SDRG’s common stock is traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol “SDRG”. The following table sets forth high and low sales prices of SDRG common stock for each fiscal quarter for the last two fiscal years as reported by the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board, based on closing prices. The prices in the table reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail markup, markdown or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
As of March 28, 2010, there were approximately 381 record holders of SDRG’s common stock, not including shares held in “street name” in brokerage accounts which is unknown. As of March 28, 2010 there were approximately 93,111,257 shares of SDRG’s common stock outstanding on record.
No dividends have been paid.
There are no equity compensation plans.
On January 20, 2009 SDRG issued 600,000 shares of SDRG’s restricted common stock to a company, pursuant to an investor relations agreement dated January 20, 2009, for fair value of $57,000.
On January 21, 2009 SDRG issued 650,000 shares of SDRG’s restricted common stock to a company, pursuant to an investor relations agreement dated January 15, 2009, for fair value of $61,750.
On February 4, 2009 SDRG issued 100,000 shares of SDRG’s restricted common stock to an employee of a subsidiary of SDRG, in relation to the facilitation of the mill purchase, for fair value of $10,000.
On February 6, 2009 SDRG issued 300,000 options, to an individual, to purchase shares of SDRG’s common stock at a per share purchase of $0.10, exercisable for a period of three years from contract date. The options were issued pursuant to a management consulting agreement dated February 6, 2009.
On February 12, 2009 SDRG issued 40,000 shares of SDRG’s restricted common stock to an individual, in relation to investor relations services provided, for fair value of $3,608.
On May 1, 2009 SDRG issued 175,000 of SDRG’s restricted common stock to an individual, pursuant to a one year accounting services contract for fair value of $17,500.
On May 1, 2009 SDRG issued 175,000 of SDRG’s restricted common stock to an individual, pursuant to a one year accounting services contract for fair value of $14,875.
On June 18, 2009 SDRG issued 500,000 of SDRG’s restricted common stock to an individual in lieu of payment owed relating to services provided in a prior year.
On July 16, 2009 SDRG closed a private placement totaling 200,000 units at $0.10 per unit for gross proceeds of $20,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one $0.25 per share purchase warrant exercisable within a two year period from the date of the closing of the private placement.
On November 1, 2009, SDRG issued warrants, to two strategic advisory board members and a consulting group, to purchase 5,100,000 shares of SDRG’s stock for a period of five years from the date of issuance. The warrants allow for 600,000 shares to be purchased at a per share purchase price of $0.25 and 4,500,000 shares to be purchased at a per share purchase price of $0.50. The warrants were issued pursuant to two appointments to the strategic advisory board of SDRG on October 13, 2009.
On November 3, 2009, SDRG closed a private placement totaling 40,000 units at $0.25 per unit for gross proceeds of $10,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one $0.50 per share purchase warrant exercisable within a two year period from the date of the closing of the private placement.
On November 16, 2009, SDRG issued 550,000 shares of the SDRG restricted stock to an individual, pursuant to an agreement to purchase further mining concessions. As at December 31, 2009, the agreement had not been finalized and SDRG continues to hold possession of the shares until final terms of the agreement have been reached.
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Between November and December 2009, SDRG closed private placements totaling 3,728,484 units at $0.28 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,043,976. Each unit consists of one common share and one $0.50 per share purchase warrant exercisable within a one year period from the date of the closing of the respective private placements.
On December 21, 2009, an individual exercised 100,000 options to purchase shares of SDRG’s stock at a per share price of $0.115 for gross proceeds of $11,500.
On December 21, 2009, SDRG issued warrants, to two individuals, to purchase 2,500 shares of SDRG’s stock at a per share purchase price of $0.50, exercisable for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
On December 31, 2009, SDRG cancelled 800,000 restricted shares of SDRG’s stock, that were initially issued on November 14, 2008, due to non-performance of contract terms.
The sale of the shares of SDRG common stock was exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and/or Regulation S promulgated thereunder. All of the purchasers of the shares of SDRG common stock were sophisticated and/or accredited investors, and were provided with information comparable to what would be required in a registration statement. The shares were issued with a restrictive legend.
The funds received from the above-mentioned private placements were used to meet the financial requirements to pay legal, accounting and administrative expenses.
SDRG MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements in this section may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of SDRG to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed herein. The words “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “seek” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date the statement was made. SDRG’s financial performance and the forward-looking statements contained herein are further qualified by other risks including those set forth from time to time in the documents filed by SDRG with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Plan of OperationsOverview
Overview.
SDRG’s primary objective is to explore for silver minerals and, if warranted, to develop those existing mineral properties. SDRG’s secondary objective is to locate, evaluate, and acquire other mineral properties, and to finance its exploration and development through equity financing, by way of joint venture or option agreements or through a combination of both.
Plans for the Year 2010.
Geologic mapping, trenching and drilling work is underway for seven properties in China. SDRG’s mining and exploration activities in Mexico are in the exploration stage. SDRG is in the process of exploring the concessions through drilling, trenching and drifting. SDRG`s objective is to find new ore bodies and expand the resource of the existing ore bodies. There are currently four mining shafts, which were used to extract underground ore in the past. SDRG built a ramp directly to one of the main ore bodies. Based on SDRG’s initial findings, SDRG has concluded that the potential resources inferred there justify the cost of further exploration and development.
SDRG intends to begin an exploration program of detailed geologic mapping, surface geochemical sampling and ground magnetic sampling to collect the basic geotechnical information that will be necessary to support an effective exploration and development program at Cerro Las Minitas. The program will include geologic mapping of the entire outcropping portion of the Cerro Las Minitas Dome at a scale of 1:2000, with more detailed mapping in areas of special interest, and definition of project stratigraphy in detail from examination of exposures and drill core. Additionally, the program will include reconnaissance geochemical soil and rock sampling and ground magnetic surveying to cover the entire property. This first phase program will include drilling 30 diamond drill holes from surface (5,000 meters) to develop oxide resources identified on the property and an additional six diamond drill holes (1,200 meters) drilled from underground to further develop discoveries of sulfide mineralization made during the 2009 exploration program. The goals of this program are:
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| 2. | To define, by analysis of geotechnical data collected, the sites on the property that offer the best potential for near-term discovery of near-surface oxide ore. Those discoveries are anticipated to extend downwards into unoxidized sulfide ores. Definition of the most favorable sites for further exploration expenditure will enhance the effectiveness of the Project and hasten its development. |
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| 3. | To define and develop the inferred oxide resources that have been identified on the property, including drilling, trenching and preliminary metallurgical tests. Oxide resources already identified on the property offer the best potential for near-term, low- cost production from the project and justify this expenditure. |
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| 4. | To define and further develop the carbonate replacement Ag-Pb-Zn mineralization that was discovered west of the Puro Corazón mine in 2006. The exploration model suggests that carbonate replacement deposits at Cerro Las Minitas may offer the greatest long-term production potential on the property and justifies this investigation. |
SDRG expects the cost of exploration, production activities and administration costs in Mexico over the next 12 months to be approximately $1,000,000.
China
The properties in China, in which SDRG has an interest, continue to be drilled and tunnelled. A feasibility study has been completed on the Erbahuo mine to provide basic data on design, ore dressing and business profits to be used in planning for future large-scale production or for the sale of the asset. Geologic mapping, trenching and drilling work is underway for four of the properties known as Dadi, Saihanaobao, Laopandao and Liangdi. The initial NI 43-101 report on the Erbahuo property was released on July 17, 2007 and will be updated in the first quarter of 2010. The second NI 43-101 commissioned on Dadi is also expected in the first quarter of 2010. The NI 43-101 report on the Erbahuo property recommends additional work in the areas of QA, QC, sampling, survey drill hole recovery and additional sample data for both more reliable interpretation and interpolation. The report recommends that the work be carried out in two phases but that the Phase 2 exploration work not be contingent on the results of Phase 1. However Phase 2 will not commence until Phase 1 is completed. The results of Phase 1 will assist the planning of Phase 2 exploration.
Phase 1
Compile all existing geophysical surveys and extend an induced polarization survey over the concession area, replacing any lines from historical exploration that have any doubt. Compile all available data. Conduct a gravity survey. Conduct a magnetic survey and process an image using the very latest software. All magnetic data will be DGPS registered and reduced to pole. Generate a full 3D geological model of the deposit. Such a geological model should help to better understand the morphology of the mineralized lodes and also to assign specific gravity values on the basis of rock types. Substantially increase the specific gravity determinations database. Add geology modeling software and plotting facilities at the site office, including 3D modeling and GIS. Compile all existing data. Generate a total station surveyed surface DTM tying in with the existing closed survey station control. Open up the previous workings, ensure sufficient support and use these for underground sampling and drilling. Produce a 3D wire framed model of all old workings. Integrate detailed geological mapping with multi-spectral Landsat and ultra-detailed imagery from Ikonos satellite imagery. Integrate with IP and gravity survey data. This will add structural and lithological data and will identify zones of alteration. Multi-spectral Landsat and satellite radar imagery can be processed using advanced techniques at the Beijing Institute of Remote Sensing.
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Phase 2
There is additional resource potential for Erbahuo; both along strike and in some areas at depth. It is recommended to carry out additional brownfields exploration to increase the understanding of the geology, and conduct additional drilling. The 3D model indicates that the resource can possibly be extended along strike and is open at depth in some sections. Drilling from surface and possibly from underground should be employed to explore for additional resources at depth and to close the resource along strike. Use the developed 3D models to plan infill drill and other sampling programs. Diamond drilling of 10 holes for 3,000 metres should be planned to infill and target strike and depth resource potential. At least 2 drill holes should twin old holes to check for bias and to determine if historical drilling should be retained in the database or replaced. The cost of drilling is around $100/metre and for assaying $60/assay. SDRG intends to ensure international standard drill program supervision and procedures, downhole deviation measurement, depth of drilling versus core run checks and improve core recovery for the drilling. The drill core must be stored in a core farm. SDRG will follow the exploration program recommended by the NI 43-101 report and revisit the program on a quarterly basis.
Mexico
SDRG’s mining and exploitation activities in Mexico are in the exploration stage. SDRG continues exploring the concessions through tunnelling, trenching and drifting upon. SDRG’s objective is to find new ore bodies and expand the resource of the existing ore bodies. There are currently seven mining shafts, which were used to extract underground ore in the past. SDRG has built a ramp directly to one of the main ore bodies in order to extract the ore daily. An initial NI 43-101 report has been completed and concluded that the exploration done by Silver Dragon Mexico during 2006 indicates that the potential resources inferred there justify the cost of further exploration and development. The cost of this report was approximately $25,000. The NI 43-101 report recommends a program of detailed geologic mapping, surface geochemical sampling and ground magnetic sampling to collect the basic geotechnical information that will be necessary to support an effective exploration and development program at Cerro Las Minitas. The program will include geologic mapping of the entire outcropping portion of the Cerro Las Minitas Dome at a scale of 1:2000, with more detailed mapping in areas of special interest, and definition of project stratigraphy in detail from examination of exposures and drill core. Additionally, the program will include reconnaissance geochemical soil and rock sampling and ground magnetic surveying to cover the entire property. This first phase program will include drilling 30 diamond drill holes from surface (4500 meters) to develop oxide resources identified on the property and an additional six diamond drill holes (1200 meters) drilled from underground in the Puro Corazon mine to further develop discoveries of sulfide mineralization made during the 2006 drilling program. The goals of this program are (i) to compile a basic database of geotechnical information to support effective exploration at Cerro Las Minitas. All existing data will be incorporated into the database and recorded on maps, data sheets and reports on the various categories of geotechnical information. This geotechnical data will bear heavily on every phase of the Cerro Las Minitas Project and is strongly recommended; (ii) to define, by analysis of geotechnical data collected, the sites on the property that offer the best potential for near-term discovery of near-surface oxide ore. Those discoveries are anticipated to extend downwards into unoxidized sulfide ores. Definition of the most favorable sites for further exploration expenditure will enhance the effectiveness of the Project and hasten its development and is strongly recommended; (iii) to define and develop the inferred oxide resources that has been identified on
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the property, including drilling, trenching and preliminary metallurgical tests. Oxide resources already identified on the property offer the best potential for near-term, low-cost production from the project and justify this expenditure; and (iv) to define and further develop the carbonate replacement Ag-Pb-Zn mineralization that was discovered west of the Puro Corazon mine in 2006. The exploration model suggests that carbonate replacement deposits at Cerro Las Minitas may offer the greatest long-term production potential on the property and justifies this investigation.
SDRG will follow the exploration program recommended by the NI 43-101 report and revisit the program on a quarterly basis. Currently, surface geochemical sampling and geologic mapping are underway to define drill targets in the southwest of the Puro Curazon working and to the southeast of the La Pina-La Bocona workings. In the La Chiva structure in the Puro Corazon workings, work is underway to define grades and tonnages. Vector Engineering has been commissioned again to update the existing NI 43-101 and is expected to be completed before year end. SDRG expects the cost of exploration activities, mine development and administration costs in Mexico over the next 12 months to be financed by the sale or processing of ore through the new mill recently acquired. This mill is expected to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2010, producing concentrates and generating revenue through the sale of those concentrates.
Cash Requirements
SDRG`s current cash will only fund its business as currently planned for 12 months. SDRG will need significant additional funds to continue operations, which SDRG may not be able to obtain. SDRG estimates that it must raise approximately $3.5 million over the next 12 months to fund its anticipated capital requirements in Mexico, as well as the costs of administration.
SDRG has historically satisfied its working capital requirements through the private issuances of equity securities. SDRG will continue to seek additional funds through such channels and from collaborative and other arrangements with corporate partners. In particular, SDRG will need $3.5 million in additional funding to continue its operations for the next 12 months. If SDRG fails to obtain sufficient funds, SDRG may need to delay, scale back or terminate some or all of its mining exploration programs.
Competitive Factors
The silver mining industry is fragmented, with many silver prospectors and producers, small and large. SDRG does not compete with anyone with respect to the Chinese properties or on the Cerro Las Minitas properties. There is no competition for the exploration or removal of minerals from these properties. SDRG will either find silver on the properties or not. If it does not, SDRG will cease or suspend further investment. With respect to selling silver, SDRG competes with both existing silver supplies and other silver producers. If the supply of silver exceeds demand in any given period, prices will fall until supply and demand is brought into balance. Many of these companies have substantially greater technical and financial resources than SDRG. Thus SDRG may be at a disadvantage with respect to some of its competitors.
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Governmental Approvals and Regulations
SDRG’s mineral exploration programs are subject to the regulations of various Chinese and Mexican authorities.
Regulatory Obligations in Mexico
In Mexico, SDRG’s mining activities are governed by the General Mining Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder. SDRG obtained initial authorizations and the relevant permits for the exploration of Cerro Las Minitas from the Ministry of Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). The initial authorization from SERMARNAT authorizing SDRG to initiate the excavation of the soil on Cerro Las Minitas was issued in 2006. The excavation of soil must be carried out using digger machines, which are registered and authorized by SEMARNAT. SDRG’s machines are duly registered and authorized by SEMARNAT. After the exploration stage, mining activities in Mexico are carried out in accordance with the permit issued by the General Direction of Mining Ministry of Economy under the plan of operations for mining activity submitted by an applicant. After receiving confirmation of the existence of minerals, SDRG is required to file an application with the General Direction of Mining of the Ministry of Economy to obtain concession titles for the exploitation of the minerals. SDRG has obtained 15 Concession Titles for the Exploitation of Minerals in Cerro Las Minitas, which titles were granted according to the applicable provisions of the General Mining Law. SDRG is further required to obtain additional permits commonly referred to as the Sole Environmental License from SEMARNAT and the National Water Commission (NWC). After SDRG successfully obtains concession titles, it is required to submit annual reports in May of each year, detailing the work performed during the designated year on the properties specified by such concession titles. Once mining activities commence, SDRG must obtain additional permits and authorizations from the Ministry of Labor to operate special machinery used for the exploration of the Mining Field. Such special machinery includes but is not limited to pressured containers, boilers and other machinery designated for mining that are regulated by various National Official Norms (NOM). SDRG is also required to file reports on safety, hygiene and minimum wage of its workers to the registry of the Labor Commissions as provided under Mexican Federal Labor Law.
Regulatory Obligations in China
Exploration for and exploitation of mineral resources in China is governed by the Mineral Resources Law of the People’s Republic of China of 1986, amended effective January 1, 1997, and the Implementation Rules for the Mineral Resources Law of the People’s Republic of China, effective March 26, 1994. In order to further implement these laws, on February 12, 1998 the State Council issued three sets of regulations: (i) Regulation for Registering to Explore Mineral Resources Using the Block System, (ii) Regulation for Registering to Mine Mineral Resources, and (iii) Regulation for Transferring Exploration and Mining Rights (together with the mineral resources law and implementation rules being referred to herein as “Mineral Resources Law” or “MLR”).
Under Mineral Resources Law, the Ministry of Land and Resources and its local authorities are in charge of the supervision of mineral resource exploration and development. The mineral resources administration authorities of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, under
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the jurisdiction of the State, are in charge of the supervision of mineral resource exploration and development in their respective administration areas. The people’s governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, under the jurisdiction of the State, are in charge of coordinating the supervision by the mineral resources administration authorities on the same level. The Mineral Resources Law, together with the Constitution of the People’s Republic of China, provides that mineral resources are owned by the State, and the State Council, the highest executive organization of the State, which regulates mineral resources on behalf of the State. The ownership rights of the State include the rights to: (i) occupy, (ii) use, (iii) earn, and (iv) dispose of, mineral resources, regardless of the rights of owners or users of the land under which the mineral resources are located. Therefore, the State is free to authorize third parties to enjoy its rights to legally occupy and use mineral resources and may collect resource taxes and royalties pursuant to its right to earn. In this way, the State can control and direct the development and use of the mineral resources of the People’s Republic of China.
Mineral Resources Licenses
China has adopted, under the Mineral Resources Law, a licensing system for the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources. The MLR is responsible for approving applications for exploration licenses and mining licenses. The approval of the MLR is also required to transfer exploration licenses and mining licenses. Applicants must meet certain conditions as required by related rules/regulations. Pursuant to the Regulations for Registering to Mine Mineral Resources, the applicant for mining rights must present the required documents, including a plan for development and use of the mineral resources and an environmental impact evaluation report. The Mineral Resources Law allows individuals to exploit sporadic resources, sand, rocks and clay for use as construction materials and a small quantity of mineral resources for sustenance. However, individuals are prohibited from mining mineral resources that are more appropriately mined at a certain scale by a company, specified minerals that are subject to protective mining by the State and certain other designated mineral resources. Once granted, all exploration and mining rights under the licenses are protected by the State from encroachment or disruption under the Mineral Resources Law. It is a criminal offence to steal, seize or damage exploration facilities, or disrupt the working order of exploration areas.
Exploration Rights
In order to conduct exploration, a Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture (“CJV”) must apply to the MLR for an exploration license. Owners of exploration licenses are “licensees”. The period of validity of an exploration license can be no more than three years. An exploration license area is described by a “basic block”. An exploration license for metallic and non-metallic minerals has a maximum of 40 basic blocks. When mineral resources that are feasible for economic development have been discovered, a licensee may apply for the right to develop such mineral resources. The period of validity of the exploration license can be extended by application and each extension can be for no more than two years. The annual use fee for an exploration license is RMB (Renminbi, the Chinese currency) 100 per square kilometre for the first three years and increases by RMB 100 per square kilometre for each subsequent year, subject to a maximum fee of RMB 500 per square kilometre. During the term of the exploration license, the licensee has the privileged priority to obtain mining rights to the mineral resources in the exploration area,
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provided that the licensee meets the qualifying conditions for mining rights owners. An exploration licensee has the rights, among others, to: (i) explore without interference within the area under license during the license term, (ii) construct the exploration facilities, and (iii) pass through other exploration areas and adjacent ground to access the licensed area. After the licensee acquires the exploration license, the licensee is obliged to, among other things: (i) begin exploration within the prescribed term, (ii) explore according to a prescribed exploration work scheme, (iii) comply with State laws and regulations regarding labour safety, water and soil conservation, land reclamation and environmental protection, (iv) make detailed reports to local and other licensing authorities, (v) close and occlude the wells arising from exploration work, (vi) take other measures to protect against safety concerns after the exploration work is completed, and (vii) complete minimum exploration expenditures as required by the Regulations for Registering to Explore Resources Using the Block.
Mining Rights
In order to conduct mining activities, a CJV must also apply for a mining license from the MLR. Owners of mining rights, or “concessionaires”, are granted a mining license to mine for a term of no more than 10 to 30 years, depending on the magnitude or size of the mining project. A mining license owner may extend the term of a mining license with an application 30 days prior to expiration of the term. The annual use fee for a mining license is RMB 1,000 per square kilometre per year.
A mining license owner has the rights, among others, to: (i) conduct mining activities during the term and within the mining area prescribed by the mining license, (ii) sell mineral products (except for mineral products that the State Council has identified for unified purchase by designated units), (iii) construct production and living facilities within the mine area, and (iv) use the land necessary for production and construction, in accordance with applicable laws. A mining license owner is required to, among other things: (i) conduct mine construction or mining activities within a defined time period, (ii) conduct efficient production, rational mining and comprehensive use of the mineral resources, (iii) pay resources tax and mineral resources compensation (royalties) pursuant to applicable laws, (iv) comply with State laws and regulations regarding labour safety, water and soil conservation, land reclamation and environmental protection, (v) be subject to the supervision and management by the departments in charge of geology and mineral resources, and (vi) complete and present mineral reserves forms and mineral resource development and use statistics reports, in accordance with applicable law.
Transfer of Exploration and Mining Rights
A mining company may transfer its exploration or mining licenses to others, subject to the approval of MLR. An exploration license may only be transferred if the transferor has: (i) held the exploration license for two years after the date that the license was issued, or discovered minerals in the exploration block, which are able to be explored or mined further, (ii) a valid and subsisting exploration license, (iii) completed the stipulated minimum exploration expenditures, (iv) paid the user fees and the price for exploration rights pursuant to the relevant regulations, and (v) obtained the necessary approval from the authorized department in charge of the
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minerals. Mining rights may only be transferred if the transferor needs to change the ownership of such mining rights because it is: (i) engaging in a merger or split, (ii) entering into equity or cooperative joint ventures with others, (iii) selling its enterprise assets, or (iv) engaging in a similar transaction that will result in an alteration of the property ownership of the enterprise. Additionally, when state-owned assets or state funds are involved in a transfer of exploration licenses and mining licenses, the related state-owned assets rules and regulations apply and a proper evaluation report must be completed and filed with the MLR. Speculation in exploration and mining rights is prohibited. The penalties for speculation are that the rights of the speculator may be revoked, illegal income from speculation confiscated and a fine levied.
Environmental Laws
In the past ten years, Chinese laws and policies regarding environmental protection have moved towards stricter compliance standards and stronger enforcement. In accordance with the Environmental Protection Law of the PRC adopted by the Standing Committee of the PRC National People’s Congress on December 26, 1989, the General Administration of Environmental Protection Bureau under the State Council sets national environmental protection standards. The various local environmental protection bureaus may set stricter local standards for environmental protection. CJVs are required to comply with the stricter of the two standards. The basic laws in China governing environmental protection in the mineral industry sector of the economy are the Environmental Protection Law and the Mineral Resources Law. Applicants for mining licenses must submit environmental impact assessments, and those projects that fail to meet environmental protection standards will not be granted licenses. In addition, after the exploration, a licensee must take further actions for environmental protection, such as performing water and soil maintenance. After the mining licenses have expired or a licensee stops mining during the license period and the mineral resources have not been fully developed, the licensee shall perform other obligations such as water and soil maintenance, land recovery and environmental protection in compliance with the original development scheme, or must pay the costs of land recovery and environmental protection. After closing the mine, the mining enterprise must perform water and soil maintenance, land recovery and environmental protection in compliance with mine closure approval reports, or must pay certain costs, which include the costs of land recovery and environmental protection.
Land and Construction
The holder of an exploration license or mining license should apply for land use right with MLR to conduct exploration or mining activities on the land covered by the exploration license or mining license. The license holder should file an application to MLR for the land use right with its exploration license or mining license. If the application is approved by the competent government authority, the MLR would issue an approval to the land use right applicant. Then, the local MLR would enter into a land use right contract with the license holder. The license holder should pay relevant price and fees in accordance with the contract and then obtain a land use right certificate from MLR. In practice, instead of obtaining a long-term land use right, an exploration license holder may apply for a temporary land use right, which would normally be valid for 2 years and may be renewed upon application. The company should also apply for other zoning and construction permits to conduct construction on the land. People’s Republic of China
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laws require a company to obtain the land zoning permit and construction zoning permit with the local zoning authorities under the Ministry of Construction (MOCON). Then, the company is required to enter into a construction contract with a qualified constructor and file the construction contract to the local construction authorities under the MOCON and obtain a construction permit. After the construction is completed, the company should apply for the construction authorities and related environmental and fire departments for the check and acceptance of the construction. Upon the pass of check and acceptance, the company should apply with local housing authorities to register the constructed buildings in its own name and obtain a housing ownership certificate.
Environmental Law
SDRG is responsible for providing a safe working environment, not disrupting archaeological sites, and conducting its activities to prevent unnecessary damage to the area in which SDRG’s mineral claims are located. At this time, SDRG does not believe that the cost of compliance at the federal, state and local levels will be significant. SDRG intends to secure all necessary permits required for exploration. SDRG anticipates no discharge of water into active streams, creeks, rivers, lakes or other bodies of water regulated by environmental law or regulation. SDRG also anticipates that no endangered species will be disturbed. Restoration of the disturbed land will be completed according to law, and all holes, pits and shafts will be sealed upon abandonment of the mineral claims. It is difficult to estimate the cost of compliance with the environmental laws, because the full nature and extent of our proposed activities cannot be determined until SDRG starts its operations. SDRG believes it is in compliance with the environment laws, and that it will continue to be able to comply with such laws in the future.
Employees and Employment Agreements
SDRG currently has three employees in Mexico not including mining staff. In China SDRG has one employee serving as administrative staff member in its Beijing representative office and one consultant and director. SDRG pays both the employee and the consultant $9,000 per month in total.
Other than the foregoing, SDRG employs Marc Hazout as President and CEO. In addition, SDRG has three consultants working in its head office in Toronto, an Information Technology and Investor Relations Manager, a Corporate Controller and an Office Administrator, being paid collectively a total of approximately $10,000 per month.
Intellectual Property
SDRG has no patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises, concessions, royalty agreements or labor contracts that management believes have any value.
Results of Operations
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009 Net sales were $NIL for both the quarters ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009 as there was no production at any of the mining properties. Total operating expenses for SDRG were $1,564,952 (September
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30, 2008: $4,564,129). There were decreases in exploration expenditures and decreases in General and Administrative expenses due to SDRG’s need to obtain financing. The overall expenditures decreased compared to 2008 as a result of insufficient funding, consequently impairing SDRG’s ability to commission advertising and promotions activity similar to those levels in 2008.
Net loss for the nine-months ended September 30, 2009 was $1,742,730, compared to a net loss of $4,564,129 for the similar period in 2008. The principal reason for this is the impact of the factors discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2009, SDRG had $137,448 in cash and $162,824 in other receivables (which represented value added tax refunds receivable). In addition, SDRG had accounts payable and accrued liabilities totaling of $1,401,001 for a working capital deficit of ($934,226) compared to working capital of $32,909 in 2008. During 2009, SDRG has been dependent on the issuance of common stock and loans to satisfy expenses.
Going Concern
SDRG’s consolidated financial statements have been presented on the basis that it is a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, SDRG incurred a large net operating loss in the year ended December 31, 2009, and had significant unpaid accounts payable and accrued liabilities. These factors create an uncertainty about SDRG’s ability to continue as a going concern. SDRG’s management has provided operating capital to SDRG and has developed a plan to raise additional capital. SDRG’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the success of this plan. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if SDRG were unable to continue as a going concern.
As of December 31, 2009, SDRG had an accumulated deficit of $30,311,561. SDRG’s continuation as a going concern is uncertain and dependent on successfully achieving future profitable operations and obtaining additional sources of financing to sustain its operations. In the event SDRG cannot obtain the necessary funds, it will be necessary to delay, curtail or cancel the further development of its products and services. SDRG plans to pursue additional financing; however there can be no assurance that SDRG will be able to secure financing when needed or obtain such on terms satisfactory to SDRG, if at all.
The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from SDRG’s possible inability to continue as a going concern.
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Revenues
During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, SDRG did not have any revenues.
Expenses
During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, SDRG incurred operating expenses of $3,387,164 and $5,417,333 respectively. Decreases were mainly due to:
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During the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, SDRG reported a net loss of $3,862,649 and $3,969,299 respectively.
Assets
For both the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009, there were no net sales. This is because, for both the quarters ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009, there was no production at any of the mining properties.
Liabilities
As at September 30, 2009 the total liabilities was $1,247,660.
SDRG’S OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
SDRG does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements or contractual obligations that have had or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that have not been disclosed in its financial statements.
SDRG’S QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
SDRG is not exposed to market risk.
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SDRG’S CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTSON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
By resolution adopted on January 24, 2006, SDRG’s Board of Directors elected to change independent accountants. The independent accounting firm of Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP notified SDRG on January 24, 2006 that they were terminating their registration with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and therefore, were resigning as SDRG’s accountants. The independent auditors report on the consolidated financial statements for the two years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2004, and the subsequent periods preceding December 31, 2005 contained no adverse opinion, no disclaimer of opinion, nor was it qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that each report issued by Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the interim periods ended March 31, 2005, June 30, 2005 and September 30, 2005, respectively, raised substantial doubt about SDRG’s ability to continue as a going concern. In connection with the audits of SDRG’s consolidated financial statements for each of the two years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2004, and during any subsequent interim periods preceding December 31, 2005, as well as the period up to and including January 24, 2006, there have been no disagreements with Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or procedures, which if not resolved to the satisfaction of Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP would have caused Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their reports.
On January 24, 2006, SDRG’s Board of Directors engaged SF Partnership LLP, 4950 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6K1 as its new independent auditors to audit its financial statements. During the two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim periods prior to the engagement of the new accounting firm, SDRG did not consult with the new accounting firm with regard to any of the matters listed in Regulation S-B items 304 (a) (2) (i) or (ii).
SDRG’S DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
SDRG’s Board of Directors consists of 5 directors. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, the Board of Directors of SDRG held a total of 5 meetings. 1 director was not available for any meetings. Every other director attended at least 75% of the total number of meetings of the Board of Directors and at least 75% of the meetings of all committees on which he served. There is currently a vacancy for 1 director
The following sets forth information concerning SDRG’s current directors, executive officers and significant employees. Each director has been elected to serve until SDRG’s next annual meeting of shareholders and until his successor has been elected and qualified. Each executive officer serves at the discretion of SDRG’s Board of Directors.
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Manuel Chan | | 53 | | Director |
R. Glen MacMullin | | 38 | | Director |
Guoquiang Hao | | 56 | | Director |
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Marc Hazout – Mr. Hazout has been a director since June 1, 2002. From 1985 to 1987, Mr. Hazout was the Canadian licensee and franchisee for a multinational retailer. From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Hazout established a private label apparel manufacturing and retailing company. From 1991 to 1998, Mr. Hazout developed, owned and operated entertainment complexes in Toronto. Mr. Hazout attended The Canadian Securities Institute from 1998 – 2000 and in 1999 worked as an equity trader for Swift Trade Securities Inc. in Toronto. Mr. Hazout studied International Relations and Economics at York University in Toronto from 1983 to 1985. Mr. Hazout completed the Real Estate Licensing Course at Humber College in Toronto in 1984.
Manuel Chan – Mr. Chan joined SDRG’s Board of Directors on August 29, 2007. Mr. Chan is also a member of the Board of Directors of Sanhe Sino-Top Resources & Technologies Ltd. of which SDRG owns a 90% equity interest. Mr. Chan possesses more than 20 years experience in the real estate sector and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management Information Systems and Accounting from the University of British Columbia, Canada.
R. Glen MacMullin – Mr. MacMullin has been a director since December, 2007. Mr. MacMullin is currently a Vice President of Finance with Minto Group, Inc. a fully integrated real estate development, construction and management company with operations in Ottawa, Toronto and Florida. Prior to joining Minto Group, Inc. in 2008, Mr. MacMullin was a Managing Director and Chief Operation Officer with Xavier Sussex, LLC; a New York based private equity firm he co-founded in 2004. In 2001, Mr. MacMullin was appointed Director and Chief Operating Officer with DB Advisors, LLC; a $6 billion hedge fund group based in New York and a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. He has also held several senior management positions with Deutsche Bank Offshore in the Cayman Islands from 1998 through 2001, including Head of Investment Funds. He began his career in 1993 as a public accountant with Coopers & Lybrand in Ottawa, Canada and KPMG in the Cayman Islands. Mr. MacMullin received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Saint Francis Xavier University in 1993 and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Mr. MacMullin also serves on the Board of Directors of Nayarit Gold, Inc.
Guoqiang Hao - has been a director of SDRG since June, 2008. Mr. Hao is currently head of Exploration Unit of North China Geological Exploration Bureau, a.k.a. Huaguan Industrial Corp. (“HIC”), a Chinese state-owned entity that operates in many diversified fields such as mining, engineering, manufacturing, chemical analysis and real estate. Mr. Hao has served with HIC for over 30 years, first as a geologist, then as a manager, and has witnessed its development from a geological exploration team to a conglomerate that boasts a staff of over 700 and over 100 subsidiaries. Mr. Hao is also a member of the Board of Directors of Sanhe Sino-Top Resources & Technologies Ltd., a joint venture between SDRG and HIC.
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The executive officer of SDRG is as follows:
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Marc Hazout – Mr. Hazout has been SDRG’s President and Chief Executive Officer since June 1, 2002. From 1985 to 1987, Mr. Hazout was the Canadian licensee and franchisee for a multinational retailer. From 1987 to 1991, Mr. Hazout established a private label apparel manufacturing and retailing company. From 1991 to 1998, Mr. Hazout developed, owned and operated entertainment complexes in Toronto. Mr. Hazout attended The Canadian Securities Institute from 1998 to 2000 and in 1999 worked as an equity trader for Swift Trade Securities Inc. in Toronto. Mr. Hazout studied International Relations and Economics at York University in Toronto from 1983 to 1985. Mr. Hazout completed the Real Estate Licensing Course at Humber College in Toronto in 1984.
Committees of the Board of Directors
Strategic Advisory Board
SDRG has formed a Strategic Advisory Board (“SAB”) which will be comprised of well-known and experienced executives in the financial and mining industries who will act as advisors to the Board of Directors. The SAB currently consists of two members - Robert A. Fung as Chairman and Michael J H Brown. At this time, the SAB will assist with the application for listing on a Canadian stock exchange. On listing, Mr. Fung will become Chairman of the Board of Directors, and will assist in enlisting directors with the skills necessary to transition SDRG into a significant global silver explorer and producer. Additional members will be appointed to bring further depth and experience to the SAB. The mandate of the SAB is to assist SDRG to formulate its strategic plans and to use their extensive contacts to assist in building SDRG.
The Board will have at all times a Finance and Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Nominating and Governance Committee. Members of these committees are appointed annually by the Board after taking into consideration the recommendations of the Nominating and Governance Committee. The Board may establish other committees in accordance with the Company’s bylaws.
Annual Performance Evaluation
The Board will conduct an annual self-evaluation process to determine if the Board is functioning effectively. The Nominating and Governance Committee will oversee the annual evaluation process and will report the results of the evaluation to the full Board
Code of Conduct
SDRG has adopted a code of conduct.
Board Vacancies
There is currently a vacancy for 1 director which will be filled at the next annual shareholders meeting.
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Director Selection and Qualifications
Selection. Directors are elected each year by SDRG’s shareholders at the annual meeting of shareholders. The Board of SDRG proposes a slate of director nominees to the shareholders for election to the Board, after taking into consideration the recommendations of the Nominating and Governance Committee. Shareholders of record may submit nominees to the Nominating and Governance Committee. Shareholder nominees must be submitted in accordance with SDRG’s bylaws and will receive the same consideration that other nominees receive. Vacancies in existing or new director positions may be filled by the Board in accordance with SDRG’s bylaws. Directors elected by the Board to fill such vacancies will serve only until the next annual election of directors.
Qualifications. The Board establishes minimum director qualification standards from time to time after receiving the recommendations of the Nominating and Governance Committee. To be considered as a director nominee, an individual must meet the minimum qualification standards set by the Board. Individuals will also be evaluated on their respective skills and expertise and the needs of the Board at the time. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the Board will have a majority of directors who meet the criteria for independence.
Term Limits. The Board does not believe it is in the best interest of SDRG or its stockholders to limit the number of terms that an individual may serve as a director on the Board. Directors who have served on the Board for an extended period of time have most likely developed valuable insight into SDRG’s business and operations, and could continue to make significant contributions toward the achievement of SDRG’s objectives and the enhancement of long-term shareholder value.
Service on Other Boards. The Board does not believe that it should set a specific limit on the number of other boards on which directors may serve. Service on the boards of other companies must comply with SDRG’s code of conduct and must not interfere with the director’s ability to fulfill his or her responsibilities as a member of SDRG’s Board. The nature of and involvement in a director’s service on other company boards will be taken into account in evaluating the suitability and performance of the individual director.
Material Change in Circumstances. The Board believes that any director who experiences a change in his or her professional circumstances that would materially affect their ability or qualifications to serve on the Board and discharge their duties should tender his or her resignation to the Board. The Board, after receiving input from the Nominating and Governance Committee, would then evaluate whether the Board should accept the resignation based on the circumstances.
Separation of Chairman and CEO Positions. SDRG has historically separated the positions of chairman of the Board and CEO. While the Board believes the separation of these two positions has served SDRG well, and intends to maintain this separation where appropriate and practicable, the Board does not believe that it is appropriate to prohibit one person from serving in these two positions.
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SDRG’SEXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
SDRG does not have a long-term incentive compensation plan. SDRG has no equity compensation plan.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation earned by SDRG’s executives during 2009 and 2008.
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Marc Hazout, President and Chief Executive Officer | | | 2009 | | $ | 288,000 | | | 0 | | | None | | $ | 288,000 | |
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*Travellers International Inc. (‘‘Travellers’’) received 1,000,000 restricted common shares valued at $0.6478/share, being Marc Hazout’s signing bonus with respect to his Employment Agreement. Travellers received another 1,000,000 restricted common shares valued at $0.6551/share in consideration for Marc Hazout successfully completed the transaction in Cerro las Minitas, Mexico. Marc Hazout is the sole director, officer and shareholder of Travellers.
On November 15, 2005, SDRG entered into an employment agreement with Marc Hazout. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Hazout shall be employed by SDRG for a term of five years, and is entitled to a base salary of $288,000 per year. Mr. Hazout is also entitled to a commission on sales generated by him consistent with SDRG’s commission policy for all sales personnel. Further, he is entitled to eight weeks paid holiday and fourteen personal days, sick leave, medical and group insurance, participation in pension or profit sharing plans of SDRG, and a car allowance of up to $3,000 per month. In the event of a termination of the employment agreement without cause by SDRG, he will be entitled to a severance payment equal to 100% of his remaining base salary, plus an amount equal to 75% of the base salary and full medical coverage for 12 months following the termination date. The employment agreement contains
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provisions prohibiting him from competing with SDRG or soliciting customers or employees from SDRG for a period of one year following the termination of his employment.
SDRG had no equity compensation plan in 2009.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Compensation Committee will annually review the compensation of non-executive Board members, and will make recommendations to the full Board. In making these recommendations, the committee should consider recommendations from SDRG’s management and independent compensation consultant and the following goals:
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| • | Board member compensation should be competitive with director compensation at other companies with a similar size and scope of SDRG; and |
| • | Board member compensation should align the directors’ interests with the interests of SDRG’s shareholders. |
| • | A director who is an employee of SDRG will not receive any additional compensation for serving as a director. |
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
Directors are reimbursed for any reasonable expenses incurred in the connection with attendance at board or committee meetings or any expenses generated in connection with the performance of services on the behalf of the company.
SDRG’s past policy has been to pay its non-management directors $500 in restricted common stock for each Board of Directors meeting attended. In addition, directors are reimbursed for any reasonable expenses incurred in the connection with attendance at Board or committee meetings or any expenses generated in connection with the performance of services on the behalf of SDRG. SDRG currently has FOUR directors, one of whom is also the chief executive officer of SDRG. SDRG is currently exploring acquisition possibilities. SDRG anticipates that its policy on director compensation will change when and if it makes a material acquisition.
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Director Summary Compensation Table
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Directors are reimbursed for any reasonable expenses incurred in the connection with attendance at board or committee meetings or any expenses generated in connection with the performance of services on the behalf of SDRG.
DESCRIPTION OF SDRG COMMON STOCK
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SDRG common stock is considered to be a “penny stock.” The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks.” Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on some national securities exchanges or quoted on NASDAQ, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in these securities is provided by the exchange or system). Prior to a transaction in a penny stock, a broker-dealer is required to: |
• | deliver a standardized risk disclosure document prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market; |
• | provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock; |
• | explain the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction; |
• | provide monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account; and |
• | make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. |
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These requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for SDRG’s stock, and investors may find it more difficult to sell their shares.
The authorized capital stock of SDRG consists of 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a $.001 par value per share. 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock have been authorized but none has been issued. Holders of shares of SDRG common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters to be voted on by the shareholders. Holders of SDRG common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. All of the outstanding shares of SDRG common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. Holders of common stock have no preemptive rights to purchase SDRG common stock. There are no conversion or redemption rights or sinking fund provisions with respect to the SDRG common stock.
COMPARISON OF STOCKHOLDERS’ RIGHTS.
The following is a summary of the material differences between (a) the current rights of GII’s stockholders under GII’s articles of incorporation and bylaws, (b) the current rights of NRI’s stockholders under NRI’s articles of incorporation and bylaws and (c) the current rights of SDRG stockholders under SDRG’s articles of incorporation and bylaws.
The following summary is not a complete statement of the rights of stockholders of the two companies or a complete description of the specific provisions referred to below. This summary is qualified by reference to GII’s, NRI’s and SDRG’s constituent documents.
Authorized Capital Stock
GII - - The total number of shares of common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, authorized for issuance is 500,000,000. As of April 13, 2010, 76,701,505 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding. The total number of shares of preferred stock, par value of $0.0001 per share, authorized for issuance is 10,000,000.
NRI – The total number of shares of common stock, no par value per share, authorized for issuance is unlimited. As of April 13, 2010, there were approximately 17,636,299 shares of NRI’s common stock issued and outstanding on record. CDS & CO., in Toronto, Ontario holds 10,171,860 shares of common stock of NRI which is 57% of the outstanding common stock.
SDRG - - The authorized capital stock of SDRG consists of 150,000,000 shares of common stock with a $.001 par value per share. As of January 21, 2010, the number of shares of SDRG common stock issued and outstanding was 92,397,686. 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock have been authorized but none has been issued.
Dividend Policy
GII– The GII common stock is junior to the GII preferred stock in the right to receive dividends. No dividends shall at any time be declared on GII common stock if the result of the payment of
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the dividend declared would be to impair the ability of GII immediately thereafter to redeem all of the issued and outstanding preferred stock.
NRI– The holders of the common stock of NRI are entitled to vote at all meetings of shareholders, to receive dividends and to receive the remaining property of the corporation upon dissolution.
SDRG - - In order that SDRG may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend, the Board of Directors of SDRG may fix, in advance, a record date, which shall not be more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating to the payment of any dividend.
Voting
GII – Each share of GII common stock is entitled to one vote.
NRI – Each share of NRI common stock is entitled to one vote.
SDRG– Each share of SDRG common stock is entitled to one vote. Directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors. Any other action shall be authorized by a majority of the votes cast except where applicable law prescribes a different percentage of votes. Voting need not be by ballot.
Number of Directors
GII -The number of Directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors of GII shall be three. GII’s Board of Directors currently consists of 3 Directors.
NRI – The number of Directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors of NRI shall be three. NRI’s Board of Directors currently consists of 3 Directors.
SDRG - - The number of Directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors of SDRG shall be five. SDRG’s Board of Directors currently consists of 4 Directors.
Term of Directors
GII - - Directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of the shareholders to hold office until the next annual meeting or special meeting of shareholders at which time a new Board of Directors of GII is elected. Each director, including a director elected to fill a vacancy, shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which elected and until a successor has been elected and qualified.
NRI– Directors elected at the annual meeting of stockholders hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors are elected and qualified.
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SDRG– Directors elected at the annual meeting of stockholders hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until their respective successors is elected and qualified.
Removal of Directors
GII– Directors may be removed by shareholders at an annual meeting or special meeting of shareholders at which time a new Board of Directors is to be elected. Such removal is accomplished by a new director receiving a plurality of the votes.
NRI– Directors may be removed by shareholders at an annual meeting or special meeting of shareholders at which time a new Board of Directors is to be elected. Such removal is accomplished by a new director receiving a plurality of the votes.
SDRG– Any one or more directors may be removed, with or without cause, by vote or written consent of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of SDRG entitled to vote for the election of directors.
Vacancies on the Board
GII –Directors may be elected in the manner prescribed by the provisions of Sections 78.320 through 78.335 of the General Corporation Law of Nevada. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to GII. Directors who are elected at an election of directors by stockholders, and directors who have been elected in the interim to fill vacancies and newly created directorships, shall hold office until the next election of directors by stockholders and until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation or removal. In the interim between elections of directors by stockholders, newly created directorships and any vacancies in the Board of Directors, including any vacancies resulting from the removal of directors for cause or without cause by the stockholders and not filled by said stockholders, may be filled by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by the sole remaining director. GII currently does not have any vacancies on its Board of Directors.
NRI –Vacancies shall be filled by the remaining directors. Directors elected by the Board to fill such vacancies will serve only until the next annual election of directors at the annual shareholders meeting. NRI currently does not have any vacancies on its Board of Directors.
SDRG –Vacancies in existing or new director positions may be filled by the vote of a majority of the remaining directors then in office, although less than a quorum, or by the sole remaining director. Directors elected by the Board to fill such vacancies will serve only until the next annual election of directors.
Annual Stockholders Meeting
GII –The annual meeting shall be held on the date and at the time fixed, from time to time, by the directors, provided, that the first annual meeting shall be held on a date within thirteen months after the organization of the corporation, and each successive annual meeting shall be
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held on a date within thirteen months after the date of preceding annual meeting. A special meeting shall be held on the date and at the time fixed by the directors.
NRI– The holders of the NRI common stock receive notices of and may attend and vote at all meetings of shareholders of NRI. The meetings of shareholders may be held in the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto and Province of Ontario.
SDRG –The annual meeting shall be held on the date and at the time fixed by the directors. When the directors shall fail to fix a place for the meeting, it shall be held at SDRG’s registered office. Written notice shall be given regarding each meeting.
Quorum for Stockholders Meetings
GII –A majority of the voting power, which includes the voting power that is present in person or by proxy, regardless of whether the proxy has authority to vote on all matters, constitutes a quorum at a meeting of stockholders for the transaction of business unless the action to be taken at the meeting shall require a greater proportion. The stockholders present may adjourn the meeting despite the absence of a quorum.
NRI– A majority of the voting power, which includes the voting power that is present in person or by proxy, regardless of whether the proxy has authority to vote on all matters, constitutes a quorum at a meeting of stockholders for the transaction of business unless the action to be taken at the meeting shall require a greater proportion. The stockholders present may adjourn the meeting despite the absence of a quorum.
SDRG –The holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock constitutes a quorum.
Stockholder Action by Written Consent
GII –Any action which, under any provisions of the laws of the Stale of Nevada or under the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation of GII or under GII’s by-laws may be taken at a meeting of the shareholders, may be taken without a meeting if a record or memorandum thereof be made in writing and signed by the holders of outstanding stock having no less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting for such purpose, and such record or memorandum be filed with the Secretary of GII.
NRI –Any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
SDRG –Any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders, may be taken
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without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing.
Amendment of Governing Documents
GII –GII reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in the articles of incorporation, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein granted subject to this reservation.
NRI –NRI requires shareholder approval.
SDRG –SDRG’s directors may amend the bylaws.
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
GII –The articles of incorporation contain provisions providing for the indemnification of directors and officers of GII as follows:
(a) GII shall indemnify any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party, of any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of GII), by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of GII, or is otherwise serving at the request of GII as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to the best interests of GII, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, has no reasonable cause to believe his conduct is unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding, by judgment, order, settlement, conviction upon a plea ofnolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not of itself create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith in a manner he reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of GII and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe the action was unlawful.
(b) GII shall indemnify any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party, to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of GII, to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of GII, or is or was serving at the request of GII as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in, or not, opposed to, the best interests of GII, except that no
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indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to GII, unless, and only to the extent that, the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability, but in view of all circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses which such court deems proper.
(c) To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of GII has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in Sections (a) and (b) above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorney’s fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith.
(d) Any indemnification under Section (a) or (b) above (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by GII only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the officer, director and employee or agent is proper in the circumstances, because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section (a) or (b) above. Such determination shall be made (i) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (ii) if such quorum is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (iii) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of stock entitled to vote and represented at a meeting called for purpose.
(e) Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding may be paid by GII in advance of the final disposition or such action, suit or proceeding, as authorized in Section (d) of this Article, upon receipt of an understanding by or on behalf of the director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount, unless it shall ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by GII.
(f) The Board of Directors may exercise GII’s power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of GII, or is or was serving at the request of GII as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not GII would have the power to indemnify him against such liability.
(g) The indemnification discussed above shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled.
NRI –NRI indemnifies its officers and directors from any personal loss or damage from any actions regarding the corporation which are performed in good faith. The indemnification does not apply to any directors’ or officers’
(a) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation of law,
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(b) acts or omissions that a director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer,
(c) approval of any transaction from which a director or officer derives an improper personal benefit,
(d) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s or officer’s duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing a director’s or officer’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders,
(e) acts or omissions that constituted an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s or officer’s duty to the corporation or its shareholders, or
(f) approval of an unlawful dividend, distribution, stock repurchase or redemption.
The indemnification would generally absolve directors and officers of personal liability for negligence in the performance of duties, including gross negligence.
SDRG– SDRG’s Certificate of Incorporation provides for indemnification of directors as follows: no director shall be personally liable to SDRG or its stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duty by such directors as a director. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, a director shall be liable to the extent provided by applicable law, (i) for breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to SDRG or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE OFFER
This offer is being made solely by this prospectus and the accompanying letter of transmittal. The offer is being made to all holders of shares of SDRG common stock. The Offeror is not aware of any jurisdiction where making the offer or tendering shares of SDRG in response to the offer would violate the laws of the jurisdiction. If the Offeror becomes aware of any jurisdiction in which making the offer or tendering shares of SDRG in response could violate applicable law, the Offeror will make a good faith effort to comply with any such law. If, after such good faith effort, the Offeror cannot comply with any such law, the offer will not be made to (nor any tenders be accepted from or on behalf of) the holders of shares of SDRG common stock in such jurisdiction
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EXPERTS
Accounting Matters
GII’s financial statements as of November 30, 2009 and 2008, and for the years then ended, have been audited by John Scholz, independent public accountant and are incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
NRI’s financial statements as of July 31, 2009 and 2008, and for the years then ended, have been audited by John Scholz, independent public accountant and are incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
GOG’s financial statements as of August 31, 2009 and 2008, and for the years then ended, have been audited by John Scholz, independent public accountant and are incorporated by reference into this prospectus.
Legal Matters
The validity of the shares of common stock offered pursuant to this prospectus will be passed on by Nannarone & McMurdo LLP, 511 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 800, New York, NY 10011.
INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows the registrant to “incorporate by reference” the information it files with them, which means that the Offeror can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this prospectus, and information that the Offeror files later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede previously filed information, including information contained in this document. GII and NRI incorporate by reference any future filings either will make with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act until this offering is completed.
The SEC also allows the information filed by the company being acquired to be incorporated by reference, which means that important information about SDRG can be disclosed to you by referring you to those documents. This information is also an important part of this prospectus. The documents listed below (SEC file No. 000-29657) are also incorporated by reference:
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| - | SDRG’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2010. |
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GRIT International Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Shareholders of
GRIT International Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet ofGRIT International Inc. as of February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficiency, and cash flows for the 3 months then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based upon our audits.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position ofGRIT International Inc. as of February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 3 months then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred significant operating losses in current year and also in the past. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
John Scholz CA
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Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada | Chartered Accountant |
June 4, 2010 | Licensed Public Accountant | |
| CPAB Registered |
| PCAOB Registered |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets |
As at February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009 |
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ASSETS |
Current | | | | | | | |
Cash (Notes 1 and 2) | | $ | 98,193 | | $ | 18,719 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 76,159 | | | 66,682 | |
Prepaid and sundry assets | | | 18,015 | | | 110,000 | |
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Investments(Note 3) | | | 107,500 | | | 107,500 | |
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Goodwill(Note 4) | | | 112,350 | | | 120,000 | |
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Capital Assets(Notes 1 and 5) | | | 1,442,611 | | | 1,450,989 | |
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LIABILITIES |
Current | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 242,464 | | | 110,808 | |
Goods and Services tax payable | | | 14,714 | | | 36,430 | |
Truck Loans (Note 6) | | | 31,307 | | | 56,270 | |
Loan payable, current portion (Note 7) | | | 40,000 | | | 40,000 | |
Mortgage payable, current portion (Note 8) | | | 65,812 | | | 69,790 | |
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Loan payable, net of current portion (Note 7) | | | 120,000 | | | 160,000 | |
Mortgage payable, net of current portion (Note 8) | | | 687,612 | | | 693,876 | |
Due to shareholder (Note 9) | | | 200,163 | | | 200,163 | |
Other loans payable (Note 10) | | | 210,000 | | | 210,000 | |
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CAPITAL |
Capital Stock (Note 11) | | | 747,790 | | | 747,790 | |
Deficit | | | (505,034 | ) | | (451,237 | ) |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations |
For the 3 months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 |
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Revenue | | $ | 304,543 | | $ | 313,026 | |
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Cost of Goods Sold | | | 141,137 | | | 130,418 | |
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Gross Profit | | | 163,405 | | | 182,608 | |
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Expenses | | | | | | | |
Accounting and legal | | | 2,399 | | | 4,966 | |
Advertising and promotion | | | 1,514 | | | 926 | |
Business fees and licenses | | | 10,600 | | | 1,460 | |
Property taxes | | | — | | | — | |
Insurance | | | 2,910 | | | 2,894 | |
Interest and bank charges | | | 1,148 | | | 2,082 | |
General and office | | | 8,218 | | | 1,312 | |
Equipment lease | | | 9,844 | | | 5,310 | |
Repairs and maintenance | | | 11,932 | | | 14,640 | |
Fuel, oil and gas | | | 1,686 | | | 3,196 | |
Telecommunications | | | 4,724 | | | 4,968 | |
Travel and entertainment | | | 13,213 | | | 6,585 | |
Utilities | | | 494 | | | 694 | |
Wages and salaries | | | 31,741 | | | 21,121 | |
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Operating income (loss) before the following: | | | 62,984 | | | 105,454 | |
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Interest (expense) income | | | (9,456 | ) | | (15,471 | ) |
Amortization | | | (41,085 | ) | | (27,225 | ) |
Management fee (expense) income | | | (66,240 | ) | | 120,612 | |
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Net Profit (Loss) | | $ | (53,797 | ) | $ | 183,370 | |
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Profit (Loss) Per Share | | $ | (0.0007 | ) | $ | 0.0024 | |
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Fully-Diluted Profit (Loss) per Share | | $ | (0.0007 | ) | $ | 0.0024 | |
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Consolidated Statements of Deficit |
For the 3 months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 |
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Deficit,Beginning of year | | $ | (451,237 | ) | $ | (344,640 | ) |
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Add: Extraordinary Item (Note *) | | | — | | | — | |
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Net profit (loss) | | | (53,797 | ) | | 183,370 | |
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Deficit,End of year | | $ | (505,034 | ) | $ | (161,270 | ) |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
For the 3 months ended February 28, 2010 and 2009 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
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Net profit (loss) | | $ | (53,797 | ) | $ | 183,370 | |
Adjustment for non-cash items: Amortization | | | 41,085 | | | 27,225 | |
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Changes in non-cash operating assets and liabilities | | | 161,748 | | | 161,224 | |
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Cash Provided by (Expended in) Operating Activities | | | 149,036 | | | 340,599 | |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
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Purchase of capital assets (net of disposals) | | | (34,163 | ) | | (613,937 | ) |
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Cash Provided by (Expended in) Investing Activities | | | (34,163 | ) | | (613,937 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | |
Issuance of common stock | | | — | | | 174,340 | |
Due to shareholder | | | — | | | (35,735 | ) |
Truck loans payable | | | (24,963 | ) | | 56,270 | |
Loans payable | | | — | | | 170,000 | |
Mortgage payable | | | (10,436 | ) | | (75,838 | ) |
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Cash Provided by (Expended in) Financing Activities | | | (35,399 | ) | | 289,037 | |
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NET CHANGE IN CASH | | | 79,474 | | | 15,699 | |
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CASH, Beginning of year | | | 18,719 | | | 133,968 | |
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CASH, End of year | | $ | 98,193 | | $ | 149,687 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
As at February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009 |
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1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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| Principles of Consolidation |
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| These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada and include the accounts of the Company, Grit International Inc. (a Nevada Corp) and its subsidiaries (all of which are Alberta, Canada based corporations) ENS Janitorial Services Ltd., Aaims Superior Storage Ltd., PCL Ventures Ltd., and Grit Canada Acquisitions Inc. |
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| Capital Assets and Amortization |
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| The Company records capital assets at historical cost and annually provides for amortization. Amortization rates are calculated to write off the assets over their estimated useful life as follows: |
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| Building | - | 4% declining balance |
| Fence | - | 10% declining balance |
| Equipment | - | 20% declining balance |
| Equipment - Computers | - | 30% declining balance |
| Equipment - Motorized | - | 30% declining balance |
| Parking Lot | - | 80% declining balance |
| Software | - | 100% declining balance |
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| Foreign Currency Translation |
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| The Company translates its foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rate prevailing at year-end. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historic rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at the time of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses are included in operations. |
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| Loss Per Share |
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| Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding during the year. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method. |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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| Cash and cash equivalents include cash on account and demand deposits. |
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| Measurement Uncertainty |
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| The preparation of financial statements 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 revenue and expenses during the year. Actual results would differ from those estimates. |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
As at February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009 |
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1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d) |
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| Future Income Taxes |
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| The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under the asset and liability method, future income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the tax and financial statement bases of assets and liabilities and for certain carry forward items. Future income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that the future income tax assets will be realized. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the year that includes the date of enactment or substantive enactment. |
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| The Company accounts for its stock option plan using the fair value method. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and expensed over the service period which equals the vesting period. There were no outstanding stock options. |
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| Investments are stated at cost less any provision for any other than temporary decline in market value. |
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2. | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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| The company has a $50,000 line of credit available at prime +1%, due on demand and interest payable monthly. The balance of this credit facility, included in the cash balance, as at November 30, 2009 is $18,000. |
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3. | INVESTMENTS |
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| These investments are in private companies and are stated at cost. |
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Tofty Equipment Inc. | | $ | 60,000 | |
Tiger Pacific Limited | | | 22,500 | |
Rackster Holdings Inc. | | | 25,000 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
As at February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009 |
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| In 2008 Aaims Superior Storage Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary, underwent a corporate reorganization, including its subsidiary Superior Car Wash. The result was an allocation to Goodwill in the amount of $153,155. Goodwill is amortized over 5 years on a straight-line basis. |
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Land | | $ | 425,000 | | $ | — | | $ | 425,000 | | $ | 425,000 | |
Building | | | 808,500 | | | 78,983 | | | 729,517 | | | 736,887 | |
Fence | | | 10,000 | | | 2,365 | | | 7,635 | | | 7,830 | |
Equipment | | | 85,526 | | | 42,247 | | | 43,279 | | | 45,554 | |
Equipment - Computers | | | 40,000 | | | 15,395 | | | 24,605 | | | 26,600 | |
Equipment - Motorized | | | 633,892 | | | 447,670 | | | 186,222 | | | 176,165 | |
Parking Lot | | | 40,000 | | | 13,647 | | | 26,353 | | | 32,953 | |
Software | | | 15,696 | | | 15,696 | | | — | | | — | |
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| Loan 1: 2004 Peterbuilt Model 379 – 36 month term repayable in monthly blended principal and interest payment of $2,800 at a fixed interest rate of 10.25%, maturing in February 2010. |
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| Loan 2: 2005 Peterbuilt Model 378 – 60 month term repayable in monthly blended principal and interest payment of $2,667 at a fixed interest rate of Prime + 2.75%, maturing in March 2010. |
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| Loan 3: 2006 Peterbuilt Model 378 –60 month term repayable in monthly blended principal and interest payment of $2,864 at a fixed interest rate of 8.35%, maturing in December 2010. |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
As at February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009 |
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8. | MORTGAGE PAYABLE |
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| In 2008 the company obtained a mortgage with the Royal Bank of Canada for $850,000. Repayable by consecutive monthly blended payments of $9,775 including interest, based on a 120 month amortization. Interest is payable at Royal Bank Prime + 4.05% and matures on September 4, 2010. The mortgage is secured by a general security agreement signed by the borrower, a collateral mortgage signed by the borrower in the amount of $1,000,000 providing a first charge on the property in question and a guarantee and postponement of a claim in the amount of $425,000 against the property. |
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9. | DUE TO SHAREHOLDER |
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| This loan is due to the shareholder(s) is non-interest bearing and has no fixed terms of repayment. |
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10. | OTHER LOANS PAYABLE |
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| These are loans were acquired by the company from unrelated parties, bear no interest and have no fixed term of repayment. The Company is currently in talks with these creditors to accept shares in exchange for a loan settlement. As of the date of this report, no agreement has been reached. |
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11. | CAPITAL STOCK |
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| The Company is authorized to issue 500,000,000 common shares. Common shares issued and fully paid are as follows: |
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Balance - November 30, 2008 | | | 48,545,000 | | $ | 573,450 | |
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Issuance of common stock | | | 28,156,505 | | | 174,340 | |
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Balance – Feb 28, 2010 & Nov 30, 2009 | | | 76,701,505 | | $ | 747,790 | |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
As at February 28, 2010 and November 30, 2009 |
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| STOCK OPTIONS |
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| As at February 28, 2010 there were no stock options outstanding |
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| The company maintains a share option plan (the “Plan”) for the benefit of management, directors, officers and employees. The Plan provides that the aggregate number of common shares available for issuance pursuant to options granted under the Plan is limited to 5,000,000 common shares. In general, the maximum number of common shares reversed for issuance in respect of any one individual may not exceed 5.0%, or in respect of insiders of the company, may not exceed 10.0% of the number of common shares issued and outstanding. |
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12. | COMPARATIVE FIGURES |
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| The comparative figures have been reclassified in order to agree with this quarters financial statement presentation. |
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13. | INTERNATION FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (IFRS): |
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| The CICA plans the convergence of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on a transition period ending in 2011. The Company expects this transition to have little effect on its accounting methods, presentation of financial information and information systems. During the next quarters, the Company will develop its internal implementation plan to meet the guidelines of the future reporting requirements. |
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Financial Statements of
NIREK RESOURCES INC.
For the six months ended January 31, 2010 and 2009
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
To the Shareholders of
Nirek Resources Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Nirek Resources Inc. as of January 31, 2010 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficiency, and cash flows for the period then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based upon our audits.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Nirek Resources Inc. as of January 31, 2010 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred substantial operating losses in current period and also in the past. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
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Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada | Chartered Accountant |
May 21, 2010 | Licensed Public Accountant |
| CPAB Registered |
| PCAOB Registered |
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NIREK RESOURCES INC.
Balance Sheet
As at January 31, 2010 and July 31, 2009
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Current assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 455 | | | 52,530 | |
Accounts receivable | | | 7,417 | | | 7,164 | |
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Mining claims and deferred exploration expenditures (Notes 2 and 3) | | | 58,368 | | | 60,565 | |
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Investment in Millstream Mines Ltd. (Note 4) | | | 160,000 | | | 160,000 | |
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Investment in Ofek Capital Corp. (Note 4) | | | 79 | | | 79 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | $ | 42,244 | | | 41,306 | |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | |
Capital stock (note 5) | | | 755,994 | | | 755,994 | |
Deficit | | | (571,919 | ) | | (516,962 | ) |
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Approved on behalf of the Board:
____signed________________________ “Abraham Arnold,Director”
____signed________________________ “Dave Coutts,Director”
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NIREK RESOURCES INC.
Statements of Earnings
For the six months ended January 31, 2010 and 2009
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Revenue | | $ | — | | | — | |
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Office and general | | | 3,724 | | | 2,569 | |
Travel | | | 12,983 | | | 4,738 | |
Shareholders’ information | | | — | | | 37,195 | |
Transfer agent’s fees and expenditures | | | 2,250 | | | 5,828 | |
Management and Directors fees | | | 25,000 | | | 25,200 | |
Professional fees | | | 11,000 | | | 21,203 | |
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Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (54,957 | ) | | (96,733 | ) |
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Net earnings (loss) per share | | $ | (0,0032 | ) | | (0,0056 | ) |
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Statements of Retained Earnings
For the six months ended January 31, 2010 and 2009
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Retained earnings (Deficit), beginning of year | | $ | (516,962 | ) | | (420,229 | ) |
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Net earnings (loss) | | | (54,957 | ) | | (96,733 | ) |
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Retained earnings (Deficit), end of year | | $ | (571,919 | ) | | (516,962 | ) |
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NIREK RESOURCES INC.
Statement of Cash Flows
For the six months ended January 31, 2010 and 2009
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Operating Activities: | | | | | | | |
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Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (54,957 | ) | | (96,733 | ) |
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Changes in non-cash working capital: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | (253 | ) | | 209,740 | |
Accounts payable | | | 938 | | | (113,312 | ) |
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Cash provided by (Expended in) Operating Activities | | | (54,272 | ) | | (305 | ) |
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Issuance of common shares | | | — | | | 147,750 | |
Investment in Ofek Capital Corp. | | | — | | | 79 | |
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Cash provided by (Expended in) Financing Activities | | | — | | | 147,829 | |
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Investment in Ofek Capital Corp. | | | — | | | (79 | ) |
Deferred exploration expenditures | | | (4,708 | ) | | (6,575 | ) |
Government grant | | | 6,905 | | | — | |
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Cash provided by (Expended in) Investing Activities | | | 2,197 | | | (6,654 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in cash | | | (52,075 | ) | | 140,870 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | | 52,530 | | | 2,007 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | | $ | 455 | | | 142,877 | |
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NIREK RESOURCES INC. Notes to Financial Statements
For the six months ended January 31, 2010 and 2009 |
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1. FUTURE OPERATIONS |
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| The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern which presumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. |
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| The Company is in the process of exploring its resource properties and has not yet determined whether the properties contain economically recoverable reserves. The recovery of the amounts shown for resource properties and the related deferred expenditures is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, confirmation of the Company’s interest in the underlying mining claims, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to complete the development, upon future profitable production and the support of the Company’s trade creditors. |
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| The financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments to the amount of assets and liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore, be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the ordinary course of business. |
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents |
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| Cash and cash equivalents include cash on account and demand deposits. |
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| Loss Per Share |
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| Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding during the year. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method. |
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| Use of Estimates |
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| The preparation of these financial statements, in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. |
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Notes to Financial Statements |
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES … continued |
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| Stock Based Compensation |
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| The Company accounts for its stock option plan using the fair value method. The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and expensed over the service period which equals the vesting period. The stock option expense for the year ended July 31, 2009 was $NIL (2008 -$NIL). |
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| Future Income Taxes |
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| The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, future tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Future tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under the asset and liability method, future income taxes are recognized for temporary differences between the tax and financial statement bases of assets and liabilities and for certain carry forward items. Future income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that the future income tax assets will be realized. The effect on future tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the year that includes the date of enactment or substantive enactment. |
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| Measurement Uncertainty |
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| The preparation of financial statements 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 revenue and expenses during the year. Actual results would differ from those estimates. |
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| Foreign Currency Translation |
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| The Company translates its foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the exchange rate prevailing at year-end. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated at historic rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange in effect at the time of the transaction. Exchange gains or losses are included in operations. |
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Notes to Financial Statements |
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES … continued |
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| Mining Claims and Deferred Exploration Expenditures |
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| Mining claims are carried at cost until they are brought into production at which time they are depleted on a unit-of-production basis. Exploration expenditures relating to mining claims are deferred until the properties are brought into production at which time they are amortized on a unit-of-production basis. The cost of claims abandoned or sold and the deferred exploration costs relating to claims abandoned or sold are charged to operations in the current year. |
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3. MINING CLAIMS AND DEFERRED EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES |
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| The Company holds an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Sarah Lake, Quebec Property, under a 3-year earn-in option agreement with payments (in both flow-through cash into the property and shares which will be restricted for 12 months) and a work commitment, outlined in the options terms as follows: |
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| Option Terms: 3-year option to earn 100% interest, less royalty. |
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| Work commitment: | Year 1 - $25,000 flow-through work in property |
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| | Year 2 - $25,000 flow-through work in property |
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| | Year 3 - $25,000 flow-through work in property |
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| Cash: | $10,000 on May 30, 2008 |
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| Shares: | April 1, 2008 – 30,000 shares |
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| | April 1, 2009 – 100,000 shares |
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| | April 1, 2010 – 100,000 shares |
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| | April 1, 2011 – 100,000 shares |
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Notes to Financial Statements |
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4. INVESTMENT IN MILLSTREAM MINES LTD. AND OFEK CAPITAL CORP.
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| On February 17, 2008 the company purchased 160,000 shares of Millstream Mines Ltd. At $1.00 per share. |
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| On October 10, 2008 the company received 395 shares of Ofek Capital Corp for 79 Shares of Nirek Resources Inc. |
5. CAPITAL STOCK
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| Balance, July 31, 2008 | | | 16,877,729 | | $ | 595,165 | |
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| Sale of common shares for cash | | | 125,000 | | | 147,750 | |
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| Value of common shares issued in consideration of mining claims | | | 130,000 | | | 13,000 | |
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| Issuance of common shares in exchange for shares of Ofek Capital Corp. | | | 79 | | | 79 | |
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| Balance, July 31, 2009 and January 31, 2010 | | | 17,132,808 | | $ | 755,994 | |
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Until 90 days after the date when the securities are sold, all dealers effecting transactions in the shares, whether or not participating in the distribution, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the obligation of dealers to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.
NIREK RESOURCES INC.
GRIT INTERNATIONAL INC.
Offer to Exchange
(i) 186,222 Shares of Common Stock
of
Nirek Resources Inc.;
(ii) 9,311,126 Shares of Common Stock
of
GRIT International Inc.;
(iii) 186,222 Silver Certificates
Issued by Nirek Resources Inc.
for Ten (10) Grams of Silver, Deliverable March 31, 2014; and
(iv) 186,222 Warrants
Issued by Nirek Resources Inc.
Exercisable on or before August 2, 2010 at a Cost of $190.00
for Ten (10) Grams of Gold, Deliverable March 31, 2014
For Shares of
Silver Dragon Resources Inc., Unrestricted Common Stock
On the Basis of an Exchange of one hundred (100) Silver Dragon Resources Inc. Shares for
(i) Fifty (50) GRIT International Inc. Shares of Common Stock;
(ii) One (1) Nirek Resources Inc. Share of Common Stock;
(iii) One (1) Nirek Resources Inc. Silver Certificate for Ten (10) Grams of Silver,
Deliverable March 31, 2014; and
(iv) One (1) Nirek Resources Inc. Warrant Exercisable on or before August 2, 2010
at a Cost of $190.00 for Ten (10) Grams of Gold, Deliverable March 31, 2014
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PART II - INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS |
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Item 20. | Indemnification of Directors and Officers |
Section 78.751 of the Nevada General Corporation Law provides generally and in pertinent part that a Nevada corporation may indemnify its officers and directors. This provision does not apply to the directors’ (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation of law, (ii) acts or omissions that a director believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director, (iii) approval of any transaction from which a director derives an improper personal benefit, (iv) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing a director’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders, (v) acts or omissions that constituted an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s duty to the corporation or its shareholders, or (vi) approval of an unlawful dividend, distribution, stock repurchase or redemption. This provision would generally absolve directors of personal liability for negligence in the performance of duties, including gross negligence.
The effect of this provision in GII’s and GOG’s articles of incorporation is to eliminate the rights of GII and GOG and their stockholders (through stockholder’s derivative suits on behalf of GII and GOG) to recover monetary damages against a director for breach of his fiduciary duty of care as a director (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior) except in the situations described in clauses (i) through (vi) above. This provision does not limit nor eliminate the rights of GII and GOG or any stockholder to seek non-monetary relief such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s duty of care. In addition, GII’s and GOG’s articles of incorporation provide that if Nevada law is amended to authorize the future elimination or limitation of the liability of a director, then the liability of the directors will be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the law, as amended. GII’s and GOG’s bylaws provide for indemnification of such persons to the full extent allowable under applicable law. These provisions will not alter the liability of the directors under federal securities laws.
A resolution by the NRI board of directors, dated January 25, 2010, was passed that indemnified its officers and directors from that date forward from any personal loss or damage from any actions regarding the corporation which are performed in good faith. This resolution does not apply to any directors’ or officers’ (i) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing and culpable violation of law, (ii) acts or omissions that a director or officer believes to be contrary to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders or that involve the absence of good faith on the part of the director or officer, (iii) approval of any transaction from which a director or officer derives an improper personal benefit, (iv) acts or omissions that show a reckless disregard for the director’s or officer’s duty to the corporation or its shareholders in circumstances in which the director or officer was aware, or should have been aware, in the ordinary course of performing a director’s or officer’s duties, of a risk of serious injury to the corporation or its shareholders, (v) acts or omissions that constituted an unexcused pattern of inattention that amounts to an abdication of the director’s or officer’s duty to the corporation or
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its shareholders, or (vi) approval of an unlawful dividend, distribution, stock repurchase or redemption. This provision would generally absolve directors and officers of personal liability for negligence in the performance of duties, including gross negligence.
The effect of this resolution is to eliminate the rights of NRI’s stockholders (through stockholder’s derivative suits on behalf of NRI) to recover monetary damages against a director for breach of his fiduciary duty of care as a director (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior) except in the situations described in clauses (i) through (vi) above. This resolution does not limit nor eliminate the rights of NRI or any stockholder to seek non-monetary relief such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s duty of care. This resolution provides for indemnification of such persons to the full extent allowable under Canadian federal and provincial laws and to the extent the provincial security regulator laws may apply. Canadian and Ontario laws would generally take precedence over any foreign jurisdictions laws or regulatory body rules.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling GII and NRI pursuant to the foregoing provisions, GII and NRI have been informed that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy and is therefore unenforceable.
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Item 21. | Exhibits and Financial Statements |
See the Exhibit Index which is incorporated herein by reference.
a. The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
1. To file, during any period in which it offers or sells securities, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933.
(ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set for the in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement.
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2. That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant will treat each post-effective amendment as a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
3. To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities that remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
4. Since the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use
5. That, for the purposes of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;
(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the Offering containing material information about the undersigned small business issuer or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned small business issuer; and
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the Offering made by the undersigned small business issuer to the purchaser.
b. The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for the purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that is incorporated by reference
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in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered herein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this registration statement, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
Additionally, the undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, Nirek Resources Inc., certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-4 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on June 11, 2010.
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| Nirek Resources Inc. |
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| /s/ Abraham Arnold |
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| Abraham Arnold |
| President |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons, in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Date: June 11, 2010 | /s/ Abraham Arnold (by power-of-attorney) |
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| Abraham Arnold |
| President |
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Date: June 11, 2010 | /s/ Ronald Haller (by power-of-attorney) |
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| Ronald Haller Secretary and Treasurer |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, GRIT International Inc., certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form F-4 and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on June 11, 2010.
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| GRIT International Inc. |
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| /s/ Lawrence Zeiben |
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| Lawrence Zeiben |
| President, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons, in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Date: June 11, 2010 | /s/ Lawrence Zeiben (by power-of-attorney) |
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| Lawrence Zeiben |
| President, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer |
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Date: June 11, 2010 | /s/ Lorne LaRochelle (by power-of-attorney) |
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| Lorne LaRochelle Chief Operations Officer and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit | Description |
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3.1 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Bylaws Guardians of Gold Inc. (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
3.2 | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Nirek Resources Inc. (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
3.3 | Amended and Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of GRIT International Inc. (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
4.1 | Specimen Common Stock Certificate of GRIT International Inc.* |
4.2 | Specimen Common Stock Certificate of Nirek Resources Inc.* |
4.3 | Form of Nirek Resources Inc. Silver Certificate (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
4.4 | Form of Nirek Resources Inc. Warrant with subscription form (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
4.5 | Form of Gold Certificate (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
5.1 | Opinion of Nannarone & McMurdo, LLP, as to the validity of the shares of GII common stock being offered.* |
5.2 | Opinion of John Spratley LLB, as to the validity of the shares of NRI common stock being issued and matters of Ontario law.* |
10.1 | Agreement, dated January 31, 2010, by and between Guardians of Gold Inc. and Nirek Resources Inc. |
21.1 | Subsidiaries of GRIT International Inc. (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
23.1 | Consent of John Scholz. |
23.2 | Consent of Nannarone & McMurdo, L.L.P. (included in Exhibit 5.1).* |
24.1 | Power of Attorney (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
99.1 | Notice of Guaranteed Delivery (previously filed on April 29, 2010) |
99.2 | Form of Letter of Transmittal |
*To be filed by amendment.
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