Note 4 - Other Assets | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 |
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Note 4 - Other Assets: | NOTE 4 — OTHER ASSETS: |
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Long term investments: |
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Flyback Energy, Inc.: |
On November 23, 2010, the Company closed the purchase of an equity interest in Flyback Energy, Inc., for $1,200,000. The purchase was for 2,666,667 share of Series “B” Preferred Stock from Flyback Energy, Inc., a closely held Washington corporation payable on an installment basis. On April 25, 2011, the Company purchased 85,274 shares of Series “C” Preferred Stock for $50,000 which is convertible at $.60 per share and bears a 5% dividend rate. |
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The Flyback Series "B" Preferred shares are convertible into Flyback common shares on a one for one (1:1) basis and the conversion pricing is subject to adjustments for certain diluting issues of common stock, subdivisions or combinations of common stock, reclassifications, exchanges and/or substitutions of stock. The Company is due 421,480 shares of common stock because of the dilution provision. |
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Flyback Energy, Inc. is a privately-held company that has developed a unique and proprietary electronic switch design that offers control over electrical power and magnetic fields. |
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Digi Outdoor Media, Inc.: |
In 2014, the Company loaned Placer Creek Mining Company (“Placer”) $150,000. The loan bore interest at a rate of 5.0% and the Company had an option to convert any or all of the amount due into a equity private placement of Placer. Placer is a related party to the Company (see note 8) |
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Placer completed the private placement. On February, 24, 2015, the Company subsequently converted the note receivable into 300,000 shares of common stock of Digi Outdoor Media, Inc. (“Digi”), the successor in interest to Placer. The Company determined that the fair value of the shares received on the conversion to be $150,000 based upon the note receivable balance of $150,000 because Digi is not publicly traded and has had no recent cash sale of its common stock. The fair value was determined using Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. |
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Digi Outdoor Media, Inc. is a startup company in the business of building and leasing outdoor advertising signs. |
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Investments in Available for Sale Securities: |
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Ambient Water Corporation (Formerly AWG International Water Corp.): |
The Company purchased 109,906 shares of the AWG International Water Corp, a Nevada corporation, (“AWGI”) common stock for $500,000 ($250,000 each in 2010 and 2011). In July 2012, AWGI was acquired by MIP Solutions, Inc. in a share exchange transaction (the "Acquisition"). In connection with the Acquisition, the Company’s 109,906 shares of AWGI common stock were converted into 7,380,433 shares or 6.25% of AWG International Water Corp (formerly MIP Solutions, Inc.). |
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At March 31, 2015 the quoted market value of AWGI was $0.02 per share or $147,609 resulting in an unrealized loss of $147,609 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The investment is measured using Level 1 fair value inputs. |
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Investments in Real Estate Limited Liability Companies: |
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At the end of 2012, the Company acquired investments in two Washington state real estate limited liability companies. In 2013, the Company contributed its investment in one real estate owned property with a basis of $51,600 to a newly formed limited liability company in exchange for a 12.9% interest in the new company. In 2014, the Company contributed its investment in one real estate owned property with a basis of $47,925 to a newly formed limited liability company in exchange for 31.95% interest in the new company. |
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Investments are accounted for using the equity method. During the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded an (income) loss of ($48) and $12,155, respectively. Losses generally represent our portion of this real estate company’s loss for the same period. |
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Rental Properties: |
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At the end of 2013, the Company foreclosed on a loan previously held for sale in Lebanon, Oregon through the bankruptcy courts, the property is currently being operated as Duffy’s Bar. The bar was subsequently leased on a three (3) year lease agreement for $1,500 per month. During the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the company recognized $4,500 in rental income. This is a commercial building being depreciated over thirty-nine (39) years. The company recorded depreciation of $536 for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. |
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Real Estate Leasehold Interest: |
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On May 31, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of a real property leasehold interest in approximately 63 acres located in Dunn County, North Dakota, (the "Halliday Project"). The leasehold was acquired by assignment of a lease between Mr. Clint L. Lohman (“Lohman”), Lessee and the Lessors. The Halliday Project, as presently developed, consist of fifty (50) developed residential lots and undeveloped land. Mr. Lohman was elected as a director of GFI at the October 22, 2013 annual shareholder meeting. |
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Lohman initially acquired the property in September 2012 and commenced development of fifty (50) RV/residential lots. Lohman invested $353,857 into the Project. The Company loaned Lohman an additional $353,857 which was used for project development. The development is currently approved for a total of 100 lots in the city of Halliday, North Dakota. |
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In 2013, the Company acquired Lohman's interest in the Halliday Project in a share exchange transaction in 2013. GFI issued 589,762 common shares valued at $0.45 per share for a value of $265,393. The Company also cancelled Lohman’s outstanding loan balance of $353,857 at the time of the share exchange. Total consideration for the leasehold interest was $619,250. The Company owns the Halliday Project leasehold interest and intends to complete the development of the additional 50 lots at an estimated cost of $300,000. The Company may place recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or construct cabins on the lots and offer them for rent or lease. The Company recorded amortization of $5,161 and $13,762 for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At the quarter ended March 31, 2015, the Company had thirteen lots leased and had rental income for the three month ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 of $12,000 and 10,040, respectively. |
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The lease term is fifteen (15) years and commenced on September 15, 2012. The Company has an option to renew the lease for an additional 15 year term. The monthly rent on the lease is Fifty ($50.00) Dollars for each occupied and rented trailer, cabin or lot. The Company is obligated to pay any and all real and personal property taxes, general taxes, special assessments and other charges levied against the property and its improvements. During the lease term, the Company will own title to all of the improvements and personal property. At the expiration of the lease or termination, all improvements and personal property located on the premises will revert to the Lessors. |
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