UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period endedMarch 31, 2012
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____to _____
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Nevada | 333-130673 | 20-8756823 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation or Organization) | | Identification No.) |
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20333 State Highway 249 | | (281) 378-1563 |
Suite 200 - 113 | | (Registrant’s telephone number) |
Houston, TX 77070-26133 | | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | |
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in section 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
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Yes [ ] No [ ]
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
22,206,667 common shares issued and outstanding as of May 14, 2012.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item1. Financial Statements.
Our unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2012 form part of this quarterly report. They are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)\
| | March 31, 2012 | | | June 30, 2011 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | |
ASSETS | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 54,935 | | $ | 303,237 | |
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | | 30,000 | | | 42,782 | |
Total Current Assets | | 84,935 | | | 346,019 | |
Unproved Interest | | 2,230,634 | | | 2,230,634 | |
Total Assets | $ | 2,315,569 | | $ | 2,576,653 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Accounts Payable - Trade | $ | 44,065 | | $ | 20,419 | |
Accrued Liabilities | | 204,434 | | | 295,856 | |
Advances | | 1,190,000 | | | 1,190,000 | |
Other Liabilities | | 53,050 | | | 47,250 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | 1,491,549 | | | 1,553,525 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | |
Common Stock: | | | | | | |
Authorized: 150,000,000 shares, par value $0.001 Issued and outstanding: 22,206,667 and 21,706,667 at March 31, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively | | 22,207 | | | 21,707 | |
Additional Paid-In Capital | | 6,436,969 | | | 6,426,469 | |
Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration Stage | | (5,630,455 | ) | | (5,420,347 | ) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | (4,701 | ) | | (4,701 | ) |
Total Stockholders' Equity | | 824,020 | | | 1,023,128 | |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 2,315,569 | | $ | 2,576,653 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Cumulative | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period | |
| | For the Three Months Ended | | | For the Nine Months Ended | | | from Inception, | |
| | March 31, | | | March 31, | | | July 27, 2004, to | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | March 31, 2012 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
REVENUE | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General & Administrative | | 64,535 | | | 98,012 | | | 210,108 | | | 277,166 | | | 3,027,226 | |
Impairment of Unproved Interest | | - | | | 213,937 | | | - | | | 213,937 | | | 3,443,850 | |
Loss on Sales of Unproved Interests, net | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 153,130 | |
| | 64,535 | | | 311,949 | | | 210,108 | | | 491,103 | | | 6,624,206 | |
OPERATING LOSS | | (64,535 | ) | | (311,949 | ) | | (210,108 | ) | | (491,103 | ) | | (6,624,206 | ) |
Interest Expense, net | | - | | | (89 | ) | | - | | | (37,100 | ) | | (377,005 | ) |
Gain on Forgiveness of Debt | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 62,396 | | | 968,646 | |
Other Income and (Expense), net | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (170 | ) | | 402,110 | |
Loss Before Income Taxes | | (64,535 | ) | | (312,038 | ) | | (210,108 | ) | | (465,977 | ) | | (5,630,455 | ) |
Income Taxes | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | | | - | |
Net Loss | | (64,535 | ) | | (312,038 | ) | | (210,108 | ) | | (465,977 | ) | | (5,630,455 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translation | | - | | | (2 | ) | | - | | | 1,205 | | | (4,701 | ) |
Comprehensive Loss | $ | (64,535 | ) | $ | (312,040 | ) | $ | (210,108 | ) | $ | (464,772 | ) | $ | (5,635,156 | ) |
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Basic and Diluted Loss per Share | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | | | |
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Number of Common Shares Used in Basic and Diluted Loss per Share | | 22,206,667 | | | 21,206,667 | | | 21,872,122 | | | 21,206,667 | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(Stated in U.S. Dollars)
| | | | | | | | Cumulative | |
| | | | | | | | Period | |
| | For the Nine Months Ended | | | from Inception, | |
| | March 31, | | | July 27, 2004, to | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | March 31, 2012 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | $ | (210,108 | ) | $ | (465,977 | ) | $ | (5,630,455 | ) |
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash | | | | | | | | | |
Used in Operating Activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | - | | | 487 | | | 4,561 | |
Amortization of Deferred Financing Costs | | - | | | - | | | 66,500 | |
Impairment of Unproved Interest | | - | | | 213,937 | | | 3,443,850 | |
Loss on Sales of Unproved Interest, net | | - | | | - | | | 153,130 | |
Gain on Forgiveness of Debt | | - | | | (62,396 | ) | | (968,646 | ) |
Non-Cash Payment of Compensation | | 11,000 | | | - | | | 521,500 | |
Advances to Operators, Receivables and Prepaids | | 12,782 | | | (71,175 | ) | | (145,297 | ) |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities | | (61,976 | ) | | (160,027 | ) | | 137,212 | |
Other Liabilities | | - | | | - | | | 55,202 | |
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | | (248,302 | ) | | (545,151 | ) | | (2,362,443 | ) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Unproved Interests | | - | | | 28,528 | | | (3,448,099 | ) |
Disposition of Unproved Interests | | - | | | 1,484,922 | | | 2,344,822 | |
Acquisition, Net of Cash Acquired | | - | | | - | | | 401,056 | |
Loans to Affiliated Company | | - | | | - | | | (2,750,000 | ) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | | - | | | 1,513,450 | | | (3,452,221 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock | | - | | | - | | | 3,900,500 | |
Advances from Shareholder | | - | | | - | | | 200,000 | |
Shareholder Loan | | - | | | - | | | 25,000 | |
Repayments of Advances from Shareholder | | - | | | - | | | (199,700 | ) |
Proceeds from Convertible Debt | | - | | | - | | | 1,900,000 | |
Deferred Financing Costs | | - | | | - | | | (91,500 | ) |
Proceeds from Advances | | - | | | - | | | 1,190,000 | |
Repayment of Note Payable | | - | | | (600,000 | ) | | (1,050,000 | ) |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | | - | | | (600,000 | ) | | 5,874,300 | |
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash | | - | | | 1,205 | | | (4,701 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) In Cash During The Period | | (248,302 | ) | | 369,504 | | | 54,935 | |
Cash, Beginning Of Period | | 303,237 | | | 24,422 | | | - | |
Cash, End Of Period | $ | 54,935 | | $ | 393,926 | | $ | 54,935 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash Paid for Interest | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Cash Paid for Taxes | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Shareholder Loans Contributed to Capital | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 25,300 | |
Acquisition of PetroSouth Energy Corp BVI: | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of 5,653,333 Shares of Common Stock | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 2,011,876 | |
Forgiveness of Demand Loans Receivable from Affiliated Company | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | 2,750,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated unaudited financial statements.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
West Canyon Energy Corp. (“West Canyon” or the “Company”) has prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) instructions to Form 10-Q and Item 310(b) of regulation S-K. These consolidated financial statements should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes in the Company’s 2011 Form 10-K filed with the SEC on October 13, 2011. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and disclosures, which, in the Company’s opinion, are necessary for fair presentation. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of the entire year. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.
Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Company has incurred losses since inception (July 27, 2004) resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,630,455 and further losses are anticipated in the development of the business, raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Its ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary capital and financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue as a going concern.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements presented herein for comparative purposes include the accounts of the Company’s wholly owned Colombian Branch, West Canyon Energy Corp. Sucursal Colombia.
All intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Management does not believe the Company to be the primary beneficiary of any entity, nor does Management believe the Company to hold any variable interests. The Company’s interest in oil and gas exploration and production ventures and partnerships are proportionately consolidated.
Use of Estimates
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of its consolidated financial statements and changes in these estimates are recorded when known.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting for Oil and Gas Properties
The Company uses the full-cost method of accounting for its exploration and development activities. Under this method of accounting, the cost of both successful and unsuccessful exploration and development activities are capitalized as oil and gas property. The Company has not incurred any internal costs that are directly related to exploration and development activities, including salaries and benefits, which could be capitalized as part of oil and gas property. Proceeds from the sale or disposition of oil and gas properties are accounted for as a reduction to capitalized costs unless a significant portion (greater than 25 percent) of the Company’s reserve quantities in a particular country are sold, in which case a gain or loss is recognized. Under the full-cost method of accounting, the Company applies a ceiling test to the capitalized cost in the full cost pool. The Company computes the ceiling test so that capitalized cost, less accumulated depletion and related deferred income tax, do not exceed an amount (the ceiling) equal to the sum of: (A) The present value, using a ten percent discount rate, of estimated future net revenue computed by applying average annual prices based on the first day of each month to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, less estimated future expenditures (based on current cost) to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves computed using a discount factor of ten percent and assuming continuation of existing economic conditions; plus (B) the cost of unevaluated properties and major development projects excluded from the costs being amortized; plus (C) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven properties included in the costs being amortized; less (D) income tax effects related to differences between the book and tax basis of the property. If capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to expense and reflected as additional depreciation, depletion and amortization.
The Company’s oil and gas properties totaling $2,230,634 consists solely of unevaluated properties excluded from the costs being amortized. These costs represent investments in unproved properties and major development projects in which the Company owns a direct interest. The Company excludes these costs until proved reserves are found, until it is determined that the costs are impaired, or major development projects are placed in service. All costs excluded are reviewed at least quarterly to determine if impairment has occurred. The Company adds the amount of impairment assessed to the cost to be amortized subject to the ceiling test. The Company understands that the operatorship of the Company’s sole asset comprising its oil and gas properties may have subsequently changed, although it has not been advised of such under the terms of the operating agreement. The Company believes that the current operator may be T.C. Oil, but again, it has not been officially advised of such. The current operator, UTO, has been unresponsive in terms of providing the Company with an updated status of the block, drilling programs, production levels and the Company’s production share. The Exploration and Production Contract associated with the block was originally signed on November 8, 2004, providing for a six year exploration period and a 28 year production period. Due to the unresponsiveness of the operator, the Company is uncertain as to the current status of the permit, however the Company believes the Exploration and Production Contract remains in good standing. The Company is attempting to establish communications with UTO or determine if the operatorship has changed to T.C. Oil and establish communications with them to confirm the status of the permit and continue exerting the Company’s right to the lease. The Company has engaged legal counsel to assist in resolving these issues; however the ultimate outcome is unknown.
The Company recognizes liabilities for retirement obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets, such as producing well sites, when there is a legal obligation associated with retirement of such assets and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Revenue Recognition
Oil and natural gas revenues related to proved oil and gas properties are recorded using the sales method whereby the Company recognizes oil and natural gas revenue based on the amount of oil and gas sold to purchasers when title passes, the amount is determinable and collection is reasonably assured. Actual sales of gas are based on sales, net of the associated volume charges for processing fees and for costs associated with delivery, transportation, marketing, and royalties in accordance with industry standards. Operating costs and taxes are recognized in the same period for which revenue is earned. The Company did not recognize any revenue related to proved oil and gas properties during the three or nine months ended March 31, 2012 or 2011.
Oil and natural gas revenues and lease operating expenses related to unproved oil and gas properties that are being evaluated for commercial viability are offset against the full cost pool until proved reserves are established, or determination is made that the unproved properties are impaired.
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
The Company computes earnings (loss) per share in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”. ASC Topic 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS) on the face of the statement of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had no dilutive securities outstanding.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for the Company’s consolidated operations except its former Colombian branch, which used the Colombian peso as the functional currency. The Company’s U.S. operations and Colombian operations do not engage in transactions other than in their functional currencies. As such, the Company had no material earnings impact from foreign currency transaction gains and losses. The assets and liabilities of the Company’s former Colombian branch were translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Colombian income and expenses were translated at average rates for the periods presented. Translation adjustments had no effect on net income and were included in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. The Company has an immaterial deferred tax asset due to a translation loss.
Comprehensive Income
ASC Topic 220, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. Comprehensive income resulting from the translation of the Company’s subsidiary financial statements for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income.
3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Effective January 1, 2012, the Company entered an amending agreement with Summit Consulting Limited to retain the services of Mr. Share Reeves as President and Director of the Company (“Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment provides for a monthly management fee of $10,000 and the issuance of 500,000 shares of common stock upon entering into the agreement and 500,000 shares of common stock on each annual renewal of the agreement. The Third Amendment expires on January 1, 2014.
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WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARY
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
The common shares were fully vested at the date of grant and have all ordinary and normal rights of other shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company estimated the fair value of the common shares at date of grant to be $11,000, based on the closing share price of the Company’s common stock on the day prior to the grant date and recognized this amount in its consolidated financial statements.
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Item2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "should", "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential" or "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our unaudited consolidated financial statements are stated in United States dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this quarterly report.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars.
As used in this quarterly report and unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, “our company” and “West Canyon” refer to West Canyon Energy Corp. and our wholly owned Colombian branch, West Canyon Energy Corp. Sucursal Colombia.
General Overview
We were incorporated on July 27, 2004, under the name Mobridge Explorations Inc. Since inception, we were a company primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. Pursuant to a mineral property option agreement dated July 6, 2005, we were granted an option to acquire a 100% undivided right, title and interest in a total of 15 mineral claim units, known as the Chambers Township claim block, located in the Sudbury Mining Division of Ontario, Canada. On November 1, 2006, the mineral property agreement was terminated.
Because we had not discovered any economically viable mineral deposits on the Chambers Township claim block, we decided to change the direction of our exploration activities to the oil and gas sector. On April 30, 2007, we completed a merger with our subsidiary, PetroSouth Energy Corp. with PetroSouth Energy Corp. as the surviving corporation. Concurrently, our board of directors approved a 10 for 1 stock split of our authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result, our authorized capital increased from 75,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 to 750,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001.
On October 2, 2007, we completed the acquisition of all the issued and outstanding common stock of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI pursuant to a share exchange agreement dated September 30, 2007, among our company, as purchaser, and all of the shareholders of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI, as vendors.
Effective April 11, 2008, we completed a merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, West Canyon Energy Corp., a Nevada corporation. The sole purpose of the merger was to change our name from PetroSouth Energy Corp. to West Canyon Energy Corp. and the subsidiary company was incorporated solely for such purpose. The change of name became effective with the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board at the opening for trading on April 11, 2008, under the stock symbol “WCYO”.
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Effective November 7, 2008, we effected a 5 for 1 reverse stock split of our authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock. As a result our authorized capital decreased from 750,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 to 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. Our CUSIP number is 951736206 and our stock symbol changed to “WCYN”.
On October 27, 2010, we entered into a letter agreement with Petrodorado Energy Ltd. (“Petrodorado”) with respect to the sale by us of our wholly-owned subsidiary PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI, including our interest in the Talora Exploration Block but excluding our interest in the Buenavista Block, to Petrodorado for $1.5 million. On December 1, 2010, we completed all the conditions stipulated to close the transaction.
We have not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceeding.
Our Current Business
Our asset base and property development activity currently consists of a 16% participation stake in the Buenavista Exploration and Production Contract northeast of Bogotá, Colombia, which we acquired through an Assignment Agreement dated August 30, 2007. The Buenavista Exploration and Production Contract was effective November 8, 2004 and has a surrender date of November 8, 2032. To the best of our knowledge, the operator and majority partner is UTO with an 84% participation stake. The 25,000 acre contiguous parcel of land contains the Bolivar field, the Bolivar prospect and three leads. Included in the field is the La Luna formation, covering an area of 700 acres.
We understand that the operatorship may have subsequently changed, although we have not been advised of such under the terms of the operating agreement. We believe that the current operator may be T.C. Oil, but again, we have not been officially advised of such. The current operator, UTO, has been unresponsive in terms of providing us with updated status of the block, drilling programs, production levels and our production share. The Exploration and Production Contract associated with the block was originally signed on November 8, 2004, providing for a six year exploration period and a 28 year production period. Due to the unresponsiveness of the operator, we are uncertain as to the current status of the permit, however we believe the Exploration and Production Contract remains in good standing. We are attempting to establish communications with UTO or determine if the operatorship has changed to T.C. Oil and establish communications with them to confirm the status of the permit and continue exerting our right to the lease. We have engaged legal counsel to assist in resolving these issues; however the ultimate outcome is unknown.
In December 2007, we commenced drilling on the Bochica 1 development well. During the initial drilling of the Bochica1, we had to cease drilling until additional drilling rigs could be obtained. In early 2008, a workover was performed on the Bochica 1 well, but was not successful. In January 2009, we completed a seismic 3D shoot in the 70 kilometer area around the Bochica 1 well to determine if we had any further potential production zones. In May 2009, the Bochica 1 well was determined to be a dry hole and was subsequently plugged and abandoned. Under the full cost method of accounting, the costs associated with abandoned wells are to be transferred to the full cost pool and depleted over the useful life of proved reserves. Since we had no proven reserve value as of June 30, 2009, these costs were considered impaired. As a result, we recognized a $1,197,229 impairment charge related to the Buenavista Block for the year ended June 30, 2009.
Effective September 16, 2008, we entered into a farmout agreement with Delavaco Energy Colombia Inc. Sucursal Colombia, a subsidiary of Delavaco Energy Inc., for the sale of our 16% participating interest in the Buenavista Block. The total purchase price was $4,000,000. Upon entering in the farmout agreement, we received a nonrefundable deposit on sale of $200,000. The balance of $3,800,000 was to be paid on the earlier of (i) 30 days from a Liquidity Event by Delavaco (as defined by the farmout agreement), or (ii) December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2008, the balance of payment was not made by Delavaco and the Buenavista Block reverted back to us and the $200,000 deposit was recorded as a component of Other Income (Expense), net during the year ended June 30, 2009.
As of March 31, 2012, we had not yet determined the commerciality of the Buenavista Block.
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Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared on a going concern basis. We have incurred losses since inception (July 27, 2004) resulting in an accumulated deficit of $5,630,455 and further losses are anticipated in the development of the business, raising substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate profitable operations in the future and/or to obtain the necessary capital and financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts of and classification of liabilities that might be necessary in the event we cannot continue as a going concern.
We anticipate a cash requirement in the amount of $350,000 during the next 12 months, mostly for professional fees and salaries. We currently have no exploration activities planned, nor do we have sufficient funds to do so. Accordingly, we will require additional funds to embark on any exploration and development programs. These funds may be raised through asset sales, equity financing, debt financing, or other sources, which may result in further dilution in the equity ownership of our shares. There is still no assurance that we will be able to maintain operations at a level sufficient for an investor to obtain a return on his investment in our common stock. Further, we may continue to be unprofitable. We do not have any arrangements in place for any future debt or equity financing.
Over the next 12 months we anticipate that we will incur the following cash requirements:
Professional Fees | $ | 180,000 | |
Salaries | | 120,000 | |
Other General & Administrative | | 50,000 | |
| $ | 350,000 | |
Results of Operations
| | For the Three Months Ended | | | For the Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
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REVENUE | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General & Administrative | | 64,535 | | | 98,012 | | | 210,108 | | | 277,166 | |
Impairment of Unproved Interest | | - | | | 213,937 | | | - | | | 213,937 | |
OPERATING LOSS | | (64,535 | ) | | (311,949 | ) | | (210,108 | ) | | (491,103 | ) |
Interest Expense, net | | - | | | (89 | ) | | - | | | (37,100 | ) |
Gain on Forgiveness of Debt | | - | | | - | | | - | | | 62,396 | |
Other Income and (Expense), net | | - | | | - | | | - | | | (170 | ) |
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | | (64,535 | ) | | (312,038 | ) | | (210,108 | ) | | (465,977 | ) |
Revenue
We have not earned any revenues from operations since inception and we do not anticipate earning such revenues until such time as we have entered into commercial production of our oil and gas projects. We are currently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurances that we will discover commercially exploitable resources on our properties, or if such resources are discovered, that we will be able to enter into commercial production. Oil and natural gas revenues and lease operating expenses related to unproved oil and gas properties that are being evaluated for commercial viability are offset against the full cost pool until proved reserves are established, or determination is made that the unproved properties are impaired.
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General and Administrative Expenses
The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, was primarily attributable to reduced professional fees and travel related costs.
Impairment of Unproved Interest
During the three months ended March 31, 2011, as a result of the expiration of the underlying lease, we fully impaired our Spring Creek Red River Prospect and recorded a loss on impairment of $247,820 during the period. This loss was partially offset by our recognition of the $33,883 deferred gain from the sale of the North Semitropic prospect in 2010, as we had then disposed of all our US oil and gas properties.
We had no impairment during the three or nine months ended March 31, 2012.
Interest Expense
The decrease in interest expense for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, as compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, was due to our paying off the remaining balance of our interest bearing debt during December 2010.
Gain on Forgiveness of Debt
During the nine months ended March 31, 2011, we recorded a gain of $62,396 on the forgiveness of interest accrued on our company’s outstanding promissory notes when that debt was repaid.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
At March 31, 2012, we had a working capital deficit of $1,406,614. We had cash on hand of $54,935 on March 31, 2012.
We have raised net proceeds of $7,215,800 in various advances and debt and equity financings since our inception (July 27, 2004), and have used the majority of the net proceeds to acquire our prospect blocks in Colombia, as well as for general and administrative expenses and working capital purposes.
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, totaled $248,302 and consisted primarily of our net loss of $210,108 and net reductions in our accounts payable. Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, totaled $545,151 and consisted primarily of the net loss of $465,977 and the repayment of outstanding trade payables upon the sale of our wholly-owned subsidiary PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI.
We had no cash provided by or used in investing activities during the nine months ended March 31, 2012. Net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, totaled $1,513,450 and consisted primarily of $1,410,000 and $74,922 of net proceeds collected from the sale of our interests in PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI and our North Semitropic prospect that closed in February 2010.
We had no cash provided by or used in financing activities during the nine months ended March 31, 2012. Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011, totaled $600,000 and consisted of the final payment on the September 2009 promissory note upon the sale of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI.
We have suffered recurring losses from operations. The continuation of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, a successful program of exploration, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations. The issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
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There are no assurances that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations. As noted herein, we are pursuing various financing alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will be unable to conduct our operations as planned, and we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. In such event, we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on a regular basis. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions used in preparation of its consolidated financial statements and changes in these estimates are recorded when known.
Accounting for Oil and Gas Properties
We use the full-cost method of accounting for our exploration and development activities. Under this method of accounting, the cost of both successful and unsuccessful exploration and development activities are capitalized as oil and gas property. We have not incurred any internal costs that are directly related to exploration and development activities, including salaries and benefits, which could be capitalized as part of oil and gas property. Proceeds from the sale or disposition of oil and gas properties are accounted for as a reduction to capitalized costs unless a significant portion (greater than 25 percent) of our reserve quantities in a particular country are sold, in which case a gain or loss is recognized. Under the full-cost method of accounting, we apply a ceiling test to the capitalized cost in the full cost pool. We compute the ceiling test so that capitalized cost, less accumulated depletion and related deferred income tax, do not exceed an amount (the ceiling) equal to the sum of: (A) The present value, using a ten percent discount rate, of estimated future net revenue computed by applying average annual prices based on the first day of each month to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, less estimated future expenditures (based on current cost) to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves computed using a discount factor of ten percent and assuming continuation of existing economic conditions; plus (B) the cost of unevaluated properties and major development projects excluded from the costs being amortized; plus (C) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven properties included in the costs being amortized; less (D) income tax effects related to differences between the book and tax basis of the property. If capitalized costs exceed this limit, the excess is charged to expense and reflected as additional depreciation, depletion and amortization.
Our oil and gas properties totaling $2,230,634 consists solely of unevaluated properties excluded from the costs being amortized. These costs represent investments in unproved properties and major development projects in which we own a direct interest. We exclude these costs until proved reserves are found, until it is determined that the costs are impaired, or major development projects are placed in service. All costs excluded are reviewed at least quarterly to determine if impairment has occurred. We add the amount of impairment assessed to the cost to be amortized subject to the ceiling test. We understand that the operatorship of the sole asset comprising our oil and gas properties may have subsequently changed, although we have not been advised of such under the terms of the operating agreement. We believe that the current operator may be T.C. Oil, but again, we have not been officially advised of such. The current operator, UTO, has been unresponsive in terms of providing us with an updated status of the block, drilling programs, production levels and our production share. The Exploration and Production Contract associated with the block was originally signed on November 8, 2004, providing for a six year exploration period and a 28 year production period. Due to the unresponsiveness of the operator, we are uncertain as to the current status of the permit, however we believe the Exploration and Production Contract remains in good standing. The Company is attempting to establish communications with UTO or determine if the operatorship has changed to T.C. Oil and establish communications with them to confirm the status of the permit and continue exerting the Company’s right to the lease. The Company has engaged legal counsel to assist in resolving these issues; however the ultimate outcome is unknown.
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We recognize liabilities for retirement obligations associated with tangible long-lived assets, such as producing well sites, when there is a legal obligation associated with retirement of such assets and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Revenue Recognition
Oil and natural gas revenues related to proved oil and gas properties are recorded using the sales method whereby we recognize oil and natural gas revenue based on the amount of oil and gas sold to purchasers when title passes, the amount is determinable and collection is reasonably assured. Actual sales of gas are based on sales, net of the associated volume charges for processing fees and for costs associated with delivery, transportation, marketing, and royalties in accordance with industry standards. Operating costs and taxes are recognized in the same period for which revenue is earned. We did not recognize any revenue related to proved oil and gas properties during either of the three or nine month periods ended March 31, 2012 or 2011.
Oil and natural gas revenues and lease operating expenses related to unproved oil and gas properties that are being evaluated for commercial viability are offset against the full cost pool until proved reserves are established, or determination is made that the unproved properties are impaired.
Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
We compute earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share”. ASC Topic 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS) on the face of the statement of operations. Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS excludes all potentially dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. During the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012 or 2011, we had no dilutive securities outstanding.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for our company’s consolidated operations except our former Colombian branch, which used the Colombian peso as the functional currency. Our U.S. operations and Colombian operations do not engage in transactions other than in their functional currencies. As such, we had no material earnings impact from foreign currency transaction gains and losses. The assets and liabilities of our former Colombian branch were translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Colombian income and expenses were translated at average rates for the periods presented. Translation adjustments had no effect on net income and were included in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Our company has an immaterial deferred tax asset due to a translation loss.
Comprehensive Income
ASC Topic 220, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components in the financial statements. Comprehensive income resulting from the translation of our subsidiary financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income.
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Item 3. Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risks.
As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item4. Controls and Procedures.
Management’s Report on Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of March 31, 2012, the end of our quarter covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our president (our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during our quarter ended March 31, 2012, that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item1. Legal Proceedings.
We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against our company, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to our interest.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Much of the information included in this quarterly report includes or is based upon estimates, projections or other "forward looking statements". Such forward looking statements include any projections or estimates made by us and our management in connection with our business operations. While these forward-looking statements, and any assumptions upon which they are based, are made in good faith and reflect our current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results will almost always vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein.
Such estimates, projections or other "forward looking statements" involve various risks and uncertainties as outlined below. We caution the reader that important factors in some cases have affected and, in the future, could materially affect actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in any such estimates, projections or other "forward looking statements".
Our common shares are considered speculative during the development of our new business operations. Prospective investors should consider carefully the risk factors set out below.
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Risks Related to Our Business
Because we may never earn revenues from our operations, our business may fail and our investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
We have no history of revenues from operations. We have never had significant operations and have no significant assets. We have yet to generate positive earnings and there can be no assurance that we will ever operate profitably. Our company has a limited operating history. If our business plan is not successful and we are not able to operate profitably, then our stock may become worthless and investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
We expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We recognize that if we are unable to generate significant revenues from future acquisitions, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and we can provide no assurance that we will generate any revenues or ever achieve profitability. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will fail and investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
We have a history of losses and have negative cash flows from operations, which raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
We have not generated any revenues since our incorporation and we will continue to incur operating expenses without revenues until we are in commercial deployment. To date we have had negative cash flows from operations and we have been dependent on sales of our equity securities and debt financing to meet our cash requirements and have incurred net losses from inception (July 27, 2004) to December 31, 2011 of $5,630,455. Our net cash used in operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2012, was $248,302. As of March 31, 2012, we had a working capital deficit of $1,406,614. We do not expect positive cash flow from operations in the near term. There is no assurance that actual cash requirements will not exceed our estimates. In particular, additional capital may be required in the event that drilling and completion costs increase beyond our expectations; or we encounter greater costs associated with general and administrative expenses or offering costs. The occurrence of any of the aforementioned events could adversely affect our ability to meet our business plans. We cannot provide assurances that we will be able to successfully execute our business plan. These circumstances raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. If we are unable to continue as a going concern, investors will likely lose all of their investments in our company.
There is no assurance that we will operate profitably or will generate positive cash flow in the future. In addition, our operating results in the future may be subject to significant fluctuations due to many factors not within our control, such as the unpredictability of when customers will purchase our services, the size of customers’ purchases, the demand for our services, and the level of competition and general economic conditions. If we cannot generate positive cash flows in the future, or raise sufficient financing to continue our normal operations, then we may be forced to scale down or even close our operations.
We will depend almost exclusively on outside capital to pay for the continued exploration and development of our properties. Such outside capital may include the sale of additional stock and/or commercial borrowing. There is no guarantee that sufficient capital will continue to be available to meet these continuing development costs or that it will be on terms acceptable to us. The issuance of additional equity securities by us would result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments.
If we are unable to obtain financing in the amounts and on terms deemed acceptable to us, we may be unable to continue our business and as a result may be required to scale back or cease operations of our business, the result of which would be that our stockholders would lose some or all of their investment.
A decline in the price of our common stock could affect our ability to raise further working capital and adversely impact our operations.
A prolonged decline in the price of our common stock could result in a reduction in the liquidity of our common stock and a reduction in our ability to raise capital. Because our operations have been and will be primarily financed through the sale of equity securities, a decline in the price of our common stock could be especially detrimental to our liquidity and our continued operations. Any reduction in our ability to raise equity capital in the future would force us to reallocate funds from other planned uses and would have a significant negative effect on our business plans and operations, including our ability to develop new products and continue our current operations. If our stock price declines, we may not be able to raise additional capital or generate funds from operations sufficient to meet our obligations.
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We have a limited operating history and if we are not successful in continuing to grow our business, then we may have to scale back or even cease our ongoing business operations.
We have no history of revenues from operations and have yet to generate positive earnings from operations and there can be no assurance that we will ever operate profitably. The success of our company is significantly dependent on a successful acquisition, drilling, completion and production program. Our company’s operations will be subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a developing enterprise and the uncertainties arising from the absence of a significant operating history. We may be unable to locate recoverable reserves or operate on a profitable basis. We are in the development stage and potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by enterprises in the development stage. If our business plan is not successful, and we are not able to operate profitably, investors may lose some or all of their investment in our company.
Because of the early stage of development and the nature of our business, our securities are considered highly speculative.
Our securities must be considered highly speculative, generally because of the nature of our business and the early stage of our development. We are engaged in the business of exploring and, if warranted, developing commercial reserves of oil and gas. Our properties are in the exploration stage. Accordingly, we have not generated any revenues nor have we realized a profit from our operations to date and there is little likelihood that we will generate any revenues or realize any profits in the short term. Any profitability in the future from our business will be dependent upon locating and developing economic reserves of oil and gas, which itself is subject to numerous risk factors as set forth herein. Since we have not generated any revenues, we will have to raise additional monies through the sale of our equity securities or debt in order to continue our business operations.
The nature of oil and gas exploration and development involves many risks that we may not be able to overcome.
Oil and gas exploration and development is very competitive and involves many risks that even a combination of experience, knowledge and careful evaluation may not be able to overcome. As with any petroleum property, there can be no assurance that oil or gas will be extracted from any of the properties subject to our exploration and production contracts. Furthermore, the marketability of any discovered resource will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include, but are not limited to, market fluctuations of prices, proximity and capacity of pipelines and processing equipment, equipment availability and government regulations (including, without limitation, regulations relating to prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, allowable production, importing and exporting of oil and gas and environmental protection). The extent of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in us not receiving an adequate return on invested capital.
The marketability of natural resources will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control which may result in us not receiving an adequate return on invested capital to be profitable or viable.
The marketability of natural resources which may be acquired or discovered by us will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include market fluctuations in oil and gas pricing and demand, the proximity and capacity of natural resource markets and processing equipment, governmental regulations, land tenure, land use, regulation concerning the importing and exporting of oil and gas and environmental protection regulations. The exact effect of these factors cannot be accurately predicted, but the combination of these factors may result in us not receiving an adequate return on invested capital to be profitable or viable.
Oil and gas operations are subject to comprehensive regulation which may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated causing an adverse effect on our company.
Oil and gas operations are subject to federal, state, and local laws relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating removal of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into the environment. Oil and gas operations are also subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and safety standards by regulating the design and use of drilling methods and equipment. Various permits from government bodies are required for drilling operations to be conducted; no assurance can be given that such permits will be received. Environmental standards imposed by federal, provincial, or local authorities may be changed and any such changes may have material adverse effects on our activities. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other environmental damages which we may elect not to insure against due to prohibitive premium costs and other reasons. To date we have not been required to spend any material amount on compliance with environmental regulations. However, we may be required to do so in the future and this may affect our ability to expand or maintain our operations.
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Exploratory drilling involves many risks and we may become liable for pollution or other liabilities which may have an adverse effect on our financial position.
Drilling operations generally involve a high degree of risk. Hazards such as unusual or unexpected geological formations, power outages, labor disruptions, blow-outs, sour gas leakage, fire, inability to obtain suitable or adequate machinery, equipment or labor, and other risks are involved. We may become subject to liability for pollution or hazards against which we cannot adequately insure or which we may elect not to insure. Incurring any such liability may have a material adverse effect on our financial position and operations.
Any change to government regulation/administrative practices may have a negative impact on our ability to operate and our profitability.
The business of resource exploration and development is subject to regulation relating to the exploration for, and the development, upgrading, marketing, pricing, taxation, and transportation of oil and gas and related products and other matters. Amendments to current laws and regulations governing operations and activities of oil and gas exploration and development operations could have a material adverse impact on our business. In addition, there can be no assurance that income tax laws, royalty regulations and government incentive programs related to the properties subject to our exploration and production contracts and the oil and gas industry generally, will not be changed in a manner which may adversely affect our progress and cause delays, inability to explore and develop or abandonment of these interests.
Permits, leases, licenses, and approvals are required from a variety of regulatory authorities at various stages of exploration and development. There can be no assurance that the various government permits, leases, licenses and approvals sought will be granted in respect of our activities or, if granted, will not be cancelled or will be renewed upon expiry. There is no assurance that such permits, leases, licenses, and approvals will not contain terms and provisions which may adversely affect our exploration and development activities.
All or a portion of our interest in our properties may be lost if we are unable to obtain significant additional financing, as we are required to make significant expenditures on the exploration and development of our properties.
Our ability to continue exploration and, if warranted, development of our properties will be dependent upon our ability to raise significant additional financing. If we are unable to obtain such financing, a portion of our interest in our properties may be lost or our properties may be lost entirely and, in the case of our Colombian assets, revert back to the government of Colombia. We have limited financial resources and no material cash flow from operations and we are dependent for funds on our ability to sell our common shares, primarily on a private placement basis. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain financing on that basis in light of factors such as the market demand for our securities, the state of financial markets generally and other relevant factors.
We anticipate that we may need to obtain additional bank financing or sell additional debt or equity securities in future public or private offerings. There can be no assurance that additional funding will be available to us for exploration and development of our projects or to fulfill our obligations under the applicable petroleum prospecting licenses. Although historically we have announced additional financings to proceed with the development of some of our properties, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain adequate financing in the future or that the terms of such financing will be favorable. Failure to obtain such additional financing could result in delay or indefinite postponement of further exploration and development of our projects with the possible loss of our petroleum prospecting licenses.
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We will require substantial funds to enable us to decide whether our non-producing properties contain commercial oil and gas deposits and whether they should be brought into production, and if we cannot raise the necessary funds we may never be able to realize the potential of these properties.
Our decision as to whether our unproved properties contain commercial oil and gas deposits and should be brought into production will require substantial funds and depend upon the results of exploration programs and feasibility studies and the recommendations of duly qualified engineers, geologists, or both. This decision will involve consideration and evaluation of several significant factors including but not limited to: (1) costs of bringing a property into production, including exploration and development work, preparation of production feasibility studies, and construction of production facilities; (2) availability and costs of financing; (3) ongoing costs of production; (4) market prices for the oil and gas to be produced; (5) environmental compliance regulations and restraints; and (6) political climate, governmental regulation and control. If we are unable to raise the funds necessary to properly evaluate our unproved properties, then we may not be able to realize any potential of these properties.
We have licenses in respect of our properties, but our properties may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, or transfers which have not been recorded or detected through title searches, and are subject to a governmental right of participation, resulting in a possible claim against any future revenues generated by such properties.
We have licenses with respect to our oil and gas property in Colombia and we believe our interests are valid and enforceable given that they have been granted directly by the government of Colombia, although we have not obtained an opinion of counsel or any similar form of title opinion to that effect. However, these licenses do not guarantee title against all possible claims. The property may be subject to prior unregistered agreements, or transfers which have not been recorded or detected through title research. If the interests in our property are challenged, we may have to expend funds defending any such claims and may ultimately lose some or all of any revenues generated from the property if we lose our interest in such property.
We understand that the operatorship of the sole asset comprising our oil and gas properties may have subsequently changed, although we have not been advised of such under the terms of the operating agreement. We believe that the current operator may be T.C. Oil, but again, we have not been officially advised of such. The current operator, UTO, has been unresponsive in terms of providing us with an updated status of the block, drilling programs, production levels and our production share. The Exploration and Production Contract associated with the block was originally signed on November 8, 2004, providing for a six year exploration period and a 28 year production period. Due to the unresponsiveness of the operator, we are uncertain as to the current status of the permit, however we believe the Exploration and Production Contract remains in good standing.
Our most significant project is located in Colombia where oil and gas exploration activities may be affected in varying degrees by political and government regulations which could have a negative impact on our ability to continue our operations.
Our most significant project in which we have a participation stake is located in Colombia. Exploration activities in Colombia may be affected in varying degrees by political instabilities and government regulations relating to the oil and gas industry. Any changes in regulations or shifts in political conditions are beyond our control and may adversely affect our business. Operations may be affected in varying degrees by government regulations with respect to restrictions on production, price controls, export controls, income taxes, expropriations of property, environmental legislation and safety. The status of Colombia as a developing country may make it more difficult for us to obtain any required financing for our project. The effect of all these factors cannot be accurately predicted. Notwithstanding the progress achieved in restructuring Colombia political institutions and revitalizing its economy, the present administration, or any successor government, may not be able to sustain the progress achieved. While the Colombia economy has experienced growth in recent years, such growth may not continue in the future at similar rates or at all. If the economy of Colombia fails to continue its growth or suffers a recession, we may not be able to continue our operations in that country. We do not carry political risk insurance.
The potential profitability of oil and gas ventures depends upon factors beyond the control of our company.
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The potential profitability of oil and gas properties is dependent upon many factors beyond our control. For instance, world prices and markets for oil and gas are unpredictable, highly volatile, potentially subject to governmental fixing, pegging, controls, or any combination of these and other factors, and respond to changes in domestic, international, political, social, and economic environments. Additionally, due to world-wide economic uncertainty, the availability and cost of funds for production and other expenses have become increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to project. These changes and events may materially affect our financial performance.
Adverse weather conditions can also hinder drilling operations. A productive well may become uneconomic in the event water or other deleterious substances are encountered which impair or prevent the production of oil and/or gas from the well. In addition, production from any well may be unmarketable if it is impregnated with water or other deleterious substances. The marketability of oil and gas which may be acquired or discovered will be affected by numerous factors beyond our control. These factors include the proximity and capacity of oil and gas pipelines and processing equipment, market fluctuations of prices, taxes, royalties, land tenure, allowable production and environmental protection. The extent of these factors cannot be accurately predicted but the combination of these factors may result in our company not receiving an adequate return on invested capital.
Competition in the oil and gas industry is highly competitive and there is no assurance that we will be successful in acquiring the licenses.
The oil and gas industry is intensely competitive. We compete with numerous individuals and companies, including many major oil and gas companies, which have substantially greater technical, financial and operational resources and staffs. Accordingly, there is a high degree of competition for desirable oil and gas properties for drilling operations and necessary drilling equipment, as well as for access to funds. There can be no assurance that the necessary funds can be raised or that any projected work will be completed. There are other competitors that have operations in the properties in Colombia and the presence of these competitors could adversely affect our ability to acquire additional property interests.
Risks Related to Our Common Stock
Trading of our stock may be restricted by the SEC’s “Penny Stock” regulations which may limit a stockholder's ability to buy and sell our stock.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted regulations which generally define “penny stock” to be any equity security that has a market price (as defined) less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. Our securities are covered by the penny stock rules, which impose additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors.” The term “accredited investor” refers generally to institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000 or individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 jointly with their spouse. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document in a form prepared by the SEC which provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer's account. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker-dealer and salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer orally or in writing prior to effecting the transaction and must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation. In addition, the penny stock rules require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for the stock that is subject to these penny stock rules. Consequently, these penny stock rules may affect the ability of broker-dealers to trade our securities. We believe that the penny stock rules discourage investor interest in and limit the marketability of, our common stock.
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. 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, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.
Trading in our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board is limited and sporadic making it difficult for our shareholders to sell their shares or liquidate their investments.
Shares of our common stock are currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. The trading price of our common stock has been subject to wide fluctuations. Trading prices of our common stock may fluctuate in response to a number of factors, many of which will be beyond our control. The stock market has generally experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of companies with no current business operation. There can be no assurance that trading prices and price earnings ratios previously experienced by our common stock will be matched or maintained. These broad market and industry factors may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance.
In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company's securities, securities class-action litigation has often been instituted. Such litigation, if instituted, could result in substantial costs for us and a diversion of management's attention and resources.
Because of the early stage of development and the nature of our business, our securities are considered highly speculative.
Our securities must be considered highly speculative, generally because of the nature of our business and the early stage of its development. We are engaged in the business of exploring and, if warranted, developing commercial reserves of oil and gas. Our properties are primarily in the exploration stage only. Accordingly, we have not generated any revenues nor have we realized a profit from our operations to date and there is little likelihood that we will generate any revenues or realize any profits in the short term. Any profitability in the future from our business will be dependent upon locating and developing economic reserves of oil and gas, which itself is subject to numerous risk factors as set forth herein. Since we have not generated any revenues, we will have to raise additional monies through the sale of our equity securities or debt in order to continue our business operations.
We do not intend to pay dividends on any investment in the shares of stock of our company.
We have never paid any cash dividends and currently do not intend to pay any dividends for the foreseeable future. To the extent that we require additional funding currently not provided for in our financing plan, our funding sources may prohibit the payment of a dividend. Because we do not intend to declare dividends, any gain on an investment in our company will need to come through an increase in the stock’s price. This may never happen and investors may lose all of their investment in our company.
Risks Related to Our Company
Our By-laws contain provisions indemnifying our officers and directors against all costs, charges and expenses incurred by them.
Our By-laws contain provisions with respect to the indemnification of our officers and directors against all costs, charges and expenses, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment, actually and reasonably incurred by him, including an amount paid to settle an action or satisfy a judgment in a civil, criminal or administrative action or proceeding to which he is made a party by reason of his being or having been one of our directors or officers.
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Investors' interests in our company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share if we issue additional shares or raise funds through the sale of equity securities.
Our constating documents authorize the issuance of 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. In the event that we are required to issue any additional shares or enter into private placements to raise financing through the sale of equity securities, investors' interests in our company will be diluted and investors may suffer dilution in their net book value per share depending on the price at which such securities are sold. If we issue any such additional shares, such issuances also will cause a reduction in the proportionate ownership and voting power of all other shareholders. Further, any such issuance may result in a change in our control.
Our By-laws do not contain anti-takeover provisions which could result in a change of our management and directors if there is a take-over of our company.
We do not currently have a shareholder rights plan or any anti-takeover provisions in our By-laws. Without any anti-takeover provisions, there is no deterrent for a take-over of our company, which may result in a change in our management and directors.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit | Description |
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(3) | Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws |
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3.1 | Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to our registration statement on form SB-2 filed on January 6, 2006) |
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3.2 | By-laws (incorporated by reference to our registration statement on form SB-2 filed on January 6, 2006) |
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3.3 | Articles of Merger (incorporated by reference to our current report on Form 8-k filed on May 1, 2007) |
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3.4 | Certificate of Change (incorporated by reference to our current report on Form 8-k filed on May 1, 2007) |
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Exhibit | Description |
Number | |
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3.5 | Articles of Merger filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on March 27, 2008, effective April 11, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report on Form 8-k filed on April 11, 2008) |
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(10) | Material Contracts |
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10.1 | Share Exchange Agreement among all shareholders of PetroSouth Energy Corp. BVI and our Company dated September 30, 2007 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2007) |
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10.2 | Commercial Agreement for the Talora Block between Petroleum Equipment International (PEI), David Craven, and dated October 24, 2006 for 20% participation stake in the Tolara Block near Bogotá, Colombia (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2007) |
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10.3 | Buenavista Assignment Agreement between UTI, PetroSouth Energy Corp., BVI, Petroleum Equipment International Ltda. dated August 30, 2007 for participation stake in the Buenavista Block near Bogotá, Colombia (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on October 3, 2007) |
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10.4 | Carbonera Exploration and Exploitation Contract (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2007) |
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10.5 | Convertible Promissory Note dated January 17, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2008) |
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10.6 | Farmout Agreement “North Semitropic Prospect” dated February 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2008) |
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10.7 | March 25, 2008 letter of intent with Slope County Oil Company (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2008) |
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10.8 | Convertible Promissory Note dated March 10, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on April 3, 2008) |
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10.9 | Convertible Promissory Note dated February 5, 2008 and entered into on April 30, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on May 1, 2008) |
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10.10 | Convertible Promissory Note dated June 2, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2008) |
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10.11 | Assignment of Farmout Interest dated June 16, 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2008) |
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10.12 | Consulting agreement between our company and Summit Consulting Limited dated effective the 2nd day of July 2008 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on July 29, 2008) |
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10.13 | Executive Employment Agreement with Felipe Pimienta Barrios (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2009) |
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Exhibit | Description |
Number | |
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10.14 | Amending Agreement with Summit Consulting Limited (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2009) |
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10.15 | Agreement between Petrosouth Energy Corporation Sucursal Colombia and Delavaco Energy Colombia Inc. Sucursal Colombia (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2009) |
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10.16 | Promissory Note dated September 22, 2009 (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on September 24, 2009) |
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10.17 | Letter Agreement dated October 27, 2010, by and between West Canyon Energy Corp. and Petrodorado Energy Ltd. (incorporated by reference to our current report, on Form 8-K filed on December 1, 2010) |
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(14) | Code of Ethics |
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14.1 | Code of Ethics (incorporated by reference to our annual report on Form 10-KSB filed on September 28, 2007) |
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(21) | Subsidiaries of the Small Business Issuer |
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21.1 | West Canyon Energy Corp. Sucursal Columbia, a Colombian corporation |
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(31) | Section 302 Certifications |
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31.1* | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of the Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
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(32) | Section 906 Certification |
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32.1* | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 of the Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer |
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101** | Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T |
101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy ExtensionLabelLabelLinkbase Document |
101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
* | Filed herewith |
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** | Furnished herewith. Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of any registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections. |
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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.
| WEST CANYON ENERGY CORP. |
| (Registrant) |
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Dated: May 15, 2012 | /s/ Shane Reeves |
| Shane Reeves |
| Chairman, President, Chief Financial Officer, |
| Treasurer, Secretary and Director |
| (Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial |
| Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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