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
the quarterly period ended December 31, 2009
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from _____________to _____________
Commission file number 333-137174
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 20-3773508 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Suite 405, 505 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2P 1G2
(Address of principal executive offices)
403-975-9399
(Issuer’s telephone number)
____________________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Larger accelerated filer ¨ | Accelerated filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 80,780,000 shares outstanding as of February 16, 2010. |
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| | Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements | | 1 |
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PART I. | | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | |
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Item 1. | | Financial Statements | | |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2009 (unaudited) and March 31, 2009 | | 2 |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and from October 10, 2005 (date of inception) through December 31, 2009 (unaudited) | | 3 |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, and from October 10, 2005 (date of inception) through December 31, 2009 (unaudited) | | 4 |
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| | Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) | | 5 |
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Item 2. | | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | 14 |
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Item 3. | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | 20 |
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Item 4T. | | Controls and Procedures | | 20 |
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PART II. | | OTHER INFORMATION | | |
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Item 1. | | Legal Proceedings | | 20 |
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Item 2. | | Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities and Use of Proceeds | | 20 |
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Item 3. | | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | | 20 |
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Item 4. | | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | | 20 |
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Item 5. | | Other Information | | 20 |
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Item 6. | | Exhibits | | 21 |
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Signatures | | | | 22 |
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements.
The discussion in this Report on Form 10-Q, including the discussion in Item 2 of PART I, contains forward-looking statements that have been made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company’s business, based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions made by management. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, believes”, “plans”, “seeks”, “estimates”, and similar expressions or variations of these words are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Additionally, statements that refer to the Company’s estimated or anticipated future results, sales or marketing strategies, new product development or performance or other non-historical facts are forward-looking and reflect the Company’s current perspective based on existing information. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in any such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those set forth below in Item 1 as well as previous public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations included in Item 2 of PART I should also be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in Item 1 of PART I of this quarterly report. These quarterly financial statements do not include all disclosures provided in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the “Risk Factors” and annual financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009 as filed with the Commission on July 13, 2009. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP. | |
(An Exploration Stage Company) | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |
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| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 542 | | | $ | 1,461 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 2,459 | | | | 12,483 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | - | | | | 4,403 | |
Total current assets | | | 3,001 | | | | 18,347 | |
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Property, plant and equipment: | | | | | | | | |
Oil sands properties, unevaluated | | | 17,271,252 | | | | 4,032,178 | |
Furniture and equipment, net | | | 291 | | | | 303 | |
Total property, plant and equipment | | | 17,271,543 | | | | 4,032,481 | |
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Other assets: | | | | | | | | |
Receivable from affiliated entity | | | 398,500 | | | | 571,252 | |
Total other assets | | | 398,500 | | | | 571,252 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 17,673,044 | | | $ | 4,622,080 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 783,013 | | | $ | 675,078 | |
Advances from related party | | | 66,090 | | | | 57,295 | |
Notes payable from related party | | | 750,000 | | | | 750,000 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 1,599,103 | | | | 1,482,373 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders' equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 750,000,000 shares authorized, 80,780,000 (December) and 62,780,000 (March) shares issued and outstanding | | | 80,780 | | | | 62,780 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 78,376,380 | | | | 66,204,380 | |
(Deficit) accumulated during exploration stage | | | (62,283,562 | ) | | | (62,040,808 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) | | | (99,657 | ) | | | (1,086,645 | ) |
Total stockholders' equity | | | 16,073,941 | | | | 3,139,707 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 17,673,044 | | | $ | 4,622,080 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements | |
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP | |
(An Exploration Stage Company) | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |
(unaudited) | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | October 10, 2005 | |
| | For the three months ended December 31, | | | For the nine months ended December 31, | | | (date of inception) through | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | December 31, 2009 | |
REVENUE | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 26,730 | | | | 258,798 | | | | 203,538 | | | | 1,061,962 | | | | 1,692,564 | |
Depreciation | | | 24 | | | | 18 | | | | 70 | | | | 772 | | | | 862 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 26,754 | | | | 258,816 | | | | 203,608 | | | | 1,062,734 | | | | 1,693,426 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (26,754 | ) | | | (258,816 | ) | | | (203,608 | ) | | | (1,062,734 | ) | | | (1,693,426 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange (expense) gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (8,543 | ) | | | (115 | ) |
Interest (expense) | | | (13,032 | ) | | | (14,407 | ) | | | (39,146 | ) | | | (35,626 | ) | | | (87,320 | ) |
Loss on impairment of fixed assets | | | - | | | | (2,031 | ) | | | - | | | | (2,031 | ) | | | (37,032 | ) |
Loss on impairment of investments | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (60,463,160 | ) |
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Loss before provision for income taxes | | | (39,786 | ) | | | (275,254 | ) | | | (242,754 | ) | | | (1,108,934 | ) | | | (62,281,053 | ) |
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Provision for income taxes: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current | | | - | | | | 1,431 | | | | - | | | | 1,709 | | | | 2,509 | |
Deferred | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Total income taxes | | | - | | | | 1,431 | | | | - | | | | 1,709 | | | | 2,509 | |
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NET LOSS | | | (39,786 | ) | | | (276,685 | ) | | | (242,754 | ) | | | (1,110,643 | ) | | | (62,283,562 | ) |
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Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | | | 299,230 | | | | (2,033 | ) | | | 986,988 | | | | (2,391 | ) | | | (99,657 | ) |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 259,444 | | | $ | (278,718 | ) | | $ | 744,234 | | | $ | (1,113,034 | ) | | $ | (62,383,219 | ) |
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Net income (loss) per common share (basic) | | $ | 0.00 | | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | 0.01 | | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | | | |
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Net income per common share (fully diluted) | | $ | 0.00 | | | | | | | $ | 0.01 | | | | | | | | | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic | | | 80,780,000 | | | | 62,780,000 | | | | 69,758,182 | | | | 90,804,036 | | | | | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, fully diluted | | | 80,780,000 | | | | | | | | 69,758,182 | | | | | | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements | |
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP. | |
(An Exploration Stage Company) | |
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |
(unaudited) | |
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| | For the nine months ended December 31, | | | October 31, 2005 (Inception of Inception) | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | through December 31, 2009 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (242,754 | ) | | $ | (1,110,643 | ) | | $ | (62,283,562 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 70 | | | | 772 | | | | 862 | |
Impairment of property and equipment | | | - | | | | 2,031 | | | | 37,032 | |
Impairment of investments in stock and royalty agreements | | | - | | | | - | | | | 60,463,160 | |
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | | | 11,872 | | | | 3,572 | | | | (611 | ) |
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses | | | 5,009 | | | | (49,985 | ) | | | 606 | |
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable | | | (25,734 | ) | | | 605,093 | | | | 649,345 | |
Net cash (used in) operating activities | | | (251,537 | ) | | | (549,160 | ) | | | (1,133,168 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of oil and gas properties | | | (27,076 | ) | | | (386,821 | ) | | | (1,148,141 | ) |
Decrease in receivables, affiliates | | | 146,389 | | | | - | | | | 151,389 | |
Deposit paid on investments | | | - | | | | (60,755 | ) | | | - | |
Purchase of investment | | | - | | | | - | | | | (576,252 | ) |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | - | | | | - | | | | (38,223 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | 119,313 | | | | (447,576 | ) | | | (1,611,227 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of common stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,804,000 | |
Proceeds from notes payable | | | - | | | | 1,330,395 | | | | 1,307,295 | |
Repayments of notes payable | | | - | | | | (500,000 | ) | | | (500,000 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | - | | | | 830,395 | | | | 2,611,295 | |
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Effect of currency rate change on cash | | | 131,305 | | | | (2,391 | ) | | | 133,642 | |
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Net increase (decrease ) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (919 | ) | | | (168,732 | ) | | | 542 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 1,461 | | | | 169,844 | | | | - | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 542 | | | $ | 1,112 | | | $ | 542 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Cash paid during the period for taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,709 | | | $ | 2,509 | |
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NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock for royalty agreements | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 10,200,000 | |
Issuance of common stock for undeveloped property | | $ | 11,390,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 11,390,000 | |
Issuance of common stock in exchange for common stock of an unaffiliated entity | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 54,263,160 | |
Issuance of common stock in exchange for acquisition of Union Energy, LLC. | | $ | 800,000 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 800,000 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | |
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
Tamm Oil and Gas Corp. is referred to in these notes as “the Company” or “TAMM”.
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the presentation of the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements follows:
General
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as promulgated in Item 210 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results from operations for the three and nine month period ended December 31, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended March 31, 2010. The unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended March 31, 2009, included in the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 13, 2009.
Basis and Business Presentation
TAMM, formerly Hola Communications, Inc., was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 10, 2005. The Company was formed to provide wireless broadband access. In October 2007, the Company decided to discontinue its efforts to develop its original business plan in the telecom industry and to re-direct its focus to the oil and gas industry. In November 2007, the Company created a wholly owned Nevada subsidiary for the purpose of affecting a name change from Hola Communications, Inc. to TAMM Oil and Gas Corporation. To implement its current business plan, significant additional financing will be required and the Company will need to be successful in its efforts to identify, acquire and develop oil and gas reserves that are economically recoverable.
The Company is in the development stage as defined by Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 915-10 Development Stage Entities (“ASC 915-10”) with its efforts principally devoted to developing oil and gas reserves. To date, the Company, has not generated sales revenues, has incurred expenses and has sustained losses. Consequently, its operations are subject to all the risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise. For the period from inception through December 31, 2009, the Company has accumulated losses of $62,283,562.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, including Tamm Oil and Gas Corp., its wholly-owned subsidiary, Union Energy, LLC (see below). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Acquisition of Union Energy, LLC
On June 12, 2009, the Company acquired Union Energy LLC, a Colorado limited liability corporation, in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $.80 per share, the fair market value of the stock on that date, for a total investment of $800,000. As part of the acquisition, the Company acquired a 100% working interest in 5,120 acres of oil sands leases in the Province of Alberta.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The total consideration paid was $800,000 and the significant components of the transaction are as follows:
Assets acquired: | | | |
Undeveloped oil sands property lease | | $ | 800,000 | |
Liabilities assumed: | | | ( -0- | ) |
Net: | | $ | 800,000 | |
Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Unconventional Oil Sands Properties
Acquisition, exploration and development of oil sands mining activities are capitalized when costs are recoverable and directly result in an identifiable future benefit, following the full cost method of accounting. Improvements that increase capacity or extend the useful lives of assets are capitalized. Maintenance and turnaround costs are expensed as incurred.
Oil sands properties are assessed, at minimum annually, or as economic events dictate, for potential impairment. Impairment is assessed by comparing the estimated net undiscounted future cash flows to the carrying value of the asset. If required, the impairment recorded is the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value.
Capitalized costs are depleted and depreciated on the unit-of-production method based on the estimated gross proved reserves once determined by the independent petroleum engineers. Depletion and depreciation is calculated using the capitalized costs, including estimated asset retirement costs, plus the estimated future costs to be incurred in developing proved reserves, net of estimated salvage value.
Costs of acquiring and evaluating unproved properties and major development projects are excluded from the depletion and depreciation calculation if and until it is determined whether or not proved reserves can be assigned to such properties. Costs of unproved properties and major development projects are transferred to depletable costs based on the percentage of reserves assigned to each project over the expected total reserves when the project was initiated. These costs are assessed periodically to ascertain whether impairment has occurred.
Depletion and Amortization of Oil and Gas Properties
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas properties. Under this method, all direct costs and certain indirect costs associated with acquisition of properties and successful as well as unsuccessful exploration and development activities are capitalized. Depreciation, depletion, and amortization of capitalized oil and gas properties and estimated future development costs, excluding unproved properties, are based on the unit-of-production method based on proved reserves.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets, including unproved properties, to be held and used in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 360-10, Property, plant and equipment (“ASC 360-10”). ASC 360-10 requires impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. In that event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived assets. Loss on long-lived assets to be disposed of is determined in a similar manner, except that fair market values are reduced for the cost of disposal.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company translates the foreign currency financial statements into US Dollars using the year or reporting period end or average exchange rates in accordance with the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 830-10, Foreign Currency Matters (“ASC 830-10”). Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries were translated at exchange rates as of the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates in effect for the periods presented. The cumulative translation adjustment is included in the accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) within shareholders’ equity (deficit). Foreign currency transaction gains and losses arising from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in the consolidated results of operations.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 220-10, Comprehensive Income (“ASC 220-10”) which establishes standards for the reporting and displaying of comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owners sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. ASC 220-10 requires other comprehensive income (loss) to include foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities.
Net Income (Loss) per Share
The Company computes earnings per share under Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 260-10, Earnings Per Share (“ASC 260-10”). Net earnings (losses) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon conversion of convertible preferred shares and the exercise of the Company's stock options and warrants (calculated using the treasury stock method). During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, outstanding warrants were not considered because the exercise prices exceeded the weighted average common stock price of the Company for the period because they would be anti-dilutive, thereby decreasing the net loss per common share.
Income Taxes
Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 740-10, Income Taxes (“ASC 740-10”) clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions and requires that a Company recognize in its financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825-10”) requires disclosure of the fair value of certain financial instruments. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings, as reflected in the balance sheets, approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. All other significant financial assets, financial liabilities and equity instruments of the Company are either recognized or disclosed in the consolidated financial statements together with other information relevant for making a reasonable assessment of future cash flows, interest rate risk and credit risk. Where practicable the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities have been determined and disclosed; otherwise only available information pertinent to fair value has been disclosed.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts reported in the Company’s financial statements for the prior periods may have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
With the exception of those stated below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended December 31, 2009, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in the Annual Report that are of material significance, or have potential material significance, to the Company.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105-10, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – Overall (“ASC 105-10”). ASC 105-10 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. The Codification superseded all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification is non-authoritative. The FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”). The FASB will not consider ASUs as authoritative in their own right. ASUs will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on the change(s) in the Codification. References made to FASB guidance throughout this document have been updated for the Codification.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall (“ASC 820-10”) with respect to its financial assets and liabilities. In February 2008, the FASB issued updated guidance related to fair value measurements, which is included in the Codification in ASC 820-10-55, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall – Implementation Guidance and Illustrations. The updated guidance provided a one year deferral of the effective date of ASC 820-10 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed in the financial statements at fair value at least annually. Therefore, the Company adopted the provisions of ASC 820-10 for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities effective January 1, 2009, and such adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10-65, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall – Transition and Open Effective Date Information (“ASC 820-10-65”). ASC 820-10-65 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance with ASC 820-10 when the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased. ASC 820-10-65 also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. The adoption of ASC 820-10-65 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 825-10-65, Financial Instruments – Overall – Transition and Open Effective Date Information (“ASC 825-10-65”). ASC 825-10-65 amends ASC 825-10 to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements and also amends ASC 270-10 to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements. The adoption of ASC 825-10-65 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Effective April 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASC 855-10, Subsequent Events – Overall (“ASC 855-10”). ASC 855-10 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date – that is, whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. This disclosure should alert all users of financial statements that an entity has not evaluated subsequent events after that date in the set of financial statements being presented. Adoption of ASC 855-10 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through February 16, 2010, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 1 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB ASU No. 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820) (“ASU 2009-05”). ASU 2009-05 provided amendments to ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, for the fair value measurement of liabilities. ASU 2009-05 provides clarification that in circumstances in which a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available, a reporting entity is required to measure fair value using certain techniques. ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that when estimating the fair value of a liability, a reporting entity is not required to include a separate input or adjustment to other inputs relating to the existence of a restriction that prevents the transfer of a liability. ASU 2009-05 also clarifies that both a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability at the measurement date and the quoted price for the identical liability when traded as an asset in an active market when no adjustments to the quoted price of the asset are required are Level 1 fair value measurements. Adoption of ASU 2009-05 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, (amendments to FASB ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition) (“ASU 2009-13”) and ASU 2009-14, Certain Arrangements That Include Software Elements, (amendments to FASB ASC Topic 985, Software) (“ASU 2009-14”). ASU 2009-13 requires entities to allocate revenue in an arrangement using estimated selling prices of the delivered goods and services based on a selling price hierarchy. The amendments eliminate the residual method of revenue allocation and require revenue to be allocated using the relative selling price method. ASU 2009-14 removes tangible products from the scope of software revenue guidance and provides guidance on determining whether software deliverables in an arrangement that includes a tangible product are covered by the scope of the software revenue guidance. ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 should be applied on a prospective basis for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect adoption of ASU 2009-13 or ASU 2009-14 to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Effective July 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB 107-1 (ASU No. 825) which amends FASB 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (SFAS 107) to require entities to disclose, among other things, the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments in both interim and annual financial statements. This FSP also amends APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting (Opinion 28) to require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. Adoption of FASB 107-1 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN MATTERS
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. As shown in the accompanying financial statements for the nine month and inception to date periods ended December 31, 2009, the Company has incurred losses of $242,754 and $62,283,562, respectively. In addition, as of December 31, 2009, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,596,102, and no revenue generating operations. These factors, among others, indicate that the Company may be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company's existence is dependent upon management's ability to generate business opportunities, evaluate existing properties and surrounding lands, and initiate commercial production to develop profitable operations which will resolve its liquidity problems. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
The Company is attempting to obtain financing for its operations. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in its effort to secure additional equity financing. If operations and cash flows continue to improve through these efforts, management believes that the Company can continue to successfully maintain operations. However, no assurance can be given that management's actions will result in profitable operations or the resolution of its liquidity problems.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 3 – RECEIVABLE FROM AN AFFILIATED ENTITY
In connection with the October 2007 Letter of Intent to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of 1132559 Alberta Ltd. (“Alberta”), the Company purchased advances due to shareholders of Alberta, directly from the shareholders for $548,500 (during the period ended December 31, 2009, there were repayments of $150,000). The amount is recorded as receivable from an affiliated entity, as Alberta and Tamm have officers and/or directors in common. These advances were purchased for their face amounts, and they have no terms of repayment.
NOTE 4 – OIL SANDS PROPERTIES
Union Energy, LLC
On June 12, 2009, the Company acquired Union Energy, LLC, a Colorado limited liability corporation, the sole asset of which was a 100% working interest in 5,120 acres of Oil Sands leases in the Province of Alberta in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $.80 per share, the fair market value on the date of acquisition, for a total investment of $800,000.
Peace River
The Company holdings include 14 sections of petroleum and natural gas (“P&NG”) leases in the Peace River region of northern Alberta that have a carrying value of $374,883. In addition the Company leases 21 sections of oil sands leases in the Peace River region held at $718,903 adjacent to the above-mentioned sections.
Sawn Lake
The Company has a royalty agreement applicable to 32 sections of oil sands leases. The subject royalties are 2% of gross revenue prior to any expenses from oil sand production. These rights are recorded at $4,104,959.
Alberta Crown
On September 24, 2009, the Company acquired a 100% working interest in 1,280 acres of oil sands leases with a 2% gross overriding royalty retained by the seller in exchange for 2,428,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The value of these rights is recorded at $1,626,760. In addition, the Company acquired 100% working interest in 6,400 acres of petroleum and natural gas leases with a 2% gross overriding royalty retained by the seller in exchange for 14,572,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. These rights are recorded at $9,763,240.
NOTE 5 – NOTES PAYABLE TO AFFILIATED ENTITY
During the year ended March 31, 2009, the Company issued $1,250,000 of demand notes payable with an interest rate of prime plus 2% per annum. The Company repaid $500,000 of these demand notes during the year ended March 31, 2009. As of December 31, 2009, outstanding notes payable on the demand notes totaled $750,000.
The noteholder is a shareholder of 1132559 Alberta, Ltd., an affiliated entity, as Alberta and TAMM have officers and/or directors in common.
During the nine month period ended December 31, 2009, the Company did not receive advances from related parties. Total advances at December 31, 2009 amount to $66,090. Changes in the balance from March 31, 2009 are a result of foreign currency translation.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 6 – CAPITAL STOCK
Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with a par value of $.001 per share. The Company’s Board of Directors has broad discretion to create one or more series of preferred stock and to determine the rights, preferences, and privileges of any such series.
Common Stock
The Company initially authorized the issuance of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, with a par value of $.001. On November 13, 2007, the Company declared a 15:1 forward split, and concurrently increased its authorized shares to 750,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share. All share amounts have been restated as if the split had occurred October 10, 2005.
In June 2009, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to acquire Union Energy, LLC (see Note 4).
In September 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 17,000,000 shares of its common stock to acquire working interests in oil sands and petroleum and gas properties (see Note 4).
NOTE 7 – OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
Stock warrant activities from March 31, 2009 through December 31, 2009 are as follows:
| | Stock Warrants | |
| | | | | Weighted | |
| | | | | Exercise | |
| | Shares | | | Price | |
Outstanding at March 31, 2009 | | | 1,280,000 | | | $ | 1.75 | |
Granted | | | — | | | | — | |
Canceled | | | — | | | | — | |
Expired | | | — | | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | | | 1,280,000 | | | $ | 1.75 | |
Warrants outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2009, are as follows:
Outstanding and Exercisable Warrants |
| | | | Weighted | | Weighted |
Exercise | | | | Average | | Average |
Price | | | | Contractual | | Exercise |
Range | | Number | | Life | | Price |
| | | | | | |
$1.75 | | 1,280,000 | | 0.19 | | $1.75 |
Options
As of December 31, 2009, the Company has no outstanding options.
TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2009
NOTE 8 - CONTINGENCIES
Consulting Agreements
The Company has consulting agreements with outside contractors, certain of whom are also Company stockholders. The Agreements are generally month to month.
Litigation
From time to time, the Company may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. The Company is currently not aware of any such legal proceedings that the Company believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
NOTE 9 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events have been evaluated through February 16, 2010, the date that the financial statements were available to be issued. All appropriate subsequent event disclosures, if any have been made in notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
TAMM Oil and Gas Corp. is referred to hereinafter as “we”, “our”, or “us”.
General and Background
Overview
We are a petroleum exploration company that seeks to identify, acquire and develop working interests in Canada based oil sands prospects. Oil sands properties are characterized by deposits of bitumen, a form of viscous (relatively high resistance to flow) crude oil.
Our Plan of Operations to Date
To date, we have accomplished the following in our Plan of Operations:
Oil Sands and Petroleum &Natural Gas Interests
We have the following interests:
Province of Alberta
On June 12, 2009, we acquired a 100% working interest in 5,120 acres of oil sands leases in the Province of Alberta, in exchange for 1,000,000 shares of our common stock valued at $800,000.
Peace River – Oil Sands Leases
On January 9, 2008, we acquired a 100% interest in 21 sections of oil sands leases in the Peace River Oil Sands Area at an Alberta Crown Land Sale for $718,903.
Peace River – Petroleum & Natural Gas Leases
On May 28, 2008, we acquired a 100% interest in 14 sections of the petroleum and natural gas (“P&NG”) leases in the Peace River region at an Alberta Crown Land Sale for $374,721.
Sawn Lake Oil Sands - Letter Agreement
We entered into a November 7, 2007 letter agreement with Vendors, 1004731 Alberta Ltd. and Muzz Investments Inc., whereby the Vendors agreed to sell, assign and transfer to us, their entire right, title and interest in a December 12, 2003 royalty agreement made between Mikwec Energy Canada Ltd. and Nearshore Petroleum Corporation, in exchange for our issuance of 4,000,000 shares of our common stock, valued at $10,200,000.
Alberta Crown-Oil Sands Leases and Petroleum & National Gas Leases
On September 27, 2009, we acquired a 100% working interest in 1,280 acres of oil sands leases with a 2% gross overriding royalty retained by the seller in exchange for 2,428,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The value of these rights was recorded at $1,626,760. In addition, the Company acquired 100% working interest in 6,400 acres of petroleum and natural gas leases with a 2% gross overriding royalty retained by the seller in exchange for 14,572,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The value of these rights is recorded at $9,763,240.
Our decision to acquire these undeveloped properties at a combined cost of $11,390,000 was based on the following:
June 23, 2008 – Chapman Petroleum Engineering determined that the Mississippian-aged Lower Debolt and Elkton member zones for our 35 sections of land contain 2.33 billion barrels of original total heavy oil in place.
Based on publically available geological information from government records, based on drilling results through the many wells which are also publically available, and the competitive bidding for the lands that occurred in 2008 to 2009, the corporation is confident that after the planned work programs for this winter, that the properties will be shown to have substantially more value than the accounted value as per US GAAP.
Subsequent to our acquisition, an updated Chapman report dated November 1, 2009 shows there is an incremental 810 million barrels of heavy oil in place on our newly acquired lands for a combined total of 3.14 billion barrels of original total heavy oil in place.
Our approach to exploiting the properties is as follows:
Our geologist has identified target zones which we are presently evaluating with the goal of two drill locations. The Goal for these locations is to drill, core and drill stem test the target formations followed by running a 30 day evaluation test for product deliverability and for engineering purposes. Once completed and dependent on the results of the testing, we will evaluate our overall position.
Dependent on the licensing process and financing, we expect to commence drilling this winter season.
Based on results, we intend to commission a prospective resource report to assist us in moving forward in the development of the all the TAMM leases.
Material Definitive Agreement with Selling Stockholders of 1132559 Alberta Ltd.
On September 5, 2008 we entered into a Material Definitive Agreement with the Selling Stockholders of 1132559 Alberta Ltd, which provided that the Selling Stockholders would agree to transfer to us all of the issued and outstanding shares held by them subject to the following, among other conditions, being met:
(i) | Issue 15,000,000 shares of our common stock to the Selling Stockholders; a portion of these shares have been issued In Trust, pending completion of all conditions; |
(ii) | TAMM total debt to be a maximum of $3,750,000; |
(iii) | The satisfactory completion of the parties due diligence investigations; and |
(iv) | 1132559 Alberta Ltd. preparing financial statements required under applicable securities laws. |
Both TAMM and 113 Alberta Ltd. reviewed the terms of the Agreement, taking into consideration the change in the global economic situation and decrease in current oil prices. The companies agree in principle that progression forward should be beneficial to both parties. However as of April 27, 2009, both parties decided to rescind the agreement as if it had never happened. 1132559 Alberta Ltd. is a private company incorporated under the laws of Alberta and holds a direct working interest of 10% in 63 sections of oil sands leases in the Sawn Lake area in Northern Alberta.
Our Plan of Operations Going Forward
Our primary operational focus is the Peace River/Manning project. On May 28, 2008, we purchased 14 sections of the P&NG leases at an Alberta Crown land sale which leases are adjacent to our existing 21 sections of oil sands leases in the Peace River region of Northern Alberta. With this latest acquisition, we now have a 100% working interest in 35 sections in the Peace River region, or approximately 22,400 acres. An independent engineering report was completed in 2008 on the newly acquired adjacent 14 sections of leases for the determination of heavy oil in place for the 35 sections.
We intend to further expand our interests in oil sands properties through Alberta Crown Land Sales and/or purchasing interests from other companies that currently hold interests in oil sands properties. To assess our prospects and acquisitions, we will contractually engage geologists and geophysicists to provide geological evaluations. Presently, our costs are uncertain because they are contingent upon the results of our information and data collection to confirm whether we have a viable prospect, which will be determined by: (a) our contracted geologists and geophysicists that provide geological evaluations; (b) geological data results and related information/data that we obtain through: (i) the public domain; (ii) our acquisition of data from private firms; and (c) field activities, such as seismic surveys, that we may conduct to gather specific information, for the purpose of modeling the underlying geological structure.
We will continually adjust our Plan of Operations based on this comprehensive analysis, the extent and quality of the available data, and other factors, such as applying risk assessment and cost analyses, to determine which of the following activities we will engage in:
Geological study of underground layers of rock in search for structural or stratigraphic traps that are favorable for the accumulation of hydrocarbons and ultimately determine locations for drilling.
The accurate measurement and recording of certain physical quantities of underground layers of rock; geophysical methods, such as seismic, to locate probable reservoir structures capable of producing commercial quantities of natural gas and/or crude oil.
Surveys to gather and record the patterns of induced shock wave reflections from underground layers of rock. Seismic surveys are used to create detailed models of the underlying geological structure used in the exploration and development of hydrocarbons.
A drilling operation to obtain continuous cylinders of rock, usually from two to four inches in diameter, cut from the bottom of a well-bore; cores are cut during the drilling of a well and are used in the study of underground formations.
· | Exploratory Well Drilling |
A well drilled either in search of new and yet undiscovered accumulations of oil and gas, or in an attempt to significantly extend the limits of a known reservoir.
Results of Operations
Three month period ended December 31, 2009 Summary
| Three month period ended | |
| December 31, | |
| 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | |
Revenue | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Operating Expenses | | | (26,754 | ) | | | (258,816 | ) |
Loss on impairment of fixed assets | | | - | | | | (2,031 | ) |
Interest expense and other | | | (13,032 | ) | | | (14,407 | ) |
Income Taxes | | | - | | | | (1,431 | ) |
Net (Loss) | | $ | (39,786 | ) | | $ | (276,685 | ) |
Revenue
We are currently a development stage company conducting exploration activities and we have not earned any revenues since our inception. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we have entered into commercial production of our oil and gas projects, if ever. Even if we discover such commercially exploitable resources, we will have to determine whether the project is economically feasible.
Capital Expenditures and Requirements
At the present time, we have no capital commitments or expenditures, although we anticipate that we will have both expenditures at certain stages of our operational plan.
Expenses
Our operating expenses for the three month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $232,062 or 89.7% to $26,754 from $258,816 for the comparable 2008 three-month period. This decrease is primarily a result of decreased professional and consulting fees for the current period. During the three months ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred approximately $201,495 in legal fees, primarily for the litigation with Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Deep Well”) but this figure also includes SEC Counsel and other corporate matters, geological and engineering consulting fees, and consulting fees paid to the officers and/or directors in lieu of salaries.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the three month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $236,899 or 85.6% to $39,786 from $276,685 for the comparable 2008 period. This decrease is primarily a result of the reduced professional and service fees incurred during the three months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the same period last year.
Nine month period ended December 31, 2009 Summary
| Nine month period ended | |
| December 31, | |
| 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | |
Revenue | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Operating Expenses | | | (203,608 | ) | | | (1,062,734 | ) |
Foreign exchange loss | | | - | | | | (8,543 | ) |
Interest expense and other | | | (39,146 | ) | | | (37,657 | ) |
Income Taxes | | | - | | | | (1,709 | ) |
Net (Loss) | | $ | (242,754 | ) | | $ | (1,110,643 | ) |
Revenue
We are currently a development stage company conducting exploration activities and we have not earned any revenues since our inception. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we have entered into commercial production of our oil and gas projects, if ever. Even if we discover such commercially exploitable resources, we will have to determine whether the project is economically feasible.
Capital Expenditures and Requirements
At the present time, we have no capital commitments or expenditures, although we anticipate that we will have both expenditures at certain stages of our operational plan.
Expenses
Our operating expenses for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $859,126 or 80.8% to $203,608 from $1,062,734 for the comparable 2008 nine-month period. This decrease is primarily a result of decreased professional and consulting fees for the current period. During the nine months ended December 31, 2008, the Company incurred approximately $682,051 in legal fees, primarily for the litigation with Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc. (“Deep Well”) but this figure also includes SEC Counsel and other corporate matters, geological and engineering consulting fees, and consulting fees paid to the officers and/or directors in lieu of salaries.
Net Loss
Our net loss for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009 decreased by $867,889 or 781% to $242,754 from $1,110,643 for the comparable 2008 period. This decrease is primarily a result of reduced professional and service fees incurred during the nine months ended December 31, 2009 as compared to the same period last year.
Trends and Uncertainties
We are subject to the following trends and uncertainties:
| · | Adverse weather conditions that may affect our ability to conduct our exploration activities; |
| · | General economic conditions, including supply and demand for petroleum based products in Canada, the United States, and remaining parts of the world; |
| · | Political instability in the Middle East and other major oil and gas producing regions; |
| · | Domestic and foreign tax policy; |
| · | Price of oil and gas foreign imports; |
| · | Cost of exploring for, producing, and delivering oil and gas; |
| · | Overall supply and demand for oil and gas; |
| · | Availability of alternative fuel sources; |
| · | Discovery rate of new oil and gas reserves; and |
| · | Pace adopted by foreign governments for the exploration, development and production of their national reserves. |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Current Assets, Current Liabilities, and Working Capital
Our working capital deficit increased by 9.0% for the nine month period ended December 31, 2009. The details are as follows:
| | As of December 31, 2009 | | | As of March 31, 2009 | | Percentage Increase (decrease) |
| | | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 18,347 | | | | (84 | )% |
Current Liabilities | | | 1,599,103 | | | | 1,482,373 | | | | 8 | % |
Working Capital (Deficit) | | $ | (1,596,102 | ) | | $ | (1,464,026 | ) | | | (9 | )% |
Our working capital deficit increased primarily because we incurred increased accounts payable, primarily due to professional fees.
Cash Flows
| | Nine Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | December 31, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Cash Flows (used in) Operating Activities | | $ | (251,537 | ) | | $ | (549,160 | ) |
Cash Flows provided by (used in) Investing Activities | | | 119,313 | | | | (447,576 | ) |
Cash Flows provided by Financing Activities | | | - | | | | 830,395 | |
Effect of currency rate change on cash | | | 131,305 | | | | (2,391 | ) |
Net (Decrease) in Cash During Period | | $ | (919 | ) | | $ | (168,732 | ) |
We will require additional financing to proceed with our Plan of Operations over the next twelve months. Our cash requirements are in excess of our current cash and working capital resources. Accordingly, we will require additional financing in order to continue operations. There is no assurance that any party will advance additional funds to us or we will be able to raise sufficient funds from an equity financing to enable us to sustain our Plan of Operations.
Future Financings
We will have to secure additional financing in the next 12 months in order to complete our Plan of Operations, which we may be unable to secure. We presently do not have any arrangements for additional financing and we have no potential lines of credit or sources of financing currently available for the purpose of proceeding with our plan of operations. We will likely rely on equity sales of our common stock to fund our operations, resulting in dilution to our existing stockholders.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Going Concern
During the period October 10, 2005 (inception) to December 31, 2009, we generated no revenue and we had an accumulated deficit of $62,283,562. We will need significant financing to implement our business plan. Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result from our possible inability to continue as a going concern.
Item 3. - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The Company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information required under this item.
Item 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2009.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Our management team will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting throughout 2010.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as described below, we are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse affect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
Item 2 - Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3 - Defaults on Senior Securities
None.
Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None.
Item 5 - Other Information
Item 6 Exhibits
The following exhibits, required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are being filed as part of this quarterly report, or are incorporated by reference where indicated:
Exhibit No. | Description |
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31.1* | Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Wiktor Musial (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) dated February 16, 2010. |
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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 for Wiktor Musial (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) dated February 16, 2010. |
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, in the capacities and the dates indicated, thereunto duly authorized.
| TAMM OIL AND GAS CORP. |
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Date: February 16, 2010 | By: | /s/ Wiktor Musial |
| Name: Wiktor Musial Title: President/Principal Executive Officer/Principal Financial |