UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended February 29, 2008
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission file number 000-29603
Forster Drilling Corporation
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada | | 91-2070995 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2425 Fountain View, #305, Houston, Texas | | 77057 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 266-8005
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock
Check whether the Issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Check whether the issuer filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes o No o
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
The Registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2008, was 47,869,620 shares.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check One): Yes o No x
Forster Drilling Corporation
INDEX
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Part I | | Financial Information | |
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| Item 1. | Consolidated Financial Statements of Forster Drilling Corporation | 1 |
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| | Consolidated Balance Sheet dated February 29, 2008 (Unaudited) and November 30, 2007 (Audited) | 2 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007 (Unaudited) | 3 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007 (Unaudited) | 4 |
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| | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 5 |
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| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis | 8 |
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| Item 3. | Controls and Procedures | 11 |
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Part II | | Other Information | 12 |
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| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 12 |
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| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 12 |
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| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 12 |
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| Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 12 |
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| Item 5. | Other Information. | 12 |
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| Item 6. | Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K | 13 |
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| | Signatures | 13 |
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Forster Drilling Corporation required to be filed with this 10-QSB Quarterly Report were prepared by management and commence on the following page, together with related Notes. In the opinion of management, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements fairly present the financial condition of Forster Drilling Corporation.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | February 29, | | November 30, | |
| | 2008 | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 31,252 | | $ | 15,831 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | | | 391,382 | | | 447,789 | |
Prepaid Insurance and other current assets | | | 250,362 | | | 453,326 | |
Total current assets | | | 672,996 | | | 916,946 | |
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Property & equipment, net | | | 14,336,983 | | | 11,675,660 | |
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Other assets | | | 40,925 | | | 205,189 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 15,050,904 | | $ | 12,797,795 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | |
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Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Current portion notes payable to related parties | | $ | 428,889 | | $ | 1,050,180 | |
Current portion of notes payable | | | 4,062,875 | | | 4,613,090 | |
Accounts payable | | | 2,789,102 | | | 2,172,368 | |
Taxes payable | | | 897,051 | | | 917,031 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 870,844 | | | 629,089 | |
Stock payable | | | - | | | 102,106 | |
Advances from stockholders | | | 132,442 | | | 132,690 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 9,181,203 | | | 9,616,554 | |
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Notes payable to related parties, net of current maturities | | | 401,748 | | | 1,191,389 | |
Notes payable, net of current maturities | | | 6,505,651 | | | 1,329,598 | |
Total long-term debt | | | 6,907,399 | | | 2,520,987 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 16,088,602 | | | 12,137,541 | |
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Stockholders’ equity (deficit): | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.25 par value per share, 12,500,000 shares authorized, 5,835 issued and outstanding | | | 1,459 | | | 1,459 | |
Common stock, $0.002 par value per share, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 47,069,620 and 46,171,128 issued and outstanding, respectively | | | 94,139 | | | 92,344 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 16,821,967 | | | 13,168,768 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (17,955,263 | ) | | (12,602,317 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | | | (1,037,698 | ) | | 660,254 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | | $ | 15,050,904 | | $ | 12,797,795 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING 2/29/2008 AND 2/28/2007
(Unaudited)
| | Three months ending 2/29/2008 | | Three months ending 2/28/2007 | |
REVENUES | | $ | 679,021 | | $ | 1,430,880 | |
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COST OF SALES | | | 950,782 | | | 782,962 | |
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GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) | | | (271,761 | ) | | 647,918 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Rig refurbishment & related expenses | | | 2,774 | | | 51,883 | |
Depreciation & amortization expense | | | 180,608 | | | 133,736 | |
Taxes | | | 16,881 | | | 7,709 | |
Consulting & Professional Fees | | | 1,427,702 | | | 434,757 | |
General and administrative expenses | | | 559,181 | | | 414,667 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 2,187,146 | | | 1,042,752 | |
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OPERATING LOSS | | | (2,458,907 | ) | | (394,834 | ) |
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Other expenses: | | | | | | | |
Other expenses | | | (150,824 | ) | | (2,100 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (2,743,217 | ) | | (441,309 | ) |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (5,352,948 | ) | $ | (838,243 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share | | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 46,844,494 | | | 40,448,101 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED 2/29/2008 AND 2/28/2007
(Unaudited)
| | Three months ending 2/29/2008 | | Three months ending 2/28/2007 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (5,352,948 | ) | $ | (838,243 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | - | | | 108,625 | |
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature | | | - | | | 153,939 | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 246,518 | | | 210,916 | |
Bad debt | | | 331,200 | | | - | |
Depreciation | | | 180,608 | | | 133,734 | |
Interest paid with common stock and warrants | | | 1,472,457 | | | 19,183 | |
Changes in: | | | | | | | |
accounts receivable | | | (274,793 | ) | | 200,000 | |
prepaid assets | | | 203,964 | | | 91,256 | |
other assets | | | 163,264 | | | (30,612 | ) |
accounts payable | | | 616,734 | | | 315,205 | |
deferred revenue | | | - | | | 9,120 | |
accrued expenses & other liabilities | | | 221,528 | | | 151,608 | |
Net cash provided by / (used in) operating activities | | | (2,191,468 | ) | | 524,731 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchases of fixed assets | | | (2,841,931 | ) | | (3,070,224 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,841,931 | ) | | (3,070,224 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from related party borrowings | | | 375,000 | | | - | |
Proceeds from third party borrowings | | | 8,695,000 | | | 3,114,750 | |
Advances from customers | | | - | | | 480,000 | |
Payments on related party borrowings | | | (195,500 | ) | | (60,000 | ) |
Payments on third party borrowings | | | (3,825,680 | ) | | (1,013,536 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 5,048,820 | | | 2,521,214 | |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 15,421 | | | (24,279 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 15,831 | | | 24,279 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 31,252 | | $ | - | |
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Supplemental cash flow disclosures: | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for interest | | | - | | | 28,561 | |
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Non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Paid debt with common stock | | $ | 380,432 | | $ | 805,500 | |
Conversion of notes payable to equity | | | 1,700,000 | | | - | |
Purchased drilling rig parts with note payable to seller | | | - | | | 58,750 | |
Discount on notes payable | | | - | | | 527,800 | |
Discount on notes for beneficial conversion feature | | | - | | | 552,813 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
February 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statement of Forster Drilling Corporation (“Forster”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Form 10-KSB filed on March 14, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for fiscal 2007 as reported in the Form 10-KSB have been omitted.
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, Forster incurred a net loss of $5,352,947 during the quarter ended February 29, 2008 and had a working capital deficit of $10,881,352 as of February 29, 2008. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to Forster's ability to continue as a going concern. Management is attempting to raise additional capital through anticipated debt and equity offerings. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if Forster is unable to continue as a going concern.
NOTE 3 - NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
Notes payable to related parties consists of the following at February 29, 2008: | | | |
Unsecured notes payable to related party trusts, principal and interest at 10% per annum payable at maturity dates ranging form August 2008 through November 2008 (1) | | $ | 428,889 | |
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Unsecured notes payable to related parties, principal and interest at 10% per annum payable November 2009 (1) | | | 401,748 | |
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Total notes payable to related parties | | | 830,637 | |
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Less current maturities of notes payable to related parties | | | (401,748 | ) |
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Notes payable to related parties, net of current maturities | | $ | 428,889 | |
Additional information on notes payable to related parties
(1) | The unsecured notes payable include, among other notes, the following: |
In the first quarter ending February 29, 2008, a related party agreed to convert $1,000,000 of current notes payable to equity for common stock. The common shares were not issued at Februay 29, 2008 and are included in stock payable.
(2) | The unsecured notes payable include, among other notes, the following: |
NOTE 4 - NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable at November 30, 2007 consists of:
| | $ | 6,020,000 | |
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Unsecured convertible notes payable issued in 2007 to third parties, interest at 12% per annum payable at maturity, maturing at various dates through the first three quarters of fiscal year 2008, net of unamortized discount of $374,288 (2) | | | 1,748,230 | |
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Notes payable to a third parties, personally guaranteed by an officer of Forster, interest at 10% per annum payable at maturity, maturity extended through November 2009 | | | 725,000 | |
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Note Payable to Sterling Bank, secured by a first lien deed of trust on Odessa real property, incurs interest at an annual rate of prime plus 1% and will mature on October 11, 2011, due in 59 monthly payments of approximately $1,333 plus interest and one balloon payment of $161,353 plus any unpaid accrued interest upon maturity | | | 145,247 | |
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Note Payable to Independence Bank, collateralized by company vehicle, interest at 8.5% per annum, matures on July 28, 2009, due in 36 monthly paymentsof approximately $935 | | | 17,354 | |
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Note Payable to Daimler Chrysler, collateralized by company vehicle, interest at 8.7% per annum and will, matures in June 2011, due in 60 monthly payments of approximately $697 | | | 25,040 | |
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Unsecured installment note payable to insurance finance Company, monthly payments of $ 65,795, including interest at 8.5% per annum, payable through June, 2008 | | | 237,655 | |
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Note payable to third party, for the purchase of rig 42, principal and interest at 10% per annum payable on December 31, 2007 (2) | | | 1,650,000 | |
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Total notes payable | | | 10,568,526 | |
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Less current maturities | | | (4,062,875 | ) |
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Notes payable, net of current maturities | | $ | 6,505,651 | |
Additional information on notes payable
(1) In January 2008, Forster entered into financing arrangements and executed $4,805,000 10% Senior Secured Notes and $1,215,000 17% Subordinated Notes for total new financing of $6,020,000. The notes mature January 15, 2013 but Forster has the right to redeem the notes, in whole or in part, after April 15, 2008.The notes are secured by certain drilling equipment and work in progress as well as interest in certain revenue from drilling contracts entered into by Forster. Interest payments on the debt are due on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 of each year. The new funds were used to pay off all existing bank debt at the date of the transaction, various convertible note holders, a debt with Enhanced Oil Resources as well as various accounts payables and fees associated with the transaction.
(2) In December 2007, Forster completed the purchase of a Gardner Denver drilling rig in the amount of $1,650,000. As part of this transaction, Forster borrowed $1,450,000 from Ridgeway Arizona Oil Corp. The note bears an interest rate of 10% and the principle and accrued interest are due December 31, 2007. The rig purchased is committed to a ten well drilling program with Ridgeway Arizona Oil Corp calling for a day rate of $10,500 per day. The daywork drilling contract was executed November 28, 2007 with the drilling program to commence mid December. The note has not been paid as of March 12, 2008. Ridgeway Arizona Oil Corp. has changed its name to Enhanced Oil Resources. Enhanced is an entity (i) that accounted for more than 10% of our revenue in fiscal 2007 and will likely account for more than 10% of our revenue in fiscal 2008 and (ii) for which Mr. Thompson serves as a director.
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.002 and 12,500,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.25. The Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand (12,500,000) shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.25 per share. The Board of Directors has the right to set the series, classes, rights, privileges and preferences of the preferred stock or any class or series thereof, by amendment hereto, without shareholder approval. The Series A Non-Voting Preferred Stock have the following rights, privileges and preferences set by the Board of Directors, (i), non-voting; (ii) non-convertible; (iii) preference to dividends if any are declared, (iv), any dividends shall be non-cumulative; and (v), the preferred stock shall be entitled to an annual dividend of $0.10 per share, payable quarterly, commencing on or before 24 months from the date of issuance of certificates therefor, in the sole discretion of the board of directors.
For the three months ending February 29, 2008 Forster issued the following shares:
· | | Issued 305,992 shares for debt totaling $380,432. |
· | | 592,500 shares in payment of outstanding interest. |
· | | Issued warrants for extension of debt valued at $576,715 Using the black-scholes valuation model |
| | The Company converted $2,400,000 of debt, interest and finance charges to stock for which the shares have not been issued as of February 29, 2008. The entire amount was recorded to additional paid in capital. |
NOTE 6 – CONCENTRATIONS
Forster provides two primary services in the oil and gas industry: 1) contract land drilling services; and 2) refurbishment and sales of drilling rigs and rig parts. Forster’s refurbishment operations are located in Odessa, Texas. As of February 29, 2008, Forster provided contract drilling services to three customers, one rig drilling pursuant to a day rate contract in New Mexico, a rig drilling pursuant to a day rate contract in Arizona and a subcontracted well(s) in the Permian Basin. As of February 29, 2008, 100% of contract drilling revenues and total revenues were derived from three customers.
NOTE 7 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In April 2007, Forster received advances totaling $185,550 from trusts controlled by a major shareholder and officer of Forster as well as from an entity controlled by the same shareholder and officer. In June 2007, $70,800 of these advances were repaid leaving a balance unpaid at February 29, 2008 of $114,750.
During the three months ended February 29, 2008, Forster borrowed $375,000 from related parties. In the same period, Forster repaid related party debt in the amount of $195,500. As part of the related party debt, 272,045 shares of Forster common stock were issued in exchange for $190,432 and 117,763 shares for non-cash interest of $82,434.
During the three months ended February 29, 2008, a major shareholder and officer of the company agreed to convert $1,000,000 in loans into equity.
The office lease in Houston, Texas has been guaranteed by a major shareholder and a director of Forster.
NOTE 8 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On March 1, 2008, the Company issued 800,000 shares of Company common stock and a two-year warrant to purchase 408,882 shares of Company common stock at a price of $1.00 per share to an individual as consideration for the cancellation of $400,000 in outstanding indebtedness.
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. |
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto set forth herein.
Forward Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements about the business, financial condition and prospects of Forster Drilling Corporation ("we" or the "Company"), that reflect management's assumptions and beliefs based on information currently available. Additionally, from time to time, the Company or its representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements, orally or in writing. Such forward-looking statements may be included in, but not limited to, press releases, oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer, or in various filings made by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Words or phrases such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project or projected," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." Such statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to and are accompanied by the below discussion of certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company has not generated any profits since its inception in March 2005 and has incurred significant operating losses. From an accounting standpoint, the financial statements of Forster Tool are the financial statements of the Company. The financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s absence of significant revenues, recurring losses from operations, and its need for additional financing in order to fund its projected loss in 2008 raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Revenue Recognition
Our revenue is derived from the provision of contract drilling services and sales of drilling rigs and rig parts. We earn contract drilling revenue currently under day-work contracts. Revenues on day-work contracts are recognized based on the days completed at the day-rate each contract specifies. Mobilization revenues and costs for day-work contracts are deferred and recognized over the term of the contract. Revenues on sales of drilling rigs and rig parts are recognized upon delivery of the drilling rigs and rig parts.
Results of Operations
Revenues decreased from $1,430,880 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $679,021 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Cost of sales increased from $782,962 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $950,782 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Gross profit decreased from $647,918 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to ($271,761) for the three months ended February 28, 2008.
Total operating expenses increased from $1,042,752 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $2,187,146 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Rig refurbishment and related expenses decreased from $51,883 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $2,774 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Depreciation and amortization expense increased from $133,736 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $180,608 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Consulting and professional fees increased from $434,757 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $1,427,702 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Other general and administrative expenses increased from $414,667 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $559,181 for the three months ended February 28, 2008.
Operating loss increased from ($394,834) for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to ($2,458,907) for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Other expenses increased from $443,469 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $2,894,041 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Substantially all of the interest expense is comprised of non-cash charges related to the Company’s financings activities. Net loss increased from ($832,243) for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to ($5,352,947) for the three months ended February 28.
Net cash flow from operations decreased from $524,731 that was provided from operating activities for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $2,221,468 that was used in operating activities for the three months ended February 28, 2007. Net cash used in investing activities increased from $3,070,224 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $2,841,931 for the three months ended February 28, 2008. Net cash provided by financing activities increased from $2,521,214 for the three months ended February 28, 2007 to $5,078,820 for the three months ended February 28, 2008.
Liquidity
Historical Financial Data
At February 28, 2008, we had total current assets of $672,996, total current liabilities of $9,181,203, long-term liabilities of $6,907,399 and a working capital deficit of $8,508,207. In January 2008, the Company raised net proceeds of approximately $5,000,000 through the issuance of long-term debentures (“January Financing”).
Pursuant to the January Financing, the Company entered into financing arrangements and executed $4,805,000 10% Senior Secured Notes (the “Senior Secured Notes”) and $1,215,000 17% Subordinated Notes (the “Subordinated Notes”) (collectively, the “Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $6,020,000. The Senior Secured Notes were issued under an Indenture of Trust (the “Senior Indenture") between the Company and First Security Bank, Searcy, Arkansas, as the trustee therein ("Senior Note Trustee"), and the Subordinated Notes were issued under an Indenture of Trust (the “Subordinated Indenture”) between the Company and Bank of the Ozarks, Little Rock, Arkansas, as the trustee therein (“Subordinated Note Trustee”). The Trustees entered into an Intercreditor Agreement governing the respective priorities of the Senior Secured Notes and the Subordinated Notes. The net proceeds of the Notes (approximately $5,000,000) were used to retire and refinance certain outstanding indebtedness of the Company, capital expenditures to complete the manufacturing of and deploy Rig 12 and for general working capital purposes.
The material terms of the Notes are as follows: (i) the aggregate principal amount of the Notes is $6,020,000, with the principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes being $4,805,000 and the principal amount of the Subordinated Notes being $1,215,000; (ii) the Notes will mature on January 15, 2013; (iii) the Notes will bear interest at 10% for the Senior Secured Notes and at 17% for the Subordinated Notes; (iv) the Notes will bear and pay interest only on each January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15 (each an “Interest Payment Date”), commencing on April 15, 2008; (v) the Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at the Company’s option at par on any date upon notice after April 15, 2008; (vi) pursuant to a senior security agreement, the Senior Secured Notes are secured by (a) a first priority security interest in certain equipment and inventory pledged as collateral, (b) a first priority security interest in certain revenues generated from drilling contracts entered into by the Company and its subsidiaries, (c) a senior pledge agreement, (d) a senior deed of trust, and (e) a first priority security interest in all monies held in the funds and accounts created under the Senior Indenture; (vii) pursuant to a subordinated security agreement, the Subordinated Notes are secured by (a) a subordinate security interest in certain equipment and inventory pledged as collateral, (b) a subordinate security interest in certain revenues generated from drilling contracts entered into by the Company or its subsidiaries, (c) a subordinated pledge agreement, (d) a subordinate deed of trust, and (e) a first priority security interest in all monies held in the funds and accounts created under the Subordinate Indenture; and (viii) the Company is required to utilize 75% of the net revenues generated from certain drilling contracts entered into by the Company and its subsidiaries (“Pledged Revenues”) to pay off the Notes prior to maturity as described below.
Need for Additional Capital
As of February 28, 2008, the Company had approximately $6,907,399 in long-term debt and approximately $9,181,203 in other current liabilities. The Company is required to utilize 75% of the net revenues generated from drilling contracts entered into by the Company associated with Rigs 12, 15, 22 and 41 to retire the January Financing. Management intends to use the remaining 25% of such net revenues, along with proceeds from additional debt or equity financings, to fund the Company’s business operations for the remainder of this current fiscal year. The Company will need to raise additional capital in fiscal 2008 to fund operations as follows: (i) up to approximately $7 million to retire current liabilities; (ii) amounts necessary to supplement the 25% of net revenues remaining after the payments to retire the January Financing, which as of the date hereof we are unable to estimate; and (iii) amounts that will be needed to acquire component rig parts to expand our fleet of rigs. We have no credit facilities in place, nor do we have any firm commitments for equity capital investments; accordingly, we will rely on best efforts financings to fund operations in fiscal 2008. The Company provides no assurance that it will be successful in any future financing effort to obtain the necessary working capital to support its operations. The Company’s viability is contingent upon its ability to receive external financing. Failure to obtain sufficient working capital may result in management resorting to the sale of assets or otherwise curtailing operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of February 28, 2008, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Property and Equipment.
Property and equipment are stated on the basis of historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recognized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while minor replacements, maintenance and repairs are expensed currently.
Revenue Recognition
Forster’s revenue is derived from the provision of contract drilling services and sales of drilling rig and rig parts. Forster earns contract drilling revenue currently under the day-work contracts. Revenues on day-work contracts are recognized based on the days completed at the day-rate each contract specifies. Mobilization revenues and costs to arrive at the initial well site for day-work contracts are deferred and recognized over the term of the contract. Revenues on sales of drilling rigs and rig parts are recognized upon delivery of the drilling rigs and rig parts.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share.
The basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss adjusted on an "as if converted" basis, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potential dilutive securities. Basic and diluted loss per share is the same due to potential dilutive securities having an anti-dilutive effect and were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share.
Share-Based Payments.
Forster adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” which establishes accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services. We utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock based compensation at the date of grant, which requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected volatility and expected life. These assumptions are subjective and generally require significant analysis and judgment to develop. When estimating fair value, some of the assumptions will be based on, or determined from, external data and other assumptions may be derived from our historical experience with stock-based payment arrangements. The appropriate weight to place on historical experience is a matter of judgment, based on relevant facts and circumstances.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments,” which is intended to simplify the accounting and improve the financial reporting of certain hybrid financial instruments (i.e., derivatives embedded in other financial instruments). The statement amends SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” and SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 125.” SFAS No. 155 is effective for all financial instruments issued or acquired after the beginning of an entity's first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. Forster is currently evaluating the impact SFAS No. 155 will have on its financial statements, if any.
Forster does not expect the adoption of any other recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on its financial position, results of operations or cash flow.
ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2008. In connection with the audit of Forster’s consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended February 28, 2008, our independent registered public accountants, LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP, identified deficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that it considered to be “material weaknesses.” The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has defined a material weakness as a “significant deficiency or combination of significant deficiencies that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial will not be prevented or detected.”
The deficiencies in our internal control relate to: (i) equity transactions, specifically, the failure to properly record issuances of stock, and the failure to properly itemize equity transactions in the statement of stockholders’ equity; (ii) debt transactions, specifically, the failure to properly record beneficial conversion features and inducements; (iii) general controls relating to acquisition of rig component parts, specifically establishing a budget for the purchase of component parts and labor, cost comparison relating to the acquisition of component parts, identification and confirmation of the receipt of component parts, and final approval of payment by appropriate personnel; and (iv) general controls relating to the approval and reimbursement process associated with travel expenses of our employees. The unrecorded transactions and disclosure deficiencies were detected in the audit process and have been appropriately recorded and disclosed in this Form 10-KSB. We are in the process of improving our internal controls over accounting for equity and debt transactions and related disclosures and our general budgeting and process controls in an effort to remediate these deficiencies through improved supervision and training of our accounting staff. These deficiencies have been disclosed to our audit committee. Additional effort is needed to fully remedy these deficiencies and we are continuing our efforts to improve and strengthen our control processes and procedures. Forster’s management, audit committee, and directors will implement policies and procedures to ensure that our controls and procedures are adequate and effective.
Other than those matters described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Additionally, since the most recent evaluation date, there have been no significant changes in our internal control structure, policies and procedures or in other areas that could significantly affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There has been no significant change in Forster Drilling’s internal control over financial reporting that was identified in connection with our evaluation that occurred during the quarter ended February 28, 2008, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Forster Drilling’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is from time to time a defendant (actual or threatened) in certain lawsuits and claims encountered in the ordinary course of its business, the resolution of which, in the opinion of management, should not have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
The Company has not made any issuances of common stock during the first quarter ended February 28, 2008 that were not reported in its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2008.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
Exhibit No. | Identification of Exhibit |
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31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
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31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by Garrick Clayton, Chief Financial Officer |
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32.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 provided by F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
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| Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 provided by Garrick Clayton, Chief Financial Officer |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION |
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By: | /s/ F. E. FORSTER, III |
F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: April __, 2008 |
Signature | | Title | | Date |
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/s/ F. E. FORSTER, III | | Chairman of the Board and | | April __, 2008 |
F. E. Forster, III | | Chief Executive Officer | | |
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/s/ GARRICK CLAYTON | | Chief Financial Officer | | April __, 2008 |
Garrick Clayton | | | | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Identification of Exhibit |
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31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
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31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by Garrick Clayton, Chief Financial Officer |
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32.1 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 provided by F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
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32.2 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 provided by Garrick Clayton, Chief Financial Officer |