UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2010.
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number: 000-52784
ABAKAN INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 98-0507522 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2829 Bird Avenue, Suite 12, Miami, Florida 33133
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(786) 206-5368
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
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 o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes þ No o
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, $0.0001 par value (the only class of voting stock), was 54,865,000.
PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||||||
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 3 | |||||
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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 27 | |||||
ITEM 4T. Controls and Procedures | 27 | |||||
PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION | ||||||
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings | 28 | |||||
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors | 28 | |||||
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 30 | |||||
ITEM 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities | 30 | |||||
ITEM 4. (Removed and Reserved) | 30 | |||||
ITEM 5. Other Information | 30 | |||||
ITEM 6. Exhibits | 30 | |||||
Signatures | 31 | |||||
Index to Exhibits | 32 |
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
As used herein, the terms “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to Abakan Inc. (formerly “Waste to Energy Group Inc.”), a Nevada corporation, unless otherwise indicated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements included in this Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods presented. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Return to Table of Contents(Formerly known as Waste to Energy Group Inc)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Condensed Balance Sheets
February 28, | May 31, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 357,532 | $ 15 | ||||||
Notes receivable - related party | 42,686 | - | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 26,151 | - | ||||||
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Total Current Assets | 426,369 | 15 | ||||||
Non-Current Assets | ||||||||
Computer equipment, net (Note 3) | 3,231 | 5,347 | ||||||
Website, net (Note 3) | 5,250 | 10,500 | ||||||
Investment in Minority Interest (Note 4) | 1,400,030 | - | ||||||
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1,408,511 | 15,847 | |||||||
Total Assets | $ 1,834,881 | $ 15,862 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accruals | $ 23,909 | $ 17,858 | ||||||
Accounts payable - related parties | 4,345 | 71,210 | ||||||
Loans Payable | 90,156 | 196,225 | ||||||
Accrued interest - loans payable | 9,949 | 7,665 | ||||||
Loan payable- related party | - | 48,483 | ||||||
Accrued interest - related party | - | 2,664 | ||||||
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Total Current Liabilities | 128,358 | 344,104 | ||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9) | ||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) (Note 5) | ||||||||
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares | ||||||||
authorized, none issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, par value $0.0001, 2,500,000,000 shares | ||||||||
authorized, 54,865,000 issued and outstanding - February 28, 2010, | ||||||||
50,265,000 issued and outstanding - May 31, 2009 | 5,486 | 5,026 | ||||||
Paid in capital | 1,195,406 | 73,116 | ||||||
Paid in capital - warrants & options | 1,312,317 | - | ||||||
Contributed Capital | 5,050 | 5,050 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit during the development stage | (811,737) | (411,434) | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | 1,706,522 | (328,242) | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | $ 1,834,881 | $ 15,862 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Return to Table of Contents(Formerly known as Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Cumulative | |||||||||||||
amounts from | |||||||||||||
development stage | |||||||||||||
activities | |||||||||||||
For the three months ended | For the nine months ended | June 27, 2006 | |||||||||||
February 28, | February 28, | (Inception) to | |||||||||||
2010 |
| 2009 | 2010 |
| 2009 | February 28, 2010 | |||||||
REVENUES | $ - |
| $ - | $ - |
| $ 387 | $ 1,596 | ||||||
EXPENSES | |||||||||||||
General and administrative | |||||||||||||
General and Administrative | 18,372 | 6,981 | 24,335 | 21,813 | 48,642 | ||||||||
Professional Fees | 24,773 | 10,081 | 62,185 | 29,328 | 127,347 | ||||||||
Professional Fees - Related party | 7,500 | - | 22,500 | - | 32,500 | ||||||||
Consulting | 22,800 | 30,000 | 29,800 | 62,500 | 104,972 | ||||||||
Consulting - Related party | 48,000 | - | 108,000 | - | 135,500 | ||||||||
Depreciation | 2,456 | 2,442 | 7,366 | 7,134 | 20,981 | ||||||||
Filing Fees | - | 275 | 1,550 | 4,952 | 9,118 | ||||||||
Impairment of Asset | - | - | - | 180,000 | 180,000 | ||||||||
Stock options Expense | 135,067 |
| - | 135,067 |
| - | 135,067 | ||||||
Total expenses | 258,968 |
| 49,779 | 390,803 |
| 305,727 | 794,127 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (258,968) |
| (49,779) | (390,803) |
| (305,340) | (792,531) | ||||||
Interest Expense | |||||||||||||
Interest - Loans | 1,400 | 20 | 7,462 | - | 15,197 | ||||||||
Interest - Related Party | 0 | - | 2,038 | - | 4,631 | ||||||||
Total interest expense | 1,400 | 20 | 9,500 | - | 19,828 | ||||||||
Interest Income | - | - | - | - | 622 | ||||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (260,368) | (49,799) | (400,303) | (305,340) | (811,737) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | - |
| - | - | - | - | |||||||
NET LOSS | $ (260,368) |
| $ (49,799) | $ (400,303) | $ (305,340) | $ (811,737) | |||||||
NET LOSS PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED | * |
| * | * | * | ||||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON | |||||||||||||
SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC AND DILUTED | 54,098,333 |
| 50,265,000 | 51,528,736 | 109,982,582 | ||||||||
* = less than $.01 per share |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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(A Development Stage Enterprise)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Cumulative | |||||||||
amounts from | |||||||||
development stage | |||||||||
activities | |||||||||
For the nine months ended | June 27, 2006 | ||||||||
February 28, | (Inception) to | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | February 28, 2010 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM DEVELOPMENT STAGE ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
Net (loss) from development stage activities | $ (400,303) | $ (305,340) | $ (811,737) | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net | |||||||||
cash provided (used) by development stage activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation | 7,366 | 4,830 | 20,981 | ||||||
Stock options expense | 135,067 | - | 135,067 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | (42,686) | - | (42,686) | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | (26,151) | - | (26,151) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 6,051 | 64,654 | 95,118 | ||||||
Accrued interest - loans payable | (380) | - | 7,285 | ||||||
Waste to Energy Group LLC | - | - | 180,000 | ||||||
Total adjustments | 79,266 | 69,484 | 369,613 | ||||||
NET CASH USED BY DEVELOPMENT STAGE ACTIVITIES | (321,036) | (235,856) | (442,123) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
Purchase of computer equipment and website | - | 0 | (29,462) | ||||||
Mesocoat Inc- minority interest | (1,400,030) | 0 | (1,400,030) | ||||||
Waste to Energy Group LLC | - | - | (180,000) | ||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (1,400,030) | - | (1,609,492) | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of Common Stock | 2,300,000 | - | 2,378,142 | ||||||
Accounts payable - related parties | (66,865) | - | (66,865) | ||||||
Accrued interest - related party | - | - | 2,664 | ||||||
Loans payable | (106,069) | 180,018 | 90,156 | ||||||
Loans payable - related party | (48,483) | 50,169 | - | ||||||
Contributed capital | - | 5,050 | 5,050 | ||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 2,078,583 | 235,237 | 2,409,147 | ||||||
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 357,517 | (619) | 357,532 | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 15 | 687 | - | ||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ 357,532 | $ 68 | $ 357,532 | ||||||
Supplemental Disclosures: | |||||||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ - | $ - | $ - | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ - | $ - | $ - |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Return to Table of ContentsAbakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 1 – General Organization and Business
Abakan Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “ABKI”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on June 27, 2006.
Abakan Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Waste to Energy Group Inc., was incorporated in the state of Nevada on November 6, 2009. Abakan Inc., and Waste to Energy Group Inc., entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on November 6, 2009. The board of directors of Abakan Inc., and Waste to Energy Group Inc., deemed it advisable and in the best interest of their respective companies and shareholders that Abakan Inc., be merged with and into Waste to Energy Group Inc., with Waste to Energy Group Inc., remaining as the surviving corporation under the name Abakan Inc.
Waste to Energy Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Your Digital Memories Inc., was incorporated in the state of Nevada on August 13, 2008. Waste to Energy Group Inc., and Your Digital Memories Inc., entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on August 14, 2008. The board of directors of Waste to Energy Group Inc., and Your Digital Memories Inc., deemed it advisable and in the best interest of their respective companies and shareholders that Waste to Energy be merged with and into Your Digital Memories Inc., with Your Digital Memories Inc., remaining as the surviving corporation under the name Waste to Energy Group Inc.
Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies
Accounting Basis
These financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash flows include all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less.
Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments consist of Promissory Notes for loans made to the Company.
Some of the amounts due to the note holders are non interest-bearing. It is management's opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from its other financial instruments and that their fair values approximate their carrying values except where separately disclosed.
Return to Table of ContentsAbakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies – continued
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles of the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the year. The more significant areas requiring the use of estimates include asset impairment, stock-based compensation, and future income tax amounts. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on other assumptions considered to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ from the estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the year ended May 31, 2009, financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period ended February 28, 2010, presentation.
Loss Per Share
Net income (loss) per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents, if not anti-dilutive. The Company has not issued any potentially dilutive common shares.
Basic loss per share is calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the treasury stock method is used to calculate diluted earnings per share. For the years presented, this calculation proved to be anti-dilutive.
Dividends
The Company has not adopted any policy regarding payment of dividends. No dividends have been paid during the period shown.
Advertising Costs
The Company will expense its advertising costs when incurred. There have been no expenditures on advertising since inception.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 3 – Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
02/28/10 | 05/31/09 | |||
Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net Book | Net Book Value | |
Computer Equipment | $ 8,462 | $ 5,231 | $ 3,231 | $ 5,347 |
Website | $ 21,000 | $ 15,750 | $ 5,250 | $ 10,500 |
Total | $ 29,462 | $ 20,981 | $ 8,481 | $ 15,847 |
Amortization is taken over 3 years on a straight line basis. The Company is considering selling these assets.
Note 4 - Investment in non-controlling interest
On December 11, 2009 we entered into an Investment Agreement (“Agreement”) with MesoCoat, Inc., (“MesoCoat”) and Powdermet Inc., its majority shareholder. MesoCoat is in the process of building a diversified, patented product platform that consists of environmentally friendly coating compositions and breakthrough methods of applying coatings to large surface areas.
Pursuant to the Agreement, we subscribed to a fully diluted thirty four percent (34%) equity interest in MesoCoat in exchange for $1,400,000 and a series of options to acquire up to one hundred percent (100%) of MesoCoat on the satisfaction of certain conditions. The closing of the Agreement also entitled the Company to appoint two directors to MesoCoat’s five person board of directors.
The initial option entitles us to subscribe to an additional seventeen percent (17%) equity interest in MesoCoat in exchange for two million eight hundred thousand dollars ($2,800,000) within twelve (12) months of the closing date of the Agreement. Exercise of the initial option would increase the Company’s holdings to a fully diluted fifty one percent (51%) of MesoCoat and entitle the Company’s management to offer an independent director to serve as one of the five appointed to the MesoCoat board of directors. Further, the exercise of the initial option would cause the Shareholders Agreement, executed concurrently with the Agreement, to become effective. The Shareholders Agreement governs the actions of MesoCoat shareholders in certain aspects of corporate action and creates an obligation for existing shareholders and any new shareholders to be bound in like manner. The second option entitles us to subscribe to an additional twenty four percent (24%) equity interest in MesoCoat in exchange for sixteen million dollars ($16,000,000) within twelve (12) months of the exercise of the initial option. Exercise of the second option would increase the Company’s holdings to a fully diluted seventy five percent (75%) of MesoCoat and entitle the Company’s management to appoint a fourth director to MesoCoat’s five person board of directors. The third option entitles outside shareholders of MesoCoat, for a period of twelve (12) months after the exercise of the second option, to cause Abakan to pay an aggregate amount of fourteen million six hundred thousand dollars ($14,600,000) payable in shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination of cash and stock, as provided in the Agreement, in exchange for all remaining shares of MesoCoat, on a fully diluted basis, not then held by the Company. As of the period ended, February 28, 2010, we have made the initial investment of $1,400,030 for a thirty – four (34) percentage ownership of Mesocoat, Inc.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 4 - Investment in non-controlling interest - continued
We analyzed our investment in accordance of “Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures” (ASC 323), and concluded that our minority interest investment does give us significant influence over Mesocoat, Inc.’s business actions, board of directors, or its management, and therefore we will account for our investment using the Equity Method. An audit of Mesocoat, by a PCAOB registered auditor is in process. In this February 28, 2010, interim financial statement, we are reporting our investment at cost and have not reported any income or loss in our period end financials from MesoCoat.
Note 5 – Stockholders’ Equity
Common Shares – Authorized
The Company has 2,500,000,000 common shares authorized at a par value of $0.0001 per share and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. All common stock shares have equal voting rights, are non-assessable and have one vote per share. Voting rights are not cumulative and, therefore, the holders of more than 50% of the common stock could, if they choose to do so, elect all the directors of the Company.
Common Shares – Issued and Outstanding
On June 27, 2006 (inception), the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of its common stock to a director for cash consideration of $100.
On June 27, 2006, the Company issued 125,300,000 shares of its common stock to a director for cash consideration of $5,012.
On October 31, 2006, the Company issued 62,500,000 shares of its common stock to a director for cash consideration of $2,500.
On April 30, 2007, the Company completed a private placement for 35,265,000 common shares at $0.002 per share for total consideration of $70,530.
As of May 31, 2009, the Company had 50,265,000 common shares issued and outstanding.
During the year ending May 31, 2009, 175,300,000 shares were voluntarily cancelled, subsequent to which cancellation there were 50,265,000 common shares of the Company issued and outstanding.
Subsequent to the share cancellation the Company authorized to effect a forward split of the Company’s stock on a 25 new for 1 old basis, such that its authorized capital shall increase from 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 to 2,500,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001. The effective date for the forward stock split was September 3, 2008. The forward split caused a mandatory exchange of share certificates. The forward split was retroactively applied to the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 5 – Stockholders’ Equity– continued
As of the nine months ending February 28, 2010, the Company had 54,8265,000 common shares issued and outstanding.
On December 16, 2009, we closed an equity financing for $2,300,000 or 4,600,000 units, each unit consisted of one share of restricted common stock, and one half share warrant to purchase shares of our common stock, with a purchase price of $0.75 per share and an expiration date of two years from the closing. In connection with this placement we had no offering costs for a net of $2,300,000.
Note 6 – Related Party Transactions
On June 27, 2006 (inception) the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of its common stock to a director for cash.
On June 27, 2006, the Company issued 125,300,000 shares of its common stock to its director for cash.
On October 31, 2006, the Company issued 62,500,000 shares of its common stock to a director for cash.
On September 22, 2008, a company controlled by the chief executive officer of the Company advanced Waste to Energy Group LLC $50,000 as part of the payments due to Waste to Energy Group LLC in the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies. The above company was issued a Promissory Note in the amount of $50,000 from the Company on September 22, 2008 paying 8% interest per annum. During the year ending May 31, 2009, $1,617 was paid to a company controlled by the chief executive officer of the Company by an unrelated party directly to the note holder on behalf of the Company.
During the year ending May 31, 2009 the Company entered into a consulting agreement commencing September 2, 2008 with a company controlled by the chief executive officer. The terms of the consulting agreement are $5,000 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties.
During the year ending May 31, 2009, a company controlled by the chief executive officer of the Company advanced to the company $2,500 by way of a direct payment to one of the Company’s current accounts payable. A Promissory Note was issued in the amount of $2,500 by the Company to the aforementioned company. This was an interest free loan. During the year ending May 31, 2009, the Promissory Note of $2,500 was paid by an unrelated party directly to the note holder on behalf of the Company.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 6 – Related Party Transactions– continued
On December 1, 2009 we entered into a consulting agreement commencing December 1, 2009 with the above related company to provide business consulting. The terms of the consulting agreement are $2,500 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until December 01, 2010. The consultant was also granted 1,000,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.60 per share, they will vest equally over 2 years and the first third was vested upon signing. For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we expensed $37,500 in connection with this contract and are included in consulting fees – related parties.
On December 1, 2009 we entered into a several consulting agreements commencing December 1, 2009. The first agreement is with a related individual to provide bookkeeping services. The terms of the consulting agreement are $2,500 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until December 01, 2010. The consultant was also granted 100,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.60 per share, they will vest equally over 2 years and the first third was vested upon signing. For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we expensed $22,500 in connection with this contract and are included in professional fees – related party.
The second agreement is with a related individual to perform the duties of Chief Executive Officer. The terms of the consulting agreement are $7,500 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until December 01, 2010. For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we expensed $22,500 in connection with this contract and is included in consulting fees – related parties.
The third agreement is with a related individual to perform the duties of Chief Financial Officer. The terms of the consulting agreement are $6,000 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until December 01, 2010. The consultant was also granted 200,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.60 per share, they will vest equally over 2 years and the first third was vested upon signing. For the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we expensed $48,000 in connection with this contract and is included in consulting fees – related parties.
As of February 28, 2010, we had no outstanding accounts payable - related party.
On February 10, 2010, we entered in to a noncollaterized note receivable with a related company to ours with some common ownership on an interest free basis, payable on demand. During the period ending February 28, 2010, we advanced $40,491 under this note receivable.
Return to Table of ContentsAbakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 7 – Loans Payable
As of February 28, 2010, the loans payable balance comprised of:
a) | $20,000 total loans on an interest free basis, payable on demand. These loans were provided to the Company by unrelated parties and bear no interest. During the period ending February 28, 2010, we were advanced an additional $400 from one of these unrelated parties subject to the same terms as above. We also made principal payments to other note holders of $12,051 and one of the interest bearing notes for $10,000 was assigned to another unrelated party and now bears no interest. Two note holders assigned their notes to other note holders with the same interest free basis for a total of $50,000. |
b) | $130,000 was advanced to Waste to Energy Group LLC as part of the payments due to Waste to Energy Group LLC in the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies. Three Promissory Notes in the amounts of $50,000, $70,000 and $10,000 were issued from the Company on September 4, 2008 paying 8% interest per annum. During the period ending February 28, 2010, the notes for $10,000 and $50,000 was assigned to another unrelated individual and converted to an interest free note as described above in “a.” Because of this our outstanding note balances for this group are $70,156, as of February 28, 2010. As of February 28, 2010, the total interest accrued on the three Promissory Notes issued by the Company was $14,418, total amounts due as of February 28, 2010, was $9,396. One of the note holders assigned their interest balance to a related party of $5,022. |
c) | During the nine months ending February 28, 2010, a loan of $50,000 paying 8% interest per annum was provided by an unrelated party. The interest accrued during the nine months ending November 30, 2009 was $589. On October 9, 2009, this note was assigned to another individual in the amount of $50,156, and a new note was agreed to with a 1% interest per annum, as further described in “d” below. As of February 28, 2010 the remaining interest balance of $433 is outstanding and remains payable. |
d) | On October 27, 2009 a loan of $50,000 paying 1% interest per annum payable on demand was provided by an unrelated party. On October 9, 2009, a note was assigned from another individual in the amount of $50,156, and a new note was agreed to with a 1% interest per annum payable on demand to this same individual. Then the Note holder used $100,000 to purchase units in our private placement closed on December 16, 2009, as further described in Note 4. Total amount outstanding to this individual and included in Notes Payable as February 28, 2010 is $156. We also accrued, during the period ending February 28, 2010, interest of $ 119 that remains outstanding. |
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Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 8 – Loans Payable – Related Party Transactions
$50,000 was advanced to Waste to Energy Group LLC as part of the payments due to Waste to Energy Group LLC in the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies by a company controlled by the chief executive officer of the Company. A Promissory Note in the amount of $50,000 was issued from the Company on September 22, 2008 paying 8% interest per annum. During the year ending May 31, 2009 $1,617 was paid by an unrelated party directly to the company controlled by the chief executive officer on behalf of the Company. As of the nine months ending February 28, 2010 the total interest accrued on this Promissory Note issued by the Company was $4,702.
Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies
Consulting agreements
On November 1, 2009 we entered into a consulting agreement commencing November 1, 2009 with an unrelated individual to provide business office consulting. The terms of the consulting agreement are $2,000 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until November 30, 2010.
On February 1, 2010, we entered into an additional consulting agreement commencing February 1, 2010, with an unrelated individual to provide business office consulting. The terms of the consulting agreement are $3,300 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until January 31, 2011.
Note 10 – Stock Based Compensation
2009 Stock Option Plan
Our board of directors adopted and approved our 2009 Stock option Plan (“Plan”) on December 14, 2009, which provides for the granting and issuance of up to 10 million shares of our common stock. As of December 2009, we granted options to purchase 2,300,000 shares of common stock which were outstanding at an exercise price of $0.60 per share, and 7,700,000 shares remained available for future grant. The options will expire ten years from the grant date, and 300,000 options have an immediate vesting of one third, and the remaining two thirds vested over the next two years. The remaining 2,000,000 options will vest in equal one third parts on the anniversary of the option grant date.
Our board of directors administers our Plan, however, they may delegate this authority to a committee formed to perform the administration function of the Plan. The board of directors or a committee of the board has the authority to construe and interpret provisions of the Plan as well as to determine the terms of an award. Our board of directors may amend or modify Plan at any time. However, no amendment or modification shall adversely affect the rights and obligations with respect to outstanding awards unless the holder consents to that amendment or modification.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 10 – Stock Based-Compensation - continued
The Plan permits us to grant Non-Statutory stock options to our employees, directors and consultants. The options issued under this Plan are intended to be Non-Statutory Stock Options exempt from Code Section 409A.
The duration of a stock option granted under our Plan cannot exceed ten years. The exercise price of an incentive stock option cannot be less than 100% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.
The Plan administrator determines the term of stock options granted under our Plan, up to a maximum of ten years, except in the case of certain events, as described below. Unless the terms of an optionee's stock option agreement provide otherwise, if an optionee's relationship with us ceases for any reason other than disability or death, the optionee may exercise any vested options for a period of ninety days following the cessation of service. If an optionee's service relationship with us ceases due to disability or death the optionee or a beneficiary may exercise any vested options for a period of 12 months in the event of disability or death.
Unless the Plan administrator provides otherwise, options generally are not transferable except by will, the laws of descent and distribution, or pursuant to a domestic relations order. An optionee may designate a beneficiary, however, who may exercise the option following the optionee's death.
The value of employee and non-employee stock warrants granted during the period ended December 31, 2009 was estimated using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions:
2009 | |
Expected volatility (based on historical volatility) | 158.57% |
Expected dividends | 0.00 |
Expected term in years | 10 |
Risk-free rate | 0.95% |
The expected volatility assumption was based upon historical stock price volatility measured on a daily basis. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon U.S. Treasury bond interest rates appropriate for the term of the Company’s employee stock options. The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and expectation of dividend payments.
Return to Table of ContentsAbakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 10 – Stock Based-Compensation - continued
A summary of the options granted to employees and non-employees under the plan and changes during the period ended February 28, 2010 is presented below:
Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||
Balance at June 1, 2009 | - | $ | - | - | |
Granted | 2,300,000 | 0.60 | 1,363,985 | ||
Exercised | - | 0.60 | - | ||
Forfeited or Expired | - | 0.60 | - | ||
Balance at February 28, 2010 | 2,300,000 | $ | 0.60 | 1,363,985 | |
Exercisable at February 28, 2010 | 100,000 | $ | 0.60 | 59,298 | |
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year | $ | 0.60 | |||
The following table summarizes information about employee stock options under the 2009 Plan outstanding at February 28, 2010:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||
| Range of Exercise Price | Number Outstanding at December 31, 2009 | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Intrinsic Value | Number Exercisable at December 31, 2009 | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||
$ | 0.60 | 2,300,000 | 10.00 Years | $ | 0.60 | $ | 1,363,985 | 100,000 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 59,298 | ||
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On December 14, 2009, the board of directors granted to a consultants 2,300,000 stock options with an exercise price of $0.60 per share. The options will expire ten years from the grant date, and 300,000 options will have an immediate vesting of 33.33%, and the remaining 66.67% cliff vest at 33.33% on each grant date anniversary over the next two years. The remaining 2,000,000 options will vest in equal one third parts on the anniversary of the options grant date.
The total value of employee and non-employee stock options granted during the period ended February 28, 2010, was $1,363,985.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 10 – Stock Based-Compensation - continued
During nine months ended February 28, 2010 the Company recorded $135,067 in stock-based compensation expense relating to stock option grants.
At February 28, 2010 there was $1,228,918 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized pro rata through December 1, 2012.
Note 11 – Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has net losses for the period of inception to the nine months ending February 28, 2010, of $811,737. This condition raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to meet its obligations, to obtain additional financing as may be required an ultimately to attain profitability. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Note 12 – Income Taxes
The Company provides for income taxes under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the use of an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in effect currently. SFAS No. 109 (ASC 740) requires the reduction of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In the Company’s opinion, it is uncertain whether they will generate sufficient taxable income in the future to fully utilize the net deferred tax asset. Accordingly, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has been recorded. The total deferred tax asset is $178,582 which is calculated by multiplying a 22% estimated tax rate by the cumulative NOL of $811,737.
Return to Table of ContentsAbakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 13 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Below is a listing of the most recent accounting standards and their effect on the Company.
In January 2010, the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-03 (ASU 2010-03), Extractive Activities—Oil and Gas (Topic 932): Oil and Gas Reserve Estimation and Disclosures. This amendment to Topic 932 has improved the reserve estimation and disclosure requirements by (1) updating the reserve estimation requirements for changes in practice and technology that have occurred over the last several decades and (2) expanding the disclosure requirements for equity method investments. This is effective for annual reporting periods ending on or after December 31, 2009. However, an entity that becomes subject to the disclosures because of the change to the definition oil- and gas- producing activities may elect to provide those disclosures in annual periods beginning after December 31, 2009. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-03 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Accounting and Reporting for Decreases in Ownership of a Subsidiary. This amendment to Topic 810 clarifies, but does not change, the scope of current US GAAP. It clarifies the decrease in ownership provisions of Subtopic 810-10 and removes the potential conflict between guidance in that Subtopic and asset derecognition and gain or loss recognition guidance that may exist in other US GAAP. An entity will be required to follow the amended guidance beginning in the period that it first adopts FAS 160 (now included in Subtopic 810-10). For those entities that have already adopted FAS 160, the amendments are effective at the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period ending on or after December 15, 2009. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to the first period that an entity adopted FAS 160. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-02 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In January 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-01, Equity (Topic 505): Accounting for Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash (A Consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force). This amendment to Topic 505 clarifies the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a limit on the amount of cash that will be distributed is not a stock dividend for purposes of applying Topics 505 and 260. Effective for interim and annual periods ending on or after December 15, 2009, and would be applied on a retrospective basis. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2010-01 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-17, Consolidations (Topic 810): Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for Statement 167. (See FAS 167 effective date below.)
In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-16, Transfers and Servicing (Topic 860): Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for Statement 166. (See FAS 166 effective date below.)
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 13 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements- continued
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-15, Accounting for Own-Share Lending Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance or Other Financing. This Accounting Standards Update amends the FASB Accounting Standard Codification for EITF 09-1. (See EITF 09-1 effective date below.)
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-14, Software (Topic 985): Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements. This update changed the accounting model for revenue arrangements that include both tangible products and software elements. Effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2009-14 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605): Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements. This update addressed the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements to enable vendors to account for products or services (deliverables) separately rather than a combined unit and will be separated in more circumstances that under existing US GAAP. This amendment has eliminated that residual method of allocation. Effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2009-13 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent). This update provides amendments to Topic 820 for the fair value measurement of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). It is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009. Early application is permitted in financial statements for earlier interim and annual periods that have not been issued. The Company does not expect the provisions of ASU 2009-12 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 13 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements- continued
In July 2009, the FASB ratified the consensus reached by EITF (Emerging Issues Task Force) issued EITF No. 09-1, (ASC Topic 470) “Accounting for Own-Share Lending Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance” (“EITF 09-1”). The provisions of EITF 09-1, clarifies the accounting treatment and disclosure of share-lending arrangements that are classified as equity in the financial statements of the share lender. An example of a share-lending arrangement is an agreement between the Company (share lender) and an investment bank (share borrower) which allows the investment bank to use the loaned shares to enter into equity derivative contracts with investors. EITF 09-1 is effective for fiscal years that beginning on or after December 15, 2009 and requires retrospective application for all arrangements outstanding as of the beginning of fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2009. Share-lending arrangements that have been terminated as a result of counterparty default prior to December 15, 2009, but for which the entity has not reached a final settlement as of December 15, 2009 are within the scope. Effective for share-lending arrangements entered into on or after the beginning of the first reporting period that begins on or after June 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the provisions of EITF 09-1 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168 (ASC Topic 105), “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (“SFAS No. 168”). Under SFAS No. 168 the “FASB Accounting Standards Codification” (“Codification”) will become the source of authoritative US GAAP to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. SFAS No. 168 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. On the effective date, the Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. SFAS No. 168 is effective for the Company’s interim quarterly period beginning July 1, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 168 to have an impact on the financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167 (ASC Topic 810), “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) (“SFAS 167”). SFAS 167 amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities. The provisions of SFAS 167 significantly affect the overall consolidation analysis under FASB
Interpretation No. 46(R). SFAS 167 is effective as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. SFAS 167 will be effective for the Company beginning in 2010. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 167 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 13 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements- continued
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, (ASC Topic 860) “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (“SFAS 166”). The provisions of SFAS 166, in part, amend the derecognition guidance in FASB Statement No. 140, eliminate the exemption from consolidation for qualifying special-purpose entities and require additional disclosures. SFAS 166 is effective for financial asset transfers occurring after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 166 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In April 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 164, (ASC Topic 810) “Not-for-Profit Entities: Mergers and Acquisitions – including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 142” (“SFAS 164”). The provisions of SFAS 164 provide guidance on accounting for a combination of not-for-profit entities either via merger or acquisition. SFAS 164 is effective for mergers occurring on or after the beginning of an initial reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2009 and acquisitions occurring on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2009. The Company does not expect the provisions of SFAS 164 to have a material effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
In June 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Chief Accountant and Division of Corporation Finance announced the release of Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 112. This staff accounting bulletin amends or rescinds portions of the interpretive guidance included in the Staff Accounting Bulletin Series in order to make the relevant interpretive guidance consistent with current authoritative accounting and auditing guidance and Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. Specifically, the staff is updating the Series in order to bring existing guidance into conformity with recent pronouncements by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, namely, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007) (ASC Topic 805), Business Combinations, and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160 (ASC Topic 810), Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. The statements in staff accounting bulletins are not rules or interpretations of the Commission, nor are they published as bearing the Commission's official approval. They represent interpretations and practices followed by the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of the Chief Accountant in administering the disclosure requirements of the Federal securities laws.
In September 2008, the FASB issued exposure drafts that eliminate qualifying special purpose entities from the guidance of SFAS No. 140 (ASC Topic 860), “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,” and FASB Interpretation 46 (ASC Topic 810) (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities − an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (ASC Topic 810),” as well as other modifications. While the proposed revised pronouncements have not been finalized and the proposals are subject to further public comment, the Company anticipates the changes will not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. The changes would be effective March 1, 2010, on a prospective basis.
Abakan Inc.
(Formerly Waste to Energy Group Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THEINTERIMUNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the nine months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009
Note 14 – Impairment of WTE LLC Acquisition
During the year ending May 31, 2009 the Company entered into a memorandum of understanding to acquire Waste to Energy Group, LLC pursuant to a share exchange. As part of the payments due $180,000 was advanced to Waste to Energy Group, LLC. Upon completion of a thorough due diligence inquiry the decision was made to abandon the prospective transaction. The asset was subsequently impaired as a result of this decision.
Note 15 – Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than the events noted below, the Company is not aware of any subsequent events which would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
Agreement
On March 17, 2010, we entered into an agreement with a related party for an introduction to a group of experts in the field of coatings in exchange for $50,000. We also agreed to apply the amount owed by us under the agreement against an amount of $40,491 that is owed to us by the related party under a note receivable dated February 10, 2010 with the balance due to be paid in cash.
Consulting agreement
On March 15, 2010, we entered into a consulting agreement commencing with an unrelated individual to provide services in connection with our coating products. The terms of the consulting agreement are $9,000 per month payable in consulting fees and reimbursement to the consultant for all reasonable business expenses incurred by it in the performance of its duties, and will be in effect until September 30, 2010. In addition, the consultant will also be granted 50,000 stock options, with an exercise price of $0.75 per share of common stock that will expire five years from the date of the agreement.
Note Receivable
On March 1, 2010 a loan of $25,000 paying 10% interest per annum payable by February 26, 2011 was provided to an unrelated party. Interest shall be payable quarterly or as mutually agreed.
Return to Table of ContentsThis Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this current report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this current report. Our fiscal year end is May 31.
Overview
The Company acquired a 34% ownership interest in MesoCoat, Inc. (“MesoCoat”) on December 11, 2009 pursuant to an agreement that entitles it to increase its holdings up to 85% through subsequent rounds of investment. The Company intends to account for its investment using the equity method.
MesoCoat is an Ohio-based coatings solution provider with a patented suite of environmentally-friendly, long-lasting ceramic-metallic (cermets) coatings that address unmet needs in the oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing and infrastructure markets. Coatings include CermaClad™, PComP™ and an advanced application system - FARCoat™. CermaClad™ and PComP™ are two patented product lines that consist of environmentally friendly coating compositions which have superior wear and corrosion properties yet cost less to manufacture and apply than competitive coatings. The FARCoat system offers substantial advantages when compared to any of the currently used coating systems, in terms of bond strength, cost and application time. MesoCoat not only has some of the most advanced coating materials in the industry, it also has a transformational proprietary application process that combines nano-scale materials with a proprietary high-speed application system to provide a protective coating that is a magnitude better in performance, and 100 times faster than some of the current application systems that it will replace. MesoCoat products are undergoing extensive testing by the US Air Force, Navy, and the company is in discussions to address the wear and corrosion needs of some of the world’s largest companies and governmental organizations.
Plan of Operation
The Company’s plan of operation for the coming year is to develop its non-controlling investment in MesoCoat into a revenue producing business while evaluating whether to increase that investment to a controlling investment pursuant to the terms and conditions of our agreement with the shareholders of MesoCoat.
We will require a minimum of $3,000,000 in debt or equity funding over the next twelve months to fulfill our plan of operation. This funding is not currently available, though we are in the process of securing verbal commitments from private investors to realize this funding with additional private placements of our restricted common stock. If we cannot secure additional financing from outside sources or our existing shareholder base, we may not be able to meet our milestones, and may need to discontinue operations. Any further shortfall will affect our ability to expand or even continue our operations. We cannot guarantee that additional funding will be available on favorable terms, if at all.
During the nine months ended February 28, 2010, we (i) focused our efforts on identifying a prospective business opportunity for merger or acquisition, (ii) changed our name pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, (iii) entered into the Agreement with Powdermet and MesoCoat, and (iv) focused our efforts on our noncontrolling interest in MesoCoat.
The Company has been funded since inception through private debt or equity placements or by major shareholders in the form of loans. All of the capital raised to date has been allocated for general and administrative costs, exploration expenses, loans and interest expenses.
We do not expect to receive revenues within the next twelve months of operations, since we will still be developing our business plan and products with MesoCoat, which may or may not produce revenue.
Net Losses
For the period from inception until February 28, 2010, the Company incurred net losses of $811,737. Net losses for the nine months ending February 28, 2010 were $400,303 as compared to $305,340 for the nine months ending February 28, 2009. The increase in net losses over the comparative nine month periods can be attributed primarily to an increase in operating expenses and stock option expense.
We have never generated sufficient revenue to fund operations and will likely continue to operate at a loss through fiscal 2010.
Revenues
Revenue for the nine months ended February 28, 2010 were $0 as compared to $387 for the nine months ended February 28, 2009. The decrease in revenue over the comparable nine month periods can be attributed to a discontinuation of product offerings.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the nine months ending February 28, 2010 were $390,803 as compared to $305,340 for the nine months ending February 28, 2009. The increase in operating expenses is primarily due to increased professional fees, consulting fees and the realization of stock options expense during the current periods. Operating expenses included accounting costs, consulting fees, employment costs, stock option expense and interest costs on loans made to the Company.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The Company may have a prospective income tax benefit resulting from a net operating loss carry-forward and start up costs that will offset any future operating profit.
Impact of Inflation
The Company believes that inflation has not had a material effect on operations for the period from June 27, 2006 (inception) to February 28, 2010.
The Company has not spent any significant amounts on capital for the period from June 27, 2006 (inception) to February 28, 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company has been in the development stage since inception. As of February 28, 2010 the Company had a working capital surplus of $398,115, current assets of $426,369 comprised of cash, notes receivable, and prepaid expenses and total assets of $1,834,881 comprised of investment in minority interest, computer equipment, and a website. As of February 28, 2010 the Company had current and total liabilities of $128,358 consisting of accounts payable and accruals, loans payable, accrued interest on loans payable, loans payable to related party, and accrued interest on loans from related party. Stockholders equity in the Company was $1,706,522 as of February 28, 2010.
For the period from inception until February 28, 2010, the Company’s cash flow used in operating activities was $442,123. Cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ending February 28, 2010, were $321,036 compared to $235,856 for the nine months ending February 28, 2009. The cash flow used in operating activities during the nine months ending was primarily due to net losses and adjustments from accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accrued interest on loans.
For the period from inception until February 28, 2010, the Company’s cash flow used investing activities was $1,609,492. Cash flow used in investing activities for the nine months ending February 28, 2010, was $1,400,030 as compared to $0 for the nine months ending February 28, 2009. The cash flows used in the current period are attributable to the investment in MesoCoat.
For the period from inception until February 28, 2010, the Company’s cash flow provided by financing activities was $2,409,147. Cash flow provided by financing activities for the nine months ending February 28, 2010 was $2,078,583 as compared to $235,237 for the nine months ending February 28, 2009. Cash flows provided by financing activities in the current period are attributable to proceeds from sale of our common stock.
The Company does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
The Company has no defined benefit plan or contractual commitment with any of its officers or directors.
The Company has no current plans for any significant purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.
The Company has no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of February 28, 2010, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Our auditors have expressed an opinion as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as a result of net losses of $411,434 as of May 31, 2009 which had increased to $811,737 as of February 28, 2010. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is subject to the ability of the Company to realize a profit and /or obtain funding from outside sources. Management’s plan to address the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern includes: (i) obtaining funding from the private placement of debt or equity; (ii) realizing revenues from its investment in MesoCoat; and (iii) obtaining loans and grants from financial or government institutions. Management believes that it will be able to obtain funding to allow the Company to remain a going concern through the methods discussed above, though there can be no assurances that such methods will prove successful.
Forward Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition
The statements contained in the section titled “Results of Operations” and “Description of Business”, with the exception of historical facts, are forward looking statements. A safe-harbor provision may not be applicable to the forward looking statements made in this current report. Forward looking statements reflect our current expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance, and achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:
· | our anticipated financial performance |
· | our ability to generate revenues through sales to fund future operations |
· | our ability to raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future operations |
· | the volatility of the stock market |
· | general economic conditions |
We wish to caution readers that our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated including the factors set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this report.
We also wish to advise readers not to place any undue reliance on the forward looking statements contained in this report, which reflect our beliefs and expectations only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise these forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances or any changes in our beliefs or expectations, other that is required by law.
Critical Accounting Policies
In the notes to the interim financial statements for the period ended February 28, 2010 included in this Form 10-Q, the Company discusses those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and our financial position. The Company believes that the accounting principles utilized by us conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Stock-Based Compensation
We have adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 718, formerly SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004) (SFAS No. 123R), Share-Based-Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments.
We account for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with ASC 505. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Please see Note 13 to our financial statements for recent accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required.
ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the preparation of this report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by the Company’s management, with the participation of the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)). Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.
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There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the period ended February 28, 2010, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The Company’s operations and securities are subject to a number of risks. Below we have identified and discussed the material risks that we are likely to face. Should any of the following risks occur, they will adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or results of operations as well as the future trading price and/or the value of our securities.
We have a history of significant operating losses and such losses may continue in the future.
The Company incurred net losses of $811,737 for the period from June 27, 2006 (inception) to the quarter ending February 28, 2010. Should the Company or its investments fail to realize sufficient revenue we will continue to operate at a loss and will never become profitable.
The Company’s limited financial resources cast severe doubt on its ability to acquire or develop a revenue producing business in the event it elects to acquire a controlling interest in MesoCoat.
Our future operation is dependent on our ability to acquire or develop a revenue producing business. However, despite our Agreement that gives us the option to acquire a controlling interest in MesoCoat, the prospect of such an acquisition is doubtful due to the Company’s limited financial resources. Should we be unable to improve our financial condition through debt or equity offerings our ability to acquire or develop a revenue producing business, whether it be MesoCoat or otherwise, will be severely limited to the extent that the Company will, in all likelihood, be forced to cease operations.
The market for our stock is limited and our stock price may be volatile.
The market for our common stock has been limited due to low trading volume and the small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. Because of the limitations of our market and volatility of the market price of our stock, investors may face difficulties in selling shares at attractive prices when they want to. The average daily trading volume for our stock has varied significantly from week to week and from month to month, and the trading volume often varies widely from day to day.
The Company does not pay cash dividends.
The Company does not pay cash dividends. We have not paid any cash dividends since inception and have no intention of paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends would be at the discretion of our board of directors and would depend on, among other things, future earnings, our operating and financial condition, our capital requirements, and general business conditions. Therefore, shareholders should not expect any type of cash flow from their investment.
We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the Commission, which control the corporate governance practices of public companies. Compliance with these laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as discussed in the following risk factor, has substantially increased our expenses, including legal and accounting costs, and made some activities more time-consuming and costly. Further, expenses related to our compliance may increase in the future, as legislation affecting smaller reporting companies comes into effect that may negatively impact our financial performance to the point of having a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be considered effective in the future, which could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and in turn have an adverse effect on our stock price.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 we are required to furnish a report by our management on our internal controls over financial reporting. Such report must contain, among other matters, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the year, including a statement as to whether or not our internal controls over financial reporting are effective. This assessment must include disclosure of any material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting identified by management. If we are unable to continue to assert that our internal controls are effective, our investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.
The Company’s shareholders may face significant restrictions on their stock.
The Company’s stock differs from many stocks in that it is a “penny stock.” The Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate “penny stocks” including, but not limited to, those rules from the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) as follows:
3a51-1 which defines penny stock as, generally speaking, those securities which are not listed on either NASDAQ or a national securities exchange and are priced under $5, excluding securities of issuers that have net tangible assets greater than $2 million if they have been in operation at least three years, greater than $5 million if in operation less than three years, or average revenue of at least $6 million for the last three years;
15g-1 which outlines transactions by broker/dealers which are exempt from 15g-2 through 15g-6 as those whose commissions from traders are lower than 5% total commissions;
15g-2 which details that brokers must disclose risks of penny stock on Schedule 15G;
15g-3 which details that broker/dealers must disclose quotes and other information relating to the penny stock market;
15g-4 which explains that compensation of broker/dealers must be disclosed;
15g-5 which explains that compensation of persons associated in connection with penny stock sales must be disclosed;
15g-6 which outlines that broker/dealers must send out monthly account statements; and
15g-9 which defines sales practice requirements.
Return to Table of ContentsShareholders should be aware that, according to Commission Release No. 34-29093 dated April 17, 1991, the market for penny stocks has suffered from patterns of fraud and abuse. These patterns include:
· | control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; |
· | manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; |
· | “boiler room” practices involving high pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; |
· | excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and mark-ups by selling broker-dealers; and |
· | the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the inevitable collapse of those prices with consequent investor losses. |
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED)
Removed and reserved.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits on page 32 of this Form 10-Q, and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Return to Table of ContentsPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Abakan Inc. | Date |
/s/ Robert Miller Robert Miller | April 19, 2010 |
/s/ David Greenbaum David Greenbaum | April 19, 2010 |
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (annexed as Exhibit 3.1to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 19, 2007).
3.2 Bylaws of the Company (annexed as Exhibit 3.2 to our Registration Statement on Form SB-2, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 19, 2007).
10.1 Certificate of Change (Pursuant to NRS 78.209) (annexed to our Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2008).
10.2 Articles of Merger (Pursuant to NRS 92A.200) (annexed to our Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2008).
10.3 Memorandum of Understanding (annexed to our Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2008).
10.4 Share Purchase Agreement (annexed to our Schedule 13-D, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2008).
10.5 Share Purchase Agreement (annexed to our Schedule 13-D, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 29, 2008).
10.6 Investment Agreement (annexed to our Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 2009)
31(i) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (attached).
31(ii) Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (attached).
32(i) Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (attached).
32(ii) Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (attached).
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