UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: December 31, 2008
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from __________to__________
Commission file number 000-00730
Penn-Pacific Corp.
(Exact name of small business issuer as
specified in its charter)
Nevada | 95-3227748 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
3325 Griffin Road, #200, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33323
(Address of principal executive offices)
(866) 387-6583
Issuer's telephone number
________________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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
Indicate by Check Mark Whether the Registrant is a Shell Company (as Defined by Rule 12B-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X ; No
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the
latest practical date: December 31, 2008 1,668,698
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one).
Yes ; No X
PART I
Item 1. Financial Statements
PENN-PACIFIC CORP. | |
(A Development Stage Company) | |
BALANCE SHEETS | |
| | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
| | December 31, | | | September 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Total Current Assets | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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LIABILITIES & EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilites: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts Payable | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 70 | |
Advances from shareholder | | | 49,744 | | | | 49,744 | |
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Total Current Liabilities | | | 49,814 | | | | 49,814 | |
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Total Liabilities | | | 49,814 | | | | 49,814 | |
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Stockholder's Equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stock, Par value $.0001 | | | | | | | | |
Series A, Authorized 10,000,000 shares, None issued | | | | | | | | |
Series B, Authorized 9,990,000 shares, None issued | | | | | | | | |
Series C, Authorized 10,000 shares, None issued | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock, Par value $.00001 | | | | | | | | |
Authorized 500,000,000 shares, Issued | | | | | | | | |
1,668,698 Shares at December 31, 2008 and | | | | | | | | |
September 30, 2008 | | | 17 | | | | 17 | |
Additional Paid-In Capital | | | 35,831,066 | | | | 35,831,066 | |
Retained Deficit | | | (35,735,362 | ) | | | (35,735,362 | ) |
Deficit Accumulated During the Development Stage | | | (145,535 | ) | | | (145,535 | ) |
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Total Stockholder's Equity | | | (49,814 | ) | | | (49,814 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | |
PENN-PACIFIC CORP. | |
(A Development Stage Company) | |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |
(Unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | Cumulative | |
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | | | | | | | January 13, | |
| | | | | | | | 1997 | |
| | For the three months ended | | | (Inception of | |
| | December 31, | | | | | | development | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | stage) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Revenues: | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | - | | | | - | | | | 145,535 | |
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Net Loss | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (145,535 | ) |
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Basic & Diluted Loss per Share | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | | | |
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Weighted Average Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | | 1,668,698 | | | | 1,237,777 | | | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | |
PENN-PACIFIC CORP. | |
(A Development Stage Company) | |
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | |
(Unaudited) | |
| | | | | | | | Cumulative | |
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | | | | | | | January 13, | |
| | | | | | | | 1997 | |
| | For the three months ended | | | (Inception of | |
| | December 31, | | | | | | Development | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | Stage) | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING | | | | | | | | | |
ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | |
Net Loss | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (145,535 | ) |
Common Stock issued for expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | 41,717 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable | | | - | | | | - | | | | 70 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Expenses | | | - | | | | - | | | | 54,004 | |
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | | | - | | | | - | | | | (49,744 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advances from shareholders | | | - | | | | - | | | | 49,744 | |
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities | | | - | | | | - | | | | 49,744 | |
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Net (Decrease) Increase in | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | | | | | |
at Beginning of Period | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | | | | | | | | | | |
at End of Period | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | |
Cash paid during the year for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
Franchise Taxes | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: None | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements | | | | | |
PENN-PACIFIC CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of accounting policies for Penn-Pacific Corp. (a development stage company) is presented to assist in understanding the Company's financial statements. The accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Going Concern
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a “going concern”, which assume that Penn-Pacific Corp. (hereto referred to as the “Company”) will continue in operation for at least one year and will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of operations.
The Company has sustained substantial operating losses and has used substantial amounts of working capital in its operations. Realization of the assets reflected on the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company which, in turn, is dependent upon the Company’s ability to meet its financing requirements and succeed in its future operations. Management believes that actions presently being taken to revise the Company’s operation and financial requirements provide them with the opportunity for the Company to continue as a going concern.
These financial statements do not reflect adjustments that would be necessary if the Company were unable to continue as a “going concern”. While management believes that the actions already taken or planned, will mitigate the adverse conditions and events which raise doubt about the validity of the “going concern” assumption used in preparing these financial statements, there can be no assurance that these actions will be successful. If the Company were unable to continue as a “going concern,” then substantial adjustments would be necessary to the carrying values of assets, the reported amounts of its liabilities, the reported revenues and expenses, and the balance sheet classifications used.
Interim Reporting
The unaudited financial statements as of December 31, 2008 and for the three month period then ended reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly state the financial position and results of operations for the three months. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which can be expected for full years.
Organization and Basis of Presentation
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on May 18, 1971. On April 8, 2006 a Plan and Articles of Merger between Penn-Pacific Corp. (Delaware) and Penn-Pacific Corp. (Nevada) was filed in the State of Nevada whereby the Company was re-domiciled in the Stage of Nevada. From 1979 to 1991 the primary business of Penn Pacific and its subsidiaries was the acquisition, exploration, development, production and operation of oil and gas properties. Penn Pacific has been inactive since 1991. The Company filed a voluntary petition of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on January 27, 1994. On January 13, 1997, the Company emerged from bankruptcy pursuant to a final decree of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. The Company is in the development stage since January 13, 1997 and has not commenced planned principal operations.
PENN-PACIFIC CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Nature of Business
The Company has no products or services as of December 31, 2008. The Company was organized as a vehicle to seek merger or acquisition candidates. The Company intends to acquire interests in various business opportunities, which in the opinion of management will provide a profit to the Company.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents to the extent the funds are not being held for investment purposes.
Pervasiveness of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles required management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company has no significant off-balance-sheet concentrations of credit risk such as foreign exchange contracts, options contracts or other foreign hedging arrangements.
Loss per Share
Basic loss per share has been computed by dividing the loss for the year applicable to the common stockholders’ by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the years. The effect of outstanding common stock equivalents would be anti-dilutive for December 31, 2008 and 2007 and are thus not considered. There are no common equivalent shares outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial liabilities consist of accounts payable. Except as otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financial instruments approximate their carrying values due to the sort-term maturities of these instruments.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of SFAS No.109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” SFAS No.109 requires recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax consequences, based on enacted tax laws, of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2007 financial statements to conform to the September 30, 2008 presentation.
PENN-PACIFIC CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123 (R) requiring employee equity awards to be accounted for under the fair value method. Accordingly, share-based compensation is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the award. Prior to June 1, 2006, the company accounted for awards granted to employees under its equity incentive plans under the intrinsic value method prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (APB 25), and related interpretations, and provided the required pro forma disclosures prescribed by SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS No. 123), as amended. No stock options were granted to employees during the years ended September 30, 2008, and 2007 and accordingly, no compensation expense was recognized under APB No. 25 for the years ended September 30, 2008, and 2007. In addition, no compensation expense is recognized under provisions of SFAS No. 123 (R) with respect to employees as no stock options where granted to employees.
Under the modified prospective method of adoption for SFAS No. 123 (R), the compensation cost recognized by the company beginning on June 1, 2006 includes (a) compensation cost for all equity incentive awards granted prior to, but not vested as of June 1, 2006, based on the grant-dated fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all equity incentive awards granted subsequent to June 1, 2006, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No, 123 (R). The company uses the straight-line attribution method to recognize share-based compensation costs over the service period of the award. Upon exercise, cancellation, forfeiture, or expiration of stock options, or upon vesting or forfeiture of restricted stock units, deferred tax assets for options and restricted stock units with multiple vesting dates are eliminated for each vesting period on a first-in, first-out basis as if each vesting period was a separate award. To calculate the excess tax benefits available for use in offsetting future tax shortfalls as of the dated of implementation, the company followed the alternative transition method discussed in FASB Staff Position No. 123 (R)-3. During the periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, no stock options were granted to non-employees. Accordingly, no stock-based compensation expense was recognized for new stock option grants in the Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss at December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Recent Accounting Standards
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("SFAS 159"). SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to reduce both complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. Generally accepted accounting principles have required different measurement attributes for different assets and liabilities that can create artificial volatility in earnings. The FASB has indicated it believes that SFAS 159 helps to mitigate this type of accounting-induced volatility by enabling companies to report related assets and liabilities at fair value, which would likely reduce the need for companies to comply with detailed rules for hedge accounting. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements included in SFAS 157 and SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments." SFAS 159 is effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal year 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have an impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
PENN-PACIFIC CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Recent Accounting Standards (Continued)
In December 2007, the FASB issued No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51" (“SFAS 160"). SFAS 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is not permitted. Management is currently evaluating the effects of this statement, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”. SFAS 141(R) provides companies with principles and requirements on how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree as well as the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. SFAS 141(R) also requires certain disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Acquisition costs associated with the business combination will generally be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) is effective for business combinations occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, which will require the Company to adopt these provisions for business combinations occurring in fiscal 2009 and thereafter. Early adoption of SFAS 141(R) is not permitted. Management is currently evaluating the effects of this statement, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. (“SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. Management is currently evaluating the effects of this statement, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
NOTE 2 - INCOME TAXES
As of September 30, 2008, the Company had a net operating loss carry forward for income tax reporting purposes of approximately $145,500 that may be offset against future taxable income through 2027. Current tax laws limit the amount of loss available to be offset against future taxable income when a substantial change in ownership occurs. Therefore, the amount available to offset future taxable income may be limited. No tax benefit has been reported in the financial statements, because the Company believes there is a 50% or greater chance the carry-forwards will expire unused. Accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the loss carry-forwards are offset by a valuation allowance of the same amount.
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Net Operating Losses | | $ | 21,825 | | | $ | 21,585 | |
Valuation Allowance | | | (21,825 | ) | | | (21,585 | ) |
| | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
PENN-PACIFIC CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2 - INCOME TAXES (Continued)
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed using the federal US statutory income tax rate as follows:
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
Provision (Benefit) at US Statutory Rate | | $ | 240 | | | $ | 3,040 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Valuation Allowance | | | (240 | ) | | | (3,040 | ) |
| | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
The Company evaluates its valuation allowance requirements based on projected future operations. When circumstances change and causes a change in management's judgment about the recoverability of deferred tax assets, the impact of the change on the valuation is reflected in current income.
NOTE 3 - DEVELOPMENT STAGE COMPANY
The Company has not begun principal operations and as is common with a development stage company, the Company has had recurring losses during its development stage. The Company's financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, the Company does not have significant cash or other material assets, nor does it have an established source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and to allow it to continue as a going concern. In the interim, shareholders of the Company have committed to meeting its minimal operating expenses.
NOTE 4 – UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The adoption of the provisions of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the company’s financial position and results of operations. At January 1, 2007, the company had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits and no accrual for the payment of related interest.
Interest costs related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as “Interest expense, net” in the accompanying statements of operations. Penalties, if any, would be recognized as a component of “Selling, general and administrative expenses”. The Company recognized $0 of interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits during 2008. In many cases the company’s uncertain tax positions are related to tax years that remain subject to examination by relevant tax authorities.
With few exceptions, the company is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2004. The following describes the open tax years, by major tax jurisdiction, as of January 1, 2007:
United States (a) | | 2000– Present |
(a) Includes federal as well as state or similar local jurisdictions, as applicable.
PENN-PACIFIC CORP.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
NOTE 5 - COMMITMENTS
As of December 31, 2008 all activities of the Company have been conducted by corporate officers from either their homes or business offices. Currently, there are no outstanding debts owed by the company for the use of these facilities and there are no commitments for future use of the facilities.
NOTE 6 – CHANGES IN COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
On October 29, 2007 the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock in exchange for $20,000 in accounts payable.
NOTE 7 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2008 and September 30, 2008, Rose Fischer, President and shareholder of the Company, has advanced the Company $49,744 and $49,744.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation
This Quarterly Report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, including without limitation, the ability of the Company to continue its expansion strategy, changes in costs of raw materials, labor, and employee benefits, as well as general market conditions, competition and pricing. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a presentation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of the Company will be achieved.
As used herein the term “Company” refers to Penn-Pacific Corp., a Nevada corporation and its predecessors, unless the context indicates otherwise. The Company is currently a shell company whose purpose is to acquire operations through an acquisition or merger or to begin its own start-up business.
The Company is in the process of attempting to identify and acquire a favorable business opportunity. The Company has reviewed and evaluated a number of business ventures for possible acquisition or participation by the Company. The Company has not entered into any agreement, nor does it have any commitment or understanding to enter into or become engaged in a transaction as of the date of this filing. The Company continues to investigate, review, and evaluate business opportunities as they become available and will seek to acquire or become engaged in business opportunities at such time as specific opportunities warrant.
Plan of Operations
The Company has no products or services as of December 31, 2008. The Company was organized as a vehicle to seek merger or acquisition candidates. The Company intends to acquire interests in various business opportunities, which in the opinion of management will provide a profit to the Company.
The Company had no sales or sales revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2008 or 2007 because it is a shell company that has not had any business operations for the past four years.
The Company had no costs of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2008 or 2007 because it is a shell company that has not had any business operations for the past four years. The Company had general and administrative expenses of $0 and $0 for the three month periods ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
Capital Resources and Liquidity
At December 31, 2008, the Company had total current assets of $0 and total assets of $0 as compared to $0 current assets and $0 total assets at September 30, 2008
Net stockholders’ deficit in the Company was $49,814 as of December 31, 2008 and $49,814 at September 30, 2008.
Government Regulations - The Company is subject to all pertinent Federal, State, and Local laws governing its business. The Company is subject to licensing and regulation by a number of authorities in its State or municipality. These may include health, safety, and fire regulations. The Company's operations are also subject to Federal and State minimum wage laws governing such matters as working conditions, overtime and tip credits.
Critical Accounting Policies - -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 the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, contingencies and taxes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The following critical accounting policies are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are subject to various loss contingencies arising in the ordinary course of business. We consider the likelihood of loss or impairment of an asset or the incurrence of a liability, as well as our ability to reasonably estimate the amount of loss in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss contingency is accrued when management concludes that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted.
We recognize deferred tax assets (future tax benefits) and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the book carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the expected future tax return consequences of those differences, which are expected to be either deductible or taxable when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled. Future tax benefits have been fully offset by a 100% valuation allowance as management is unable to determine that it is more likely than not that this deferred tax asset will be realized.
Recently Enacted and Proposed Regulatory Changes - Recently enacted and proposed changes in the laws and regulations affecting public companies, including the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and rules proposed by the SEC and NASDAQ could cause us to incur increased costs as we evaluate the implications of new rules and respond to new requirements. The new rules could make it more difficult for us to obtain certain types of insurance, including directors and officers liability insurance, and we may be forced to accept reduced policy limits and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar coverage. The impact of these events could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on the Company's board of directors, or as executive officers. We are presently evaluating and monitoring developments with respect to these new and proposed rules, and we cannot predict or estimate the amount of the additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("SFAS 159"). SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS 159 is to reduce both complexity in accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently. Generally accepted accounting principles have required different measurement attributes for different assets and liabilities that can create artificial volatility in earnings. The FASB has indicated it believes that SFAS 159 helps to mitigate this type of accounting-induced volatility by enabling companies to report related assets and liabilities at fair value, which would likely reduce the need for companies to comply with detailed rules for hedge accounting. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards, including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements included in SFAS 157 and SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments." SFAS 159 is effective for the Company as of the beginning of fiscal year 2008. The adoption of this pronouncement is not expected to have an impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51" (“SFAS 160"). SFAS 160 amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. This Statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is not permitted. Management is currently evaluating the effects of this statement, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”. SFAS 141(R) provides companies with principles and requirements on how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree as well as the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. SFAS 141(R) also requires certain disclosures to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. Acquisition costs associated with the business combination will generally be expensed as incurred. SFAS 141(R) is effective for business combinations occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, which will require the Company to adopt these provisions for business combinations occurring in fiscal 2009 and thereafter. Early adoption of SFAS 141(R) is not permitted. Management is currently evaluating the effects of this statement, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. (“SFAS 161"). SFAS 161 requires enhanced disclosures about an entity's derivative and hedging activities and thereby improves the transparency of financial reporting. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. Management is currently evaluating the effects of this statement, but it is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company.
(a) | Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's President, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon the evaluation, the Company's President concluded that, as of the end of the period, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting him to material information relating to the Company required to be included in the reports that the Company files and submits pursuant to the Exchange Act.
(b) | Changes in Internal Controls |
Based on this evaluation as of December 31, 2008, there were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting or in any other areas that could significantly affect the Company's internal controls subsequent to the date of his most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Our directors and officers are or may become, in their individual capacities, officers, directors, controlling shareholders and/or partners of other entities engaged in a variety of businesses. Each of our officers and directors is engaged in business activities outside of the Company. There exist potential conflicts of interest including, among other things, time, effort and business combinations with other such entities.
Conflict with other blank check companies with which members of management may become affiliated in the future may arise in the pursuit of business combinations. Our officers and directors are not currently involved as officers and directors of other blank check companies, although they may be in the future. A potential conflict of interest may result if and when any of our officers or directors become an officer or director of another company, especially another blank check company.
OUR BUSINESS IS DIFFICULT TO EVALUATE BECAUSE WE HAVE NO OPERATING HISTORY.
As the Company has no operating history or revenue and only minimal assets, there is a risk that we will be unable to continue as a going concern and consummate a business combination. The Company has had no recent operating history nor any revenues or earnings from operations since inception. We have no significant assets or financial resources. We will, in all likelihood, sustain operating expenses without corresponding revenues, at least until the consummation of a business combination. This may result in our incurring a net operating loss that will increase continuously until we can consummate a business combination with a profitable business opportunity. We cannot assure you that we can identify a suitable business opportunity and consummate a business combination.
WE EXPECT A MERGER OR ACQUISITION TO RESULT IN A LACK OF DIVERSIFICATION, WHICH MEANS WE WILL BE SUBJECT TO ECONOMIC FLUCTUATION WITHIN A PARTICULAR INDUSTRY.
Because we have limited capital, it is unlikely we will be capable of negotiating more than one acquisition or merger. As a result, we expect to experience a lack of diversification, which may subject us to economic fluctuation within a particular industry in which a target company conducts business. In addition, any merger or acquisition effected by us may result in the issuance of additional securities, which may result in substantial dilution to the existing shareholders.
THERE IS COMPETITION FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES SUITABLE FOR A MERGER TRANSACTION OF THE TYPE CONTEMPLATED BY MANAGEMENT.
The Company is in a highly competitive market for a small number of business opportunities, which could reduce the likelihood of consummating a successful business combination. We are and will continue to be an insignificant participant in the business of seeking mergers with, joint ventures with and acquisitions of small private and public entities. A large number of established and well-financed entities, including small public companies and venture capital firms, are active in mergers and acquisitions of companies that may be desirable target candidates for us. Nearly all these entities have significantly greater financial resources, technical expertise and managerial capabilities than we do; consequently, we will be at a competitive disadvantage in identifying possible business opportunities and successfully completing a business combination. These competitive factors may reduce the likelihood of our identifying and consummating a successful business combination.
OUR MANAGEMENT HAS LIMITED EXPERIENCE AND MAY MISS CERTAIN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
Our success will be dependent on our management. Our officers and director have only limited experience in the business activities in which we intend to engage. Management believes it has sufficient experience to implement our business plan, although there is no assurance that additional managerial assistance will not be required.
FUTURE SUCCESS IS HIGHLY DEPENDENT ON THE ABILITY OF MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE AND ATTRACT A SUITABLE ACQUISITION.
The nature of our operations is highly speculative. The success of our plan of operation will depend to a great extent on the operations, financial condition and management of the identified business opportunity. While management intends to seek business combination(s) with entities having established operating histories, we may not be successful in locating candidates meeting that criterion. In the event we complete a business combination, the success of our operations may be dependent upon management of the successor firm or venture partner firm and numerous other factors beyond our control.
OUR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ANALYSTS.
The quality and desirability of business combinations will be determined by or under the supervision of our officers and directors. Our officers and directors are not professional business analysts and they may choose poor business combinations or they may miss good business combination opportunities.
THE COMPANY HAS NO EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR A BUSINESS COMBINATION OR OTHER TRANSACTION.
We have no arrangement, agreement or understanding with respect to engaging in a merger with, joint venture with or acquisition of, a private or public entity. No assurances can be given that we will successfully identify and evaluate suitable business opportunities or that we will conclude a business combination. We may not be able to negotiate a business combination on favorable terms.
MANAGEMENT INTENDS TO DEVOTE ONLY A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME TO SEEKING A TARGET COMPANY WHICH MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO IDENTIFY A SUITABLE ACQUISITION CANDIDATE.
While seeking a business combination, management anticipates devoting no more than a few hours per week to the Company's affairs. Our officers have not entered into written employment agreements with us and are not expected to do so in the foreseeable future. This limited commitment may adversely impact our ability to identify and consummate a successful business combination.
THE TIME AND COST OF PREPARING A PRIVATE COMPANY TO BECOME A PUBLIC REPORTING COMPANY MAY PRECLUDE US FROM ENTERING INTO A MERGER OR ACQUISITION WITH THE MOST ATTRACTIVE PRIVATE COMPANIES.
Potential combination candidates may not be capable of complying with SEC disclosure requirements, such as audited financial statements. Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act require reporting companies to provide certain information about significant acquisitions, including certified financial statements for the company acquired, covering one, two, or three years, depending on the relative size of the acquisition. The time and additional costs that may be incurred by some target entities to prepare these statements may significantly delay or essentially preclude consummation of an acquisition. Otherwise suitable acquisition prospects that do not have or are unable to obtain the required audited statements may be inappropriate for acquisition so long as the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act are applicable to the Company.
THE REPORT OF OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS INDICATES UNCERTAINTY CONCERNING OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN AND THIS MAY IMPAIR OUR ABILITY TO CONSUMMATE A BUSINESS COMBINATION.
Our independent auditors have raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We cannot assure you that this will not impair our ability to consummate a business combination. Additionally, we cannot assure you that we will ever achieve significant revenues and therefore remain a going concern.
THE COMPANY MAY BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER GOVERNMENT REGULATION, WHICH WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR OPERATIONS.
Although we are subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act, management believes we will not be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act"), since we will not be engaged in the business of investing or trading in securities. If we engage in business combinations, which result in our holding passive investment interests in a number of entities, we could be subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act. If so, we would be required to register as an investment company and could be expected to incur significant registration and compliance costs. We have obtained no formal determination from the Securities and Exchange Commission as to our status under the Investment Company Act and, consequently, violation of the Act could subject us to material adverse consequences.
ANY POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OR MERGER WITH A FOREIGN COMPANY MAY SUBJECT US TO ADDITIONAL RISKS.
If we enter into a business combination with a foreign concern, we will be subject to risks inherent in business operations outside of the United States. These risks include, for example, currency fluctuations, regulatory problems, punitive tariffs, unstable local tax policies, trade embargoes, risks related to shipment of raw materials and finished goods across national borders and cultural and language differences. Foreign economies may differ favorably or unfavorably from the United States economy in growth of gross national product, rate of inflation, market development, rate of savings, and capital investment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments positions, and in other respects.
THERE IS CURRENTLY NO TRADING MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK.
Outstanding shares of our Common Stock cannot be offered, sold, pledged or otherwise transferred unless subsequently registered pursuant to, or exempt from registration under, the Securities Act and any other applicable federal or state securities laws or regulations. These restrictions will limit the ability of our stockholders to liquidate their investment.
OUR BUSINESS WILL HAVE NO REVENUES UNLESS AND UNTIL WE MERGE WITH OR ACQUIRE AN OPERATING BUSINESS.
We are a development stage company and have had no revenues from operations. We may not realize any revenues unless and until we successfully merge with or acquire an operating business.
THE COMPANY INTENDS TO ISSUE MORE SHARES IN A MERGER OR ACQUISITION, WHICH WILL RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL DILUTION.
Our certificate of incorporation authorizes the issuance of a maximum of 100,000,000 shares of common stock and a maximum of 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Any merger or acquisition effected by us may result in the issuance of additional securities without stockholder approval and may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of our common stock held by our then existing stockholders. Moreover, the common stock issued in any such merger or acquisition transaction may be valued on an arbitrary or non-arm's-length basis by our management, resulting in an additional reduction in the percentage of common stock held by our then existing stockholders. Our Board of Directors has the power to issue any or all of such authorized but unissued shares without stockholder approval. To the extent that additional shares of Common Stock or Preferred Stock are issued in connection with a business combination or otherwise, dilution to the interests of our stockholders will occur and the rights of the holders of Common Stock might be materially adversely affected.
BECAUSE WE MAY SEEK TO COMPLETE A BUSINESS COMBINATION THROUGH A "REVERSE MERGER", FOLLOWING SUCH A TRANSACTION WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ATTRACT THE ATTENTION OF MAJOR BROKERAGE FIRMS.
Additional risks may exist since we will assist a privately held business to become public through a "reverse merger." Securities analysts of major brokerage firms may not provide coverage of our Company since there is no incentive to brokerage firms to recommend the purchase of our common stock. No assurance can be given that brokerage firms will want to conduct any secondary offerings on behalf of our post-merger company in the future.
THERE IS NO PUBLIC MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK, NOR HAVE WE EVER PAID DIVIDENDS ON OUR COMMON STOCK.
There is no public trading market for our common stock and none is expected to develop in the foreseeable future unless and until the Company completes a business combination with an operating business and such business files a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Additionally, we have never paid dividends on our Common Stock and do not presently intend to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that any funds available for payment of dividends will be re-invested into the Company to further its business strategy.
OUR COMMON STOCK MAY NOT BE LISTED ON NASDAQ OR ANY OTHER SECURITIES EXCHANGE FOLLOWING A BUSINESS COMBINATION.
Following a business combination, we may seek the listing of our common stock on NASDAQ or another United States Stock Exchange. However, we may not be able to meet the initial listing standards of such an exchange following the merger, and even if we are able to obtain such a listing initially, we may not be able to maintain such listing of our common stock. After completing a business combination, until our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ or another stock exchange, we expect that our common stock would be eligible to trade on the OTC Bulletin Board, another over-the-counter quotation system, or on the "pink sheets," where our stockholders may find it more difficult to dispose of shares or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our common stock. In addition, we would be subject to an SEC rule that, if we failed to meet the criteria set forth in such rule, imposes various practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell securities governed by the rule to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Consequently, such rule may deter broker-dealers from recommending or selling our common stock, which may further affect the liquidity of our stock. This would also make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital following a business combination.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None/Not Applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITIES HOLDERS
None/Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The following documents are filed herewith or have been included as exhibits to previous filings with the Commission and are incorporated herein by this reference:
Exhibit No. | Exhibit |
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3 | Articles of Incorporation (1) |
3.2 | Bylaws (1) |
3.1 | Amended Articles of Incorporation (1) |
31 | Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32 | Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the period covered by this Form 10-QSB.
(1) Incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Penn-Pacific Corp.
/s/ Rose Fischer
Rose Fischer
President
(Principal Executive & Accounting Officer)
January 22, 2009