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 28, 2007
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 160; 91-2070995
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
6371 Richmond, #275, Houston, Texas 77057
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 266-8005
Former Name: Not Applicable
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 x
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
The Registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 9, 2007, was 45,475,945 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. | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Forster Drilling Corporation | 1 |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet dated February 28, 2007 (Unaudited) | 2 |
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| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) | 3 |
| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 (Unaudited) | 4 |
| | Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) | 5 |
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| | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | 6 |
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| Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis | 10 |
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| Item 3. | Controls and Procedures | 13 |
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Part II | | Other Information | 14 |
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| Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 14 |
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| Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 14 |
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| Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 15 |
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| Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 15 |
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| Item 5. | Other Information. | 15 |
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| Item 6. | Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K | 15 |
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| | Signatures | 16 |
PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Condensed 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 Financial Statements fairly present the financial condition of Forster Drilling Corporation.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
| | February 28, | |
ASSETS | | 2007 | |
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Current assets: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | - | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | | | - | |
Prepaid insurance and other | | | 237,459 | |
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Total current assets | | | 237,459 | |
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Land | | | 180,335 | |
Building | | | 323,665 | |
Drilling rig and related equipment | | | 5,481,608 | |
Transportation, office and other equipment | | | 500,852 | |
Construction in progress: drilling rigs and related equipment | | | 3,388,473 | |
Total fixed assets | | | 9,874,933 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | ( 205,858 | ) |
Net fixed assets | | | 9,669,075 | |
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Other assets | | | 119,460 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 10,025,994 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | |
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Current liabilities: | | | | |
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount | | $ | 803,205 | |
Notes payable to related parties | | | 570,078 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | 624,902 | |
Accounts payable, including cash overdraft of $28,868 | | | 1,304,877 | |
Taxes payable | | | 505,047 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 163,725 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 823,338 | |
Advances from stockholders | | | 17,940 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 4,813,112 | |
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Long term debt, net of current maturities | | | 1,604,456 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 6,417,568 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.25 par value per share, 12,500,000 shares authorized, 5,831 issued and outstanding | | | 1,458 | |
Common stock, $0.002 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 44,864,121 outstanding | | | 89,718 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 11,364,278 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | ( 7,847,028 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 3,608,426 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 10,025,994 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 | | Three Months Ended February 28, 2006 | | |
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REVENUES: | | | | | | | |
Contract drilling revenues | | $ | 1,430,880 | | $ | - | |
Sales of rigs and component parts | | | - | | | 266,000 | |
Total revenues | | | 1,430,880 | | | 266,000 | |
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COST OF SALES: | | | | | | | |
Contract drilling revenues | | | 782,962 | | | - | |
Sale of rigs and component parts | | | - | | | 112,000 | |
Total cost of sales | | | 782,962 | | | 112,000 | |
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GROSS PROFIT | | | 647,918 | | | 154,000 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | |
Rig refurbishment and related expenses | | | 51,883 | | | 129,685 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | | | 133,736 | | | 2,790 | |
Taxes | | | 7,709 | | | - | |
Consulting and professional fees | | | 434,757 | | | - | |
Other general and administrative expenses | | | 414,667 | | | 226,777 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 1,042,752 | | | 359,252 | |
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OPERATING LOSS | | | (394,834 | ) | | (205,252 | ) |
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Other expenses: | | | | | | | |
Cost of reverse merger | | | - | | | - | |
Loss on settlement of debt | | | - | | | - | |
Other Expenses | | | 2,100 | | | - | |
Interest expense | | | 441,309 | | | 20,557 | |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (838,243 | ) | $ | (225,809 | ) |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share | | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | N/A | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 40,448,101 | | | N/A | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
November 30, 2006 through February 28, 2007
(Unaudited)
| Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In | | |
| Shares | Par | Shares | Par | Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Total |
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Balance November 30, 2006 | 5,831 | $1,458 | 44,228,525 | $88,458 | $10,246,581 | $(7,008,785) | $3,327,712 |
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Shares issued for services | - | - | 52,500 | 105 | 108,520 | - | 108,625 |
Shares issued with new loans | - | - | 408,400 | 817 | 835,331 | - | 836,148 |
Shares issued for converted debt | - | - | 168,865 | 338 | 165,525 | - | 165,863 |
Warrants | - | - | - | - | 8,321 | - | 8,321 |
Net loss | - | - | - | - | - | (838,243) | (838,243) |
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Balance November 30, 2006 | 5,831 | $1,458 | 44,858,290 | $89,718 | $11,364,278 | $(7,847,028) | $3,608,426 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended February 28, 2007 | | Three Months Ended February 28, 2006 | |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (838,243 | ) | $ | (225,809 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 108,625 | | | 36,000 | |
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature | | | 153,939 | | | - | |
Amortization of debt discount | | | 210,916 | | | 16,092 | |
Depreciation | | | 133,734 | | | 2,790 | |
Interest paid with common stock | | | 3,770 | | | - | |
(Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable | | | 200,000 | | | 13,411 | |
Increase in prepaids | | | 91,256 | | | - | |
Increase in other assets | | | (30,612 | ) | | (3,371 | ) |
Increase in accounts payable | | | 315,205 | | | (3,208 | ) |
Increase in deferred revenue | | | 9,120 | | | - | |
Increase in accrued expenses & other liabilities | | | 151,608 | | | 51,179 | |
Settlement of payable with issuance of stock | | | 7,092 | | | - | |
Non cash warrants | | | 8,321 | | | - | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | 524,731 | | | (112,916 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchases of fixed assets | | | (3,070,224 | ) | | (1,237,084 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (3,070,224 | ) | | (1,237,084 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of common stock | | | - | | | 411,718 | |
Proceeds from related party borrowings | | | - | | | 52,782 | |
Proceeds from third party borrowings | | | 3,114,750 | | | 908,000 | |
Advances from customers | | | 480,000 | | | - | |
Payments on related party borrowings | | | (60,000 | ) | | (12,500 | ) |
Payments on third party borrowings | | | (1,013,536 | ) | | (10,000 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 2,521,214 | | | 1,350,000 | |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (24,279 | ) | | - | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 24,279 | | | - | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures: | | | | | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | - | | $ | - | |
Cash paid for interest | | | 28,561 | | | - | |
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Paid debt with common stock | | | 805,500 | | | 400,000 | |
Purchased drilling rig parts with note payable to seller | | | 58,750 | | | 400,000 | |
Discount on notes payable | | | 527,800 | | | - | |
Discount of notes for beneficial conversion feature | | | 552,813 | | | 10,218 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
FORSTER DRILLING CORPORATION
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2007
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN
As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, Forster incurred a net loss of $838,243 during the three months ended February 28, 2007 and had a working capital deficit of $(4,575,653) as of February 28, 2007. 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 AND NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTIES
During the three months ended February 28, 2007, Forster borrowed $896,000 from third parties issuing a total 358,400 shares of common stock as part of securing the notes. The notes are unsecured and bear an interest rate of 12% with $571,000 maturing on November 1, 2007 and the remaining $325,000 maturing February 1, 2008. The total proceeds were allocated between the notes payable and the common stock resulting in $396,615 allocated to the common stock and $499,385 allocated to the notes payable resulting in a $396,615 discount to the notes payable to be amortized over the term of the notes as additional interest expense using the effective interest method.
These notes are also convertible into Forster’s common stock at $2.00 per share at the holder’s option. Forster evaluated the application of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19 for the convertible notes. Based on the guidance in SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19, Forster concluded the conversion option in the convertible notes were not required to be bifurcated or accounted for as derivatives. Forster then evaluated the application of EITF’s 98-5 and 00-27 for the convertible notes. Based on the guidance in EITF’s 98-5 and 00-27, Forster concluded the conversion option was a beneficial conversion feature with intrinsic value. After allocation of the proceeds between the notes payable and the common stock, the conversion option had intrinsic value of $382,390. This resulted in an additional discount to the notes payable to be amortized over the term of the notes as additional interest expense using the effective interest method.
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Proceeds | | $ | 896,000 | |
Less: discount for common stock | | | (396,615 | ) |
discount for beneficial conversion feature | | | (382,390 | ) |
repayment of principal | | | (0 | ) |
Add: amortization of discount | | | 132,354 | |
Balance at February 28, 2007 | | | 249,349 | |
Less: related party portion | | | ( - | ) |
Third party portion at February 28, 2007 | | $ | 249,349 | |
During September, October and November 2006, Forster borrowed $650,000 from third parties and $65,000 from related parties and issued a total of 266,500 shares of common stock to the parties. The third party notes bear interest of 12% and are unsecured. The related party notes are unsecured demand notes bearing an interest rate of 10%. The notes mature on November 1, 2007. The total proceeds were allocated between the notes payable and the common stock resulting in $327,168 allocated to the common stock and $387,832 allocated to the notes payable, resulting in a $327,168 discount to the notes payable to be amortized over the term of the notes as additional interest expense using the effective interest method.
These notes were also convertible into Forster’s common stock at $2.00 per share at the holder’s option. Forster evaluated the application of SFAS 133 and EITF 00-19 for the convertible notes and concluded the conversion option was a beneficial conversion feature with intrinsic value. After allocation of the proceeds between the notes payable and the common stock, the conversion option had intrinsic value of $387,832. This resulted in an additional discount to the notes payable to be amortized over the term of the notes as additional interest expense using the effective interest method. As of February 28, 2007, $15,000 of the related party notes had been repaid. The total amortization of this discount at February 28, 2007 was $281,038. In February 2007, the related party notes were extended to a maturity date of November 30, 2007.
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Proceeds | | $ | 715,000 | |
Less: discount for common stock | | | (327,168 | ) |
discount for beneficial conversion feature | | | (387,832 | ) |
repayment of principal | | | (15,000 | ) |
Add: amortization of discount | | | 281,038 | |
Balance at February 28, 2007 | | $ | 266,038 | |
Less: related party portion | | | (50,000 | ) |
Third party portion at February 28, 2007 | | $ | 216,038 | |
In February 2007, unsecured notes held by unrelated parties totaling $155,000 were converted into Forster stock at $1.00 per share. The accrued but unpaid interest due on the notes was converted into Forster stock at $1.00 as well. The notes converted were part of original notes borrowed in July 2006. As of November 30, 2006, $25,000 had been repaid on the notes. During the first quarter ended February 28, 2007, additional repayments of $65,000 were paid leaving a balance due, after conversion, on these notes as of February 28, 2007 of $5,000.
As part of the reverse merger transaction on June 20, 2006, Forster is required to pay the aggregate sum of $400,000 to Process’s two directors and executive officers in consideration for entering into an indemnification agreement with Forster and FTC. One of the Process directors also serves as treasurer and director of Forster. No note agreement was entered into and the amounts owed do not bear interest. The notes were adjusted for a market rate of interest, which resulted in an additional discount of $47,382 to the notes payable to be amortized over the term of the notes as additional interest expense. The total amortization of this discount at February 28, 2007 was $29,910. As of February 28, 2007, a total of $75,000 of the $400,000 amount owed had been paid.
On July 13, 2006, Forster borrowed $25,000 from a related party. The note was unsecured with an interest rate of 10%. The entire balance of this note was paid off in the first quarter of 2007.
In December 2006, Forster entered into a loan agreement to borrow $1,700,000 from Independence Bank to purchase various rig parts and to pay off existing bank debt in the amount of $763,750 plus accrued interest. The loan incurs interest at an annual rate of prime plus 3% and will mature on December 15, 2009. The loan is to be repaid in 36 monthly payments of approximately $55,990 and is secured by all drilling rig parts and work in process in connection with two Forster drilling rigs, all general intangibles, and an assignment of a customer drilling contract.
On February 6, 2007, Forster borrowed $200,000 from an unrelated party. The note bears an interest rate of 10% and is unsecured. The note is guaranteed by an officer of the company. The note was originally due March 9, 2007 but has been extended until May 6, 2007 at which time all principal and accrued interest is due. As part of the loan, the note holder is to be provided 50,000 shares of Forster common stock resulting in a charge to the income statement of $57,143 as interest expense.
On February 16, 2007, Forster entered into a loan agreement to borrow $260,000 from Sterling Bank to purchase an Ingersoll-Rand 4000 rig, drill pipe and a trailer. The note bears an interest rate of Wall Street prime plus 1% and will mature on February 16, 2010. The loan is collateralized by the rig and equipment purchased. The loan is to be repaid in 36 monthly payments of approximately $8,316 including interest.
As part of the purchase of the Ingersoll-Rand 4000 rig, Forster agreed to a note with the seller in the amount of $58,750. The note bears an interest rate of 6% per annum. The principal amount of the loan is due February 14, 2009 with interest payable annually. The loan can be converted at any time during the loan term into common shares of Forster stock at $2.00 per share.
NOTE 4 - LONG TERM DEBT
Long term debt at February 28, 2007 consists of:
Note Payable to Independence Bank, collateralized by company vehicle, incurs interest at an annual rate of 8.5% and will mature on July 28, 2009, due in 36 monthly payments of approximately $935. | $ 25,135 |
Note Payable to Daimler Chrysler, collateralized by company vehicle, incurs interest at an annual rate of 8.7% and will mature on June 6, 2011, due in 60 monthly payments of approximately $697 | 30,095 |
Note Payable to Sterling Bank, collateralized by drilling rig #41, incurs interest at an annual rate of Wall Street Prime plus one percentage point (currently 9.25%) and will mature on February 16, 2010 due in 36 monthly payments of approximately $8,316 including interest | 260,000 |
Note Payable to Ridgeway Petroleum Corporation, unsecured, incurs an annual interest rate of 6% and is due and payable on February 14, 2009 | 58,750 |
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 | 234,667 |
Note Payable to Independence Bank, collateralized by rigs and rig parts and an assignment of any customer contract on the drilling rigs, incurs interest at a rate of Wall Street prime plus 3 percentage points (currently 11.25%) and will mature on December 15, 2009, due in 36 monthly payments of approximately $10,208 plus interest when the entire remaining unpaid balance is then due | 1,620,711 |
Total notes payable | 2,229,358 |
Less current installments | (624,902) |
Long-term debt | $ 1,604,456 |
Long-term debt maturing each subsequent twelve month period is as follows:
February 28, 2008 | $ 624,902 |
2009 | 755,723 |
2010 | 651,085 |
2011 | 23,105 |
2012 | 174,543 |
2013 and thereafter | - |
| $2,229,358 |
NOTE 5 - STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
At November 30, 2006, Forster had 5,831 shares of preferred stock and 44,228,527 shares of common stock outstanding. At February 28, 2007, Forster had 5,831 shares of preferred stock and 44,808,292 shares of common stock.
For the three months ending February 28, 2007 Forster issued the following shares:
· | 52,500 shares resulting in a charge to the income statement of $106,625 |
· | 168,865 shares in payment of outstanding debt and related interest |
· | Issued convertible notes requiring 358,400 shares and beneficial conversion features totaling $779,005 resulting in a charge to additional paid in capital |
NOTE 6-COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At February 28, 2007, Forster has either employment agreements or consulting agreements in place with 5 of its executive officers and certain key employees. Terms of these agreements range from one year to three years, provide for annual cash salaries per person up to $200,000, and include approximately 16,000 shares of common stock awarded monthly to two of these employees/consultants.
On February 1, 2006, Forster entered into a consulting agreement with a consulting firm who will provide best effort services to identify and attract potential investors for a cash fee of $4,000 per month. This agreement continues on a month-to-month basis until terminated by either party.
On May 1, 2006 Forster entered into an exclusive agreement with a securities firm in connection with a best efforts placement of one year convertible notes. As part of this arrangement, the securities firm is entitled to receive five year warrants to purchase Forster shares at $2.00/share. The warrants available under this agreement equal 7% of the gross amount of the notes placed. At November 30, 2006 the securities firm had placed $425,000 of the convertible notes and, therefore, were issued warrants for 29,750 share of Forster stock. This agreement continues on a month-to-month basis until terminated by either party.
Forster and certain of its officers are currently defendants in a civil lawsuit alleging failure of defendants to pay compensation to plaintiffs for their work on behalf of the Company. Plaintiffs seek unspecified actual and punitive damages. The parties have exchanged written discovery information and depositions, and arbitration is being evaluated. Management has decided to vigorously defend this matter. Forster does not believe, based on current knowledge, that the foregoing legal proceedings are likely to have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On December 1, 2006, Forster entered into a consulting agreement with a consulting firm to provide marketing and other business related services. The initial term is for three months and the consultant’s fee for the initial term is $2,500 cash and 10,000 shares of common stock each month. The contract has not been terminated as of 2/28/07 and will be effective under the terms of the agreement for an additional nine months. The fee for the additional nine months is $2,500 cash and 10,000 shares of common stock each month.
NOTE 7 - 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 28, 2007, Forster provided contract drilling services to only one customer, with all activity taking place in New Mexico. As of February, 100% of contract drilling revenues and total revenues were derived from one customer. In February 2007, Forster signed a contract with another customer for contract drilling services in Arizona. Forster’s sales of drilling rigs and rig parts are derived from only a handful of customers and few transactions and no sales occurred in the quarter ending February 28, 2007.
Forster operates in an industry experiencing significant demand and growth. Forster’s refurbishment operations are dependent upon the ability to acquire drilling rig parts and the necessary personnel. As of February 28, 2007, certain drilling rig parts and industry labor resources were high in demand and somewhat scarce. In addition, there have been escalations in the prices of certain drilling rig parts and industry labor pay rates. As of February 28, 2007, Forster had limited working capital which may create difficulties in obtaining the necessary drilling rig parts and labor to sustain its refurbishment operations.
NOTE 8 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 9, 2007, Forster entered into a loan agreement with Independence Bank in the amount of $230,000. The loan is secured by two CAT engines purchased for Rig #12 with the loan proceeds. The loan bears a variable interest rate at Wall Street prime plus three percentage points (an initial rate of 11.25%) and is an installment loan due and payable over a period ending December 9, 2009.
Subsequent to February 28, 2007, as of the date of this report, Forster borrowed $700,000 from third parties and must issue a total 280,000 shares of common stock to the note holders. The notes bear interest of 12%, are unsecured, and mature on February 1, 2008 and have a conversion feature at $2.00 per share.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
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
We are in the business of refurbishing land drilling rigs and deploying them for use by oil and natural gas producers. Currently, we provide contract land drilling services to an oil and gas company in New Mexico. We are building our fleet of land rigs, and have (i) one rig completely refurbished and deployed to provide drillings services for Chesapeake Energy (“Chesapeake”) pursuant to a daywork contract, (ii) a second rig recently acquired and ready to be deployed in April 2007 to provide drilling services for Ridgeway Arizona Oil Corp. (“Ridgeway”) pursuant to a daywork contract, (iii) a third rig in which we are in the process of purchasing component parts/refurbishing/assembling for anticipated deployment in a few months, and (iv) miscellaneous component parts for future rigs we plan to acquire additional components for, refurbish, assemble and deploy. In addition to providing drilling services, we intend to provide the crews and equipment used in the operation of these drilling rigs. We believe that there is a scarcity of land drilling rigs currently available for use, and that our ability to refurbish drilling rigs will allow us to meet market demand before new drilling rigs are built and enter the market.
Our business strategy is focused on the re-manufacturing and deployment of drilling rigs. Re-manufacturing includes the refurbishment and renovating of used drilling parts and the assembly of the parts to complete a drilling rig. We are marketing our drilling services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies operating in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. We believe that there exists a current demand for land drilling rigs. Our goal is to provide our refurbished drilling rigs to the market before newly manufactured rigs reach the market. We believe that manufacturing capacity for drilling rigs is currently low which has led to a current backlog of newly manufactured rigs. We also believe the high demand for and the low supply of drilling rigs presents a business opportunity for those companies who can move drilling rigs quickly into the market.
Recent Transactions
In June 2006, we entered the oil and gas industry through the acquisition of all of the capital stock of Forster Tool & Supply, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Forster Tool”), in exchange for 40,055,463 shares of our stock, which represented approximately 95% of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock at the time of the closing (“the Reorganization”). In connection with the Reorganization, we changed our name to Forster Drilling Corporation. Forster Tool was organized in March 2005 and has operated in the oil and gas industry, primarily remanufacturing and refurbishing drilling rigs and drilling rig parts, since its inception. As a result of the Reorganization, Forster Tool became our wholly owned subsidiary and our financial statements became those of Forster Tool. In June 2006, we organized two additional wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) Forster Drilling Inc., a Texas corporation, to conduct our U.S. land based contract drilling activities and (ii) Forster Exploration & Production, Inc., a Nevada corporation, to conduct our U.S. based exploration and production activities. Any and all reference to “Forster”, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” means Forster Drilling Corporation collectively with each of the three subsidiaries.
Results of Operations
Revenues increased from $266,000 to $1,430,880 for the three months ended February 28, 2007, as a result of contract drilling operations.
Total operating expenses increased from $359,252 to $1,824,489 for the three months ended February 28, 2007, reflecting increased business operations in the field and in our corporate office. Rig refurbishment and related expenses decreased from $129,685 to $51,883. Consulting and professional fees increased from $0 to $434,757. Other general and administrative expenses increased from $226,777 to $603,996, as a result of contract drilling operations.
Net loss increased from $225,809 to $838,243.
Liquidity
Historical Financial Data
At February 28, 2007, we had total assets of $10,025,994, total liabilities of $6,417,568, and a working capital deficit of $4,040,266. We believe that we will need to raise a minimum of $4,850,000 million to fund our working capital needs through fiscal 2007 to retire approximately $4.3 million of indebtedness, fund the completion of Rig 12 anticipated to cost $550,000, and to fund additional working capital needs; assuming that we have two drilling rigs deployed in the field and generating revenue pursuant to the current dayrate drilling contracts from April through November 2007. We currently have sufficient cash on hand to fund operations through mid May 2007.
Credit Facilities and Outstanding Debt
As of February 28, 2007, we had approximately $2,170,608 in outstanding bank debt. The debt is represented by the following: (i) a note with a current balance of $30,095, which bears an interest rate of 8.7% compounded monthly, requires a monthly principal and interest payment of approximately $700 and matures in June 2011; (ii) a note with a current balance of $25,135, which bears an interest rate of 8.5%, requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $935 and matures in July 2009; (iii) a note with a current balance of $234,667, which bears an interest rate of prime plus 1%, requires monthly principal payments of approximately $1,333 plus interest with a $161,353 final balloon payment due in October 2011; (iv) a bank loan with a current balance of $1,620,711, which bears an initial variable interest rate of prime plus 3% and requires us to make monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $55,990, matures in December 2009 and is secured by one of our drilling rigs; (v) a $260,000 note from a financial institution, which note bears an annual interest rate of Wall Street Prime plus one percentage point (currently 9.25%), matures in February 2010, requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $8,316, and is secured by one of our drilling rigs.
In February 2007, Forster entered into an agreement to purchase a drilling rig from Ridgeway Arizona Oil Corporation for a purchase price of $358,750, of which $260,000 has been paid. Forster entered into an agreement to pay Ridgeway the remaining $58,750 balance in cash on February 14, 2009.
As of February 28, 2007, Forster had a total of $1,546,000 in subordinated convertible debt, and issued 618,400 shares of common stock as additional consideration. These notes obligate us to make quarterly interest payments in cash or stock at the discretion of the investor, bear a 12% interest rate per annum and have a conversion price of $2.00 per share. Forster has granted certain piggy back registration rights in connection with these notes. These notes mature twelve months from the date of the borrowing.
Need for Additional Capital
We will need to raise additional capital to meet our general and administrative needs for the next twelve months. We anticipate that we will need an additional $550,000 in order to complete the refurbishment of Rig No. 12 and a significant additional amount in order to complete the refurbishment of additional rigs. We will use our best efforts to obtain equity or debt financing to fund operations. The Company has no firm commitments or arrangements for external financing to fund operations. We provide no assurance that we will be successful in any future financing effort to obtain the necessary working capital to support our operations. Our viability is contingent upon our 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.
Contractual Commitments
A tabular disclosure of our contractual obligations at February 28, 2007, is as follows:
| Payments due by period |
| Less than 1 year | 1 - 3 Years | 3 - 5 Years | More than 5 Years |
Credit Facilities…………………….. | $3,096,270 | $1,406,808 | $197,648 | - |
Operating Leases…………………... | (1) | - | - | - |
Employment and consulting contracts (2)……………….... | $ 627,000 | $ 536,000 | - | - |
Total………………………..... | $3,723,270 | $1,942,808 | $197,648 | - |
(1) Substantially all of our operating leases are on a month-to-month basis and, accordingly, the expenses are not included in this table.
(2) Reflects cash obligations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of February 28, 2007, 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, 2007. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have identified deficiencies that existed in the design or operation of our internal control over financial reporting that they 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 statements 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 review process and have been appropriately recorded and disclosed in Form 10-KSB and in this Form 10-QSB. 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 were disclosed to our audit committee at year end. 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, and our Chief Financial Officer has been designated the responsible party to coordinate the implementation and supervision process to address and remedy these deficiencies.
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, 2007, 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.
In June 2006, the Company and certain of our current officers and directors became defendants in a civil lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles. This is a contract suit based on the alleged failure of Defendants to pay salary and bonus shares to plaintiffs for their work in identifying and arranging introductions to prospective investors and/or strategic partners. Plaintiffs allege that, from June 2005 forward, they actively worked to identify and arrange introductions between potential investors and the Company and therefore earned their salary and bonus shares. However, none of the plaintiffs were licensed broker/dealers. Plaintiffs’ causes of action include claims for breach of contract, breach of implied covenant, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, wrongful termination, unfair business practices and unjust enrichment. The plaintiffs also seek injunctive relief from the Company allegedly profiting from its fraud on plaintiffs, disgorgement of the Company’s proceeds and profits, non-economic damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The Company believes these allegations are without merit and intends to defend this action vigorously.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Set forth below is certain information concerning issuances of common stock that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) that occurred, subsequent to the first quarter ended February 28, 2007.
Subsequent to February 28, 2007, Forster borrowed $700,000 from third parties and must issue a total 280,000 shares of common stock to the note holders. The notes bear interest of 12%, are unsecured, and mature on February 1, 2008 and have a conversion feature at $2.00 per share.
The issuances referenced above were consummated pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder on the basis that such transactions did not involve a public offering and the offerees were sophisticated, accredited investors with access to the kind of information that registration would provide. The recipients of these securities represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view to or for sale in connection with any distribution thereof and appropriate legends were affixed to the share certificates and other instruments issued in such transactions. No sales commissions were paid.
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
31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by Bud Najvar, Chief Financial Officer |
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 |
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 Bud Najvar, 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
By: /s/ F. E. FORSTER, III
F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer
Date: April 23, 2007
Signature Title 60; Date
/s/ F. E. FORSTER, III Chairman of the Board and April 23, 2007
F. E. Forster, III Chief Executive Officer
/s/ BUD NAJVAR Chief Financial Officer April 23, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Identification of Exhibit
31.1 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by F. E. Forster, III, Chief Executive Officer |
31.2 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act provided by Bud Najvar, Chief Financial Officer |
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 |
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 Bud Najvar, Chief Financial Officer |