Vortex Brands Co. - Quarter Report: 2008 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT
OF 1934
For
the
quarterly period ended September
30, 2008
OR
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT
OF 1934
For
the
transition period from: ______ to ________
Commission
File Number 000-52272
ZULU
ENERGY CORP.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado
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20-3281304
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State
or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S.
Employer
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incorporation
or organization
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Identification
No.)
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950
17th
Street, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado 80202
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(720)
961-3255
(Registrant’s
telephone number)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for
the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.
See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
Large
accelerated filer ¨
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Accelerated
filer ¨
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Non-accelerated
filer ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller
reporting company x
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨
No x
The
number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 17,
2008: 90,000,000 shares.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
FORM
10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT
ZULU
ENERGY CORP.
3
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ITEM
1.
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
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3
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ITEM
2.
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
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24
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2
PART
I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
ZULU
ENERGY CORP. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly
Global Sunrise, Inc.)
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT
September 30,
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December 31,
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||||||
2008
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2007
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||||||
ASSETS
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|||||||
Current
Assets
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|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents
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$
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837,388
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$
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17,598
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|||
Deposit
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2,500
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-
|
|||||
Prepaid
Expenses
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312,810
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5,468
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|||||
Total
Current Assets
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1,152,698
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23,066
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|||||
Fixed
Assets, net
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98,215
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216
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|||||
Oil
and Gas Properties
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26,432
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29,575
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|||||
Prospecting
Licenses
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17,947,700
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3,000,000
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|||||
Capitalized
Exploratory Drilling Costs
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5,956,119
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-
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|||||
Total
Assets
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$
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25,181,164
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$
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3,052,857
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|||
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
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|||||||
Current
Liabilities
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|||||||
Accounts
Payables
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$
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479,581
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$
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266,380
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|||
Accrued
Expenses
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-
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63,333
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|||||
Loan
payable to shareholder
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6,120
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252,083
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|||||
Liability – acquisition
of prospecting licenses rights
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1,500,000
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3,000,000
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|||||
Liabilities
to Government of Botswana
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4,076,528
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4,561,393
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|||||
Total
Current Liabilities
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6,062,229
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8,143,189
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|||||
Stockholders’
Equity (Deficit):
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|||||||
Preferred
Stock, $.001 par value; authorized 10,000,000 shares, none
issued
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-
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-
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|||||
Common
stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized at $0.001 par value, 90,000,000
shares issued and outstanding at 09/30/2008, 82,000,000 at
12/31/2007.
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90,000
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82,000
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|||||
Additional
paid-in capital
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27,394,781
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(411,724
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)
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||||
Deficit
accumulated during the exploration stage
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(8,933,242
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)
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(4,840,906
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)
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|||
Subscription
receivable
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(98
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)
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(98
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)
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|||
Accumulated
other comprehensive income
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567,494
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80,396
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|||||
Total
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
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19,118,935
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(5,090,332
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)
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||||
Total
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
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$
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25,181,164
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$
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3,052,857
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
3
ZULU
ENERGY CORP. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly
Global Sunrise, Inc.)
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
(unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30,
2008
AND 2007 AND THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 11, 2005 (INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30,
2008
THREE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2008
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THREE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2007
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NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER30,
2008
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NINE MONTHS
ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2007
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FOR THE PERIOD
FROM AUGUST 11,
2005 (INCEPTION) TO
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
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||||||||||||
Revenue
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
|
$
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-
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||||||
Operating
expenses
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724,588
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33,288
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4,092,336
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60,569
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8,872,271
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|||||||||||
Loss
from operations before Minority Interest
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(724,588
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)
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(33,288
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)
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(4,092,336
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)
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(60,569
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)
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(8,872,271
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)
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||||||
Minority
Interest
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-
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9,691
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-
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12,101
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2,303,022
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|||||||||||
Taxes
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-
|
-
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-
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-
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-
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|||||||||||
Loss
for the period
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$
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(724,588
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)
|
$
|
(23,597
|
)
|
$
|
(4,092,336
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)
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$
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(48,468
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)
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$
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(6,569,249
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)
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Other Comprehensive Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign
currency translation
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174,528
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-
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487,098
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-
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567,494
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|||||||||||
Total
Comprehensive Loss
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$
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(550,060
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)
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$
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(23,597
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)
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$
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(3,605,238
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)
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$
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(48,468
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)
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$
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(6,001,755
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)
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Comprehensive
Income (Loss) per Share:
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||||||||||||||||
Primary
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$
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(0.01
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)
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$
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(0.00
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)
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$
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(0.04
|
)
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$
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(0.00
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)
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||||
Weighted
Average Shares Outstanding
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90,000,000
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29,680,435
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86,291,971
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10,400,000
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
4
ZULU
ENERGY CORP. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly
Global Sunrise, Inc.)
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
for
the
period from August 11, 2005 (Date of Inception) to September 30,
2008
Deficit
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||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated
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||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock
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Additional
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Other
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During the
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Total
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||||||||||||||||||
Number
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Paid In
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Comprehensive
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Exploration
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Subscription
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Stockholders
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|||||||||||||||||
Shares
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Amount
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Capital
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Income
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Stage
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Receivable
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(Deficiency)
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||||||||||||||||
Balance
on Date of Inception
|
-
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$
|
-
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$
|
-
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$
|
-
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$
|
-
|
$
|
-
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$
|
-
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|||||||||
Issuance
of common stock–Aug. 11, 2005
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600,000
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600
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(598
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)
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-
|
-
|
-
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2
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||||||||||||||
Net
loss for the year 2005
|
-
|
-
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-
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-
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(7,087
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)
|
-
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(7,087
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)
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|||||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2005
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600,000
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600
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(598
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)
|
-
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(7,087
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)
|
-
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(7,085
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)
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||||||||||||
Net
loss for the year 2006
|
-
|
-
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-
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-
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(24,018
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)
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-
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(24,018
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)
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|||||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2006
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600,000
|
600
|
(598
|
)
|
-
|
(31,105
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)
|
-
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(31,103
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)
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||||||||||||
Net
Loss for the year ended Dec 31, 2007
|
-
|
-
|
-
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80,396
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(2,445,808
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)
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-
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(2,365,412
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)
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|||||||||||||
Shares
Issued – Subscription receivable
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29,400,000
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29,400
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(29,302
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)
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-
|
-
|
(98
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)
|
-
|
|||||||||||||
Issuance
of common stock Dec 20, 2007 for Net Assets of Zulu Energy
Corp.
|
52,000,000
|
52,000
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(381,824
|
)
|
-
|
-
|
-
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(329,824
|
)
|
|||||||||||||
Minority
Interest Acquired
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(2,363,993
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)
|
-
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(2,363,993
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)
|
|||||||||||||
Balance,
December 31, 2007
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82,000,000
|
82,000
|
(411,724
|
)
|
80,396
|
(4,840,906
|
)
|
(98
|
)
|
(5,090,332
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)
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|||||||||||
Shares
Issued – Private Placement
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8,000,000
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8,000
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6,942,000
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-
|
-
|
-
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6,950,000
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|||||||||||||||
Warrants – Prospecting
Licenses
|
-
|
-
|
14,947,700
|
-
|
-
|
-
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14,947,700
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|||||||||||||||
Stock-based
Compensation
|
-
|
-
|
2,556,605
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
2,556,605
|
|||||||||||||||
Stock
Options - Capitalized Exploratory Drilling Costs
|
-
|
-
|
3,360,200
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
3,360,200
|
|||||||||||||||
Net
Comprehensive Income for Nine months ended September 30,
2008
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
487,098
|
(4,092,336
|
)
|
-
|
(3,605,238
|
)
|
|||||||||||||
Balance,
September 30, 2008
|
90,000,000
|
90,000
|
27,394,781
|
567,494
|
(8,933,242
|
)
|
(98
|
)
|
19,118,935
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
5
ZULU
ENERGY CORP. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Formerly
Global Sunrise, Inc.)
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE
NINE
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 AND 2007 AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM AUGUST 11,
2005
(DATE OF INCEPTION) TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Nine months
Ended
|
Nine months
Ended
|
For the
Period From
August 11, 2005
(Inception) to
|
||||||||
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
September 30,
|
||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
2008
|
||||||||
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities :
|
||||||||||
Net
loss for the period
|
$
|
(4,092,336
|
)
|
$
|
(48,468
|
)
|
$
|
(6,569,249
|
)
|
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating
activities:
|
||||||||||
Depreciation
|
3,719
|
63
|
3,801
|
|||||||
Stock-based
compensation
|
2,556,605
|
-
|
2,556,605
|
|||||||
Changes
in working capital balances:
|
||||||||||
Deposit
|
(2,500
|
)
|
-
|
(2,500
|
)
|
|||||
Prepaid
expenses
|
(307,342
|
)
|
(10,756
|
)
|
(312,810
|
)
|
||||
Other
liabilities, net of minority interest
|
-
|
-
|
2,197,400
|
|||||||
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
|
149,867
|
45,500
|
185,315
|
|||||||
Liability – acquisition
of prospecting licenses rights
|
(1,500,000
|
)
|
-
|
(1,500,000
|
)
|
|||||
Net
cash used by operating activities
|
(3,191,987
|
)
|
(13,661
|
)
|
(3,441,438
|
)
|
||||
Cash
Flows used in Investing Activities:
|
||||||||||
Capitalized
Exploratory Drilling Costs
|
(2,584,751
|
)
|
-
|
(2,584,751
|
)
|
|||||
Cash
acquired upon investment in subsidiary
|
-
|
-
|
17,452
|
|||||||
Fixed
Assets
|
(112,885
|
)
|
(298
|
)
|
(113,183
|
)
|
||||
Oil
and gas properties
|
-
|
(29,354
|
)
|
(29,575
|
)
|
|||||
Net
cash used by investing activities
|
(2,697,636
|
)
|
(29,652
|
)
|
(2,710,057
|
)
|
||||
Cash
Flows from Financing Activities:
|
||||||||||
Issuance
of common stock
|
6,950,000
|
2
|
6,950,002
|
|||||||
Increase
(decrease) in shareholder loan
|
(245,963
|
)
|
53,724
|
(46,891
|
)
|
|||||
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
6,704,037
|
53,726
|
6,903,111
|
|||||||
Effects
of exchange rates on cash
|
5,376
|
-
|
85,772
|
|||||||
Increase
in cash and cash equivalents
|
819,790
|
10,413
|
837,388
|
|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
17,598
|
-
|
-
|
|||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents, end of the period
|
$
|
837,388
|
$
|
10,413
|
$
|
837,388
|
Supplemental
Disclosures:
The
Company paid $12,555 interest and $NIL taxes during the nine months ended
September 30, 2008.
Non-cash
financing and investing activities:
The
Company issued 15,000,000 warrants for prospecting licenses of
$14,947,700.
The
Company issued 4,500,000 stock options for capitalized exploratory drilling
costs of $3,360,200.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
6
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Note 1 |
Significant
Accounting Policies
|
Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Zulu
Energy Corp. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include certain information and
disclosures required for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included and are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 are not necessarily indicative
of
the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31,
2008.
These
statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB
for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Basis
of Presentation
These
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Zulu Energy Corp.
(“Zulu Energy”) and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Nyati Mauritius Limited
(“Mauritius”), Nyati Resources Limited (“Resources”), and Nyati Botswana
(“Proprietary”) Limited (Botswana). Collectively, the consolidated entities are
referred to herein as the (“Company”). All significant inter-company
transactions have been eliminated.
Going
Concern
The
Company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which
contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and
commitments in the normal course of business. The Company’s net loss from
operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled
$724,588 and $4,092,336 and the net working capital deficit and total
stockholders’ equity through September 30, 2008 totaled $4,909,531 and
$19,118,935, respectively.
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent upon its
ability to obtain sufficient financing to pay its existing creditors, cover
its
operating overhead, and fund oil and gas exploration and production projects.
Other market factors such as the price of oil, gas and other natural resources
upon extraction being at prices sufficient to generate profitable operations
may
impact the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary
if
the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
7
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Exploration
Stage Company
The
Company is in the exploration stage. The Company is in the process of exploring
natural gas licenses located in Botswana, Africa. The recoverability of the
cost
of capitalized natural gas properties are dependent upon the discovery of
recoverable reserves, the Company’s ability to obtain the necessary funding to
extract the reserves and the sale of production at profitable market prices.
The
Company complies with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No.7 and
SEC Guide 7 for its characterization of the Company as exploration
stage.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
The
Company considers all investments purchased with a maturity of three months
or
less to be cash equivalents.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments which potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist
principally of cash. The Company maintains its cash with a quality financial
institution. The Company has maintained a balance in excess of the FDIC insured
amount of $100,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Oil
and Gas Activities - Successful Efforts Method of Accounting
On
April
4, 2005, the FASB adopted FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 19-1 that amends Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 19 (FAS 19), Financial Accounting and
Reporting by Oil and Gas Producing Companies, to permit the continued
capitalization of exploratory well costs beyond one year if (a) the well found
a
sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well
and (b) the entity is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and
the
economic and operating viability of the project.
The
Company accounts for its gas development activities utilizing the successful
efforts method of accounting. Under this method, costs of productive exploratory
wells, development dry holes and productive wells and undeveloped leases are
capitalized. Gas lease acquisition costs are also capitalized. Exploration
costs, including personnel costs, certain geological and geophysical expenses
and daily rentals for gas leases, are charged to expense as incurred.
Exploratory drilling costs are initially capitalized, but charged to expense
if
and when the well is determined not to have found reserves in commercial
quantities. The sale of a partial interest in a proved property is accounted
for
as a cost recovery and no gain or loss is recognized as long as this treatment
does not significantly affect the unit-of-production amortization rate. A gain
or loss is recognized for all other sales of producing properties.
8
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
application of the successful efforts method of accounting requires managerial
judgment to determine that proper classification of wells designated as
developmental or exploratory which will ultimately determine the proper
accounting treatment of the costs incurred. The results from a drilling
operation can take considerable time to analyze and the determination that
commercial reserves have been discovered requires both judgment and industry
experience. Wells may be completed that are assumed to be productive and
actually deliver gas in quantities insufficient to be economic, which may result
in the abandonment of the wells at a later date. Wells are drilled that have
targeted geologic structures that are both developmental and exploratory in
nature and an allocation of costs is required to properly account for the
results. Delineation seismic incurred to select development locations within
a
gas field is typically considered a development cost and capitalized, but often
these seismic programs extend beyond the reserve area considered proved and
management must estimate the portion of the seismic costs to expense. The
evaluation of gas leasehold acquisition costs requires managerial judgment
to
estimate the fair value of these costs with reference to drilling activity
in a
given area. Drilling activities in an area by other companies may also
effectively condemn leasehold positions.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company has not earned any revenues since its inception. Gas revenues will
be
recorded at such time as the Company has delivered and transferred title to
a
purchaser of its product and the price has been reasonably determined.
Asset
Retirement Obligations
The
Corporation recognizes the value of a liability for an asset retirement
obligation in the year in which a reasonable estimate of value can be made.
Changes
in the liability for an asset retirement obligation due to the passage of time
will be measured by applying an interest method of allocation. The amount will
be recognized as an increase in the liability and an accretion expense in the
statement of operations. Changes resulting from revisions to the timing or
the
amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as
an
increase or a decrease in the carrying amount of the liability for an asset
retirement obligation and the related asset retirement cost capitalized as
part
of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. As at September 30,
2008
the value of the gas property’s site restoration costs is
insignificant.
Environmental
Costs
Environmental
expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized
as
appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past
operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation,
are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or
remedial efforts are probable, and the cost can be reasonably estimated.
Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with the earlier of completion
of a feasibility study or the Company’s commitments to plan of action based on
the then known facts.
9
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and is depreciated
on a straight line basis, commencing when the assets are put into use over
the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
|
Property,
Plant and Equipment
|
10
years
|
Office
Equipment
|
3
years
|
|
|
Computer
Hardware
|
3
years
|
|
Vehicles
|
5
years
|
In
accordance with SFAS 144, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets”,
the
Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets for impairment whenever
events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets might
be
impaired and the carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these
assets is measured by comparison of the carrying value of the assets to the
undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets over the
remaining economic life. If the undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient
to
recover the carrying value of such assets, the assets are considered impaired.
The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to
their carrying values. Fair value is determined by either a quoted market price
or a value determined by a discounted cash flow technique, whichever is more
appropriate under the circumstances involved. No impairment was required to
be
recorded during the periods presented in these consolidated financial
statements.
Goodwill
and Intangible Assets
The
Company has adopted the provisions of the FAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible
Assets”. Under FAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives
are not amortized but are annually tested for impairment. The determination
of
any impairment includes a comparison of the estimated future operating cash
flows anticipated during the remaining life for the net carrying value of the
asset as well as a comparison of the fair value to the book value of the Company
or the reporting unit to which the goodwill can be attributed.
Stock-based
Compensation
In
December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FAS 123R
“Share-Based Payment”, a revision to FAS 123. FAS 123R replaces existing
requirements under FAS 123 and APB 25, and requires public companies to
recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for equity
instruments, based on the grant-date fair value of those instruments, with
limited exceptions. FAS 123R also affects the pattern in which compensation
cost
is recognized, the accounting for employee share purchase plans, and the
accounting for income tax effects of share-based payment transactions. The
Company adopted FAS 123R on November 1, 2006.
10
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Income
Taxes
The
Company accounts for income taxes by the asset and liability method as mandated
by Statement of Financial Standards Number 109. Under this method, current
income taxes are recognized for the estimated income taxes payable for the
current year. Future income tax assets and liabilities are recognized in the
current year for temporary differences between the tax and accounting basis
of
assets and liabilities as well as for the benefit of losses available to be
carried forward to future years for tax purposes that are likely to be realized.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the countries of Mauritius, Botswana
and the U.S.
Financial
Instruments
The
carrying values of cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and due to
related parties approximate their fair value because of the short maturity
of
these instruments. It is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to
significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial
instruments.
Basic
and Diluted Loss Per Share
The
Company reports basic loss per share in accordance with the FAS No. 128,
“Earnings per Share”. Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect
to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the year including
stock options, using the treasury stock method. The diluted EPS computation
uses
the average stock price for the year to determine the number of shares assumed
to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. As at September
30, 2008 the Company has sustained operating losses and, accordingly, any
dilutive potential common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect and are
therefore not considered in computing diluted EPS.
Foreign
Currency Translation
The
accounts of the Company are translated in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 52, which requires that foreign currency assets and
liabilities be translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance
sheet date. Results of operations are translated using the average rates
prevailing throughout the period. The effects of unrealized exchange rate
fluctuations on translating foreign currency assets and liabilities into U.S.
dollars are accumulated as the accumulated other comprehensive adjustment in
shareholders’ equity.
Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We
have
adopted SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative and Hedging Activities”, which
requires companies to recognize all derivative contracts as either assets or
liabilities in the balance sheet and to measure them at fair value. If certain
conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as a hedge,
the
objective of which is to match the timing of gain and loss recognition on the
hedging derivative with the recognition of (i) the changes in the fair value
of
the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk or (ii)
the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transaction. For a derivative
not
designated as a hedging instrument, the gain or loss is recognized in income
in
the period of change. We have not entered into derivative contracts either
to
hedge existing risks or for speculative purposes, but we plan to use derivative
contracts in the future solely for hedging prices on production.
11
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Use
of
Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management
to make assumptions and estimates that effect the reported amounts of assets
and
liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date
of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those
estimates.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes–an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
(“FIN 48”). This interpretation clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by
defining the criterion that an individual tax position must meet for any part
of
the benefit of that position to be recognized in an enterprise’s financial
statements and also provides guidance on measurement, de-recognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and
disclosure. FIN 48 is effective for our fiscal year commencing after
November 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 is not expected to have an impact
on our results of operations or financial condition.
In
November 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business
Combination (FAS 141(R)) and SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (FAS 160).
FAS 141(R) will change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will
impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent
periods. FAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority
interests, which will be re-characterized as non-controlling interests and
classified as a component of equity. FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 are effective for
both public and private companies for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2008 (fiscal 2009 for the Company). FAS 141(R) will be applied
prospectively. FAS160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and
disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other requirements
of FAS 160 will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is prohibited for
both
standards. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 141(R)
and
FAS 160 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial
statements.
In
December, 2007 the FASB issued FSAS No.157, Fair Value Measurements. This
Statement does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather, it
provides enhanced guidance to other pronouncements that require or permit assets
or liabilities to be measured at fair value. However, the application of this
Statement may change how fair value is determined. The Statement is effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As of
December 1, 2007 the FASB has proposed a one-year deferral for the
implementation of the Statement for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial
statements on a nonrecurring basis. Management is currently evaluating the
requirements of FAS 157 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial
statements.
12
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
In
December, 2007 the FASB issued FSAS No.159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an amendment of FASB
Statement No. 115. This Statement provides all entities with an option to
report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Statement
is
effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after
November 15, 2007, with early adoption available in certain circumstances.
Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 159 and has not
yet
determined the impact on its financial statements.
In
March
2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 changes the disclosure requirements for
derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures
about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative
instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FAS 133, and how
derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s operating
results, financial position, and cash flows. FAS 161 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2008. Early adoption is permitted. The
Company is currently reviewing the provisions of FAS 161 and has not yet adopted
the statement. However, as the provisions of FAS 161 are only related to
disclosure of derivative and hedging activities, the Company does not believe
the adoption of FAS 161 will have a material impact on its consolidated
operating results, financial position, or cash flows.
In
April
2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of
Intangible Assets or FSP FAS 142-3. FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should
be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine
the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of the position is to improve
the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under
SFAS No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair
value of the intangible asset. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is assessing the potential
impact that the adoption of FSP FAS 142-3 may have on its consolidated financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
In
May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles or SFAS No. 162. SFAS No. 162 identifies the
sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles
used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities
that
are presented in conformity with GAAP. This statement shall be effective 60
days
following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The Company does not believe that implementation of this standard
will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results
of
operations or cash flows.
In
June
2008, the FASB issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments
Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities,” (FSP
EITF 03-6-1). FSP EITF 03-6-1 states that unvested share-based payment awards
that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether
paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the
computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. FSP EITF
03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
Management has determined that the adoption of FSP EITF 03-6-1 will not have
an
impact on the Financial Statements.
13
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Note 2 |
Nature
and Continuance of Operations
|
Zulu
Energy Corp.
Zulu
Energy Corp. (“Zulu Energy” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of
the State of Colorado on May 6, 2005 under the name of Global Sunrise, Inc.
On
January 16, 2007 the Company changed its name to Zulu Energy Corp. Prior to
the
share exchange agreement dated December 20, 2007, as more fully explained below,
Zulu Energy utilized a June 30 fiscal year-end. Zulu Energy changed its year-end
to December 31 as a result of the acquisition of Nyati Mauritius Limited
(“Mauritius”). The focus of Zulu Energy’s business plan is the acquisition of
oil and gas properties and leasing rights and their exploration, development
and
production.
Effective
December 20, 2007, Zulu Energy acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock
of
Mauritius (including the subsidiary of Mauritius named Resources) in exchange
for 30,000,000 common shares of Zulu Energy. Zulu Energy’s acquisition of
Mauritius (an operating company) and its subsidiary has been recorded as a
recapitalization of Zulu Energy because Zulu Energy was a “shell” company,
accordingly, Mauritius is deemed to be the accounting acquirer. The 30,000,000
common shares issued have been recorded as if issued by Mauritius for the net
monetary assets of Zulu Energy. The statement of stockholder’s equity (deficit)
reflects the accumulated deficit of Mauritius from its inception and that of
Zulu Energy from December 21, 2007 through September 30, 2008 and has been
restated to reflect the 10 to 1 forward stock split of January 8, 2007 (see
below) as if it had occurred at inception. The prior year comparative financial
statements presented are those of Mauritius and its subsidiary.
Nyati
Mauritius Limited
Mauritius
was incorporated under the laws of the country of Mauritius on August 11, 2005
as Nyati Mauritius Limited.
Mauritius’
share capital is comprised of authorized common stock of 50,000 shares at $1
par
value. The common shareholders have a right to one vote per share
held.
At
inception, Mauritius issued 2 shares at $1 par value to the subscribers of
the
company.
Nyati
Resources Limited acquired a controlling stake (90%) in Nyati Botswana
(Proprietary) Limited (“Nyati Botswana”), when 90 shares of Nyati Botswana were
issued to Nyati Resources on February 14, 2007 at par value i.e. Pula 1 per
share. Nyati Botswana is an oil and gas exploration stage company. As on that
date, the other 10% shares of Nyati Botswana were held by Swansi Holdings
Corp.
On
March
2, 2007 Swansi Holdings Corp. had entered into a call options agreement to
buy
40 shares of Nyati Botswana from Nyati Resources Limited at $1 per share. On
June 6, 2007 Nyati Resources Limited sold 40 shares of Nyati Botswana to Swansi
Holdings Corp. pursuant to their exercising the call options agreement mentioned
above, thus reducing the ownership of Nyati Resources Limited in Nyati Botswana
from 90% to 50%. As of December 20, 2007 Mauritius’ shareholding in Nyati
Botswana was 50%. Prior to the December 20, 2007 share exchange agreement
referred to below, the remaining 50% stock ownership interest in Nyati Botswana
was held by Swansi Holdings Corp.
14
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
Company issued 98 shares to its holding company LMA Hughes, LLP on July 2,
2007
at par value, thus bringing the total shares issued and outstanding of the
Company to 100 shares. All shares of the Company were acquired by Zulu Energy
on
December 20, 2007.
Entry
into a Material Definitive Agreement
On
December 20, 2007, Zulu Energy entered into a Share Exchange Agreement and
Plan
of Reorganization (the “Exchange Agreement”), dated as of December 19, 2007,
with Mauritius and LMA Hughes LLLP (“LMA Hughes”). Nyati Mauritius is the parent
entity of Nyati Resources Limited, which holds 50% of the issued and outstanding
capital stock of Nyati Botswana , which holds certain exploration licenses
issued by the government of the Republic of Botswana. On December 20,
2007, Zulu Energy also entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock
Purchase Agreement”), dated as of December 19, 2007, with Swansi Holdings Corp.
(“Swansi”) to acquire the remaining 50% of the issued and outstanding common
stock of Nyati Botswana. The transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement
and the Stock Purchase agreement were consummated and all closing conditions
were met on December 20, 2007. As a result of the transactions
contemplated by the Exchange Agreement and Stock Purchase Agreement, Nyati
Mauritius and Nyati Botswana became the wholly-owned subsidiaries of Zulu Energy
Corp.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Exchange Agreement, Zulu Energy issued 30,000,000 shares
of
its common stock to LMA Hughes, which was the sole shareholder of Nyati
Mauritius prior to the closing, in exchange for all of the issued and
outstanding shares of common stock of Mauritius. As a result of the
foregoing issuance, LMA Hughes became the largest shareholder of Zulu Energy.
Zulu Energy also granted LMA Hughes a 10% over-riding royalty interest in any
properties that the companies acquire from LMA Hughes in the future and the
Company agreed to reimburse LMA Hughes for certain expenses it incurred as
part
of this transaction.
The
issuances of the common stock to LMA Hughes was made pursuant to Rule 506 of
Regulation D and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as,
among other things, each transaction did not involve a public offering, the
investor was an accredited investor, the investor had access to information
about the company and their investment, the investor took the securities for
investment and not resale, and the Company took appropriate measures to restrict
the transfer of the common stock.
Pursuant
to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company is obligated to pay
Swansi $3 million in the aggregate in two tranches of $1.5 million each. The
first tranche was payable within thirty business days of the December 20, 2007
closing date and the second tranche was payable nine months following the
closing date. The first tranche of $1.5 million was paid to Swansi during the
nine months ended September 30, 2008. On March 26, 2008, Swansi transferred
their 50% interest in Nyati Botswana to the Company. On May 7, 2008, after
the
completion of the Company’s private placement, the Company issued to Swansi
15,000,000 common stock warrants expiring five years from issuance at an
exercise price of $1.50 per share. The issuance of the warrant described in
this
paragraph is exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant
to Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. An
accredited investor received the warrant and Zulu Energy did not engage in
any
general solicitation or advertising to market the warrant.
15
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
fair
value of these warrants was determined using the Company’s historical stock
prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
assumptions.
Risk
free rate
|
3.09
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
90
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected warrant life
|
5
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of warrants
|
$
|
0.9965
|
||
Total
warrants outstanding
|
15,000,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of warrants outstanding
|
$
|
14,947,700
|
The
fair
value of these warrants were added to the asset value of ‘Prospecting Licenses’
shown in the Company’s balance sheet, as it formed part of the consideration
given to acquire the licenses from Swansi.
Note 3 |
Common
Stock
|
The
Company issued 600,000 shares of its common stock on August 11, 2005 to its
founders for $2.
On
January 8, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a ten to
one
(10 – 1) forward split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares
of common stock.
The
Company issued 29,400,000 shares of its common stock on July 2, 2007 for a
subscription receivable of $98.
The
Company issued 52,000,000 shares of its common stock on December 20, 2007 for
the net monetary assets of Zulu Energy.
On
May 7,
2008, the Company sold 8,000,000 shares of its common stock, together with
warrants to purchase up to 8,000,000 shares of common stock, to certain
investors in a private placement, also referred to as the Offering. The Company
received $8,000,000 in aggregate gross proceeds in the Offering. The warrants
have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and are exercisable for 3 years.
The
warrants are not exercisable until such time as Company's shareholders approve
an amendment to Company's articles of incorporation to increase Company's
authorized shares of common stock. Pursuant to an Agency Agreement between
the
Company and First Capital Invest Corp. (the “Agent”), the Agent received a cash
commission of $800,000 and an expense reimbursement of $250,000 along with
agent’s warrants to purchase up to 800,000 shares of common stock.
16
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
fair
value of these agent’s warrants was determined using the Company’s historical
stock prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following
assumptions.
Risk
free rate
|
3.56
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
90
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected warrant life
|
3
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of warrants
|
$
|
0.8090
|
||
Total
warrants outstanding
|
800,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of warrants outstanding
|
$
|
647,200
|
The
agent’s warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share and are exercisable
for 3 years. These warrants are not exercisable until such time as Zulu Energy's
shareholders approve an amendment to Zulu Energy's articles of incorporation
to
increase Zulu Energy's authorized shares of common stock.
Pursuant
to the Subscription Agreements entered into as part of the Offering, in the
event Zulu Energy, in a subsequent financing, sells any of its equity securities
and receives gross proceeds of $5,000,000 or more within 120 days following
the
closing of the Offering, the investors in the Offering have the right for 30
days following notice by Zulu Energy to them of the subsequent financing to
participate in and receive the same terms as the investors in the subsequent
financing. If an investor in the Offering elects to participate in the
subsequent financing, (i) the subscription funds provided to Zulu Energy as
part
of the Offering will be allocated to the purchase price or purchase
consideration, as applicable, for the securities offered in the subsequent
financing, (ii) the investor will surrender to Zulu Energy for cancellation
the
stock certificates representing the shares of common stock and the warrant
received in the Offering, and (iii) the investor will enter into the operative
documents prepared in conjunction with the subsequent financing.
On
April
15, 2008 pursuant to employment agreements entered into with Paul Stroud, James
Hostetler and Keith Reeves the Company approved the grant of a total of
6,000,000 shares of restricted common stock, pursuant to certain vesting
requirements. Following the issuance of the restricted stock, Zulu Energy held
the stock and did not deliver it to the employees, consequently the shares
were
not considered to be outstanding. On August 14, 2008 the Company rescinded
the
stock issuance and the shares were cancelled and returned to the Company’s
authorized capital. On August 14, 2008 the board approved the grant of a total
of 7,950,000 restricted stock units to four officers pursuant to the terms
of
each officer’s employment agreement with the Company and pursuant to the
Company’s Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
17
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Note 4 |
Fixed
Assets
|
All
fixed
assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided for using the
straight-line method as follows:
September 30,
|
December 31,
|
||||||||||||
2008
|
2007
|
||||||||||||
Accumulated
|
|||||||||||||
Asset Class
|
Cost
|
Depreciation
|
Net
|
Net
|
|||||||||
Property,
Plant & Equipment
|
$
|
298
|
$
|
136
|
$
|
162
|
$
|
216
|
|||||
Office
Equipment
|
$
|
20,629
|
$
|
1,662
|
$
|
18,967
|
$
|
0
|
|||||
Computer
Hardware
|
$
|
19,886
|
$
|
2,021
|
$
|
17,865
|
$
|
0
|
|||||
Vehicles
|
$
|
72,370
|
$
|
11,149
|
$
|
61,221
|
$
|
0
|
|||||
Total
|
$
|
113,183
|
$
|
14,968
|
$
|
98,215
|
$
|
216
|
Note 5 |
Oil
and Gas Properties
|
The
Company had acquired nine leases in unproved oil and gas properties located
in
Botswana. Under the terms of the lease agreements the Company is required to
pay
its share of royalties and other obligations. The Company paid $7,579 and $7,996
for the lease years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively to the
Government of Botswana under such lease agreements. Such leases expire in
September 30, 2008.
Pursuant
to such contracts, the Company was obligated to pay $5,684 on September 30,
2008
to maintain the leases. This amount does not contemplate funds required for
exploration.
Pursuant
to the lease agreements the Company was required to expend the following amounts
during the lease period:
Lease
|
Amount
|
||||
Period
Ended
|
Description
|
in
Pulas
|
|||
9/30/06
|
Study
of Data, Bore hole
|
1,150,000
|
|||
to
300m, Desorption study
|
|||||
for
6 months
|
|||||
9/30/07
|
Data
interpretation,
|
2,000,000
|
|||
Permeability
study, Drill
|
|||||
production
Bore hole,
|
|||||
Test
CBM produced
|
|||||
9/30/08
|
Full
feasibility Study,
|
3,000,000
|
|||
Production
and marketing
|
|||||
Study
|
18
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
As
of
September
30,
2008 the Company has not expended the full amounts required during the lease
periods. Under Botswana law, amounts that were to be spent on exploration are
due to the government if not spent on exploration. As at September 30, 2008,
based on Botswana law, the Company was not be able to renew 50% of the lease
acreage and, accordingly, the financial statements reflect a liability of
$4,076,528 (P 27,675,000 converted at $.1473) to the government of Botswana
representing the aggregate minimum required prospecting expenditures over the
three year lease term for the 50% acreage that was not renewed.
Subsequent
to September 30, 2008 the Company was granted an extension for 50% of the lease
acreage consisting of six of the original leases for an additional two year
period. Pursuant to such contracts, the Company paid $3,239 subsequent to
September 30, 2008 for the first year of the leases extension. This amount
does
not contemplate funds required for exploration.
Pursuant
to the extended lease agreements the Company is required to expend the following
amounts on each lease during the lease extension period. These amounts include
any outstanding amounts under the terms of the original lease for the retained
acreage and represent the Company’s full outstanding exploration
commitment:
Lease
|
Amount
|
||||
Period
Ended
|
Description
|
in
Pulas
|
|||
9/30/09
|
Study
of data, complete
|
2,000,000
|
|||
bore
holes, desorption test,
|
|||||
permeability
studies, drill five
|
|||||
pilot
holes and undertake
|
|||||
trial
production and market
|
|||||
studies,
carry out a prefeasibility
|
|||||
study
|
|||||
9/30/10
|
Drill
5 further pilot holes,
|
3,000,000
|
|||
full
feasibility study, trial
|
|||||
production
and marketing,
|
|||||
submit
a mining license
|
|||||
application
|
The
Company has capitalized $26,432 spent since inception on license fees as oil
and
gas properties. The Company has also capitalized $5,956,119 during the nine
months ended September 30, 2008 as exploratory drilling costs.
Note 6 |
Related
Party Transactions
|
At
September 30, 2008, $6,120 ($252,083 December 31, 2007) was due to a related
party consisting of loans from LMA Hughes, LLLP which is an affiliate of a
shareholder of the company. As at September 30, 2008 these loans remain payable
to LMA Hughes, LLLP and are unsecured, non-interest bearing and without specific
terms for repayment. At September 30, 2008, $190,784 ($Nil December 31, 2007)
was due to Brian Hughes consisting of accounts payable for expenses.
19
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
Note 7 |
Accounts
Payable
|
The
Company
repaid advances of $825,000 received from First Capital Investment Corp.
along
with accrued interest of $12,555 during the nine months ended September 30,
2008.
Note 8 |
Stock-based
Compensation
|
We
have
adopted SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation” as amended by
SFAS No. 148 "Accounting for Stock-based Compensation - Transition and
Disclosure”. We recognize stock-based compensation expense using a fair value
based method. We do not have a qualified stock option plan in place as of the
reporting date. The Board of Directors of the Company has approved, subject
to
shareholder approval, an Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan that
among other things increased the authorized shares under the Plan to 30 million
shares.
On
September 24, 2007, the Company granted 3,000,000 stock options exercisable
at
$1.81 until September 24, 2012. All these options were fully vested on the
date of the grant. These options were subsequently cancelled in April 2008
in
conjunction with the execution of a new employment agreement with Mr. Stroud.
The
fair
value of these share purchase options was determined using the Company’s
historical stock prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions:
Risk
free rate
|
3.875
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
90
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected option life
|
5
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of options
|
$
|
1.292
|
||
Total
options outstanding
|
3,000,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of options outstanding
|
$
|
3,876,000
|
These
options were granted by the legal parent who is the accounting acquiree for
financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, due to the vesting of the stock
options prior to the December 20, 2007 stock exchange agreement, the year 2007
statement of operations did not reflect the effect of this transaction.
On
April
15, 2008, Paul Stroud, James Hostetler and Keith Reeves were granted stock
options to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock each as part of their
employment agreements. Paul Stroud was formerly the Chief Executive Officer,
James Hostetler was formerly the Executive Vice President, and Keith Reeves
is
the Vice President of Exploration of Zulu Energy. Under the terms of their
stock
option they had the option to exchange these stock options for incentive stock
options following the implementation of a stock option plan by Zulu Energy.
These stock options have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and are
exercisable for 5 years. All these options were fully vested on the date of
the
grant but are not exercisable until such time as Zulu Energy's shareholders
approve an amendment to Zulu Energy's articles of incorporation to increase
Zulu
Energy's authorized shares of common stock. On August 14, 2008 the Board
approved the exchange of the above options issued to Messrs. Stroud, Hostetler
and Reeves for non-incentive stock options issued under the Company’s Amended
and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
20
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
fair
value of these share purchase options was determined using the Company’s
historical stock prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions:
Risk
free rate
|
2.68
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
86
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected option life
|
5
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of options
|
$
|
0.6097
|
||
Total
options outstanding
|
4,500,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of options outstanding
|
$
|
2,743,800
|
On
May
14, 2008, Zulu Energy entered into an employment agreement with Satyendra
Deshpande, Zulu Energy’s then Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of
Directors. Mr. Desphande subsequently resigned as Zulu Energy’s Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and member of the Board on Friday, May 16,
2008.
Under
Mr.
Deshpande’s employment agreement, Mr. Deshpande was granted a stock option to
purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $1.00 per
share. The options vest as follows: 500,000 shares on the date of grant; and
500,000 shares on January 1, 2009; provided, however, that no options may be
exercised until Zulu Energy’s stockholders approve an increase in Zulu Energy’s
authorized shares of common stock to at least 150,000,000 shares. As a result
of
Mr. Deshpande’s resignation from Zulu Energy, the unvested options terminated.
The
fair
value of these share purchase options was determined using the Company’s
historical stock prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions:
Risk
free rate
|
3.00
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
89
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected option life
|
5
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of options
|
$
|
1.2268
|
||
Total
options outstanding
|
500,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of options outstanding
|
$
|
613,400
|
||
Total
terminated options
|
500,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of terminated options
|
$
|
12,905
|
On
May
21, 2008, Dave Weisgerber was granted stock options to purchase 1,500,000 shares
of common stock as part of his employment agreement. Mr. Weisgerber was formerly
Vice President of Operations of Zulu Energy. Mr. Weisgerber may exchange these
stock options for incentive stock options following the implementation of a
stock option plan by Zulu Energy. These stock options have an exercise price
of
$1.00 per share and are exercisable for 5 years. All these options were fully
vested on the date of the grant but are not exercisable until such time as
Zulu
Energy's shareholders approve an amendment to Zulu Energy's articles of
incorporation to increase Zulu Energy's authorized shares of common
stock.
21
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
fair
value of these share purchase options was determined using the Company’s
historical stock prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions:
Risk
free rate
|
3.09
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
96
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected option life
|
5
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of options
|
$
|
1.0207
|
||
Total
options outstanding
|
1,500,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of options outstanding
|
$
|
1,531,000
|
On
June
10, 2008, Mohamed Gova was granted stock options to purchase 1,500,000 shares
of
common stock as part of his employment agreement. The Board appointed Mr. Gova
as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zulu Energy. These stock options
have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and are exercisable for 5 years.
All
these options were fully vested on the date of the grant but are not exercisable
until such time as Zulu Energy's shareholders approve an amendment to Zulu
Energy's articles of incorporation to increase Zulu Energy's authorized shares
of common stock.
The
fair
value of these share purchase options was determined using the Company’s
historical stock prices and the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following assumptions:
Risk
free rate
|
3.54
|
%
|
||
Dividend
yield
|
0
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected volatility
|
92
|
%
|
||
Weighted
average expected option life
|
5
yrs
|
|||
Weighted
average fair value of options
|
$
|
0.6771
|
||
Total
options outstanding
|
1,500,000
|
|||
Total
fair value of options outstanding
|
$
|
1,015,700
|
The
fair
value of the share purchase options corresponding to Paul Stroud, Keith Reeves
and Dave Weisgerber were re-classed from stock-based compensation to capitalized
exploratory drilling costs as their employment supports the exploratory drilling
operations of the Company. The fair value of their options totaled
$3,360,200.
Note 9 |
Accrued
Expenses
|
There
were no accrued salaries payable to the employees of the Company as at September
30, 2008 ($63,333 at December 31, 2007).
Note 10 |
Commitments
and Contingencies
|
The
Company is obligated to spend Pula (“P”) 6,150,000 or approximately $906,000 US
as of September 30, 2008 per lease over the term of the lease (three years).
If
such expenditures do not occur then such amounts are payable to the government
of Botswana. The total expenditure required as of September 30, 2008 is
approximately $8,150,000 US for nine leases. The Company believes that it will
be able to perform sufficient work on the leaseholds so that the maximum amount
it will owe the government is 50% of the approximately $8,150,000 as of
September 30, 2008.
22
Zulu
Energy Corp. & Subsidiaries
(An
Exploration Stage Company)
Notes
to
the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
For
the
Period from August 11, 2005 (inception) to September 30, 2008
The
Company is also obligated to spend Pula (“P”) 5,000,000 or approximately
$736,500 US as of September 30, 2008 per lease over the term of the six extended
leases (two years). If such expenditures do not occur then such amounts are
payable to the government of Botswana. The Company believes that it will be
able
to perform the required work on the leases.
Note 11 |
Subsequent
Event
|
Subsequent
to September 30, 2008 the Company was granted an extension for 50% of its lease
acreage in Botswana, consisting of six of the original leases for an additional
two year period. See Note 5.
23
ITEM 2. |
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
|
The
following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this
Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion contains forward-looking statements
reflecting our current expectations and estimates and assumptions concerning
events and financial trends that may affect our future operating results or
financial position. Actual results and the timing of events may differ
materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements due to
a
number of factors, including those discussed in the section entitled
“Forward-Looking Statements” set forth above.
Overview
We
are a
development stage independent oil and gas company focused on the exploration
and
development of oil and gas resources. We were incorporated on May 6, 2005.
In
December 2007, we acquired nine Prospecting Licenses for the exploration of
coal
bed methane in the Republic of Botswana in Southern Africa through our
acquisition of Nyati Botswana. Our business plan is focused on discovery and
production of substantial commercial quantities of coalbed methane in the
Pandamatenga area of Northeastern Botswana.
Facilities
Strategy
In
the
event that the drilling program successfully identifies commercially viable
gas
reserves we intend to make substantial investments in plant, buildings and
equipment required to transport the gas from well head to the processing
facilities that will turn the gas into marketable products such as power, urea,
methanol and diesel, including living requirements needed to support the
employees and contractors in the field. So far our efforts in this area have
been limited to hiring consultants to identify the potential markets. We believe
that until we have discovered credible gas reserves and raised sufficient
funds, it would be premature to spend our limited resources in this area. We
intend to work with professional institutions and consultants such as Gustavson
Associates, who compiled the first Nyati Botswana feasibility study, on our
facilities strategy. We also have had discussions with the U.S. Technical
Development Agency for production of a bankable development and marketing
study.
Marketing
Strategy
Our
strategy is to tailor our investment in coal bed methane production in line
with
market demands. As with the facilities requirements, we intend that until the
gas has flowed and funds have been raised, we will utilize consultants rather
than hire staff. We used Gustavson Associates to advise on a marketing strategy
and are working to identify the markets for the gas and gas products we
anticipate discovering and to determine the necessary investment needed for
gas
monetization.
Operations
Plan
Our
Prospecting Licenses allowed us to explore for coalbed methane on land in the
Pandamatenga area located in the northeast region of the Republic of Botswana
on
the southern African continent. We have previously granted overriding royalty
interests in the land that is subject to the Prospecting Licenses equal to
10%
in the aggregate. Our Prospecting Licenses expired on September 30, 2008.
Subsequent to September
30, 2008, we were granted an extension of 50% of the lease acreage consisting
of
six of the original leases for an additional two year period.
24
Our
goal
is to discover and produce substantial commercial quantities of coalbed methane
on the property under our Prospecting Licenses. No assurance can be given that
commercial quantities of coalbed methane will be produced, if at all. The
execution of our business plan will require additional capital which we do
not
now have on hand. The availability for such funding is also not assured.
Our
business plan involves three phases. During the first phase we plan to drill
approximately nine exploration wells to confirm the coal deposit, identify
the
absorption rates and gas content of the coal and identify production pilot
locations. We had expected that this phase would last until the end of 2008
however, due to unanticipated equipment problems it is now expected that this
phase will continue into the first quarter of 2009. The first phase has five
of
the nine exploration wells in progress. One of the wells has discovered a
conventional natural gas discovery and has been capped until we have the
necessary equipment on site to determine the extent of the natural gas find.
A
second well has discovered the presence of coalbed methane gas in the core
samples. The remaining three wells drilling are still in progress.
Assuming
we are successful in locating coalbed methane and raising the required capital,
the second phase will likely involve the drilling of approximately 16 pre-collar
test wells with the intent of identifying two pilot well sites to be used for
demonstrating the production and viability of commercial volumes of coalbed
methane. This phase will also likely include the dewatering of the coal and
gas
production and is expected to last approximately six months. The third phase
will likely involve adding 48 more wells to the pilot wells drilled in the
second phase, expanding our then existing well footprint and increasing
production. We anticipate that phase three will also last approximately six
months. Costs for the second and third phase are estimated at $40 million.
The
initiation and completion of each of the three contemplated phases will require
us to raise sufficient capital. As further described below, on May 7, 2008,
we
raised $8 million in a private placement of shares of our common stock. At
this
time we have no commitments or agreements for the raising of capital.
If
we
conclude, based on our exploration and testing, that commercial quantities
of
coalbed methane can be extracted from the area to which we hold licenses we
will
need substantially more capital to construct required infrastructure to
distribute the methane or otherwise bring the methane to market. Such financings
could lie with development banks that are focused on this part of Southern
Africa, including the United States Trade & Development Agency and the World
Bank, or large institutional investors, but we have no commitments or
arrangements in place for these financings.
Our
current cash position is not sufficient to fund our cash requirements during
the
next twelve months, including operations and capital expenditures. We intend
to
seek equity and/or debt financing to support our proposed coalbed methane
operations and capital expenditures. We cannot assure that continued funding
will be available or available on terms acceptable to us.
Our
future financial results will depend primarily on (1) our ability to discover
and produce commercial quantities of coalbed methane or natural gas; (2) the
market price for oil and gas; and (3) our ability to fully implement our
exploration and development program with respect to these and other matters.
We
cannot assure that we will be successful in any of these activities or that
the
prices of oil and gas prevailing at the time of production will be at a level
allowing for profitable production.
We
have
not entered into commodity swap arrangements or hedging transactions. Although
we have no current plans to do so, we may enter into commodity swap and/or
hedging transactions in the future in conjunction with oil and gas production.
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
25
As
of
September 30, 2008, we had $837,388 in available cash, $312,810 in prepaid
expenses, $479,581 in accrued expenses and accounts payables and $26,432 in
capitalized oil and gas properties. As of September 30, 2008 we had $17,947,000
in prospecting licenses which consists of the nine licenses in Botswana acquired
from Swansi Holdings for consideration of $3,000,000 in cash and 15,000,000
common stock warrants, recorded at the fair value of $14,947,700. As of
September 30, 2008 we had $5,955,239 in capitalized exploratory drilling costs
which include the fair value of stock options granted totalling $3,360,200
granted to former employees whose employment supported our exploratory drilling
operations.
Investment
in fixed assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 was $112,885
compared to $298 during the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
We
intend
to seek joint ventures and/or to obtain equity and/or debt financing to support
our current and proposed operations and capital expenditures. We cannot assure
that any such funding will be available. The included financial statements
do
not include any adjustments to the amount and classification of assets and
liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going
concern.
Required
Expenditures Concerning our Oil & Gas Properties
The
Company had acquired nine leases in unproved oil and gas properties located
in
Botswana. Under the terms of the lease agreements the Company is required to
pay
its share of royalties and other obligations. The Company paid $7,579 and $7,996
for the lease years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively to the
Government of Botswana under such lease agreements. Such leases expire in
September 30, 2008.
Pursuant
to such contracts, the Company was obligated to pay $5,684 on September 30,
2008
to maintain the leases. This amount does not contemplate funds required for
exploration.
Pursuant
to the lease agreements the Company was required to expend the following amounts
during the lease period:
Lease
|
Amount
|
||||
Period
Ended
|
Description
|
in
Pulas
|
|||
9/30/06
|
Study
of Data, Bore hole
|
1,150,000
|
|||
to
300m, Desorption study
|
|||||
for
6 months
|
|||||
9/30/07
|
Data
interpretation,
|
2,000,000
|
|||
Permeability
study, Drill
|
|||||
production
Bore hole,
|
|||||
Test
CBM produced
|
|||||
9/30/08
|
Full
feasibility Study,
|
3,000,000
|
|||
Production
and marketing
|
|||||
Study
|
26
As
of
September 30, 2008 the Company has not expended the full amounts required during
the lease periods. Under Botswana law, amounts that were to be spent on
exploration are due to the government if not spent on exploration. As at
September 30, 2008, based on Botswana law, the Company was not be able to renew
50% of the lease acreage and, accordingly, the financial statements reflect
a
liability of $4,076,528 (P 27,675,000 converted at $.1473) to the government
of
Botswana representing the aggregate minimum required prospecting expenditures
over the three year lease term for the 50% acreage that was not
renewed.
Subsequent
to September 30, 2008 the Company was granted an extension for 50% of the lease
acreage consisting of six of the original leases for an additional two year
period. Pursuant to such contracts, the Company paid $3,239 subsequent to
September 30, 2008 for the first year of the leases extension. This amount
does
not contemplate funds required for exploration.
Pursuant
to the extended lease agreements the Company is required to expend the following
amounts on each lease during the lease extension period. These amounts include
any outstanding amounts under the terms of the original lease for the retained
acreage and represent the Company’s full outstanding exploration
commitment:
Amount
|
|||||
Period
Ended
|
Description
|
in
Pulas
|
|||
9/30/09
|
Study
of data, complete
|
2,000,000
|
|||
bore
holes, desorption test,
|
|||||
permeability
studies, drill five
|
|||||
pilot
holes and undertake
|
|||||
trial
production and market
|
|||||
studies,
carry out a prefeasibility
|
|||||
study
|
|||||
9/30/10
|
Drill
5 further pilot holes,
|
3,000,000
|
|||
full
feasibility study, trial
|
|||||
production
and marketing,
|
|||||
submit
a mining license
|
|||||
application
|
The
Company has capitalized $26,432 spent since inception on license fees as oil
and
gas properties. The Company has also capitalized $5,955,239 during the nine
months ended September 30, 2008 as exploratory drilling costs.
Private
Placement
On
May 7,
2008, we sold 8,000,000 shares of our common stock, together with warrants
to
purchase up to 8,000,000 shares of common stock, to certain investors in a
private placement, also referred to as the Offering. We received $8,000,000
in
aggregate gross proceeds in the Offering. The warrants have an exercise price
of
$1.50 per share and are exercisable for 3 years. The warrants are not
exercisable until such time as our shareholders approve an amendment to our
articles of incorporation to increase our authorized shares of common stock.
Pursuant to an Agency Agreement between the Company and First Capital Invest
Corp. (the “Agent”), the Agent received a cash commission of $800,000 and an
expense reimbursement of $250,000 along with agent’s warrants to purchase up to
800,000 shares of common stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.50
per
share and are exercisable for 3 years. The warrants are not exercisable until
such time as our shareholders approve an amendment to our articles of
incorporation to increase our authorized shares of common stock.
27
Pursuant
to the Subscription Agreements entered into as part of the Offering, in the
event we, in a subsequent financing, sell any of its equity securities and
receives gross proceeds of $5,000,000 or more within 120 days following the
closing of the Offering, the investors in the Offering have the right for 30
days following notice by us to them of the subsequent financing to participate
in and receive the same terms as the investors in the subsequent financing.
If
an investor in the Offering elects to participate in the subsequent financing,
(i) the subscription funds provided to us as part of the Offering will be
allocated to the purchase price or purchase consideration, as applicable, for
the securities offered in the subsequent financing, (ii) the investor will
surrender to us for cancellation the stock certificates representing the shares
of common stock and the warrant received in the Offering, and (iii) the investor
will enter into the operative documents prepared in conjunction with the
subsequent financing.
Following
our earlier drilling success where we have found gas at two of our five wells
drilled to date, we are pursuing additional financing to enable us to continue
with our drilling program. We estimate that we will need working capital
totaling approximately $40 million during the next two years to take us to
the
stage of identifying the gas deposits within our license concession and to
the
pre-commercialization phase of the field development. The funds will be used
to
evaluate both the conventional gas discovery as well as the coal bed methane
discovery. We also intend to seek out potential joint venture partners that
have
the financial capability to provide funds for the drilling program and
monetization of the gas discoveries, and have the capabilities to complement
our
drilling expertise with that of constructing and commissioning facilities.
We
will
require additional financing in order to complete our plan of operations for
the
next twelve months. There can be no assurance, however, that such financing
will
be available or, if it is available, that we will be able to structure such
financing on terms satisfactory to us. There can also be no assurance that
we
will be successful in identifying and reaching agreement with joint venture
partners. If we are unable to obtain the financing necessary to support our
operations, we may be unable to continue as a going concern. We currently have
no firm commitments for any additional capital.
The
trading price of our shares of common stock and the downturn in the United
States stock and debt markets could make it more difficult to obtain financing
through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Even if we are able to raise
the funds required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and
expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to us, or experience
unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing.
Further, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may
experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights,
preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our shares
of
common stock. If additional financing is not available or is not available
on
acceptable terms, we will have to curtail our operations.
Results
of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared
to
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
Revenues.
For
the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007 there
were
no revenues from operating or any other activities.
Operating
Expenses.
For
the
three months ended September 30, 2008, operating expenses of $735,756 consisted
primarily of professional fees of $240,014 and general and administrative
expenses of $481,266 along with depreciation of $14,476. For the three months
ended September 30, 2007, operating expenses of $33,288 consisted of general
and
administrative expenses.
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For
the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, operating expenses of $4,103,504 consisted
primarily of stock-based compensation expense of $2,556,605 and general and
administrative expenses of $1,532,013 along with depreciation of $14,886. For
the nine months ended September 30, 2007, operating expenses of $60,569
consisted of general and administrative expenses.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have
no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Critical
accounting policies are those that management believes are both most important
to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations
and that require difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result
of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that involve
uncertainty.
We
believe that the “critical” accounting policies that we use in the preparation
of our financial statements are as follows:
Going
Concern
The
Company’s financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which
contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and
commitments in the normal course of business. The Company’s net loss from
operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 totaled
$724,588 and $4,092,336 and the net working capital deficit and total
stockholders’ equity through September 30, 2008 totaled $4,909,531 and
$19,118,055, respectively.
The
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern will be dependent upon its
ability to obtain sufficient financing to pay its existing creditors, cover
its
operating overhead, and fund oil and gas exploration and production projects.
Other market factors such as the price of oil, gas and other natural resources
upon extraction being at prices sufficient to generate profitable operations
may
impact the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary
if
the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Exploration
Stage Company
The
Company is in the exploration stage. In December 2007, the Company acquired
oil
and gas licenses and drilling rights located in Botswana, Africa. The
recoverability of the cost of capitalized oil and gas properties are dependent
upon the discovery of recoverable reserves, the Company’s ability to obtain the
necessary funding to extract the reserves and the sale of production at
profitable market prices.
The
Company complies with Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No.7 and
SEC Guide 7 for its characterization of the Company as exploration
stage.
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Oil
and Gas Activities - Successful Efforts Method of Accounting
On
April
4, 2005, the FASB adopted FASB Staff Position FSP FAS 19-1 that amends Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 19 (FAS 19), Financial Accounting and
Reporting by Oil and Gas Producing Companies, to permit the continued
capitalization of exploratory well costs beyond one year if (a) the well found
a
sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well
and (b) the entity is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and
the
economic and operating viability of the project.
The
Company accounts for its crude oil development and natural gas development
activities utilizing the successful efforts method of accounting. Under this
method, costs of productive exploratory wells, development dry holes and
productive wells and undeveloped leases are capitalized. Oil and gas lease
acquisition costs are also capitalized. Exploration costs, including personnel
costs, certain geological and geophysical expenses and daily rentals for oil
and
gas leases, are charged to expense as incurred. Exploratory drilling costs
are
initially capitalized, but charged to expense if and when the well is determined
not to have found reserves in commercial quantities. The sale of a partial
interest in a proved property is accounted for as a cost recovery and no gain
or
loss is recognized as long as this treatment does not significantly affect
the
unit-of-production amortization rate. A gain or loss is recognized for all
other
sales of producing properties.
The
application of the successful efforts method of accounting requires managerial
judgment to determine that proper classification of wells designated as
developmental or exploratory which will ultimately determine the proper
accounting treatment of the costs incurred. The results from a drilling
operation can take considerable time to analyze and the determination that
commercial reserves have been discovered requires both judgment and industry
experience. Wells may be completed that are assumed to be productive and
actually deliver oil and gas in quantities insufficient to be economic, which
may result in the abandonment of the wells at a later date. Wells are drilled
that have targeted geologic structures that are both developmental and
exploratory in nature and an allocation of costs is required to properly account
for the results. Delineation seismic incurred to select development locations
within an oil and gas field is typically considered a development cost and
capitalized, but often these seismic programs extend beyond the reserve area
considered proved and management must estimate the portion of the seismic costs
to expense. The evaluation of oil and gas leasehold acquisition costs requires
managerial judgment to estimate the fair value of these costs with reference
to
drilling activity in a given area. Drilling activities in an area by other
companies may also effectively condemn leasehold positions.
Asset
Retirement Obligations
The
Corporation recognizes the value of a liability for an asset retirement
obligation in the year in which a reasonable estimate of value can be made.
Changes
in the liability for an asset retirement obligation due to the passage of time
will be measured by applying an interest method of allocation. The amount will
be recognized as an increase in the liability and an accretion expense in the
statement of operations. Changes resulting from revisions to the timing or
the
amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as
an
increase or a decrease in the carrying amount of the liability for an asset
retirement obligation and the related asset retirement cost capitalized as
part
of the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. As at September 30,
2008
the value of the oil and gas property’s site restoration costs is
insignificant.
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Environmental
Costs
Environmental
expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized
as
appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past
operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation,
are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or
remedial efforts are probable, and the cost can be reasonably estimated.
Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with the earlier of completion
of a feasibility study or the Company’s commitments to plan of action based on
the then known facts.
Property
and Equipment
Property
and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and is depreciated
on a straight line basis, commencing when the assets are put into use over
the
estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Property,
Plant and Equipment
|
10
years
|
Office
Equipment
|
3
years
|
Computer
Hardware
|
3
years
|
Vehicles
|
5
years
|
In
accordance with SFAS 144, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets”,
the
Company reviews the carrying value of long-lived assets for impairment whenever
events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets might
be
impaired and the carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these
assets is measured by comparison of the carrying value of the assets to the
undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets over the
remaining economic life. If the undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient
to
recover the carrying value of such assets, the assets are considered impaired.
The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value of the assets to
their carrying values. Fair value is determined by either a quoted market price
or a value determined by a discounted cash flow technique, whichever is more
appropriate under the circumstances involved. No impairment was required to
be
recorded during the periods presented in these consolidated financial
statements.
Goodwill
and Intangible Assets
The
Company has adopted the provisions of the FAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Intangible
Assets”. Under FAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives
are not amortized but are annually tested for impairment. The determination
of
any impairment includes a comparison of the estimated future operating cash
flows anticipated during the remaining life for the net carrying value of the
asset as well as a comparison of the fair value to the book value of the Company
or the reporting unit to which the goodwill can be attributed.
Stock-based
Compensation
In
December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FAS 123R
“Share-Based Payment”, a revision to FAS 123. FAS 123R replaces existing
requirements under FAS 123 and APB 25, and requires public companies to
recognize the cost of employee services received in exchange for equity
instruments, based on the grant-date fair value of those instruments, with
limited exceptions. FAS 123R also affects the pattern in which compensation
cost
is recognized, the accounting for employee share purchase plans, and the
accounting for income tax effects of share-based payment transactions. The
Company adopted FAS 123R on November 1, 2006.
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Foreign
Currency Translation
The
accounts of the Company are translated in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 52, which requires that foreign currency assets and
liabilities be translated using the exchange rates in effect at the balance
sheet date. Results of operations are translated using the average rates
prevailing throughout the period. The effects of unrealized exchange rate
fluctuations on translating foreign currency assets and liabilities into U.S.
dollars are accumulated as the accumulated other comprehensive adjustment in
shareholders’ equity.
Use
of
Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management
to make assumptions and estimates that effect the reported amounts of assets
and
liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date
of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those
estimates.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
In
July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes-an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109
(“FIN 48”). This interpretation clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by
defining the criterion that an individual tax position must meet for any part
of
the benefit of that position to be recognized in an enterprise’s financial
statements and also provides guidance on measurement, de-recognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and
disclosure. FIN 48 is effective for our fiscal year commencing November 1,
2007. The adoption of FIN 48 is not expected to have an impact on our results
of
operations or financial condition.
In
November 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business
Combination (FAS 141(R)) and SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in
Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (FAS 160).
FAS 141(R) will change how business acquisitions are accounted for and will
impact financial statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent
periods. FAS 160 will change the accounting and reporting for minority
interests, which will be recharacterized as non-controlling interests and
classified as a component of equity. FAS 141(R) and FAS 160 are effective for
both public and private companies for fiscal years beginning on or after
December 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for the Company). FAS 141(R) will be applied
prospectively. FAS 160 requires retroactive adoption of the presentation and
disclosure requirements for existing minority interests. All other requirements
of FAS 160 will be applied prospectively. Early adoption is prohibited for
both
standards. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 141(R)
and
FAS 160 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial
statements.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued FSAS No.157, Fair Value Measurements. This
Statement does not require any new fair value measurements, but rather, it
provides enhanced guidance to other pronouncements that require or permit assets
or liabilities to be measured at fair value. However, the application of this
Statement may change how fair value is determined. The Statement is effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. As of
December 1, 2007 the FASB has proposed a one-year deferral for the
implementation of the Statement for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial
statements on a nonrecurring basis. Management is currently evaluating the
requirements of FAS 157 and has not yet determined the impact on its financial
statements.
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In
December 2007, the FASB issued FSAS No.159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 115 . This Statement provides all entities with an option to report
selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The Statement is
effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year beginning after
November 15, 2007, with early adoption available in certain circumstances.
Management is currently evaluating the requirements of FAS 159 and has not
yet
determined the impact on its financial statements.
In
March
2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities” (“FAS 161”). FAS 161 changes the disclosure requirements for
derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures
about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative
instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FAS 133, and how
derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s operating
results, financial position, and cash flows. FAS 161 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after November 15, 2008. Early adoption is permitted. The
Company is currently reviewing the provisions of FAS 161 and has not yet adopted
the statement. However, as the provisions of FAS 161 are only related to
disclosure of derivative and hedging activities, the Company does not believe
the adoption of FAS 161 will have a material impact on its consolidated
operating results, financial position, or cash flows.
In
April
2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of
Intangible Assets or FSP FAS 142-3. FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should
be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine
the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142,
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of the position is to improve
the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under
SFAS No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair
value of the intangible asset. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is assessing the potential
impact that the adoption of FSP FAS 142-3 may have on its consolidated financial
position, results of operations or cash flows.
In
May
2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles or SFAS No. 162. SFAS No. 162 identifies the
sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles
used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities
that
are presented in conformity with GAAP. This statement shall be effective 60
days
following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The Company does not believe that implementation of this standard
will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results
of
operations or cash flows.
In
June
2008, the FASB issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments
Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities,” (FSP
EITF 03-6-1). FSP EITF 03-6-1 states that unvested share-based payment awards
that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether
paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the
computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. FSP EITF
03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.
Management has determined that the adoption of FSP EITF 03-6-1 will not have
an
impact on the Financial Statements.
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Item
4T.
|
CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
|
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief
financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) and pursuant to Rules
13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”) as at September 30, 2008. In designing and evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls
and
procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only
reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition,
the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that
there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its
judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative
to their costs.
Based
on
our evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed at a
reasonable assurance level and were fully effective as of September 30, 2008
in
providing reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose
in
reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and
Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and
chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure.
Changes
in internal control over financial reporting.
We
regularly review our system of internal control over financial reporting and
make changes to our processes and systems to improve controls and increase
efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control
environment. Changes may include such activities as implementing new, more
efficient systems, consolidating activities, and migrating
processes.
There
were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting (as such
term
is defined under Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that
occurred during the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal
control over financial reporting.
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PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. |
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
|
None.
ITEM 2. |
UNREGISTERED
SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
|
None.
ITEM 3. |
DEFAULTS
UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
|
None.
ITEM 4. |
SUBMISSION
OF MATTERS TO THE VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS
|
None.
ITEM 5. |
OTHER
INFORMATION
|
None.
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ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
|
|
|
Number
|
|
Description
|
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
Stock
Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization among Zulu Energy Corp,
Nyati Mauritius Limited and LMA Hughes LLLP dated December 19,
20071
|
|
|
|
3.1
|
|
Articles
of Incorporation2
|
|
|
|
3.2
|
|
Articles
of Amendment3
|
|
|
|
3.3
|
|
Statement
of Correction3
|
|
|
|
3.4
|
|
Form
of Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation5†
|
|
|
|
3.5
|
|
Amended
and Restated Bylaws6
|
|
|
|
10.1
|
|
Stock
Purchase Agreement between Zulu Energy Corp. and Swansi Holdings
Corp.
dated as of December 19, 20071
|
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
Tax
Indemnification Letter Agreement between Zulu Energy Corp. and LMA
Hughes
LLLP dated December 19, 20071
|
|
|
|
10.3
|
|
Employment
Agreement, dated effective March 1, 2008, by and between Zulu Energy
Corp.
and Keith Reeves4
|
10.4
|
Employment
Agreement, dated effective May 15, 2008, by and between Zulu Energy
Corp.
and Mohamed Gova9
|
|
10.5
|
|
Form
of Option Holder Letter Agreement4
|
|
|
|
10.6
|
|
Letter
Agreement dated April 25, 2008 between Zulu Energy Corp. and Swansi
Holdings Corp.5
|
|
|
|
10.7
|
Zulu
Energy Corp. Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive
Plan10†
|
|
|
|
|
10.8
|
|
Form
of Restricted Stock Agreement6
|
|
|
|
10.9
|
|
Form
of Stock Option Agreement6
|
10.10
|
Form
of Director Stock Option Agreement10
|
|
|
|
|
10.11
|
|
Form
of Common Stock Purchase Warrant7
|
|
|
|
10.12
|
|
Form
of Subscription
Agreement7
|
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10.13
|
|
Form
of Registration Rights Agreement7
|
|
|
|
10.14
|
|
Sublease
by and between Zulu Energy Corp. and Unifi Capital Partners, LLC,
dated
June 25, 200810
|
10.15
|
Form
of Commercial Lease by and between Zulu Energy Corp. and James W.
Guercio,
dated February 1, 200810
|
|
|
|
|
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 and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
|
1.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on December 27, 2007, File No.
000-52272.
|
2.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed
with the Commission on September 1, 2006, File No. 333-137076.
|
3.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on May 20, 2008, File No. 000-52272.
|
4.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on April 21, 2008, File No.
000-52272.
|
5.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A filed with
the Commission on April 29, 2008, File No. 000-52272.
|
6.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on May 2, 2008, File No.
000-52272.
|
7.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on May 9, 2008, File No.
000-52272.
|
8.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on May 28, 2008, File No. 000-52272.
|
9.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on July 10, 2008, File No.
000-52272.
|
10.
|
Incorporated
by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on August 19, 2008, File No.
000-52272.
|
*
|
Filed
herewith.
|
†
|
The
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and 2008 Equity Incentive
Plan was approved by the Board of Directors of Zulu Energy Corp.
on August
14, 2008 and will be presented to shareholders for approval as part
of the
2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
|
37
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.
|
ZULU
ENERGY CORP.
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
November 19, 2008
|
By:
|
/s/
Mohamed Gova
|
|
|
Mohamed
Gova, President and Chief Executive
Officer
|
|
|
|
Date:
November 19, 2008
|
By:
|
/s/
Mohamed Gova
|
|
|
Mohamed
Gova, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief
Financial
Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer.
|
38
EHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
|
|
|
Number
|
|
Description
|
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
Stock
Exchange Agreement and Plan of Reorganization among Zulu Energy Corp,
Nyati Mauritius Limited and LMA Hughes LLLP dated December 19,
20071
|
|
|
|
3.1
|
|
Articles
of Incorporation2
|
|
|
|
3.2
|
|
Articles
of Amendment3
|
|
|
|
3.3
|
|
Statement
of Correction3
|
|
|
|
3.4
|
|
Form
of Amended and Restated Articles of
Incorporation5†
|
|
|
|
3.5
|
|
Amended
and Restated Bylaws6
|
|
|
|
10.1
|
|
Stock
Purchase Agreement between Zulu Energy Corp. and Swansi Holdings
Corp.
dated as of December 19, 20071
|
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
Tax
Indemnification Letter Agreement between Zulu Energy Corp. and LMA
Hughes
LLLP dated December 19, 20071
|
|
|
|
10.3
|
|
Employment
Agreement, dated effective March 1, 2008, by and between Zulu Energy
Corp.
and Keith Reeves4
|
10.4
|
Employment
Agreement, dated effective May 15, 2008, by and between Zulu Energy
Corp.
and Mohamed Gova9
|
|
10.5
|
|
Form
of Option Holder Letter Agreement4
|
|
|
|
10.6
|
|
Letter
Agreement dated April 25, 2008 between Zulu Energy Corp. and Swansi
Holdings Corp.5
|
|
|
|
10.7
|
Zulu
Energy Corp. Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive
Plan10†
|
|
|
|
|
10.8
|
|
Form
of Restricted Stock Agreement6
|
|
|
|
10.9
|
|
Form
of Stock Option Agreement6
|
10.10
|
Form
of Director Stock Option Agreement10
|
|
|
|
|
10.11
|
|
Form
of Common Stock Purchase Warrant7
|
|
|
|
10.12
|
|
Form
of Subscription Agreement7
|
|
|
|
10.13
|
|
Form
of Registration Rights
Agreement7
|
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10.14
|
|
Sublease
by and between Zulu Energy Corp. and Unifi Capital Partners, LLC,
dated
June 25, 200810
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10.15
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Form
of Commercial Lease by and between Zulu Energy Corp. and James W.
Guercio,
dated February 1, 200810
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31.1*
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Certification
of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
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31.2*
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Certification
of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002
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