UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
¨ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 333-154799
US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Name of registrant in its charter)
Florida | 26-2317506 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
33 6th Street South, Suite 600, St Petersburg, FL 33701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer’s telephone Number: (727) 824-2800
WITH COPIES TO:
Christopher K. Davies, Esq.
2234 N Federal Highway, Suite #330
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required 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 o
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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of August 12, 2010 was 91,949,059.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
INDEX
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
ITEM 1: | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | |
Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm | F-2 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009 | F-3 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and from March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | F-4 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) | F-5 | |
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the period March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | F-6 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and from March 28, 2008 (inception) though June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | F-7 | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | F-8 | |
ITEM 2: | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS | 3 |
ITEM 3 : | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 9 |
ITEM 4: | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 9 |
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1 | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 10 |
ITEM 1A : | RISK FACTORS | 10 |
ITEM 2 | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 10 |
ITEM 3 | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | 12 |
ITEM 4 | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | 12 |
ITEM 5 | OTHER INFORMATION | 13 |
ITEM 6: | EXHIBITS | 14 |
SIGNATURES | 15 |
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements | Page | |
Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm | F-2 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009 | F-3 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) and for the period March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | F-4 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) | F-5 | |
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the period | ||
March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | F-6 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) and for the period March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 (unaudited) | F-7 | |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | F-8 | |
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
US NATURAL GAS CORP (Effective March 22, 2010)
St Petersburg, Florida
In accordance with the terms and objectives of our engagement, we have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of US NATURAL GAS CORP (Formally Adventure Energy, Inc.) (A Development Stage Enterprise) as of June 30, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the six and three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows from inception (March 28, 2008) through June 30, 2010. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of US NATURAL GAS CORP’s management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim consolidated financial statements consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquires of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. A review (as defined by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)) 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 consolidated financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in order for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009, and we expressed an unqualified opinion on it in our report dated April 15, 2010. We have not performed any auditing procedures since that date.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements assume that US NATURAL GAS CORP will continue as a going concern. As discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, US NATURAL GAS CORP has incurred significant operating losses for the six and three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from inception (March 22, 2008) through June 30, 2010. In addition, although US NATURAL GAS CORP has commenced planned principal business operations there are insignificant revenues from oil and natural gas production and its current liabilities substantially exceed its current assets.
These factors raise substantial doubt about US NATURAL GAS CORP’s ability to continue as a going concern. US NATURAL GAS CORP management’s plans regarding these matters are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, these consolidated financial statements do not, at this time, include any adjustments that might result from the resolution of this significant uncertainty.
/s/ Louis Gutberlet, CPA
on behalf of LGG & Associates, PC
LGG & Associates, PC
Certified Public Accountants
and Management Consultants
August 16, 2010
Lawrenceville, Georgia
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 500 | $ | 26,488 | ||||
Accounts receivable, joint interest billing | 104,013 | - | ||||||
Accounts receivable, other | 22,500 | 97,900 | ||||||
Marketable equity securities | 30,473 | - | ||||||
Materials and supplies | - | 15,000 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 16,229 | 21,000 | ||||||
Notes receivable, current | 18,265 | 50,000 | ||||||
Total current assets | 191,980 | 210,388 | ||||||
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | ||||||||
Oil and gas properties | 4,831,598 | 224,474 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETS | ||||||||
Notes receivable | 58,735 | 1,225,000 | ||||||
Debenture escrow | 99,190 | 99,190 | ||||||
Investments | 11,470 | 72,900 | ||||||
Miscellaneous | 190,767 | 150,473 | ||||||
Total other assets | 360,162 | 1,547,563 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 5,383,740 | $ | 1,982,425 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 901,099 | $ | 282,745 | ||||
Accounts Payable, revenue distribution | 4,285 | - | ||||||
Advances due related entities, net | - | 86,752 | ||||||
Notes payable, current | 1,079,368 | 595,868 | ||||||
Loans payable-other | 20,350 | 23,000 | ||||||
Loans payable-shareholders | 88,479 | 85,100 | ||||||
Convertible debenture payable | 100,000 | 50,000 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,193,581 | 1,123,465 | ||||||
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Notes payable | 1,496,500 | 900,000 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Preferred stock; Series A | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||
Preferred stock; Series B | 300 | 300 | ||||||
Common Stock | 83,330 | 22,186 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital | 4,344,054 | 2,323,739 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | (2,735,025 | ) | (2,388,265 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | 1,693,659 | (41,040 | ) | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $ | 5,383,740 | $ | 1,982,425 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six months ended June 30, 2010 | Six months ended June 30, 2009 | March 28, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010 | ||||||||||
Revenue earned | ||||||||||||
Oil and gas production sales | $ | 10,535 | $ | - | $ | 54,726 | ||||||
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties | 54,510 | - | 54,510 | |||||||||
Total revenue earned | 65,045 | - | 109,236 | |||||||||
Cost of oil and gas operations | 121,730 | - | 179,110 | |||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | (56,685 | ) | - | (69,874 | ) | |||||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 299,994 | 188,961 | 674,700 | |||||||||
Stock issued for legal services | 85,680 | 122,500 | 649,031 | |||||||||
Stock issued for consulting and other services | 94,000 | 849,998 | 1,513,992 | |||||||||
Amortization and depreciation | 44,306 | - | 65,967 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 523,980 | 1,161,459 | 2,903,690 | |||||||||
Net loss from operations | (580,665 | ) | (1,161,459 | ) | (2,973,564 | ) | ||||||
Other Income and (deductions ) | ||||||||||||
Net gain from marketable equity securities | 249,890 | 13,858 | 265,351 | |||||||||
Interest income | 15 | - | 15 | |||||||||
Interest expense | (16,000 | ) | - | (26,827 | ) | |||||||
Total other income (expenses) | 233,905 | 13,858 | 238,539 | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (346,760 | ) | $ | (1,147,601 | ) | $ | (2,735,025 | ) | |||
Basic loss per common share | $ | (.01 | ) | $ | (.09 | ) | ||||||
Diluted loss per common share | $ | (.01 | ) | $ | (.09 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding- basic | 33,811,395 | 13,341,488 | ||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding- diluted (see Note A) | - | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended June 30, 2010 | Three months ended June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Revenue | ||||||||
Oil and Gas Sales | $ | 10,535 | $ | - | ||||
Gain on sale of oil and gas properties | 54,510 | - | ||||||
Total revenue | 65,045 | - | ||||||
Cost of oil and gas operations | 121,580 | - | ||||||
Gross profit (loss) | (56,535 | ) | - | |||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 212,445 | 167,600 | ||||||
Stock issued for legal services | - | - | ||||||
Stock issued for consulting and other services | 46,000 | 795,025 | ||||||
Amortization and depreciation | 22,253 | - | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 280,698 | 962,625 | ||||||
Net loss from operations | (337,233 | ) | (962,625 | ) | ||||
Other Income and (deductions) | ||||||||
Net gain from marketable equity securities | 80,663 | 8,495 | ||||||
Interest income | 15 | - | ||||||
Interest expense | (16,000 | ) | - | |||||
Total other income (expenses) | 64,678 | 8,495 | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (272,555 | ) | $ | (954,130 | ) | ||
Basic loss per common share | $ | (.01 | ) | (.07 | ) | |||
Diluted loss per common share | $ | (.01 | ) | (.07 | ) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding- basic | 43,635,421 | 14,245,532 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding- diluted (See Note A) | - | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010
Preferred stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid in | Deficit Accumulated During | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Development | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash on March 28, 2008 at $.001 per share | $ | - | 10,000,000 | $ | 10,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 10,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for leases and right of ways at $.35 per share | 900 | 1 | 314 | 315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for expense reimbursements at $.25 per share | 76,837 | 77 | 19,132 | 19,209 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for consulting and other services at $.35 per share | 776,499 | 776 | 270,999 | 271,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for legal services valued at $.35 per share | 1,250,000 | 1,250 | 436,250 | 437,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash at $.35 per share | 95,715 | 96 | 33,404 | 33,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash at $.25 per Share | 40,000 | 40 | 9,960 | 10,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period March 28, 2008 to December 31, 2008 | (749,550 | ) | (749,550 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2008, Restated-Note K | - | - | 12,239,951 | 12,240 | 770,059 | (749,550 | ) | 32,749 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of Series A and B shares at par value | 1,300,000 | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for services at $0.664 thru $0.35 per share | 9,345,959 | 9,346 | 1,503,180 | 1,512,526 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for services at $.07 and $.10 per share | 600,000 | 600 | 50,500 | 51,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 | (1,638,715 | ) | (1,638,715 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2009 | 1,300,000 | 1,300 | 22,185,910 | 22,186 | 2,323,739 | (2,388,265 | ) | (41,040 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for consulting and other services at per share prices from $.04 to $.06 | 3,133,333 | 3,133 | 140,867 | 144,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash at $.03 thru $.07 per share | 2,329,842 | 2,330 | 56,170 | 58,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for notes payable reduction at $.05 thru $.10 per share | 5,200,000 | 5,200 | 65,800 | 71,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants for acquisition of Wilon Resources, Inc. at $.035 per share | 49,207,973 | 49,208 | 1,673,071 | 1,722,279 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of commons stock for legal services at $.05 thru $.10 per share | 1,273,000 | 1,273 | 84,407 | 85,680 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the 6 months ended June 30, 2010 | (346,760 | ) | (346,760 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances at June 30, 2010 | 1,300,000 | $ | 1,300 | 83,330,058 | $ | 83,330 | $ | 4,344,054 | $ | (2,735,025 | ) | $ | 1,693,659 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six months ended June 30, 2010 | Six months ended June 30, 2009 | March 28, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010 | ||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (346,760 | ) | $ | (1,147,601 | ) | $ | (2,735,025 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by | ||||||||||||
operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 44,306 | - | 65,967 | |||||||||
Net gain from marketable equity securities | (249,890 | ) | - | (249,890 | ) | |||||||
Gain from sale of oil and gas properties | (54,510 | ) | - | (54,510 | ) | |||||||
Issuance of common stock for services, leases, and reimbursements | 179,680 | 1,018,125 | 2,182,232 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, joint interest billing | (133 | ) | - | (133 | ) | |||||||
Accounts receivable, other | 53,555 | - | (44,345 | ) | ||||||||
Materials and supplies | 15,000 | - | - | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 4,558 | - | 4,558 | |||||||||
Other assets | (83,015 | ) | - | (85,015 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 55,167 | 120,000 | 337,915 | |||||||||
Accounts payable, revenue distribution | 136 | - | 136 | |||||||||
Net cash flows from operating activities | (381,906 | ) | (9,476 | ) | (578,110 | ) | ||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||
Purchase of investments | (24,550 | ) | - | (97,450 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of investments | 33,830 | - | 33,830 | |||||||||
Purchases of marketable equity securities | (2,035,332 | ) | - | (2,035,332 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of marketable equity securities | 2,306,901 | - | 2,306,901 | |||||||||
Lending on notes receivable | - | - | (1,275,000 | ) | ||||||||
Collections on notes receivable | 97,955 | - | 97,955 | |||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (183,239 | ) | (62,300 | ) | (408,164 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of oil and gas properties | 56,000 | - | 56,000 | |||||||||
Net cash flows from investing activities | 251,565 | (62,300 | ) | (1,321,260 | ) | |||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants for cash | 58,500 | - | 112,000 | |||||||||
Issuance of preferred stock | - | - | 1,300 | |||||||||
Borrowings from notes payable | - | - | 1,495,865 | |||||||||
Payments on notes payable | (20,000 | ) | - | (20,000 | ) | |||||||
Loans payable - other | 5,350 | 12,825 | 28,350 | |||||||||
Loans payable - shareholders | 34,515 | 49,295 | 119,615 | |||||||||
Advances due to related entity, net | (24,012 | ) | - | 62,740 | ||||||||
Convertible debenture payable | 50,000 | - | 100,000 | |||||||||
Net cash flows from financing activities | 104,353 | 62,120 | 1,899,870 | |||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (25,988 | ) | (9,656 | ) | 500 | |||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 26,488 | 27,389 | - | |||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 500 | $ | 17,733 | $ | 500 | ||||||
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | ||||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | 16,000 | - | $ | 16,000 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock for Wilon Resources acquisition | 1,722,279 | - | 1,722,279 | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for loans payable, other | 8,000 | - | 8,000 | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for other assets | - | - | 169,683 | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for prepaid services | - | - | 21,000 | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for debenture escrow | - | - | 99,190 | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for reduction in notes payable | 63,000 | - | 63,000 | |||||||||
Issuance of common stock for reduction in accrued expenses | 50,000 | - | 50,000 | |||||||||
Acquisition of SLMI Options - preferred stock | - | - | 1,300 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
US Natural Gas Corp (the “Company”) (formerly “Adventure Energy, Inc.”) was incorporated in the state of Florida on March 28, 2008. The Company is an independent oil and natural gas operator engaged in exploration, development and production activities in the Appalachian Basin, particularly in Kentucky and West Virginia. The Company's business strategy focuses primarily on the drilling and acquisitions of proved developed and undeveloped properties and on the enhancement and development of those properties.
On February 2, 2010, the Company formed E 3 Petroleum Corp ("E 3") in the state of Florida. E 3 acts as the operator and bonding entity for the Company’s wells in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia.
On February 1, 2010, the Company formed US Natural Gas Corp in the state of Florida. Subsequently, on March 22, 2010 the Company changed the name to US Natural Gas Corp KY. With this name change, all assets held in the state of Kentucky were transferred from US Natural Gas Corp to US Natural Gas Corp KY.
On September 4, 2009, the Company entered into a lender acquisition agreement with SLMI Holdings, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company. Through the agreement, The Company acquired SLMI Options, LLC, . The sole purpose of the acquisition of SLMI Options, LLC is to hold the three commercial notes issued by Wilon Resources, Inc., (formerly "Wilon Resources of Tennessee, Inc.') in the years 2005 through 2007.
On July 20, 2009 the Company formed E 2 Investments, LLC ("E 2") to actively make equity investments in private and publically owned companies and to acquire energy related holdings.
On August 25, 2009, the Company formed Wilon Resources, Inc. in the state of Tennessee. On February 9, 2010, Wilon Resources, Inc. (Wilon), merged with and into Wilon Resources of Tennessee, Inc. ("WRT"), a publically owned Tennessee Corporation. All of the stock of Wilonowned by the Company was acquired by WRT for consideration equal to 1,000 shares of WRT for every one share of Wilon held by the Company. Subsequent to the merger, Wilon approved the use of the name Wilon Resources, Inc. by WRT.
On March 19, 2010, the Company's shareholders approved with 16,611,138 votes for and zero votes against to an exchange of shares between the Company and Wilon Resources, Inc. ("Wilon"), a Tennessee corporation whereby the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Wilon. For each share of common stock of Wilon exchanged, the Company issued one share of the Company's common stock plus one warrant to purchase one additional share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $.25 (25 cents) per share to be exercisable for a period of 5 years from the date of issue. Wilon's shareholders approved the share exchange with 27,843,109 votes for and zero votes against. On June 3, 2010 the final approval of the share exchange was made by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). 160; The Company accounted for the acquisition of Wilon using the purchase method on June 3, 2010.
On March 19, 2010, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation changing the name of the Company to US Natural Gas Corp. On April 13, 2010 the Company received approval from FINRA recognizing the name change and approving a corresponding change of the Company's trading symbol from "ADVE" to "UNGS". Wilon simultaneously completed a name change to US Natural Gas Corp WV. Also, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation deleting Article 8 thereof to eliminate reference to a non-existent "Shareholders' Restrictive Agreement."
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of US Natural Gas Corp, its wholly owned subsidiaries, US Natural Gas Corp WV, US Natural Gas Corp KY, SLMI Options, LLC, E2 Investments, LLC and E3 Petroleum Corp. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial statements and in the opinion of management contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, financial position as of June 30, 2010, and the results of operations for the six months and three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. These results have been determined on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and applied consistently as those used in the preparation of the Company's 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all liquid debt securities with an original maturity of 90 days or less that are readily convertible into cash to be cash equivalents.
Marketable Equity Securities
Marketable equity securities are stated at lower of cost or market value with unrealized gains and losses included in operations. The Company has classified its marketable equity securities as trading securities.
Recently Enacted Accounting Standards
On December 31, 2008, the SEC published its final rules and interpretations updating its oil and gas reporting requirements. Many of the revisions are updates to definitions in the existing oil and gas rules to make them consistent with the petroleum resource management system, which is a widely accepted standard for the management of petroleum resources that was developed by several industry organizations. Key revisions include changes to the pricing used to estimate reserves utilizing a 12-month average price rather than a single day spot price which eliminates the ability to utilize subsequent prices to the end of a reporting period when the full cost ceiling was exceeded and subsequent pricing exceeds pricing at the end of a reporting period, the ability to include nontraditional resources in reserves, the use of new technology for d etermining reserves, and permitting disclosure of probable and possible reserves. The SEC will require companies to comply with the amended disclosure requirements for registration statements filed after January 1, 2010, and for annual reports on Form 10-K for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2009. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the adoption will have on the Company’s disclosures, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance now codified as ASC 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as the single source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, aside from those issued by the SEC.
ASC 105 does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. The adoption of ASC 105 did not have a material impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements, but did eliminate all references to pre-codification standards.
In May 2009, FASB issued ASC 855, Subsequent Events which establishes general standards of for the evaluation, recognition and disclosure of events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date. Although there is new terminology, the standard is based on the same principles as those that currently exist in the auditing standards. The standard, which includes a new required disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events, is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Materials and Supplies
Materials and supplies consist primarily of parts and accessories necessary to maintain the oil and gas properties. They are presented at the lower of cost or market value.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (see Note B - Acquisition of Wilon Resources, Inc.)
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consists primarily of trade accounts receivable with a variety of local, national, and international oil and natural gas companies. Such credit risks are considered by management to be limited due to the financial resources of those oil and natural gas companies.
Risk Factors
The Company operates in an environment with many financial risks including, but not limited to, the ability to acquire additional economically recoverable gas reserves, the continued ability to market drilling programs, the inherent risks of the search for, development of and production of gas, the ability to sell natural gas at prices which will provide attractive rates of return, the volatility and seasonality of gas production and prices, and the highly competitive nature of the industry as well as worldwide economic conditions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company defines the fair value of a financial instrument as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties. Financial instruments included in the Company's financial statements include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, other receivables, other assets, accounts payable, notes payable and due to affiliates. Unless otherwise disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, the carrying value of financial instruments is considered to approximate fair value due to the short maturity and characteristics of those instruments. The carrying value of debt ;approximates fair value as terms approximate those currently available for similar debt instruments.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the consolidated statements of operations were reclassified to conform with the June 30, 2010 presentation.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Oil and Gas Properties
The Company has adopted the successful efforts method of accounting for gas producing activities. Under the successful efforts method, costs to acquire mineral interests in gas properties, to drill and equip exploratory wells that find proved reserves, and to drill and equip developmental wells are capitalized. Costs to drill exploratory wells that do not find proved reserves, costs of developmental wells on properties the Company has no further interest in, geological and geophysical costs, and costs of carrying and retaining unproved properties are expensed. Unproved gas properties that are significant are periodically assessed for impairment of value and a loss is recognized at the time of impairment by providing an impairment allowance. Other unproven properties are expensed when surrendered or expired.
When a property is determined to contain proved reserves, the capitalized costs of such properties are transferred from unproved properties to proved properties and are amortized by the unit-of-production method based upon estimated proved developed reserves. To the extent that capitalized costs of groups of proved properties having similar characteristics exceed the estimated future net cash flows, the excess capitalized costs are written down to the present value of such amounts. Estimated future net cash flows are determined based primarily upon the estimated future proved reserves related to the Company's current proved properties and, to a lesser extent, certain future net cash flows related to operating and related fees due the Company related to its management of various partnerships. The Company follows U.S. GAAP in Accounting for Impairments.
On sale or abandonment of an entire interest in an unproved property, gain or loss is recognized, taking into consideration the amount of any recorded impairment. If a partial interest in an unproved property is sold, the amount received is treated as a reduction of the cost of the interest retained.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) the price is fixed or determinable, (3) collectability is reasonably assured, and (4) delivery has occurred.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation is accounted for at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the assets and liability method. Current income taxes are provided in accordance with the laws of the respective taxing authorities. Deferred income taxes are provided for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is not more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive securities (such as stock options, warrants, and convertible securities) outstanding. Dilutive securities having an anti-dilutive effect on diluted net income (loss) per share and are excluded from the calculation.
At June 30, 2010, diluted weighted average common shares outstanding exclude 55,897,973 shares issuable on exercise of the 55,897,973 warrants outstanding at June 30, 2010.
NOTE B - ACQUISITION OF WILON RESOURCES, INC.
On May 28, 2010, the Company received notification from the appropriate state agencies that the acquisition of Wilon Resources by the Company was effective. On June 3, 2010 final approval was given by FINRA for the share exchange between the Company and Wilon Resources. The Company issued one share of common stock for each share of Wilon stock outstanding (49,207,973 shares) plus one warrant to purchase an additional share exercisable for a period of 5 years from the issue date. The Company's common stock at June 3, 2010 had a value of $.035 per share making the acquisition price $1,722, 279.
The Company accounted for the business combination using the purchase method. The estimated fair market value of Wilon's net assets (assets less liabilities) was $2,229,889 creating a negative goodwill amount of $507,610. This amount was deducted from the fair market value of Wilon's oil and gas properties which is estimated to be approximately $4,280,000 after the deduction. The oil and gas properties consist of 115 natural gas wells, 12,000 acres of mineral rights leases and the gathering system interconnecting the wells. The Company intends to retain a third party to complete a Reserve Report covering the 12,000 acres located in Wayne County, West Virginia substantiating proven and unproven wells. The estimates used by the Company in recording the acquisition could significantly c hange pending the valuation results of the third party.
NOTE C—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company is indebted to its officers $88,479 and $85,100 at no interest for various expenses as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
Included within accounts payable and accrued expenses are wages due officers and shareholders of $165,006 and $210,000 as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
See Note-O for Executives’ employment agreement.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE D—GOING CONCERN
The Company is a development stage enterprise and although it has commenced planned principal business operations, there are insignificant revenues therefrom. The Company has incurred losses of $2,735,025 for the period March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 and negative working capital aggregating $2,001,601. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
There can be no assurance that sufficient funds required during the next year or thereafter will be generated from operations or that funds will be available from external sources such as debt or equity financings or other potential sources. The lack of additional capital resulting from the inability to generate cash flow from operations or to raise capital from external sources would force the Company to substantially curtail or cease operations and would, therefore, have a material adverse effect on its business. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that any such required funds, if available, will be available on attractive terms or that they will not have a significant dilutive effect on the Company’s existing stockholders.
The Company intends to overcome the circumstances that impact its ability to remain a going concern through a combination of the commencement of revenues, with interim cash flow deficiencies being addressed through additional equity and debt financing. The Company anticipates raising additional funds through public or private financing, strategic relationships or other arrangements in the near future to support its business operations; however the Company may not have commitments from third parties for a sufficient amount of additional capital. The Company cannot be certain that any such financing will be available on acceptable terms, or at all, and its failure to raise capital when needed could limit its ability to continue its operations. The Company’s ability to obtain additional funding will determine its ability to continue a s a going concern. Failure to secure additional financing in a timely manner and on favorable terms would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial performance, results of operations and stock price and require it to curtail or cease operations, sell off its assets, seek protection from its creditors through bankruptcy proceedings, or otherwise. Furthermore, additional equity financing may be dilutive to the holders of the Company’s common stock, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants, and strategic relationships, if necessary to raise additional funds, and may require that the Company relinquish valuable rights.
The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability of classification of asset-carrying amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE E - MARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES
At June 30, 2010, marketable equity securities consisted of equity securities held through Transcend Capital LP with a fair market value of $54,304. The cost of the marketable equity securities was $30,473. For the period March 28, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010, the net gain from marketable equity securities was $249,890.
NOTE F – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following at:
6/30/2010 | 12/31/2009 | |||||||
Computer Software | $ | 13,000 | $ | - | ||||
Field Equipment | 10,585 | 10,585 | ||||||
Transportation Equipment | 84,274 | - | ||||||
Oil and Gas Properties | 4,726,870 | 214,340 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation | (3,131 | ) | (451 | ) | ||||
Net property and equipment | $ | 4,831,598 | $ | 224,474 |
The Company uses the straight line method of depreciation for computer software and field and transportation equipment with an estimated useful life ranging from three to twenty years. Included in the June 30, 2010 balances are the consolidated estimated fair market values of Wilon's property and equipment. These estimates could significantly change pending a valuation by third parties. (See Note B - Acquisition of Wilon Resources, Inc.)
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE G - NOTES RECEIVABLE
Notes receivable consists of the following at,
6/30/2010 | 12/31/2009 | |||||||
Non-interest bearing notes due in 2010 | $ | 14,900 | $ | 50,000 | ||||
Notes receivable, interest at prime + 1%, due on demand | - | 925,000 | ||||||
Note receivable, due in 2013 | - | 300,000 | ||||||
Note receivable, interest at 9%, $605 due monthly through December 2025 | 62,100 | - | ||||||
Less current portion | (18,265 | ) | (50,000 | ) | ||||
Notes Receivable Long-Term | $ | 58,735 | $ | 1,225,000 |
At December 31, 2009 Wilon Resources of Tennessee, Inc. owed the company $1,225,000. That amount has been eliminated in the June 30, 2010 consolidation.
NOTE H - OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following at,
6/30/2010 | 12/31/2009 | |||||||
Loan commitment fee | $ | 169,683 | $ | 169,683 | ||||
Accumulated amortization | (63,630 | ) | ( 21,210 | ) | ||||
Operating bonds and deposits | 84,714 | 2,000 | ||||||
Total Other Assets | $ | 190,767 | $ | 150,473 |
The loan commitment fee is amortized over the life of the agreement using a straight line method.
NOTE I - NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consists of the following at,
6/30/2010 | 12/31/2009 | |||||||
Note payable due in 2010, interest at 1% per annum | $ | 100,000 | $ | 100,000 | ||||
Note payable due in September 2013, $250,000 annual installments, | ||||||||
interest at 3% per annum | 980,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||||
Note payable due in November 2011, annual installments, | ||||||||
non-interest bearing | 296,500 | 296,500 | ||||||
Note payable, due in 2010, non-interest bearing | 99,368 | 99,368 | ||||||
Notes payable due in July 2010, interest paid monthly | 500,000 | - | ||||||
Notes payable due in 2013, non-interest bearing | 600,000 | - | ||||||
Less current portion | (1,079,368 | ) | (595,868 | ) | ||||
Notes Payable Long Term | $ | 1,496,500 | $ | 900,000 |
Current maturities of long term debt at June 30, 2010 are $1,079,368 in 2010, $396,500 in 2011, $250,000 in 2012, and $850,000 in 2013.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE J - INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method described in SFAS No. 109, “Accounting For Income Taxes”, the objective of which is to establish deferred tax assets and liabilities for the temporary differences between the financial reporting and the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are realized or settled. A valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company recorded a deferred income tax asset for the effect of net operating loss carry forwards. In recognition of the uncertainty regarding the ultimate amount of income tax benefits to be derived, the Company has recorded a ful l valuation allowance at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
NOTE K – COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES/WARRANTS
On March 28, 2008, the Company issued a total of 10,000,000 post split shares (6,000,000 shares to Around the Clock Partners, LP (“ACP”), 3,000,000 shares to Jim Anderson, and 1,000,000 shares to Around the Clock Trading & Capital Management, LLC (“ACT”)) at a price of $.001 per share, or $10,000 . Wayne Anderson, a Director and President of the Company, owns ACT and ACT is the General Partner of ACP. Jim Anderson is a Director and Vice President of the Company.
On April 1, 2008, the Company amended its certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares to 50,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.001 par value and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.001 par value and also affected a 1,000:1 forward stock split. All shares and per share amounts have been revised to retroactively reflect this stock split.
In June 2008, the Company issued 900 shares of common stock to nine landowners in exchange for seven leases for mineral rights and two rights of way for a pipeline at $.35 per share.
In July 2008, the Company sold 40,000 shares of common stock to Jim Anderson at a price of $.25 per share, or $10,000.
In July 2008, the Company issued 76,837 shares of common stock (52,473 shares to Wayne Anderson and 24,364 shares to Jim Anderson) valued at $.25 per share in reimbursement of expenses totaling $19,209.
From June 2008 to December 2008, the Company issued 776,499 shares of common stock to a number of consultants and other service providers (including 10,000 shares to Wayne Anderson and 10,000 shares to Jim Anderson for director services) for services rendered. The 776,499 shares were valued at $.35 per share, or $271,775.
In July 2008, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of common stock to its law firm for legal services rendered. The 1,250,000 shares were valued at $.35 per share, or $437,500 total.
In June and July 2008, the Company issued 28,572 shares of common stock to four investors at a price of $.35 per share, or $10,000. In October 2008, the Company issued 30,000 shares to three investors at a price of $.35 per share, or $10,500 total. In December 2008, the Company sold 37,143 shares of common stock at a price of $.35 per share and a warrant to purchase 15,000 shares exercisable at $.50 per share with an expiration date of December 2, 2013 to an investor, or $13,000.
In April 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 170,100 shares for consulting services.
In April 2009, the Company issued warrants to Wayne Anderson to purchase 1,250,000 at an average price of $.55 as per the executed employment agreement.
In April 2009, the Company issued warrants to Jim Anderson to purchase 625,000 at an average price of $.55 as per the executed employment agreement.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
( A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE K – COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES/WARRANTS (continued)
In May 2009, the Company issued 162,400 shares to an accredited investor at a price of $0.25 per share.
In May 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,005,000 to its President and 1,005,000 shares to its Vice-President as compensation pursuant to the employment agreements and for board service. The stock was $.30 per share upon issuance.
In August, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of our common stock at $.11 per share to John Richardson for the purchase of a generator.
In August 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.11 to two participants who purchased a working interest in one of the Company’s wells.
In August 2009 the Company issued 25,000 shares of our common stock of $0.11 to Republic Exploration in exchange for consulting services
In September 2009 the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of our common stock of $0.06 to SLMI Holdings, LLC in connection with the acquisition of SLMI Options, LLC
In September 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 950,000 shares of common stock at an average per share price of $0.12 in exchange for consulting services.
In September 2009, the Company issued 1,209,628 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.08 to Tangiers, LP as collateral for the Debenture
In September 2009, the Company issued 1,696,833 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.10 to Tangiers, LP as a commitment fee for a financing transaction.
In September 2009, the Company issued warrants to Del Mar Corporate Consulting to purchase 300,000 at an average price of $.18 with an expiration date of September 23, 2012.
In December 2009, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.07 to SLMI Holdings, LLC for a financing transaction.
In December 2009, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock at $.07 per share to White Oak Land and Minerals Development, LLC in exchange for consulting services.
In December 2009, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $.07 per share to Valvasone Trust in exchange for consulting services.
In January 2010, the Company issued 453,000 shares of common stock at $.06 per share to Chris Davies on behalf of Atlas Capital Holdings in exchange for legal services.
In January 2010, the Company issued 900,000 shares of common stock at $.06 per share to Around the Clock Partners, LP for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the company.
In January 2010, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Chris Davies on behalf of Atlas Capital Holdings in exchange for legal services.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE K – COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES/WARRANTS (continued)
In February 2010, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to Around the Clock Partners, LP for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the company.
In March 2010, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock at $.10 per share to Chris Davies on behalf of Atlas Capital Holdings in exchange for legal services.
In April 2010, the Company issued 175,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Ron Ferlisi in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In April 2010, the Company issued 825,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to BuzzBahn in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In April 2010, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to BuzzBahn in exchange for investor relation services.
In April 2010, the Company issued 120,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Jody Samuels in exchange for legal services.
In April 2010, the Company issued 98,766 shares of common stock at $.069 per share to Tangiers Investors LP for equity funding.
In April 2010, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to KYTX, LLC in exchange for an extension on a note payment.
In May 2010, the Company issued 300,926 shares of common stock at $.04 per share and 169,263 shares of common stock at $.033 per share to Tangiers Investors LP for equity funding.
In May 2010, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to SLMI Holdings, LLC in exchange for an extension on a note payment.
In May 2010, the Company issued 412,698 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to Cassel Family Trust as per the stock purchase agreement.
In May 2010, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to White Oak Land and Minerals Development, LLC for consulting services.
In May 2010, the Company issued 800,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Ron Ferlisi in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Rui Figueiredo in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Maria Rothman in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Jody Samuels in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Faith Capital NY LLC in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Jeff Schwartz in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Steven Reiss in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE K – COMMON STOCK ISSUANCES/WARRANTS (continued)
In May 2010, the Company issued 333,333 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Charles and Mary Crum as per the stock purchase agreement.
In June 2010, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Jeff Parker in exchange for consulting services.
In June 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Jim Anderson as payment towards accrued wages.
In June 2010, the Company issued 348,189 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Tangiers Investors LP for equity funding.
In June 2010, the Company issued 833,333 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Wayne Anderson as payment towards accrued wages.
In June 2010, the Company issued 666,667 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Cassel Family Trust as per the stock purchase agreement.
NOTE L – LOANS PAYABLE-OTHER
Loans payable with no interest to potential investors aggregated $ 20,350 and $23,000 as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
NOTE M – CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURE PAYABLE
On June 18, 2010, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note (“Promissory Note”) with Asher Enterprises, (“Asher”) in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) and a Securities Purchase Agreement. The Promissory Note was fully funded on June 18, 2010. The Promissory Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder at the Variable Conversion Price which shall mean 58% of the Market Price. The Market Price is defined as the average of the three (3) lowest Trading Prices for the common stock during the 10 (ten) Trading Day period ending one Trading Day prior to the date the Conversion Notice is sent. The Promissory Note has a term of nine (9) months and accrues interest at a rate equal to eight percent (8%) per year.
On September 25, 2009, the Company entered into a Debenture Securities Purchase Agreement (“Debenture Agreement”) with Atlas Capital Partners, LLC, (“Atlas”) pursuant to which the Company issued to Atlas Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in secured convertible debentures (the “Debentures”) dated of even date with the Debenture Agreement. The Debentures were fully funded on September 25, 2009. The Debentures are convertible, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder at the lower of (a) $0.25 or (b) seventy percent (70%) of the two lowest volume weighted average prices of common stock for ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. The Debentures have a term of nine (9) months, piggy-back registration rights and accr ue interest at a rate equal to seven percent (7%) per year. The Debentures are secured by certain pledged assets of the Company. The Parties have also entered into an Investor Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which the Company has agreed, if required by Atlas, to provide certain registration rights under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, and applicable state securities laws.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE N – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases office premises in St. Petersburg, Florida at an annual rental of $16,800, payable monthly. The three year lease was entered into on February 1, 2008 and commenced on April 1, 2008. The Company amended the original lease in December 2009 increasing the monthly rent from $600 to $1,400 monthly. The Company may renew for one more three year period commencing February 1, 2011, upon the same terms adjusted for changes in the Consumer Price Index. Management believes the current office space will be sufficient after the acquisition of Wilon Resources, Inc. is completed.
The Company entered into an operating lease in January 2010 for field equipment. The lease is for a term of 24 months with a monthly rent of $3,100 plus applicable taxes.
Rent expenses on all operating leases for the period of March 28, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010 were $33,400. Future minimum rental obligations at June 30, 2010 are $27,000 in 2010, $38,600 in 2011, and $3,100 in 2012.
As of April 1, 2009, the Company executed an employment contract for the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Company upon the terms and provisions, and subject to the conditions, set forth in the Agreement, for a term of three (3) years, commencing on April 1, 2009, and terminating on June 30, 2012, unless earlier terminated as provided in the Agreement. The Agreement included options to the President to purchase 500,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $.75 per share and 250,000 shares to the Vice-President. In addition, the Vice-President can be issued annual grants of 125,000 options on May 1 of each year of employment throughout the duration of the term at an average price of $.75.
Executives agree to accept, for the first year of the Employment Term a salary at an annual rate of $120,000 for the President and $60,000 for the Vice-President, payable in accordance with the Company's regular payroll practices as from time to time in effect, less all withholdings and other deductions required to be deducted in accordance with any applicable federal, state, local or foreign law, rule or regulation. After the first year during the Employment Term, the annual salary for each successive year will be increased by the lesser of (i) 10% or (ii) the percentage increase, if any, in the CPI for each year just completed measured for the entire twelve (12) month period, plus three percent (3%).
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE O- LENDER ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
A lender acquisition agreement was entered into on September 4, 2009 by US Natural Gas Corp and SLMI Holdings, LLC. Through the agreement, US Natural Gas Corp acquired SLMI Options, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company. SLMI Options, LLC is the secured lender of the three commercial notes defined below.
This Agreement is made with respect to loans made by SLMI Holdings, LLC to Harry Thompson (“Thompson”), Harlis Trust (“Trust”), Wilon Resources Inc. (“Wilon”) and/or Wilon Gathering System Inc. Purchase Price. US Natural Gas Corp agrees to pay the following consideration herewith in return for conveyance of the Lender Units:
$500,000 in financing given May 6, 2005 for construction of a natural gas gathering system in Kentucky (the “Gathering System Loan”), $300,000 mortgage on the Wilon business offices given October 13, 2005 (the “Office Loan”), $175,000 in financing given on October 24, 2006 to finance 176 acres of land in West Virginia and to finance the placement of a natural gas treatment station (the “WV Loan”); these loans include that certain Amendment to Loan Agreements dated August 2, 2006, that certain Receipt for Shares Pledged as Collateral dated December 8, 2007 and that certain Second Amendment to Loan Agreements dated January 27, 2009 (with 7.8 million Wilon shares attached and pledged as additional collateral). Further, the Borrowers and SLMI have agreed to special terms for assignment of loan rights by SL MI and subsequent holders of the loans pursuant to that Acknowledgment by Borrowers delivered Jan. 5, 2009. At December 31, 2009 the notes receivable balance was $925,000. At June 30, 2010 the notes receivable balance was eliminated through consolidation (See Note G).
$1,000,000 in financing was made payable by secured promissory note. By December 31, 2010, US Natural Gas Corp shall have paid at least $250,000 in cash toward the Secured Note. By December 31, 2011, US Natural Gas Corp shall have paid at least $250,000 more. By December 31, 2012, US Natural Gas Corp shall have paid at least $250,000 more. All unpaid principal and interest shall be due no later than December 31, 2013. To the extent US Natural Gas Corp tenders proceeds from dispositions of real estate collateral on the SLMI Loans (which dispositions shall require the written consent of Owner), said payments shall be applied toward the Secured Note, but they shall not reduce the minimum installments required for years 2010 through 2012. From January, 2010 to December, 2013, a minimum monthly cash installment of $4,000 shall be paid by US N atural Gas Corp on the Secured Note until it is paid in full. Additional Security and Collateral for the Secured Note and the covenants hereunder: At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 the notes payable balances were $1,000,000 and $980,000, respectively (See Note H).
NOTE P- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
On September 2, 2009, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the designation of a series of preferred stock to be known as “Series A Preferred Stock”. The designations, powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions hereof, in respect of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be as hereinafter described. The Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to authority granted in the Articles of Incorporation, created a series of preferred stock designated as Series A Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) with a stated value of $0.001 per share. The number of authorized shares constituting the Series A Preferred Stock was Three Million (3,000,000) shares. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there are 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding.
On September 2, 2009, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the designation of a series of preferred stock to be known as “Series B Preferred Stock”. The designations, powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions hereof, in respect of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be as hereinafter described. The Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to authority granted in the Articles of Incorporation, created a series of preferred stock designated as Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) with a stated value of $0.001 per share. The number of authorized shares constituting the Series B Preferred Stock was Two Million (2,000,000) shares. At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there are 300,000 shares issued and outstanding.
The number of shares authorized with a stated value of $0.001 per share is Two Hundred Million (200,000,000). At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there are 83,330,058 and 22,185,910 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.
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US NATURAL GAS CORP
(Formerly Adventure Energy, Inc.)
(A Development Stage Enterprise)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
June 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
NOTE Q – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 9, 2010, the Company entered into an agreement with Del Mar Corporate Consulting, LLC to provide investor relation services related to generating market awareness for the Company. Pursuant to the Agreement, unless terminated upon ten (10) days written notice by the Company, the Consultant will receive $20,000 in cash and One Million shares of the Company’s common stock currently valued at $35,000.00. The Consultant will also receive 500,000 warrants priced at $0.20 that will expire in three years. In addition, the Company will issue the Consultant a bonus in the amount of One Million shares of the Company’s common stock in the event that the Consultant meets certain bench marks as agreed by the parties.
On July 15, 2010, the Company executed an employment contract for the Chief Financial Officer of the Company upon the terms and provisions, and subject to the conditions, set forth in the Agreement, for a term of eighteen (18) months, commencing on July 15, 2010, and terminating on December 31, 2011, unless earlier terminated as provided in the Agreement. The Agreement included options to the employee to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock at an average price of $.15 per share. Pursuant to the agreement, salary will be paid at an annual rate of the following:
a. | July 1, 2010-September 30, 2010 | $ | 50,000.00 | ||||
b. | October 1, 2010-December 31, 2010 | $ | 65,000.00 | ||||
c. | January 1, 2011-December 31, 2011 | $ | 90,000.00 |
On August 16, 2010, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note (“Promissory Note”) with Caesar Capital Group, LLC, (“Caesar”) in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). The Promissory Note was fully funded on August 6, 2010. The Promissory Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder at a price per share equal to Sixty Percent (60%) of the average of the last Five (5) trading days closing volume weighted average price ("VWAP"). The Promissory Note has a term of six (6) months and accrues interest at a rate equal to twelve percent (12%) per year. In addition, the Company issued to Caesar a Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement granting the holder the right to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an Exercise price of Five cents ($0.05). The warrant is exercisable at anytime commencing six months after the date of issuance until February 6, 2014.
On August 16, 2010, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note (“Promissory Note”) with ARRG Corp, (“ARRG”) in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). The Promissory Note was fully funded on August 6, 2010. The Promissory Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder at a price per share equal to Sixty Percent (60%) of the average of the last Five (5) trading days closing volume weighted average price ("VWAP"). The Promissory Note has a term of six (6) months and accrues interest at a rate equal to twelve percent (12%) per year. In addition, the Company issued to ARRG a Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement granting the holder the right to purchase up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock at an Exercise price of Five cents ($0.05). The warrant is exercisable at anytime commencing six months after the date of issuance until February 6, 2014.
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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Special Note on Forward-Looking Statements.
Certain statements in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation” below, and elsewhere in this quarterly report, are not related to historical results, and are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements present our expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements frequently are accompanied by such words such as “may,” “will ,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue,” or the negative of such terms or other words and terms of similar meaning. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements, or timeliness of such results. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such forward-looking statements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report. Subsequent written and oral forward looking statements attributable to us or to persons acting in our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements and risk factors set forth below and elsewhere in this quarterly report, and in other reports filed by us with the SEC.
You should read the following description of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included in this report.
Overview
We began operations on March 28, 2008 and are engaged in the natural gas and oil industry focusing on exploration, development, and production. We operate oil and gas wells in which we own the majority of the working interest. We maintain leaseholds on mineral rights covering approximately 5,700 acres in addition to rights of way in Kentucky and 12,000 acres in West Virginia through US Natural Gas Corp WV (formerly Wilon Resources, Inc.). Our first revenue from production was generated in July 2009. We have incurred a net loss of $346,760 for the six months period ending June 30, 2010.
We expect to generate long-term reserve and production growth through drilling activities and further acquisitions. We believe that our management’s experience and expertise will enable it to identify, evaluate, and develop our oil and natural gas projects. Our operations are currently divided into two entities, US Natural Gas Corp KY (“KY”) and US Natural Gas Corp WV (“WV”) (formerly Wilon Resources, Inc.).
US Natural Gas Corp KY, a wholly owned subsidiary, concentrates on oil producing properties mainly in the counties of Green, Hart, Adair, Russell, and Monroe in Kentucky. E 3 Petroleum acts as the bonding entity for all wells in Kentucky which KY maintains a working interest. On average, KY maintains a 95% working interest and 83% net revenue interest in each well. To date, E 3 Petroleum has 33 wells under bond of which 15 are currently producing commercially viable crude with minimal revenue. KY continues to reopen, treat, and maintain the wells acquired in the November 2009 asset acquisition with KYTX Oil & Gas, LLC. During April 2010, the Company initiated drilling activities on its 40 acre leasehold located in Green County, Kentucky. It is the Company’s intentions to continue to drill new wells on the current leasehold base as well as acquire previously drilled wells for reopening.
US Natural Gas Corp WV’s, a wholly owned subsidiary, operations are based in Wayne County, West Virginia and are solely dedicated to the production of commercially viable natural gas. The wells maintained and owned by WV are held under the bond of E 3 Petroleum. Through E 3 Petroleum, the Company operates 119 natural gas wells which were previously shut-in from June 2005 to April 2010 due to a delivery constraint. The Company has entered into an agreement with a third party to allow for the purchase of natural gas on a firm basis which management believes will remedy the prior transmission constraint.
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WELLS AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Acres | Total Wells | Producing | Not in production | |
West Virginia - Wayne County (c) | 12,280 (a,b) | 119 | 40 | 79 |
a) 12,000 acres of mineral rights under lease | ||||
b) 280 acres of mineral rights owned by subsidiary, E 2 Investments, LLC | ||||
c) All wells located in West Virginia were originally operated by B.T.U. Pipeline, Inc. On May 5, 2010, the Company entered into an agreed order with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to settle all prior violations with a set fine and the transfer of all wells to E 3 Petroleum Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. | ||||
Kentucky - multiple counties (d) | 5,700 | 33 | 15 | 18 |
d) Counties: Hart, Adair, Russell, Allen Monroe, Green |
We continue to seek to identify oil and natural wells for possible acquisition. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to enter into agreements for the acquisition of these wells upon terms that are satisfactory to the Company.
While we anticipate the majority of future capital expenditures will be expended on the acquisition of previously drilled wells, reworking of wells, repair and maintenance to our gathering system, and drilling of wells, we intend to use our experience and regional expertise to add leasehold interests to the inventory of leases for future drilling activities, as well as property acquisitions.
Recent Developments
On May 28, 2010, the Company received notification from the appropriate state agencies that the acquisition of Wilon Resources, Inc. by the Company was effective. Subsequently on June 3, 2010, the Company received notification from FINRA that Wilon Resources, Inc. will no longer trade as a standalone entity. Since this date, the Company has worked with DTCC (the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) to help facilitate a smooth transition in the exchange of shares and issuance of warrants as per the share exchange agreement between the two companies. The Company intends to file an S-1 registration covering all shares and warrants issued as per the share exchange agreement prior to August 31, 2010.
On May 5, 2010, E 3 Petroleum Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary, entered into an Agreed Consent Order with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Office of Oil & Gas, whereby the Company provided to the Office of Oil & Gas a schedule to abate all current violations and bring non-producing wells into production. In addition, the Company agreed to pay a civil administrative penalty in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) prior to April 1, 2011.
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On March 25, 2010, Wilon Resources, Inc filed an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to change the Company’s name to US Natural Gas Corp WV.
On March 22, 2010, the Company amended the Articles of Incorporation for US Natural Gas Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to change the name to US Natural Gas Corp KY.
On March 19, 2010, the Company's shareholders approved with 16,611,138 votes for and zero votes against to a share exchange between the Company and Wilon Resources, Inc. (Wilon), a Tennessee corporation whereby the Company will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Wilon and hold Wilon as a wholly-owned subsidiary. For each share of common stock of Wilon exchanged, the Company will issue one share of the Company's common stock plus one warrant to purchase one additional share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $.25 (25 cents) per share to be exercisable for a period of 5 years from the date of issue. The shareholders for Wilon approved of the share exchange with 27,843,109 votes for and zero votes against.
On March 19, 2010, the company's shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation changing the name of the Company to US Natural Gas Corp. The majority shareholders of Wilon simultaneously approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation changing the name of the Company to US Natural Gas Corp WV. In addition, the company's shareholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation deleting Article 8 thereof to eliminate reference to a non-existent "Shareholders' Restrictive Agreement."
On February 28, 2010, the Company and Wilon Resources, Inc executed a plan of share exchange between the two companies which was placed before shareholder vote on March 19, 2010.
On January 1, 2010, the Company hired Mr. Louis Ledet as the Field Supervisor for the West Virginia operations. Mr. Ledet along with contractor labor spent the majority of the 1st quarter of 2010 repairing the gathering system, repairing roads leading to wells, installing components to the Company’s meter run, fabricating a Hydrogen Sulfide detection facility, installing a Glycol unit, and concentrating on the infrastructure in preparation of delivery. From late March through the present, the focus has been on swabbing wells, replacing completion components, hooking up previously drilled wells, and placing the wells into production. Over the course of the next 6-9 months, the Company’s efforts will stay on course to increase production by focusing on individual wells.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 were $10,535 and $ zero, respectively. The Company had revenues of $54,726 for period from March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010. Over the next twelve months, the Company anticipates an increase in revenue from the Company’s newly acquired subsidiary, US Natural Gas Corp WV. This increase in revenue is predicated upon the closing of the acquisition. In addition, the Company expects to generate additional revenue as it reworks, reopens, or drills new wells through its other wholly owned subsidiary, US Natural Gas Corp KY.
Operating Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 were $ 523,980 and $1,161,459, respectively. . The decrease of $637,479 in operating expenses was mainly from the decrease in common stocks issued for consulting and other professional services. Operating expenses for the period from March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 were $2,903,690, The Company anticipates that its operating expenses will increase substantially over the next twelve months for both operating subsidiaries as it continues to bring additional wells online and into production.
Net Loss for the period from March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010 was $2,735,025. Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $346,760 and $1,147,601, respectively. The decrease in the net loss was due mainly from the decrease in operating expenses.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 cash and cash equivalents totaled $500 and $26,488, respectively.
For the period from March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010, cash used by operating activities was $578,110. A total of $2,182,232 was expensed from the issuance of common stock for professional and other services and leases for the period from March 28, 2008 (inception) through June 30, 2010. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, cash used by operating activities was $381,906.
For the period from March 28, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010, cash used by investing activities was $1,321,260, which was primarily for the purchase of gas properties and lending on note receivables. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, cash provided by investing activities was $251,565, which was primarily from the sale of marketable equity securities.
For the period from March 28, 2008 (inception) to June 30, 2010, cash provided by financing activities was $1,899,870 which was primarily from borrowing from notes payable. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, cash provided by financing activities was $104,353.
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PLAN OF OPERATION AND FINANCING NEEDS
We intend to focus on our wells under operation in the states of West Virginia and Kentucky. In West Virginia, our plan is to place each well capable of delivering commercially viable natural gas back into production after each well is inspected, flowlines are replaced or repaired, completion components are replaced including but not limited to check valves, regulators, well heads, and Barton recorders, and the wells are swabbed to remove water from the well bores and producing formations. At the Company’s election and with successful financing arrangements, we may elect to stimulate via acid or nitrogen frac certain wells or deepen wells to new producing formations after e-logs are completed. In Kentucky, our plan is to continue to address and place into production wells acquired in the November 2009 asset acquisition with KYTX Oi l & Gas, LLC. At present, we have retained a third party to complete down-hole studies on four wells to determine what depths and formations offer the highest probability for stimulation and production.
We intend to acquire producing oil and gas properties where we believe significant additional value can be created. Management is primarily interested in developmental properties where some combination of these factors exist: (1) opportunities for long production life with stable production levels; (2) geological formations with multiple producing horizons; (3) substantial exploitation potential; and (4) relatively low capital investment production costs.
We intend to acquire adjacent mineral rights leaseholds to further expand our block of acreage for development. We also intend to expand further in Wayne County, West Virginia, to explore for leaseholds. Currently, the rate to acquire mineral rights leases in the states of Kentucky and West Virginia ranges from $5.00-$25.00 per acre. In addition, the Lessor is given a 12.5% royalty from gross production.
We intend to maximize the value of properties through a combination of successful drilling, increasing recoverable reserves and reducing operating costs. We employ the latest technology such as directional and horizontal drilling. These methods have historically produced oil and gas at faster rates and with lower operating costs basis than traditional vertical drilling.
We intend to maintain a highly competitive team of experienced and technically proficient employees and motivate them through a positive work environment and stock ownership. We believe that employee ownership, which may be encouraged through a stock option plan, is essential for attracting, retaining and motivating qualified personnel. While we have not yet adopted a stock option plan, we intend to do so in the near future.
In order to fund our current drilling and completion programs, as well as future drilling programs, we rely upon partnerships and joint ventures with accredited investors. Once we become profitable, we intend to drill wells in which we will maintain 100% of the net revenue.
Including the net proceeds from the 2008 stock offering, we only have sufficient funds to conduct our operations for three to six months. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
If we are not successful in generating sufficient liquidity from our operations or in raising sufficient capital resources, on terms acceptable to us, this could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations liquidity and financial condition.
We presently do not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity, other than the net proceeds from the offering. Due to our brief history and historical operating losses, our operations have not been a source of liquidity. We will need to obtain additional capital in order to expand operations and become profitable. In order to obtain capital, we may need to sell additional shares of our common stock or borrow funds from private lenders. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining additional funding.
We will need additional investments in order to continue operations, but we cannot offer any assurance that we will be able to obtain such investments. Financing transactions may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. The recent downturn in the U.S. stock and debt markets could make it more difficult to obtain financing through the issuance of equity or debt securities. Even if we are able to raise the funds required, it is possible that it could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to it, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force it to seek alternative financing. Further, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have ri ghts, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. If additional financing is not available or is not available on acceptable terms, we will have to curtail our operations.
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Recent Financings
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company raised $58,500 in private financing from accredited investors. These funds were utilized for the daily operating activities of the company. The investors purchased shares from the Company at prices between $.03 to $.07 per share.
On June 18, 2010, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note (“Promissory Note”) with Asher Enterprises, (“Asher”) in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) and a Securities Purchase Agreement. The Promissory Note was fully funded on June 18, 2010. The Promissory Note is convertible, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time before maturity at the option of the holder at the Variable Conversion Price which shall mean 58% of the Market Price. The Market Price is defined as the average of the three (3) lowest Trading Prices for the common stock during the 10 (ten) Trading Day period ending one Trading Day prior to the date the Conversion Notice is sent. The Promissory Note has a term o f nine (9) months and accrues interest at a rate equal to eight percent (8%) per year
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Effect of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, deferred tax assets and fair value computation using the Black Scholes option pricing model. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions, such as the trading value of our common stock and estimated futu re undiscounted cash flows, that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions; however, we believe that our estimates, including those for the above-described items, are reasonable.
Use of Estimates
In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, management utilizes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions relate to recording net revenue, collectability of accounts receivable, useful lives and impairment of tangible and intangible assets, accruals, income taxes, inventory realization, stock-based compensation expense and other factors. Management believes it has exercised reasonable judgment in deriving these estimates. Therefore, a change in conditions could affect these estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
None
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
n/a
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our President and chief financial officer of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon this evaluation, our President and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is: (1) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and chief financial officer, as are appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure; and (2) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission's rules and fo rms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change to our internal controls or in other factors that could affect these controls during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no legal proceedings against US Natural Gas Corp or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries.
We are involved in litigation arising in the normal course of our business. While, from time to time, claims are asserted that make demands for a large sum of money, we do not believe that contingent liabilities related to these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect our financial position, results of our operations, or cash flows.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Registrant’s Form 10-K/A filed on May 19, 2010.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On March 28, 2008, the Company sold a total of 10,000,000 post split shares (6,000,000 shares to Around the Clock Partners, LP (“ACP”), 3,000,000 shares to Jim Anderson, and 1,000,000 shares to Around the Clock Trading & Capital Management, LLC (“ACT”)) at a price of $.001 per share, or $10,000 total. Wayne Anderson, a director and chief executive officer of the Company, owns ACT and ACT is the general partner of ACP. Jim Anderson is a director and secretary of the Company.
On April 1, 2008, the Company amended its certificate of incorporation to increase the authorized number of shares to 50,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.001 par value and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $0.001 par value and also affected a 1,000:1 forward stock split. All shares and per share amounts have been revised to retroactively reflect this stock split.
In June 2008, the Company issued a total of 900 shares of common stock to nine landowners in exchange for seven leases for mineral rights and two rights of way for a pipeline.
In July 2008, the Company sold 40,000 shares of common stock to Jim Anderson at a price of $.25 per share, or $10,000.
In July 2008, the Company issued a total of 76,837 shares of common stock (52,473 shares to Wayne Anderson and 24,364 shares to Jim Anderson) valued at $.25 per share in reimbursement of expenses totaling $19,209.
From June 2008 to December 2008, the Company issued a total of 776,499 shares of common stock to a number of consultants and service providers (including 10,000 shares to Wayne Anderson and 10,000 shares to Jim Anderson for director services) for services rendered. The 776,499 shares were valued at $.35 per share, or $271,775 total.
In July 2008, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares of common stock to its law firm (Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP) for legal services rendered. The 1,250,000 shares were valued at $.35 per share, or $437,500 total.
In June and July 2008, the Company sold a total of 28,572 shares of common stock to four investors at a price of $.35 per share, or $10,000 total. In October 2008, the Company sold a total of 30,000 shares to three investors at a price of $.35 per share, or $10,500 total. In December 2008, the Company sold 37,143 shares of common stock at a price of $.35 per share and a warrant to purchase 15,000 shares exercisable at $.50 per share with an expiration date of December 2, 2013 to an investor, or $13,000.
In April 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 170,100 shares for consulting services.
In April 2009, the Company issued warrants to Wayne Anderson to purchase 1,250,000 at an average price of $.55 as per the executed employment agreement.
In April 2009, the Company issued warrants to Jim Anderson to purchase 625,000 at an average price of $.55 as per the executed employment agreement.
In May 2009, the Company issued 162,400 shares to an accredited investor at a price of $0.25 per share.
In May 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,005,000 to its President and 1,005,000 shares to its Vice-President as compensation pursuant to the employment agreements and for board service. The stock was $.30 per share upon issuance.
In August, 2009 the Company issued 50,000 shares of our common stock at $.11 per share to John Richardson for the purchase of a generator.
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In August 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.11 to two participants who purchased a working interest in one of the Company’s wells.
In August 2009 the Company issued 25,000 shares of our common stock of $0.11 to Republic Exploration in exchange for consulting services
In September 2009 the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of our common stock of $0.06 to SLMI Holdings, LLC in connection with the acquisition of SLMI Options, LLC
In September 2009, the Company issued an aggregate of 950,000 shares of common stock at an average per share price of $0.12 in exchange for consulting services.
In September 2009, the Company issued 1,209,628 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.08 to Tangiers, LP as collateral for the Debenture
In September 2009, the Company issued 1,696,833 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.10 to Tangiers, LP as a commitment fee for a financing transaction.
In September 2009, the Company issued warrants to Del Mar Corporate Consulting to purchase 300,000 at an average price of $.18 with an expiration date of September 23, 2012.
In December 2009, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at a per share price of $0.07 to SLMI Holdings, LLC for a financing transaction.
In December 2009, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock at $.07 per share to White Oak Land and Minerals Development, LLC in exchange for consulting services.
In December 2009, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $.07 per share to Valvasone Trust in exchange for consulting services.
In January 2010, the Company issued 453,000 shares of common stock at $.06 per share to Chris Davies on behalf of Atlas Capital Holdings in exchange for legal services.
In January 2010, the Company issued 900,000 shares of common stock at $.06 per share to Around the Clock Partners, LP for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the company.
In January 2010, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Chris Davies on behalf of Atlas Capital Holdings in exchange for legal services.
In February 2010, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to Around the Clock Partners, LP for reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the company.
In March 2010, the Company issued 350,000 shares of common stock at $.10 per share to Chris Davies on behalf of Atlas Capital Holdings in exchange for legal services.
In April 2010, the Company issued 175,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Ron Ferlisi in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In April 2010, the Company issued 825,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to BuzzBahn in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In April 2010, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to BuzzBahn in exchange for investor relation services.
In April 2010, the Company issued 120,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Jody Samuels in exchange for legal services.
In April 2010, the Company issued 98,766 shares of common stock at $.069 per share to Tangiers Investors LP for equity funding.
In April 2010, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to KYTX, LLC in exchange for an extension on a note payment.
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In May 2010, the Company issued 300,926 shares of common stock at $.04 per share and 169,263 shares of common stock at $.033 per share to Tangiers Investors LP for equity funding.
In May 2010, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to SLMI Holdings, LLC in exchange for an extension on a note payment.
In May 2010, the Company issued 412,698 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to Cassel Family Trust as per the stock purchase agreement.
In May 2010, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock at $.04 per share to White Oak Land and Minerals Development, LLC for consulting services.
In May 2010, the Company issued 800,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Ron Ferlisi in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Rui Figueiredo in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Maria Rothman in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Jody Samuels in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Faith Capital NY LLC in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Jeff Schwartz in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.01 per share to Steven Reiss in exchange for satisfaction of notes payable.
In May 2010, the Company issued 333,333 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Charles and Mary Crum as per the stock purchase agreement.
In June 2010, the Company issued 150,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Jeff Parker in exchange for consulting services.
In June 2010, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock at $.05 per share to Jim Anderson as payment towards accrued wages.
In June 2010, the Company issued 348,189 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Tangiers Investors LP for equity funding.
In June 2010, the Company issued 833,333 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Wayne Anderson as payment towards accrued wages.
In June 2010, the Company issued 666,667 shares of common stock at $.03 per share to Cassel Family Trust as per the stock purchase agreement.
The above issuances were made pursuant to Rule 506 and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On March 19, 2010, the Company held a special meeting of its shareholders. The meeting was held to vote on the following proposals set forth below (the “Proposals”).
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Proposals:
1. To approve a share exchange between the Company and Wilon Resources, Inc., a Tennessee corporation (“Wilon”) whereby the Company would acquire all of the outstanding shares of Wilon and hold Wilon as a wholly-owned subsidiary. For each share of common stock of Wilon to be exchanged, the Company would issue one share of the Company’s common stock plus one warrant to purchase one additional share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $.25 (25 cents) per share to be exercisable for a period of 5 years from the date of issue.
2. To approve an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to change the name of the Company to US Natural Gas Corp.
3. To approve an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation to delete Article 8 thereof, which states “all of the shares of the Company may be subject to a Shareholders’ Restrictive Agreement.” No such agreement was ever entered into by the shareholders and there is no current intent to enter into any such agreement at the present time.
The Company’s shareholders approved each of the Proposals with 16,611,138 votes for and 0 votes against. The shareholders for Wilon approved Proposal #1 with 27,843,109 votes for and 0 votes against.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation (filed with Form S-1 (File No. 333-154799) on October 29, 2008 and incorporated by reference) |
3.2 | Articles of Incorporation (amended and restated) (filed with Form S-1/A (File No. 333-154799) on December 9, 2008 and incorporated by reference) |
3.3 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State on October 21, 2009. |
3.4 | By-Laws (filed with Form S-1/A (File No. 333-154799) on December 9, 2008 and incorporated by reference) |
10.1 | Employment Agreement between Wayne Anderson and Adventure Energy, Inc. dated as of April 1, 2009 (Previously filed with Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2009 |
10.2 | Employment Agreement between Jim Anderson and Adventure Energy, Inc. dated as of April 1, 2009 (Previously filed with Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2009) |
10.3 | Lender Acquisition Agreement dated as of September 4, 2009 among Adventure Energy. Inc., SLMI Holdings, LLC and SLMI Options, LLC. (Previously filed with Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 11, 2009) |
10.4 | Securities Purchase Agreement between Tangiers Investors, LP and Adventure Energy, Inc. dated as of September 24, 2009. (Previously filed on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 16, 2009) |
10.5 | Pledge and Escrow Agreement among Atlas Capital Partners, LLC, Adventure Energy Inc. and Atlas Capital Partners, LP, as escrow agent, dated as of September 24, 2009. (Previously filed on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 16, 2009) |
10.6 | Debenture Securities Purchase Agreement between Atlas Capital Partners, LLC and Adventure Energy, Inc. (Previously filed on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 16, 2009) |
10.7 | Secured Convertible Debenture issued to Atlas Capital Partners, LLC. (Previously filed on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 16, 2009) |
10.8 | Security Agreement between Adventure Energy, Inc. and Atlas Capital Partners, LLC. (Previously filed on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 16, 2009) |
10.9 | Securities Purchase Agreement by and among, E 2 Investments, LLC and Harlis Trust dated as of November 10, 2009. (Previously filed on the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on November 16, 2009) |
10.10* | Employment Agreement between Chuck Kretchman and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of July 15, 2010 |
10.11* | Consulting Agreement between Del Mar Corporate Consulting, LLC and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of July 9, 2010 |
10.12* | Convertible Promissory Note between Caesar Capital Group, LLC and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of August 6, 2010 |
10.13* | Convertible Promissory Note between ARRG Corp and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of August 6, 2010 |
10.14* | Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement between Caesar Capital Group, LLC and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of August 6, 2010 |
10.15* | Common Stock Purchase Warrant Agreement between ARRG Corp and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of August 6, 2010 |
10.16* | Consent Order issued to E 3 Petroleum Corp by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Office of Oil & Gas dated as of May 5, 2010 |
10.17* | Convertible Promissory Note between Asher Enterprises, Inc. and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of June 18, 2010 |
10.18* | Securities Purchase Agreement between Asher Enterprises, Inc. and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of June 18, 2010 |
10.19* | Convertible Promissory Note between Asher Enterprises, Inc. and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of July 30, 2010 |
10.20* | Securities Purchase Agreement between Asher Enterprises, Inc. and US Natural Gas Corp dated as of July 30, 2010 |
31.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1* | Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.2* | Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
* Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of St. Petersburg, State of Florida, on August 16, 2010.
US Natural Gas Corp | |||
By: | /s/ Wayne Anderson | ||
President and Director | |||
(Principal Executive Officer) | |||
By: | /s/ Charles Kretchman | ||
Chief Financial Officer | |||
(Principal Financial Officer) | |||
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