UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

☒     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

For the quarterly period endedJune 30 2017, 2018

 

 

    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

 

 

Commission File Number1-31905

 

CKX Lands, Inc.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Louisiana

 

72-0144530

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

   
   

1508 Hodges Street

  

Lake Charles, LA

 

70601

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

   
 

(337) 493-2399

 
 

(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       No  ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, everyInteractiveevery Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes       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 or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

☐ 

Accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

  Emerging growth company

                   

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes ☐     No  ☒

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,942,495

 

 

 

 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Form 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended ended June 30 2017, 2018

 

Table of Contents

   

Page

Part I.  Financial Information

 
    

Item  1.

Financial Statements

 Financial Statements 
    
a. 

Balance Sheets as of June 30, 20172018 and December 31, 20162017 (Unaudited)

1

b.

 

1

b.

Statements of Income for the quarterquarters and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited)

2

c.

 

Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited)

3

d.

 

Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited)

4

e.

 

Notes to Financial Statements as of June 30, 20172018 (Unaudited)

5-7

 

5-8

    

Item  2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

98-10

    

Item  4.

 

Controls and Procedures

10

    

Part II.Other Information

 
    

Item  6.

 

Exhibits

11

    

 Signature

12

  

Signature

 

12

 

 

 

 

Part I – Financial Information

 

 

Item 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Balance Sheets

June 30 2017, 2018 and December 31, 20162017

(Unaudited)

 

  

2017

  

2016

 

Assets

 

Current Assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,518,481  $1,081,188 

Certificates of deposit

  2,400,000   3,370,000 

Accounts receivable

  83,617   62,403 

Prepaid expense and other assets

  107,124   23,467 

Total current assets

  4,109,222   4,537,058 

Non-current Assets:

        

Certificates of deposit

  1,212,890   720,000 

Property and equipment:

        

Land

  7,074,846   7,075,345 

Timber

  2,083,408   2,072,368 

Building and equipment less accumulated depreciation of$73,841 and $73,374, respectively

  13,086   13,553 

Total property and equipment, net

  9,171,340   9,161,266 

Total assets

 $14,493,452  $14,418,324 
  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 
  

Current Liabilities:

        

Trade payables and accrued expenses

 $140,650  $122,464 

Income tax payable

  3,085   9,993 

Total current liabilities

  143,735   132,457 

Non-current Liabilities:

        

Deferred income tax payable

  298,919   298,919 

Total liabilities

  442,654   431,376 

Stockholders’ Equity:

        

Common stock, no par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized; 1,942,495 and 1,942,495 shares issued, respectively

  59,335   59,335 

Retained earnings

  13,991,463   13,927,613 

Total stockholders’ equity

  14,050,798   13,986,948 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $14,493,452  $14,418,324 

  

2018

  

2017

 
Assets        

Current Assets

        

Cash

 $795,332  $1,618,583 

Cash-Restricted

  873,355   33,821 

Certificates of deposit

  2,140,000   2,662,890 

Accounts receivable

  93,177   113,067 

Prepaid expense and other assets

  114,495   50,354 

Total current assets

  4,016,359   4,478,715 

Non-current Assets

        

Certificate of deposit

  2,185,000   950,000 

Property and equipment:

        

Land

  7,051,412   7,147,100 

Timber

  2,134,230   2,119,180 

Building and equipment less accumulated depreciation of $74,601 and $74,565, respectively

  33,746   28,742 

Total property and equipment, net

  9,219,388   9,295,022 

Total assets

 $15,420,747  $14,723,737 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity        

Current Liabilities

        

Trade payables and accrued expenses

 $140,735  $207,166 

Income tax payable

  20,821   13,346 

Total current liabilities

  161,556   220,512 

Non-current Liabilities

        

Deferred income tax payable

  187,664   187,664 

Total liabilities

  349,220   408,176 

Stockholders’ Equity

        

Common stock, no par value: 3,000,000 shares authorized;1,942,495 and 1,942,495 shares issued, respectively

  59,335   59,335 

Retained earnings

  15,012,192   14,256,226 

Total stockholders’ equity

  15,071,527   14,315,561 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 $15,420,747  $14,723,737 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements.

 



 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Statements of Income

Quarter anQuartersd and Six Months Ended June 30 2017, 2018 and 20162017

(Unaudited)

  

  

Quarter Ended

June30,

  

Six Months Ended

June30,

 
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Revenues:

                

Oil and gas

 $151,693  $116,478  $333,362  $208,199 

Timber

  8,966   8,033   8,966   120,868 

Surface

  236,346   15,137   253,448   98,889 

Total revenues

  397,005   139,648   595,776   427,956 

Costs, Expenses and (Gains):

                

Oil and gas

  15,483   13,115   33,049   25,254 

Timber

  3,167   5,121   6,107   18,662 

Surface

  7,990   15,347   24,848   38,525 

General and administrative

  115,377   127,750   250,233   229,615 

Depreciation

  233   --   467   1,751 

Gain on sale of land

  --   --   (2,891)  -- 

Total cost, expenses and (gains)

  142,250   161,333   311,813   313,807 

Income (loss) from operations

  254,755   (21,685)  283,963   114,149 

Other Income:

                

Interest income

  10,363   7,006   20,575   18,351 

Net other income

  10,363   7,006   20,575   18,351 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  265,118   (14,679)  304,538   132,500 

Federal and State Income Taxes:

                

Current

  51,638   (18,249)  46,438   30,136 

Total income taxes

  51,638   (18,249)  46,438   30,136 

Net Income

 $213,480  $3,570  $258,100  $102,364 
                 

Per Common Stock, basic and diluted

                

Net Income

 $0.11  $0.00  $0.13  $0.05 

Dividends

 $0.00  $0.00  $0.10  $0.00 
                 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, basic and diluted

  1,942,495   1,942,495   1,942,495   1,942,495 

  

Quarter Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  

2018

  

2017

  

2018

  

2017

 

Revenues:

                

Oil and gas

 $161,678  $151,693  $286,255  $333,362 

Timber

  176,559   8,966   355,008   8,966 

Surface

  52,493   198,013   87,006   215,115 

Surface – related party

  3,303   38,333   12,459   38,333 

Total revenues

  394,033   397,005   740,728   595,776 

Costs, Expenses and (Gains):

                

Oil and gas

  13,287   20,083   29,943   33,049 

Timber

  14,784   6,107   35,378   6,107 

Surface

  7,513   15,237   14,503   24,848 

General and administrative

  133,748   100,590   266,309   250,233 

Depreciation

  234   233   467   467 

Gain on sale of land and equipment

  (3,334)  --   (881,654)  (2,891)

Total cost, expenses and (gains)

  166,232   142,250   (535,054)  311,813 

Income from operations

  227,801   254,755   1,275,782   283,963 

Other Income:

                

Interest income

  12,954   10,363   25,876   20,575 

Net other income

  12,954   10,363   25,876   20,575 

Income before income taxes

  240,755   265,118   1,301,658   304,538 

Federal and State Income Taxes:

                

Current

  89,051   51,638   312,593   46,438 

Deferred

  --   --   --   -- 

Total income taxes

  89,051   51,638   312,593   46,438 

Net Income

 $151,704  $213,480  $989,065  $258,100 
                 

Per Common Stock, basic and diluted

                

Net Income

 $0.08  $0.11  $0.51  $0.13 

Dividends

 $0.00  $0.00  $0.12  $0.10 
                 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, basic and diluted

  1,942,495   1,942,495   1,942,495   1,942,495 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements.

 



 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Statements of Changes inStockholders’ Equity

Six Months Months EndedJune 30 2017, 2018 and 20162017

(Unaudited)

 

  

Total

  

Retained
Earnings

  

Capital
Stock
Issued

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017

            

December 31, 2016 Balance

 $13,986,948  $13,927,613  $59,335 

Net income

  258,100   258,100   -- 

Dividends Paid

  (194,250)  (194,250)  -- 

June 30, 2017 Balance

 $14,050,798  $13,991,463  $59,335 
             

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

            

December 31, 2015 Balance

 $13,809,767  $13,750,432  $59,335 

Net income

  102,364   102,364   -- 

Dividends Reversion

  6,507   6,507   -- 

June 30, 2016 Balance

 $13,918,638  $13,859,303  $59,335 

  

Total

  

Retained
Earnings

  

Capital
Stock
Issued

 

Six Months Ending June 30, 2018

            

December 31, 2017 Balance

 $14,315,561  $14,256,226  $59,335 

Net income

  989,065   989,065   -- 

Dividends declared

  (233,099)  (233,099)  -- 

June 30, 2018 Balance

 $15,071,527  $15,012,192  $59,335 
             

Six Months Ending June 30, 2017

            

December 31, 2016 Balance

 $13,986,948  $13,927,613  $59,335 

Net income

  258,100   258,100   -- 

Dividends declared

  (194,250)  (194,250)  -- 

June 30, 2017 Balance

 $14,050,798  $13,991,463  $59,335 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements.

 



 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Statements of Cash Flows

Six Months Months EndedJune 30 2017, 2018 and 20162017

(Unaudited)

 

  

2017

  

2016

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

        

Net Income

 $258,100  $102,364 

Less non-cash expenses included in net income:

        

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  467   1,751 

Gain on sale of land

  (2,891)  -- 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Increase in current assets

  (104,871)  (86,066)

Increase in current liabilities

  11,278   97,324 

Net cash provided from operating activities

  162,083   115,373 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

        

Certificates of deposit:

        

Purchases

  (1,212,890)  (730,000)

Maturity proceeds

  1,690,000   1,200,000 

Land, timber, equipment, and other assets:

        

Purchases

  (11,040)  (326,254)

Sales proceeds

  3,390   -- 

Net cash provided from investing activities

  469,460   143,746 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

        

Dividends reversion (paid)

  (194,250)  6,507 

Net cash from (used in) financing activities

  (194,250)  6,507 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  437,293   265,626 

Cash and cash equivalents:

        

Beginning

  1,081,188   2,767,424 

Ending

 $1,518,481  $3,033,050 
         

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

        

Cash payments (refunds) for:

        

Interest

 $--  $-- 

Income taxes

 $55,000  $9,920 

  

2018

  

2017

 
Cash Flows Provided From Operating Activities:        

Net Income

 $989,065  $258,100 

Less non-cash and non-operating (income) expenses included in net income:

        

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  15,180   467 

Gain on sale of land and equipment

  (881,654)  (2,891)

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Increase in current assets

  (58,503)  (104,871)

Increase in current liabilities

  (58,956)  11,278 

Net cash provided from operating activities

  5,132   162,083 

Cash Flows Provided From (Used In) Investing Activities:

        

Certificates of deposit:

        

Purchases

  (2,905,000)  (1,212,890)

Maturity proceeds

  2,192,890   1,690,000 

Land, equipment, and other assets:

        

Purchases

  (10,371)  -- 

Sales proceeds

  996,494   3,390 

Timber:

        

Purchases

  (29,763)  (11,040)

Net cash provided from investing activities

  244,250   469,460 

Cash Flows Used In Financing Activities:

        

Dividends paid

  (233,099)  (194,250)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (233,099)  (194,250)

Net increase in cash and cash-restricted

  16,283   437,293 

Cash and cash-restricted:

        

Beginning

  1,652,404   1,081,188 

Ending

 $1,668,687  $1,518,481 
         

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

        

Cash payments for:

        

Interest

 $--  $-- 

Income taxes

 $308,387  $55,000 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited financial statements.

 


 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30 2017, 2018

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1:

Note 1.Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements of CKX Lands, Inc. (“Company”) have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. They do not include all information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Except as described herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. 2017. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the accompanying financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation, including oil and gas, timber, and surface, from general and administrative costs and expenses on the statements of income.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers(Topic 606), which supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. Subsequently, the FASB has issued updates which provide additional implementation guidance. The new guidance requires companies to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2018 applying the modified retrospective approach. We have completed our review of all revenue sources in scope for the new standard, and stumpage agreements are within this scope. In accordance with the new standard, the basis for determining revenue and expenses allocable to stumpage agreements (timber revenue) was not modified. There was no net cumulative effect adjustment for this change as of January 1, 2018.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which provides guidance requiring companies to report net cash provided or used by operating, investing and financing activities and the net effect of those flows on the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents during the period.  The statement of cash flows shall report that information in a manner that reconciles beginning and ending totals of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The companies shall also disclose information about the nature of the restrictions on restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents.  We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2018.  In accordance with the new standard, no modification to our presentation for restricted cash was made. 

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. These financial statements and accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 2017 and Form 10-Q10-Q for the quarterquarterly period ended June 30, 2017.2018.

 

Note 2: 

Note 2.Income Taxes

 

In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company has analyzed its filing positions in federal and state income tax returns for the tax years that remain subject to examination, generally three3 years after filing. The Company believes that all filing positions are highly certain and that all income tax filing positions and deductions would be sustained upon a taxing jurisdiction’s audit. Therefore, no reserve for uncertain tax positions is required. No interest or penalties have been levied against the Company and none are anticipated.

 

Note 3. 

Note 3.Company Operations

 

The Company’s operations are classified into three principal operating segments that are all located in the United States: oil and gas, timber and surface. The Company’s reportable business segments are strategic business units that offer income from different products all of which are derived from the Company lands.products. They are managed separately due to the unique aspects of each area.

 


CKX Lands, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

Following is a summary of segmented operations information for the six months ended June 30, 2017 2018 and 2016,2017, respectively:

 

  

2017

  

2016

 

Revenues:

        

Oil and Gas

 $333,362  $208,199 

Timber

  8,966   120,868 

Surface

  253,448   98,889 

Total

  595,776   427,956��

Cost and Expenses:

        

Oil and Gas

  33,049   25,254 

Timber

  6,107   18,662 

Surface

  24,848   38,525 

Total

  64,004   82,441 

Income from Operations:

        

Oil and Gas

  300,313   182,945 

Timber

  2,859   102,206 

Surface

  228,600   60,364 

Total

  531,772   345,515 

  

2018

  

2017

 

Revenues

        

Oil and Gas

 $286,255  $333,362 

Timber

  355,008   8,966 

Surface

  99,465   253,448 

Total

  740,728   595,776 

Cost and Expenses

        

Oil and Gas

  29,943   33,049 

Timber

  35,378   6,107 

Surface

  14,506   24,848 

Total

  79,824   64,004 

Income from Operations

        

Oil and Gas

  256,312   300,313 

Timber

  319,630   2,859 

Surface

  84,962   228,600 

Total

  660,904   531,772 

Other Income (Expense) before Income Taxes

  328,161   (273,672)

Income before Income Taxes

  989,065   258,100 
         

Identifiable Assets, net of accumulated depreciation and depletion

        

Oil and Gas

  --   -- 

Timber

  2,134,230   2,119,180 

Surface

  --   -- 

General Corporate Assets

  13,286,517   12,604,557 

Total

  15,420,747   14,723,737 
         

Capital Expenditures

        

Oil and Gas

  --   -- 

Timber

  29,763   11,040 

Surface

  --   -- 

General Corporate Assets

  10,371   -- 

Total

  40,134   11,040 
         

Depreciation and Depletion

        

Oil and Gas

  --   -- 

Timber

  14,713   -- 

Surface

  --   -- 

General Corporate Assets

  467   467 

Total

 $15,180  $467 

CKX Lands, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements - continued

June 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

Note 3.

Company Operations - continued

Other Expense before Income Taxes:

 $(227,234) $(213,015)

Income before Income Taxes

  304,538   132,500 

Identifiable Assets, net of accumulated depreciation:

        

Oil and Gas

  --   -- 

Timber

  2,083,408   1,598,058 

Surface

  --   -- 

General Corporate Assets

  12,410,044   12,765,073 

Total

  14,493,452   14,363,131 
         

Capital Expenditures:

        

Oil and Gas

  --   -- 

Timber

  11,040   53,721 

Surface

  --   -- 

General Corporate Assets:

  --   272,533 

Total

  11,040   326,254 
         

Depreciation and Depletion:

        

Oil and Gas

  --   -- 

Timber

  --   1,751 

Surface

  --   -- 

General Corporate Assets

  467   -- 

Total

 $467  $1,751 

 

There are no intersegment sales reported in the accompanying income statements. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s Form 10-K10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. 2017. The Company evaluates performance based on income or loss from operations before income taxes excluding any nonrecurring gains and losses on securities held available-for-sale. Income before income tax represents net revenues less costs and expenses less other income and expenses of a general corporate nature. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets used solely in the Company's operations within that segment.

 


CKX Lands, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

Note 3.      Company Operations (continued)

Revenue from customers representing 5% or more of total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2017 2018 and 2016,2017, respectively are:

 

Count

  

2017

  

2016

   

2018

  

2017

 
1  $179,292  $112,835   $250,334  $179,292 
2   80,210   97,135    77,137   80,210 
3   54,154   63,449    73,110   54,154 
4   42,513   52,063    47,567   42,513 
5   38,333   51,020    38,333   38,333 
6   --   47,666 

Note 4.       Cash – Restricted

During the first quarter of 2018, the company closed on the sale of four parcels of land all of which were structured as a “deferred exchange using a qualified intermediary” pursuant to Paragraph 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (1031 Exchange) for income tax purposes. The net proceeds from these transactions of $993,160 of which $873,355 remained in the Cash-Restricted amount at June 30, 2018. Subsequent to March 31, 2018, identified properties for the purposes of the 1031 Exchange were deemed not acceptable after preliminary due diligence. The 1031 Exchange will not be completed. The related tax expense on the gain from these sales has been accrued at June 30, 2018.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash-restricted reported within the balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statement of cash flows.

 

  

June 30, 2018

 

Cash

 $795,332 

Cash-restricted

  873,355 

Cash and cash-restricted

 $1,668,687 

 

Note 5.      Dividend Declaration

CKX Lands, Inc.

Notes to Financial Statements - continued

June 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

Note 4.

Related Party Transactions

 

On March 22, 2018, the Company declared a dividend of twelve ($0.12) cents per common share payable to shareholders of record date as of April 5, 2018 and payment date of April 12, 2018.

Note 6.      Related Party Transactions

On April 17, 2017, the Company entered into an option to lease agreement (“OTL”) with Stream Wetlands Services, LLC (“Stream”). Under the terms of the OTL, Stream paid the Company $38,333 $38,333 during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 for an extension of an exclusive right to evaluate and market certain lands owned by the Company to their client for beneficial use purposes to compensate for wetlands impact through February 28, 2018. 2019. Stream may extend the OTL for up to three (3)two (2) successive periods of twelve (12) (12) months. If Stream is chosen to perform their client’s project, the Company has agreed to put forth its best efforts to negotiate and enter into a mutually acceptable lease form. Due to the uncertainty of the contract award and project scope, we are unable to estimate the potential financial benefit, if any, to the Company. William Gray Stream, a prior Company Director, is the president of Stream Wetlands Services, LLC.

Note 5:

Subsequent Event – Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate

On July 13, 2017, the Company entered into an Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate (“Agreement”) to purchase approximate 44,000 square feet of rentable commercial real estate located in Sulphur, Louisiana from MAJ of Sulphur, L.L.C. for $2,725,000. The commercial real estate consists of three separate buildings located on two separate parcels of land. The Agreement’s terms and conditions include, but are not limited to:

90-day feasibility period for the Company to determine, at its sole discretion, that these properties are suitable for its intended use.

Allows for an IRS 1031 Exchange, if elected, and

Final approval of the transaction by the Company’s board of directors.

 



 

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONAND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Results of Operations

 

Revenue

 

Comparison of revenuesRevenues for the sixthree months ended June 30, 20172018 and 20162017 follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

$ Change

  

% Change

  

2018

  

2017

  

$ Change

  

% Change

 

Oil and Gas

  333,362   208,199   125,163   60.12%  286,255   333,362   (47,107)  (14.13)%

Timber

  8,966   120,868   (111,902)  (92.58%)  355,008   8,966   346,042   3,859.49%

Surface

  253,448   98,889   154,559   156.30%  99,465   253,448   (153,983)  (60.76)%
                

Total

  595,776   427,956   167,820   39.21%  740,728   595,776   144,952   24.33%

 

Oil and Gas

 

CKX leases its property to oil and gas operators and collects income through its land ownership in the form of oil and gas royalties and lease rentals and geophysical revenues. A breakdown of oil and gas revenues follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

$ Change

  

% Change

  

2018

  

2017

  

$ Change

  

% Change

 

Oil

  245,441   151,935   93,506   61.54%  230,249   245,441   (15,192)  (6.19)%

Gas

  80,254   53,942   26,312   48.78%  51,520   80,254   (28,734)  (35.80)%

Lease

  7,667   2,322   5,345   230.19%
                

Lease and Geophysical

  4,486   7,667   (3,181)  (41.49)%

Total

  333,362   208,199   125,163   60.12%  286,255   333,362   (47,107)  (14.13)%

 

CKX received oil and/or gas revenues from 9587 and 9995 wells during the six monthsthree-month period ended June 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively.

 

The following schedule summarizes barrels and MCF produced and average price per barrel and per MCF.

 

  

2017

  

2016

 

Net oil produced (Bbl)(2)

  4,305   4,090 

Average oil sales price (per Bbl)(1,2)

 $50.40  $34.33 
         

Net gas produced (MCF)

  23,746   23,982 

Average gas sales price (per MCF)(1)

 $3.38  $2.25 

  

2018

  

2017

 

Net oil produced (Bbl)(2)

  3,247   4,305 

Average oil sales price (per Bbl)(1,2)

 $63.18  $50.40 

Net gas produced (MCF)

  15,248   23,746 

Average gas sales price (per MCF)(1)

 $3.38  $3.38 

 

Notes to above schedule:

(1) Before deduction of production costs and severance taxes.

(2) Excludes plant products.

 

 

Oil and gasGas revenues increaseddecreased by $125,163$43,926 from 20162017 revenues. As indicated infrom the schedule above the increasenet decrease was due to an increase in oil production as well as an increaseincreases in the average sales prices for bothprice per barrel and decreases in barrels of oil produced, MCF of gas produced, and gasthe average price per MCF.


Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

Lease and lower gas production. Increased mineral lease activity resultedgeophysical revenues were $4,486 in increased lease revenue. Oil2018 and gas$7,667 in 2017 amounts. These revenues are dependent on oil and gas producers’ activities, are not predictable and can vary significantly from year to year and quarter to quarter.


Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONAND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

year.

 

Management believes oil and gas activity is driven by the current and forecasted commodity prices, demand for oil and gas, and upstream and downstream industry activity. Based on available public information, management believes that oil and gas activity which includes oil and gas production as well as lease rentals will continuebe comparable to be improved when compared to 20162017 annual reported amounts.

 

TimberDuring the first six months of 2018, the Company received $355,008 in timber revenues. In 2017, the Company received 8,966 in timber revenues. We believe the increase in revenues are downis due to our continued marketing of our timber and securing stumpage agreements over the last couple of years and dryer weather. We believe the market will continue to be challenging during 2018.

Surface revenue decreased $153,983 from 2017 revenues primarily due to no harvesting activitiesrevenue related to pipeline right of way agreements were received in 2018.  As previously noted by timber companies on outstanding stumpage agreements. We believe that duemanagement, pipeline, utility and other right of ways are not unusual to heavy rains during the quarter, timber harvesting activities have not occurred. Timber revenues are dependent on timber companies’ activities,Company however, these types of revenue are not predictable and can vary significantly from year to year and quarter to quarter.year.

 

Surface revenue increase over 2016 revenues primarily due to a pipeline right of way and an option to lease agreement. As previously noted, these types of agreements are not unusual for the Company; however, revenue from these types of agreements are not predictable and can vary significantly from year to year and quarter to quarter.

Costs and Expenses

Oil and gas costs and expenses, increased by $7,795 in 2017. With the increase in revenues from oil and gas, and lease, the increased costs were expected.

 

Timber costs and expenses decreasedincreased by $12,555. With$29,271 in 2018 due to the decreaseincreased timbers revenue occurring in timber revenues, this decrease was expected. The remaining timber costs and expenses relate to recurring timber and timberland maintenance.the first six months of 2018.

 

Surface costs and expenses decreased by $13,677. This decrease is$10,345 in 2018 due to the change in how the Company obtains property management services.lower repair and maintenance cost and no legal contract review.

 

General and administrative costs and expenses increased by $20,618$16,076 primarily due to increased officer salaries for land disposition administration, increased transfer agent fees and public company fees, increased general and administrative expenses and decreases in legal fees related to SEC reporting increased officer salaries, and increased director fees.

 

Financial Condition

 

Current assets totaled $4,109,222$4,016,359 and total current liabilities equaled $143,735$161,556 at June 30, 2017.2018.

 

In the opinion of management, cash and cash equivalents, and certificates of deposit are adequate for projected operations and possible land acquisitions.

 

The Company declared and paid a tentwelve cents per common share dividend during the quarter ended March 31, 2017.2018. During the first quarter of each future calendar year, the Company anticipates determining if a dividend will be declared. In determining whether a dividend will be declared, the board of directors will take into account the Company’s prior fiscal year’s cash flows from operations and current economic conditions among other information deemed relevant.

 

Issues and Uncertainties

 

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of issues and uncertainties such as those discussed below, which, among others, should be considered in evaluating the Company’s financial outlook.

 

Revenues from oil and gas provide a significant portion of the Company’s net income and cash flows. These revenues come from wells operated by other companies which CKX Lands, Inc. owns a royalty interest. Consequently, these revenues fluctuate due to changes in oil and gas prices and changes in the operations of these other companies.


 

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITIONAND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)

The Company’s business and operations are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including:

Reliance upon Oil and Gas Discoveries

The Company’s most significant risk is its reliance upon others to perform exploration and development for oil and gas on its land. Future income is dependent on others finding new production on the Company’s land to replace present production as it is depleted. Oil and gas prices as well as new technology will affect the possibility of new discoveries.

Commodity Prices

Most of the Company’s operating income comes from the sale of commodities produced from its lands: oil and gas, and timber. Fluctuations in these commodity prices will directly impact net income.

Natural Disasters

The Company has approximately 10,612 net acres of timberland (pine and hardwood) in various stages of growth or age classes. A typical pine timber stand will be harvested after 30 to 35 years of growth with some thinning occurring during this time. A hardwood stand will be harvested after 45 to 50 years of growth. A natural disaster can have a material adverse effect on timber growth, reducing its value. Natural disasters could include a hurricane, tornado, high winds, heavy rains and flooding, and/or fire cause by lightning.

 

Item 3.

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the period covered by this report. Based on the evaluation, performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the President, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no significant changes with respect to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting or in other factors that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter covered by this report.

 


 

Part II. Other Information

 

Item 1 – 5.

Not Applicable

 

Item 6.

EXHIBITS

 

 

 

3.1

Restated/Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3)-1 to Form 10 filed April 29, 1981.

 

 

3.2

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.2) to Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2003.

 

 

3.3

By-Laws of the Registrant are incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.3) to Form 10-Q for the quarterquarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2013.

 

 

10

Contract to Purchase and Sell approximately 3,495 acres in Cameron Parish, Louisiana effective July 3, 2007 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10) to Form 10-QSB filed August 13, 2007.

 

 

10.1

Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate of approximately 880 acres in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana effective May 11, 2016 is incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed August 8, 2016.

 

 

10.2

Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate of commercial real estate in Sulphur, Louisiana effective July 13, 2017 is incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2017.

 

31

Certification of Brian R. Jones, President and Treasurer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 

 

32

Certification of President and Treasurer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 filed herewith.

 

101.INS**

XBRL Instance

 

101.SCH**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

 

101.CAL**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

 

101.DEF**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

 

101.LAB**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

 

101.PRE**

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

 

**XBRL

information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 


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Signature

 

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.

 

 

 

CKX Lands, Inc.

 

Date: August 3, 2017

 

Date: August 2, 2018    /s/ Brian R. JonesLee Boyer                                      

Lee Boyer

Brian R. Jones

President

President and Treasurer

 

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