Property, plant and equipment at March 31, 2006 and 2005 consist of the following:
Depreciation expense was $371,240 and $197,942 for the periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
On July 27, 2005, the Company entered into an agreement with Bertil Akesson ("Akesson"), Le Président Directeur Général of Société Miniére de la Grande Ile and Société Malagese du Graphit (SOMAGRA) by which the Company will purchase 50% ownership of all SOMAGRA’s owned right and interest in mining claims and leases comprising the Ambatomitamba Graphite Mine and four contiguous graphite mines located in Madagascar as well as all equipment on site. Ownership will be unencumbered. The Company will operate under the name SOMAGRA.
By terms of the agreement, the Company will finance, manage, operate and develop the graphite mines.
Graphite Technology Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 7 – Deposit on Investment in Company, Investment in License Agreement and Other Assets Acquired (Continued)
Agreement between the Company, M. Bertil Akesson, Société Miniére de la Grande Ile, and SOMAGRA (Continued)
The purchase agreement calls for the Company to purchase this 50% ownership by payment of $3.0 million. The payment of the purchase price is to be paid by $1.2 million in cash, of which $300,000 has been paid and reflected as a deposit at March 31, 2006 and the balance of $900,000 which was paid subsequent to March 31, 2006. The additional $1.8 million is due at the earliest date after all governmental approvals, mining permits and licenses are secured through the issue of 1,669,067 shares of the Company’s common stock.
In addition, the Company entered into an agreement by which the Company will have the option to purchase the remaining 50% ownership of all SOMAGRA’s owned right and interest in mining claims and leases comprising the Ambatomitamba Graphite Mine and four contiguous graphite mines located in Madagascar as well as all equipment on site.
The option agreement calls for the Company to purchase this 50% ownership by payment of $3.0 million. The payment of the purchase price is to be paid by $1.2 million in cash and $1.8 million in equity. The $1.8 million in stock will be based on the then current market price of the Company’s stock. The $1.2 million in cash will be paid in 4 equal installments of $300,000 due July 1 of each year beginning in 2006. A lump sum interest payment of $75,000 will be paid with the first installment of $300,000 on July 1, 2006.
There is currently no mining activity. The Company is developing a mine operations plan with current activities limited to establishing pre-production mine processes.
Kearney Mine Acquisition
On June 1, 2005, the Company purchased the priority security lien interest held by Merchant over the assets of International Graphite Inc. (IGI), a Canadian private company and owner of mineral claims and leases partly comprising the "Kearney Graphite Mine" (Kearney), in Ontario, Canada, that IGI owned. The priority security interest arose from a default of loan and financial commitments to Merchant. The transaction value was deemed to have a worth of $1,250,000 for which Graphite negotiated with Merchant the issuance of 1,227,255 common shares in payment. By purchasing the security interest, the Company assured itself that it would control the disposition of the mine claims and leases through its secured creditor standing. The transaction was based in U.S. dollars.
On November 10, 2005, the Company entered into agreement with Carlant Holdings, which agreement was superseded by the Agreement of Purchase & Sale, dated March 9, 2006, between the Company, IGI and Crich Holdings & Buildings Ltd., by which the Company will purchase the mining claims and leases controlled by IGI. Consideration is (i) the cancellation of the above $1.25 million security interest the Company owns and that has been included in property, plant and equipment in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, (ii) CDN $125,000, (iii) Promissory Note in the principal amount of CDN
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 7 – Deposit on Investment in Company, Investment in License Agreement and Other Assets Acquired (Continued)
Kearney Mine Acquisition (Continued)
$480,010, and (iv) the issue of $437,000 U.S. "Equity Participation Units," convertible to common shares and warrants of the Company post the merger of the Company into BPK Resources, Inc. (See Note 2).
Purchase of Canadian Mining Equipment
A series of transactions by the Company resulted in purchasing title to Canadian mining equipment currently on site at Kearney.
Merchant Capital Group
On June 1, 2005, the Company issued 392,721 common shares valued at $400,000 to Merchant to purchase equipment at Kearney, subject to the Company satisfying a $375,000 prior claim on this equipment.
Bradford-Bachinski in Trust
On November 15, 2005, the Company became a guarantor of a loan between Graphite Lake Resources Ltd. ("GLRL") as Borrower and Bradford-Bachinski in Trust as Lender in the principal amount of $375,000, interest at 9%, maturing December 15, 2008. The Company expects to honor this guarantee and in turn own full title to all equipment at Kearney.
Agreement between the Company and Chenzhou Global Graphite Inc.
On October 13, 2005, the Company purchased a 37.125% interest in Chenzhou Global Graphite Inc. (a company incorporated in Hunan Province, China) ("Chenzhou") which was established during 2005 and continues to develop its business. Chenzhou has successfully developed patented purification technology which increases carbon levels of amorphous graphite. High level fixed carbon amorphous graphite (99.2+% fixed carbon) represents the potential for better and lower cost material solutions for numerous industrial applications. The Company and Chenzhou will collaborate to commercialize the product potential of the patented technology. In addition, Chenzhou has an agreement to become the majority owner and the licensed operator of a graphite mine in Jiangxi Province, China. Chenzhou will also have mining rights and licenses for mining amorphous graphite in Hunan Province. The transaction entailed a share exchange of 1,624,891 common shares issued by the Company for 3,712,500 common shares representing 37.125% ownership of Chenzhou (value of $1,652,186). The Company was also required to purchase an additional 787,500 shares, 7.875% ownership, for $350,000 cash.
On June 25, 2006, this agreement was modified to the extent that the Company released its ownership interest in Chenzhou in exchange for a license agreement.
The license agreement establishes the Company as the exclusive perpetual licensee, a collaborative developer of the technology and as the sole party to commercialize the
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 7 – Deposit on Investment in Company, Investment in License Agreement and Other Assets Acquired (Continued)
business potential of the technology. The Company negotiated the license in favor of surrendering its common equity interest and other financial commitments to Chenzhou. The license encompasses the exploitation of all of the assets of Chenzhou, which includes mine licenses as and when granted and mine properties controlled by Chenzhou. Payment of the license was accomplished by credit of 1,624,891 common shares issued previously by Graphite Technology Group, Inc., and $350,000 cash advances, resulting in 1,624,891 common equity shares in the capital stock of BPK Resources, Inc. and 23,764 Series D Preferred stock of BPK Resources, Inc. The Company has no continuing financial commitments to Chenzhou Global, however expects to continue financial assistance to further the development and commercialization of Chenzhou’s technology and mine development.
Chenzhou has the option to acquire a 55% economic interest in the Jin Chuan graphite mine, Jiangxi Province. The Company has the option, granted by Chenzhou, to purchase directly a 27.5% ownership of the Jin Chuan Graphite Mine. Chenzhou would purchase the remaining 27.5%, which purchase would comprise part of the license.
Agreements between the Company and Vinecrest Management Services Ltd., and Vincent Sheehan
On December 30, 2005, the board of directors approved the acquisition by the Company of mining claims and leases for graphite bearing properties located in Butt Township, Ontario, Canada. Certain of the acquired claims and leases constituted part of Kearney. Additional mining claims and leases that are contiguous to Kearney were also acquired. The mineral claims and leases have been acquired by the Company in two separate transactions, one with Vinecrest Management Services, Ltd., and the second with Vincent Sheehan in the amount of CDN $150,000 each. All acquired claims and leases from these parties are subject to royalty payments as defined in the respective agreements.
Note 8 - Notes Payable, Demand
Notes payable, demand, consists of the following as of March 31, 2006 and 2005:
| | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| Industry Capital: | | | | |
| Note payable due on demand. This note was repaid during 2006. | | $ - | | $ 50,000 |
| Beach Lane Investments Ltd: | | | | |
| Note payable due on demand or December 31, 2006, whichever is later. Interest is charged at 9.00%, collateralized by the Company's inventory. Beach Lane Investments Ltd is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. | | 127,744 | | 127,744 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 8 - Notes Payable, Demand (continued)
| | | | | |
| Note payable due on demand with 60 days notice. Interest is charged at 6.00%, collateralized by all of the Company's unsubordinated assets. Beach Lane Investments Ltd is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. | | 1,275,000 | | 975,000 |
| | | | | |
| Individual stockholder: | | | | |
| Loan payable due on demand or December 31, 2006, whichever is later. Interest is charged at 8.00%, collateralized by all unsubordinated assets of the Company. | | 50,000 | | 50,000 |
| | | | | |
| Individual stockholder: | | | | |
| Loan payable due on demand. Interest is charged at 7.00%, collateralized by all unsubordinated assets of the Company. | | 240,000 | | - |
| | | | | |
| Carlant Holdings | | | | |
| Note payable due on demand. Interest is charged at 8.00%, collateralized by all unsubordinated assets of the Company. Carlant Holdings is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. The debt, including accrued interest is convertible into common stock at $2.25 for one share of common stock. | | 100,000 | | - |
| | | | | |
* | BPK Resources, Inc. | | | | |
| Notes payable on demand or March 31, 2006, whichever is later. Interest is charged at 12%, collateralized by all of the assets of the Company. In conjunction with the merger of BPK and the Company on April 19, 2006, this debt was converted into shares of Series C preferred shares (See Note 2) | | 2,608,000 | | - |
| 9102-2764 Quebec, Inc. | | | | |
| Note payable due on demand or December 31, 2006, whichever is later. Interest is charged at 9.00%, collateralized by the Company's inventory. 9102-2764 Quebec, Inc. is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. | | 339,162 | | 339,162 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 8 - Notes Payable, Demand (continued)
| 9102-2764 Quebec, Inc. | | | | |
| Note payable due on demand. Interest is charged at 6.00%, collateralized by all unsubordinated assets of the Company. 9102-2764 Quebec, Inc. is owned by certain stockholders of the Company | | 643,211 | | 457,225 |
| | | $5,383,117 | | $1,999,131 |
* - This debt is not considered to be related party debt as of March 31, 2006.
Note 9 - Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following as of March 31, 2006 and 2005:
| Keystone Nazareth Bank & Trust: | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| Installment loan payable in monthly principal and interest payment of $2,408 through February 2009. Interest is charged at 7.22%. Loan is collateralized by specific equipment and also restricts the use of a $15,000 deposit with Keystone Nazareth Bank & Trust. | | $73,613 | | $98,011 |
| | | | | |
| PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development | | | | |
| Loan payable on January 1, 2013. Interest is charged at 2.75%, collateralized by specific equipment. | | 411,187 | | - |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 9 - Long Term Debt (continued)
| Twinbro Financial LLC | | | | |
| Loan payable on September 30, 2007. Interest only payments until September 30, 2007. Interest is charged at 9.00%, collateralized by a mortgage on the Company's Brocton Facility. Twinbro Financial LLC is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. | | 225,000 | | 225,000 |
| | | | | |
| Barlow Lane Holding Limited | | | | |
| Loan payable on March 31, 2007. Interest is imputed at 7.5% with monthly payments of $6,667 with a balloon payment on March 31, 2007, collateralized by security agreements. | | 376,537 | | - |
| | | | | |
| Graphite Lake Resources Ltd. | | | | |
| Loan payable on December 15, 2008. Interest is charged at 9%, collateralized by equipment at Kearney mine in Canada. The Company guarantees this loan. The present value of the interest payable is $80,804. | | 375,000 | | - |
| | | | | |
| Vinecrest Management Services Limited | | | | |
| Loan payable, due December 31, 2008. Interest is imputed at 8%, This debt is for the purchase option to acquire the rights for mining properties in the Province of Ontario, Canada. | | 109,549 | | - |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Vincent Sheehan | | | | |
| Loan payable, due December 31, 2007. Interest is imputed at 8%, This debt is for the purchase option to acquire the rights for mining properties in the Province of Ontario, Canada. | | 109,354 | | - |
| Knox Insurance Brokers, Ltd. | | | | |
| Loan payable due on December 30, 2006. Interest only payments through December 31, 2006. Interest is charged at 9.00%, collateralized by specific equipment. This debt including accrued interest is convertible to common stock at $1.50 for one common share. Knox is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. | | $190,000 | | $ 190,000 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 9 - Long Term Debt (continued)
| | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| T.T.T. Realty Company, Inc. | | | | |
| Loan payable on June 30, 2006. Interest only payments through June 30, 2006. Interest is charged at 15%, secured by a mortgage on the Company's Delano facility. T.T.T. Realty Company, Inc. is owned by certain stockholders of the Company. | | 360,000 | | - |
| North Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance | | | | |
| Loan payable on December 1, 2016. Interest is charged at 2.75%, collateralized by specific equipment and a junior lien o receivables, inventory and all other equipment of the Company. | | 200,000 | | - |
| Derek Hirsch | | | | |
| Loan payable on July 31, 2006. Interest only payments through July 31, 2006. Interest is charged at 6.00%, secured by a mortgage on the Company's Brocton, New York facility. Derek Hirsch is a stockholder of the Company. | | 267,972 | | 267,972 |
| Long-term debt repaid, refinanced or forgiven during 2006 | | - | | 677,475 |
| | | 2,698,212 | | 1,458,458 |
| | | | | |
| Current maturities | | (1,361,268) | | (450,049) |
| | | $1,336,944 | | $1,008,409 |
Aggregate maturities on long-term debt as of March 31, 2006, are due in future years as follows:
| | | | | | | |
| Year ending March 31: | | | | | | |
| 2007 | | $817,972 | | $543,296 | | $ 1,361,268 |
| 2008 | | 225,000 | | 583,194 | | 808,194 |
| 2009 | | - | | 143,425 | | 143,425 |
| 2010 | | - | | 80,122 | | 80,122 |
| 2011 | | - | | 82,353 | | 82,353 |
| Thereafter | | - | | 222,850 | | 222,850 |
| | | $1,042,972 | | $1,655,240 | | $2,698,212 |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 10 - Capital Lease Obligations
During the period ended March 31, 2005, the Company entered into a three-year lease agreement for the use of equipment. The lease, which qualifies as a capital lease obligation, requires monthly payments of $326 through November 2007.
The following amounts represent annual lease payments by year and in the aggregate including amounts which represent interest and current maturities at March 31, 2006:
| Year ending March 31: | | |
| 2007 | | $3,912 |
| 2008 | | 2,608 |
| | | 6,520 |
| Amount representing interest | | (370) |
| | | $6,150 |
The following amounts are included in property and equipment related to the above lease at March 31, 2006 and 2005:
| | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| Machinery and equipment | | $13,350 | | $13,350 |
| Accumulated depreciation | | (1,780) | | (445) |
| | | $11,570 | | $12,905 |
| | | | | | | |
Note 11 - Stockholders’ Equity
Series A preferred stock consists of 500,000 authorized, nonvoting shares with a $0.001 par value and a stated liquidation value of $100 per share. The holders of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive, out of any assets legally available therefore, cumulative dividends at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum, accrued daily and payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on the common stock. Dividends may, at the election of the Company, be paid in common shares of the Company at the rate of $2.25 of such dividends to be paid in exchange for 1 common share. No dividends were declared during the period ended March 31, 2006. Total dividends in arrears were $26,519 at March 31, 2006. Each share of Series A preferred stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder, into 44.44 shares of the Company’s common stock. Part or all of the Series A preferred stock shall be subject to redemption by the Company at any time prior to conversion at $105 per share plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. Such redemption shall be paid in cash. Any shares of the Series A preferred stock redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired by the Company shall be deemed retired and shall be cancelled and may not under any circumstances thereafter be reissued or otherwise disposed of by the Company. These shares were converted into shares of the Series E preferred stock discussed below associated with the Merger (See Note 2).
Series B preferred stock consists of 500,000 authorized, nonvoting shares with a $0.001 par value and a stated liquidation value of $100 per share. The holders of the Series B preferred stock shall be entitled to receive, out of any assets legally available therefore, cumulative dividends at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum, accrued daily and payable in preference and priority to any
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity (continued)
payment of any dividend on the common stock. Dividends may, at the election of the Company, be paid in common shares of the Company’s common stock at the rate of $3.25 of dividends to be paid in exchange for 1 common share. No dividends were declared during the period ended March 31, 2006. Total dividends in arrears were $58,333 at March 31, 2006. Each share of Series B preferred stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holder, into 30.77 shares of the Company’s common stock. Part or all of the Series B preferred stock shall be subject to redemption by the Company at any time prior to conversion at $105 per share plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. Such redemption shall be paid in cash. Any shares of the Series B preferred stock redeemed, purchased or otherwise acquired by the Company shall be deemed retired and shall be cancelled and may not under any circumstances thereafter be reissued or otherwise disposed of by the Company. These shares were converted into shares of the Series E preferred stock discussed below associated with the Merger (See Note 2).
Series D convertible preferred stock consists of 585,000 authorized, nonvoting shares with a $0.001 par value. Each share of Series D Preferred Stock will automatically convert into 100 shares of Common Stock upon the earlier of: (i) the filing of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of Common Stock such that a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock is authorized and unissued so that each share of Series D Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock or (ii) the first business day after the effective date of a reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of Common Stock such that a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock is authorized and unissued so that each share of Series D Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock. The holders of Series D Preferred Stock will have no liquidation preference, voting rights or rights to receive dividends. These shares were granted to all holders of outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock as of the date of the Merger. As noted in Note 2, these shares have been given retroactive effect as if the transaction had occurred on March 31, 2006.
Series E convertible preferred stock consists of 14,546 authorized, nonvoting shares with a $0.001 par value. These shares will be convertible into an aggregate of 3,500,000 shares of Common Stock. Each share of Series E Preferred Stock will be Convertible into shares of Common Stock at the option of the holder commencing upon the earlier of: (i) the filing of an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation increasing the number of authorized shares of Common Stock such that a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock is authorized and unissued so that each share of Series E Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock or (ii) the first business day after the effective date of a reverse stock split of the outstanding shares of Common Stock such that a sufficient number of shares of Common Stock is authorized and unissued so that each share of Series E Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock. Subject to the rights of holders of any series of preferred stock which by its terms is senior to the Series E Preferred Stock, in the event of any liquidation, dissolution winding up of the Company, holders of the Series E Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive in preference to the holders of Common Stock an aggregate amount of approximately $1,500,000. The holders of the Series E preferred stock shall be entitled to receive, out of any assets legally available therefore, cumulative dividends at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum, accrued daily and payable in preference and priority to any payment of any dividend on the common stock. These shares of Series E preferred stock shall be convertible, at the option of the holders, into an aggregate of 3,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. As noted in Note 2, these shares have been given retroactive effect as if the transaction had occurred on March 31, 2006.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 11 - Stockholders' Equity (continued)
In connection with the formation of the Company on April 27, 2004, 27,773,762 shares of common stock were issued to the initial shareholders of the Company. Also in conjunction with the acquisition of ACT (Note 4) 3,673,211 common shares were issued and capital of $292,241 was contributed to the Company. During the period ended March 31, 2005, the Company converted debt totaling $2,490,030 into shares of common stock valued at $1,035,412, and 14,546 shares of Class E preferred stock valued at $1,454,618 (See discussion above).
During the year ended March 31, 2006, the Company issued 312,907 shares of common stock to various individuals in lieu of services performed. These transactions were valued at $172,500.
Note 12 - Income Taxes
The Company has fully reserved for all state and federal net operating loss carryforwards, thus there is no income tax benefit recorded for 2006 or 2005.
A reconciliation of income tax expense at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to actual income tax expense is as follows:
| | | | | |
| Tax at statutory rate | | ($978,180) | | ($370,359) |
| State taxes | | (344,056) | | (128,918) |
| Valuation allowance | | 1,163,400 | | 436,700 |
| Other | | 158,836 | | 62,577 |
| | | $ 0 | | $ 0 |
Net deferred tax assets consisted of the following components as of March 31, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
| Deferred tax assets: | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| State and federal loss carryforwards | | $1,921,887 | | $523,846 |
| Other | | 6,687 | | 3,475 |
| Total Deferred Tax Assets | | 1,928,574 | | 527,321 |
| | | | | |
| Valuation allowance | | (1,600,100) | | (436,700) |
| Net Deferred Tax Assets | | 328,474 | | 90,621 |
| | | | | |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | |
| Property and equipment | | 292,380 | | 76,183 |
| Goodwill | | 36,094 | | 14,438 |
| Total Deferred Tax Liabilities | | 328,474 | | 90,621 |
| Net Deferred Tax Asset | | $ - | | $ - |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 12 - Income Taxes (Continued)
As of March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, the Company has approximately $4,300,000 and $1,200,000 of federal and state net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income for income tax purposes. The net operating loss carryforwards expire beginning March 2025.
The Company increased its valuation allowance by $1,163,400 and $436,700 for the periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Note 13 - Earnings per Share
The Company's calculation of earnings per share is as follows:
| | | | | |
| Net Loss Applicable to Common Stockholders | | ($2,877,000) | | ($1,089,290) |
| Average Basic and Diluted Shares Outstanding | | 37,983,677 | | 29,402,712 |
| Net Loss per Common Share | | | | |
| Basic and Diluted | | ($0.08) | | ($0.04) |
For the year ended March 31, 2006, 585,000 shares of Series D convertible preferred shares that are convertible into 58,500,000 shares of common stock and 14,546 shares of Series E convertible preferred shares that are convertible into 3,500,000 shares of common stock have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as they would be antidilutive.
For the period from April 27, 2004 (date of inception) through March 31, 2005, 521,442 shares of Series D convertible preferred shares that are convertible into 52,144,200 shares of common stock and 14,546 shares of Series E convertible preferred shares that were convertible into 3,500,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because of their anti-dilutive effect.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 14 - Commitments and Contingencies
The Company leases a warehouse and administrative facility from a related party under a lease that expires in December 2009. Monthly rent for this facility was $4,500 through December 31, 2004 and increased to $4,539 effective January 1, 2005. All costs of maintaining and operating the facility are paid by the Company.
The Company guarantees the debt of this related party. Debt outstanding at March 31, 2006 was $475,535. The Company would be required to honor this guarantee should the related party default. The Company would have recourse against the building currently rented.
The Company also leases vehicles and equipment under noncancellable operating leases. Total monthly payments are $3,134 and the leases expire in various intervals through April 2009.
At March 31, 2006, minimum lease payments for the next five years are as follows:
| | | | | | | |
| 2007 | | $ 54,468 | | $37,160 | | $ 91,628 |
| 2008 | | 54,468 | | 19,197 | | 73,665 |
| 2009 | | 54,468 | | 12,308 | | 66,776 |
| 2010 | | 40,851 | | - | | 40,851 |
| 2011 | | - | | - | | - |
| | | $204,255 | | $68,665 | | $272,920 |
Total rental expense for the periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, amounted to $86,390 and $101,025, respectively; of which $54,468 and $40,600, respectively, was paid to a related party.
On April 6, 2006, the Company, through its subsidiary, entered into an agreement to acquire a warehouse containing approximately 250,000 square feet of space in Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The purchase price was $2,900,000. The Company paid $250,000 in cash and the seller is holding a mortgage for the balance of $2,650,000. The note is due on June 1, 2011 and the interest rate is 8%. The payment for the first eighteen (18) months will be based on a 30-year amortization and the remaining forty two (42) months will be based on a 15-year amortization with a balloon payment due on June 1, 2011. The note is secured by a mortgage on the property located in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania.
The Company may at times be involved in ordinary and routine litigation incidental to its business. The Company is not party to any pending legal proceedings that, in the opinion of management, would have a material adverse effect on the results of its operations or financial position.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 15 – Loss on Repossession of Equipment
During 2005, the Company purchased a piece of mining equipment from Atlas Mine & Mill Supply Company (Atlas) for approximately $450,000. The Company placed a deposit of $22,500 and the seller financed the balance of $427,500. The Company made an additional $112,500 in payments on the balance, but elected not to continue to make the remaining payments as a result of assessing the mill value in context of the preliminary mine plan and the election to equip the mine differently for expected production processes. Atlas notified the Company of their default of the note agreement and when the Company elected not to cure the default, Atlas sold the equipment to another customer. Atlas refunded the Company $41,548 which represented the excess amount Atlas received after payment of penalties and legal costs to satisfy the Company’s note with Atlas.
Note 16 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Quoted market prices, if available, are utilized as estimates of the fair values of financial instruments. Since no quoted market prices exist for certain of the Company’s financial instruments, the fair values of such instruments have been derived based on management’s assumptions, the estimated amount and timing of future cash flows and estimated discount rates. The estimation methods for individual classifications of financial instruments are described more fully below. Different assumptions could significantly affect these estimates. Accordingly, the net realizable values could be materially different from the estimates presented below. In addition, the estimates are only indicative of the value of individual financial instruments and should not be considered an indication of the fair value of the combined Company.
Short-term Financial Instruments
The carrying value of short-term financial instruments, including cash, restricted cash, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term debt, approximates the fair value of these instruments. These financial instruments generally expose the Company to limited credit risk and have no stated maturities or have short-term maturities and carry interest rates that approximate market.
Long-term Debt
The fair value of these instruments are estimated using discounted cash flow analysis and are determined to be reasonable and represent current market rates.
Notes payable, Demand
Estimating the fair value of these instruments is not practicable because the terms of these transactions could not be duplicated in the market, and therefore, may result in fair values that are potentially unreliable.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2006 and 2005
Note 16 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments (continued)
Carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments were as follows at March 31, 2006 and 2005:
| Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
| 2006 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2005 |
Financial assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash | $129,845 | | $129,845 | | $88,260 | | $88,260 |
Cash restricted by loan agreement | 15,000 | | 15,000 | | 15,000 | | 15,000 |
Trade accounts receivable | 163,666 | | 163,666 | | 141,106 | | 141,106 |
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Financial liabilities: | | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable | 586,883 | | 586,883 | | 910,805 | | 910,805 |
Accrued expenses | 244,861 | | 244,861 | | 121,067 | | 121,067 |
Due to related parties | 53,221 | | 53,221 | | 53,221 | | 53,221 |
Long-term debt, including current maturities | 2,698,212 | | 2,522,093 | | 1,458,458 | | 1,307,773 |
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