VNUE, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2011 November (Form 10-Q)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES | ||||
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | ||||
For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2011 | ||||
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES | ||||
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from | To |
BUCKINGHAM EXPLORATION INC. | ||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada | 98-054-3851 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
organization) |
Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Large accelerated filer | Accelerated filer | Non-accelerated filer | Smaller reporting company þ |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 | |
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 3 | |
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND | ||
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 4 | |
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 8 | |
ITEM 4. CONTROL AND PROCEDURES | 8 | |
PART II OTHER INFORMATION | 9 | |
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 9 | |
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES | 10 | |
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 10 | |
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | 10 | |
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION | 10 | |
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS | 10 |
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Buckingham Exploration
Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
November 30, 2011
Index
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | F1 | |
Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | F2 | |
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | F3 | |
Notes to (Unaudited) Financial Statements | F4 |
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Buckingham Exploration Inc.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
November 30, | May 31, | |||||||
2011 | 2011 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 408,607 | $ | 64,753 | ||||
Other receivables | 2,072 | 3,429 | ||||||
Prepaid expense and deposits | 13,470 | 1,549 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 424,149 | 69,731 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, net accumulated depreciation | 2,730 | 1,297 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 426,879 | $ | 71,028 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 29,377 | $ | 26,134 | ||||
Accounts payable related party | 1,842 | 104,000 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities | 2,045 | 1,774 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 33,264 | 131,908 | ||||||
Stockholders Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
Preferred Stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized, $0.0001 par value, | ||||||||
None issued and outstanding | | | ||||||
Common Stock, 300,000,000 shares authorized, $0.0001 par value | ||||||||
71,201,936 and 56,751,936 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 7,120 | 5,675 | ||||||
Additional Paid-in Capital | 8,269,750 | 7,533,695 | ||||||
Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage | (7,883,255 | ) | (7,600,250 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders Equity (Deficit) | 393,615 | (60,880 | ) | |||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity (Deficit) | $ | 426,879 | $ | 71,028 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
F-1
Buckingham Exploration Inc.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||
from April 4, | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the | For the | For the | For the | 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months | Three Months | Six Months | Six Months | (Date of | ||||||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | Inception) to | ||||||||||||||||
November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | $ | 171,697 | $ | 48,687 | $ | 216,887 | $ | 80,517 | $ | 2,067,739 | ||||||||||
Exploration mineral property costs | 31,062 | 9,661 | 31,062 | 9,661 | 52,593 | |||||||||||||||
Professional fees | 17,044 | 33,669 | 35,056 | 124,068 | 652,470 | |||||||||||||||
Total Expenses | 219,803 | 92,017 | 283,005 | 214,246 | 2,772,802 | |||||||||||||||
Net Loss Before Other Expenses | (219,803 | ) | (92,017 | ) | (283,005 | ) | (214,246 | ) | (2,772,802 | ) | ||||||||||
Other Income (Expenses) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | | | | | 2,276 | |||||||||||||||
Miscellaneous income | | | | | 1,467 | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | | | | | (59,588 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Accretion of convertible debenture discount | | | | | (31,396 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of property and equipment | | | | | 7,277 | |||||||||||||||
Total Other Income (Expenses) | | | | | (79,964 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Loss From Continuing Operations | (219,803 | ) | (92,017 | ) | (283,005 | ) | (214,246 | ) | (2,852,766 | ) | ||||||||||
Results from discontinued operations | | | | | (5,030,489 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net Loss | $ | (219,803 | ) | $ | (92,017 | ) | $ | (283,005 | ) | $ | (214,246 | ) | $ | (7,883,255 | ) | |||||
Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted | (0.00 | ) | (0.77 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (1.85 | ) | ||||||||||||
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 64,552,485 | 118,736 | 60,630,898 | 116,117 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
F-2
Buckingham Exploration Inc.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
Accumulated | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | For the | For the | from | |||||||||
Six Months | Six Months | April 4, 2006 | ||||||||||
Ended | Ended | (Date of Inception) | ||||||||||
November 30, | November 30, | to November 30, | ||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Operating Activities | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (283,005) | $ | (214,246) | $ | (7,883,255 | ) | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net | ||||||||||||
cash used in operating activities | ||||||||||||
Accretion of convertible debenture discount | | | 31,396 | |||||||||
Amortization | 500 | 338 | 1,233 | |||||||||
Common shares issued for services | | | 32,000 | |||||||||
Shares issued for mineral property costs | 22,500 | | 2,323,600 | |||||||||
Impairment of mineral property costs | | | 2,230,125 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation | | | 576,120 | |||||||||
Gain on disposal of property and equipment | | | (7,277 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | | | 37,785 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 3,514 | 156,498 | 367,098 | |||||||||
Other receivables | 1,357 | (7,144 | ) | (4,360 | ) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and deposits | (11,921 | ) | | (14,513 | ) | |||||||
Due to related parties | (102,158 | ) | 49,854 | (200,387 | ) | |||||||
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (369,213 | ) | (14,700 | ) | (2,510,435 | ) | ||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of mineral properties | | | (2,230,125 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisition of property and equipment | (1,933 | ) | | (88,696 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from disposition of subsidiaries | | | 32,970 | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | | | 24,777 | |||||||||
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | ||||||||||||
in discontinued operations | | | 12,496 | |||||||||
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (1,933 | ) | | (2,248,578 | ) | |||||||
Financing Activities | ||||||||||||
Advances from related parties | | 1,882 | 196,671 | |||||||||
Repayments to related parties | | | (59,026 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from notes payable | | | 61,694 | |||||||||
Repayment of note payable | | 10,632 | (73,362 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from loans payable | | | 387,218 | |||||||||
Repayment of loans payable | | | (25,000 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock | 715,000 | | 4,876,575 | |||||||||
Proceeds from common stock subscription | | | 10,350 | |||||||||
Share issuance costs | | | (207,500 | ) | ||||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | 715,000 | 12,514 | 5,167,620 | |||||||||
Increase (Decrease) In Cash | 343,854 | (2,186 | ) | 408,607 | ||||||||
Cash - Beginning of Period | 64,753 | 2,194 | | |||||||||
Cash End of Period | $ | 408,607 | $ | 8 | $ | 408,607 | ||||||
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||||||||||
Convertible debt issued to settle loans payable | $ | | $ | | $ | 350,000 | ||||||
Convertible debt issued to settle related party advances | $ | | $ | | $ | 150,000 | ||||||
Common stock issued for mineral property acquisitions | $ | $ | | $ | 2,223,600 | |||||||
Common stock issued for finders fee | $ | | $ | | $ | 100,000 | ||||||
Common stock issued for services | $ | | $ | | $ | 172,000 | ||||||
Disposal of property and equipment for debt settlement | $ | | $ | | $ | 16,952 | ||||||
Conversion of debt to stock | $ | | $ | | $ | 66,332 | ||||||
Issuance of stock for settlement of accrued interest | $ | | $ | 23,674 | $ | 477,661 | ||||||
Supplemental Disclosures | ||||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | | $ | | $ | 21,897 | ||||||
Income tax paid | $ | | $ | | $ | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements
F-3
Buckingham Exploration Inc.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. | Nature of Operations and Continuance of Business | ||
Buckingham Exploration Inc. (the Company) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on April 4, 2006. The Company is an Exploration Stage Company, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915, Development Stage Entities. The Companys principal business is the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. | |||
On August 9, 2010, the Company incorporated 0887717 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary in British Columbia, Canada. | |||
2. | Going Concern | ||
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 not generated revenues since inception and has not 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 the attainment of profitable operations. As at November 30, 2011, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $7,883,255. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated 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. | |||
As at November 30, 2011, the Company had $408,607 cash in the bank. The Company requires funds to proceed with their plan of operations over the next twelve months. If they achieve less than the full amount of financing that they require they will scale back planned exploration activities and day to day operations in order to reduce exploration expenses and general and administrative expenses to a level appropriate to the financial resources available. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise sufficient funds to pay the expected operating expenses for the next twelve months. | |||
3. | Interim Financial Statements | ||
The interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 10-Q. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Companys audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended May 31, 2011, included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on August 29, 2011 with the SEC. | |||
The consolidated financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, they contain all normal recurring accruals and adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the Companys financial position at November 30, 2011, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended November 30, 2011 and 2010. The results of operations for the three and six months ended November 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for future quarters or the full year. | |||
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. | |||
4. | Related Party Transactions and Balances | ||
a) | Included in accounts payable-related party at November 30, 2011, is $1,842 (May 31, 2011 - $0), which is due to a director of the Company, representing unpaid expenses. These amounts are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no repayment terms. | ||
b) | On September 1, 2011, the Company entered into a Domain Purchase Agreement with the President of the Company whereby the Company purchased a domain name entitled Buckingham.com in consideration for $10,000. | ||
5. | Mineral Property | ||
On September 30, 2011, the Company entered into a Property Purchase Agreement (the Agreement) whereby the Company agreed to acquire an undivided 100% interest in 2 mineral claims located in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. In consideration for the mineral claims, the Company agreed to issue 150,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $22,500. |
F-4
Buckingham Exploration Inc.
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
6. | Common Stock | ||
a) | On September 30, 2011, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $0.15 per share pursuant to a Property Purchase Agreement (refer to Note 5). | ||
b) | On October 12, 2011, the Company issued 14,300,000 shares of common stock at $0.05 per share for total proceeds of $715,000 through private placement offerings. | ||
7. | Commitments | ||
The Company has agreed to pay the President of the Company a monthly fee of $8,000 for management services. | |||
The Company has agreed to pay a director of the Company a monthly fee of $8,000 for management services. |
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
The statements in this quarterly report that are not reported financial results or other historical information are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements appear in a number of different places in this report and can be identified by words such as estimates, projects, expects, intends, believes, plans, or their negatives or other comparable words. Also look for discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our business plans and availability of financing for our business.
You are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees and may involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to risks facing us or due to actual facts differing from the assumptions underlying our estimates. Some of these risks and assumptions include those set forth in reports and other documents we have filed with or furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We advise you that these cautionary remarks expressly qualify in their entirety all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf. Unless required by law, we do not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements based on unanticipated events or changed expectations. However, you should carefully review the reports and other documents we file from time to time with the SEC.
Presentation of Information
As used in this quarterly report, the terms "we", "us", "our" and the Company mean Buckingham Exploration Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.
All dollar amounts in this quarterly report refer to US dollars unless otherwise indicated.
On July 23, 2010, we completed a reverse split of our shares of common stock on a 1-for-400 basis. All share amounts in this quarterly report are presented on a post-split basis, unless otherwise indicated.
Overview
We were incorporated as a Nevada company on April 4, 2006. We have been engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties since our inception. We have not generated any revenues and have incurred losses since inception.
We currently own an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Lady Ermalina mineral properties, and a 100% interest in the Dome mineral properties, both located in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. In addition, in September 2011, we acquired title to certain mining claims adjacent to our Lady Ermalina claims in consideration for 150,000 shares of our common stock. We have conducted limited exploration work on our mineral properties and none of our properties has been determined to contain any mineral resources or reserves of any kind.
See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011 for more information.
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In September 2011, we appointed Simon Eley, a director of our company, as our President and Chief Executive Officer, in place of Christopher Robin Relph. Mr. Relph, a director of our company, was appointed as Chairman of our board of directors.
In September 2011, we acquired all rights, title and interest in and to the domain name Buckingham.com and related property rights, including all intellectual property rights and rights related to website and internet traffic associated with the domain name, from Mr. Relph for consideration of $10,000.
In October 2011, we raised capital of $715,000 by issuing 14,300,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.05 per share primarily to off-shore investors.
Our plan of operations for the next 12 months is to raise additional financing and explore our mineral properties or acquire additional mineral properties. We plan to conduct a small exploration project on each of our current properties in the next month involving mapping and property surveys, among other things, at a cost of approximately $10,000 per property. We anticipate we will require approximately $0.5 million to carry out any further exploration plans or acquire additional properties over the next 12 months. As at November 30, 2011, we had cash of $408,607 and working capital of $390,885 and will require significant financing to pursue our plans. There can be no assurance that we will obtain the required financing, on terms acceptable to us or at all. In the event we are unable to obtain the required financing, our business may fail. An investment in our securities involves significant risks and you could lose your entire investment.
Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition for the three and six months ended November 30, 2011 should be read in conjunction with our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this report, as well as our most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011 filed with the SEC.
Three Months Ended November 30, 2011 Compared to Three Months Ended November 30, 2010
Lack of Revenues
We have earned no revenues and have sustained operational losses since our inception on April 4, 2006 to November 30, 2011. As of November 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of $7,883,255. We anticipate that we will not earn any revenues during the current fiscal year or in the foreseeable future as we are an exploration stage company.
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Expenses
From April 4, 2006 (date of inception) to November 30, 2011, our total expenses were $2,772,802 comprised of $652,470 in professional fees, $52,593 in mineral property costs and $2,067,739 in general and administrative expenses.
Our total expenses increased to $219,803 for the three months ended November 30, 2011 from $92,017 for the three months ended November 30, 2010. The increase in total expenses was mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses and mineral property costs due to increased activity. General and administrative expenses increased to $171,697 in the current period from $48,687 in the prior period, and mineral property costs increased to $31,062 in the current period from $9,661 in the prior period, primarily resulting from raising capital and the acquisition of mineral property interests in the current period. Professional fees decreased to $17,044 in the current period from $33,669 in the prior period, primarily due to management efficiencies.
Net Loss
For the three months ended November 30, 2011, we recognized a net loss of $219,083, compared to $92,017 for the three months ended November 30, 2010.
Six Months Ended November 30, 2011 Compared to Six Months Ended November 30, 2010
Lack of Revenues
We have earned no revenues and have sustained operational losses since our inception on April 4, 2006 to November 30, 2011. As of November 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of $7,883,255. We anticipate that we will not earn any revenues during the current fiscal year or in the foreseeable future as we are an exploration stage company.
Expenses
From April 4, 2006 (date of inception) to November 30, 2011, our total expenses were $2,772,802 comprised of $652,470 in professional fees, $52,593 in mineral property costs and $2,067,739 in general and administrative expenses.
Our total expenses increased to $283,005 for the six months ended November 30, 2011 from $214,246 for the six months ended November 30, 2010. The increase in total expenses was mainly due to higher general and administrative expenses and mineral property costs due to increased activity. General and administrative expenses increased to $216,887 in the current period from $80,517 in the prior period, and mineral property costs increased to $31,062 in the current period from $9,661 in the prior period, primarily resulting from raising capital and the acquisition of mineral property interests in the current period. Professional fees decreased to $35,056 in the current period from $124,068 in the prior period, primarily due to management efficiencies.
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Net Loss
For the six months ended November 30, 2011, we recognized a net loss of $283,005, compared to $214,246 for the six months ended November 30, 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of November 30, 2011, we had cash of $408,607, working capital of $390,885, total assets of $426,879, total liabilities of $33,264 and an accumulated deficit of $7,883,255.
Financing Activities
We have funded our operations primarily by a combination of private placements, advances from related parties and loans. From April 4, 2006 (date of inception) to November 30, 2011, financing activities provided cash of $5,167,620, primarily from the sale of our common stock and loans.
During the six months ended November 30, 2011, financing activities provided cash of $715,000, primarily from the sale of our common stock. During the six months ended November 30, 2010, financing activities provided cash of to $12,514, primarily from loans.
Operating Activities
Operating activities used cash of $369,213 for the six months ended November 30, 2011, compared to $14,700 for the six months ended November 30, 2010. An increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities provided cash of $3,514 in the six months ended November 30, 2011, compared to $156,498 in the prior period. A decrease in other receivables provided cash of $1,357 in the current period, compared to an increase in the same using cash of $7,144 in the prior period. A decrease in amounts due to related parties used cash of $102,158 in the current period, compared to an increase in the same providing cash of $49,854 in the prior period. An increase in prepaid expenses used cash of $11,921 in the current period, compared to $0 in the prior period.
Investing Activities
Investing activities used cash of $1,933 in the six months ended November 30, 2011 from the purchase of property and equipment. There were no investing activities during the six months ended November 30, 2010.
We expect that our total expenses will increase over the next year as we increase our business operations. We do not anticipate generating any revenues for the foreseeable future. Our plan of operations for the next 12 months is to raise additional financing and explore our mineral properties or acquire additional mineral properties. We plan to conduct a small exploration project on each of our current properties in the next month involving mapping and property surveys, among other things, at a cost of approximately $10,000 per property. We anticipate we will require approximately $0.5 million to carry out any further exploration plans or acquire additional properties over the next 12 months.
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There can be no assurance that we will obtain any additional financing, on terms acceptable to us or at all. In the event we are unable to obtain the required financing, our business may fail. An investment in our securities involves significant risks and you could lose your entire investment.
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, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to stockholders.
Going Concern
Our financial statements for the period ended November 30, 2011 have been prepared on a going concern basis and Note 2 to the statements identifies issues that raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
We have not generated any revenues, have achieved losses since our inception, and rely upon the sale of our common stock and loans from related and other parties to fund our operations. We do not anticipate generating any revenues in the foreseeable future, and if we are unable to raise equity or secure alternative financing, we may not be able to pursue our plans and our business may fail.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROL AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this report, an evaluation was carried out by our principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)) as of November 30, 2011. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, and the material weaknesses outlined below, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information may not be accumulated and communicated to our principal executive officer and principal financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
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A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Companys annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Based on the assessment of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of November 30, 2011, the following significant deficiencies were identified:
1. | Certain entity level controls establishing a tone at the top were considered material weaknesses. There are limited segregation of duties currently due to the small size of the Company. The Company does not have a majority of independent directors on its board or audit committee. The Company has no policy on fraud and no code of ethics at this time. | |
2. | All cash management is conducted by our principal financial officer, which may result in misappropriation of funds. | |
3. | The lack of independent directors exercising an oversight role increases the risk of management override and potential fraud. | |
4. | The Company is in the development stage with limited resources and limited monitoring of internal control and assessment of risk is conducted. |
Management is currently evaluating remediation plans for the above control deficiencies.
In light of these control deficiencies, management concluded that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the companys disclosure controls or internal controls.
Changes in Internal Control
During the quarter ended November 30, 2011, there were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On August 14, 2009, Leslie Rudolph filed a Statement of Claim in the Provincial Court of British Columbia (Small Claims Court) to initiate a lawsuit against us. In the Statement of Claim, Mr. Rudolph seeks judgment for $7,832.64 and costs with respect to accounting services he provided to us from June 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008. On December 1, 2009, the Court issued a default order against us for the sum of $8,261 plus court order interest from December 30, 2008 to date. We made an application to the Court to cancel the default order, which was subsequently dismissed.
Other than as described above, we are not a party to any pending legal proceedings and are not aware of any legal proceedings threatened against us or of which our property is the subject. None of our directors, officers or affiliates: (i) are a party adverse to us in any legal proceedings, or (ii) have an adverse interest to us in any legal proceedings.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
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.
Exhibit |
Exhibit | |
31.1 |
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
31.2 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32.1 |
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32.2 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document | |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema | |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase | |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase | |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase | |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase |
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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.
Buckingham Exploration Inc. | |
/s/ Simon Eley | |
Date: January 13, 2012 |
Simon Eley |
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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