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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following table provides summary financial statement data as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. The financial statement data as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, has been derived from our audited financial statements. The results of operations for past accounting periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future accounting period. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” our financial statements and the related notes included in this prospectus, and the statements and related notes included in this prospectus.
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BALANCE SHEET | | As Of March 31, 2011 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 10,467 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 11,610 | |
Shareholder’s Deficit | | $ | (1,143) | |
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OPERATING DATA | | Year Ended March 31, 2011 | |
Revenue | | $ | 0.00 | |
Net Loss | | $ | (25,443) | |
Net Loss Per Share | | $ | ( 0.00) | |
RISK FACTORS
Please consider the following risk factors and other information in this prospectus relating to our business and prospects before deciding to invest in our common stock.
This offering and any investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below and all of the information contained in this prospectus before deciding whether to purchase our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed. The value of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Cascade considers the following to be the material risks for an investor regarding this offering. Cascade should be viewed as a high-risk investment and speculative in nature. An investment in our Common Stock may result in a complete loss of the invested amount. Please consider the following risk factors before deciding to invest in our Common Stock.
Risks Related to Our Business
We will need additional financing to expand our business plan.
We will require additional financing to initiate and sustain our business operations. We do not currently have any arrangements for additional financing and we can provide no assurance to investors that we will be able to find additional financing as required. Obtaining additional financing would be subject to a number of factors, including market prices for minerals, investor acceptance of our properties, and the general economic climate. These factors may make the timing, amount, terms or conditions of additional financing unfavorable to us. The most likely source of future funds would most likely be through the sale of additional equity capital and loans. Any sale of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders, while incurring additional debt may result in encumbrances on our property and future cash flows. The inability of Cascade to gain access to capital markets or obtain acceptable financing will have a material adverse effect upon the results of our operations and our financial condition. The proceeds from the sale of the securities offered in this registration statement will go directly to the Selling Stockholders holder and not to Cascade. As such, this offering might negatively affect our ability to raise needed funds through a primary offering of our securities in the future.
We have no proven reserves .
No proven reserves have been discovered at any of the exploration properties where we have mineral rights. Although we have geological reports and assay reports that indicate possible mineralized material on South Mountain and our other properties, the probability of any of the exploration properties ever having reserves that are commercially viable is remote. The failure to locate proved reserves at the exploration properties we own would render those properties valueless. If those mineral rights are found to be valueless, or if we run out of funds prior to discovering proved reserves at these locations, then we may have to cease operations, which would impair the value of our common stock to the point investors may lose their entire investment.
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Because there is no assurance when we will generate revenues, we may deplete our cash reserves and not have sufficient outside sources of capital to complete our exploration or mining programs.
We have not earned any revenues as of the date of this prospectus and have never been profitable. To date, we have been involved primarily in financing activities and limited exploration activities. We do not have an interest in any revenue generating properties. Prior to our being able to generate revenues, we will incur operating and exploration expenditures without realizing any revenues. We therefore expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. Our net loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 was $25,443 .
The auditor’s report states there is substantial doubt about the ability of Cascade to continue its operations as a going concern.
In their audit report dated June 7, 2011, our auditors have expressed an opinion that substantial doubt exists as to whether we can continue as an ongoing business. We are currently operating with working capital deficit of approximately $1,143 and have not yet generated any operating revenues. Our cash reserves will be used to primarily fund ongoing plans at our two mineral leases. However, our inability to generate revenues could eventually inhibit our ability to continue in business or achieve our business objectives. Therefore any purchaser of our shares may be investing in a company that will not have the funds necessary to develop its business strategies. In addition, because of this “going concern” opinion it may be more difficult to attract investors.
Because of the speculative nature of exploration of natural resource properties, there is substantial risk that we will not find commercially viable gold or silver ore deposits which would reduce our realization of revenues.
There is little chance that any of the claims we explore or acquire will contain commercially exploitable reserves of gold or silver minerals. Exploration for natural resources is a speculative venture involving substantial risk. Hazards such as unusual or unexpected geological formations and other conditions often result in unsuccessful exploration efforts. Success in exploration is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, quality of management, quality and availability of geological expertise and availability of exploration capital. Due to these and other factors, no assurance can be given that our exploration programs will result in the discovery of new mineral reserves or resources.
Although we have commenced business operations, we face a high risk of business failure.
We were incorporated on January 19, 2010 and to date have been involved primarily in organizational activities, the acquisition of the May claims and the Montana de Oro Claims and carrying out the first phase of the recommended exploration program on one of those claims. We have not earned any revenues as of the date of this prospectus. Potential investors should be aware of the difficulties normally encountered by new mineral exploration companies and the high rate of failure of such enterprises. The likelihood of success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays encountered in connection with the exploration of the mineral property that we plan to undertake. These potential problems include, but are not limited to, unanticipated problems relating to exploration, and additional costs and expenses that may exceed current estimates.
Prior to completion of our exploration stage, we anticipate that we will incur increased operating expenses without realizing any revenues. We therefore expect to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future. We recognize that if we are unable to generate significant revenues from development of the claims at our two locations, we will not be able to earn profits or continue operations. There is no history upon which to base any assumption as to the likelihood that we will prove successful, and it is doubtful that we will generate any operating revenues or ever achieve profitable operations. If we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our business will most likely fail.
If we are unable to hire and retain key personnel, we may not be able to implement our business plan.
We are substantially dependent upon the continued services of Bill Delahunte, our President, CEO and director. Similarly we are relying on the work and expertise of Todd Gano our COO and director . While Mr. Delahunte expects to spend 30 % of his time assisting our company and our business, there can be no assurance that his services will remain available to us. If Mr. Delahunte’s and Mr. Gano’s services are not available to us, we will be materially and adversely affected. While Mr. Delahunte considers his investment of time and money in our company of significant personal value, there is no assurance that he will continue to provide his services to us. Our success is also largely dependent on our ability to hire highly qualified personnel. This is particularly true in the highly technical business such as mineral exploration. Similarly our Chief Operating Officer and director Todd Gano has extensive experience in the mining industry and we need his help to carry through with our plan. These individuals are in high demand and we may not be able to retain the personnel we need.
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In addition, we may not be able to afford the high salaries and fees demanded by qualified personnel, or may lose such employees after they are hired. Failure to hire key personnel when needed, or on acceptable terms, to carry out our exploration and mining programs would have a significant negative effect on our business.
Our executive officers and directors control our business and may make decisions that are not in the best interests of minority stockholders.
One of our directors owns approximately 61% of the outstanding shares of our common stock. Accordingly, he will have a significant influence in determining the outcome of all corporate transactions or other matters submitted to the stockholders for approval, including election of directors, amendment of charter documents, mergers, consolidations, and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets. The interests of our executive officer and director may differ from the interests of the other stockholders and thus result in corporate decisions that are disadvantageous to other stockholders.
The probability of our mining prospects not showing commercially viable amounts of gold or silver ore deposits is great.
The probability of our exploration program identifying individual prospects having commercially significant reserves cannot be predicted. It is likely that the properties explored will not contain any commercially significant reserves. As such, substantial funds may be spent on exploration which may identify no claims having commercial development potential.
Mining operations are subject to extensive federal and state regulation, which increases the costs of compliance and possible liability for non-compliance.
Mining is subject to extensive regulation by state and federal regulatory authorities. State and federal statutes regulate environmental quality, safety, exploration procedures, reclamation, employees’ health and safety, use of explosives, air quality standards, pollution of stream and fresh water sources, noxious odors, noise, dust, and other environmental protection controls as well as the rights of adjoining property owners. We believe that we are currently operating in compliance with all known safety and environmental standards and regulations applicable to our Nevada properties. However, there can be no assurance that our compliance could be challenged or that future changes in federal or Nevada laws, regulations or interpretations thereof will not have a material adverse affect on our ability to resume and sustain exploration operations.
Compliance with corporate governance and public disclosure regulations may result in additional expenses.
Changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and new regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, are creating uncertainty for companies, which could result in compliance deficiencies. In order to comply with these regulations, we may need to invest substantial resources to comply with evolving standards, and this investment would result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities.
Our officers and directors have limited liability and have indemnification rights
Our Certificate of Incorporation and by-laws provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors against losses sustained or liabilities incurred which arise from any transaction in that officer’s or director’s respective managerial capacity unless that officer or director violates a duty of loyalty, did not act in good faith, engaged in intentional misconduct or knowingly violated the law, approved an improper dividend, or derived an improper benefit from the transaction.
Risks Related to Our Stock
We will need to raise funds through debt or equity financings in the future, which would dilute the ownership of our existing stockholders and possibly subordinate certain of their rights to the rights of new investors or creditors.
We may choose to raise additional funds in debt or equity financings if they are available to us on terms we believe reasonable to increase our working capital, strengthen our financial position or to make acquisitions. Any sales of additional equity or convertible debt securities would result in dilution of the equity interests of our existing stockholders, which could be substantial. Additionally, if we issue shares of preferred stock or convertible debt to raise funds, the holders of those securities might be entitled to various preferential rights over the holders of our Common Stock, including repayment of their investment, and possibly additional amounts, before any payments could be made to holders of our Common Stock in connection with an acquisition of the Company. Such additional debt, if authorized, would create rights and preferences that would be senior to, or otherwise adversely affect, the rights and the value of our Common Stock. Also, new investors may require that we and certain of our stockholders enter into voting arrangements that give them additional voting control or representation on our board of directors.
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We may engage in future acquisitions that dilute our stockholders and cause us to incur debt or assume contingent liabilities.
As part of our strategy, we expect to review opportunities to acquire or participate in the exploration of other mining properties that would complement our current exploration or mining program, or that may otherwise offer growth opportunities. In the event of any future acquisitions, we could:
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issue stock that would dilute current stockholders' percentage ownership;
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incur debt; or
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assume liabilities.
If a market for our Common Stock does not develop, shareholders may be unable to sell their shares and will incur losses as a result.
There is currently no market for our common stock and no certainty that a market will develop. We intend to have our securities quoted on the Over the counter Bulletin Board(OTCBB). For this to happen, we must contact an authorized OTCBB market maker for sponsorship of our securities on the OTCBB. Only authorized OTCBB market makers can apply to quote securities on the OTCBB. There is no guarantee, however, that our stock will become quoted on the OTCBB. If our common stock becomes quoted on the OTCBB and a market for the stock develops, the actual price of stock will be determined by prevailing market prices at the time of sale or by private transactions negotiated by the Selling Stockholders. If no market is ever developed for our shares, it will be difficult for shareholders to sell their stock. In such a case, shareholders may find that they are unable to achieve benefits from their investment.
Once publicly trading, the application of the “penny stock” rules could adversely affect the market price of our Common Stocks and increase shareholder transaction costs to sell those shares. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has adopted Rule 3a51-1 which establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, Rule 15g-9 require:
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that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and
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the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased
In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must:
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obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person; and
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make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.
The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form:
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sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and
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that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction.
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Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our stock.
USE OF PROCEEDS
The Common Stock offered by this prospectus are being registered for the account of the Selling Stockholders. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Common Stock by the Selling Stockholders. Please read “Selling Stockholders” for a list of the persons that will receive proceeds from the sale of common stock owned by them pursuant to this prospectus.
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DETERMINATION OF THE OFFERING PRICE
There has been no public market for our common shares. The price of the shares we are offering was arbitrarily determined at $0.05 per share. We believe that this price reflects the amount that a potential investor would be willing to pay to invest in our company at this initial stage of our development. Because we have no significant operating history and have not generated any revenues to date, the price of our common stock is not based on past earnings, nor is the price of our common stock indicative of the current market value of the assets owned by us. No valuation or appraisal has been prepared for our business and potential business expansion.
We arbitrarily determined the price and it bears no relationship whatsoever to our business plan, the price paid for our shares by our founders, our assets, earnings, book value or any other criteria of value. The offering price should not be regarded as an indicator of the future market price of the securities, which is likely to fluctuate.
MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
There is presently no public market for our Common Stock. We intend applying for the quoting of our Common Stock on the OTCBB upon effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms apart. However, there is no assurance that our Common Stock will be quoted on the OTCBB or, if quoted, that a public market will develop.
Holders of Our Common Stock
As of June 3, 2011, there were 31 holders of record of our Common Stock.
Dividend Policy
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock. We currently anticipate that we will retain all future earnings for the expansion and operation of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
We do not have any compensation plans under which equity securities are authorized for issuance.
Shares Issuable Upon Conversion of Convertible Debentures
We do not have any issued or outstanding convertible debentures or any other securities that are convertible into our Common Stock.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
General
We are pursuing a business strategy whereby we will invest in, explore and if warranted, conduct mining operations of our current mining properties. Currently, our principal assets include a 100% interest in six federal lode mining claims, known as the Montana de Oro 1 – 6, located in Esmeralda County, Nevada (the “Montana de Oro Claims”) and, also, in the Tokop area of Esmeralda County, Nevada, we have a 100% interest in four claims known as the(“May Claims”).
There is little possibility that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on the Montana de Oro Claims or the May claims. Mineral property exploration is typically conducted in phases. We have completed the first phase of the recommended exploration program on the Montana de Oro Claims. The program was finalized on February 23, 2011 by Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc. The first phase cost $8,000 which included the staking of the property. The exploration program was recommended by our geologist Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc., in its geological report dated September 30, 2010, based on his evaluation of the property, its history and the surrounding geological setting.
Our independent geologist is Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc.
Our plan of operation is to continue exploration work on the Montana de Oro Claims. There is no assurance that an economic mineral deposit exists on the Montana de Oro Claims. Even if we complete our proposed exploration program on the Montana de Oro Claims and we are successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we would have to spend substantial funds on further drilling and engineering studies before we will know if we have a commercially viable mineral deposit.
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Our mailing address is 1155 E Twain Ave, Suite 108, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169 and our telephone number is (702) 988-4233.
If our exploration program is not successful or if insufficient funds are available to carry out such exploration program, then we will not be able to execute our business plan.
Business
We are an “exploration stage” company engaged in the search and/or verification of ore deposits (reserves) in its property. Our business is to acquire and explore various mining properties located in the state of Nevada. While we currently plan to fund and conduct these activities ourselves, we may in the future outsource some of these activities through the use of various joint venture, royalty or partnership arrangements, pursuant to which other companies would agree to finance and carry out the exploration and possible future development programs on our mining properties. Our current plan will require the hiring of various mining employees to perform exploration and mining activities for our various mining properties.
Properties
Background and History
In September 2010 we retained Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc. to stake the mineral rights in the Montana de Oro Claims, at a cost of $8,000. This included the completion of a first phase of exploration.
Completion of a Phase 1 reconnaissance sampling program of the Montana do Oro Claims returned encouraging results for a potential economic silver deposit. The project consisted of the reconnaissance of historic prospects within the “Paymaster Zone” of the Good Hope (or White Wolf) mining district and the collection of 10 rock samples. Independent laboratory results confirmed field observations of elevated silver mineralization in the outcrops as six samples reported over 1.0 gram-per-ton of silver, three over 14 grams-per-ton silver, with a peak silver assay of 4,200 grams-per-ton (or 135 ounces-per-ton) silver. Multiple alteration suites were identified and all but one contained elevated silver, suggesting that a complex ore genesis contained elevated silver throughout its processes.
Well documented surface leaching of silver in the nearby Silver Peak and Palmetto mining districts confused early prospectors and it was only after subsurface exploration was conducted that the silver veins were discovered. The Phase 1 reconnaissance sampling included a property visit to collect representative samples. The site visit was conducted on September 28 and 29, 2010, whereupon ten samples were collected (MO 1-10). The MO 1-10 samples were submitted for assay to ALS Minerals in Sparks, Nevada and tested for gold (method: fire assay) and a suite of four other metals (Ag, Cu, Pb and Zn; method: acid digest).
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Sample Description | Au ppm | Ag ppm | Cu ppm | Pb ppm | Zn ppm |
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MO-1 | 0.007 | 2.0 | 242 | 11 | 114 |
MO-2 | <0.005 | 1.3 | 140 | 16 | 114 |
MO-3 | 0.124 | 15.8 | 72 | 609 | 4 |
MO-4 | <0.005 | <0.2 | 12 | <2 | 17 |
MO-5 | 0.014 | 9.9 | 231 | 57 | 36 |
MO-6 | <0.005 | <0.2 | 40 | 4 | 75 |
MO-7 | 0.007 | 0.2 | 38 | 21 | 18 |
MO-8 | 0.019 | 0.6 | 124 | 31 | 21 |
MO-9 | 0.061 | 4,200 | 5,440 | 17,200 | 4,200 |
MO-10 | <0.005 | 14.1 | 80 | 124 | 177 |
The assay results showed trace amounts of gold occurred in six of the ten locations sampled. The highest value of 0.124 ppm gold came from MO-3, which also showed a slight kick in lead of 609 ppm. This relationship between gold and lead is reported in other parts of the Silver Peak Range.
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Plan for Montana de Oro Claims
Phase 1 reconnaissance sampling program results are encouraging and suggest that high grade silver mineralization could occur at depth. The “Paymaster Zone” of the Palmetto mining district is noted for high grade silver veins. Coupled with strong silver and base metal mineralization, trace gold counterparts, the multiple vein sets carrying significant values, it has been recommended that a Phase 2 program be conducted and consider the following:
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Additional prospects are observed around the boundaries of the Montana do Oro lode claim block. These prospects should be sampled, assayed and acquired through additional claim staking if positive results are returned.
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Vicinity and local detailed geological mapping should be conducted with particular attention paid to the alteration suites.
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Conduct a detailed rock sampling program with between 100-200 samples to better define the alteration suites, their spatial distribution and level of surface mineralization.
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Map and sample underground workings paying specific attention of down dip attitudes of the mineralization for future drill targets.
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Begin the permitting process for subsurface mineral sampling through exploration test pits and/or dozer cuts. Planning should also address the possibility of using the disturbance in the anticipation of a future diamond drill program.
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Research land status of nearby claims for possible acquisition.
Industry Overview
The gold mining and exploration industry has experienced several factors recently that are favorable to us as described below. The spot market price of an ounce of gold has increased from a low of $253 in February 2001 to a high of $1,420 in April of 2011. This current price level has made it economically more feasible to produce gold as well as made gold a more attractive investment for many.
By industry standards, there are generally four types of mining companies. We are considered an “exploration stage” company. Typically, an exploration stage mining company is focused on exploration to identify new, commercially viable gold and silver deposits. “Junior mining companies” typically have proven and probable reserves of less then one million ounces of gold, generally produces less then 100,000 ounces of gold annually and / or are in the process of trying to raise enough capital to fund the remainder of the steps required to move from a staked claim to production. “Mid-tier” and large mining (“senior”) companies may have several projects in production plus several million ounces of gold in reserve.
Generally gold reserves have been declining for a number of years for the following reasons:
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The extended period of low gold prices from 1996 to 2001 made it economically unfeasible to explore for new deposits for most mining companies.
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The demand for and production of gold products have exceeded the amount of new reserves added over the last several consecutive years.
Reversing the decline in lower gold reserves is a long term process. Due to the extended time frame it takes to explore, develop and bring new production on line, the large mining companies are facing an extended period of lower gold reserves. Accordingly, junior companies that are able to increase their gold reserves more quickly should directly benefit with an increased valuation.
Additional factors causing higher gold prices over the past two years have come from a weakened United States dollar. Reasons for the lower dollar compared to other currencies include the historically low US interest rates, the increasing US budget and trade deficits and the general worldwide political instability caused by the war on terrorism and the economic downturn.
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Competition
Of the four types of mining companies, we believe junior companies represent the largest group of gold companies in the public stock market. All four types of mining companies may have projects located in any of the gold producing continents of the world and many have projects located near our Montana de Oro Claims in Nevada. Most of our competitors have greater exploration, production, and capital resources than we do, and are able to compete more effectively in any of these areas. Our inability to secure capital to fund exploration and possible future production capacity, would establish a competitive cost disadvantage in the marketplace, which would have a material adverse effect on our operations and potential profitability.
Employees
As of June 9, 2011, we have two part time employees. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Operation Officer provide service to us on an as-needed basis.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We do not own or lease any property. We currently maintain our corporate offices at 1155 E Twain Ave, Suite 108, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, which is located in offices leased by an affiliate of Mr. Delahunte, our President. Mr. Delahunte provides us with this space at no cost to the Company. We believe that the current office space is adequate for our current operations and we do not anticipate that we will require any additional office space in the foreseeable future.
Montana de Oro Claims
Description, Location and Access
The Montana de Oro Claims are located on the Bureau of Land Management lands, Esmeralda County, Nevada, at White Wolf Canyon. Access to the mining claims includes 6.2 miles on dirt roads that are in fair condition. A 4-wheeled drive vehicle is recommended.
Physiography
The elevation of the Montana de Oro 1-6 Claims range from 6,000 feet to 6,500 feet. The claims occupy a series of moderately steep slopes that are separated by a number of washes. The claimed land includes ridge crests, slopes and washes. Vegetation consists of arid, high-elevation plants predominantly sagebrush and various cacti. Historic workings are dotted throughout the claim block and consist of numerous mining pits, scrapes, shafts, and tunnels. Some digs have been excavated more than 30 feet deep and some of the tunnels extend into the rock to more than 70 feet. Several two-track dirt roads help to gain access around the claims.
Title to the Montana de Oro Claims
The Montana de Oro Claims consist of six located mineral claims in one contiguous, 3 x 3 group comprising 120 acres. A “mineral claim” refers to in this case a 20 acre section of land over which a title holder owns rights to explore the ground and subsurface, and extract minerals.
Claims details are as follows:
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Claim Name | Area | Expiry Date |
Montana de Oro #1 | White Wolf Canyon | September 1, 2011* |
Montana de Oro #2 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
Montana de Oro #3 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
Montana de Oro #4 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
Montana de Oro #5 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
Montana de Oro #6 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
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In order to maintain a mining claim in Nevada in good standing, the claim holder must, on or before September 1 in each year, perform annual work having a minimum of $100 per claim, or pay to the
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management an annual maintenance fee of $140 per claim. The annual maintenance fees for the Montana de Oro Claims are paid through August 31, 2011.
Geological Report
We have obtained a first phase geological report dated February 23, 2011 on the Montana de Oro Claims that was prepared by Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc. The geological report summarizes details concerning the Montana de Oro Claims and makes a recommendation for further exploration work.
Glossary
In this section, the following geological terms have the indicated meaning:
Argentite – a valuable silver ore consisting of silver sulfide.
Azurite – a blue mineral consisting of copper hydroxyl carbonate.
Barite – a yellow, white or colorless crystalline mineral of barium sulfate.
Breccia - a clastic sedimentary rock that is composed of large (over two millimeter diameter) angular fragments.
Calcite– a white or colorless mineral consisting of calcium carbonate.
Cerussite – a mineral consisting of lead carbonate that is an important source of lead.
Chalcocite – a dark grey mineral that is an important ore of copper.
Druzyquartz – a thin layer of quartz crystals covering the surface of a host stone.
Formation - the fundamental unit of similar rock assemblages used in stratigraphy.
Galena – a bluish, grey or black mineral of metallic appearance, consisting of lead sulfide.
Hornfel – a nonfoliated metamorphic rock that is typically formed by contact metamorphism around igneous intrusions.
Igneous – having solidified from lava or magma.
Malachite – a bright green mineral consist of copper hydroxyl carbonate.
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Monzonite - An igneous rock composed chiefly of plagioclase and orthoclase, with small amounts of other minerals.
Outcrop - An exposure of bedrock.
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Pluton – A body of intrusive igneous rock.
Siderite – a yellowish to brownish, semi-hard mineral that is a valuable ore of iron.
Siliceous – of, containing, or like silica; growing in soil that has a large proportion of silica in it.
Smithsonite – a yellow, grey or green mineral consisting of zinc carbonate typically occurring as crusts or rounded masses.
Tertiary -from 63 million to 2 million years ago.
Thrust fault- a geological fault in which the upper side appears to have been pushed upward by compression.
Geological Setting and Mineralization
Geological mapping was not conducted for the Phase 1 project; however, research and observations noted basic geological relationships. Rocks in the White Wolf Canyon area consist of a package of Lower Cambrian sedimentary rocks of the Poleta Formation that have been intruded by plutonic rocks. The Poleta Formation consists of interstratified quartzite, limey sandstone, sandy limestone and limestone, with occasional interbeds of siltstone. These rock types generally make good host rocks for mineralization. Bedding generally strikes northwest and parallel to range front ridgeline, and dips steeply to the southwest. Folding is both local and regional. Although no large-scale faults were seen on the Montana do Oro Claims, a short distance away to the east is a large reverse fault that brings sedimentary rocks adjacent to the deep-seated plutonic rocks. The thickness of the sedimentary package at White Wolf Canyon is not well understood at this time but is believed to be on the order of several hundred feet or more.
Rocks of the White Wolf Canyon area have been intruded by the quartz monzonite Palmetto pluton. It is not exposed on the Montana do Oro Claims but as discussed above, outcrops occur a short distance away to the north and west. The intrusion was the driving source for the alterations and mineralizations seen throughout the property and, therefore, probably occurs at some depth below the sedimentary rocks.
Numerous small prospects, digs and shafts explore alterations around White Wolf Canyon. The Montana do Oro Claims were originally laid out to maximize the coverage of these prospects on the eastern side of the wash. Several other prospects occur nearby and were not visited. Many of the historic workings are shallow or were excavated to a few tens of feet below the surface. A bulldozer was used to explore some of the alterations at various locations around the claim block, probably vintage 1980s.
Multiple alteration sites were observed during the reconnaissance sampling procedures and are summarized as follows with the respective sample numbers:
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a strong iron oxide veining that is accompanied by minor quartz veining (MO-1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8);
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moderate oxide veining with breciated milky white quartz (MO-3);
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strong iron oxide veining and multiple-phased quartz veining with visible precious and base metal mineralization (MO-9);
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massive milky white quartz veining with intense brecciation (MO-10); and
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widespread hornfels (MO-6).
The quartz associated with the oxide veining is usually milky white and often shows several phases of brecciation and remineralization. Sometimes the iron oxides are impregnated with thin druzy quartz veinlets and remnant iron sulfides can be seen trapped within the siliceous matrix. Calcite, barite and siderite are among the gangue minerals. High grade mineralization is often associated with black “chicken-pox” cubes within the oxide alteration halos.
Located in the southern portion of the Montana de Oro 6 Claims is a vein with strong iron oxides containing multiple-phased quartz veining and visible precious and base metal mineralization. Early prospectors explored it with a coyote hole and shaft to unknown horizontal and vertical depths. They exposed a vein that strikes east-west and dips steeply to the southwest. The length of the vein was not determined. Several phases of brecciation and remineralization were observed, giving the rocks a sugary texture with blue, green and gray-black appearance from the silver, copper, lead and zinc minerals. Observed ore
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minerals were argentite, cerussite, malachite, azurite, galena, smithsonite and chalcosite. The cerussite showed evidence of being leached where exposed.
With the exception of the massive hornfels alteration suite, all of the alterations were associated with veins. Multiple vein-sets were observed, some of which coalesce along strike. Where veins crossed sedimentary boundaries, sometimes “mushrooming” of the alteration halo was observed, such as at sample location MO-2.
Exploration History
The Montana do Oro Claims are located between the Silver Peak and Palmetto mining districts in the smaller and little known Good Hope or White Wolf mining district. Well-documented surface leaching of silver in the Silver Peak and Palmetto mining districts confused early prospectors and it was only after subsurface exploration was conducted that the rich silver veins were discovered.
Discovered in 1863, Silver Peak is one of the oldest mining districts in Nevada and has produced substantial amounts of silver, gold, and other minerals. The original Silver Peak District is divided into two sub-districts based on differences in economic geology: Red Mountain and Mineral Ridge. In the Red Mountain sub-district, silver was produced from mid-Pliocene veins in Tertiary volcanic rocks (Nivloc, Mohawk, and Sixteen-to-One mines). The Nivloc (discovered in 1907) ran a large-scale operation from 1937 to 1943 at a grade of 11 ounces-per-ton silver and 0.05 ounces-per-ton gold. The Mohawk (1920) produced during the 1950’s at an average grade of 22.5 ounces-per-ton silver. The Sixteen-to-One produced one million tons grading 8.0 ounces-per-ton silver and variable gold from 1982 to approximately 1985. A small operation has been running in the last few years by an unknown operator. The Mineral Ridge sub-district produced 629,000 ounces gold from quartz veins, masses, and disseminations through the 1930’s, mostly from the Mary and Drinkwater deposits.
The Good Hope Mining District is a northern extension of the Palmetto mining district. The mineral deposits largely contain of silver, gold and lead and minor amounts of copper, zinc and tungsten. Most of the deposits are located in a 4-mile wide belt of vein-like structures near the Palmetto pluton known as the “Paymaster Zone”. The Montana do Oro Claims are located at the northern end of this zone. The two prominent mines of the Palmetto mining district are the Palmetto and McNamara mines and although production records for the district are poor, the Palmetto Mine is said to have produced more than $6.5 million of silver. Palmetto Mine was owned by Golden Odyssey between 2006 and 2007, whereupon they conducted an exploratory drill program and produced a summary report that recommended advancement of the project. The DSCL, LLC company currently owns the Palmetto Mine and its mining status is unknown.
There was no major ore production from the Good Hope mining district. Two small producing mines were the Good Hope and the Lookout. Both have moderate-sized ore dumps and waste piles, suggesting substantial depths to the underground workings. There are dozens of small prospects and digs throughout the district, some of which have been explored with a backhoe and/or bulldozer.
Compliance with Government Regulation
We will be required to comply with all regulations, rules and directives of governmental authorities and agencies applicable to the exploration of minerals in the United States generally, and in Nevada specifically.
We will have to sustain the cost of reclamation and environmental mediation for all exploration and development work undertaken. The amount of these costs is not known at this time as we do not know the extent of the exploration program that will be undertaken beyond completion of the currently planned work programs. Because there is presently no information on the size, tenor, or quality of any resource or reserve at this time, it is impossible to assess the impact of any capital expenditures on earnings or our competitive position in the event a potentially economic deposit is discovered.
If we enter into production, the cost of complying with permit and regulatory environment laws will be greater than in the exploration phases because the impact on the project area is greater. Permits and regulations will control all aspects of any production program if the project continues to that stage because of the potential impact on the environment. Examples of regulatory requirements include:
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Water discharge will have to meet water standards;
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Dust generation will have to be minimal or otherwise re-mediated;
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Dumping of material on the surface will have to be re-contoured and re-vegetated;
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An assessment of all material to be left on the surface will need to be environmentally benign;
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Ground water will have to be monitored for any potential contaminants;
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The socio-economic impact of the project will have to be evaluated and if deemed negative, will have to be re-mediated; and
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There will have to be an impact report of the work on the local fauna and flora.
Because there will not be any appreciable disturbance to the land during the phase one and phase two exploration programs on the Montana de Oro property, we will not have to seek any government approvals prior to conducting exploration.
May Claims
Description, Location and Access
The May Claims are located on the Bureau of Land Management lands, Esmeralda County, Nevada, near Tokop Nevada. Access to the mining claims includes a 2.5 mile drive straight west of Tokop on dirt roads that are in fair condition.
Physiography
The elevation of the May claims range from 6,600 feet to 6,800 feet.
Title to the May Claims
The May Claims consist of 4 located mineral claims in one contiguous, 2 x 2 group comprising 80 acres.
Claims details are as follows:
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Claim Name | Area | Expiry Date |
May #1 | Tokop | September 1, 2011* |
May #2 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
May #3 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
May #4 | “ | September 1, 2011* |
No work program has been carried out on this property to date.
Raw Materials
The raw materials for our exploration program will be items including camp equipment, sample bags, first aid supplies, groceries and propane. All of these types of materials are readily available in Nevada from a variety of suppliers.
Research and Development Expenditures
Other than the cost of our Phase I reconnaissance sampling program, we have not incurred any other research expenditures.
Subsidiaries
We do not have any subsidiaries.
Patents and Trademarks
We do not own any patents or trademarks.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
This prospectus includes “forward-looking” statements about future financial results, future business changes and other events that haven’t yet occurred. For example, statements like we “expect,” “anticipate” or “believe” are forward-looking statements. Investors should be aware that actual results may differ materially from our expressed expectations because of risks and uncertainties about the future. We do not undertake to update the information in this prospectus if any forward looking statement later turns out to be inaccurate. Details about risks affecting various aspects of our business are discussed throughout this prospectus and should be considered carefully.
Plan of Operation for the Next Twelve Months
Certain key factors that have affected our financial and operating results in the past will affect our future financial and operating results. These include, but are not limited to additional funding or the utilization of other venture partners that will be required to fund exploration, research, development and operating expenses on the Montana de Oro Claims when and if such activity is commenced on these claims. In the past we have been dependent on funding from the private placement of our securities as well as loans from related and third parties as the sole sources of capital to fund operations.
The first phase of our recommended exploration program on the Montana de Oro Claims was carried out by Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc., at a cost of $8,000. Our plan of operation for the twelve months following the date of this prospectus is to carry out the second phase of the recommended exploration program. This program may consist of acquiring additional prospects contiguous to the Montana de Oro Claims and sampling, assaying those claims, as well as geological mapping, a detailed rock sampling program and map and sample underground workings for future drill targets. Phase 2 is estimated to cost of between $20,000 to $30,000 which we plan to carry out when financing allows. The exploration program was recommended by Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc., in its geological report dated February 23, 2011, based on their evaluation of the property, its history and the surrounding geological setting.
The scope of work for the Phase 1 reconnaissance sampling included visiting the property to collect representative samples of historic mining prospects. The site visit was conducted in September 2010, at which time ten samples were collected. The staking of the lode mining claims was carried out in September 2010 and the documentation was presented in a first phase report dated February 23, 2011.
We will require additional funding in order to proceed with additional exploration on Montana de Oro Claims. Weanticipate that additional funding will be in the form of equity financing from the sale of our common stock or from director loans. We do not have any arrangements in place for any future equity financing or loans.
In addition to exploration costs we will incur salary expenses for Mr. Delahunte and Mr. Gano. These will total $54,000 for the year. If the Company cannot afford to pay these salaries the salaries will be accrued. In addition, we anticipate spending an additional $40,000 on administrative fees, legal and accounting fees, including fees payable in connection with the filing of this registration statement and complying with future SEC reporting obligations. Total expenditures over the next 12 months are therefore expected to be approximately $125,000.
Results of Operations
Our current business strategy is to invest in, explore and if warranted, conduct mining operations of our current mining properties and other mineral producing properties. Currently, our principal assets include the Montana de Oro Claims, located in western Esmeralda County, Nevada and the May claims also located in Esmeralda County near Tokop, Nevada.
Inception (January 19, 2010) through the year ended March 31, 2011
We have not earned any revenues since our incorporation on January 19, 2010 to March 31, 2011. We do not anticipate earning revenues unless we enter into commercial production on the Montana de Oro Claims or the May claims which is doubtful at the moment. We are currently in the preliminary exploration stage of our business and can provide no assurance that we will discover any economic mineralization on our claims.
We incurred no operating expenses from our inception on January 19, 2010 to March 31, 2010 compared to expenses of $25,443 for the year ended March 31, 2011. These operating expenses were comprised of general and administrative costs of $15,764 and mineral exploration costs of $9,679.
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Our primary sources of operating capital have been debt and equity financings. Due to our continuing losses from business operations, the independent auditor’s report dated June 7, 2011, includes a “going concern” opinion relating to the fact that our continuation is dependent upon obtaining additional working capital either through revenues or through outside financing. As of March 31, 2011, we might not be able to establish or sustain our mineral exploration or mining program.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Since our inception, we have financed our cash requirements from cash generated from the sale of common stock and by unsecured loans from our president Mr. Delahunte. Mr. Delahunte has advanced an aggregate of $11,610 during the year ended March 31, 2011. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and have no specific terms for repayment
Our principal sources of liquidity as of March 31, 2011 consisted of $10,467 in cash. Since inception through to and including March 31, 2011, we raised $21,000 through a private placement of our common stock.
The first phase of exploration on the Montana de Oro Claims was completed by Advanced Geologic Exploration, Inc. on February 23, 2011. Should financing allow we plan to carry out the second phase of exploration in the fall of 2011. The financing for this second phase could come from further equity financing or could come from the further lending of funds from Mr. Delahunte, our President. There are no assurances that we will be able to achieve further sales of our Common Stock or any other form of additional financing. If we are unable to achieve the financing necessary to continue our plan of operations, then we will not be able to continue our exploration of our mineral claims and our venture will fail.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Critical accounting estimates were arrived at and considered on the basis of significant accounting policies applied as follows:
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Because a precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of financial statements for a period necessarily involves the use of estimates which have been made using careful judgment. Actual results may vary from these estimates.
Our financial statements have, in management’s opinion, been properly prepared within the framework of the significant accounting policies summarized below:
Exploration Stage Company
We comply with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 915 “Development Stage Entities” for our characterization of our company as pre-exploration stage.
Mineral Properties
Mineral property acquisition costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 930. Mineral property exploration costs are expensed as incurred. When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs incurred to develop such property are capitalized. To date, we have not established any reserves on our mineral properties.
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Income Taxes
We use the assets and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740 “Accountingfor Income Taxes”. Under the assets and liability method of ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Our policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. We had no accrual for interest or penalties on our balance sheet and we have not recognized interest and/or penalties in our statement of operations.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
We report basic loss per share in accordance with the ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share has not been provided as it would be antidilutive.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings. Our address for service of process in Nevada is 1155 E Twain Ave, Suite 108, Las Vegas, NV, 89169.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
The following table sets forth information about our directors and officers
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Name | Age | Position and office Presently Held | Director Since |
William Delahunte | 53 | Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director | January, 2010 |
Todd Gano | 49 | Chief Operating Officer, Director | February, 2011 |
Biographical information:
Set forth below is a brief description of the background and business experience of our sole executive officer and director for the past five years.
William Delahuntehas served as our Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary/Treasurer and has been a director since our inception in January, 2010. Mr. Delahunte has a long history in the mining industry. From 1989 to 2005 he has worked for a variety of mining companies including Orion Partners Ltd. of Barstow California and Shadow Mountain Gold of Cima California and also Kinney Limestone Ltd. There he was involved in the running of a number of pilot plants involving gold production and iron ore production. Since 2005 Mr. Delhunte has worked as a consultant, staking claims, mapping mining areas and taking samples for numerous mining companies that want work done in the state of Nevada. He has never been a director or officer of a public company. He is also is a senior crane operator for Las Vegas Paving Inc. and has been since 2005.
Todd Gano has served as our Chief Operating Officer and has been a director since March, 2011. Mr. Gano also brings a wealth of mining experience to the company. He has worked for a number of producing mining companies in the past and for the last 11 years has worked as a heavy equipment operator for Esmeralda County in Nevada. His experience like our president’s includes work in the area of staking, drilling and production as it relates to pilot plant operations.
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Term of Office
Our directors are appointed for a one-year term to hold office until the next annual general meeting of our shareholders or until there successors are elected or appointed in accordance with our bylaws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and at the discretion of the board.
Significant Employees
We have no significant employees other than our sole officer and director described above.
Conflicts of Interest
We do not have any written procedures in place to address conflicts of interest that may arise between our business and the future business activities of our officers and directors.
Committees of the Board of Directors
We do not presently have a separately constituted audit committee, compensation committee, nominating committee, executive committee or any other committees of our board of directors. As such, Mr. Delahunte and Mr. Gano, sitting as the board of Directors, act in those capacities.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
We do not have an “audit committee financial expert.” We believe that the cost related to retaining such a financial expert at this time is prohibitive. Further, because we are in the development stage of our business operations, we believe that the services of an audit committee financial expert are not warranted at this time.
Role and Responsibilities of the Board
The Board of Directors consisting of our two directors oversees the conduct and supervises the management of our business and affairs pursuant to the powers vested in it by and in accordance with the requirements of theRevised Statutes of Nevada.The Board of Directors will hold occasional meetings to consider particular issues or conduct specific reviews whenever deemed appropriate.
The Board of Directors considers good corporate governance to be important to the effective operations of the Company. Our directors are elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders and serve until their successors are elected or appointed. Officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
There is no family relationships among our directors or executive officers.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The table below summarizes all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our officers or directors. sole executive officer, by any person for all services rendered in all capacities to us for the fiscal period from our inception on January 19, 2010 to March 31, 2011.
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Name and principal position | Year | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation ($) | Change in Pension and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings ($) | All Other Compensation ($) | Total ($) |
William DelahuntePresident, CEO, Sec., & CFO | Jan. 19, 2010(incep-tion) thru March 31, 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Option Grants Table .There were no individual grants of stock options to purchase our common stock made to the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table for the period from inception through March 31, 2011.
Aggregated Option Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Option Value Table . There were no stock options exercised since inception through March 31, 2011 by the executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table.
Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) Awards Table .There were no awards made to a named executive officers in the last completed fiscal year under any LTIP
Compensation of Directors
Directors are permitted to receive fixed fees and other compensation for their services as directors. The Board of Directors has the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No amounts have been paid to, or accrued to, directors in such capacity.
Employment Agreements
The Company has no written employment agreements with its officers or directors, however commencing April 1, 2011, the Board has agreed to pay its President $1,000 per month, if the funds are available and if not, then to accrue such $1,000. This agreement may be terminated at any time by the Company without any liability to the Company for such termination.
Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or Other Retirement Plans
We do not have a defined benefit pension plan or profit sharing or other retirement plan.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following tables set forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our securities as of March 31, 2011 by (i) each person who is known by us to own beneficially more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of each class of our voting securities, (ii) each of our directors and executive officers, and (iii) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. We believe that each individual or entity named has sole investment and voting power with respect to the securities indicated as beneficially owned by them, subject to community property laws, where applicable, except where otherwise noted:
As of March 31, 2011, 67,500,000 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding
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Title of Class | Name and Address of Beneficial Owner(1) | Amount of Shares Beneficial Owned | Percent of class |
Common stock | William Delahunte | 41,250,000 | 61.1% |
Common Stock | Todd Gano | -0- | -0- |
Common stock | All officers and directors as a group (2) | 41,250,000 | 61.1% |
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(1) The addressfor each of the beneficial owners identified is 1155 E. Twain Ave., Suite 108, Las Vegas, NV 89169
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
None of the following parties has, since our date of incorporation, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction with us or in any presently proposed transaction that has or will materially affect us:
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Any of our directors or officers;
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Any person proposed as a nominee for election as a director;
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Any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 10% of the voting rights attached to our outstanding shares of common stock;
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Our promoter, William Delahunte;
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Any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing persons, except as follows:
(a)
our President, promoter and director, William Delahunte:
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advanced the sum of $11,610 in related party loans as of March 31, 2011.
(ii)
was issued 41,250,000 common shares (post split) for $3,300 of cash consideration upon formation of the Company in January, 2010.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE
Upon completion of the offering, we will have outstanding 67,500,000 shares of common stock. Of these shares, the 26,250,000 shares to be sold in the offering, will be freely tradable in the public market without restriction under the Securities Act, unless the shares are held by our "affiliates," as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act.
The remaining shares of common stock outstanding upon completion of the offering will be "restricted securities," as that term is defined in Rule 144. Restricted securities may be sold in the public market only if they are registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED
Our authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock at a par value of $0.001 per share.
Common Stock
As of March 31, 2011, there were 67,500,000 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding that are held by 31 stockholders of record. Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote. Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. A majority of shareholders that are present at a meeting, or persons representing by written proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our articles of incorporation.
Holders of common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that the board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock.
Holders of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.
Anti-Takeover Provisions
There are no Nevada anti-takeover provisions that may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control. Sections 78.378 through 78.3793 of the Nevada Revised Statutes relate to control share acquisitions that may delay to make more difficult acquisitions or changes in our control. However, these provisions only apply when we have 200 or more stockholders of record, at least 100 of whom have addresses in the State of Nevada appearing on our stock ledger, and we do business in this state directly or through an affiliated corporation. Neither of the foregoing events seems likely to occur. Currently, we have no Nevada shareholders. Further, we do not do business in Nevada directly or through an affiliate corporation and we do not intend to do business in the State of Nevada in the future. Accordingly, there are no anti-takeover provisions that have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control.
In addition, neither the Articles of Incorporation nor the Bylaws of the Company contain any anti-takeover provisions that may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in our control.
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STOCK TRANSFER AGENT
We have not engaged a transfer agent to serve as transfer agent for shares of our common stock. We intend to retain a transfer agent as soon as practicable following the effectiveness of this Registration Statement. Until we engage such a transfer agent, we will be responsible for all record-keeping and administrative functions in connection with the shares of our common stock. Our officers do not have any experience acting as a transfer agent for publicly traded securities.
Admission to Quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board
We intend to have a market maker file an application for our common stock to be quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board. However, we do not have a market maker that has agreed to file such application. If our securities are not quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, a security holder may find it more difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of, our securities. The OTC Bulletin Board differs from national and regional stock exchanges in that it:
(1) is not situated in a single location but operates through communication of bids, offers and confirmations between broker-dealers, and
(2) securities admitted to quotation are offered by one or more broker-dealers rather than the "specialist" common to stock exchanges.
To qualify for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board, an equity security must have one registered broker-dealer, known as the market maker, willing to list bid or sale quotations and to sponsor the company listing. If it meets the qualifications for trading securities on the OTC Bulletin Board our securities will trade on the OTC Bulletin Board. We may not now or ever qualify for quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The Selling Stockholders named in this prospectus are offering all of the 26,250,000 shares of common stock offered through this prospectus (the “Secondary Shares”). These shares were acquired from us by the Selling Stockholders in private placements completed on January 10, 2011, that were exempt from registration under Regulation S of theSecurities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”).
The following table provides as of the date of this prospectus, information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock held by each of the Selling Stockholders, including:
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the number of shares owned by each prior to this offering;
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the total number of shares that are to be offered for each;
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the total number of shares that will be owned by each upon completion of the offering; and
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the percentage owned by each upon completion of the offering.
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Name of Selling | Beneficial Ownership | # Shares | Beneficial Ownership |
Shareholder | Before Offering | Offered | After Offering |
| # Shares | Percent | | # Shares | Percent |
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Ingrid Allen | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Loretta Allen | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Claudius Armbrister | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Jade Collie | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Vernencia Cooper | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Ezra Cooper | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
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Name of Selling | Beneficial Ownership | # Shares | Beneficial Ownership |
Shareholder | Before Offering | Offered | After Offering |
| # Shares | Percent | | # Shares | Percent |
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Jack Curtis | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Shariff Ferguson | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Horatio Flowers | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Barbara Forbes | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Stephen Forbes | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Leslie Francis | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Dorinda Hanna | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Edith Huyler | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Carrol Johnson | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Kingsley McKenzie | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Jamal Moncur | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Aaron Morley | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Taneka Morley | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Randollian Newry | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Steven Pinder | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Shana Quant | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Manzella Rahming | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Prince Rahming | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Gary Rolle | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Hewiit Sandilands | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Emmanuel Smith | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Rudolph Strachan | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Jonathan Thompson | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Deborah Wright | 875,000 | 1.30% | 875,000 | 0 | N/A |
Each of the above Selling Stockholders beneficially owns and has sole voting and investment rights over all shares or rights to the shares registered in his or her name. The numbers in this table assume that none of the Selling Stockholders sells shares of Common Stock not being offered in this prospectus or purchases additional shares of Common Stock, and assumes that all shares offered are sold. The percentages are based on 67,500,000 shares of common stock outstanding on the date of this prospectus.
None of the selling shareholders:
(1)
has had a material relationship with us other than as a shareholder at any time within the past three years;
(2)
has ever been one of our officers or directors; or
(3)
is a broker-dealer or affiliate of a broker dealer.
To the best of our knowledge, none of the Selling Stockholders holds any other stock of our Company and if they were to sell all of the shares listed above, they would hold no equity interest in our Company.
There was no private placement agent or others who were involved in placing shares with the Selling Stockholders.
If a Selling Stockholders transfers any of the Secondary Shares and the transferee wishes to be included in this offering, we will file a prospectus supplement which includes the changepursuant to Rule 424 of the Securities Act.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We are registering the shares currently held by our Selling Stockholders to permit them and their transferees or other successors in interest to offer the shares from time to time. We will not offer any shares on behalf of Cascade, and we will not receive any of the proceeds from any sales of shares by such Selling Stockholders. The price at which the Selling Stockholders may sell the shares pursuant to this prospectus has arbitrarily been determined by the Selling Stockholders to be at $0.05 per share. The Selling Stockholders and any of their pledgees, assignees and successors-in-interest may, from time to time, sell any or all of their registered shares of common stock on any stock exchange market or trading facility on which our shares may be traded or in private transactions. The Selling Stockholders are “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the shares being offered by them.
The Selling Stockholders, which as used herein includes donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest selling shares of common stock or interests in shares of common stock received after the date of this prospectus from a Selling Stockholders as a gift, pledge, partnership distribution or other transfer, may, from time to time sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any or all of their shares of common stock or interests in shares of common stock on any stock exchange, market or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private transactions, if our shares are ever approved for trading on an exchange or by other means. In the event that any donee, pledgee, transferee or other successor-in-interest sells shares received from a person set forth on the “Selling Stockholders” table after the date of this prospectus, we will amend this prospectus by filing a post effective amendment to include the names of such donee, pledgee, transferee or other successor-in-interest selling such shares and disclose the applicable compensation arrangements.
If our shares are approved for such trading, as to which we cannot provide any assurance, these dispositions may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, at varying prices determined at the time of sale, or at negotiated prices. The Selling Stockholders may use any one or more of the following methods when disposing of shares or interests therein if our shares are approved for listing on an exchange or for trading on the OTC Bulletin Board: