UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2009. |
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[ ] | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 000-53160
FLM MINERALS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
#14 - - 8 No. 58 Haidian Road
Haidian District
Beijing, China 100086
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code.)
011 86 106261 6955
(telephone number, including area code)
Check whether the issuer (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 last 90 days. YES [X] 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer, “accelerated filer,” “non-accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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 Exchange Act). YES [X] NO [ ]
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 6,906,300 as of April 9, 2009.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
FLM MINERALS INC. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
INDEX |
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BALANCE SHEETS | F-1 |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | F-2 |
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | F-3 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | F-4 |
FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
| | February 28, | | | November 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
Current Assets | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 98,615 | | | $ | 103,799 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 98,615 | | | $ | 103,799 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 5,600 | | | $ | 6,200 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 5,600 | | | | 6,200 | |
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Stockholders' Equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock, $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | | | |
none issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; | | | | | | | | |
6,906,300 issued and outstanding at February 28, 2009 and November 30, 2008 | | | 69 | | | | 69 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 271,881 | | | | 271,881 | |
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage | | | (178,935 | ) | | | (174,351 | ) |
Total stockholders' equity | | | 93,015 | | | | 97,599 | |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | $ | 98,615 | | | $ | 103,799 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | For the Period | |
| | | | | | | | August 31, 2006 | |
| | For the Three Months Ended | | | (Date of Inception) | |
| | February 28, | | | February 29, | | | to February 28, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | |
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Revenue | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | | 459 | | | | 901 | | | | 84,013 | |
Mineral Property costs (Note 3) | | | - | | | | - | | | | 25,227 | |
Professional fees | | | 4,125 | | | | 3,832 | | | | 69,695 | |
Total expenses | | | 4,584 | | | | 4,733 | | | | 178,935 | |
Net Loss | | $ | (4,584 | ) | | $ | (4,733 | ) | | $ | (178,935 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | | | |
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Weighted average shares used in calculating | | | | | | | | | | | | |
basic and diluted net loss per share | | | 6,906,300 | | | | 6,906,300 | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
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| | | | | | | | August 31, 2006 | |
| | For the Three Months Ended | | | (Date of Inception) | |
| | February 28, | | | February 29, | | | to February 28, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (4,584 | ) | | $ | (4,733 | ) | | $ | (178,935 | ) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | (600 | ) | | | 3,450 | | | | 5,600 | |
Net cash used by operating activities | | | (5,184 | ) | | | (1,283 | ) | | | (173,335 | ) |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital stock issued | | | - | | | | - | | | | 271,950 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 271,950 | |
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Increase(decrease) in cash | | | (5,184 | ) | | | (1,283 | ) | | | 98,615 | |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 103,799 | | | | 181,480 | | | | - | |
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Cash, end of period | | $ | 98,615 | | | $ | 180,197 | | | $ | 98,615 | |
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Supplemental disclosures information: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND CONTINUANCE OF BUSINESS
FLM Minerals Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 31, 2006. The Company is an Exploration Stage Company. The Company’s principal business is the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has not presently determined whether its properties contain mineral reserves that are economically recoverable.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has never generated revenues since inception and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, confirmation of the Company’s interests in the underlying properties, and the attainment of profitable operations. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has never generated any revenues and has an accumulated loss of $178,935 since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These interim 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.
The Company filed an SB-2 Registration Statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to register 906,300 shares of common stock for resale. This was accepted. The effective date was March 9, 2007.
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
These financial statements and related notes are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and are expressed in U.S. dollars. The Company’s fiscal year-end is November 30.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share
The Company computes net income (loss) per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share". SFAS No. 128 requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period would be used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti dilutive. There were no options or warrants outstanding at February 28, 2009.
Comprehensive Loss
SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive loss and its components in the financial statements. As at February 28, 2009, the Company has no items that represent a comprehensive loss and, therefore, has not included a schedule of comprehensive loss in the financial statements.
Cash and cash equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Mineral Property Costs
The Company has been in the exploration stage since its inception on August 31, 2006 and has not yet realized any revenues from its planned operations. It is primarily engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mining properties. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mineral property acquisition costs are initially capitalized when incurred using the guidance in EITF 04-02, “Whether Mineral Rights Are Tangible or Intangible Assets”. The Company assesses the carrying costs for impairment under SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets” at each fiscal quarter end. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs then incurred to develop such property, are capitalized. Such costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve. If mineral properties are subsequently abandoned or impaired, any capitalized costs will be charged to operations.
Long-lived Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the carrying value of long-lived assets is reviewed on a regular basis for the existence of facts or circumstances that may suggest impairment. The Company recognizes impairment when the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measured as the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value.
Financial Instruments
The fair values of financial instruments, which include cash and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, were estimated to approximate their carrying values due to the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The Company’s mineral property is in Nevada and its administrative operation is in Canada, which results in exposure to market risks from changes in foreign currency rates. The financial risk is the risk to the Company’s operations that arise from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. Currently, the Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.
Income Taxes
Potential benefits of income tax losses are not recognized in the accounts until realization is more likely than not. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 109 “Accounting for Income Taxes” as of its inception. Pursuant to SFAS No. 109 the Company is required to compute tax asset benefits for net operating losses carried forward. The potential benefits of net operating losses have not been recognized in these financial statements because the Company cannot be assured it is more likely than not it will utilize the net operating losses carried forward in future years.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated in accordance with SFAS No. 52 “Foreign Currency Translation”, using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets are translated at historical exchange rates, and revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. Gains and losses arising on settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of income. Foreign currency transactions are primarily undertaken in Canadian dollars. The Company has not, to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling interest in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS No. 160). SFAS No. 160 requires all entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. The statement establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation and expands disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We have not yet determined the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 160 on our financial statements and footnote disclosures.
On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141R). SFAS No. 141R requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, establishes the acquisition date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and requires the acquirer to expand disclosures about the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We have not yet determined the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 141R on our financial statements and footnote disclosures.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 161 on its financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP FAS 142-3”) which amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“FAS No. 142”). FSP FAS 142-3 applies to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of assets and intangible assets acquired in both business combinations and asset acquisitions. It removes a provision under FAS No. 142, requiring an entity to consider whether a contractual renewal or extension clause can be accomplished without substantial cost or material modifications of the existing terms and conditions associated with the asset. Instead, FSP FAS 142-3 requires that an entity consider its own experience in renewing similar arrangements. An entity would consider market participant assumptions regarding renewal if no such relevant experience exists. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for year ends beginning after December 15, 2008 with early adoption prohibited. We have not yet determined the effect, if any, of the adoption of this statement on our financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 concludes that unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities, and thus, should be included in the two-class method of computing earnings per share (“EPS”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. Early application of EITF 03-6-1 is prohibited. It also requires that all prior-period EPS data be adjusted retrospectively. We have not yet determined the effect, if any, of the adoption of this statement on our financial condition or results of operations.
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return (including a decision whether to file or not to file a return in a particular jurisdiction). The accounting provisions of FIN No. 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this Interpretation had no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157"). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 157-1, "Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13" ("FSP 157-1") and FASB Staff Position 157-2, "Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157" ("FSP 157-2"). FSP 157-1 amends SFAS 157 to remove certain leasing transactions from its scope. FSP 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted SFAS 157 effective December 1, 2008 for all financial assets and liabilities as required. The adoption of SFAS 157 was not material to the Company's financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115,” (“SFAS 159”) which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 is an elective standard which permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Subsequent unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be reported in earnings. The Company has not elected the fair value option for any assets or liabilities under SFAS 159.
NOTE 3 – MINERAL PROPERTIES
On October 18, 2006, the Company signed an option to purchase a royalty agreement with Altair Minerals Inc. (“Altair”). FLM will be granted an option to acquire an undivided 100% of the right, title and interest of four unpatented mining claims located in Elko County, Nevada. Terms and conditions are as follows:
| a) | $50,000 cash payment by FLM: |
| (i) | $5,000 on execution of this agreement (paid); |
| (ii) | $10,000 on or before October 18, 2007; |
| (iii) | $15,000 on or before October 18, 2008; and |
| (iv) | $20,000 on or before October 18, 2009; |
| b) | 500,000 common shares of FLM to be allotted and issued and certificates therefore delivered to Altair as follows: |
| (i) | 250,000 common shares on October 18, 2007 (no liability set up); |
| (ii) | 250,000 common shares on October 18, 2008 |
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FLM Minerals Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
NOTE 3 – MINERAL PROPERTIES (continued)
In addition, FLM shall, in order to maintain its interest in the property, make advance royalty payments to Altair, commencing on October 18, 2010 and continuing on the 18th day of October each and every year thereafter for so long as FLM or its assigns retains its interest in the property, of $5,000 per year.
FLM will pay to Altair an annual royalty equal to three percent of Net Smelter Returns. FLM shall have the right to purchase up to one and one-half royalty percentage points and reduce the royalty to 1.5% by paying $500,000 for each 0.5% royalty purchased. For greater certainty, upon payment by FLM of $1,500,000, the royalty shall be reduced to 1.5% of Net Smelter Returns.
As a result of the non-payment of cash and shares prior to November 30, 2007, the “Option to Purchase and Royalty Agreement” of October 18, 2006 was considered terminated by both parties.
The cost of the mineral property was not capitalized. Cumulative to February 28, 2009, the Company has recognized property expenses of $25,227 ($5,000 for option payment; $20,227 for property evaluation), as it has not yet been determined whether there are proven or probable reserves on the property.
NOTE 4 – COMMON STOCK
On September 1, 2006, the Company issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.00001 per share for proceeds of $60.
On November 30, 2006, the Company issued 906,300 shares of common stock at $0.30 per share for proceeds of $271,890, of which $42,600 was collected in the prior year.
NOTE 5 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company's financial instruments consist of cash and accounts payable and accrued liabilities Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency, or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying value, unless otherwise noted.
Currency risk is the risk to the Company's earnings that arises from fluctuations of foreign exchange rates and the degree of volatility of these rates. The Company does not use derivative instruments to reduce its exposure to foreign currency risk.
At February 28, 2009 the Company had the following financial assets and liabilities in Canadian dollars:
| | USD Equivalent | | CDN Dollars |
Cash on deposit | $ | 14 | $ | 11 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | - | $ | - |
At February 28, 2009 US dollar amounts were converted at a rate of $1.00 Canadian dollars to $0.81US dollar.
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
This section of this report includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like: believe, expect, estimate, anticipate, intend, project and similar expressions, or words which, by their nature, refer to future events. You should not place undue certainty on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this report. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or our predictions.
Our auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that there is substantial doubt that we can continue as an on-going business for the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills. This is because we have not generated any revenues and no revenues are anticipated until we begin removing and selling minerals. Accordingly we when we need capital, we must raise cash from sources other than the sale of minerals found on the property.
Our officers and directors are unwilling to make any commitment to loan us any money at this time. At the present time, we have not made any arrangements to raise additional cash. If we need additional cash and can't raise it, we will either have to suspend activities until we do raise the cash, or cease activities entirely. Other than as described in this paragraph, we have no other financing plans. Our success or failure will be determined by what we find under the ground.
We are a start-up, exploration stage corporation and have not yet generated or realized any revenues from our business operations.
We do not own an interest in any property, but merely have the right to conduct exploration activities on one property. Even if we complete our current exploration program and it is successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we will have to spend substantial funds before we know if we have a commercially viable mineral deposit, a reserve.
If we find mineralized material and it is economically feasible to remove the mineralized material, we will attempt to raise additional money through a subsequent private placement, public offering or through loans. If we do not have enough money to complete our exploration of the property, we will have to cease activities until additional funds are raised.
If we are unable to complete any phase of exploration because we don’t have enough money, we will cease activities until we raise more money. If we cease activities, we do not have future plans for our company.
We do not intend to hire additional employees at this time. All of the work on the property will be conduct by unaffiliated independent contractors that we will hire. The independent contractors will be responsible for surveying, geology, engineering, exploration, and excavation. The geologists will evaluate the information derived from the exploration and excavation and the engineers will advise us on the economic feasibility of removing the mineralized material.
Our Proposed Exploration Program
We will be prospecting for gold with the goal of identifying mineralized material. Mineralized material is a mineralized body which has been delineated by appropriate spaced drilling or underground sampling to support sufficient tonnage and average grade of metals to justify removal.
We intend to employ a systematic exploration program utilizing surface geochemistry, radiometric surveys and geologic mapping is proposed. Any anomalies of interest may be further investigated by trenching. Targets identified, and considered significant enough to further explore, would be tested by an appropriate spaced drilling program.
At present, the property should be considered undeveloped raw land. Work to date has only included the staking of four contiguous lode claims and the required filing with both county and federal agencies.
The exploration work on this property should be conducted in two phases, with advancement to the second phase only upon successful completion of the first. The following is our plan and milestones for exploration:
PHASE 1
1. Stake an additional 20 claims, adjoining to the north of the existing claims (in a 2 x 10 matrix); according to BLM records, this ground is unclaimed at present.
2. If possible, obtain the data collected during previous exploration campaigns if any, from their respective operators. Establish the provenance of this data, verify it, and if suitable, digitize and transfer all available exploration data onto a base map.
3. Carry out lithologic, structural, and alteration mapping, with particular focus on the Eocene rhyolite dike and the adjacent Palaeozoic rocks.
4. Carry out geochemical soil and rock-chip sampling. Analyses should include gold, its pathfinder elements (As, Sb, Hg, Tl), and elements associated with oilfield/basin brines (i.e., B, Br, F, I, Pb, Zn, V).
5. Conduct a CSAMT (Controlled Source Audio-frequency Magneto Tellurics ) geophysical survey along profiles across the entire property, and if possible, on the newly staked claims.
6. Review results of Phase 1 work, and, if warranted, select and prioritize targets for drilling.
Contingent on a review of the results of Phase 1 and approval by an independent qualified person, the project should continue to Phase 2.
PHASE 2
1. Drill the targets identified by the Phase 1 work.
2. Sample and assay all drill core or cuttings obtained from altered rocks.
3. Review results of Phase 2 work, and, where warranted, select targets for further drilling.
Cost Estimates - Estimated Budget
PHASE 1
Additional claim staking and recording | $ | 5,000 |
Digitizing data and transfer to base maps | $ | 5,000 |
Lithologic and structural mapping, sampling | $ | 5,000 |
Geochemical soil and rock chip survey, and analyses | $ | 10,000 |
Geophysical survey (CSAMT) | $ | 20,000 |
Independent consultants, supervision, and reports | $ | 5,000 |
| Total Phase 1 | $ | 50,000 |
PHASE 2
Core or Reverse Circulation drilling (3,000 ft.) | $ | 60,000 |
Sampling and assays | $ | 10,000 |
Independent consultants, supervision, and reports | $ | 20,000 |
Contingencies | $ | 20,000 |
| Total Phase 2 | $ | 110,000 |
We estimate that Phase 1 will take approximately six months and Phase 2 will take approximately eight months.
Management intends to evaluate several larger mining prospects located in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada and known mining regions of Mainland China.
We do not intend to interest other companies in the property if we find mineralized materials. We intend to try to develop the reserves ourselves
Our exploration program is explained in as much detail as possible in the business section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 2, 2009. You may obtain a copy of our Form 10-K at www.sec.gov.
Results of Operations
From Inception on August 31, 2006 to February 28, 2009
We entered into an option agreement to purchase the New Dawn property comprised of four twenty acre mining claims.
We are negotiating with Altair Minerals Inc. to reduce the option payments. No agreement has been reached. Technically the agreement with Altair Minerals Inc. is in default, however, we are attempting to renegotiate the terms.
We raised $271,890 in a private placement pursuant to Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933.
Since inception, we have used the proceeds from the private placement to fund our operations. No work has been done on the property as at February 28, 2009. Management has evaluated two potentially larger and presumably more financeable prospects in Mainland China. Based on our evaluations, neither has been acquired.
Limited Operating History; Need for Additional Capital
There is no historical financial information about us upon which to base an evaluation of our performance. We are an exploration stage corporation and have not generated any revenues from operations. We cannot guarantee we will be successful in our business operations. Our business is subject to risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise, including limited capital resources, possible delays in the exploration of our properties, and possible cost overruns due to price and cost increases in services.
To become profitable and competitive, we must conduct research and exploration of our properties before we start production of any minerals we may find. We are seeking equity financing to provide for the capital required to implement our research and exploration phases.
We have no assurance that future financing will be available to us on acceptable terms. If financing is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to continue, develop or expand our operations. Equity financing could result in additional dilution to existing shareholders.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of the date of this report, we have yet to generate any revenues from our business operations.
We issued 6,906,300 shares of common stock pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. This was accounted for as a purchase of shares of common stock.
As of February 28, 2009, our total assets were $98,615 and our total liabilities were $5,600.
Recent accounting pronouncements
On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling interest in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS No. 160). SFAS No. 160 requires all entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. The statement establishes a single method of accounting for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation and expands disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS No. 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We have not yet determined the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 160 on our financial statements and footnote disclosures.
On December 4, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations (SFAS No. 141R). SFAS No. 141R requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, establishes the acquisition date fair value as the measurement objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and requires the acquirer to expand disclosures about the nature and financial effect of the business combination. SFAS No. 141R is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. We have not yet determined the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 141R on our financial statements and footnote disclosures.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”. The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 161 on its financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP FAS 142-3”) which amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“FAS No. 142”). FSP FAS 142-3 applies to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of assets and intangible assets acquired in both business combinations and asset acquisitions. It removes a provision under FAS No. 142, requiring an entity to consider whether a contractual renewal or extension clause can be accomplished without substantial cost or material modifications of the existing terms and conditions associated with the asset. Instead, FSP FAS 142-3 requires that an entity consider its own experience in renewing similar arrangements. An entity would consider market participant assumptions regarding renewal if no such relevant experience exists. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for year ends beginning after December 15, 2008 with early adoption prohibited. We have not yet determined the effect, if any, of the adoption of this statement on our financial condition or results of operations.
In June 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 concludes that unvested share-based payment awards that contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities, and thus, should be included in the two-class method of computing earnings per share (“EPS”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. Early application of EITF 03-6-1 is prohibited. It also requires that all prior-period EPS data be adjusted retrospectively. We have not yet determined the effect, if any, of the adoption of this statement on our financial condition or results of operations.
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation (“FIN”) No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return (including a decision whether to file or not to file a return in a particular jurisdiction). The accounting provisions of FIN No. 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The adoption of this Interpretation had no impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements" ("SFAS 157"). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework and gives guidance regarding the methods used for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 157-1, "Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13" ("FSP 157-1") and FASB Staff Position 157-2, "Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157" ("FSP 157-2"). FSP 157-1 amends SFAS 157 to remove certain leasing transactions from its scope. FSP 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted SFAS 157 effective December 1, 2008 for all financial assets and liabilities as required. The adoption of SFAS 157 was not material to the Company's financial position or results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities —Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115,” (“SFAS 159”) which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. SFAS 159 is an elective standard which permits an entity to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. Subsequent unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be reported in earnings. The Company has not elected the fair value option for any assets or liabilities under SFAS 159.
The adoption of these new pronouncements did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. |
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended February 28, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.
Exhibit Number | Document Description |
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following person on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities on this 14th day of April, 2009.
| FLM MINERALS INC. |
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BY: | XIN CHEN |
| Xin Chen |
| President, Principal Executive Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Document Description |
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 | Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. |