may be periodically interrupted or suspended.
Currency conversion control could adversely affect the Companys operations and profitability.
The Companys financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars. We intend to conduct exploration activity at our mining claim in Fiji. Accordingly, the Companys value of its assets and reporting of its operations may be adversely affected by negative changes in the exchange rate of the Fijian against the U.S. dollar or other currencies.
Risks Associated with our Shares.
Our officers and directors own a substantial amount of our common stock and will have substantial influence over our operations.
Our directors and officers as at July 31, 2012 own 26,500,000 shares of common stock representing 57% of our outstanding shares. They purchased their shares for $0.001 per share. The directors and officers registered for resale 20,000,000 of their shares under an effective registration statement. They have sold the above mentioned registered shares. On February 14, 2012, one of the directors made a private placement to the Company whereby the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.007 per share for a total amount of $70,000. This resulted in the directors and officers owning 26,500,000 common shares representing 57% of our outstanding shares. Even with this sale of shares, they have substantial influence over our operations and can effect certain corporate transaction without further shareholder approval. This concentration of ownership may also have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control.
There is no market for our shares of common stock.
Our common stock is not listed on any exchange or quotation system, and there is no market for our common stock. Therefore, the ability of our shareholders to sell their shares of common stock may be limited which may affect the price of our shares of common stock. We intend to apply for a quotation on the OTCBB whereby:
● | We will have to be sponsored by a participating market maker who will file a Form 211 on our behalf since we will not have direct access to the FINRA personnel; and |
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From the date of this Form 10-Q, we estimate that it will take us between twelve to eighteen weeks to be approved for a quotation on the OTCBB. However, there can be no assurance that our shares will be listed for quotation on the OTCBB.
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Even if a market develops for our shares our shares may be thinly traded, with wide share price fluctuations, low share prices and minimal liquidity.
Even if our shares of common stock are quoted on the OTCBB, our share price may be volatile with wide fluctuations in response to several factors, including but not limited to:
● | Potential investors’ anticipated feeling regarding our results of operations; |
● | Increased competition and/or variations in mineral prices; |
● | Our ability or inability to generate future revenues; and |
● | Market perception of the future of the mineral exploration industry. |
Further, our share price may be impacted by factors that are unrelated or disproportionate to our operating performance. Our share price might be affected by general economic, political and market conditions, such as recessions, changes in interest rates or international currency fluctuations. In addition, even if our stock is approved for quotation by a market maker through the OTCBB, stocks traded over this quotation system are usually thinly traded, highly volatile and not followed by analysts. These factors, which are not under our control, may have a material effect on our share price.
We will need to sell additional shares of common stock for additional capital for our operations that will result in ownership dilution to our existing shareholders.
We need to raise additional capital through the sale of our common stock. This will result in ownership dilution to our shareholders whereby their percentage ownership interest in the Company is reduced. The magnitude of this dilution effect will be determined by the number of shares we will have to issue in the future to obtain the funds required.
Penny Stock Regulations Affect Our Stock Price, Which May Make It More Difficult For Investors To Sell Their Stock.
Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the SEC. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price per share of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ Stock Market, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customers account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock the broker-dealer make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchasers written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules. Our securities are subject to the penny stock rules, and investors may find it more difficult to sell their securities.
ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On February 14, 2012, one of the directors made a private placement to the Company whereby the Company issued 1,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.07 per share for a total consideration of $70,000. These funds will be used to provide the money for the exploration program on the Companys mineral property and to supply working capital.
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ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
Not applicable
ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are included as part of this report by reference:
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| Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from Bukas Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2008 Registration No. 333-156311) |
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| Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference from Bukas Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2008, Registration No.333-156311) |
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| By-laws (incorporated by reference from Bukas Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2008, Registration No. 333-156311) |
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| Stock Specimen (incorporated by reference from Bukas Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2008, Registration No. 333-156311) |
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| Transfer Agent and Registrar Agreement (incorporated by reference from Bukas Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2008 Registration No. 333-156311) |
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| Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) |
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| Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) |
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| Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) |
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| Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) |
101.INS XBRL Instant Document (*)
101 SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (*)
101 CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (*)
101 LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document (*)
101 PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (*)
101 DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (*)
(*) Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| BUKA VENTURES INC. |
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Date: September 5, 2012 | RITESH CHANDRA SINGH |
| Chief Executive Officer, President and Director |
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Date: September 5, 2012 | RANJANA BHARAT |
| Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Secretary and Director |
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Exhibit 31.1
The certification required by Rule 13a-14a (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)) or Rule 15d-14(a) (17CFR 240. 15d-14(a))
I, Ritesh Chandra Singh, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Buka Ventures Inc. (the registrant);
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act 13a-15(e) and 15d 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal controls over financing reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end to the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal year (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operations of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: September 5, 2012
RITESH CHANDRA SINGH
Ritesh Chandra Singh
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
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Exhibit 31.2
The certification required by Rule 13a-14a (17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)) or Rule 15d-14(a) (17CFR 240. 15d-14(a))
I, Ranjana Bharat, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Buka Ventures Inc. (the registrant);
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act 13a-15(e) and 15d 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal controls over financing reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end to the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal year (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operations of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: September 5, 2012
RANJANA BHARAT
Ranjana Bharat
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Director
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Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report (the Report) on the Form 10-Q of Buka Ventures Inc. (the Company) for the nine months ended July 31, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Ritesh Chandra Singh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
1. The Quarterly Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2. The information contained in this Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Company.
Date: September 5, 2012
RITESH CHANDRA SINGH
Ritesh Chandra Singh
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director
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Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report (the Report) on the Form 10-Q of Buka Ventures Inc. (the Company) for the nine months ended July 31, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Ranjana Bharat, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:
1. The Quarterly Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13 (a) or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
2. The information contained in this Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of the Company.
Date: September 5, 2012
RANJANA BHARAT
Ranjana Bharat
Chief Accounting Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Director
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