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: March 31, 2015
[ ]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: 0-29657
SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 33-0727323 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation) | Identification No.) |
200 Davenport Road |
Toronto, Ontario |
Canada M5R 1J2 |
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code) |
(416) 223-8500 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date 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 [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.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [ ] | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).
[ ] Yes [X] No
As of May 14, 2015, there were 290,634,110 shares of common stock outstanding, par value $0.0001.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)INDEX TO FORM 10-Q |
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2015 |
(EXPRESSED IN UNITED STATES FUNDS) |
Part I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1 | Financial Statements | 3 |
| Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | 3 |
| Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) | 4 |
| Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit (Unaudited) | 5 |
| Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | 6 |
| Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 7 |
Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 17 |
Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 25 |
Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 25 |
Part II | OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1A | Legal Proceedings | 26 |
Item 1B | Risk Factors | 26 |
Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 26 |
Item 3 | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 26 |
Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures | 26 |
Item 5 | Other Information | 26 |
Item 6 | Exhibits | 27 |
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
(Unaudited) |
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
| | | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Current assets | | | | | | |
Cash | $ | 1,977 | | $ | 33,123 | |
Other receivables (note 5) | | 8,497 | | | 16,442 | |
Deferred costs-current | | 27,999 | | | 41,999 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 4,284 | | | 5,833 | |
Total current assets | | 42,757 | | | 97,397 | |
| | | | | | |
Plant and equipment, net(note 6) | | 44,854 | | | 77,316 | |
Equity investment(note 7) | | 2,549,660 | | | 2,599,906 | |
| | | | | | |
Total assets | $ | 2,637,271 | | $ | 2,774,619 | |
| | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | | | | | |
Bank indebtedness | $ | 1,047 | | $ | 463 | |
Advance credit note (note 8) | | 1,069,279 | | | 1,069,279 | |
Accounts payable | | 598,418 | | | 624,861 | |
Accrued liabilities | | 1,010,145 | | | 975,518 | |
Promissory note payable (note 9) | | 166,623 | | | 166,623 | |
Convertible notes payable (note 11) | | 4,464,380 | | | 4,391,687 | |
Related party payable (note 12) | | 171,105 | | | 181,020 | |
Total current liabilities | | 7,480,997 | | | 7,409,451 | |
| | | | | | |
Long-term debt(note 10) | | 129,040 | | | 128,880 | |
Total liabilities | | 7,610,037 | | | 7,538,331 | |
| | | | | | |
Capital stock(note 13) | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding | | - | | | - | |
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized (2014 – 300,000,000), 290,634,110 shares issued and outstanding (2014 – 279,733,758 issued and outstanding) | |
29,178 | | |
28,088 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 46,900,442 | | | 46,495,421 | |
Accumulated deficit | | (52,116,937 | ) | | (51,473,067 | ) |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | 214,551 | | | 185,846 | |
Stockholders’ deficit | | (4,972,766 | ) | | (4,763,712 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 2,637,271 | | $ | 2,774,619 | |
Going concern(note 2)
Commitments and contingencies(note 15)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss |
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
| | For the three-month periods | |
| | ended | |
| | | | | | |
| | March 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
| | | | | | |
Operating expenses | | | | | | |
General and administrative | $ | 187,195 | | $ | 342,487 | |
Total operating expenses | | 187,195 | | | 342,487 | |
Loss from operations | | (187,195 | ) | | (342,487 | ) |
Other expenses | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | (406,429 | ) | | (104,389 | ) |
Net loss on equity investment | | (50,246 | ) | | (104,575 | ) |
Total other expenses | | (456,675 | ) | | (208,964 | ) |
Net loss | | (643,870 | ) | | (551,451 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | | 28,705 | | | (3,842 | ) |
Comprehensive loss | $ | (615,165 | ) | $ | (555,293 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basicand diluted | | 287,741,996 | | | 267,999,611 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit |
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 and year end December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
| | Common Stock | | | Additional | | | Accumulated | | | Accumulated | | | Total | |
| | Number of | | | Amount | | | Paid-in | | | Deficit | | | Comprehensive | | | Stockholders' | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Capital | | | | | | Income | | | Deficit | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | | | $ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance,December 31,2014 | | 279,733,758 | | | 28,088 | | | 46,495,421 | | | (51,473,067 | ) | | 185,846 | | | (4,763,712 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares cancelled | | (557,143 | ) | | (56 | ) | | 56 | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued on conversion of notes | | 11,457,495 | | | 1,146 | | | 404,965 | | | - | | | | | | 406,111 | |
Accumulated comprehensive income | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 28,705 | | | 28,705 | |
Net loss, 2015 | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (643,870 | ) | | - | | | (643,870 | ) |
Balance,March 31,2015 | | 290,634,110 | | | 29,178 | | | 46,900,442 | | | (52,116,937 | ) | | 214,551 | | | (4,972,766 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
| | March 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
| | | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | | | | |
Net loss | $ | (643,870 | ) | $ | (551,451 | ) |
Adjustments for: | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | 32,462 | | | 32,663 | |
Amortization of deferred expenses | | 14,000 | | | 14,000 | |
Net loss from equity investment | | 50,246 | | | 104,575 | |
Interest and other on convertible notes payable | | 376,804 | | | 79,395 | |
Changes in non-cash working capital: | | | | | | |
Other receivables | | 7,945 | | | 15,612 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 1,549 | | | 30,692 | |
Accounts payable | | (26,443 | ) | | (80,468 | ) |
Accrued liabilities | | 34,627 | | | 125,209 | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | (152,680 | ) | | (229,773 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities | | | | | | |
Bank indebtedness | | 584 | | | - | |
Related party loans payable | | (9,915 | ) | | 9,046 | |
Issuance of convertible notes payable | | 102,000 | | | - | |
Advances on long-term debt | | 160 | | | - | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | 92,829 | | | 9,046 | |
Effect of exchange rate on cash | | 28,705 | | | (3,842 | ) |
Decrease in cash | | (31,146 | ) | | (224,569 | ) |
Cash - beginning of period | | 33,123 | | | 226,937 | |
Cash - end of period | $ | 1,977 | | $ | 2,368 | |
Supplemental cash flow information(note 14)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
1.Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Development Stage
Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
Silver Dragon Resources Inc. was incorporated on May 9, 1996 in the State of Delaware and its executive office is in Toronto, Canada. It is an exploration stage company and carries out operations in Canada and China. The Company’s strategy is to acquire and develop a portfolio of silver properties in proven silver districts globally. To date, the Company has generated no sales and has devoted its efforts primarily to financing, by issuing common shares and convertible debt, and exploring its properties.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Silver Dragon Resources Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Silver Dragon Resources Ltd. (a Canadian corporation) and Silver Dragon Mining de Mexico S.A. de C.V. and Silver Dragon Resources de Mexico S.A de C.V. (Mexican corporations) (collectively referred to as “Silver Dragon” or the “Company”). All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated on consolidation. The Company’s 20% ownership in Sanhe Sino-Top Resources and Technology, Ltd. (a China corporation) (“Sino-Top”) is recorded on the equity basis.
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared following accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”), and are expressed in United States funds. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 filed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Development Stage
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-10: Development Stage Entities (Topic 915): Elimination of Certain Financial Reporting Requirements to improve financial reporting by reducing cost and complexity associated with the incremental reporting requirements of development stage entities, which includes exploration stage companies. The changes eliminate the need for inception to date reporting and other disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has elected early adoption of these amendments.
2. Going Concern
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP applicable to a going concern, which assumes that the Company will be able to meet its obligations and continue its operations for the next twelve months.
At March 31, 2015, the Company had a working capital deficit of $7,438,240 (December 31, 2014 – $7,312,054), had not yet achieved profitable operations, incurred a net loss of $643,870 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 (2014 – $551,451), had accumulated losses of $52,116,937 since its inception, and expects to incur further losses in the development of its business. These factors and those noted below, cast substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, which is dependent upon its ability to obtain the necessary financing to repay liabilities when they come due, and in the long run dependent upon achieving profitable operations.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
2. Going Concern, continued
Management has been unable to secure additional financing, other than $102,000 raised during the three months ended March 31, 2015, to meet its cash requirements, including ongoing capital, cash contributions for its equity investment and funds to repay all or certain of its convertible note holders. There is no assurance of additional funding in any form being available or available on acceptable terms.
In March of 2014, the Company received extensions of its obligations to repay the convertible note holders from a date of March 31, 2014 to June 30, 2014. In addition, the Company had in place forbearance agreements with its convertible note holders. The Company was not able to repay the obligations owing to the convertible note holders on or before the June 30, 2014 deadline and thus is in default. Management continues to have discussions with the convertible debt holders in efforts to establish new deadlines for repayment and/or have them convert some or all of their convertible notes. The convertible note holders continue to have the option to convert all or a portion of their notes, as some have during the current three month period ended March 31, 2015. With the trading price at March 31, 2015, the Company did not have sufficient common stock to issue for a conversion of all the outstanding convertible notes.
As management was unable to secure additional financing and/or extend the payoff date for its convertible debt holders, the Company may ultimately file for bankruptcy. Since the dates to make the required contributions for the equity investment in the prior year were not met, the Company’s interest was diluted to 20%. As a result of the dilution, the Company’s operations may be considered an investment company. The registration requirements for an investment company would be a significant financial and operational burden and is unlikely to be feasible for the Company. As a result of this risk, unless the Company can increase mining operations, it may be required to significantly limit its business activities and dissolve. On October 7, 2014, the Company announced that Sino-Top, its equity investment, had signed an understanding with Shengda Mining Co., Ltd. (“Shengda”), to be acquired subject to a third party evaluation and all other regulatory approvals and filings. As a result, there is no current effort to raise additional financing for the Company’s equity investment.
In addition, although there had been discussions between the Company and the private investor (“Investor”), there has been no resolution to the treatment of the $1,069,279 advance credit note received from the Investor during the fourth quarter of 2013. The Company may be required to return such funds, with or without interest, to the Investor. On September 19, 2014, the Investor filed a complaint to recover $1,014,140 of the advance credit note. The Company retained counsel in Delaware and filed a Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, dates for the plaintiff’s answering brief in response to the Company’s Motion to Dismiss and the Company’s response to this brief, were proposed by the court. The briefs were filed. On January 7, 2015, the Company filed a counterclaim against the Investor for $120,000,000, seeking damages for failure to meet funding obligations.
Realization values may be substantially different from carrying values as shown. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result if the Company was unable to continue as a going concern.
3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There were various accounting standards and interpretations issued during the period ended March 31, 2015, none of which are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, operations, or cash flows.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
4. Financial Instruments
The carrying value of cash, other receivables, bank indebtedness, advance credit note, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, promissory note payable, convertible notes payable and related party payable approximated their fair value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of the long-term debt approximated its fair value as of March 31, 2015, due to its market interest rate.
Interest and Credit Risk
In the opinion of management, the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from its financial instruments.
Currency Risk
While the reporting currency is the United States Dollar, $24,994 of consolidated expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, are denominated in Mexican Pesos; and $69,503 of consolidated expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, are denominated in Canadian Dollars. As at March 31, 2015, $1,207,935 of the net monetary liabilities are denominated in Mexican Pesos; and $228,458 of the net monetary liabilities are denominated in Canadian Dollars. The Company has not entered into any hedging transactions to reduce the exposure to currency risk.
5. Other Receivables
The current balance in other receivables includes commodity taxes receivable of $8,497 (December 31, 2014-$16,442).
6.Plant and Equipment, net
| | | | | | | | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | | | | Accumulated | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
| | Cost | | | depreciation | | | Net book | | | Net book | |
| | | | | | | | value | | | value | |
Computer hardware | $ | 40,559 | | $ | 37,816 | | $ | 2,743 | | $ | 2,965 | |
Office equipment | | 45,720 | | | 37,278 | | | 8,442 | | | 8,886 | |
Leasehold improvements | | 381,558 | | | 347,889 | | | 33,669 | | | 65,465 | |
| $ | 467,837 | | $ | 422,983 | | $ | 44,854 | | $ | 77,316 | |
7. Equity Investment
Sanhe Sino-Top Resources & Technologies Ltd., China (“Sino-Top”)
The Company owns 20% of Sino-Top, whose assets consist mainly of six exploration properties.
The Company was required to fund its equity share of ongoing operations at Sino Top. At a meeting of the board of directors of Sino-Top held on March 29, 2014, the 2014 budget was finalized. The total budget for 2014 was RMB171.0 million (approximately $27,582,000) and the Company’s contribution was RMB76.0 million (approximately $12,259,000). The Company was not able to meet the required contribution, as noted above, by the dates specified by the board of directors of Sino-Top and after discussions with Sino-Top and attempts to secure financing for the required contributions failed, the Company’s interest was reduced to 20% on June 30, 2014, the date on which certain other shareholders provided contributions.
On October 7, 2014, the Company announced that its Foreign Co-operative Joint Venture in China, Sino-Top, had signed an understanding with Shengda to be acquired subject to third party evaluation and all other regulatory approvals and filings. Shengda is the majority shareholder of Sino-Top.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
7. Equity Investment,continued | | | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2015 | |
| | | |
Carrying value of investment at December 31, 2014 | $ | 2.599,906 | |
20% share of net loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 | | (50,246 | ) |
Carrying value of investment at March 31, 2015 | $ | 2,549,660 | |
Share of loss for the three-month periods ended March 31:
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Exploration expenses | $ | (20,121 | ) | $ | (44,979 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | | (30,125 | ) | | (59,596 | ) |
Share of loss for the period at 20% (2014-40%) | $ | (50,246 | ) | $ | (104,575 | ) |
Summarized unaudited financial data of Sino Top for the three-month periods ended March 31:
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Revenue | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Net loss | $ | (251,230 | ) | $ | (261,438 | ) |
Current assets | $ | 3,048,618 | | $ | 1,841,105 | |
Total assets | $ | 4,068,878 | | $ | 2,849,828 | |
Current liabilities | $ | 4,288,457 | | $ | 7,704,518 | |
Total liabilities | $ | 4,288,457 | | $ | 7,704,518 | |
8. Advance Credit Note
During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company received advances on a note, in the amount of $1,069,279, from the Investor. A significant portion of the funds were disbursed before the 2013 year-end, to settle certain outstanding obligations and payables. The Company and the Investor have not resolved definitive agreements, nor has the Investor funded the remaining amounts required to complete the initial closing. Due to funding delays by the Investor and changes in the Investor's offer, the Company’s board of directors had determined not to proceed with the contemplated transaction. The Company was seeking to resolve the treatment of the initial $1,069,279 with the Investor, and may be required to return such funds, with or without interest, to the Investor.
On September 19, 2014, the Investor filed a complaint in the Court of the Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Court”), to recover $1,014,140 of the $1,069,279 advanced. The Investor is seeking action for unjust enrichment, fraud and violations of the Delaware Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. The Investor has also named Travellers International Inc. (“Travellers”), an Ontario company controlled by a director and chief executive officer of the Company and the director and chief executive officer of the Company. The Company retained counsel in Delaware and filed a Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, the Court proposed a date of November 26, 2014 for the plaintiff to file his answering brief in response to this Motion to Dismiss and the Company to file its reply brief to the plaintiff’s answering brief, on or before December 12, 2014. These briefs were filed. On January 7, 2015, the Company filed a counterclaim as a consequence of its reliance on the Investor advancing the funds which would have resulted in the Company not having its equity investment diluted. This counterclaim, in the amount of $120,000,000, was for damages for failure to meet funding obligations.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
9. Promissory Note Payable
In 2008, a promissory note was signed with a vendor in the amount of $166,623 which carried interest rate of 5% per month, unsecured, and no maturity date. During the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred interest of $24,994 (2014 - $24,994).
10. Long-Term Debt
The Company has in place an agreement with Sino-Top, who will provide up to RMB1.0 million (approximately $161,300), repayable within two years from date of advance. The debt bears interest at the rate of 12% per annum and is unsecured. As at March 31, 2015, the Company had received advances totaling RMB800,000 ($129,040).The funds are being used to fund the operations at the Company’s China office.
11. Convertible Notes Payable
| | Secured | | | Convertible | | | Convertible | | | | | | | |
| | Convertible | | | Redeemable | | | Promissory | | | Convertible | | | Total | |
| | Promissory | | | Notes (b) | | | Notes (c) | | | Notes (d) | | | | |
| | Note (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | $ | 3,775,513 | | $ | 377,123 | | $ | 239,051 | | $ | - | | $ | 4,391,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 102,000 | | | 102,000 | |
Conversion of notes for shares | | (200,000 | ) | | (206,111 | ) | | - | | | - | | | (406,111 | ) |
Interest and other charges | | 367,471 | | | 9,333 | | | - | | | - | | | 376,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | $ | 3,942,984 | | $ | 180,345 | | $ | 239,051 | | $ | 102,000 | | $ | 4,464,380 | |
(a) | On April 12, 2013, the Company entered into a supplemental letter of agreement with the holder of the convertible note providing, among other things, that if the Company agrees to pay $2,130,048 by June 30, 2013, such payment would constitute payment in full of any and all obligations due and owing under the secured convertible promissory note. |
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| On June 3, 2013, the Company entered into an Amendment to the original agreements which consist of the note and warrant purchase agreement dated February 15, 2011 with the lender, secured convertible promissory note of the Company in the principal amount of $2,766,500, 10 secured notes in favor of the Company (each, a “Buyer Note”) and a warrant to purchase common stock of the Company. Under the Amendment, the lender agreed to accelerate payment of a portion of the amounts payable to the Company under the tenth Buyer Note. The aggregate amount the lender agreed to accelerate was $120,000 (the “Payoff Amount”), which the parties agreed was satisfaction in full of the aggregate principal amount owing under the tenth Buyer Note of $200,000. The Company and the buyer agreed that the amount, $120,000, once paid to the Company, will become a Conversion Eligible Tranche under the Note in the amount of $220,000 plus interest and other amounts accrued under the Note. |
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| The Payoff Amount was payable in two installments. The first payment of $60,000 was paid upon execution of the Amendment of June 3, 2013. If the Company met all of the Second Payment Conditions at any time during the period beginning July 3, 2013 and continuing until November 30, 2013, the lender would pay the second payment of $60,000. Although the Company had not yet met all of the Second Payment Conditions, the lender agreed to advance the second payment of $60,000 on August 2, 2013 and the Company received such payment. |
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
11. Convertible Notes Payable, continued
| On August 7, 2013, the Company and the lender entered into a second supplemental letter of agreement, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the Payoff Date to September 30, 2013. In consideration for the extension to the payoff date, the Company agreed to increase the outstanding balance of certain notes and other obligations to the lender by $30,000. All other terms and conditions of the original Letter of Agreement remains in full force and effect. |
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| On November 13, 2013, the Company and the lender entered into a third supplemental letter of agreement, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the Payoff Date for the secured convertible promissory note from September 30, 2013 to December 31, 2013. All other terms and conditions of the original Letter of Agreement remains in full force and effect. |
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| On March 27, 2014, the Company and the lender agreed to replace reference to the Payoff Amount and accept an amount equal to $2,750,000, so long as such payment was made on or before June 30, 2014. All other terms and conditions of the payoff letter remained in full force and effect. |
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| In each case, in consideration of the foregoing supplemental letter of agreements, the lender agreed, from the date of the letter of agreement through the Payoff Date, to forbear from exercising any right or remedy in respect of the secured convertible promissory note and certain other agreements between the parties, including without limitation any right to conversion, right to delivery of shares, right to assignment, purchase right or any remedy arising as the result of any default or event of default. The parties have also agreed to a mutual release of claims, subject to and effective upon receipt and collection of the Payoff Amount as set forth in the letter of agreement. If the Payoff Amount is not paid by the Payoff Date, the lender’s agreement shall be deemed cancelled. |
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| The Company was not able to make payment on or before June 30, 2014 and continues to be in default of the payment required on this secured convertible promissory note. The lender continues to have the option to convert all or a portion of its secured convertible promissory note into common shares of the Company. |
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| On November 7, 2014, the lender requested the conversion of a portion of their secured convertible promissory note, in the amount of $371,700. The Company was not able to complete the conversion and as a result, has incurred penalties, as stipulated by the agreement between the lender and the Company. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company was charged penalties of $505,512, by increasing the amount outstanding on the secured convertible promissory note. The lender continues to charge penalties which accrue at approximately $39,000 per week. In addition, interest on the secured convertible promissory note continues to accrue at an annual rate of 12%, compounded daily. |
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| On November 10, 2014, the Company received $200,000 on a private placement for 4,000,000 common shares of the Company. On receipt, the funds were recorded as additional debt from the lender. On January 16, 2015, 4,000,000 common shares of the Company were issued on the conversion of $200,000 of convertible debt. |
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| During the three months ended March 31, 2015, the lender charged late penalties of $263,907. This included an adjustment by the lender reducing the previous late penalties by $237,888. |
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(b) | On April 10, 2013, the Company entered into a supplemental letter of agreement with the holder of the convertible redeemable note providing, among other things, that if the Company agrees to pay $271,500 by June 30, 2013, such payment would constitute payment in full of any and all obligations due and owing under the convertible redeemable note. |
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
11. Convertible Notes Payable, continued
| On July 30, 2013, the Company and the lender entered into a second supplemental letter of agreement, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the Payoff Date to September 30, 2013. In consideration for the extension to the payoff date, the Company agreed to increase the outstanding balance of the convertible redeemable notes and other obligations to the lender by $10. All other terms and conditions of the Letter of Agreements remain in full force and effect. |
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| On November 8, 2013, the Company entered into a third supplemental letter of agreement with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the Payoff Date for the convertible redeemable note owed from September 30, 2013 to March 31, 2014. |
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| On March 25, 2014, the Company and the lender agreed to replace all references to March 31, 2014 in the payoff letter with June 30, 2014. The Company paid the lender $10 in consideration for this extension to the Payoff Date. All other terms and conditions of the payoff letter remained in full force and effect. |
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| In each case, in consideration of the foregoing supplemental lender agreements, the lender agreed, from the date of the letter of agreement through the Payoff Date, to forbear from exercising any right or remedy in respect of the convertible redeemable notes and certain other agreements between the parties,, including without limitation any right to conversion, right to delivery of shares, right to assignment, purchase right or any remedy arising as the result of any default or event of default. The parties have also agreed to a mutual release of claims, subject to and effective upon receipt and collection of the Payoff Amount as set forth in the letter of agreement. If the Payoff Amount is not paid by the Payoff Date, the lender’s agreement shall be deemed cancelled. |
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| The Company was not able to make payment on or before June 30, 2014 and continues to be in default of the payment required on these convertible redeemable notes. The lender continues to have the option to convert all or a portion of its convertible redeemable notes into common shares of the Company. In addition, interest on the convertible redeemable notes continues to accrue at the rate of 24% per annum. |
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| On January 13, 2015, the lender converted one of their notes, including accrued interest, an amount totaling $ 170,111, for 5,400,352 common shares of the Company. Further, on March 18, 2015, the lender converted a portion of their remaining note, in the amount of $36,000, for 2,057,143 common shares of the Company. |
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(c) | On April 9, 2013, the Company entered into a supplemental letter of agreement with the holder of the convertible promissory notes providing, among other things, that if the Company agrees to pay $194,084 by June 30, 2013, such payment would constitute payment in full of any and all obligations due and owing under the convertible promissory notes. |
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| On August 7, 2013, the Company and the lender entered into a second supplemental letter of agreement, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the Payoff Date to September 30, 2013. In consideration for the extension to the payoff date, the Company agreed to increase the outstanding balance of the convertible promissory notes and other obligations to the lender by $10,000. All other terms and conditions of the original Letter of Agreement remain in full force and effect. |
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| On November 8, 2013, the Company entered into a third supplemental letter of agreement with the lender, pursuant to which the lender agreed to extend the Payoff Date for the convertible promissory notes owed from September 30, 2013 to March 31, 2014. In consideration for the extension to the payoff date, the Company agreed to increase the outstanding balance of the convertible promissory notes and other obligations to the lender by $10. All other terms and conditions of the original Letter of Agreements remain in full force and effect. |
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
11.Convertible Notes Payable, continued
| On March 25, 2014, the Company and the lender agreed to replace all references to March 31, 2014 in the payoff letter with June 30, 2014. The Company paid the lender $10 in consideration for this extension to the Payoff Date. All other terms and conditions of the payoff letter remained in full force and effect. |
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| In each case, in consideration of the foregoing, the lender agreed, from the date of the letter of agreement through the Payoff Date, to forbear from exercising any right or remedy in respect of the convertible promissory notes and certain other agreements between the parties, including without limitation any right to conversion, right to delivery of shares, right to assignment, purchase right or any remedy arising as the result effective upon receipt and collection of the Payoff Amount as set forth in the letter of agreement. If the Payoff Amount is not paid by the Payoff Date, the lender’s agreement shall be deemed cancelled. |
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| The Company was not able to make payment on or before June 30, 2014 and continues to be in default of the required payment on the convertible promissory notes. The lender may impose penalties for non-payment. The lender continues to have the option to convert all or a portion of its convertible promissory notes into common shares of the Company. In addition, no interest is accruing on the remaining convertible promissory notes. |
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| On August 18, 2014, the lender converted a portion of one of their notes, totaling $28,125 for 2,500,000 common shares of the Company. |
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(d) | On March 27, 2015, the Company closed a convertible financing agreement in the amount of $102,000. The convertible note bears interest at 8% per annum, due December 31, 2015. The convertible note is convertible at a 40% discount, based on the average of the lowest three trading days for the common shares during the ten trading day period ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the conversion date. |
12. Related Party Transactions and Balances
| | March 31, | | | December | |
| | 2015 | | | 31, 2014 | |
Related party payable, non-interest bearing, due on demand and unsecured. | $ | 171,105 | | $ | 181,020 | |
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred accrued fees of $81,000 (2014 - $81,000) in management fees charged by Travellers, an Ontario Company controlled by a director and officer of the Company, for services as chief executive officer and $nil (2014-$18,000) of accrued fees to a director for management services. As at March 31, 2015, unpaid remuneration in the amount of $162,000 (December 31, 2014-$135,000) is included in accrued liabilities in relation to the chief executive officer and unpaid remuneration of $102,000 (December 31, 2014-$120,000) in relation to a director for management services is included in accrued liabilities.
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, the Company incurred $13,799 (2014-$15,508) in rent paid to a company controlled by a director and officer. Included in prepaid expenses is a rental deposit of $4,284 (December 31, 2014-$4,409).
These transactions were in the normal course of operations and have been recorded at the exchange amounts which the parties believe to be fair value.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
13. Capital Stock
Common Stock
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, 557,143 of the Company’s common shares were cancelled and 11,457,495 common shares of the Company were issued on the conversion of convertible notes.
Warrants
As at March 31, 2015, there are no warrants outstanding.
| | | | | Weighted | |
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| | warrants | | | price | |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | 2,225,000 | | $ | 0.06 | |
Expired during the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 | | (2,225,000 | ) | | (0.06 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | - | | $ | - | |
14. Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Issuance of convertible notes payable | | March 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2015 | | | 2014 | |
Issuance of convertible notes payable | $ | 102,000 | | $ | - | |
Interest accrued and other charges | | 376,804 | | | 79,395 | |
| $ | 478,804 | | $ | 79,395 | |
For the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, there were no cash payments for income taxes (2014-$nil) and no cash payments for interest expense (2014-$nil). In addition, the Company converted $406,111 of convertible notes into 11,457,495 common shares.
15. Commitments and Contingencies
(a) | On December 19, 2011, the Company entered into a three year office lease agreement with a company controlled by a director and officer of the Company for office space, which was amended during the first quarter of 2012 to commence from June 1, 2012 and end on May 31, 2015. The future minimum commitments under the lease obligation for office premises are as follows: |
In addition, the Company is required to pay its proportionate share of realty taxes and certain other occupancy costs under the terms of the lease.
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SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES INC. |
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY) |
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 |
(Unaudited) |
15. Commitments and Contingencies,continued
(b) | The Company’s Mexican subsidiary was subjected to irregularities that it was seeking to redress. Legal proceedings were heard and decided on an ex parte basis, without notice to the Company that resulted in its Mexican subsidiary losing title to its mineral assets. In December 2010, the Company became aware of this situation, and took steps through the courts in Mexico to redress the situation. It included a Constitutional Rights Claim before the Federal Court in the City of Durango, premised on procedural irregularities. On May 22, 2012, the Court ruled against the Constitutional Rights Claim. As a result, the Company determined that it will not pursue any further recourse with regard to this matter, and accordingly, will never recover the Mexican Concessions. Management is considering its options of whether to incur the costs of dissolving the Mexican subsidiary. |
16. Segmented Information
As at March 31, 2015 | | Corporate | | | Mexico | | | China | | | Total | |
Equity investment | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 2,549,660 | | $ | 2,549,660 | |
Total assets | $ | 87,611 | | $ | - | | $ | 2,549,660 | | $ | 2.637,271 | |
Three-month period ended March 31, 2015 | | Corporate | | | Mexico | | | China | | | Total | |
Revenues | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Depreciation | $ | (32,462 | ) | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (32,462 | ) |
Loss before income tax | $ | (568,630 | ) | $ | (24,994 | ) | $ | (50,246 | ) | $ | (643,870 | ) |
As at December 31, 2014 | | Corporate | | | Mexico | | | China | | | Total | |
Equity investment | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 2,599,906 | | $ | 2,599,906 | |
Total assets | $ | 174,713 | | $ | - | | $ | 2,599,906 | | $ | 2,774,619 | |
Three-month period ended March 31, 2014 | | Corporate | | | Mexico | | | China | | | Total | |
Revenues | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Depreciation | $ | (32,663 | ) | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (32,663 | ) |
Loss before income tax | $ | (421,882 | ) | $ | (24,994 | ) | $ | (104,575 | ) | $ | (551,451 | ) |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking statements
Statements made in this Form 10-Q that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), including statements regarding 2014 plans and objectives and statements regarding potential financing, dilution, change of control, bankruptcy and/or dissolution, or lack thereof, in the future. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of terms such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximate,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof. We intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor processes for such statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Any forward-looking statements represent management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and important factors beyond our control that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical results of operations and events and those presently anticipated or projected, including, without limitation, inadequate capital; uncertainty of financing; uncertainty that we would be able to successfully negotiate terms with its joint venture partners that would prevent dilution of our 40% interest in Sino-Top, even if financing is available; the risk that we will be subject to litigation or regulatory enforcement actions; the potential that we may be required to, or may elect to, file for bankruptcy and dissolve; the potential that we will be asserted or deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and required to severely restrict or discontinue operations; and those further risks specified in our annual report on Form 10-K. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statement or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Available information
We file annual, quarterly, current reports, proxy statements, and other information with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You may read and copy documents that have been filed with the SEC at their Public Reference Room, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. You can also obtain copies of our SEC filings by going to their website atwww.sec.gov.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We are engaged in the acquisition and exploration of silver and other mineral properties. We are an exploration stage company, have no known reserves and have never generated any revenues from our operations. No assurances can be given that we will ever have any known reserves or generate any such revenues.
We are a mineral exploration company focused on the exploration of six properties located in the Erbahuo Silver District in Northern China (Inner Mongolia), in which we have a 20% indirect interest by virtue of our equity holdings in Sanhe Sino-Top Resources and Technologies, Ltd. (“Sino-Top’’).
CHINESE PROPERTIES
Overview
By virtue of our 20% equity interest in Sino-Top, we currently have an interest in the following six silver poly-metallic exploration properties owned by Sino-Top, which properties are located in the Erbahuo Silver District in Northern China (Inner Mongolia): Dadi; Laopandao; Aobaotugonao; Shididonggou; Yuanlinzi; and Zhuanxinhu. Prior to June 2, 2012, we also had a 70% interest in Chifeng Silver Dragon Resources & Technologies, Ltd. (“Chifeng”), which owned the Erbahuo property, also located in the Erbahuo Silver District in Northern China (Inner Mongolia).
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Sale of Interest in Chifeng
On May 28, 2012, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 70% interest in Chifeng, which then owned the Erbahuo silver mine located on the boundary of Wengniute County and Keshiketeng County, Inner Mongolia. The Company sold such interest to Deng Zuoping, a private Chinese investor, for RMB 7.4 million or approximately US$1,164,000, of which RMB1.0 million or approximately $157,000 was to be paid within three business days after signing the agreement, RMB5.0 million or approximately $787,000 was to be paid before July 15, 2012 and RMB1.4 million or approximately $220,000 was to be paid by November 1, 2012. On June 1, 2012, an initial deposit of RMB1.0 million or approximately $157,000 was received, of which $12,584 was contributed to Chifeng for expenses incurred until the date of the sale. Concurrently with such payment, we transferred to the purchaser title to our interest in Chifeng. Of the remaining payments, RMB5.0 million or approximately $791,000 was paid to the Company during the fourth quarter of 2012. During 2013, RMB900,000 or approximately $146,000 was paid. In addition, in the third quarter of 2013, RMB400,000 or $64,880 was added to the costs in connection with the Chifeng sale. As at December 31, 2013, RMB100,000 or approximately $16,500 remained outstanding. This balance was received on January 3, 2014. All amounts approximate the noon exchange rate on the date of the transactions, as reported by the Bank of Canada.
Status of Sino-Top Joint Venture Funding
At the recent Sino-Top board of directors meeting held on March 29, 2014, the 2014 budget was finalized. The total budget for 2014 was RMB171.0 million or approximately $27,548,000 and the Company's contribution was RMB76.0 million or approximately $12,244,000. Approximately 85% of the budget was dedicated to exploration activity. The Company's investment in Sino-Top was diluted to 20% on June 30, 2014, as a result of not having made the required contributions on the specified dates. There are no further contributions required by the Company. All amounts approximate the noon exchange rate as reported by the Bank of Canada on May 13, 2015.
With the Company’s interest now diluted, if it may be asserted or determined that the Company is an investment company under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the Company may be required to file for bankruptcy and dissolve. On October 7, 2014, the Company announced that Sino-Top had signed an understanding with Shengda Mining Co., Ltd (“Shengda”) to be acquired subject to a third party evaluation and all other regulatory approvals and filings. Shengda is the majority shareholder of Sino-Top. Sino-Top is waiting for receipt of the mining license for the Dadi property, which is expected at the end of our second quarter.
Potential Transaction with Investor
In 2013, the Company began to engage in discussions with an investor based in China (the “Investor”), Man Kwan Fong, regarding a potential transaction that, if completed, would have involved the Investor making a secured loan to the Company and taking over control of the management and board of directors (“Board”) of the Company. On November 29 and December 31, 2013, the Company received advances totaling $1,069,279 from the Investor; however, the parties did not resolve definitive agreements, nor did the Investor fund the remaining amounts required to complete the initial closing. Due to funding delays by the Investor and changes in the Investor’s offer, the Board, determined in March 2014 not to proceed with the contemplated transaction. In this report, the Investor generally refers to Man Kwan Fong, an investor based in China; however, the Company believes that the Investor may be coordinating activities with one or more additional investors in China, and therefore, the term Investor is intended to refer to each such person. In the negotiations with the Investor, one of the Investor’s representatives has been Chan King Yuet, who has filed a Schedule 13D/A disclosing that pursuant to a voting agreement she has shared voting power over 23,481,584 shares of our common stock, in addition to sole voting and dispositive power over 150,000 shares of our common stock.
The Investor and the Company had continued to engage in additional discussions regarding the potential for further financing of the Company in order to prevent the dilution of the Company’s 40% interest in Sino-Top. On April 8, 2014, the Investor provided RMB1.0 million or approximately $161,100 to Sino-Top directly, without the prior request or consent of the Company. The treatment of these funds, which remain in Sino-Top’s account as of May 13, 2015, is uncertain. All amounts approximate the noon exchange rate on May 13, 2015, as reported by the Bank of Canada.
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On April 18, 2014, the Investor demanded that the Company refund $1,014,140 of the initial advances made to the Company in 2013 and asserted that the Company’s use of such advances was unauthorized. The Company disputed the Investor’s assertions. Subsequent to making these assertions, on May 7, 2014, the Investor proposed to the Company the terms of a new transaction that would result in the prior advances being treated as a loan and the provision of additional loans to the Company, subject to a change in the Company’s Board and management. The Company did not accept the terms proposed.
On September 19, 2014, the Investor filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) in the Court of the Chancery of the State of Delaware (the ‘Court”), to recover the $1,014,140. The Investor is seeking action for unjust enrichment, fraud and violations of the Delaware Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. The Investor has also named Travellers International Inc. (“Travellers”), an Ontario company controlled by a director and chief executive officer of the Company and the director and chief executive officer of the Company. The Company retained counsel in Delaware and filed a Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, the Court proposed a date of November 26, 2014 for the plaintiff to file his answering brief in response to this Motion to Dismiss and the Company to file its reply brief to the plaintiff’s answering brief, on or before December 12, 2014. The briefs were filed.
Subsequently, on January 7, 2015, the Company filed a counterclaim for $120,000,000, seeking damages for failure to meet funding obligations, as a consequence of its reliance on the Investor advancing the funds which would have resulted in the Company not having its equity investment diluted.
General Update on Operations
Of the six properties in which we have an indirect interest through Sino-Top, two are currently considered to be material to us: Dadi and Laopandao. Five mineralized zones have been discovered at the Dadi property. Among them, mineralization zones I, II and IV are controlled by adits, transverse drifts, surface trenches, surface drill holes and underground drill holes intensively. The general features of the mineralization zones are as follows:
Mineralization zone I is located in the central part of the property and is approximately 1000m long with widths ranging from 5m to 60m and with a 310° to 340° strike. Within mineralization zone I, five mineralized bodies are identified. The largest is mineralized body I, which is 350m long, 2.8m wide, and its dip extension reaches 350m.
Mineralization zone II is located in the northeast part of the property and is approximately 1000m long with width from 5m to 60m and dips to northeast with 60°~70°dip angle. Within mineralization zone II, six mineralized bodies are discovered by surface trenches, surface drill holes, underground drill holes, exploration tunnels at 1,426m (PD2), 1,384m (PD1), and at 1,350m levels. According to estimation, mineralization zone II accounted for 80% of all the polymetallic mineralization at the Dadi Property.
Mineralized body II is the most important polymetallic body within mineralization zone II. It is of 320°~340°strike, dips to NE with 70°~75°dip angle. On the surface (1,500m elevation), mineralized body II is 300m long and its widest part is 6m at trench TC26-2. At 1,426m level adit (PD1), it is 330m long; at 1,384m level adit, it is 290m long; and at 1,350m level adit, it reaches 550m long. All transverse drifts at each three level tunnels hit mineralized body II, with the widths ranging from 0.5m to 17.4m. Within mineralized body II, massive vein forms and disseminated galena are common.
Surface drill holes control mineralized body II in the range of 400m along its strike with dipping depths ranging from 130m to 430m. The true thickness of mineralized body II at depth is from 2.9m to 22m, discovered by drilling. The thickest part (20.8m) is discovered by drill hole ZK0801, which is located at exploration line 8.
Mineralization zone III is located 250m southwest of mineralization zone II. It is approximately 250m long and 1m wide, and controlled by four surface trenches. Its occurrence is NW strike, and it dips to NE25°~75° with dip angle 55°. Mineralization zone IV is located at the central part of the property. On the surface, it is 450m long with width 0.8~7.2m. Its deep part is controlled by tunnel PD4 at 1,329m level and 18 underground drill holes. The controlled length of mineralization zone IV at depth reaches 350m and the width ranges from 0.7m to 5.5m. The dipping depth controlled by underground drilling reaches 140m.
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- Mineralization zone V is located between mineralization zones I and II. It is 200m long and consists of 10 mineralized bodies.
At present, tunneling and mine development projects are underway at Dadi, with approximately 2,008m of tunneling (including 1,706m adit and 302m ventilation shaft), and 897m3 of mine development (tunnel expansion and consolidation), completed year to date. The total length of the tunnels at Dadi has reached approximately 12 kilometers since tunneling commenced in 2009. In addition, the shaft above the main mining tunnel, with the temporary head frame completed, has progressed to 200m deep and inclined shaft inside adit No.IV has progressed to 110m in total. Mine design and equipment procurement are in progress. The mining license application is in progress, currently in the stage of environmental appraisal.
Due to the cold weather in the field and the lack of funds, the exploration activity has not yet commenced for 2015. Mining license application continued to be in progress. Recently, the environmental impact assessment had passed and we are awaiting approval imminently.
2014 Program and Capital Budget
At a meeting of the Sino-Top board, held on March 29, 2014, the 2014 exploration and work program was established, as follows:
Dadi Property
- Completing the sinking of the shaft and installation work on the basis of last year’s work; conducting cut mining engineering on ore bodies I and II; conducting stope preparations on part of ore body IV; producing enough ores for the test run.
- Conducting drilling and tunneling projects on uncontrolled or unidentified parts of ore bodies I, II, III and IV to further control the ore occurrence, form, scale, mineral characteristics and quality change, so as to increase the resources for sustainable production of the mill.
- Exploration plan for each ore body (mineralized zone):
- Ore Body I: conducting tunneling along the ore body northwest of exploration line 3 at the levels of 1384m and 1350m to control the extensions, continuity and thickness of ore body; conducting tunneling at 1426m level between exploration lines 3 and 5 to understand the oxidation of the upper parts and the continuity of ore body. Ore Body II: conducting drilling work to control the extensions in the northwest of the ore body II and define the scale, ore occurrence and the grades along the extension of ore body in the deeper parts, so as to increase the mineralization zone; conducting tunneling in the deeper parts at the 1300m and 1250m levels upon completion of the shaft in order to control ore body II with tunneling.
- Ore Body III (with no previous exploration work): conducting drifting to explore mineralization zone III based on the tunnels at exploration line 5 in ore body IV, with surface drilling followed by verification through tunneling work, in order to obtain new ore-finding clues.
- Ore Body IV: based on the current tunnels, conducting drifting at the levels of 1330m and 1380m to control the mineralization zone in the upper parts. The inclined shaft below 1330 leads to two levels for exploring the deeper parts and reserves. Conducting drifting west of exploration line 17 at 1330m level for further exploration.
Designed workload: Based on funding availability, designed tunneling of 1000m, vertical shaft construction, mill construction and ore mining.
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3. | Mill Construction Plan: |
The overall plan is the completion of the mill construction and equipment installation for Dadi and its supporting projects and conducting a test run in 2015.
Preliminary assessment and design of tailings pond was completed in the prior year. The completion of the equipment bidding for the mill construction will commence on receipt of the mining license and the receipt of funds.
The design assessment of electrical transmission and distribution circuits was completed in the prior year.
The construction work for power lines and substations, mill, tailings pond, water tanks, water pipes leading to the water source, etc., will commence on receipt of the mining license and the receipt of funds.
The construction projects for the mill equipment storage, offices, boiler room, lab, workshop and transformer station, etc., were conducted in the prior year. The construction work will be completed on receipt of the mining license and the receipt of funds. The equipment installation, (civil engineering and installation work), will be completed on receipt of the mining license and the receipt of funds.
Test run of the mill and tailings pond will be carried out once the mill construction is completed, expected after receipt of the mining license and the funds.
The mining license application for Dadi continues to be in progress and is expected early in the third quarter.
Laopandao Property
Completing the review and filing of the geological report.
Obtaining the mining license by the end of 2015. Currently, the mining license is still in progress. Sino-Top expects to keep the exploration right of the peripheral mining area when the mining license is obtained. This expectation adds to the timeline for completing the mine license application.
Upon obtaining the mining license, Sino-Top intends to sell the Laopandao property (assuming an interested buyer).
Aobaotugounao Property
Zhuanxinhu Property
Conducting drilling work to control the strike and dip of ore body I based on work completed in 2013; conducting other exploration work to understand its ore-controlling structure and find new mineralization zones; conducting drilling and tunneling work to increase the mineralization zones; studying ore-processing parameters and economic values.
Drilling during 2014 resulted in the completion of approximately 3,328m (13 holes). Preparations are underway to commence the tunneling project.
- Based on funding availability, designed tunneling of 500m.
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Yuanlinzi Property
Further identifying the deeper parts of the original tin bodies I and II with the use of the old data of the 1970’s, recalculating the economic values and identifying the promising anomalies.
Drilling in 2014 resulted in the completion of approximately 502m (2 holes). No prospecting work has been planned for 2015.
Shididonggou Property
Conducting trenching and drilling work to find out the ore-bearing potentials and continuity of major mineralization and verify the geophysical and geochemical anomalies based on last year’s exploration work.
Drilling in 2014 resulted in the completion of approximately 845m (3 holes).
No prospecting work has been planned for 2015.
Relocation and Reincorporation
- Sino-Top intends to relocate its office to the Shengda office building in downtown Beijing later in our second quarter and begin the registration process for changing the place of incorporation.
No assurance can be provided that the foregoing plans and objectives will be achieved.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Net sales were $nil for both three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 as there was no production at any of the properties.
The net loss for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 was $643,870 compared to $551,451 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, an increase of $92,419 primarily as a result of increased interest expense and penalties on the convertible notes of $297,409, offset by a lower net loss on the Company’s equity investment of $54,329 and reduced general and administrative expenses of $155,292.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $187,195 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 from $342,487 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, primarily as a result of reduced professional fees and management fees. The Company continues to use the services of part-time contractors to carry out accounting and administrative responsibilities.
Total other expenses increased by $248,211 to $456,675 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 from $208,464 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015, primarily as a result of increased interest expense and penalties on the convertible notes, including penalties of $263,907, offset by a lower net loss on the Company’s equity investment of $54,329, as a result of the lower 20% interest in the equity investment, compared to 40% for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary cash requirements are for the exploration and acquisition of mining exploration properties, corporate and administrative costs and the payoff of our outstanding debt. At March 31, 2015, we had a working capital deficit of $7,438,240 (December 31, 2014-$7,312,054), cash on hand of $1,977 (December 31, 2014-$33,123) and current debt obligations in the amount of $7,480,997 (December 31, 2014-$7,409,451). To pay our debts and to fund any future operations, we require significant new funds, which we may not be able to obtain. As at March 31, 2015, in addition to the funds we require to liquidate our $7,480,997 in current debt obligations, we estimate that we must raise approximately $750,000 to fund capital requirements and general corporate and administrative costs for the next 12 months. See also above, “Status of Sino-Top Joint Venture Funding” and “Potential Transaction with Investor”.
We do not have sufficient funds to satisfy our current debt obligations. Should our creditors seek or demand payment, we do not have the resources to pay or satisfy any such claims. Thus, we face a risk of bankruptcy.
Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been presented on the basis that we are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business and continued operations for the next twelve months.
At March 31, 2015, the Company had a working capital deficit of $7,438,240 (December 31, 2014 – $7,312,054), had not yet achieved profitable operations, incurred a net loss of $643,870 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2015 (2014 – $551,451), had accumulated losses of $52,116,937 since its inception, and expects to incur further losses in the development of its business. These factors and those noted below, cast substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, which is dependent upon its ability to obtain the necessary financing to repay liabilities when they come due, and in the long run dependent upon achieving profitable operations.
Management has been unable to secure additional financing, other than the $102,000 raised during the three months ended March 31, 2015, to meet its cash requirements, including ongoing capital and funds to repay all or certain of its convertible debt holders and other creditors. There is no assurance of additional funding in any form, being available or available on acceptable terms.
In March of 2014, the Company received extensions of its obligations to repay the convertible note holders from a date of March 31, 2014 to June 30, 2014. In addition, the Company had in place forbearance agreements with its convertible note holders. The Company was not able to repay the obligations owing to the convertible note holders on or before the June 30, 2014 deadline and thus is in default. Management continues to have discussions with the convertible debt holders in efforts to establish new deadlines for repayment and/or have them convert some or all of their convertible notes. The convertible note holders continue to have the option to convert all or a portion of their notes, as one has during the current three month period ended March 31, 2015. With the trading price at March 31, 2015, the Company did not have sufficient common stock to issue for a conversion of all the outstanding convertible notes.
As management was unable to secure additional financing and/or extend the payoff date for its convertible debt holders, the Company may ultimately file for bankruptcy. Since the dates to make the required contributions for the equity investment in the prior year, were not met, the Company’s interest was diluted to 20%. As a result of the dilution, the Company’s operations may be considered an investment company. The registration requirements for an investment company would be a significant financial and operational burden and is unlikely to be feasible for the Company. As a result of this risk, unless the Company can increase mining operations, it may be required to significantly limit its business activities and dissolve. On October 7, 2014, the Company announced that Sino-Top, its equity investment, had signed an understanding with Shengda Mining Co., Ltd. (“Shengda”), to be acquired subject to a third party evaluation and all other regulatory approvals and filings. As a result, there is no current effort, nor a requirement, to raise additional financing for the Company’s equity investment.
In addition, although there had been discussions between the Company and the Investor, there has been no resolution to the treatment of the $1,069,279 advance credit note received from the Investor during the fourth quarter of 2013. The Company may be required to return such funds, with or without interest, to the Investor. On September 19, 2014, the Investor filed a complaint to recover $1,014,140 of the advance credit note. The Company retained counsel in Delaware and filed a Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, dates for the plaintiff’s answering brief in response to the Company’s Motion to Dismiss and the Company’s response to this brief, were proposed by the court. The briefs were filed and on January 7, 2015, the Company filed a counterclaim against the Investor for $120,000,000, seeking damages for failure to meet funding obligations.
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As discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 (“2014 Form 10-K”), we are currently in default on our deferral agreements with three of the four convertible note lenders, as a result of not having repaid our notes on or before June 30, 2014. Management is currently in discussions with the convertible note lenders concerning additional deferrals and/or note conversions. The convertible note lenders continue to have the option of converting all or a portion of their convertible notes. In addition, one or more, may impose penalties. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and up to the filing of this report, a total of $206,111 in convertible notes, including accrued interest, were converted by GEL Properties, LLC, for 7,457,495 common shares of the Company. In addition, on March 27, 2015, the Company completed a convertible financing arrangement with Vis Veres, a New York corporation, for an amount of $102,000, with an interest rate of 8% per annum, due December 31, 2015. And, on January 16, 2015, the Company issued 4,000,000 common shares of the Company on the conversion of convertible debt in the amount of $200,000 with one of their lenders, Tonaquint, Inc. (an Idaho corporation).
As at March 31, 2015, the total outstanding on the convertible notes, including interest and penalties is $4,464,380.
At the current trading price, the Company does not have sufficient common stock to allow for a conversion of all the remaining outstanding convertible debt.
As discussed above under “Potential Transaction with Investor”, we had received advances of $1,069,279 from the Investor that has demanded the refund of $1,014,140 of such amount. In addition, on April 8, 2014, the Investor provided RMB1.0 million (approximately $161,100) directly to Sino-Top, without the prior request or consent of the Company. The treatment of these funds, which remained in Sino-Top’s account, is uncertain.
We do not have sufficient funds to satisfy the Investor’s demand for a return of the funds. Thus, we face a risk of bankruptcy.
We are also party to the Travellers Facility with Travellers, a company controlled by the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, Marc Hazout. Under the Travellers Facility, Travellers has made certain historical loans to or for the benefit of the Company and may in the future make further loans to or for the benefit of the Company.
Such loans are unsecured, due on demand and non-interest bearing. As of the date of this filing, the net amount of loans outstanding under the Travellers Facility was CDN$217,000 or approximately $181,600 with CDN$3,000 or approximately $2,500 repaid on February 20, 2015 and CDN$10,000 or approximately $8,400 advanced on March 2, 2015. All amounts approximate the noon exchange rate as reported by the Bank of Canada on May 13, 2015.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future. Significant areas requiring the use of estimates relate to mineral rights, equity investment, plant and equipment and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically and as adjustments become necessary, they are reported in earnings in the respective period.
We have identified below certain accounting policies that we believe are most important for the portrayal of our current financial condition and results of operations. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2014 Form 10-K.
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Mineral Rights
We record our interest in mineral rights at cost. Exploration costs are expensed. Costs associated with acquisition and development of mineral reserves, including directly related overhead costs, are capitalized and are subject to ceiling tests to ensure the carrying value does not exceed the fair value.
Investments in unproved properties and major exploration projects are not amortized until proved reserves associated with the projects can be determined or until impairment occurs. If the results of an assessment indicate that the properties are impaired, the capitalized cost of the property will be added to the costs to be amortized. We presently have no proven reserves. Where estimates of future net cash flows are not available and where other conditions suggest impairment, management assesses whether the carrying values can be recovered. If the carrying values exceed estimated recoverable values, then the costs are written-down to fair values with the write-down expensed in the period.
Equity Investment
Equity investments are entities over which we exercise significant influence but do not exercise control. These are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are initially recognized at cost net of any accumulated impairment loss. Our share of these entities’ profits or losses after acquisition of our interest is recognized in the statement of operations and cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. When our share of losses on these investments equals or exceeds the carrying amount of the investment, we only recognize further losses where we have incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the affiliate.
OFF BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or contractual obligations that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that have not been disclosed in our financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our senior management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, Marc Hazout, our chief executive officer and principal financial officer, concluded as of the Evaluation Date, that such disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the Evaluation Date. Such conclusions were based on our missing a Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of 2013 and failure to file a Form 8-K, regarding the dilution of our equity investment from 40% to 20%.
Changes in internal controls
There were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during our first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As set forth above, on September 19, 2014, the Investor filed a Complaint in the Court , against the Company to recover the $1,014,140 of the $1,069,279 in funds advanced to the Company. The Investor is seeking action for unjust enrichment, fraud and violations of the Delaware Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act. The Complaint also named as defendants in the action, Travellers and Mr. Hazout.
The Company, Travellers and Mr. Hazout retained counsel in Delaware and filed a Motion to Dismiss. Subsequently, the Court proposed a date of November 26, 2014 for the plaintiff to file his answering brief in response to this Motion to Dismiss and the Company to file its reply brief to the plaintiff’s answering brief, on or before December 12, 2014. These briefs were filed. On January 7, 2015, the Company filed a counterclaim for $120,000,000, seeking damages for failure to meet funding obligationsas a consequence of its reliance on the Investor advancing the funds which would have resulted in the Company not having had its equity investment diluted.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our 2014 Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
We have defaulted under the terms of some or all of our convertible financing arrangements, as disclosed under the heading “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our 2014 Form 10-K, which discussion is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. Exhibits
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| SILVER DRAGON RESOURCES |
| INC. |
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| Dated: May 14, 2015 |
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| By:/s/ Marc Hazout |
| Marc Hazout, |
| President and Chief Executive Officer |
| (principal executive, financial and |
| accounting officer) |
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