UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2013
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from ___________ to _____________
Commission file number 000-52630
ZINCO DO BRASIL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | | 26-2524571 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
| 100 Park Avenue Suite 1600 New York, New York 10017 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | |
| (212) 984-0628 | |
| (Issuer's telephone number) | |
Check whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
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). Yes¨No¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer | ¨ | Accelerated Filer | ¨ | Non-Accelerated Filer | ¨ | Smaller Reporting Company | x |
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) (check one): Yes¨ Nox
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 23,728,331 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, as of April 22, 2013.
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc.
(Formerly TurkPower Corporation)
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PART 1 – Financial Information | |
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Item 1 – Unaudited Financial Information: | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012 (Unaudited) | 2 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) | 3 |
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Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Deficit for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013 (Unaudited) | 4 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited) | 5 |
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 6 |
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Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 13 |
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Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 15 |
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Item 4 - Controls and Procedures | 16 |
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PART II - Other Information (Items 1-6) | 17 |
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc.
(Formerly TurkPower Corporation)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
| | February 28, 2013 | | | May 31, 2012 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | | 906 | | | $ | 299,298 | |
Total current assets | | | 906 | | | | 299,298 | |
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Other assets: | | | | | | | | |
Deposit on acquisition of Zinco do Brasil Mineracao Ltda. | | | 200,600 | | | | - | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 201,506 | | | $ | 299,298 | |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 162,013 | | | $ | 150,349 | |
Accrued interest | | | 596,935 | | | | 896,417 | |
Related party payable | | | 48,007 | | | | 140,507 | |
Derivative liabilities | | | 311,800 | | | | 508,819 | |
Convertible debt - related party, net of unamortized discount of $984 and $0 as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | 31,016 | | | | 393,159 | |
Convertible debt, net of unamortized discount of $23,704 and $267,718 as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | 1,831,296 | | | | 3,782,282 | |
Liabilities of discontinued operations | | | 2,450,877 | | | | 2,168,047 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 5,431,944 | | | | 8,039,580 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 5,431,944 | | | | 8,039,580 | |
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Stockholders' Deficit: | | | | | | | | |
Series A Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 0 and 240 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | - | | | | - | |
Series B Preferred stock: $0.0001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | - | | | | - | |
Series C Preferred stock: $0.001 par value; 1,100,000 shares authorized; 1,074,999 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | 1,075 | | | | - | |
Series D Preferred Stock: $0.001 par value; 1,200,000 shares authorized; 50,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | 50 | | | | | |
Common stock: $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 21,192,918 and 10,050,028 shares issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, respectively | | | 2,119 | | | | 1,005 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 38,838,427 | | | | 30,517,144 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 135,474 | | | | 177,819 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (44,174,724 | ) | | | (38,403,391 | ) |
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) of Zinco Do Brasil, Inc. | | | (5,197,579 | ) | | | (7,707,423 | ) |
Non-controlling interest | | | (32,859 | ) | | | (32,859 | ) |
Total equity | | | (5,230,438 | ) | | | (7,740,282 | ) |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | $ | 201,506 | | | $ | 299,298 | |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc.
(Formerly TurkPower Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
Unaudited
| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | February 28, 2013 | | | February 29, 2012 | | | February 28, 2013 | | | February 29, 2012 | |
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Professional fees | | | 130,971 | | | | 115,302 | | | | 302,385 | | | | 594,854 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 523,173 | | | | 147,756 | | | | 1,251,984 | | | | 1,034,215 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 654,144 | | | | 263,058 | | | | 1,554,369 | | | | 1,629,069 | |
Loss from operations | | | (654,144 | ) | | | (263,058 | ) | | | (1,554,369 | ) | | | (1,629,069 | ) |
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Other (income) expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives (gain) loss | | | 96,447 | | | | (17,354 | ) | | | (295,045 | ) | | | 36,996 | |
Interest expense | | | 165,062 | | | | 635,394 | | | | 914,778 | | | | 1,601,941 | |
Loss on extinguishment of debt | | | 800,000 | | | | 751,843 | | | | 1,431,476 | | | | 751,843 | |
Debt conversion expense | | | 67,839 | | | | - | | | | 1,925,271 | | | | - | |
Total other expense | | | 1,129,348 | | | | 1,369,883 | | | | 3,976,480 | | | | 2,390,780 | |
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Loss from continuing operations | | | (1,783,492 | ) | | | (1,632,941 | ) | | | (5,530,849 | ) | | | (4,019,849 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations | | | (78,907 | ) | | | (12,025,723 | ) | | | (240,484 | ) | | | (15,306,066 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (1,862,399 | ) | | $ | (13,658,664 | ) | | $ | (5,771,333 | ) | | $ | (19,325,915 | ) |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | | | - | | | | (23,879 | ) | | | - | | | | (29,879 | ) |
Net loss attributable to Zinco Do Brasil, Inc. | | $ | (1,862,399 | ) | | $ | (13,634,785 | ) | | $ | (5,771,333 | ) | | $ | (19,296,036 | ) |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss from continuing operations | | $ | (0.09 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.32 | ) | | $ | (0.45 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (1.25 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (1.71 | ) |
Net loss per share | | $ | (0.09 | ) | | $ | (1.42 | ) | | $ | (0.33 | ) | | $ | (2.16 | ) |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | | | 20,975,776 | | | | 9,577,315 | | | | 17,395,003 | | | | 8,936,684 | |
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Comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (1,862,399 | ) | | $ | (13,658,664 | ) | | $ | (5,771,333 | ) | | $ | (19,325,915 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | | 20,459 | | | | - | | | | (42,345 | ) | | | - | |
Total comprehensive loss | | | (1,841,940 | ) | | | (13,658,664 | ) | | | (5,813,678 | ) | | | (19,325,915 | ) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | - | | | | (23,879 | ) | | | - | | | | (29,879 | ) |
Comprehensive net loss attributable to Zinco Do Brasil, Inc. | | $ | (1,841,940 | ) | | $ | (16,634,785 | ) | | $ | (5,813,678 | ) | | $ | (19,296,036 | ) |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc.
(Formerly TurkPower Corporation)
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For the nine months ended February 28, 2013
Unaudited
| | Series A Preferred Stock | | | Series C Preferred Stock | | | Series D Preferred Stock | | | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid-in | | | Other Comprehensive | | | Accumulated | | | Non- Controlling | | | Total |
| | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Shares | | | Par Value | | | Capital | | | Income | | | Deficit | | | Interest | | | Deficit |
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Balance, May 31, 2012 | | | 240 | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | 10,050,028 | | | $ | 1,005 | | | $ | 30,517,144 | | | $ | 177,819 | | | $ | (38,403,391 | ) | | $ | (32,859 | ) | | $(7,740,282) |
Stock issued in conversion and extinguishment of debt | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | 3,144,687 | | | | 314 | | | | 6,873,463 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | 6,873,777 |
Issuance of common stock with convertible debt | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | 2,133 | | | | - | | | | 1,953 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | 1,953 |
Issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock for cash | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 50,000 | | | | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | 412,710 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 412,760 |
Stock-based compensation | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | 309,024 | | | | 31 | | | | 702,133 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | 702,164 |
Stock-based compensation -warrants | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,260 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 43,260 |
Stock issued to settle accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | 60,379 | | | | 6 | | | | 68,050 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | 68,056 |
Conversion of Series A Preferred Shares to common stock | | | (240 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | 4,160,000 | | | | 416 | | | | (416 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | - |
Stock issued as a deposit on acquisition of Zinco do Brasil | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,074,999 | | | | 1,075 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,466,667 | | | | 347 | | | | 199,178 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | 200,600 |
Debt discount related to beneficial conversion feature | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,952 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,952 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (42,345 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | (42,345) |
Net loss | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (5,771,333 | ) | | | - | | | (5,771,333) |
Balance, February 28, 2013 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | | �� | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | - |
| | | - | | | $ | - | | | | 1,074,999 | | | $ | 1,075 | | | | 50,000 | | | | 50 | | | | 21,192,918 | | | $ | 2,119 | | | $ | 38,838,427 | | | $ | 135,474 | | | $ | (44,174,724 | ) | | $ | (32,859 | ) | | $(5,230,438 |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc.
(Formerly TurkPower Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (5,771,333 | ) | | $ | (19,325,915 | ) |
Less: Loss from discontinued operations | | | 240,484 | | | | 15,306,066 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
(Gain) loss on derivatives | | | (295,045 | ) | | | 36,996 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 745,424 | | | | 6,668 | |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | | | - | | | | 759,688 | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 276,720 | | | | 1,197,496 | |
Loss on debt extinguishment | | | 1,431,476 | | | | 751,843 | |
Gain on settlement of accrued expenses | | | (24,583 | ) | | | - | |
Debt conversion expense | | | 1,925,271 | | | | - | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Prepaid expenses and advances | | | - | | | | 10,000 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 653,694 | | | | 640,804 | |
Cash used in continuing operations | | | (817,892 | ) | | | (616,354 | ) |
Cash used in discontinued operations | | | - | | | | (114,752 | ) |
NET CASH USED IN OPERATIONS | | | (817,892 | ) | | | (731,106 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Loan receivable | | | | | | | (400,000 | ) |
Cash used in discontinued operations | | | - | | | | (920,247 | ) |
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | - | | | | (1,320,247 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of Series D convertible preferred stock | | | 500,000 | | | | - | |
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt | | | 80,000 | | | | 2,135,000 | |
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt - related party | | | 32,000 | | | | | |
Payments on convertible debt - related party | | | - | | | | (50,000 | ) |
Payment of deferred financing costs | | | - | | | | (20,000 | ) |
Advances from related parties | | | 67,600 | | | | - | |
Payments on advances from related parties | | | (160,100 | ) | | | - | |
Proceeds from sale of common stock | | | - | | | | 70,000 | |
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | 519,500 | | | | 2,135,000 | |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH | | | - | | | | (25,001 | ) |
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | | (298,392 | ) | | | 58,646 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | | 299,298 | | | | 217,312 | |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | | $ | 906 | | | $ | 275,958 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | | | | | |
Income taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Interest | | | 55,671 | | | $ | 7,612 | |
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | |
Debt discount due to common stock issued with debt and beneficial conversion feature | | $ | 22,905 | | | $ | 849,729 | |
Debt discount due to derivative liabilities issued with convertible debt | | $ | 10,786 | | | $ | 176,983 | |
Common stock issued to settle accrued expenses | | $ | 68,056 | | | $ | - | |
Conversion of convertible debt and accrued interest to equity | | $ | 3,517,030 | | | $ | 119,845 | |
Interest converted to debt principal | | $ | 25,000 | | | $ | - | |
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock to common stock | | $ | 416 | | | $ | - | |
Fair value of common stock issued as a deposit to Sellers of Zinco do Brasil Mineracao Ltda. | | $ | 200,600 | | | $ | - | |
Fair value of common stock issued to Sellers of the Mining Company | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,225,000 | |
Fair value of warrants issued to Sellers of the Mining Company | | $ | - | | | $ | 587,173 | |
See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc.
(Formerly TurkPower Corporation)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2013
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc. (formerly TurkPower Corporation) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 4, 2004 as Global Ink Supply Company and was organized for the purpose of developing e-commerce website to sell ink printer cartridges and toner. On September 28, 2012, an amendment was filed with and approved by the Secretary of State of Delaware to (i) change the name of the Company to Zinco do Brasil, Inc., (ii) effect a reverse split on a 1:15 basis and (iii) increase the number of the Company’s authorized shares of capital stock from 310,000,000 shares to 810,000,000 of which 800,000,000 shares are common stock with a par value $0.0001 per share and 10,000,000 shares are preferred stock with a par value $0.0001 per share.The amended Articles of Incorporation were approved by the State of Delaware effective September 28, 2012.
The reverse split does not affect the number of common shares authorized for issuance. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split in the financial statements and in the notes to financial statements for all periods presented, to reflect the reverse stock split as if it occurred at beginning of the comparable year.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012 are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations realized during an interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the information filed with the SEC as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed on September 18, 2012.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of its wholly owned US subsidiary, TurkPower USA Corporation and its foreign subsidiary, Turkpower Enerji San. Ve Tic. A.S., of which the Company has a 99.8% controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 as well as the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Discontinued Operations
In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements-Discontinued Operations, we reported the results of our Turkey operations as a discontinued operation. This is discussed in Note 4 “Discontinued Operations”.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and debt approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Management believes the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable.
● | Level 1 — | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets. |
● | Level 2 — | Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices included for identical or similar assets and liabilities that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. These are typically obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments. |
● | Level 3 — | Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own beliefs about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available in the circumstances. |
The following table presents the derivative financial instruments, the Company’s only financial liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis, and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of February 28, 2013:
| | Amount | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Embedded conversion derivative liability | | $ | 76,965 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 76,965 | |
Warrant derivative liabilities | | | 234,835 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 234,835 | |
Total | | $ | 311,800 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 311,800 | |
The following table presents the derivative financial instruments, the Company’s only financial liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis, and their level within the fair value hierarchy as of May 31, 2012:
| | Amount | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Embedded conversion derivative liability | | $ | 159,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 159,000 | |
Warrant derivative liabilities | | | 349,819 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 349,819 | |
Total | | $ | 508,819 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 508,819 | |
The following table provides a summary of the changes in fair value, including net transfers in and/or out, of the derivative financial instruments, measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs:
Balance at May 31, 2012 | | $ | 508,819 | |
Fair value of warrant derivative liabilities at issuance | | | 98,026 | |
Unrealized derivative gains included in other expense | | | (295,045 | ) |
Balance at February 28, 2013 | | $ | 311,800 | |
The fair value of the derivative liabilities are calculated at the time of issuance and the Company records a derivative liability for the calculated value. Changes in the fair value of the derivative liabilities are recorded in other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations.
Beginning December 1, 2012, the Company used the Lattice model to value derivative instruments issued subsequent to November 30, 2012.The change is considered a change in estimate and is applied prospectively. For warrants issued prior to December 1, 2012, the Company continues to use the Black Scholes model.
As of February 28, 2013, there were a total of 565,000 warrants outstanding, of which 473,333 were valued using Black Scholes and 91,667 were valued using the Lattice model.
The following are the assumptions used for derivative instruments valued using the Black Scholes option pricing model:
| | February 28, 2013 | | | May 31, 2012 | |
Market value of stock on measurement date | $ | 1.65 | | $ | 0.16 | |
Risk-free interest rate | $ | 0.09 – 0.13 | % | $ | 0.03 – 0.18 | % |
Dividend yield | | 0 | % | | 0 | % |
Volatility factor | | 132 – 161 | % | | 152 – 179 | % |
Term | | 0. 17 – 0.51 year | | 0.06 – 1.25 years | |
The following are the assumptions used for derivative instruments valued using the Lattice model:
| | Initial Valuations | | | February 28, 2013 | |
Market value of common stock on measurement date | | | $1.27-$1.60 | | | $ | 1.65 | |
Adjusted exercise price | | | $1.61-$2.50 | | | | $1.61-$2.50 | |
Risk free interest rate | | | 0. 36-0.40 | % | | | 0.36 | % |
Warrant lives in years | | | 3 | | | | 2.83 | |
Expected volatility | | | 167-169 | % | | | 167 | % |
Expected dividend yields | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
Offering price range | | | $1.49-2.72 | | | | $1.49-2.72 | |
The Company has considered the provisions of ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, as the conversion feature embedded in each debenture could result in the note principal being converted to a variable number of the Company’s common shares.
Reclassification
Certain accounts in the prior period were reclassified to conform with the current period financial statements presentation.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 3 – GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $5,771,333 for the nine months ended February 28, 2013 and had a working capital deficit as of February 28, 2013 of $5,431,038. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company intends to raise additional working capital either through debt or equity financing. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 4 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In November 2011, the Company determined that it would cease all operations in Turkey and sell its Turkish subsidiary, including its investment in the mining company. As a result, the Company has identified the assets and liabilities of the Turkish subsidiary as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations at February 28, 2013 and has segregated its operating results and presented them separately as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.
A summarized operating result for discontinued operations is as follows:
| | Nine months ended | |
| | February 28, 2013 | | | February 29, 2012 | |
| | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | - | | | $ | 9,988 | |
Professional fees, selling, general and administrative expenses | | | - | | | | (1,057,907 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Impairment in Investment in Mining Company | | | - | | | | (13,859,231 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total operating expenses | | | - | | | | (14,917,138 | ) |
Loss from operations | | | - | | | | (14,907,150 | ) |
Other income (expense) | | | - | | | | | |
Interest expense, net | | | (240,484 | ) | | | (252,063 | ) |
Gain on extinguishment of debt | | | - | | | | 115,930 | |
Foreign currency loss | | | - | | | | (262,783 | ) |
Total other expense | | | (240,484 | ) | | | (398,916 | ) |
Loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (240,484 | ) | | $ | (15,306,066 | ) |
The decline in activity in the current period is due to the Company ceasing its operations in Turkey. The losses from discontinued operations above do not include any income tax effect as the Company was not in a taxable position due to its continued losses and a full valuation allowance.
Summary of liabilities of discontinued operations is as follows:
| | February 28, 2013 | | | May 31, 2012 | |
| | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 1,228,678 | | | $ | 1,205,173 | |
Accrued interest | | | 461,186 | | | | 216,420 | |
Short-term debt, net | | | 761,013 | | | | 746,454 | |
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations | | $ | 2,450,877 | | | $ | 2,168,047 | |
Short-term debt included in Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
As of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, the Company owes $761,013 and $746,454 and, respectively, to an unrelated party. These amounts are included in liabilities of discontinued operations. The loan is unsecured, bears annual interest at 25.0% and matured on December 15, 2011. While delinquent, the Turkish subsidiary is required to pay 2.5% interest per month on the principal balance to the lender. As of February 28, 2013 and May 31, 2012, accrued interest related to this note, included in liabilities of discontinued operations, is $461,186 and $216,420, respectively. The Company recorded interest expense of $240,484 and $252,063 for the nine months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, and $78,907 and $58,939 for the three months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012. As of February 28, 2013, this loan is in default.
NOTE 5 – DEPOSIT ON ACQUISITION OF ZINCO DO BRASIL MINERACAO LTDA.
On August 14, 2012, the Company agreed with Ouro do Brasil Holdings Ltd. (“OBH”) and IMS Engenharia Mineral Ltda. (“IMS”) for the proposed acquisition of 99.9% of Zinco do Brasil Mineracao Ltda., a company to be formed under the laws of Brazil (“ZBM”), which will be owned by OBH and IMS. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will acquire 99.9% of ZBM in exchange for (i) 7,166,667 common shares to OBH and (ii) 1,075,000 Series C preferred shares to IMS (the “IMS Shares”). The Company also agreed to raise $17 million which will be used to complete the acquisition of the zinc project.
As of the date of this filing, ZBM has not been formed and the transaction has not been completed, although some of the shares have been issued. The fair value of OBH shares and IMS shares issued as ofFebruary 28, 2013of $200,600 has been recorded as a deposit on the acquisition (see Note 7). In the event that the acquisition is not consummated, IMS shall have the right to rescind the agreement and the obligations of both parties shall be terminated and the contemplated transaction is voided as if the agreement was never entered into.
NOTE 6 – CONVERTIBLE DEBT
Six-Month Secured Convertible Debenture issued with warrants
On August 22, 2011, the Company issued a $250,000 secured convertible debenture to a third party together with 75,757 common shares and warrants to purchase 73,333 shares of common stock with a term of one (1) year and an exercise price $3.75 per share. The secured debenture was due on the earlier of 1) six months (February 22, 2012) or 2) upon the Company’s receipt of $500,000 of debt or equity proceeds and, together with any unpaid interest, are convertible into common shares at a conversion rate of $3.75 per share. On February 29, 2012, the Company and the noteholder agreed to extend the maturity date of the secured debenture to June 22, 2012. Further, the 73,333 warrants issued in connection with the secured debenture were modified by (i) extending its expiration date for another twelve months to September 1, 2013 (ii) lowering the exercise price from $3.75 to $1.91 per warrant share and (iii) increasing the number of common shares exercisable from 73,333 shares to 146,667 shares.
On July 21, 2012 the Company entered into an agreement with the holder to extend the maturity date of the secured debenture to November 1, 2012 and to convert $25,000 of accrued interest to principal. Under the terms of the new agreement, the conversion price of the debt was changed from $3.75 per share to $1.5 per share. Additionally, the 146,667 1-year warrants issued in connection with the secured debenture were modified, lowering the exercise price from $1.914 to $1.5 per share and the holder was issued an additional 533,333 shares of common stock, valued at $623,200.
On January 22, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with the holder to further extend the maturity date of the secured debenture to May 1, 2013 and to pay $175,000 of principal and all accrued interest on or before February 28, 2013. In addition, the company agreed to issue 266,667 common stock shares valued at $800,000.
The Company evaluated the modification and determined that it was substantial and was therefore accounted for as an extinguishment of debt. Consequently, the fair value of the 800,000 common shares of $1,423,200 and the incremental fair value of the modified warrants of $8,276 was recorded as loss on debt extinguishment.
As of February 28, 2013, the outstanding balance on the debenture amounted to $275,000 and the principal amount of $175,000 is currently in default.
One Year Term Debentures
Borrowings
During the nine months ended February 28, 2013, the Company borrowed $32,000 by issuing convertible debentures to a related party together with 2,133 common shares. The convertible debentures bear annual interest at 18%, mature in one year and, together with any unpaid interest, are convertible into common shares at a conversion rate of $0.25 per share. The relative fair value of the shares at the time of issuance was $1,953 and was recorded as a debt discount and a corresponding increase in equity. The discount is amortized to interest expense over the terms of the debentures using the effective interest method.
The convertible debenture was analyzed for a beneficial conversion feature at which time it was concluded that no beneficial conversion feature exists. The Company also analyzed the convertible debentures for derivative accounting consideration and determined that derivative accounting does not apply to these instruments.
Conversions
During the nine months ended February 28, 2013 the Company converted $2,693,159 of convertible debt and accrued interest of $823,871 into 2,344,687 common shares. In order to induce conversion, the conversion price on these debentures was modified from $3.75 per share to $1.50 per share. The Company accounted for the conversion as induced conversion under the guidance of FASB ASC 470-20. Consequently, the Company recognized a debt conversion expense of $1,925,271 which is equivalent to the fair value of the incremental shares issued as a result of the reduction in the conversion price.
As of February 28, 2013, the balance of all convertible debentures was $1,807,000 (including related party debentures totaling $32,000) which includes convertible debentures that are currently in default and subjected to a default interest of 20% amounting to $1,500,000.
180-Day Convertible Promissory Notes
During the three months ended February 28, 2012, the Company issued two 180-day convertible promissory Notes (“180-day notes) to third party investors for $50,000, all with maturity dates ending August 20, 2013. The 180-day notes are convertible into common shares at the conversion price of $1.50 per share, carry interest rates of 18% per annum and a 10% debt discount due on maturity date. In conjunction with the 180-day notes, the Company also issued a total of 8,334 warrants with a fair value of $10,786 on the issuance date. The warrants were determined to be a derivative due to the reset provision in their exercise prices and the related fair value was recognized as a debt discount with a corresponding credit to derivative liability.
The 180-day notes were analyzed for a beneficial conversion feature and concluded that beneficial conversion feature exists amounting to $12,952 which was also recognized as a debt discount and amortized over the term of the notes.
60-Day Promissory Notes
During the three months ended February 28, 2013, the Company issued two 60-day promissory notes (“60-day notes”) to third party investors for $30,000. The 60-day notes mature on April 5, 2013, carry interest rate of 8% per annum and a 10% debt discount due on maturity date.
For the nine months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, debt discount amortization recorded to interest amounted to $276,720 and $1,197,496, respectively.
NOTE 7 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
During the nine months ended February 28, 2013, the Company designated 1,000 shares of its preferred stock as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share,1,100,000 of its preferred stock as Series C Convertible Preferred Stock with a par value of $0.001 per share and 1,200,000 of its preferred stock as Series D Convertible Preferred with a par value of $0.001.
The Series B and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock are convertible into 6,667 and 7 common shares, respectively.
The Series D Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible into 7 common shares and include 12% cumulative annual dividend payable semiannually on November 30 and May 31. The accrued dividend is also convertible into common shares.
The Company had the following equity transactions during the nine months ended February 28, 2013:
| · | In August 2012, the Company converted 240 Series A preferred shares into 4,160,000 common shares. |
| · | Convertible debentures totaling $2,693,159 and accrued interest of $823,871 were converted into 2,344,687 common shares (see Note 6). |
| · | 800,000 common shares with a fair value of $1,431,476 were issued in connection with the modification of debt (see Note 6). |
| · | 2,133 common shares with a fair value of $1,953 were issued to a related party in connection with the issuance of a convertible debenture for $32,000 (see Note 6). |
| · | 10,000 common shares with a fair value of $32,999 were issued to a lender as consideration for the waiver in the default of his respective convertible debentures |
| · | 299,024 common shares with a fair value of $496,416 were issued for services |
| · | 60,379 common shares with a fair value of $68,056 were issued as settlement of accounts payable and accrued director’s fees |
| · | 1,074,999 Series C Convertible Preferred shares with a fair value of $137,587 and 3,466,667 common shares with a fair value of $63,013 were issued as a deposit on the acquisition of ZBM. |
| · | In December 2012, the Company accepted subscriptions in the aggregate of $500,000 for 50,000 shares of the Company’s Series D Convertible Preferred shares plus warrants to purchase an additional 83,333 common shares at an exercise price of $2.25 per share and a term of three years. |
The Company also recognized stock-based compensation expense of $172,749 equivalent to the vested portion of the 133,333 shares granted to a director of the Company in fiscal year 2011.
NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company received non-interest bearing advances from shareholders totaling $67,600 and made repayments of $160,100 during the nine months ended February 28, 2013. As of February 28, 2013, amounts due to these shareholders totaled $48,007.
NOTE 9– STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock option activity for nine months ended February 28, 2013 is presented in the table below:
| | Number of Shares | | | Weighted- average Exercise Price | | | Weighted- average Remaining Contractual Term (years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at May 31, 2012 | | | 1,177,778 | | | $ | 5.25 | | | | 6.31 | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | - | | | $ | - | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Forfeited | | | (348,333 | ) | | $ | 5.25 | | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Outstanding at February 28, 2013 | | | 829,445 | | | $ | 5.25 | | | | 4.41 | | | $ | - | |
Exercisable at February 28, 2013 | | | 462,778 | | | $ | 5.25 | | | | 1.16 | | | $ | - | |
As of February 28, 2013, there was approximately $1,200,180 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options which is expected to be substantially recognized when certain performance conditions are met or when there is a change of control.
Warrants
Warrant activity is presented in the table below:
| | Number of Shares | | | Weighted- average Exercise Price | | | Weighted- average Remaining Contractual Term (years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at May 31, 2012 | | | 373,333 | | | $ | 3.15 | | | | 1.88 | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | 191,667 | | | $ | 2.85 | | | | 2.30 | | | $ | - | |
Outstanding at February 28, 2013 | | | 565,000 | | | $ | 3.46 | | | | 1.60 | | | $ | - | |
Exercisable at February 28, 2013 | | | 515,000 | | | $ | 3.29 | | | | 1.60 | | | $ | - | |
NOTE 10 – COMMITMENT AND CONTINGENCIES
On December 26, 2011, the Company commenced a lawsuit against Nalan Oral and Seluck Oral, the shareholders of Avrasya Yapı Yatırım Hizmetleri A.Ş., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging the defendants breached the Mine Purchase Agreement and seeking to cancel the 2,666,667 shares of Common Stock and 226,667 warrants issued to the defendants in connection with the Mine Purchase Agreement. The Company is also seeking damages of $6,000,000 from the defendants for breach of contract.
On October 2, 2012, the Company was served with a Summons and Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment in an action entitledTurigay Affiliates Corp. v. TurkPower Corporation, Index No. 653415/2012, Supreme Court, New York County. The Plaintiff is seeking repayment of amounts loaned to the Company’s Turkish subsidiary. The Company has opposed the plaintiff’s motion and asserted a number of defenses including fraud and the forgery of the signatures of certain of the Company’s officers. A hearing on the plaintiff’s motion is scheduled for May 8, 2013. The liability related to this loan is included under Liabilities of discontinued operation in the consolidated balance sheets.
Except as disclosed above, the Company is not a party to any other material pending legal proceedings nor is the Company aware of any threatened or contemplated proceeding by any governmental authority against the Company.
NOTE 11- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated all events that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date when these financial statements were issued to determine if they must be reported. The Management of the Company has determined that there was a reportable subsequent event to be disclosed as follows:
In March 2013, the Company issued 1,245,047 common shares to shareholders of OBH in connection with the acquisition of ZBM (see Note 5) and 433,331 common shares for services.
In April 2013, the Company accepted subscriptions in the aggregate of $1,000,000 for 100,000 shares of the Company’s Series D Convertible Preferred Stock plus warrants to purchase an additional 166,667 common shares, at an exercise price of $2.25 per share, which expire in three (3) years.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act) and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”). Various matters discussed in this document and in documents incorporated by reference herein, including matters discussed under the caption “Plan of Operation,” may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act. These statements are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance and may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the Company’s lack of historically profitable operations, dependence on key personnel, the success of the Company’s business, ability to manage anticipated growth and other factors identified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases and/or other public communications.
(a) Overview
Zinco Do Brasil, Inc. (formerly TurkPower Corporation) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 4, 2004 as Global Ink Supply Company and was organized to develop an e-commerce website to sell ink printer cartridges and toner. On September 28, 2012, an amendment was filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware to (i) change the name of the Company to Zinco do Brasil, Inc., (ii) effect a reverse split on a 1:15 basis and (iii) increase the number of the Company’s authorized shares of capital stock from 310,000,000 shares to 810,000,000 of which 800,000,000 shares will be common stock par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) and 10,000,000 shares will be preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”) par value $0.0001 per share. The amended Articles of Incorporation were approved by the state of Delaware effective September 28, 2012.
The Reverse Split does not affect the number of common shares authorized for issuance. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split in the financial statements and in the notes to financial statements for all periods presented, to reflect the reverse stock split as if it occurred at beginning of the comparable year.
Business of the Company
On August 14, 2012, the Company entered into a Binding Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Ouro do Brasil Holdings Ltd. (“OBH”) and IMS Engenharia Mineral Ltda. (“IMS”) for the proposed acquisition of 99.9% (the “Transaction”) of the capital stock of Zinco do Brasil Mineracao Ltda., a company to be formed under the laws of Brazil (“ZBM”), which will be owned by OBH and IMS. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company will acquire 99.9% of the total capitalization of ZBM in exchange for (i) 7,166,667 newly issued shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), to OBH (the “OBH Shares”) and (ii) 1,075,000 shares of a newly-created Series C Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, to IMS (the “IMS Shares”). At the closing of the Transaction (the “Closing”) all officers, directors and shareholders holding 10% or more of the Company’s Common Stock shall enter into lock-up agreements.
The Company issued 3,466,667 of the OBH Shares to OBH and the IMS Shares to IMS. The balance of the respective shares will be issued to OBH at the Closing pursuant to a Final Transaction Agreement (“Transaction Agreement”) to be executed by the parties upon the formation of ZBM. The Transaction Agreement will contain customary terms, conditions, and covenants for a transaction of this nature.
In connection with the Transaction, the Company will convert an aggregate of approximately $5,000,000 of outstanding debt into approximately 3,333,333 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. In addition, following the closing of the proposed transaction, the Company shall consummate a private placement offering of $300,000 secured convertible notes and, within six months of closing the proposed transaction, the Company must: (i) raise up to $6,000,000 or such amount necessary to satisfy payment to Vale S.A. to complete the acquisition of the zinc mine; and (ii) raise $17,000,000 on or before the anniversary of the closing for working capital and general corporate purposes (collectively, the “Financing Conditions”). If the Financing Conditions are not met, IMS shall have the right of rescission provided that IMS has not converted any of its IMS Shares into Common Stock.
Upon execution of the Agreement, Ahmet Calik, Juvenil Felix, Ed Dowling and Jose Mendo de Souza were appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on or before the Closing; James Davidson was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Ryan Hart, the Company’s current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will serve as President and Adriano Espeschit will be appointed a Director and Chief Operations Officer. As of the date of this filing, Juvenil Felix, Ed Dowling and Jose Mendo de Souza have been appointed as members of the Board of Directors, and Adriano Espeschit has been appointed a Director and Chief Operations Officer. On December 17, 2012, the Board resolved to remove James Davidson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and appointed Ryan Hart as interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
ZBM will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to “Zinco do Brasil, Inc.” This change was approved by the State of Deleware effective September 28, 2012.
Further, on or before the second anniversary of the closing, the Company shall divest itself of all current assets and operations in Turkey (the “Turkish Operations”) in exchange of the assumption of any liabilities associated with the Turkish Operations.
As of the date of this filing, ZBM has not been formed and the transaction has not been completed. The fair value of OBH shares and IMS shares of $200,600 has been recorded as a deposit on the acquisition.
(b) Going Concern
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $5,771,333 for the nine months ended February 28, 2013 and had a working capital deficit as of February 28, 2013 of $5,431,038. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The Company intends to raise additional working capital either through debt or equity financing. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
(c) Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
For the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2013 and 2012
For the nine months endedFebruary 28, 2013 and 2012our professional fees were $302,385 and $594,854 respectively.The decrease was primarily due tolower legal and accounting expenses, due diligence, and investor relations expenses.
For the nine months endedFebruary 28, 2013and 2012, our selling, general and administrative expenses were $1,251,984 and $1,034,215 respectively.
For the nine months endedFebruary 28, 2013and 2012, we recorded other expense of $3,976,480 and $2,390,780, respectively.The change is primarily a result of the loss on debt extinguishment of $1,431,476 and debt conversion expense of $1,925,271, offset by the gain on derivative of $295,045 for the nine months ended February 28, 2013, compared to a loss on derivatives of $36,996 for the nine months ended February 28, 2012, and the decrease in interest expense of $687,163.
For the nine months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, we recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $240,484 compared to $15,306,066. The comparative decrease is due to the impairment of investment of a mining company in 2012.
For the Three Months Ended February 28, 2013 and 2012
For the three months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, our professional fees were $130,971 and $115,302, respectively.
For the three months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, our selling, general and administrative expenses were $523,173 and $147,756, respectively.
For the three months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, we recorded other expense of $1,129,348 and $1,369,883, respectively. The decrease in other expense was due to a decrease in interest expense in the current period by $470,332, offset by a debt conversion expense of $67,839 and a derivative loss of $96,447 as opposed to a derivative gain of $17,354 in 2012.
For the three months ended February 28, 2013 and 2012, we recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $78,907 compared to $12,025,273. The decrease is due to the impairment of investment of a mining company in 2012.
(d) Liquidity and Capital Resources
At February 28, 2013, we had cash of $906, as compared to $299,298 at May 31, 2012. This decrease was a result of cash used in operating activities of $817,892 and cash provided by financing activities of $519,500.
During the next 12 months we anticipate incurring costs related to the consummation of the acquisition of ZBM, the exploration and development of ZBM’s mineral rights and fundraising activities.
We believe we will be able to meet these costs through the use of funds, to be loaned by or invested in us by our stockholders, management or other investors. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to secure such funds or that if we do so, that they will be on terms that are favorable to the Company.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of the date of this Quarterly Report, the Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on the Company's financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors. The term "off-balance sheet arrangement" generally means any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement to which an entity unconsolidated with the Company is a party, under which the Company has (i) any obligation arising under a guarantee contract, derivative instrument or variable interest; or (ii) a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to such entity or similar arrangement that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support for such assets.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of its wholly owned US subsidiary, TurkPower USA Corporation and its foreign subsidiary, Turkpower Enerji San. Ve Tic. A.S., of which the Company has a 99.8% controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. 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 as well as the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Discontinued Operations
In accordance with ASC 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements-Discontinued Operations (“ASC 205-20”), we reported the results of our Turkey operations as a discontinued operation. The application of ASC 205-20 is discussed in Note 4 “Discontinued Operations”.
Fair value of financial instruments
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and debt approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Management believes the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Seasonality
To date, we have not noted any significant seasonal impacts.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, Management has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective because of the identification of a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, which we view as an integral part of our disclosure controls and procedures. The material weakness relates to the Company not having personnel with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Our executive management does not possess accounting expertise and our Company does not have an audit committee. This weakness was due to our lack of working capital to hire additional staff during the period covered by this report. We intend to obtain this knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles by hiring a contractor and/or hiring additional accounting personnel.
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, known to executive management that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
On December 26, 2011, the Company commenced a lawsuit against Nalan Oral and Seluck Oral, the shareholders of Avrasya Yapı Yatırım Hizmetleri A.Ş., in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging the defendants breached the Mine Purchase Agreement and seeking to cancel the 2,666,667 shares of Common Stock and 226,667 warrants issued to the defendants in connection with the Mine Purchase Agreement. The Company is also seeking damages of $6,000,000 from the defendants for breach of contract.
On October 2, 2012, the Company was served with a Summons and Notice of Motion for Summary Judgment in an action entitledTurigay Affiliates Corp. v. TurkPower Corporation, Index No. 653415/2012, Supreme Court, New York County. The Company has opposed the Plaintiff’s motion and asserted a number of defenses including fraud and the forgery of the signatures of certain of the Company’s officers. A hearing on the Plaintiff’s motion is scheduled for May 8, 2013. The Plaintiff is seeking repayment of €450,000 which the Plaintiff alleges was loaned to the Company’s Turkish subsidiary (see, Item 3. below). The Company’s time to respond to the action has not yet expired.
The Company is not a party and its property is not subject to any other material pending legal proceedings nor is the Company aware of any threatened or contemplated proceeding by any governmental authority against the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
On April 27, 2010, the Company’s Turkish subsidiary borrowed €450,000 ($555,692) from a third party. The loan is unsecured, bears annual interest at 25.0% and was payable in full on October 27, 2010. The interest rate increased to 60% on October 28, 2010, when the loan became in default. On August 2, 2011, the Turkish subsidiary and the lender cancelled the previous loan agreement and agreed to terms for the repayment of the €450,000 short-term debt and related interest by which the Turkish subsidiary agreed to pay the lender €200,000 on August 15, 2011, and €100,000 monthly thereafter through December 15, 2011 after which the Turkish subsidiary will have paid the lender €600,000 in aggregate. In addition the Company agreed to issue the lender 300,000 common shares no later than August 15, 2011. The Turkish subsidiary did not make the scheduled payments and the Company did not issue 300,000 shares to the lender. While delinquent, the Company is required to pay a 2.5% interest per month on the €600,000 loan to the lender.As of February 28, 2013, this loan is in default.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 5, 2013, the Company and the lender of a $20,000 note agreed to extend the term of the note for an additional sixty (60) days to June 4, 2013.
EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibit index
Exhibit Number | | Description |
31.1 | | Section 302 Certification Of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
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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 – Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
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.
Date: April 22, 2013
| ZINCO DO BRASIL, INC. |
| (Registrant) |
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| By: | /s/Ryan Hart |
| Name: | Ryan Hart |
| Title: | President and Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |