UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
or
¨ 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: 333-143969
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada | | 20-8600068 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
600 Grant Street, Suite 660 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(412) 223-2663 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No ¨
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 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,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ | | Accelerated filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ | | Smaller reporting company x |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ¨ No x
As of November 8, 2011, there were 101,543,351 shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.001, outstanding.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 4 |
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Item 1. | Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 4 |
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 15 |
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 20 |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 21 |
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| PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | 22 |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 22 |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 22 |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 23 |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 23 |
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Item 4. | (Removed and Reserved) | 23 |
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Item 5. | Other Information | 23 |
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Item 6. | Exhibits | 24 |
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| SIGNATURES | 25 |
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the SEC on April 15, 2011. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010 | 5 |
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Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited) and for the period from March 7, 2007 (inception) to September 30, 2011 (unaudited) | 6 |
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited) and for the period from March 7, 2007 (inception) to September 30, 2011 (unaudited) | 7 |
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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited) | 8 |
SEALE AND BEERS, CPAs
PCAOB & CPAB REGISTERED AUDITORS
www.seaIebeers.com
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors
Allied American Steel Corp.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed balance sheet of Allied American Steel Corp. as of September 30, 2011, and the related condensed statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month period(s) ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and for the period from inception on March 7, 2007 through September 30, 2011, and condensed statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods then ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and for the period from inception on March 7, 2007 through September 30, 2011. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for the financials and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has no revenues, has incurred recurring losses and recurring negative cash flow from operating activities, and has an accumulated deficit which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Seale and Beers,
CPAs Las Vegas, Nevada
November 4, 2011
50 S. Jones Blvd Suite 202 Las Vegas, NV 89107 Phone: (888) 727-8251 Fax: (888) 782-2351
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Balance Sheets
| | September 30, 2011 | | | December 31, 2010(1) | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | |
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Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 295,298 | | | $ | 17 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 66,716 | | | | - | |
Prepaid Salary and Expenses - Officer | | | 16,148 | | | | - | |
Total current assets | | | 378,162 | | | | 17 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 378,162 | | | $ | 17 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | |
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Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 17,210 | | | $ | 6,669 | |
Accrued officer vacation pay | | | 190 | | | | - | |
Advances from related parties | | | 1,775 | | | | 69,314 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 19,175 | | | | 75,983 | |
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STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | |
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Preferred stock; $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock; $.001 par value, 900,000,000 shares authorized; 101,543,351 and 220,050,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively | | | 101,543 | | | | 220,050 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 1,204,153 | | | | (195,300 | ) |
Accumulated (deficit) during the exploration stage | | | (946,709 | ) | | | (147,916 | ) |
Stock issuable | | | - | | | | 50,000 | |
Less: Stock issued for receivable | | | - | | | | (2,800 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | | | 358,987 | | | | (75,966 | ) |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | | $ | 378,162 | | | $ | 17 | |
(1) Derived from audited financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Statements of Operations
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| | For the three | | | For the three | | | For the nine | | | For the nine | | | (date of inception) | |
| | months ended | | | months ended | | | months ended | | | months ended | | | through | |
| | September 30, 2011 | | | September 30, 2010 | | | September 30, 2011 | | | September 30, 2010 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
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Revenues | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Impairment of option for mineral rights | | | - | | | | - | | | | 125,626 | | | | - | | | | 125,626 | |
General administrative | | | 187,640 | | | | 3,029 | | | | 338,870 | | | | 22,382 | | | | 436,911 | |
General administrative - related-party | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 49,875 | |
Stock compensation bonus | | | - | | | | - | | | | 212,000 | | | | - | | | | 212,000 | |
Exploration costs | | | 61,952 | | | | - | | | | 61,952 | | | | - | | | | 61,952 | |
Officer payroll | | | 24,063 | | | | - | | | | 55,563 | | | | - | | | | 55,563 | |
Payroll tax expense | | | 2,056 | | | | - | | | | 4,782 | | | | - | | | | 4,782 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 275,711 | | | | 3,029 | | | | 798,793 | | | | 22,382 | | | | 946,709 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Net loss | | $ | (275,711 | ) | | $ | (3,029 | ) | | $ | (798,793 | ) | | $ | (22,382 | ) | | $ | (946,709 | ) |
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Basic and diluted loss per common share | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.00 | ) | | | | |
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Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 101,543,351 | | | | 220,050,000 | | | | 157,072,037 | | | | 220,050,000 | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Unaudited Interim Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
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| | For the nine | | | For the nine | | | (date of inception) | |
| | months ended | | | months ended | | | through | |
| | September 30, 2011 | | | September 30, 2010 | | | September 30, 2011 | |
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Operating activities: | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (798,793 | ) | | $ | (22,382 | ) | | $ | (946,709 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Impairment of option for mineral rights acquired with stock | | | 125,626 | | | | - | | | | 125,626 | |
Stock issued for services | | | 309,770 | | | | - | | | | 314,770 | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expense | | | (9,737 | ) | | | 600 | | | | (9,737 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in prepaid officer salary and expense | | | (16,148 | ) | | | | | | | (16,148 | ) |
Expenses paid on company behalf by related parties | | | - | | | | 13,428 | | | | 17,240 | |
Increase in accrued officer vacation pay | | | 190 | | | | - | | | | 190 | |
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 10,541 | | | | 4,335 | | | | 17,210 | |
Net cash (used in) operating activities | | | (378,551 | ) | | | (4,019 | ) | | | (497,558 | ) |
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Financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of units of common stock and warrants | | | 669,885 | | | | - | | | | 669,885 | |
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | - | | | | - | | | | 66,950 | |
Advances from related parties | | | 4,075 | | | | 4,660 | | | | 57,059 | |
Payments to related parties | | | (128 | ) | | | (910 | ) | | | (1,038 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 673,832 | | | | 3,750 | | | | 792,856 | |
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Net change in cash | | | 295,281 | | | | (269 | ) | | | 295,298 | |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 17 | | | | 324 | | | | - | |
Cash, ending of period | | $ | 295,298 | | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 295,298 | |
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Non cash financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Related party debt forgiven | | $ | 71,486 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 71,486 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
Note 1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in the understanding of the financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of management. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related interim statements of operations and cash flows include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items, necessary for their fair presentation in conformity with U.S. GAAP for Allied American Steel Corp. (the “Company”). Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in these Notes should be read in conjunction with information included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2011.
Nature of business and organization
On April 28, 2011, Royal Union Holding Corporation (“Royal Union”), formerly Zion Nevada Corporation, which was incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 7, 2007, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) to merge (the “Merger”) with the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Allied American Steel Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Merger Sub”). Upon the consummation of the Merger, the separate existence of the Merger Sub ceased and shareholders of the Company became shareholders of the surviving company named Allied American Steel Corp. The sole purpose of the Merger was to effect the name change from Royal Union Holding Corporation to Allied American Steel Corp. The Company’s principal business objective is as an exploration company focused on the discovery and production of significant iron ore resources and the titanium dioxide resources often associated with iron deposits. Prior to entering into the May 27, 2011 Assignment Agreement (see Note 4), we were a “shell company” (as such term is defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). We believe that as a result of such Assignment Agreement we have ceased to be a shell company. The Company’s planned principal operations have commenced, but there has been no significant revenue therefrom, operations have been limited to general administrative operations, and as a result the Company is considered an exploration stage company as defined by ASC Topic 915 and SEC Industry Guide 7.
Revenue recognition
The Company has no revenues to date from its operations. Once revenues are generated, management will establish a revenue recognition policy.
Mineral Properties
The Company accounts for its mining activities in accordance with FASB ASC 930 “Extractive Activities – Mining.” The Company capitalizes the costs to acquire mineral properties. Exploration costs are expensed as incurred and include geological and geophysical work on areas without identified reserves, together with drilling and other related costs. Capitalization of mine development costs that meet the definition of an asset begins once all operating permits have been secured, mineralization is classified as proven and probable reserves and a final feasibility study has been completed. Mine development costs include engineering and metallurgical studies, drilling and other related costs to delineate an ore body, and the removal of overburden to initially expose an ore body at open pit surface mines. All capitalized costs are amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on recoverable quantities to be mined from proven and probable reserves. Interest expense allocable to the cost of developing mining properties and to construct new facilities is capitalized until assets are ready for their intended use. The Company had no mine development costs at September 30, 2011.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
Mining facilities and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for facilities and equipment relating to new assets or improvements are capitalized if they extend useful lives or extend functionality. Fixed plant and machinery are amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the ore body based on recoverable quantities to be produced from estimated proven and probable mineral reserves. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to expense as incurred, except when these repairs extend the life or functionality of the asset. In these instances, that portion of the expenditure is capitalized and amortized over the period benefited. Depreciation, depletion and amortization is allocated to product inventory cost and then included as a component of operating expense as inventory is sold. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had no facilities and equipment.
As of September 30, 2011, the Company had not established any proven or probable reserves.
Estimates
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company is subject to uncertainty of future events, economic, environmental and political factors and changes in the Company’s business environment; therefore, actual results could differ from these estimates. Accordingly, accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements will change as new events occur, more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as the Company’s operating environment changes. Changes are made in estimates as circumstances warrant. Such changes in estimates and refinement of estimation methodologies are reflected in the statements.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
The carrying value of intangible assets and other long-lived assets are 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. Impairment on interests in mineral reserves are evaluated by considering criteria such as estimates of future cash flows that are directly associated with the asset, future extractive activity plans for the properties, and the results of geographic and geologic data related to the properties. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an impairment to its interest in mineral rights in the amount of $125,626.
Basic and diluted net loss per share
The Company computes net loss per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260, “Earnings per Share,” which 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 loss available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS excludes all potentially dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Shares associated with stock warrants are not included because their inclusion would be antidilutive (i.e., reduce the net loss per share).
At September 30, 2011, the Company had outstanding potentially dilutive shares of 893,176.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has analyzed all recent accounting pronouncements and believes that none will have a material impact on the financial statements.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
Note 2. Going Concern
The Company’s financial statements are prepared using U.S. GAAP applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred a net operating loss of $946,709 from inception through September 30, 2011. The Company’s planned principal operations have commenced, but there has been no significant revenue. Operations have been limited to general administrative operations and exploration, and the Company remains in the exploration stages, raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need, among other things, additional capital resources. Management’s plan is to obtain such resources for the Company by obtaining capital from management and significant shareholders sufficient to meet its minimal operating expenses and seeking equity and/or debt financing. However, management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plans described in the preceding paragraph and eventually secure other sources of financing and attain profitable operations. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 3. Prepaid Expense
At September 30, 2011, prepaid expenses consisted of $56,979 of stock-based consulting fees, $6,667 of consulting fees, $16,148 of officer salary and expense, and $3,070 of directors and officers insurance.
Note 4. Option to Purchase Mineral Interests
We do not own any property. We have an option to acquire certain mineral rights.
On May 27, 2011, the Company entered into an Assignment and Sale Agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”) with North American Iron Ore, Inc., a Nevis corporation (“North American”), who became a related party on May 27, 2011, and Canamara Energy Corporation, a British Columbia corporation (“Canamara”). The Assignment Agreement provides the Company with an option to acquire up to a 60% undivided interest in certain mineral claims (the “Mineral Claims” or the “Property”) located in Lyonne Township, Roberval County in the Province of Quebec, free and clear of all claims, liens, charges and encumbrances, save and except for those set forth in the Assignment Agreement, including a 2.5% royalty held by the underlying owner. The Mineral Claims presently represent 48 contiguous claims totaling approximately 2,741 hectares.
To exercise the option assigned to the Company in the Assignment Agreement, we are required to incur expenditures on the Property in the amount of CDN $1,548,346 (approximately US$1,599,000 based on the conversion rate in effect as of June 1, 2011) on or before May 7, 2012. The Assignment Agreement represents the assignment and sale of an option only and although we intend to exercise the option, subject to receipt of required financing, we are under no obligation to North American or Canamara to do so.
The option terminates if the Company fails to make required expenditures on the Property when due or if the Company voluntarily terminate the option. In addition, Canamara may terminate the option if the Company is in breach of any of its representations and warranties. In such event, Canamara must first provide the Company with a notice of default following which the Company will have 30 days to cure.
The Company’s interest in the Mineral Claims consists of its contractual right to acquire an interest in the Mineral Claims. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has incurred $61,952 of exploration costs on the property on which such Mineral Claims are located.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
Under the Assignment Agreement, the Company issued 15,075,175 shares of its restricted common stock. The stock value was based on ASC 505-50-30-6, which evaluates the fair value of the equity instruments issued versus the fair value of goods or services received in share-based payment transactions with nonemployees, whichever is more reliably measurable. The Company determined that the fair value of the equity instruments issued were reliably measurable, and the Company valued the 15,075,175 shares at $0.00833 per share (rounded) for a total of $125,626 based on the per share value of a March 2011 stock transaction which was recorded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
The Company evaluated the Assignment Agreement for impairment based on ASC 360-10-35-21 as a result of the Company’s current-period operating loss, history of operating losses, combined with the difficulty of accurately and reliably estimating future cash flows directly associated with the Property, given the stage of development of the Property. As a result, for the nine months ending September 30, 2011, the Company fully impaired the value of the Assignment Agreement in the amount of $125,626.
Summary
Mineral interests consisted of the following:
| | September 30, | |
| | 2011 | | | 2010 | |
Option on mineral rights | | $ | 125,626 | | | $ | - | |
Impairment charge | | | (125,626 | ) | | | - | |
Total | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Note 5. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is subject to certain commitments and contingencies related to the Assignment Agreement that is described in Note 4.
Note 6. Stockholders’ Equity and Warrants
The Company’s articles of incorporation provide for the authorization of 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock and 900,000,000 shares of common stock with par values of $0.001. Common stock holders have all the rights and obligations that normally pertain to stockholders of Nevada corporations. The Company has not issued any shares of preferred stock. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had 101,543,351 and 220,050,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively. On April 27, 2011, the Company authorized an 18:1 forward split in the form of a dividend of its issued and outstanding common stock which became effective May 19, 2011. The dividend shares were issued on June 1, 2011. These unaudited condensed financial statements and notes retroactively reflect the forward split.
Pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated February 1, 2011, Shawn Wright sold 180,000,000 of his personally held common shares of Royal Union to Anna Yakoleva (“Yakoleva”). The transaction handed control of the company to Yakoleva, who became the majority shareholder and a related party, owning 81.8% of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of that date.
On March 1, 2011, Royal Union entered into an executive employment agreement with Jes Black. As part of the employment agreement, Royal Union authorized compensation of an annual salary of $84,000 and the one time issuance of 72,000,000 shares of common stock, valued at $212,000, to Mr. Black. The valuation of the stock was determined by recent sales of stock between private parties that provided the most reliable measure of fair value in accordance with ASC 505-50-30-6.
On March 25, 2011, Royal Union and Yakoleva agreed to the cancelation of 138,600,000 shares of Yakoleva’s common stock.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
On April 28, 2011, Royal Union entered into the Merger Agreement to effect the Merger. Upon the consummation of the Merger, the separate existence of the Merger Sub ceased and shareholders of the Company became shareholders of the surviving company named Allied American Steel Corp. The sole purpose of this merger was to effect the name change to Allied American Steel Corp.
On June 1, 2011, Jes Black, the Company’s principal shareholder and sole executive officer and director cancelled 68,000,000 of the 72,000,000 Company’s shares owned by him in furtherance of the Company’s new business plan and to enhance the Company’s ability to raise future financing.
Warrants
In April 2011, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with North American, for the sale of 133,282 units of securities of the Company at $0.75 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $99,962. Each unit consisted of the following: (1) one share of common stock; (2) one warrant, entitling the holder to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.90 per share during a period of three years from issuance. No warrants have been exercised as of September 30, 2011.
The Company calculated the fair value of these warrants to be $700 using the Black Scholes model. The Company used the following assumptions: stock price of $0.0083, an exercise price of $0.90, expected term of 36 months, volatility of 220.54%, and discount rate of 1.280%. The fair value of the warrants is treated as offering costs and it would be a debit and credit entry to additional paid in capital resulting in a null effect in net equity.
In June 2011, The Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with North American, for the sale of 759,894 units of securities of the Company at $0.75 per unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of $569,923. Each unit consisted of the following: (1) one share of common stock; (2) one warrant, entitling the holder to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $0.90 per share during a period of three years from issuance. No warrants have been exercised as of September 30, 2011.
The Company calculated the fair value of these warrants to be $1,247,800 using the Black Scholes model. The Company used the following assumptions: stock price of $1.71, an exercise price of $0.90, expected term of 36 months, volatility of 220.54%, and discount rate of 0.765%. The fair value of the warrants is treated as offering costs and it would be a debit and credit entry to additional paid in capital resulting in a null effect in net equity.
The following is a summary of the status of all of the Company’s stock warrants as of September 30, 2011.
| | Number Of Warrants | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | |
Outstanding at January 1, 2011 | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Granted | | | 893,176 | | | $ | 0.90 | |
Exercised | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Cancelled | | | - | | | $ | - | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2011 | | | 893,176 | | | $ | 0.90 | |
Warrants exercisable at September 30, 2011 | | | 893,176 | | | $ | 0.90 | |
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
The following tables summarize information about stock warrants outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2011:
| | | STOCK WARRANTS OUTSTANDING AND EXERCISABLE | |
Exercise Price | | | Number of Warrants Outstanding | | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life in Years | | | Weighted- Average Exercise Price | |
$ | 0.90 | | | | 893,176 | | | | 2.70 | | | $ | 0.90 | |
| | | | | 893,176 | | | | 2.70 | | | $ | 0.90 | |
Shares Issued Pursuant to Various Consulting Agreements
On June 1, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Richard Tschauder to provide consulting services as the Company’s Senior Geologist. As compensation, Mr. Tschauder will receive $3,333 per month, payable each quarter in advance, plus $550 per day plus expenses for visits to the Company’s Property. The Company may require that Mr. Tschauder perform site visits three times per calendar year. In addition, Mr. Tschauder will receive 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, 25,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable following the execution of the consulting agreement and 25,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable after December 1, 2011. The term of this agreement was for a twelve month period commencing June 1, 2011. 25,000 of these shares were issued in June 2011. The valuation of the stock was determined by recent sales of stock that provided the most reliable measure of fair value in accordance with ASC 505-50-30-6. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded compensation expense in the amount of $32,917.
On June 1, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Erik Ostensoe to provide consulting services as the Company’s Senior Exploration Advisor. As compensation, Mr. Ostensoe will receive $2,500 per month, payable each month in advance, plus $550 per day plus expenses for visits to the Company’s Property. The Company may require that Mr. Ostensoe perform site visits three times per calendar year. In addition, Mr. Ostensoe will receive 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, 25,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable following the execution of the consulting agreement and 25,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable after December 1, 2011. The term of this agreement was for a twelve month period commencing June 1, 2011. 25,000 of these shares were issued in June 2011. The valuation of the stock was determined by recent sales of stock that provided the most reliable measure of fair value in accordance with ASC 505-50-30-6. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded compensation expense in the amount of $26,833.
On June 22, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with David Dunn to provide consulting services as the Company’s Advisor. As compensation, Mr. Dunn will receive $550 per day plus expenses for visits to the Company’s Property. The Company may require that Mr. Dunn perform site visits three times per calendar year. In addition, Mr. Dunn will receive 50,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, 25,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable following the execution of the consulting agreement and 25,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable after December 22, 2011. The term of this agreement was for a twelve month period commencing June 22, 2011. 25,000 of these shares were issued in June 2011. The valuation of the stock was determined by recent sales of stock that provided the most reliable measure of fair value in accordance with ASC 505-50-30-6. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded compensation expense in the amount of $21,368.
On June 22, 2011, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Stewart Jackson to provide consulting services as the Company’s Advisor. As compensation, Mr. Jackson will receive an upfront cash fee of $5,000 and $550 per day plus expenses for visits to the Company’s Property. The Company may require that Mr. Jackson perform site visits three times per calendar year. In addition, Mr. Jackson will receive 100,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock, 50,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable following the execution of the consulting agreement and 50,000 of which shares shall be payable as soon as practicable after December 22, 2011. The term of this agreement was for a twelve month period commencing June 22, 2011. 50,000 of these shares were issued in June 2011. The valuation of the stock was determined by recent sales of stock that provided the most reliable measure of fair value in accordance with ASC 505-50-30-6. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded compensation expense in the amount of $47,736.
ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
(An Exploration Stage Company) |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2011 |
Note 7. Related Party Transactions – Not Disclosed Elsewhere
Pursuant to the February 1, 2011 Share Purchase Agreement, on February 2, 2011, Heidi Williams, Shawn Wright, Tammy Hardcastle and Michael Hesser resigned as officers and Jes Black was appointed as the sole officer and director of Royal Union. On March 1, 2011, Mr. Black accepted his appointment as the sole officer and director of Royal Union.
The former officers of Royal Union have forgiven debt owed to them totaling $71,486, all inclusive.
On March 17, 2011 and March 24, 2011, Jes Black loaned the Company $1,750 to pay an accounting bill and $25 to open up a new checking account. These loans are non-interest bearing and due on demand and summarized as follows:
Principal | | $ | 1,775 | |
Interest | | | -0- | |
Total | | $ | 1,775 | |
Beginning on April 1, 2011, Jes Black’s annual salary was increased to $91,000.
Note 8. Subscription Services
On July 6, 2011 the Company signed an agreement with Vintage Filings, a financial filling and printing company.
Vintage Filings will be responsible for all XBRL tagging and other HTML filings.
The subscription service is effective from June 30, 2011 through March 31, 2014. The contract can be terminated for any reason with a 30 day notice. Subscription expense paid to date is $8,000.
There is an option to purchase unlimited HTML of 8-K’s, 10-Q’s and 10-K’s for $2,000 per year. No additional filings have been made to date and no liability incurred.
Note 9. Subsequent Events
On October 21, 2011, the Company signed an agreement with Multi-Resources Boreal, a mineral exploration services company.
Multi-Resources Boreal will be responsible for prospecting, trenching, sampling and other exploration services and manpower for the Company’s Touladi Lake iron-titanium project in Quebec Canada.
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined there are no other subsequent events to be reported.
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, statements regarding our business strategy, future revenues and anticipated costs and expenses. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” and similar language. Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed herein. You should carefully review the risks described herein and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
All references in this Form 10-Q to the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” are to Allied American Steel Corp.
General Overview
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on March 7, 2007 under the name Zion Nevada Corporation to acquire, develop and manage commercial and residential real estate properties. We were unsuccessful in this endeavor and never commenced material operations in this area. On May 21, 2009 we changed our name to Royal Union Holding Corporation. On April 28, 2011, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which we merged with our wholly owned, inactive subsidiary, Allied American Steel Corp., a Nevada corporation (“Merger Sub” and such merger transaction, the “Merger”). Upon the consummation of the Merger, the separate existence of Merger Sub ceased and shareholders of the Company became shareholders of the surviving company named Allied American Steel Corp. As permitted by Chapter 92A.180 of Nevada Revised Statutes, the sole purpose of the Merger was to effect a change of our name. Upon the filing of Articles of Merger with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 28, 2011 to effect the Merger, our Articles of Incorporation were deemed amended to reflect the change in our corporate name. Effective May 16, 2011, our common stock became listed for quotation on OTC Markets and the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “AAST”.
We are an exploration stage company. We have commenced operations but have yet to achieve any operating revenues. Our operations have consisted of (i) general administrative activities; (ii) locating and acquiring rights to mineral prospects; (iii) conducting due diligence; and (iv) commencing prospect exploration activities. Our operations to date have been primarily devoted to the following:
| Ÿ | Formation of the Company; |
| Ÿ | Development of the Company’s business plan; |
| Ÿ | Identifying alternative capital resources; |
| Ÿ | Engaging in due diligence and research on potential acquisition candidates that will provide positive cash flow; |
| Ÿ | Raising capital through the sale of stock and warrants; |
| Ÿ | Acquiring an interest in mineral rights; |
| Ÿ | Contracting with mineral rights consultants; and |
| Ÿ | Entering into a Services Agreement with a provider of mineral exploration services. |
In order for us to expand and further develop our business, we will require additional capital. No assurance can be given that such capital will be available to us and if so, on reasonable terms.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and the subsequent period the following events took place:
| Ÿ | Pursuant to a Share Purchase Agreement dated February 1, 2011 (the “Share Purchase Agreement”), Shawn Wright sold 180,000,000 of his shares of common stock of the Company to Anna Yakoleva, who became the new majority shareholder, owning 81.6% of the then outstanding capital stock of the Company. |
| Ÿ | Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, on February 2, 2011, Tammy Hardcastle, Michael Hesser, Shawn Wright and Heidi Williams resigned as officers and Jes Black was appointed as the sole officer and director of the Company. |
| Ÿ | On March 1, 2011, Jes Black accepted his appointment as the sole officer and director of the Company. |
| Ÿ | On March 1, 2011, the Company entered into an executive employment agreement with Jes Black. As part of the employment agreement, the Company authorized compensation of an annual salary of $84,000 and the one time issuance of 72,000,000 shares of common stock to Mr. Black, 68,000,000 of which were cancelled on June 1, 2011. Effective April 1, 2011, Mr. Black’s annual salary was increased to $91,000. |
| Ÿ | On March 25, 2011, the Company and Ms. Yakoleva agreed to the cancellation of 138,600,000 shares of her common stock of the Company. |
| Ÿ | On April 8, 2011, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, Shawn Wright forgave the advances he had made to the Company totaling $56,926. |
| Ÿ | On April 8, 2011, Michael Hesser wrote off his $50,000 deposit for 10,000,000 shares of common stock in the Company, stating that certain conditions were not met and that as a consequence he was not due the aforementioned shares. |
| Ÿ | On April 8, 2011, Royal Union, LLC forgave advances it had made to the Company totaling $14,560. |
| Ÿ | Effective April 15, 2011 we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with North American Iron Ore, Inc., a Nevis corporation (“North American”), pursuant to which we sold to North American 133,282 units of our securities at a purchase price of $0.75 per unit or an aggregate of $99,961.50, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock and a three year common stock purchase warrant to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.90 per share. The agreement gave retroactive effect to the 18:1 forward stock split effected after the close of business on May 19, 2011. |
| Ÿ | On May 27, 2011 we entered into an Assignment and Sale Agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”) with North American and Canamara Energy Corporation, a British Columbia corporation (“Canamara”). The Assignment Agreement provides us with the right to acquire up to a 60% undivided interest in certain mineral claims (the “Mineral Claims,” the “Lake Touladi Property,” or the “Property”) located in Lyonne Township, Roberval County in the Province of Quebec, as set forth in Schedule “A” of the Assignment Agreement, free and clear of all claims, liens, charges and encumbrances, save and except for those set forth in the Assignment Agreement, including a 2.5% royalty held by the underlying owner. The Mineral Claims presently represent 48 contiguous claims totaling approximately 2,741 hectares of iron and titanium dioxide resources. Several points of access currently exist for the Property and all infrastructure required for the development of a mine are located nearby. The property is within easy access of the St. Lawrence River. |
Under the Assignment Agreement, we are the assignee of North American which had entered into an agreement with Canamara on May 7, 2010 under which North American had the option to acquire the Mineral Claims by making cash payment to Canamara or making expenditures on the Property as follows:
| Ÿ | CDN $150,000 (for Canamara) on May 7, 2010; |
| Ÿ | CDN $250,000 (for Property expenditures) on or prior to November 7, 2010; and |
| Ÿ | CDN $1,750,000 (for Property expenditures) on or prior to May 7, 2012. |
As of May 27, 2011 date of the Assignment Agreement, North American had paid Canamara and made expenditures with respect to the Mineral Claims in the aggregate amount of CDN $601,654 (approximately US$603,007 at the times of payment). In connection with the foregoing, “expenditures” means the sum of all monies spent in prospecting, exploring, geological, geophysical and geochemical surveying, sampling, examining, diamond and other types of drilling, developing, dewatering, assaying, testing, constructing, maintaining and operating roads, trails and bridges upon or across the Property, buildings, equipment, plant and supplies, salaries and wages (including fringe benefits) of employees and contractors directly engaged therein, insurance premiums, and all other expenses ordinarily incurred in prospecting, exploring and developing mining lands.
Under the Assignment Agreement we issued to North American 15,075,175 shares of our restricted common stock which were valued, for the purpose of the Assignment Agreement, at a price of $0.04 per share or an aggregate of US$603,007. The shares were issued in May 2011.
To exercise the option assigned to us in the Assignment Agreement, we are required to incur expenditures on the Property in the amount of CDN $1,548,346 (approximately US$1,599,000 based on the conversion rate in effect as of June 1, 2011) on or before May 7, 2012. The Assignment Agreement represents the assignment and sale of an option only and although we intend to exercise the option, subject to receipt of required financing, we are under no obligation to North American or Canamara to do so.
During the option period, we are required to maintain the Property in good standing by the doing and filing of applicable assessment work or the making of payments in lieu thereof, by the payment of taxes and rentals and the performance of all other actions which may be necessary in that regard and in order to keep the Property free and clear of all liens and other charges except those at the time contested in good faith by us.
During the term of the Assignment Agreement, we, together with our agents and independent contractors, have the sole and exclusive right to enter the Property, do such prospecting, exploration, development and/or other mining work thereon as we deem advisable, bring upon and erect upon the Property such buildings, plant, machinery, tools, appliances and/or equipment as we deem advisable and remove therefrom and dispose of reasonable quantities of ores, minerals and metals for the purpose of obtaining assays or making other tests.
The option terminates if we fail to make required expenditures on the Property when due or if we voluntarily terminate the option. In addition, Canamara may terminate the option if we are in breach of any of our representations and warranties. In such event, Canamara must first provide us with a notice of default following which we will have 30 days to cure.
| Ÿ | On June 1, 2011, Jes Black, the Company’s principal shareholder and sole executive officer and director, cancelled 68,000,000 of the 72,000,000 Company’s shares owned by him in furtherance of the Company’s new business plan and to enhance the Company’s ability to raise future financing. |
| Ÿ | On June 1, 2011, the Company entered into consulting agreements which included the issuance of 50,000 shares of common stock. |
| Ÿ | On June 20, 2011, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with North American, pursuant to which we sold to North American 759,894 units of our securities at a purchase price of $0.75 per unit or an aggregate of $569,923, each unit consisting of one share of our common stock and a three year common stock purchase warrant to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $0.90 per share. |
| Ÿ | On June 22, 2011, the Company entered into consulting agreements which included the issuance of 75,000 shares of common stock. |
| Ÿ | During July, 2011 we completed Phase I of our initial prospecting program at a cost of approximately $31,500 under which we located mineral outcrops on the Lake Touladi Property, estimated the size of mineralized zones, identified prospect targets and hired clearers to establish access to the property. |
| Ÿ | During August, 2011 we completed Part A of Phase II of our Exploration Program at a cost of approximately $30,400 and under which we cleared outcrops, prepared preliminary access to outcrops and conducted limited channel sampling |
| Ÿ | On October 21, 2010 we entered into a Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Multi-Resources Boreal, a mineral exploration services provider in furtherance of our intended work programs for the exploration and development of the Mineral Claims. |
Forward Stock Split
Effective the close of business on May 19, 2011, we effected an 18:1 forward stock split in the form of a dividend pursuant to which shareholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2011 receive an additional 17 shares of our common stock for each share of common stock held by them. All references in this report to our issued and outstanding common stock give retroactive effect to the forward stock split. On June 1, 2011, the Company issued 144,925,000 shares of its common stock to its shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 19, 2011 in connection with the Company’s previously announced 18:1 forward stock split.
Results of Operations for the Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Nine Month Period Ended September 30, 2010
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2011, we generated no revenues, we had operating expenses of $798,793 and we incurred a net loss of $798,793. The principal component of our operating expenses and net loss was $212,000 allocated to a stock compensation bonus, $125,626 of impairment of interest in mineral rights and $338,870 of general administrative expenses. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, we generated no revenues, we had operating expenses of $22,382, and we incurred a net loss of $22,382. The $22,382 in operating expenses and net loss during the nine months ended September 20, 2011 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to a stock bonus and professional and consultant fees.
Results of Operations for the Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Three Month Period Ended September 30, 2010
During the three month period ended September 30, 2011, we generated no revenues, we had total operating expenses of $275,711 and we incurred a net loss of $275,711. The principal component of our operating expenses and net loss was $61,952 of exploration costs and $187,640 of general administrative expenses. During the three month period ended September 30, 2010, we generated no revenues, we had total operating expenses of $3,029, and we incurred a net loss of $3,029. The $275,111 in operating expenses and net loss during the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to a stock bonus, consultant fees and exploration costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The report of our auditors on our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 contains a going concern qualification as we have suffered losses since our inception. We have achieved no operating revenues since our inception. We have depended on loans and sales of equity securities to conduct operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company sold units consisting of common stock and warrants to North American Iron Ore, Inc. in the amount of $669, 885. The Company has also spent $138, 489 for geologists and consultants who are experienced in exploration and project management for iron ore and titanium dioxide mining operations. The Company has also spent $61,952 on exploration costs. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $295,298 and $17, current assets of $378,162 and $17 and current liabilities of $19,175 and $75,983, respectively. Unless and until we achieve material revenues, we will remain dependent on loans and on financings to continue our operations. The Company expects to fund next fiscal year’s operations with additional sales of equity.
Plan of Operation
We were formed to engage in the acquisition, development and management of commercial and residential real estate properties. We conducted minimal operations in this line of business and subsequently decided to discontinue operations in this area. As more fully discussed in this Item 2 under the heading “General Overview”, on May 27, 2011 we entered into an Assignment Agreement with North American Iron Ore, Inc. pursuant to which we have the right to acquire up to a 60% undivided interest in certain Mineral Claims in the Province of Quebec involving iron and titanium dioxide resources. To exercise an option on the Mineral Claims we are required to make cash payments in the aggregate amount of CDN$1,548,346 during the period May 27, 2011 through May 27, 2012 which would be dedicated to exploration and development activities. Subject to availability of required financing, we intend to make the required payments and exercise the option in full. The Mineral Claims associated with the Property represent prospective resources and as such, no assurance can be given as to the outcome of our intended exploration and development activities on the Property. In addition to our intended exploration and development of the Property, we are also looking at other ventures of merit involving the exploration, discovery and production of iron ore and titanium dioxide resources for corporate participation as a means of enhancing stockholder value. Our exploration and development of the Property and other properties may involve sales of our equity or debt securities in merger or acquisition transactions.
To exercise our option on the Property and to acquire other properties, if applicable, we will be required to raise significant capital over the next twelve months. No assurance can be given that such financing will be available to us and if so, that it will be available or reasonable terms. We do not currently engage in any product research and development and have no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. We have no present plans to purchase or sell any plant or significant equipment. We also have no present plans to add employees although we may do so in the future if we engage in any merger or acquisition transactions. We have however engaged strategic advisors who are serving in consulting capacities.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have never entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements and have not formed any special purpose entities. We have not guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities or entered into any options on non-financial assets.
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Our Disclosure Controls
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, Jes Black, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded as of the Evaluation Date that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to insure such that the information relating to us, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded, as of the Evaluation Date, that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective because of the identification of what might be deemed a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting which is identified below.
| 1. | We do not have an audit committee. While we are not currently obligated to have an audit committee, including a member who is an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in Item 407 of Regulation S-K, under applicable regulations or listing standards, it is management’s view that such a committee is an important internal control over financial reporting, the lack of which may result in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of internal controls and procedures. |
| 2. | We did not maintain proper segregation of duties for the preparation of our financial statements. We currently only have one officer overseeing all transactions. This has resulted in several deficiencies including the lack of control over preparation of financial statements, and proper application of accounting policies. |
Management believes that the material weaknesses set forth in the two items above did not have an effect on our financial reporting. However, management believes that the lack of a functioning audit committee and the lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board of Directors results in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures, which could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements in future periods.
Management’s Remediation Initiatives
In an effort to remediate the identified material weaknesses and other deficiencies and enhance our internal controls, we plan to initiate the following series of measures once we have the financial resources to do so:
We will create a position to segregate duties consistent with control objectives and will increase our personnel resources and technical accounting expertise within the accounting function when funds are available to us. We also plan to appoint one or more outside directors to our Board of Directors who shall be appointed to an audit committee resulting in a fully functioning audit committee which will undertake the oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures such as reviewing and approving estimates and assumptions made by management when funds are available to us.
Management believes that the appointment of one or more outside directors, who shall be appointed to a fully functioning audit committee, would remedy the lack of a functioning audit committee and a lack of a majority of outside directors on our Board.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
In December 2008, the Company was named as a defendant in an amended complaint filed in the District Court of Nevada, Clark County by Phyllis Wynn Family Trust, Plaintiff vs. Onecap Holding Corp, Onecap Properties, et al, defendant(s) [case number 08A578385]. The complaint names over eighty defendants including the Company and alleges multiple causes of actions including breach of contract and fraud against various other defendants and fraudulent conveyance. The substance of the Complaint involves a real estate transaction not involving the Company. We have answered with affirmative defenses including but not limited to the following: the injuries and damages complained of did not occur as the result of any action on the part of the Company but as the sole, direct and proximate result of actions by the Plaintiff and third parties not otherwise related to the Company. Since then one or more of the other defendants filed for bankruptcy and this case was removed to a federal bankruptcy court [case number: Nevada Federal Bankruptcy Court Case No.: BK-S 10-20833-BA].
In May 2010, the Company was named as an intervenor defendant in an amended complaint filed in the District Court of Nevada, Clark County by Anthony Puerner, Plaintiff vs. Onecap Mortgage, et al, defendant(s) [case number A-09-596875-C]. The complaint names more than 30 other individuals and/or entities as defendants. The Plaintiff’s claim as against these defendants, including the Company, is that they are the alter egos of a judgment debtor, not otherwise related to the Company. The Plaintiff in Intervention is an unsecured creditor with a judgment against an individual personally, who is not an officer, director or shareholder of the Company. We have answered with affirmative defenses including but not limited to the following: the injuries and damages complained of did not occur as the result of any action on the part of the Company and failure to state a claim. In February 2011, the case was moved to federal bankruptcy court [case number 10-18090-mkn United States Bankruptcy Court District of Nevada].
In the ordinary course of our business, we may from time to time become subject to routine litigation or administrative proceedings which are incidental to our business. Except as set forth above, we are not a party to nor are we aware of any existing, pending or threatened lawsuits or other legal actions involving us.
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
We issued no equity securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2011.
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
ITEM 4. | (REMOVED AND RESERVED) |
On October 21, 2011 we entered into a Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Multi-Resources Boreal (“MRB”), a Quebec corporation which provides mineral exploration services. Under the Services Agreement, MRB will provide us with prospecting, trenching, sampling and other exploration services and manpower with respect to the Lake Touladi Property located in Lyonne Township, Roberval County, in the Province of Quebec in which we have the right to acquire up to a 60% undivided interest in a certain mineral claims. MRB is also expected to assist us to implement three planned drilling programs for resource identification in 2012 through 2013.
The Services Agreement has an initial term of six months and is subject to automatic extension for successive six month periods. The Services Agreement may be terminated by either party, at any time, upon 30 days prior written notice. Each extension will be evidenced by a separate agreement which will contain similar terms to those in the Services Agreement.
Performance of services by MRB under the Services Agreement is contingent on the prior receipt by MRB on the first of each month of an expense advance sufficient to cover budgeted expenses for that month. The initial term of the Services Agreement principally relates to Part B of Phase II of our work program which is dedicated to Prospect Exploration. Part A of our Phase II Program which involved the clearing of outcrops, preparing a preliminary map of outcrops and limited channel sampling at a cost of approximately US$30,000 has been completed. Part B of Phase II is expected to run through December 2011 and involves estimated costs of US$200,000. It is intended to establish a baseline and cross section grid, and create detailed geologic mapping of outcrops. It is also intended to provide us with samplings of outcrops, permitting, trenching, building of cross sections, estimates of geologic potential, drill proposals and geologic reports. MRB is responsible for locating subcontractors including, but not limited to, heavy equipment operators, drilling companies, and assay labs. All subcontractors utilized by MRB must be approved by us. The costs charged to us by MRB are not to exceed actual cost plus 10%. We have agreed to provide MRB with reasonable support, as needed, for the services to be performed by MRB.
Further to Part A of our Phase II Program, in August 2011 we retained MRB to verify the presence of iron-bearing rock on the Lake Touladi property. A number of outcrops were discovered in or near the southern portion of the property in an area that was approximately 250 meters wide (east to west) and 500 meters long (north to south). A total of 43 one meter channel samples were taken at 18 separate outcrops. The samples were assayed at AGAT Laboratories in Mississauga, Ontario using a lithium borate fusion and ICP-OES finish. The average of all samples taken was 30.11% Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) and 2.83% Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). The best sample assayed indicated 40.75% Fe2O3. Titanium Dioxide appears to be highly variable with assays reported as high as 5.48% and as low as 0.149%. In addition, the samples contained an average of 0.42%, Phosphorous Pentoxide (P2O5), with a maximum of 5.48%. Additional exploration is in progress to verify the presence of iron bearing rock in an area one kilometer to the north of the northern edge of the minerals detected in the previously tested area, and to investigate continuity of mineral between the two zones. We also are planning preliminary mineralogical and metallurgical work to better define the character of the material, and to better determine how much of the minerals, if any, may be recoverable in a saleable concentrate. Given the limited size and nature of the sampling activities, absent drilling, metallurgy testing and further exploration activities, no assurance can be given as to the economic viability of the extraction of the minerals contained on the Lake Touladi property.
In reviewing the agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q, please remember that they are included to provide you with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about the Company or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements may contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the parties to the applicable agreement and:
| Ÿ | should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate; |
| Ÿ | have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement; |
| Ÿ | may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to you or other investors; and |
| Ÿ | were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments. |
Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. Additional information about the Company may be found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Company’s other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
The following exhibits are included as part of this report:
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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31.1 / 31.2 | | Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer |
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32.1 / 32.2 | | Rule 1350 Certification of Chief Executive and Financial Officer |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| ALLIED AMERICAN STEEL CORP. |
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Dated: November 14, 2011 | By: | /s/ Jes Black |
| Name: | Jes Black |
| Title: | President, Chief Executive and Financial Officer |