UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period endedJune 30, 2010.
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:000-29321
ALLIED RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 000-31390 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1403 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(801) 582-9609
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether theregistrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filero Accelerated filero Non-accelerated filero Smaller reporting companyþ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yeso Noþ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Thenumber of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, $0.001 par value (the only class of voting stock), at August 16, 2010, was 5,653,011.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009 (audited)...... 4
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and six month periods ended
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the six month periods ended
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.......................................... 15
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors16
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds........................................ 20
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As used herein, the terms “Allied,” “we,” “our,” “us,” “it,” and “its” refer to Allied Resources, Inc., a Nevada corporation, unless otherwise indicated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements included in this Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
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BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
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| June 30, |
| December 31, |
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| 2010 |
| 2009 |
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash | $ | 1,252,731 |
| 1,177,765 |
Accounts receivable |
| 45,428 |
| 83,646 |
Other assets |
| 22,400 |
| 22,400 |
Total current assets |
| 1,320,559 |
| 1,283,811 |
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Oil and gas properties (proven), net (successful |
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efforts method) |
| 964,250 |
| 1,018,814 |
Deferred tax asset |
| 893,000 |
| 876,000 |
Deposits |
| 704,701 |
| 704,701 |
Total assets | $ | 3,882,510 |
| 3,883,326 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ | 24,060 |
| 11,948 |
Total current liabilities |
| 24,060 |
| 11,948 |
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Asset retirement obligation |
| 181,741 |
| 177,340 |
Total liabilities |
| 205,801 |
| 189,288 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Common stock, $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares |
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authorized, 5,653,011 issued and outstanding |
| 5,653 |
| 5,653 |
Additional paid-in capital |
| 9,800,565 |
| 9,781,249 |
Accumulated deficit |
| (6,129,509) |
| (6,092,864) |
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Total stockholders' equity |
| 3,676,709 |
| 3,694,038 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 3,882,510 |
| 3,883,326 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
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Oil and gas revenues | $ | 150,306 |
| 171,268 |
| 337,465 |
| 333,677 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Production costs |
| 105,487 |
| 101,678 |
| 208,460 |
| 210,319 |
Depletion and amortization |
| 27,862 |
| 28,172 |
| 54,564 |
| 53,050 |
General and administrative expenses |
| 58,391 |
| 61,206 |
| 131,561 |
| 136,438 |
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| 191,740 |
| 191,056 |
| 394,585 |
| 399,807 |
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Loss from operations |
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| (19,788) |
| (57,120) |
| (66,130) |
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Interest income |
| 1,748 |
| 3,338 |
| 3,475 |
| 6,854 |
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Loss before income tax benefit |
| (39,686) |
| (16,450) |
| (53,645) |
| (59,276) |
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Income tax benefit - deferred |
| (14,000) |
| (5,000) |
| (17,000) |
| (19,000) |
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Net loss | $ | (25,686) |
| (11,450) |
| (36,645) |
| (40,276) |
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Loss per common share - |
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basic and diluted | $ | - |
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| (0.01) |
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Weighted average common shares - |
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basic and diluted |
| 5,653,000 |
| 5,653,000 |
| 5,653,000 |
| 5,653,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 | ||||
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss | $ | (36,645) |
| (40,276) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net |
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cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depletion and amortization |
| 54,564 |
| 53,050 |
Stock option compensation expense |
| 19,316 |
| 19,315 |
Accretion expense |
| 4,401 |
| 4,192 |
Deferred tax asset |
| (17,000) |
| (19,000) |
(Increase) decrease in: |
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Accounts receivable |
| 38,218 |
| 16,741 |
Other assets |
| - |
| (900) |
Increase (decrease) in: |
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Accounts payable |
| 12,112 |
| 11,626 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
| 74,966 |
| 44,748 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Net increase in cash |
| 74,966 |
| 44,748 |
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Cash, beginning of period |
| 1,177,765 |
| 1,052,625 |
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Cash, end of period | $ | 1,252,731 |
| 1,097,373 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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ALLIED RESOURCES, INC
CONDENSED NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with the instructions in Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles and should, therefore, be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements do include all normal recurring adjustments which the Company believes necessary for a fair presentation of the statements. The interim operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ended December 31, 2010.
Note 2 – Additional Footnotes Included By Reference
There have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, those footnotes are included herein by reference.
Note 3 – Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated its June 30, 2010 financial statements for subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events which would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ThisManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations and other parts of this quarterly 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 migh t cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitledForward-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 report. Our fiscal year end is December 31. All information presented herein is based on the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010.
ALLIED
Allied is an independent oil and natural gas producer involved in the exploration, development, production and sale of oil and gas derived from properties located in Calhoun and Ritchie Counties, West Virginia, and Goliad, Edwards and Jackson Counties, Texas.
Discussion and Analysis
General
Allied intends to utilize net cash flow from operations to acquire additional oil and gas producing properties and to implement improved production practices on existing wells to increase production and expand reserves. Allied believes that it can achieve production growth and expand reserves through improved exploitation of its existing wells, which activities may include the disposition or shut off of non-productive wells and the use of enhanced production techniques on producing wells. An evaluation to accomplish these objectives is underway. Over the last six months Allied has evaluated several oil prospects for acquisition and operation. None of which prospects have borne out as sufficiently productive to meet Allied’s investment criteria. Allied will continue to seek out oil producing properties for acquisition.
Allied’s financial condition, results of operations and the carrying value of its oil and natural gas properties depends primarily upon the prices it receives for oil and natural gas production and the quantity of that production. Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile and are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. This price volatility can immediately affect Allied’s available cash flow which can in turn impact the availability of net cash flow for future capital expenditures. A drop in oil and natural gas prices could also incur a write down of the carrying value of our properties as can a decrease in production. Allied’s future success will depend on the level of oil and natural gas prices and the quantity of its production. Since production leads to the depletion of oil and gas reserves, Allied’s ability to develop or acquire additional economically recove rable oil and gas reserves is vital to its future success. Unless Allied can obtain additional reserves, its current production will continue to decline which decline will lead to a significant reduction in revenue.
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West Virginia Well Information
Allied owns varying interests in a total of 145 wells in West Virginia on several leases held by an independent operator. Some leases contain multiple wells. All the wells in which we have an interest are situated on developed acreage spread over 3,400 acres in Ritchie and Calhoun Counties. Depth of the producing intervals varies from 1,730 ft to 5,472 ft. Many of our wells are situated on the same leases and as such share production equipment in order to minimize lease operating costs. Our working interest is defined as interest in oil and gas that includes responsibility for all drilling, developing, and operating costs varying from 18.75% to 75%. Our net revenue interest is defined as that portion of oil and gas production revenue after deduction of royalties, varying from 15.00% to 65.625%.
Texas Well Information
Allied owns varying interests in a total of 12 wells in Texas on four leases managed by independent operators and an interest in a pipeline gathering system. All the wells in which we have an interest are situated on developed acreage spread over 2,510 acres in Goliad, Edwards and Jackson Counties. Depth of the producing intervals varies from 7,600 ft to 9,600 ft. Our working interest is defined as interest in oil and gas that includes responsibility for all drilling, developing, and operating costs varying from 3.73% to 21%. Our net revenue interest is defined as that portion of oil and gas production revenue after deduction of royalties, varying from 2.68% to 12.75%.
Exploration, Development and Operations
Allied intends to continue to purchase non-operated oil and gas producing properties, acquire oil and gas leases that it will operate and implement improved production efficiencies on existing wells. Our criteria for purchasing oil and gas producing properties is defined by short term returns on investment, long term growth in revenue, and development potential, while our criteria for acquiring oil and gas leases is predicated on a proven record of historical production and our own capacity to operate any given field. The recent downturn in prices for energy have given rise to new opportunities to purchase interests in distressed oil and gas properties directly from banks and leasehold owners. Our cash position will enable us to consider more prospectively productive properties that might otherwise have been unavailable to us before the decline in energy prices.
We are further considering future prospects for exploration of the virtually untapped Marcellus shale formation that underlies Allied’s oil and gas interests in West Virginia, particularly in Ritchie County. The Marcellus Shale is a black shale of middle Devonian age that has formed under much of Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, West Virginia and adjacent states to become a prospectively major reservoir for natural gas recovery. Drilling by other operators in Ritchie County has indicated successful rates of recovery and our own open hole well logs indicate the presence of potentially productive Marcellus shale at a depth of 6,000 feet. However, since exploration of the Marcellus shale in our area is relatively recent no natural gas reserves underlying our interests have been determined. Our future plans for exploring the Marcellus shale are further tempered by the high risk/reward ratio of exploratory drill ing at the near term based on anticipated pricing for natural gas over the next twelve to eighteen months.
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Results of Operations
Allied’s business is prone to significant risks and uncertainties certain of which can have an immediate impact on its efforts to maintain positive net cash flow and deter future prospects of expanding operations. The decrease in the prices paid for oil and natural gas is one example of uncertainties associated with the energy sector. Another example is the uncertainty associated with production volumes as older wells deplete over time. Allied can provide no assurance that current operations will continue to produce sufficient cash flows to maintain its business. Should Allied be unable to generate sufficient cash flow it may have to sell assets or seek debt or equity financing to continue operations.
During the six month period ended June 30, 2010 Allied was focused on overseeing the operation of its oil and gas assets by independent operators, evaluating opportunities for the development or acquisition of additional oil and gas assets and seeking out available oil and gas leases.
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Average Daily Production |
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Oil (bbls/day) |
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Natural gas (mcf/day) |
| 290 |
| 272 | 18 | 7% |
Barrels of oil equivalent (boe/day) |
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| 49 | 6 | 12% |
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Profitability |
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Petroleum and natural gas revenue | $ | 337,465 | $ | 333,677 | 3,788 | 1% |
Net Revenue |
| 337,465 |
| 333,677 | 3,788 | 1% |
Production and operating costs |
| 208,460 |
| 210,319 | (1,859) | -1% |
Field netback |
| 129,005 |
| 123,358 | 5,647 | 5% |
G&A |
| 131,561 |
| 136,438 | (4,877) | -4% |
Depletion, depreciation and other charges |
| 54,564 |
| 53,050 | 1,514 | 3% |
Future income taxes |
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| - | - | 0% |
Net loss from operations | $ | (57,120) | $ | (66,130) | (9,010) | -14% |
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Profitability per BOE |
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Oil and gas revenue (average selling price) |
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| 37.37 | (3.67) | -10% |
Production and operating costs |
| 20.81 |
| 23.55 | (2.74) | -12% |
Field netback ($/boe) |
| 12.88 |
| 13.81 | (0.93) | -7% |
Net loss ($/boe) |
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| (7.41) | 1.70 | -23% |
Cash flow from operations ($/boe) |
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| (1.46) | 1.21 | -83% |
Revenue
Revenue for the three month period ended June 30, 2010 decreased to $150,306 from $171,268 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 12%. Revenue for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 increased to $337,465 from $333,677, an increase of 1%. The decrease in revenue over the three month comparative periods was due to a decrease in selling prices for oil and gas and production decreases in production due to problems associated with certain wells. Revenue remained relatively consistent over the six month comparative period. Allied anticipates that revenue will increase in the near term in line with production growth.
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Net Losses
Net losses for the three month period ended June 30, 2010 were $25,686, as compared to net losses of $11,450 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2009, an increase of 124%. Net losses for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 were $36,645 as compared to net losses of $40,276 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 9%. The increase in net losses over the three month comparative periods was due primarily to the decrease in revenue. The decrease in net losses over the six month periods can be primarily attributed increase in revenue and decreases in production costs and general and administrative expenses.
Allied expects net losses to transition to net income in the near term with increases in revenue going forward.
Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three month period ended June 30, 2010 decreased to $58,391 from $61,206 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 5%. General and administrative expenses for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 decreased to $131,561 from $136,438 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of 4%. The decrease in general administrative expenses over the three and six month periods can be primarily attributed to operating efficiencies.
Allied expects that general and administrative expenses will remain relatively consistent.
Depletion expenses for the three month periods ended June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2009 were $27,862 and $28,172, respectively. Depletion expenses for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2009 were $54,564 and $53,050, respectively.
Production costs for the three month periods ended June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2009 were $105,487 and $101,678, respectively, an increase of 4%. Production costs for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2009 were $208,460 and $210,319, respectively, a decrease of 1%. Production costs include the cost of maintaining the wells, severance taxes, miscellaneous expenses for soap, solvent, gasoline or electricity and expenses such as those incurred in swabbing, dozer work or rig time.
Allied expects that production expenses will increase over future periods as the ages of our wells increase so too does the cost of maintaining production from such wells.
Income Tax Expense
As of December 31, 2009 Allied has a net operating loss (NOL) carry forwards of approximately $2,217,000. Should substantial changes in our ownership occur there would be an annual limitation placed on the amount of NOL carry forward that could be utilized at any given time. The ultimate realization of these carry forwards will be due, in part, to the tax law in effect at the time and future events, which cannot be determined.
Impact of Inflation
Allied believes that inflation has had an effect on operations over the past three years in connection with production costs. Allied believes that it can offset inflationary increases in production costs by increasing revenue and improving operating efficiencies.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow provided by operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 was $74,966 as compared to cash flow provided by operations of $44,748 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2009. The increase in cash flow provided by operations in the current period can be attributed to a decrease in accounts receivable over the comparative periods. Allied expects that cash flow provided by operations will increase in the event we return to net income from operations.
Cash flow used in investing activities for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 was $0. Allied expects to use cash flow in investing activities in future periods as it evaluates existing wells, identifies exploration opportunities and considers additional acquisitions.
Cash flow from financing activities for the six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 was $0. Allied does not expect to realize cash flow from financing activities in the near term.
Allied has a working capital surplus of $1,296,499 as of June 30, 2010 and has funded its cash needs since inception with revenues generated from operations, debt instruments and private equity placements. Existing working capital and anticipated cash flow are expected to be sufficient to fund operations over the remainder of 2010.
Since earnings are reinvested in operations, cash dividends are not expected to be paid in the foreseeable future.
Allied had no lines of credit or other bank financing arrangements.
Commitments for future capital expenditures were not material at the end of the period.
Allied has adopted a stock option plan pursuant to which it can grant up to 750,000 options to purchase shares of its common stock to employees, directors, officers, consultants or advisors of the Company on the terms and conditions set forth therein. As of June 30, 2010, 600,000 options had been granted.
Allied has entered into an agreement with its chief executive officer that provides for a five year term, effective July 1, 2008, that includes a monthly fee and participation in Allied’s stock option plan.
Allied has no current plans for the purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.
Allied has no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2010, Allied has 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 are material to stockholders.
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Forward Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition
The statements contained in the section titled “Results of Operations” and“Discussion and Analysis,” 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 i nclude, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
· our anticipated financial performance and business plan;
· uncertainties related to production volumes of oil and gas;
· the sufficiency of existing capital resources;
· uncertainties related to future oil and gas prices;
· uncertainties related the quantity of our reserves of oil and gas;
· the volatility of the stock market 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.
Stock-Based Compensation
Allied has adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 718, formerly 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.
Allied accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with ASC 505. 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.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Accounting for Oil and Gas Property Costs. Allied (i) follows the successful efforts method of accounting for the costs of its oil and gas properties, (ii) amortizes such costs using the units of production method and (iii) evaluates its proven properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable. Adverse changes in conditions (primarily gas price declines) could result in permanent write-downs in the carrying value of oil and gas properties as well as non-cash charges to operations that would not affect cash flows.
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Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves. An independent petroleum engineer annually estimates Allied’s proven reserves. Reserve engineering is a subjective process that is dependent upon the quality of available data and the interpretation thereof. In addition, subsequent physical and economic factors such as the results of drilling, testing, production and product prices may justify revision of such estimates. Therefore, actual quantities, production timing, and the value of reserves may differ substantially from estimates. A reduction in proved reserves would result in an increase in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense.
Estimates of Asset Retirement Obligations. In accordance with ASC 410, Allied makes estimates of future costs and the timing thereof in connection with recording its future obligations to plug and abandon wells. Estimated abandonment dates will be revised in the future based on changes to related economic lives, which vary with product prices and production costs. Estimated plugging costs may also be adjusted to reflect changing industry experience. Increases in operating costs and decreases in product prices would increase the estimated amount of the obligation and increase depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Cash flows would not be affected until costs to plug and abandon were actually incurred.
In Note 1 to the audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, included in our Form 10-K, Allied discusses those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and its financial position. Allied believes that the accounting principles utilized by it conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The preparation of financial statements requires Allied’s 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. On an on-going basis, Allied evaluates estimates. Allied 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.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-13, “Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades” (“ASU 2010-13”). ASU 2010-13 addresses the classification of a share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which the underlying equity security trades. FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718 was amended to clarify that a share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity securities trade shall not be considered to contain a market, performance or service condition. Therefore, such an award is not to be classified as a liab ility if it otherwise qualifies for equity classification. The amendments in ASU 2010-13 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010, with early application permitted. We do not anticipate that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.
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In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, “Amendments to Certain Recognition and Disclosure Requirements” (“ASU 2010-09”), which amends ASC Topic 855, “Subsequent Events.” The amendments to ASC Topic 855 do not change existing requirements to evaluate subsequent events, but: (i) defines a “SEC Filer,” which we are; (ii) removes the definition of a “Public Entity”; and (iii) for SEC Filers, reverses the requirement to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. ASU 2010-09 was effective for us upon issuance. This guidance did not have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements” (“ASU 2010-06”). ASU 2010-06 requires new disclosures for (i) transfers of assets and liabilities in and out of levels one and two fair value measurements, including a description of the reasons for such transfers and (ii) additional information in the reconciliation for fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level three). This guidance also clarifies existing disclosure requirements including (i) the level of disaggregation used when providing fair value measurement disclosures for each class of assets and liabilities and (ii) the requirement to provide disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements for level two and three assets and liabili ties. ASU 2010-06 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about activity in the roll forward for level three fair value measurements, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance has not had a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.
Management believes the impact of other recently issued standards and updates, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows upon adoption.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by Allied’s management, with the participation of the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of Allied’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”)). 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, Allied’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that Allied’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during theperiodendedJune 30, 2010, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Allied’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
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 quarterly 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 might lose all or part of your investment.
Risks Related to Allied’s Business
We have a history of significant operating losses, which losses may reoccur in the future.
Since our inception in 1979, our expenses have often exceeded our income, resulting in losses and an accumulated deficit of $6,092,864 at December 31, 2009. We recorded a net loss of $25,686 for the three month period ended June 30, 2010 and may continue to realize net losses if revenues do not increase. Our expectation of continued profitability depends on an increase in current energy prices and our ability to increase production through exploration, development or acquisition. Allied’s success in this continued endeavor can in no way be assured.
Oil and natural gas prices are volatile. Any substantial decrease in prices would adversely affect our financial results.
Allied’s future financial condition, results of operations and the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties depend primarily upon the prices we receive for oil and natural gas production. Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile and are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. Allied’s cash flow from operations is highly dependent on the prices we receive for oil and natural gas. This price volatility also affects the amount of Allied’s cash flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to borrow money or raise additional capital. The prices for oil and natural gas are subject to a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control. These factors include:
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· the level of consumer demand for oil and natural gas;
· the domestic and foreign supply of oil and natural gas;
· the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls;
· the price of foreign oil and natural gas;
· domestic governmental regulations and taxes;
· the price and availability of alternative fuel sources;
· weather conditions;
· market uncertainty;
· political conditions or hostilities in energy producing regions, including the Middle East; and
· worldwide economic conditions.
These factors and the volatility of the energy markets generally make it extremely difficult to predict future oil and natural gas price movements with any certainty. Declines in oil and natural gas prices would not only reduce revenue, but could reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that Allied can produce economically and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and reserves. Should the oil and natural gas industry experience significant price declines, Allied may, among other things, be unable to meet our financial obligations or make planned expenditures.
Allied’s future performance depends on its ability to find or acquire additional oil or natural gas reserves.
Unless Allied successfully replaces the reserves that it produces, defined reserves will decline, resulting in a decrease in oil and natural gas production, that will produce lower revenues, in turn decreasing cash flows from operations. Allied has historically obtained the majority of its reserves through acquisition. The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. Allied may not be able to obtain the necessary capital to acquire additional oil or natural gas reserves if cash flows from operations are reduced, and access to external sources of capital is unavailable. Should Allied not make significant capital expenditures to increase reserves it will not be able to maintain current production rates and expenses will overtake revenue.
Climate change legislation or regulations restricting emissions of “greenhouse gases” could result in increased operating costs and reduced demand for the oil and natural gas that we produce.
On December 15, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) officially published its findings that emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other “greenhouse gases” present an endangerment to human health and the environment because emissions of such gases are contributing to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere and other climatic changes. These findings by the EPA allow the agency to proceed with the adoption and implementation of regulations that would restrict emissions of greenhouse gases under existing provisions of the federal Clean Air Act. In late September 2009, the EPA had proposed two sets of regulations in anticipation of finalizing its findings that would require a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases from motor vehicles and that could also lead to the imposition of greenhouse gas emission limitations in Clean Air Act permits for certain stationary sour ces. In addition, on September 22, 2009, the EPA issued a final rule requiring the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from specified large greenhouse gas emission sources in the United States beginning in 2011 for emissions occurring in 2010. The adoption and implementation of any regulations over greenhouse gases could require us to incur costs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases associated with our operations or could adversely affect demand for the oil and natural gas that we produce.
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On June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” or “ACESA,” which would establish an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide and methane. ACESA would require a 17% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2020 and just over an 80% reduction of such emissions by 2050. Under this legislation, the EPA would issue a capped and steadily declining number of tradable emissions allowances to certain major sources of greenhouse gas emissions so that such sources could continue to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These allowances would be expected to escalate significantly in cost over time. The net effect of ACESA will be to impose increasing costs on the combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, refined petroleum products, and natural gas. The U.S. Senate has begun work on its own legislation for restricting domestic greenhouse gas emissions and the President Obama Administration has indicated its support of legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through an emission allowance system. Although it is not possible at this time to predict when the Senate may act on climate change legislation or how any bill passed by the Senate would be reconciled with ACESA, any future federal laws or implementing regulations that may be adopted to address greenhouse gas emissions could adversely affect demand for the oil and natural gas that we produce.
The results of our operations are wholly dependent on the production and maintenance efforts of independent operators.
The operation and maintenance of our oil and natural gas operations is wholly dependent on independent local operators. While the services provided by operators of our properties in the past have proven adequate for the successful operation of our oil and natural gas wells, the fact that we are dependent on operations of third parties to produce revenue from our assets could restrict our ability to continue generating a net profit on 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 is limited due to low trading volumes and the small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. 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. Due to these limitations there is volatility in the market price and tradability of our stock, which may cause our shareholders difficulty in selling their shares in the market place.
FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has adopted rules that relate to the application of the Commission’s penny stock rules in trading our securities and require that a broker/dealer have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer, prior to recommending the investment. Prior to recommending speculative, low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker/dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, the FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative, low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker/dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity and liquidity of our common stock. Further, many brokers charge higher transactional fees for penny stock transactions. As a result, fewer broker/dealers may be willing to make a market in our common stock, reducing a shareholder’s ability to resell shares of our common stock.
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We incur significant expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which expenses may continue to negatively impact our financial performance.
We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the Commission, which control the corporate governance practices of public companies. Compliance with these laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has substantially increased our expenses, including legal and accounting costs, and made some activities more time-consuming and costly.
Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be considered effective in the future, which could 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. If we are unable to continue to assert that our internal controls are effective, our shareholders could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.
Allied has not paid dividends to the shareholders of its common stock.
Allied has not paid any dividends to the shareholders of its common stock and has no intention of paying 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.
Allied may require additional capital funding.
Allied may require additional funds, either through additional equity offerings or debt placements, in order to expand our operations. Such additional capital may result in dilution to our current shareholders. Further, our ability to meet short-term and long-term financial commitments will depend on future cash. There can be no assurance that future income will generate sufficient funds to enable us to meet our financial commitments.
If the market price of our common stock declines as the selling security holders sell their stock, selling security holders or others may be encouraged to engage in short selling, depressing the market price.
The significant downward pressure on the price of the common stock as the selling security holders sell material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by the selling security holders or others. Short selling is the selling of a security that the seller does not own, or any sale that is completed by the delivery of a security borrowed by the seller. Short sellers assume that they will be able to buy the stock at a lower amount than the price at which they sold it short. Significant short selling of a company’s stock creates an incentive for market participants to reduce the value of that company’s common stock. If a significant market for short selling our common stock develops, the market price of our common stock could be significantly depressed.
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Allied’s common stock is currently deemed to be “penny stock”, which makes it more difficult for investors to sell their shares.
Allied’s common stock is and will be subject to the “penny stock” rules adopted under section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules apply to companies whose common stock is not listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market or other national securities exchange and trades at less than $5.00 per share or that have tangible net worth of less than $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). These rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade penny stock to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many brokers have decided not to trade penny stocks because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. If Allied remains subject to the penny stock rules for any significant period, it could have an adverse effect on the market, if any, for Allied’s securities. If Allied’s securities are subject to the penny stock rules, investors will find it more difficult to dispose of Allied’s securities.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED)
Removed and reserved.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits on page 22 of this Form 10‑Q, and are incorporated herein by this reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Allied Resources, Inc. Date
/s/ Ruairidh Campbell August 16, 2010
Ruairidh Campbell
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer,
Principal Accounting Officer, and Director
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Description
3(i) * Articles of Incorporation dated February 12, 2002 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).
3(ii) * Bylaws (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).
10(i) * Oil and Gas Well Operating Agreement between Allied and Allstate Energy Corporation dated May 1, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).
10(ii) * Amendments to Operating Agreements between Allied and Allstate Energy Corporation dated May 10, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).
10(iii) * Form Gas Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to the Form 10SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).
10(iv)* Consulting Agreement between Allied and Ruairidh Campbell dated July 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008).
14 * Code of Ethics adopted May 3, 2004 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-KSB filed on May 26, 2004).
99 * Allied Resources, Inc. 2008 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008).
* Incorporated by reference to previous filings of Allied.
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