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| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
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PART I | | 3 |
ITEM 1. | DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS | 3 |
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | 4 |
ITEM 1B. | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS | 6 |
ITEM 2. | PROPERTIES | 6 |
ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 6 |
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES | 6 |
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PART II | | 7 |
ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES | 7 |
ITEM 6. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA | 7 |
ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 8 |
| CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 10 |
ITEM 7A. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 10 |
ITEM 8. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SMALLER REPORTING COMPANIES | 17 |
ITEM 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE | 15 |
ITEM 9A. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 15 |
ITEM 9B. | OTHER INFORMATION | 16 |
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PART III | | 16 |
ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 16 |
ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION | 18 |
ITEM 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS | 19 |
ITEM 13. | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE | 20 |
ITEM 14. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES | 21 |
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PART IV | | |
ITEM 15. | EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES | 22 |
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PART I
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
How our company is organized
American Mineral Group Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "American Mineral Group") was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on August 10, 2007.
Where you can find us
We are located at 1530 Atwood Ave. #19652, Johnston, RI 02919. Our telephone number is (401) 648-0805, our facsimile number is (401) 648-0699, our e-mail address is info@americanmineralgroup.com, and our homepage on the world-wide web is at http://www.American Mineral Groupminerals.com.
About Our Company
American Mineral Group Minerals, Inc. is an early stage Mining and Exploration Company seeking to acquire, develop, and manage various oil, gas, and mineral properties and resources.
In August 2009, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire the mineral rights to 331 unpatented lode mining claims known as the Conglomerate Mesa, located in Inyo County, California. In March 2011, the Company added an additional 217 unpatented lode mining claims. In fiscal year 2012, the Company determined that the effort and cost of developing these claims required more resources that could be more effectively used on other opportunities, and abandoned the Conglomerate Mesa project.
In February 2013, the Company acquired a 28% Working Interest in the Grand Chenier oil and gas prospect in Louisiana. The property contains an estimate 9.0 million barrels of oil and was in production until approximately 2009 when the then operator failed to manage the interests and certain repairs were not made leading to the cessation of production. The Company believes that with approximately $2.0 million in capital, the field can be returned to production and additional wells within the prospect can then be brought online increasing production to a profitable level.
Governmental Regulations and Environmental Compliance
The Company’s operations if and when they begin, will be subject to various federal, state, and local permitting and environmental regulations. With cancellation of the Mineral Lease for the Conglomerate Mesa project, the Company is pursuing other oil, gas, and mining and opportunities and therefore expects to encounter additional regulatory and compliance oversight.
Plan of Operation
With the cancellation of the first Conglomerate Mesa Mineral Agreement, and the acquisition of the Grand Chenier oil and gas prospect, our primary goal is to fund the return to production of this opportunity. In addition, the Company continues to seek opportunities to acquire mineral properties to develop or explore, or in the alternative, acquire companies or businesses with those assets who are seeking the advantages of being a publicly held company.
If we decide to acquire a target company or business, we do not plan to restrict our potential candidate companies to any specific business, industry or geographical location and, thus, we may acquire any type of business. The Company has been in discussion with several potential business acquisition candidates regarding business opportunities for American Mineral Group. The Company has unrestricted flexibility in seeking, analyzing and participating in such potential business opportunities. Management will screen all potential properties to determine their economic viability and examine proposed properties with regard to sound business fundamentals, utilizing the expertise and experience of management and such consultants as the Company determines are needed to fully understand the potential of the properties to be acquired. In its efforts to analyze potential acquisition targets, American Mineral Group will consider some or all of the following factors:
(a) Potential for growth, indicated by new technology, anticipated market expansion or new products;
(b) Competitive position as compared to other firms of similar size and experience within the industry segment as well as within the industry as a whole;
(c) Strength and diversity of management, either in place or scheduled for recruitment;
(d) Capital requirements and anticipated availability of required funds, to be provided by American Mineral Group or from operations, through the sale of additional securities, through joint ventures or similar arrangements or from other sources;
(e) The cost of participation by American Mineral Group as compared to the perceived tangible and intangible values and potentials;
(f) The extent to which the business opportunity can be advanced;
(g) The accessibility of required management expertise, personnel, raw materials, services, professional assistance and other required items; and
(h) Other relevant factors.
In applying the foregoing criteria, none of which will be controlling, management will attempt to analyze all factors and circumstances and make a determination based upon reasonable investigative measures and available data. Potentially available business opportunities may occur in many different industries, and at various stages of development, all of which will make the task of comparative investigation and analysis of such business opportunities extremely difficult and complex. Due to the Company's limited capital available for investigation, the Company may not discover or adequately evaluate adverse facts about the opportunity to be acquired.
There is no assurance that management will identify and successfully negotiate the acquisition of any potential properties or assets, or any interests therein, or that any such opportunities or businesses acquired will be profitable.
The Company intends to develop the mineral sites acquired to the point of proven reserves. Depending on the types of mineral deposits, and the complexity of their extraction, the Company will generate revenue in one of two ways:
Sale of the mining rights to a third party mining company with American Mineral Group receiving a percentage of the revenue generated; or
The Company will retain a management team or Joint Venture Partner with the experience and capabilities of directing the efforts connected with the development and commercialization of the various mining property(s).
Employees
We presently have two employees our Chief Executive Officer / President, our Chief Financial Officer, both of whom are directors of the Company. We expect that as we begin development of any potential project, additional personnel will be added. We believe that our relationship with employees is satisfactory. We have not suffered any labor problems during the last two years.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. We are subject to various risks that may materially harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this filing before deciding to purchase our common stock. If any of these risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could be materially harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment.
We are an Exploration Stage Company, as such; you cannot evaluate the investment merits of our Company because we have no operating history.
Our Company has no operating history since it was organized, which makes it difficult to evaluate the investment merits of our Company. Our Company was organized on August 10, 2007 as a start-up, Exploration Stage Company. We have no operating history and we did not have any business prior to our organization. In February 2012, the Company acquired a 28% Working Interest in the Grand Chenier oil and gas prospect for $2.0 million in stock and loans.
We incurred a total of $14,447,689 in expenses from inception to November 30, 2013.
We may not be able to continue as a going concern if we do not obtain additional financing.
Because of our lack of sufficient funds and short operating history incurring only expenses, and no revenues, our independent auditors report states that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Since we have incurred only losses since our inception, it raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Therefore, our ability to continue as a going concern is highly dependent upon obtaining additional financing for our planned operations. As of the date hereof, cash has been raised from the issuance of securities and promissory notes.
Our Negative Cash Flow, Operating Losses, Lack of Revenue, And Limited Operating History Makes It Difficult or Impossible To Evaluate Our Performance And Make Predictions About The Future.
We have not generated revenue, nor are we likely to generate revenue within the next twelve to eighteen months. We are an exploration stage company. Consequently, there is no meaningful historical operating or financial information about our business upon which to evaluate future performance.
We cannot assure generation of significant revenues, sustained profitability or generation of positive cash flow from operating activities in the future. If we cannot generate enough revenue, our business may not succeed and our Common Stock may have little or no value.
We Are Subject To A Working Capital Deficit, Which Means That Our Current Assets On November 30, 2013 Were Not Sufficient To Satisfy Our Current Liabilities.
As of November 30, 2013, we have incurred substantial operating losses. Since we have no revenue, we have generated negative free cash flow and expect to continue to experience negative free cash flow at least through our exploration phase. We have current liabilities of $3,581,230 and current assets of $2 at November 30, 2013, and a working capital deficiency of $3,581,228. If we cannot meet our current liabilities we may have to curtail or cease business operations.
In Prior Fiscal Years We Have Been The Subject Of A Going Concern Opinion And Expect That Upon Completion Of Our Audit For November 30, 2013 and 2012, We Will Again Receive A Going Concern Opinion Which Means That We May Not Be Able To Continue Operations Unless We Obtain Additional Funding.
Our independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit report issued in connection with our financial statements for prior fiscal years. We believe, that upon completion of our audits, the auditors will, once again as part of their audit, report issue a similar explanatory paragraph in connection with our financial statements for the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. We have incurred losses of $569,693 and $465,897 for the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2012 respectively, and a cumulative loss since inception of $14,477,689, and we had a working capital deficiency of $3,581,228 at November 30, 2013. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
If we do not obtain additional financing, our business will fail because we cannot fund our business objectives.
We need to raise money to meet our general and administrative expenses, and we need to raise money to achieve our business objective to acquire other mineral properties or a target company or business. As of November 30, 2013, we had cash in the amount of $2, and current liabilities of $3,581,230. We currently do not have any operations and we have no income. We currently do not have any arrangements for financing and we may not be able to obtain financing when required. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including the fact that we have no business and the present financial market conditions may make obtaining additional financing difficult. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unavailable to us.
We Could Fail To Attract Or Retain Key Personnel
Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of key executives and consultants, including Frederick Pucillo, Jr., our Chief Executive Officer and President, and Erwin Vahlsing, Jr. our Chief Financial Officer. The loss of the services of any of these individuals could materially harm our business because of the cost and time necessary to replace and train a replacement. Such loss would also divert management attention away from operational issues. We do not presently maintain key-man life insurance policies on any executive. In addition, we need to attract additional high quality geological, investor relations, and consulting personnel. To the extent that we are smaller than our competitors and have fewer resources we may not be able to attract the sufficient number and quality of staff.
We Are Subject To Municipal and Other Local Regulation
Municipalities may require us to obtain various permits and licenses in order to install or operate equipment in various locations where we seek to explore or develop mineral deposits. A municipality’s decision to require American Mineral Group to obtain permits or licenses could delay or impede the development of a revenue model, as well as force us to incur additional costs.
We May Face Opposition Regarding Development of the Minerals Contained On Our Claims
We may face environmental and developmental opposition regarding the development of the mineral claims that we own. This opposition may be sufficient to cost the Company significant funds to overcome them, if at all. There can be no certainty with regard to the outcome of such opposition if it should develop. If the opposition is successful in their efforts, it may render the claims valueless with a similar impact on the value of the Company’s Common Stock.
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No Expectation of Dividends on Common Stock.
We have never paid cash dividends on our Common Stock and we do not expect to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock at any time in the foreseeable future. The future payment of dividends directly depends upon the future earnings, capital requirements, financial requirements and other factors that our Board of Directors will consider. Since we do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our Common Stock, the return on investment on our Common Stock will depend solely on an increase, if any, in the market value of the Common Stock.
Our Common Stock May Lack Liquidity And Be Affected By Limited Trading Volume.
Our Common Stock is traded on the OTC Markets Pink Sheets. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for our common stock will be maintained. An absence of an active trading market could adversely affect our shareholders' ability to sell our common stock in short time periods, or possibly at all. Our common stock has experienced, and is likely to experience in the future, significant price and volume fluctuations, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock without regard to our operating performance. In addition, we believe that factors such as quarterly fluctuations in our financial results and changes in the overall economy or the condition of the financial markets could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate substantially. We cannot predict the actions of market participants and, therefore, can offer no assurances that the market for our stock will be stable or appreciate over time.
The Volatility Of Stock Prices May Adversely Affect The Market Price Of Our Common Stock.
The market for our Common Stock is highly volatile. The trading price of our Common Stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other things:
changes in market price of the various minerals;
quarterly variations in operating and financial results;
changes in mineral resources within the claim areas;
changes in our revenue and revenue growth rates; and
marketing and advertising.
Statements or changes in opinions, ratings, or earnings estimates made by brokerage firms or industry analysts relating to the market in which we do business or related to it could result in an immediate effect in the market price of our Common Stock. In addition, the stock market has from time to time experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations which have particularly affected the market price for the securities of many mining and exploration companies and which often have been unrelated to the operating performance of these companies. These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our Common Stock.
Risks Relating to Financing Arrangements - The Conversion Price Feature of Notes, Preferred Stock, and Debentures May Encourage Short Sales in the Company’s Common Stock.
The Company has issued convertible debentures in connection with its financing needs. These debentures are convertible at a variable price that is computed at an average of sixty percent of the average of the lowest three days closing bid price prior to the date of conversion.
The downward pressure on the price of the common stock as the selling stockholders under both these financings convert and sell amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by investors. This could place further downward pressure on the price of the common stock. The selling stockholders could sell common stock into the market in anticipation of covering the short sale by converting their securities, which could cause the further downward pressure on the stock price. In addition, not only the sale of shares issued upon conversion or exercise of notes and related warrants, and Series B preferred stock, but also the mere perception that these sales could occur, may adversely affect the market price of the common stock.
Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning low priced securities may limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares
American Mineral Group's common stock is subject to Rule 15g-9 of the Securities and Exchange Commission which regulates broker/dealer practices in connection with transactions in "penny stocks". Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ system, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in that security are provided by the exchange or system. The penny stock rules require a broker/dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the Commission that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level or risks in the penny stock market. The broker/dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker/dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and if the broker/dealer is the sole market-maker, the broker/dealer must disclose this fact and the broker/dealers presumed control over the market. This information must be provided to the customer orally or in writing before or with the written confirmation of trade sent to the customer. The bid and offer quotations, and the broker/dealer and its salesperson compensation information, must be given to the customer in writing before or with the customer's confirmation. The broker/dealer must make a special suitability determination for purchasers of the securities and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction prior to sale. Monthly statements must be sent by the broker/dealer to the customer disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. These disclosure requirements may reduce the level of trading activity in the market for American Mineral Group's common stock and may limit the ability of investors in this offering to sell American Mineral Group's common stock in the secondary market.
The limited public market for American Mineral Group's common stock may limit the ability of shareholders to sell their shares.
There has been only a limited public market for American Mineral Group's common stock. An active trading market for American Mineral Group's stock may not develop and purchasers of the shares may not be able to resell their securities at prices equal to or greater than the price paid for these shares. The market price of American Mineral Group's common stock may decline as the result of announcements by American Mineral Group or its competitors, variations in American Mineral Group's results of operations, and market conditions in the real estate and commodities markets in general.
The Depository Trust Company has placed a “Chill” on Deposits of the Common Shares of the Company
In November 2011, the Company became aware that the Depository Trust Company (DTC) had placed a “Chill” on deposit of its common shares into the automated settlement system which they maintain. This chill makes it more difficult for investors to acquire and deposit shares of the Company’s Common Stock into many brokerage accounts – it does NOT prevent trading on existing shares, and there are alternate companies that provide deposit and settlement services albeit at an increased price and which take more time. Upon inquiry, the Company was advised that it was a precaution and that for deposits through DTC to be resumed would require an audit and representation by a DTC participating broker dealer as to the accuracy of its shares outstanding. The Company intends to pursue this matter in the coming months as funding permits.
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Rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning late report filings
Originally quoted on FINRA’s OTCBB American Mineral Group's common stock is currently quoted on the OTC Markets Pink Sheets as the Company is delinquent in the filing of its 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 2013 as well as all 10-K filings for fiscal year 2014. With this filing, the Company is in the process of bringing all delinquent filings up to date, and expects to provide audited statements in the next few months.
ITEM 1B UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
In fiscal year 2012, the Company abandoned its claims at the Conglomerate Mesa, located in Inyo County, California.
In February 2012, the Company acquired a 28% working interest in the Grand Chenier oil and gas prospect in Louisiana.
Currently, the Company occupies approximately 200 SF of office space provided by one of its officers gratis.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In August, 2009, trading in the Company’s stock was temporarily suspended in British Columbia, Canada by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC). The temporary suspension was the result of what the BCSC termed “suspicious trading activity” due to a significant increase in the share price of the Company’s stock price. Various shareholders, and the former CEO and President, Malkeet Bains have been interviewed and several have been either charged with or accepted please in connection with violations of Canadian securities laws.
The Cease Trade Order is still in effect regarding trading in British Columbia, Canada only, and specifically affects the residents thereof.
The case outlined above does not involve the Company or any of its current officers or directors.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
As the Company currently has no operating mining operations, there are no is mine safety issues to disclose.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
As of September 1, 2014, there were approximately 657 owners of record of the Company's common stock. The Company's common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "SUGO". Set forth below are the range of high and low bid quotations for the periods indicated as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. The market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions. The following table reports high and low closing prices, on a quarterly basis, for the Company's common stock:
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Quarter Ending | High | Low |
Feb. 28, 2012 | $0.0028 | $0.0003 |
May 31, 2012 | $0.0015 | $0.0001 |
Aug. 31, 2012 | $0.0001 | $0.0001 |
Nov. 30, 2012 | $0.0007 | $0.0001 |
Feb. 28, 2013 | $0.0028 | $0.0001 |
May 31, 2013 | $0.01 | $0.0031 |
Aug. 31, 2013 | $0.0199 | $0.0005 |
Nov. 30, 2013 | $0.0180 | $0.0035 |
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. We currently intend to retain future earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business. As a result, we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
The following sets forth certain information regarding sales of, and other transactions with respect to, our securities, which sales and other transactions were not registered pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, during the last three years. Unless otherwise indicated, no underwriters were involved in such transactions.
In December 2011, the Company issued 73,254,759 common shares in connection with the conversion of $46,020 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00628 per share.
In January 2012, the Company issued 164,097,069 common shares in connection with the conversion of $39,023 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00024 per share.
In February 2012, the Company issued 148,806,139 common shares in connection with the conversion of $33,050 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00022 per share.
In March 2012, the Company issued 193,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of $50,771 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00026 per share.
In April 2012, the Company issued 316,473,684 common shares in connection with the conversion of $33,120 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0001 per share.
In May 2012, the Company issued 389,871,429 common shares in connection with the conversion of $22,041 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00006 per share.
In September 2012, the Company issued 73,333,333 common shares in connection with the conversion of $4,400 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00006 per share.
In October 2012, the Company issued 17,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of $3,400 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.0002 per share.
In November 2012, the Company issued 78,333,333 common shares in connection with the conversion of $4,700 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00006 per share.
In December 2012, the Company issued 78,333,333 common shares in connection with the conversion of $4,700 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00006 per share.
In January 2013, the Company issued 78,333,333 common shares in connection with the conversion of $4,700 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00006 per share.
In January 2013, the Company issued 85,000,000 common shares in connection with the conversion of $2,125 of convertible debentures and accrued interest. The conversions had an average price of $0.00003 per share.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Not applicable.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with the more detailed financial statements and related notes, which are included elsewhere in this report. Information discussed herein, as well as elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, includes forward-looking statements or opinions regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company, and are subject to a number of risks and other factors which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Among such factors are general business and economic conditions, and risk factors as listed in this Form 10-K or listed from time to time in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Financial Condition
As of November 30, 2013, American Mineral Group had total current assets of $2 and total current liabilities of $3,581,230 for a net working capital deficit of $3,581,228. We need to raise additional money to meet our general and administrative expenses, and we need to raise money to achieve our business objective to acquire additional mineral properties, develop the properties we have, or acquire a target company or business. The additional funding will come from equity financing from the sale of American Mineral Group's common stock. If American Mineral Group is successful in completing an equity financing, existing shareholders will experience dilution of their interest in American Mineral Group.
American Mineral Group does not have any financing arranged and American Mineral Group cannot provide investors with any assurance that American Mineral Group will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of its common stock. In the absence of such financing, American Mineral Group's business will fail.
Based on the nature of American Mineral Group's business, management anticipates incurring operating losses in the foreseeable future. Management bases this expectation, in part, on the fact that exploration and development of mineral properties will cost a substantial amount of money, and possibly take several years before they are capable of generating revenue or be profitable. American Mineral Group's future financial results are also uncertain due to a number of factors, some of which are outside its control. These factors include, but are not limited to:
American Mineral Group's ability to raise additional funding;
American Mineral Group's ability to identify and successfully negotiate the acquisition of potential properties or assets; and
If such opportunities or businesses acquired will be profitable.
Due to American Mineral Group's lack of operating history and present inability to generate revenues, American Mineral Group's independent auditors have added an explanatory paragraph to their audit opinion issued in connection with our financial statements for 2011 indicating substantial doubt about American Mineral Group's ability to continue as a going concern. This means that there is substantial doubt whether American Mineral Group can continue as an ongoing business for the next 12 months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills.
Liquidity
American Mineral Group's internal sources of liquidity will be loans that may be available to American Mineral Group from management. Although American Mineral Group has no written arrangements with its management, American Mineral Group expects that the officers may provide American Mineral Group with nominal liquidity, when and if it is required.
American Mineral Group's external sources of liquidity will be private placements for equity and debt financing.
Between December 2011 and November 2012, the Company borrowed $108,700 from a non-affiliated accredited investor. The Notes carry interest at a rate of 15% per year and are due on demand.
Between December 2012 and November 2013, the Company borrowed $21,888 from a non-affiliated accredited investor. The Notes carry interest at a rate of 15% per year and are due on demand.
For the periods ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, the Company borrowed $359 and $925 from its CFO. The notes are due on demand and carry no interest.
There are no assurances that American Mineral Group will be able to achieve further sales of its common stock or any other form of additional financing. If American Mineral Group is unable to achieve the financing necessary to continue its plan of operations, then American Mineral Group will not be able to continue its exploration programs and its business will fail.
Capital Resources
As of November 30, 2013, American Mineral Group had total assets of $2,000,002, total liabilities of $3,581,230 and a working capital deficit of $3,581,228, compared with a net working capital deficit of $1,523,091 as of November 30, 2012. The assets are comprised of cash of $2, and mineral rights and oil field equipment for which the Company paid $2.0 million in common stock and notes. The liabilities consisted mainly of accounting, audit and legal fees, convertible debentures, demand notes, officer loans, and accrued expenses.
American Mineral Group's current cash is not sufficient to fully finance its operations at current and planned levels for the next 12 months. Management intends to manage American Mineral Group's expenses and payments to preserve cash until American Mineral Group is profitable, otherwise additional financing must be arranged. Specifically, management is deferring payments due them until such time as there is sufficient financing in place to permit their payment or the possible issuance of the Company’s stock in settlement of amounts due.
Results of Operations
We did not earn any revenues for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013 and from inception on August 10, 2007 to November 30, 2013. We do not anticipate earning revenues until such time as we have entered into commercial production of our mineral properties. We are presently in the exploration stage of our business and we can provide no assurance that we will discover commercially exploitable levels of mineral resources on our properties, or if such resources are discovered, that we will enter into commercial production of our mineral properties.
We incurred total expenses in the amount of $569,693 during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013, and total expenses in the amount of $465,897 during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012.
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| | Years Ended November 30, |
Expense Item | | 2013 | | 2012 |
Royalty Payments | | $ - | | $ (250,000) |
Payroll and bonuses | | - | | 95,123 |
Consulting | | 373,134 | | 422,052 |
Accounting | | 36,000 | | 43,500 |
Legal | | 1,069 | | 3,947 |
Amortization of debt discount | | - | | 268,413 |
Interest expense | | 157,245 | | 115,855 |
Other | | 2,245 | | (232,993) |
Total | $ | $ 569,693 | | $ 465,897 |
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
American Mineral Group has no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Material Agreements
In July 2009, the Company entered into a Consulting and Fee Agreement for business development, strategic planning, technology implementation, public relations, and mergers and acquisitions. The agreement calls for the payment of ten percent (10%) of the gross value of any projects to which the Company is introduced by the consultant and which is ultimately closed by the Company.
Subsequent Events
The Company evaluated subsequent events through the date this filing was completed. There were no significant events that have taken place.
Critical Accounting Policies
Exploration Stage Company
The Company is considered to be in the exploration stage. The Company is devoting substantially all of its present efforts to exploring and identifying mineral properties suitable for development.
Accounting Principles
The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to United States generally accepted accounting principles applicable to exploration stage enterprises.
Mineral Property Exploration
The Company is in the exploration stage and has not yet realized any revenue from its planned operations. Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized. Additionally, mine development costs incurred either to develop new mineral deposits and constructing new facilities are capitalized until operations commence. All such capitalized costs are amortized using a straight-line basis, based on the minimum original license term at acquisition, but do not exceed the useful life of the capitalized costs. Upon commercial development of an mineral body, the applicable capitalized costs would then be amortized using the units-of-production method. Exploration costs, costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, the carrying value of capitalized mining costs and related property, plant and equipment costs, if any, to determine if these costs are in excess of their net realizable value and if a permanent impairment needs to be recorded. The periodic evaluation of carrying value of capitalized costs and any related property, plant and equipment costs are based upon expected cash flows and/or estimated salvage value in accordance with guidance issued by the FASB, "Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets."
Location / Access:
The Grand Chenier oil and gas prospect is located Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Title / Conditions:
American Mineral Group (the “Company”) acquired a twenty eight percent (28%) working interest to the leases covered by the prospect.
Geological Description / Mineralization:
The Grand Chenier oil and gas prospect is in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, an area that has been developed, mapped, and proven to contain significant petroleum and gas reserves.
The Company has a report authored by Netherland, Sewall & Associates, Inc. which analyzes the proven, probable, and possible reserves and future revenue. The report, completed in November 2008, utilized $70 per barrel of oil and $6.84 per million BTU’s in computation of the estimates in the table below.