UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
o Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008.
o Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to .
Commission file number: 000-33255
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | 98-0342217 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Seestrasse 8, Zollikon, CH-8702, Switzerland
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
41 44 202 0080
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: none.
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: common stock (title of class), $0.001 par value.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933: Yes o No þ.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act: Yes o No þ.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes þ No o.
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K o.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act: smaller reporting company þ.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes þ No o.
The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock, $0.001 par value, held by non-affiliates (24,686,996 shares) was approximately $357,961 based on the average closing bid and asked prices ($0.0145) for the common stock on January 14, 2009.
At January 14, 2009, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $0.001 par value (the only class of voting stock), was 29,686,996.
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PART I. | ||||||
Item 1. Business | 3 | |||||
Item 1A. Risk Factors | 6 | |||||
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments | 9 | |||||
Item 2. Properties | 9 | |||||
Item 3. Legal Proceedings | 9 | |||||
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 9 | |||||
PART II. | ||||||
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | 9 | |||||
Item 6. Selected Financial Data | 11 | |||||
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 11 | |||||
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 17 | |||||
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | 17 | |||||
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 18 | |||||
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures (Item 9A (T)) | 18 | |||||
Item 9B. Other Information | 19 | |||||
PART III. | ||||||
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 20 | |||||
Item 11. Executive Compensation | 22 | |||||
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | 23 | |||||
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 23 | |||||
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services | 24 | |||||
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | 25 | |||||
Signatures | 26 | |||||
As used herein the terms “Company,” “it,” “its,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to Newtech Resources, Ltd., a Nevada corporation.
Corporate History
The Company was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 27, 1998. On June 30, 2000 the Company entered into an option agreement with Kaizen Food Corporation (“Kaizen”). The agreement granted the Company an option to exercise an exclusive license to manufacture, market, and sub-license the end products of pre-clinical trials in exchange for funding Kaizen’s research and development. On November 25, 2003 Kaizen placed the Company on notice that it was in default of its funding obligations under the terms of the option agreement. Since the Company was unable to remedy the default it abandoned the agreement with Kaizen.
Since the abandonment of the agreement with Kaizen we have had limited operations. Our sole officer and director devotes limited time and attention to the affairs of the Company.
The Company’s principal place of business is located at Seestrasse 8, Zollikon, CH-8702, Switzerland, and our telephone number is 41 44 202 0080.
The Company’s registered agent is InCorp Services, Inc., located at 375 North, Stephanie Street, Suite 1411 Henderson, Nevada, 89014.
The Company
The Company is in the process of considering business opportunities for merger or acquisition that might create value for its shareholders.
Selection of a Business
Management has adopted a conservative policy of seeking opportunities that it considers to be of exceptional quality. Therefore, we may have to wait some time before consummating a suitable transaction. Management recognizes that the higher the standards it imposes upon us, the greater may be its competitive disadvantage when vying with other acquiring interests or entities.
The Company does not intend to restrict its consideration to any particular business or industry segment, though management intends to continue its focus on opportunities related to natural resources. Due to our lack of financial resources, the scope and number of suitable business ventures is limited. We are therefore most likely to participate in a single business venture. Accordingly, the Company will not be able to diversify and will be limited to one merger or acquisition. The lack of diversification will prevent us from offsetting losses from one business opportunity against profits from another.
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The decision to participate in a specific business opportunity will be made upon management’s analysis of the quality of the opportunity’s management and personnel, the anticipated acceptability of products or marketing concepts, the merit of technological changes and numerous other factors which are difficult, if not impossible, to analyze through the application of any objective criteria. Further, it is anticipated that the historical operations of a specific venture may not necessarily be indicative of the potential for the future because of the necessity to substantially shift a marketing approach, expand operations, change product emphasis, change or substantially augment management, or make other changes. The Company will be partially dependent upon the management of any given business opportunity to identify such problems and to implement, or be primarily responsible for the implementation of required changes.
Since we may participate in a business opportunity with a newly organized business or with a business which is entering a new phase of growth, it should be emphasized that the Company may incur risk due to the failure of the target’s management to have proven its abilities or effectiveness, or the failure to establish a market for the target’s products or services, or the failure to realize profits.
The Company will not acquire or merge with any company for which audited financial statements cannot be obtained. Management anticipates that any opportunity in which we participate will present certain risks. Many of these risks cannot be adequately identified prior to selection of a specific opportunity. Our shareholders must therefore depend on the ability of management to identify and evaluate such risks. Further, in the case of some of the opportunities available to us, it may be anticipated that some of such opportunities are yet to develop as going concerns or that some of such opportunities are in the development stage in that same have not generated significant revenues from principal business activities prior to our participation.
Acquisition of Business
Implementation of a structure for any particular business acquisition may involve a merger, consolidation, reorganization, joint venture, franchise or licensing agreement with another corporation or entity. The Company may also purchase stock or assets of an existing business. On the completion of a transaction, it is possible that present management and shareholders of the Company would not remain in control of the Company. Further, our sole officer and director may, as part of the terms of any transaction, resign, to be replaced by new officers and directors without a vote of our shareholders.
We anticipate that any securities issued in any such reorganization would be issued in reliance on exemptions from registration under applicable federal and state securities laws. However, in certain circumstances, as a negotiated element of any transaction, the Company may agree to register securities either at the time a transaction is consummated, under certain conditions, or at a specified time thereafter. The issuance of substantial additional securities and their potential sale into any trading market may have a depressive effect on such market.
While the actual terms of a transaction to which the Company may be a party cannot be predicted, it may be expected that the parties to a business transaction will find it desirable to avoid the creation of a taxable event and thereby structure the acquisition in a so called “tax-free” reorganization under Section 368(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). In order to obtain tax-free treatment under the Code, it may be necessary for the owners of the acquired business to own 80% or more of the voting stock of the surviving entity. In such event, our shareholders would retain less than 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the surviving entity, which could result in significant dilution in the equity of such shareholders.
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Our due diligence process will require that management meet personally with the personnel involved in any given transaction, visit and inspect material facilities, obtain independent analysis or verification of the information provided, check references for management and key persons, and take other reasonable investigative measures, to the extent of our limited financial resources and management expertise.
The manner in which we participate in an opportunity will depend on the nature of the opportunity, the respective needs and desires of the Company and other parties, the management of the opportunity, and the our relative negotiating strengths. Negotiations that involve mergers or acquisitions will focus on the percentage of the Company that the target company shareholders would acquire in exchange for their shareholdings in the target company. Depending upon, among other things, the target company’s assets and liabilities, our shareholders will in all likelihood hold a lesser percentage ownership interest in the Company following any merger or acquisition. The percentage ownership may be subject to significant reduction in the event the Company acquires a target company with substantial assets. Any merger or acquisition effected by the Company can be expected to have a significant dilutive effect on the percentage of shares held by our current shareholders.
Operation of Business after Acquisition
The Company’s operation following its merger or acquisition of a business will be dependent on the nature of the business and the interest acquired. We are unable to determine at this time whether the Company will be in control of the business or whether present management will be in control of the Company following the acquisition. We may expect that any future business will present various challenges that cannot be predicted at the present time.
Competition
We will be involved in intense competition with other business entities to obtain a suitable business opportunity many of which competitors will have a considerable edge over us by virtue of their stronger financial resources and prior experience in business.
Marketability
As we currently are not involved in selling products or services, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in marketing any such products or services or whether a market will develop.
Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises, Concessions, Royalty Agreements and Labor Contracts
We currently have no patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts.
Governmental and Environmental Regulation
The Company cannot anticipate the government regulations, if any, to which it may be subject until it has acquired an interest in a business. The use of assets to conduct a business that the Company may acquire could subject it to environmental, public health and safety, land use, trade, or other governmental regulations and state or local taxation. Our selection of a business in which to acquire an interest will include an effort to ascertain, to the extent of the limited resources of the Company, the effects of any government regulation on the prospective business of the Company. However, in certain circumstances, such as the acquisition of an interest in a new or start-up business activity, it may not be possible to predict with any degree of accuracy the impact of government regulation.
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Research and Development
We spent no amounts on research and development activities during either of the last two fiscal years.
Employees
The Company is a development stage company and currently has no employees. Kurt Dalmata, our sole officer and director, manages the Company. We look to Mr. Dalmata for his entrepreneurial skills and talents. Management uses consultants, attorneys and accountants as necessary and does not plan to engage any full-time employees in the near future.
Reports to Security Holders
The Company’s annual report contains audited financial statements. We are not required to deliver an annual report to security holders and will not automatically deliver a copy of the annual report to our security holders unless a request is made for such delivery. We file all of our required reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). The public may read and copy any materials that are filed by the Company with the Commission at the Commission’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at (800) SEC-0330. The statements and forms filed by us with the Commission have also been filed electronically and are available for viewing or copy on the Commission maintained Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission. The Internet address for this site can be found at http://www.sec.gov.
The Company’s operations and securities are subject to a number of risks. Below we have identified and discussed the material risks that we are likely to face. Should any of the following risks occur, they will adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations as well as the future trading price and/or the value of our securities.
Risks Related to the Company’s Business
Our future operating results are highly uncertain. Before deciding to invest in us or to maintain or increase your investment, you should carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to the other information contained in this annual report. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be seriously harmed. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.
We have a history of significant operating losses and such losses may continue in the future.
Since our inception in 1998, our expenses have substantially exceeded our revenue, resulting in continuing losses and an accumulated deficit of $1,314,223 at August 31, 2008. During the twelve months ended August 31, 2008, we recorded a net loss of $102,218. The Company has never realized revenue from operations. We will continue to incur operating losses as we maintain our search for a suitable business opportunity and satisfy our ongoing disclosure requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”). Such continuing losses could result in a decrease in share value.
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The Company’s limited financial resources cast severe doubt on our ability to acquire a profitable business opportunity.
The Company’s future operation is dependent upon the acquisition of a profitable business opportunity. However, the prospect of such an acquisition is doubtful due to the Company’s limited financial resources. Since we have no current business opportunity, the Company is not in a position to improve this financial condition through debt or equity offerings. Therefore, this limitation may act as a deterrent in future negotiations with prospective acquisition candidates. Should we be unable to acquire a profitable business opportunity the Company will, in all likelihood, be forced to cease operations.
Risks Related to the Company’s Stock
The market for our stock is limited and our stock price may be volatile.
The market for our common stock has been limited due to low trading volume and the small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. Because of the limitations of our market and volatility of the market price of our stock, investors may face difficulties in selling shares at attractive prices when they want to. The average daily trading volume for our stock has varied significantly from week to week and from month to month, and the trading volume often varies widely from day to day.
The Company does not pay cash dividends.
The Company does not pay cash dividends. We have not paid any cash dividends since inception and have no intention of paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends would be at the discretion of our board of directors and would depend on, among other things, future earnings, our operating and financial condition, our capital requirements, and general business conditions. Therefore, shareholders should not expect any type of cash flow from their investment.
We incur significant expenses as a result of being quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board, which may negatively impact our financial performance.
We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses as a result of being listed on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the Commission, has required changes in corporate governance practices of public companies. Our compliance with these laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as discussed in the following risk factor, has increased our expenses, including our legal and accounting costs, and has made some activities more time-consuming and costly. As a result, there has been an increase in legal, accounting and certain other expenses, which has negatively impacted our financial performance and may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
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Our internal controls over financial reporting are not considered effective, which may result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and in turn have an adverse effect on our stock price.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 we are required to furnish a report by our management on our internal controls over financial reporting. Such report must contain, among other matters, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the year, including a statement as to whether or not our internal controls over financial reporting are effective. This assessment must include disclosure of any material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting identified by management. As we have been unable assert that our internal controls are fully effective at this time, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.
The Company’s shareholders may face significant restrictions on their stock.
The Company’s stock differs from many stocks in that it is a “penny stock.” The Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks” including, but not limited to, those rules from the Securities Act as follows:
3a51-1 which defines penny stock as, generally speaking, those securities which are not listed on either NASDAQ or a national securities exchange and are priced under $5, excluding securities of issuers that have net tangible assets greater than $2 million if they have been in operation at least three years, greater than $5 million if in operation less than three years, or average revenue of at least $6 million for the last three years;
15g-1 which outlines transactions by broker/dealers which are exempt from 15g-2 through 15g-6 as those whose commissions from traders are lower than 5% total commissions;
15g-2 which details that brokers must disclose risks of penny stock on Schedule 15G;
15g-3 which details that broker/dealers must disclose quotes and other information relating to the penny stock market;
15g-4 which explains that compensation of broker/dealers must be disclosed;
15g-5 which explains that compensation of persons associated in connection with penny stock sales must be disclosed;
15g-6 which outlines that broker/dealers must send out monthly account statements; and
15g-9 which defines sales practice requirements.
Since the Company’s securities constitute a “penny stock” within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and our securities. Because these rules provide regulatory burdens upon broker-dealers, they may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their securities in any market that may develop; the rules themselves may limit the market for penny stocks. Additionally, the market among dealers may not be active. Investors in penny stock often are unable to sell stock back to the dealer that sold them the stock. The mark-ups or commissions charged by the broker-dealers may be greater than any profit a seller may make. Because of large dealer spreads, investors may be unable to sell the stock immediately back to the dealer at the same price the dealer sold the stock to the investor. In some cases, the stock may fall quickly in value. Investors may be unable to reap any profit from any sale of the stock, if they can sell it at all.
Shareholders should be aware that, according to Commission Release No. 34-29093 dated April 17, 1991, the market for penny stocks has suffered from patterns of fraud and abuse. These patterns include:
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· | control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; |
· | manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; |
· | “boiler room” practices involving high pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; |
· | excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and |
· | the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the inevitable collapse of those prices with consequent investor losses. |
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company currently maintains its offices at Seestrasse 8, Zollikon, CH-8702, Switzerland. The Company pays no rent for the use of this address. The Company does not believe that it will need to maintain an office at any time in the foreseeable future in order to carry out the plan of operation described herein.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is currently not a party to any pending legal proceeding.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of the period covered by this report.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company’s common stock is quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board, a service maintained by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. under the symbol “NTHR”. Trading in the common stock in the over-the-counter market has been limited and sporadic and the quotations set forth below are not necessarily indicative of actual market conditions. Further, these prices reflect inter-dealer prices without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission, and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions. The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low bid prices for the common stock as reported each quarterly period within the last two fiscal years.
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Bid Prices within the l ast Two Years | |||
Year | Quarter Ended | High | Low |
2008 | August 31 | $0.02 | $0.01 |
May 31 | $0.02 | $0.01 | |
February 28 | $0.02 | $0.01 | |
2007 | November 30 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
August 31 | $0.02 | $0.01 | |
May 31 | $0.05 | $0.02 | |
February 28 | $0.03 | $0.02 | |
2006 | November 30 | $0.03 | $0.02 |
Capital Stock
The following is a summary of the material terms of the Company’s capital stock. This summary is subject to and qualified by our articles of incorporation and bylaws.
Common Stock
As of January 14, 2009, there were 30 shareholders of record holding a total of 29,686,996 shares of fully paid and non-assessable common stock of the 30,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, authorized. The board of directors believes that the number of beneficial owners is greater than the number of record holders because a portion of our outstanding common stock is held in broker “street names” for the benefit of individual investors. The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the common stock have no preemptive rights and no right to convert their common stock into any other securities. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock.
Preferred Stock
None.
Warrants
None.
Stock Options
None.
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Dividends
The Company has not declared any cash dividends since inception and does not anticipate paying any dividends in the near future. The payment of dividends is within the discretion of the board of directors and will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, and other relevant factors. There are no restrictions that currently limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock other than those generally imposed by applicable state law.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The Company’s transfer agent and registrar is Interwest Transfer, 1981 E Murray-Holladay Road, Holladay, Utah, 84117. Their phone number is (801) 272-9294.
Purchases of Equity Securities made by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
None.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not required.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this current report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this current report. Our fiscal year end is August 31.
Discussion and Analysis
The Company’s plan of operation for the coming year is to identify and acquire or develop a revenue producing business through merger or acquisition. We do not plan to limit our options to any particular industry, but will evaluate each opportunity on its merits.
We have not yet entered into any agreement, nor do we have any commitment or understanding to enter into or become engaged in any transaction, as of the date of this filing.
The Company’s plan of operation will require $100,000 in funding over the next 12 months which funding is not currently available. Should we merge with or acquire a suitable business opportunity within the next 12 months our funding requirements will change.
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During the year ended August 31, 2008, our operations were limited to the process of identifying a prospective business opportunity for merger or acquisition and satisfying continuous public disclosure requirements.
The Company has been funded since inception through private debt or equity placements or by major shareholders in the form of loans. Virtually all of the capital raised to date has been allocated for general and administrative costs or financial obligations tied to the now defunct option agreement with Kaizen Food Corporation.
We do not expect to receive revenues within the next twelve months of operation or ever since we have yet to acquire a business opportunity, which opportunity if acquired may or may not produce revenue. Accordingly, we expect to continue to operate at a loss.
Net Losses
For the period from July 27, 1998, the date of inception, to August 31, 2008, the Company recorded net losses of $1,314,233. Net losses for the year ended August 31, 2008 were $102,218 as compared to $102,047 for the year ended August 31, 2007. The Company’s net losses are attributable to general and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses include financing costs, accounting costs, consulting fees, leases, employment costs, professional fees and costs associated with the preparation of disclosure documentation.
We did not generate any revenues during the comparable year end periods. The Company expects to incur losses through the fiscal year ended 2009 and, due to the nature of our search for a suitable business opportunity for development, we cannot determine whether we will ever generate revenues from operations.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The Company has a prospective income tax benefit resulting from a net operating loss carryforward and start up costs that will offset any future operating profit.
Impact of Inflation
The Company believes that inflation has had a negligible effect on operations over the past three years.
Capital Expenditures
The Company expended no significant amounts on capital expenditures for the period from inception to August 31, 2008.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company is in the development stage and, since inception, has experienced significant changes in liquidity, capital resources, and stockholders’ equity.
Return to Table of ContentsAs of August 31, 2008, the Company had current and total assets of $337 and a working capital deficit of $340,435. Our assets consist of solely of cash on hand. The Company had current and total liabilities of $340,772, consisting of $63,161 in accounts payable and $277,611 in amounts due to related parties. Net stockholders’ deficit in the Company was $340,435 at August 31, 2008.
Cash flow used in operating activities was $1,032,413 for the period from inception to August 31, 2008. Cash flow used in operating activities for the year ended August 31, 2008 was $66,499 as compared to $65,437 for the year ended August 31, 2007. The cash flow used in operating activities in the current period was due to net losses which were partially offset by increase due to related parties of $25,000 as well as increases in accounts payable of $10,719.
Cash flow provided by financing activities was $1,032,750 for the period from inception to August 31, 2008. Cash flow provided by financing activities for the year ended August 31, 2008 was $66,000 as compared to $62,000 for the year ended August 31, 2007. Cash flow provided by financing activities in the current period was due to advances from related parties of $64,000 and proceeds from common share subscriptions of $10,000 which was partially offset by repayments to related parties of $8,000.
The Company has had no cash flows from investing activities since inception.
The Company’s current assets are insufficient to conduct its intended plan of operation over the next twelve months and it will have to realize debt or equity financing to fund its operations. We have no current commitments or arrangements with respect to funding or immediate sources of funding. Further, no assurances can be given that funding would be available or available to us on acceptable terms. Therefore, our stockholders would be the most likely source of new funding in the form of loans or equity placements though none have made any commitment for future investment and we have no agreement formal or otherwise. Our inability to obtain funding would have a material adverse affect on our plan of operation.
The Company had no formal long term lines or credit or other bank financing arrangements as of August 31, 2008.
The Company does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
The Company has no defined benefit plan or contractual commitment with any of its officers or directors.
The Company has no current plans for any significant purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.
The Company has no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of August 31, 2008, we have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Return to Table of ContentsGoing Concern
The Company’s auditors have noted substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as a result of an accumulated deficit of $1,314,223 as of August 31, 2008. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is subject to the ability of the Company to realize a profit and/or obtain funding from outside sources. Management’s plan to address the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern includes: (i) obtaining funding from private placement sources; (ii) obtaining additional funding from the sale of the Company’s securities; (iii) establishing revenues from prospective business opportunities; and (iv) obtaining loans and grants from various financial institutions where possible. Although management believes that it will be able to obtain the necessary funding to allow the Company to remain a going concern through the methods discussed above, there can be no assurances that such methods will prove successful.
Forward Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition
The statements contained in the section titled “Results of Operations” and “Description of Business”, with the exception of historical facts, are forward looking statements. A safe-harbor provision may not be applicable to the forward looking statements made in this current report. Forward looking statements reflect our current expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance, and achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
· | our anticipated financial performance and business plan; |
· | the sufficiency of existing capital resources; |
· | our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations; |
· | uncertainties related to the Company’s future business prospects; |
· | the ability of the Company to generate revenues to fund future operations; |
· | the volatility of the stock market and; and |
· | general economic conditions. |
We wish to caution readers that our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated including the factors set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this report. We also wish to advise readers not to place any undue reliance on the forward looking statements contained in this report, which reflect our beliefs and expectations only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise these forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances or any changes in our beliefs or expectations, other that is required by law.
Return to Table of ContentsStock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. In January 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No. 123R. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and instead generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. We use the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock-based awards under SFAS No. 123R, consistent with that used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. We have elected the modified prospective transition method as permitted by SFAS No. 123R and accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective transition method requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for all new and unvested stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plan shares that are ultimately expected to vest as the requisite service is rendered beginning on January 1, 2006, the first day of our fiscal year 2006. Stock-based compensation expense for awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 is based on the grant date fair-value as determined under the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123.Prior to the adoption of SFAS No 123R, we measured compensation expense for our employee stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25. We applied the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, as if the fair-value-based method had been applied in measuring compensation expense. Under APB Opinion No. 25, when the exercise price of our employee stock options was equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recognized.
We account for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and the conclusions reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) in Issue No. 96-18. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by EITF 96-18.
Critical Accounting Policies
In the notes to the audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2008 included herein the Company discusses those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and its financial position. The Company believes that the accounting principles utilized by us conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The preparation of financial statements requires Company management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and other facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable, and the results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. The actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Return to Table of ContentsRecent Accounting Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts. SFAS No. 163 clarifies how SFAS No. 60, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises, applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises, and addresses the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claim liabilities. It requires expanded disclosures about contracts, and recognition of claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also requires disclosure about (a) the risk-management activities used by an insurance enterprise to evaluate credit deterioration in its insured financial obligations, and (b) the insurance enterprise's surveillance or watch list. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 163.
In May 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP APB 14-1”). FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon either mandatory or optional conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, “Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt issued with Stock Purchase Warrants.”
Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We will adopt FSP APB 14-1 beginning in the first quarter of 2009, and this standard must be applied on a retrospective basis. We are evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 will have on our financial position and results of operations.
On May 8, 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which will provide framework for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. With the issuance of SFAS No. 162, the GAAP hierarchy for nongovernmental entities will move from auditing literature to accounting literature. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 162 on its financial position and results of operations.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP 142-3”). FSP 142-3 amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. FSP 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that FSP 142-3 will have on our financial statements.
In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS 161 which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to provide an enhanced understanding of an entity’s use of derivative instruments, how they are accounted for under SFAS 133 and their effect on the entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for the period beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently reviewing the effect, if any, that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s financial statements.
Return to Table of ContentsITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Our audited financial statements for the years ended August 31, 2008 and 2007 are attached hereto as F-1 through F-15.
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NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
Index to Financial Statements
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-3
Balance Sheets F-4
Statements of Operations F-5
Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) F-6
Statements of Cash Flows F-8
Notes to Financial Statements F-9
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors
Newtech Resources, Ltd.
Zollikon, Switzerland
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Newtech Resources, Ltd. as of August 31, 2008, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year then ended and for the cumulative period from inception to August 31, 2008. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of Newtech Resources, Ltd. as of August 31, 2007 were audited by other auditors whose report dated December 7, 2007, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, audits of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Newtech Resources, Ltd. as of August 31, 2008, and the results of their operations, cash flows and changes in stockholders’ deficit for the year then ended and for the cumulative period from inception to August 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has not generated any revenues and suffered losses from operations since inception that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are described in note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Chisholm Bierwolf & Nilson, LLC
Chisholm Bierwolf & Nilson, LLC
Bountiful, Utah
January 14, 2009
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Newtech Resources Ltd.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Newtech Resources Ltd. as of August 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Newtech Resources Ltd. as of August 31, 2007, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company’s revenue generating activities are not in place and the Company has incurred losses since inception. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ JONES SIMKINS, P.C.
JONES SIMKINS, P.C.
Logan, Utah
December 7, 2007
F-3
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD. | ||||
(A Development Stage Company) | ||||
BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
August 31, | August 31, | |||
2008 | 2007 | |||
$ | $ | |||
ASSETS | ||||
Current assets - cash | 337 | 836 | ||
Total current assets | 337 | 836 | ||
Total assets | 337 | 836 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Accounts payable | 63,161 | 52,442 | ||
Due to related parties | 277,611 | 196,611 | ||
Total current liabilities | 340,772 | 249,053 | ||
Total liabilities | 340,772 | 249,053 | ||
Commitments | ||||
Stockholders' deficit: | ||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares | ||||
authorized, 29,686,996 shares issued and outstanding | 29,687 | 29,687 | ||
Share subscriptions | 10,000 | - | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 934,101 | 934,101 | ||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | (1,314,223) | (1,212,005) | ||
Total stockholders' deficit | (340,435) | (248,217) | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | 337 | 836 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-4
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD. | ||||||
(A Development Stage Company) | ||||||
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||
Year ended | From inception on July 27, 1998 through | |||||
August 31, | August 31, | August 31, | ||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||
Revenue | - | - | - | |||
General and administrative costs | 102,218 | 102,047 | 1,346,148 | |||
Gain on forgiveness of debt | - | - | (31,925) | |||
Loss before income taxes | (102,218) | (102,047) | (1,314,223) | |||
Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | |||
Net income (loss) | (102,218) | (102,047) | (1,314,223) | |||
Loss per common share - basic and diluted | (0.00) | (0.00) | ||||
Weighted average common shares - | ||||||
basic and diluted | 29,686,996 | 29,686,996 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-5
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD. | |||||||||||
(A Developmental Stage Company) | |||||||||||
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||||||
From inception on July 27, 1998 through August 31, 2008 | |||||||||||
Deficit | |||||||||||
Accumulated | |||||||||||
Additional | During the | ||||||||||
Common Stock | Share | Paid-in | Development | ||||||||
Shares | Amount | Subscriptions | Capital | Stage | Total | ||||||
Balance at July 27, 1998 (date of inception) | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Issuance of common stock to founders for cash | 2,750,000 | 2,750 | - | - | - | 2,750 | |||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 8,250,000 | 8,250 | - | 74,250 | - | 82,500 | |||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 60,000 | 60 | - | 149,940 | - | 150,000 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (134,464) | (134,464) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 1999 | 11,060,000 | 11,060 | - | 224,190 | (134,464) | 100,786 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (126,944) | (126,944) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2000 | 11,060,000 | 11,060 | - | 224,190 | (261,408) | (26,158) | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (167,562) | (167,562) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2001 | 11,060,000 | 11,060 | - | 224,190 | (428,970) | (193,720) | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (252,690) | (252,690) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2002 | 11,060,000 | 11,060 | - | 224,190 | (681,660) | (446,410) | |||||
Issuance of common stock for related | |||||||||||
party notes payable and accrued expenses | 1,483,871 | 1,484 | - | 542,741 | - | 544,225 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (137,136) | (137,136) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2003 | 12,543,871 | 12,544 | - | 766,931 | (818,796) | (39,321) | |||||
Issuance of common stock for accounts payable | 143,125 | 143 | - | 14,170 | - | 14,313 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (20,596) | (20,596) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2004 | 12,686,996 | $ | 12,687 | $ | - | $ | 781,101 | $ | (839,392) | $ | (45,604) |
F-6
Continued | |||||||||||
Balance at August 31, 2004 | 12,686,996 | $ | 12,687 | $ | - | $ | 781,101 | $ | (839,392) | $ | (45,604) |
Issuance of common stock for cash | 16,000,000 | 16,000 | - | 144,000 | - | 160,000 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (170,477) | (170,477) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2005 | 28,686,996 | 28,687 | - | 925,101 | (1,009,869) | (56,081) | |||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | - | 9,000 | - | 10,000 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (100,089) | (100,089) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2006 | 29,686,996 | 29,687 | - | 934,101 | (1,109,958) | (146,170) | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (102,047) | (102,047) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2007 | 29,686,996 | $ | 29,687 | $ | - | $ | 934,101 | $ | (1,212,005) | $ | (248,217) |
Share subscriptions received | - | - | 10,000 | - | - | 10,000 | |||||
Net loss | - | - | - | - | (102,218) | (102,218) | |||||
Balance at August 31, 2008 | 29,686,996 | $ | 29,687 | $ | 10,000 | $ | 934,101 | $ | (1,314,223) | $ | (340,435) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-7
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD. | ||||||
(A Development Stage Company) | ||||||
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||
Year Ended | From inception on July 27, 1998 through | |||||
August 31, | August 31, | August 31, | ||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net loss | (102,218) | (102,047) | (1,314,223) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||||
used in operating activities: | ||||||
Gain on forgiveness of debt | - | - | (31,925) | |||
Increase (decrease) in due to related parties | 25,000 | 30,000 | 122,111 | |||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | ||||||
and accrued liabilities | 10,719 | 6,610 | 191,624 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (66,499) | (65,437) | (1,032,413) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | - | - | - | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Related party notes payable | - | - | 460,000 | |||
Advances from related parties | 64,000 | 62,000 | 165,500 | |||
Repayments to related parties | (8,000) | - | (8,000) | |||
Share subscriptions | 10,000 | - | 10,000 | |||
Issuance of common stock | - | - | 405,250 | |||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 66,000 | 62,000 | 1,032,750 | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | (499) | (3,437) | 337 | |||
Cash beginning of year | 836 | 4,273 | - | |||
Cash, end of year | 337 | 836 | 337 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-8
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 1 – Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
(a) Organization
The Company was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 27, 1998 (date of inception). The Company proposes to seek business ventures that will allow for long-term growth. Further, the Company is considered a development stage company as defined in SFAS No. 7 and has not, thus far, commenced planned principal operations.
(b) Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the basis of a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated any revenues or completed development of any commercially acceptable products or services to date, has a working capital deficit of $340,435 at August 31, 2008 and has incurred losses of $1,314,223 since inception, and further significant losses are expected to be incurred in its development stage. The Company will depend almost exclusively on outside capital through the issuance of common shares, and advances from related parties to finance ongoing operating losses. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on raising additional capital and ultimately on generating future profitable operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise the necessary funds when needed to finance its ongoing costs. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relative to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
(b) Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(c) Income Taxes
The Company follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes in accordance with SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax balances. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantially enacted tax rates expected to apply to the taxable income in the years in which those differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
F-9
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(c) Income Taxes (continued)
The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the date of enactment or substantive enactment. As of August 31, 2008, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards; however, due to the uncertainty of realization the Company has provided a full valuation allowance for the deferred tax assets resulting from these loss carryforwards.
(d) Loss per Share
The Company computes loss per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share” which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the statement of operations. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including stock options and warrants, using the treasury method, and preferred stock, using the if-converted method. Dilutive loss per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. The Company had no common stock equivalents outstanding at August 31, 2008 and 2007.
For the Year Ended | For the Year Ended | ||||
August 31, 2008 | August 31, 2007 | ||||
Basic Earnings per share: | |||||
Income (Loss) (numerator) | $ (102,218) | $ (102,047) | |||
Shares (denominator) | 29,686,996 | 29,686,996 | |||
Per Share Amount | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) | |||
Fully Diluted Earnings per share: | |||||
Income (Loss) (numerator) | $ (102,218) | $ (102,047) | |||
Shares (denominator) | 29,686,996 | 29,686,996 | |||
Per Share Amount | $ (0.00) | $ (0.00) |
(e) Financial Instruments
In accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” the Company has determined the estimated fair value of financial instruments using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying values of cash, accounts payable, and amounts due to a related party approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of the instruments.
F10
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(f) Stock-Based Compensation
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. In January 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 107, which provides supplemental implementation guidance for SFAS No. 123R. SFAS No. 123R eliminates the ability to account for stock-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method under Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and instead generally requires that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton (“BSM”) option-pricing model to determine the fair-value of stock-based awards under SFAS No. 123R, consistent with that used for pro forma disclosures under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. The Company has elected the modified prospective transition method as permitted by SFAS No. 123R and accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123R. The modified prospective transition method requires that stock-based compensation expense be recorded for all new and unvested stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plan shares that are ultimately expected to vest as the requisite service is rendered beginning on January 1, 2006 the first day of the Company’s fiscal year 2006. Stock-based compensation expense for awards granted prior to January 1, 2006 is based on the grant date fair-value as determined under the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company measured compensation expense for its employee stock-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25. The Company applied the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure, as if the fair-value-based method had been applied in measuring compensation expense. Under APB Opinion No. 25, when the exercise price of the Company’s employee stock options was equal to the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant, no compensation expense was recognized.
The Company accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and the conclusions reached by the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) in Issue No. 96-18. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services as defined by EITF 96-18.
F-11
NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(g) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 163, Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts. SFAS No. 163 clarifies how SFAS No. 60, Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises, applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts issued by insurance enterprises, and addresses the recognition and measurement of premium revenue and claim liabilities. It requires expanded disclosures about contracts, and recognition of claim liability prior to an event of default when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. It also requires disclosure about (a) the risk-management activities used by an insurance enterprise to evaluate credit deterioration in its insured financial obligations, and (b) the insurance enterprise's surveillance or watch list. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 163.
In May 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP APB 14-1”). FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon either mandatory or optional conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, “Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt issued with Stock Purchase Warrants.”
Additionally, FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We will adopt FSP APB 14-1 beginning in the first quarter of 2009, and this standard must be applied on a retrospective basis. We are evaluating the impact the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 will have on our financial position and results of operations.
On May 8, 2008, FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which will provide framework for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities. With the issuance of SFAS No. 162, the GAAP hierarchy for nongovernmental entities will move from auditing literature to accounting literature. The Company is currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 162 on its financial position and results of operations.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP 142-3”). FSP 142-3 amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. FSP 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, that FSP 142-3 will have on our financial statements.
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NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
(g) Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
In March 2008, FASB issued SFAS 161 which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to provide an enhanced understanding of an entity’s use of derivative instruments, how they are accounted for under SFAS 133 and their effect on the entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective for the period beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently reviewing the effect, if any, that the adoption of this statement will have on the Company’s financial statements.
Note 3 – Due to Related Parties
Related party payables consist of the following:
August 31, | August 31, | |||
2008 | 2007 | |||
Unsecured payable to a shareholder with no specific terms and due on demand | $ | 277,611 | $ | 196,611 |
Note 4 – Related Party Transactions
The following represents related party transactions paid or accrued during the years ended August 31, 2008 and August 31, 2007.
Year Ended | ||||
August 31, | August 31, | |||
2008 | 2007 | |||
Loans received from a company with a director in common | $ | 8,000 | $ | - |
Loans paid to a company with a director in common | 8,000 | - | ||
Loans received from a shareholder | 56,000 | 62,000 | ||
Rent charged by a shareholder | 30,000 | 30,000 | ||
Rent paid to a shareholder | 5,000 | - |
The above transactions are in the normal course of operation and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
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NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 5 – Income Taxes
The Company accounts for its income taxes in accordance with the FASB No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” As of August 31, 2008, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards that may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income. Availability of loss usage is subject to change of ownership limitations under Internal Revenue Code 382. Future tax benefits which may arise as a result of these losses have not been recognized in these financial statements, as their realization is determined not likely to occur and accordingly, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset relating to these tax loss carryforwards.
The provision for income tax expense consists of the following:
August 31, | August 31, | |||
2008 | 2007 | |||
Current Federal income tax- Federal and State | $ | - | $ | - |
Net operating loss | $ | 54,800 | $ | 34,000 |
Less, change in valuation allowance | (54,800) | (34,000) | ||
Net provision for income tax | $ | - | $ | - |
The cumulative tax effect at the expected rate of 34% of significant items comprising our net deferred tax amount is as follows:
August 31, | August 31, | |||
2008 | 2007 | |||
Deferred tax asset attributable to: | ||||
Start up costs | $ | 446,800 | $ | 392,000 |
Less, valuation allowance | (446,800) | (392,000) | ||
Net deferred tax asset | $ | - | $ | - |
At August 31, 2008 the Company had start up costs of $1,314,223 that will begin to be amortized at such time as the Company’s operations commence.
Note 6 – Capital Stock
During the year ended August 31, 2008, the Company received $10,000 for common share subscriptions.
There were no changes in share capital for the year ended August 31, 2008 and 2007.
The Company has not issued any stock options or warrants to date.
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NEWTECH RESOURCES LTD.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Au gust 31, 2008 and 2007
Note 6 – Capital Stock (continued)
Since inception:
· | In fiscal 1999, the Company issued 2,750,000 shares of common stock for cash of $2,750. |
· | In fiscal 1999, the Company issued 8,250,000 shares of common stock for cash of $82,500. |
· | In fiscal 1999, the Company issued 60,000 shares of common stock for cash of $150,000. |
· | In fiscal 2003, the Company issued 1,483,871 shares of common stock in exchange for related party notes payable and accrued interest of $460,000 and $84,225, respectively. |
· | In fiscal 2004, the Company issued 143,125 shares of common stock in exchange for accounts payable of $14,313. |
· | In fiscal 2005, the Company issued 16,000,000 shares of common stock for cash of $160,000. |
· | In fiscal 2006, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock for cash of $10,000. |
Note 7 – Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Actual amounts paid for interest and income taxes for the years ended August 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:
Year ended | From inception on July 27, 1998 through | |||||
August 31, | August 31, | August 31, | ||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | ||||
Interest | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Non cash financing activities:
· | During the years ended August 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company did not have any other significant non-cash transactions. |
· | Since inception: |
o | The Company has issued $1,483,871 shares of common stock in exchange for related party notes payable and accrued interest of $460,000 and $84,225, respectively. |
o | The Company has issued 143,125 shares of common stock in exchange for accounts payable of $14,313. |
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES (ITEM 9A (T))
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this annual report, an evaluation was carried out by the Company’s management, with the participation of the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)) as of August 31, 2008. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information was not accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our ineffectiveness in disclosure controls and procedures led to the untimely filing of this current annual report.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process, under the supervision of the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial statements for external purposes in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
· | Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company’s assets; |
· | Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and the board of directors; and |
· | Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, which assessment identified a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that creates a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement in annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Since the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting did identify a material weakness, management considers its internal control over financial reporting to be ineffective.
Management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting had the following deficiency:
· | We were unable to maintain any segregation of duties within our business operations due to our reliance on a single individual fulfilling the role of sole officer and director. While this control deficiency did not result in any audit adjustments to our 2007 or 2008 interim or annual financial statements, it could have resulted in a material misstatement that might have been prevented or detected by a segregation of duties. Accordingly we have determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness. |
To the extent reasonably possible, given our limited resources, we will seek to separate the responsibilities of chief executive officer and chief financial officer, intending to rely on two or more individuals. We will also seek to expand our current board of directors to include additional individuals willing to perform directorial functions. Since the recited remedial actions will require that we hire or engage additional personnel, this material weakness may not be overcome in the near term due to our limited financial resources. Until such remedial actions can be realized, we will continue to rely on the advice of outside professionals and consultants.
This annual report does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. We were not required to have, nor have we, engaged our independent registered public accounting firm to perform an audit of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to the rules of the Commission that permit us to provide only management’s report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
During the period ended August 31, 2008, there has been no change in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Officers and Directors
The following table sets forth the name, age and position of each director and executive officer of the Company:
Officers and Directors Table | |||
Name | Age | Year | Positions Held |
Kurt Dalmata | 58 | 2008 | CEO, CFO, PAO, and director |
Kurt Dalmata has been engaged as an independent consultant for over ten years, based in Zurich, Switzerland. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, and project management. Prior to his current occupation, he was the Executive VP of Finance of the Siber Hegner Group, an international trading house with 1,700 employees. Prior to that he was an Associate Director of what was then UBS (Securities) Ltd., the London-based investment bank of UBS. He has over thirty years of experience working in various capacities in the banking and corporate sectors.
Mr. Dalmata obtained a Doctorate in Law from Vienna University in 1974 and an MBA from INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France, in 1976.
Mr. Dalmata has been the director of the Company since April of 2008 and our sole executive officer since September of 2008. Mr. Dalmata also serves as (i) an officer and director (September of 2008 to present) of Enwin Resources, Inc., an OTC:BB quoted company without operations, (ii) an officer (September of 2008 to present) and director (April of 2008 to present) of ASP Ventures Corp., an OTC:BB quoted company without operations, (iii) an officer and director of High End Ventures Corp. (September 2008 to present), and (iv) a director (September 2008 to present) of Hendrx Corp., an OTC:BB quoted company involved in the manufacture and sale of atmospheric water generators.
Term of Office
Our sole director has been appointed for a one year term to hold office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders or until removed from office in accordance with our bylaws. Our executive officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board.
Significant Employees
We have no significant employees other than our sole officer and director, Mr. Dalmata.
Director Independence
The Company is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board inter-dealer quotation system, which does not have director independence requirements. However, for purposes of determining director independence, we have applied the definitions set out in NASDAQ Rule 4200(a)(15). NASDAQ Rule 4200(a)(15) states that a director is not considered to be independent if he or she is also an executive officer or employee of the corporation. Accordingly, we do not consider Mr. Dalmata to be an independent director.
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Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the best of our knowledge, during the past five years, none of the following occurred with respect to a present or former director, executive officer, or employee: (i) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; (ii) any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offences); (iii) being subject to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his or her involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; and (iv) being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended or vacated.
Code of Ethics
The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics within the meaning of Item 406(b) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Code of Ethics applies to directors and senior officers, such as the principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller, and persons performing similar functions. The Company has incorporated a copy of our Code of Ethics as Exhibit 14 to this Form 10-K. Further, the Company’s Code of Ethics is available in print, at no charge, to any security holder who requests such information by contacting the Company.
Compliance with Section 16(A) of the Exchange Act
Based solely upon a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Company, we are aware of the following persons who, during the period ended August 31, 2008, failed to file, on a timely basis, reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
· | Abdul Majeed Ismail Ali Al Fahim failed to file a Form 3 and Form 5 despite being the beneficial owner of more than ten percent of the common stock of the Company. |
· | Nora Coccaro failed to file a Form 3 and Form 5 despite being a former officer and director of the Company. |
Board of Directors Committees
The board of directors has not established an audit committee. An audit committee typically reviews, acts on and reports to the board of directors with respect to various auditing and accounting matters, including the recommendations and performance of independent auditors, the scope of the annual audits, fees to be paid to the independent auditors, and internal accounting and financial control policies and procedures. Certain stock exchanges currently require companies to adopt a formal written charter that establishes an audit committee that specifies the scope of an audit committee’s responsibilities and the means by which it carries out those responsibilities. In order to be listed on any of these exchanges, the Company will be required to establish an audit committee.
The board of directors has not established a compensation committee.
Director Compensation
Directors currently are not reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs incurred in attending meetings nor are they compensated for their service as directors. The Company may adopt a provision for compensating directors for their services in the future.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Since the Company is in the development stage the objective of the Company’s compensation program was limited to providing cash compensation for services rendered by our former sole executive officer in the form of a consulting fee. The lack of funding and the resignation of our former sole executive officer subsequent to the fiscal period ended August 31, 2008 have caused us to reevaluate our executive compensation program.
Our current sole executive officer and director receives no form of compensation for his service to the Company. In the event the Company determines to compensate its executive officer in the future the amount of that consideration will be determined in accordance with market forces and availability of funding although we have no specific formula to determine compensatory amounts at this time. While we have deemed that the absence of a compensatory program at this time is appropriately suited for our current objectives, we may nevertheless implement a compensation program in the future to include a salary or fee for our executive officer and any additional future executive employees, which compensation may include options and other compensatory elements.
The following table provides summary information for the years ended August 31, 2008 and 2007 concerning cash and non-cash compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of (i) the chief executive officer and (ii) any other employee to receive compensation in excess of $100,000.
Summary Compensation Table | |||||||||
Name | Fiscal Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock Awards | Option | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation | Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation | All Other Compensation | Total |
Kurt Dalmata* | 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Nora Coccaro** | 2008 2007 | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | 36,500 29,1 00 | 36,500 29,100 |
* CEO, CFO and PAO appointed on September 8, 2008.
** Former CEO, CFO and PAO resigned on September 8, 2008.
Return to Table of ContentsITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the ownership of the Company’s 29,686,996 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of January 14, 2009, with respect to: (i) all directors; (ii) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent of our common stock; and (iii) our directors and executive officers as a group.
Ownership Table | |||
Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Ownership | Amount and nature of Beneficial Ownership | Percent of Class |
Common Stock | Kurt Dalmata - CEO, CFO, PAO and director Seestrasse 8, Zollikon, Switzerland CH-8072 | 0 | 0% |
Common Stock | Nora Coccaro - former CEO, CFO, PAO and director 2610-1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6E 3X2 | 0 | 0% |
Common Stock | Abdul Majeed Ismail Ali Al Fahim P.O. Box 44044, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 5,000,000 | 16.84% |
Common Stock | All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group | 0 | 0% |
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Except as disclosed below, none of our recent directors or executive officers, nor any proposed nominee for election as a director, nor any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights attached to all of our outstanding shares, nor any members of the immediate family (including spouse, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws) of any of the foregoing persons has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction since the beginning of our last fiscal year or in any presently proposed transaction which, in either case, has or will materially affect us.
· | Nora Coccaro, our former officer and director, wa s compensated in the amount of $36,500 during fiscal 2008 for services rendered. |
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP provided audit services to the Company in connection with its annual report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008. The aggregate fees billed by Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and a review of the Company’s quarterly financial statements was $12,000.
Jones Simkins, P.C. provided audit services to the Company in connection with its annual report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007. The aggregate fees billed by Jones Simkins, P.C. for the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements and a review of the Company’s quarterly financial statements was $25,000.
Audit Related Fees
Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP billed to the Company no fees in 2008 for professional services that are reasonably related to the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements that are not disclosed in “Audit Fees” above.
Jones Simkins, P.C. billed to the Company no fees in 2007 for professional services that are reasonably related to the audit or review of the Company’s financial statements that are not disclosed in “Audit Fees” above.
Tax Fees
Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP billed to the Company no fees in 2008 for professional services rendered in connection with the preparation of the Company’s tax returns for the period.
Jones Simkins, P.C. billed to the Company fees of $1,000 in 2007 for professional services rendered in connection with the preparation of the Company’s tax returns for the respective period.
Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP billed to the Company no fees in 2008 for other professional services rendered or any other services not disclosed above.
Jones Simkins, P.C. billed to the Company no fees in 2007 for other professional services rendered or any other services not disclosed above.
Audit Committee Pre-Approval
The Company does not have a standing audit committee. Therefore, all services provided to the Company by Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP and Jones Simkins, P.C., as detailed above, were pre-approved by the Company’s board of directors. Chisholm, Bierwolf & Nilson, LLP and Jones Simkins, P.C., performed all work only with their permanent full time employees.
Return to Table of ContentsITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Financial Statements
The following documents are filed under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” pages F-1 through F-15, and are included as part of this Form 10-K as the financial statements of the Company for the years ended August 31, 2008 and 2007:
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
Balance Sheets
Statements of Operations
Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Financial Statements
(b) Exhibits
The exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits on page 27 of this Form 10-K, and are incorporated herein by this reference.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules
We are not filing any financial statement schedules as part of this Form 10-K because such schedules are either not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or notes thereto.
Return to Table of ContentsIn accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized this 14th day of January 2009.
Newtech Resources, Ltd. /s/ Kurt Dalmata Kurt Dalmata Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer , Principal Accounting Officer |
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature | Title | Date |
/s/ Kurt Dalmata Kurt Dalmata | Director | January 14, 2009 |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No. Description
3(i) * Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on October 16, 2001).
3(ii) * By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB filed with the Commission on October 16, 2001).
14 * Code of Ethics adopted October 24, 2004 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-KSB/A filed with the Commission on September 13, 2005).
* Incorporated by reference to previous filings of the Company.
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