UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 20-F
ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED: OCTOBER 31, 2004
Commission File Number: 000 - 18343
WORLD VENTURES INC.
(formerly Nu-Dawn Resources Inc.)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Not Applicable
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Province of British Columbia, Canada
(Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
102 Piper Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9T 3G3
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Postal Code)
(250) 756-0291
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.
No Par Value Common Stock
(Title of Class)
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.
None
(Title of Class)
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer's classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period of this Registration Statement: 11,832,154. The Issuer had 12,132,154 shares of its Common Stock outstanding at April 26, 2005. Of these shares 12,097,554 are held by non-affiliated persons and the aggregate market value of such shares based on the bid price of issurer's Common Stock on April 26, 2005 was approximately $3,871,217.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (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 [ ]
Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
Item 17 [X] Item 18 [ ]
The Issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year were $ NIL.
The Issurer's Common Stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board - - Symbol WVNTF
Currencies:
Monetary amounts in this Form 20-F are stated in Canadian dollars (Cdn $) except where specifically stated otherwise.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing a Forms 20-F and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WORLD VENTURES INC.
/s/ Raynerd B. Carson (signed)
April 26th, 2005
Raynerd B. Carson, President
Date
WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(a)
General Development of Business
World Ventures Inc. (the “Company”) (formerly Nu-Dawn Resources Inc.) effected a name change on June 28th, 1999. World Ventures Inc. (formerly Nu-Dawn Resources Inc.) was incorporated on October 3rd, 1980 by registration of its Memorandum and Articles under theCompany Act of the Province of British Columbia. Since its formation, the Company has been engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. In 1999, the Company changed its direction of business to pursue real estate and land development. In 2001, the Company ceased its pursuit of real estate and land development and resumed its historical business of acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company relies on its officers and directors to conduct its business affairs.
In 1986, the Company completed the sale of 600,000 shares of common stock at $0.50 per share in a public offering in Canada. In subsequent years, the Company raised additional capital for the primary purpose of exploring certain mineral properties through the private placement of common stock in Canada.
By agreement dated November 21st, 1986, the Company completed a private placement of 248,000 "flow-through" common shares at a price of $0.3226 per share to 14 private investors, together with warrants to purchase up to 248,000 additional shares at $0.40 per share during the ensuing 12 months. The Company paid no commissions. Subsequently, warrants for the purchase of an additional 105,614 shares were exercised by certain of the investors for total proceeds to the Company of $42,245.
"Flow-through" common shares under applicable laws of Canada permit amounts paid by investors to be expended by the issuer in exploration of mineral properties with the amounts expended deductible, for purposes of reporting income under applicable Canadian income tax laws, by the individual investor and not by the issuer. Other than such characteristics, such shares are equivalent to all other shares of common stock of the issuer.
In August 1987, the Company completed a private placement of 550,797 'flow-through' common shares at a price of $0.37 per share to 19 private investors, together with warrants to purchase up to 550,797 additional shares at $0.42 per share during the ensuing 12 months. Yorkton Securities Inc. (a Canadian broker-dealer) received a commission of 10% of the gross proceeds. None of the warrants were exercised and did expire.
In 1988, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire an ore concentrating and milling facility and small parcel of land located within a few miles of the Company's two principal mining prospects in British Columbia near the town of Salmo. The acquisition was completed in 1989 and as consideration for the acquisition of the milling facility (referred to hereafter as the "H.B. Mill"); the Company issued 7,200,000 shares of its common stock to Nor-Quest Resources Ltd. ("Nor-Quest"), a publicly owned British Columbia corporation.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(a)
General Development of Business (continued)
For approximately 12 months through late 1989, the Company had an agreement with Nor-Quest pursuant to which certain operating and other expenses of the Company were advanced by Nor-Quest, which was then the majority shareholder of the Company. In late 1989, Nor-Quest sold its stock ownership interest in the Company in a private transaction and agreed with the purchaser that amounts owed by the Company to Nor-Quest would be limited to $50,000 and would be repaid only out of future operating profits from the H.B. Mill.
In 1989 the Company issued 120,000 shares of its common stock to Najcorp Investments Inc., a British Columbia corporation, for the acquisition of a 0.5% working interest in four natural gas wells located in Atoka County, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Subsequent to the private sale of the Company's stock by Nor-Quest, as described above, the purchaser of those shares, Dydar Resources Ltd. ("Dydar"), a British Columbia corporation owned by Raynerd B. Carson. Raynerd B. Carson became a director of the Company in November, 1989, made a private acquisition from the Company of 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock and a stock purchase warrant entitling Dydar to purchase an additional 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.20 per share for a total purchase price of $300,000.
The shares and any shares acquired from exercise of the warrant are subject to a 12-month restriction from transfer expiring November 20, 1990. Dydar exercised its stock purchase warrant to purchase an additional 2,000,000 shares of common stock for $400,000 on October 30, 1990. In connection with the acquisition of the Company shares from Nor-Quest and the private purchase from the Company, three persons designated by Dydar were added to the Board of Directors of the Company and two former directors resigned.
During the year ended October 31, 1991, the Company:
(i)
Issued 476,388 shares, to a company controlled by a director and officer, for consideration of $160,781 pursuant to a private placement. The consideration consisted of cash of $30,000 and the assumption of accounts payable of $130,781 by the investor. In addition, the investor also received warrants to purchase an additional 476,388 shares at $0.3375 per share until May 22, 1992 and at $0.39 per share from May 23, 1992 to May 22, 1993.
During the year ended October 31, 1992, the Company:
(i)
Issued 1,494,217 shares of which 1,400,000 shares were issued pursuant to a private placement of 1,400,000 units consisting of one share and a two year purchase warrant to purchase a share at $0.15 in the first year and $0.20 in the second year. The warrants expire on September 10, 1993. During the period 94,217 shares were issued at $0.299 to settle a debt totalling $28,265.00. Three directors resigned during the period and one new director was appointed. The lease on the Yankee Dundee mining property was terminated.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(a)
General Development of Business (continued)
During the year ended October 31, 1993, the Company:
(i)
Issued 784,470 shares pursuant to exercise of warrants for debt. The Company sold the Jersey Emerald mining claims for the consideration of twelve thousand dollars to be paid on equal annual instalments over the next three years. The Company retains a one and one half percent net smelter return royalty from any future production.
During the year ended October 31, 1994, the Company:
(i)
Issued 1,000,000 units pursuant to a private placement of $0.15 per unit, each unit consisting of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable for a period of two years entitling the holders the right to purchase an additional share at a price of $0.15 for the first year and at a price of $0.20 per share if exercised between April 19, 1995 and April 18, 1996. October 31, 1994, 666,667 warrants were outstanding.
(ii)
Issued 50,000 shares at a deemed price of $0.15 per share pursuant to a letter agreement for exploration work. The Company's mineral properties in Canada were not in production during the period. The Company's minor interest in an oil and gas production property in the United States, acquired in 1989, provided no income during the period.
During the year ended October 31, 1995, the Company:
(i)
Issued 1,500,000 units at $0.15 per unit pursuant to a private placement agreement dated July 7, 1995, each unit consisting of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase a further common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.15 per share during the first year and $0.20 per share during the second year.
(ii)
The Company issued 266,667 units as an exploration payment on the Guanacaste Property in Costa Rica and the remainder of the balance in cash funds. 150,000 common shares were issued as a finder's fee. As at October 31,1996 1,055,334 of the share purchase warrants remained unexercised. Issued 386,709 common shares at a deemed price of $0.15 per share pursuant to a share for debt agreement.
During the year ended October 31, 1996, the Company:
(i)
Issued 329,338 common shares for debt settlement of $71,069 of which 196,000 of those shares were issued to an individual related to the President of the Company for debt settlement of $29,400.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(a)
General Development of Business (continued)
(ii)
Issued 700,000 units at $0.20 per unit pursuant to a private placement agreement, each unit consisting of one flow-through common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase either one flow-through common share or one common share, at a price of $0.20 per share, for a period of one year. As at October 31, 1996 all the share purchase warrants remain unexercised.
(iii)
Issued 500,000 units at $0.50 per unit pursuant to a private placement to a company controlled by the President of the Company for cash proceeds of $233,331 and debt settlement of $16,669. Each unit consisting of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional common share for a period of two years at a price of $0.50 per share during the first year and $0.60 per share during the second year. As at October 31, 1996, 115,495 of the share purchase warrants had been exercised for debt settlement of $57,748.
(iv)
Issued 444,666 of common shares pursuant to a private placement for cash proceeds of $50,000 and settlement of exploration payments of $14,000.
During the year ended October 31, 1997, the Company:
(i)
Issued 1,000,000 shares at $0.15 per share with non-transferable share purchase warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares at $0.15 per share for a one year period and $0.18 per share in the second year. At October 31, 1997, 696,499 of the share purchase warrants remained unexercised.
(ii)
Issued 325,000 units at $0.20 per share pursuant to a private placement agreement dated November 1996 entitling the holder to purchase either one flow-through common share or one common share at a price of $0.20 for one year. Issued 303,501 units at $0.15 per share on exercise of warrants for cash proceeds of $45,526.Issued 1,054,610 units at $0.20 per share on exercise of warrants for debt settlement of $210,922.
During the year ended October 31, 1998, the Company:
(i)
Issued 330,166 common shares at $0.15 per share pursuant to exercise of purchase warrants of private placement agreement dated April 29, 1997, for cash proceeds of $49,525.
(i)
In advance of a Private Placement Agreement dated April 15, 1998, a loan of $143,389 was advanced to the Company to be repaid upon completion of the Agreement (proposed completion date November 1998) to issue 1,000,000 non-transferable shares at a price of $0.15 per share with non-transferable share purchase warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares at $0.15 in the first year and $0.18 in the second year.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(a)
General Development of Business (continued)
During the year ended October 31, 1999, the Company:
(i)
Pursuant to a private placement dated November 13, 1998, 1,000,000 units were issued at a price of $0.15 per unit consisting of one share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable for a period of two years, granting the holder the right to acquire one additional share at $0.15 per share in the first year and at a price of $0.18 per share in the second year.
During the year ended October 31, 2000, the Company:
(i)
During 2000, a reverse stock split on a 5:1 basis occurred. The number of shares has been adjusted to reflect this transaction.
(ii)
Pursuant to a private placement dated April 5, 2000: 600,000 units were issued at a price of $0.25 per unit for cash. Each unit consisting of one share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable for a period of two years, granting the holder the right to acquire one additional share at a price of $0.25 per share in the first year and at a price of $0.40 per share in the second year.
During the year ended October 31, 2001, the Company:
(i)
Pursuant to a private placement dated November 13, 2000: 750,000 units were issued at a price of $0.10 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable for a period of two years, granting the holder the right to acquire one additional share at a price of $0.10 per share in the first year and at a price of $0.15 per share in the second year. These warrants were exercised during 2001 as settlement of loan payable.
During the year ended October 31, 2002, the Company:
(i)
Issued 1,500,000 shares at a price of $0.10 per share for settlement of $150,000 loan. Attached to the issued shares were 1,500,000 non-transferable share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of two years. As at October 31, 2002, 1,500,000 of the share purchase warrants remained unexercised.
During the year ended October 31, 2003, the Company:
(i)
Issued 1,500,000 shares at a price of $0.10 per share for settlement of $150,000 loan. Attached to the issued shares were 1,500,000 non-transferable share purchase warrants exercisable for the period to two years. As at October 31, 2003, 3,000,000 of the share purchase warrants remained unexercised.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(a)
General Development of Business (continued)
During the year ended October 31, 2004, the Company:
(i)
Pursuant to a private placement dated April 24, 2002: 1,500,000 units were issued at a price of $0.10 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one non-transferable share purchase warrant exercisable for a period of two years, granting the holder the right to acquire one additional share at a price of $0.10 per share in the first year and at a price of $0.15 per share in the second year. The holder exercised 1,300,000 of these warrants during 2004 period as settlement of loan payable of $195,000. The remaining 200,000 warrants pursuant to this agreement expired April 24, 2004.
(ii)
Pursuant to an employee stock option agreement dated May 8th, 2000 granting the employee to purchase common shares of up to 50,000 common shares at $0.25. The employee had the option to exercise the share purchase for up to and including May 8, 2005. The employee exercised the option to purchase common shares at $0.25 per share on December 9, 2003 by way of settlement of debt of $12,500.As at October 31, 2004, 1,500,000 of the share warrants remained unexercised pursuant to a private placement issued in 2003.
(b)
Industry Segments
The Company presently operates the mineral exploration and development business in United States, Canada, Panama and Costa Rica. The Company renewed its interest in gold mining projects and in 2002 the Company acquired a lease/purchase agreement in 19 claims in Nevada, U.S.A.
The Company continues to maintain its mineral holdings with the intent to explore, develop and recruit buyers or joint venture partners for their projects. The Company will continue to pursue mining projects in North and Central America.
(c)
Narrative Description of Business
Upon organization the Company's organizers caused two non-producing mineral properties located near Salmo, British Columbia, Canada, to be transferred to the Company. Subsequently, the Company acquired interest in two other non-producing mineral properties located in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. (ITEM 2) The Company's principal activities through the end of 1999 have consisted principally of financing activities for the purpose of raising capital to explore Company properties and the exploration of the properties using the funds raised. The Company intends to continue to explore its properties to determine whether commercially extractable minerals exist and, if funding is available, may engage in the development of mineralized zones and the production of minerals. Through 1994/95 substantially all of the Company's available capita l has been expended for mineral property acquisition exploration and upgrading the H.B. Mill. No mining operations have been conducted and no operation of the Company's H.B. Mill, acquired in 1989, has been attempted.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(c)
Narrative Description of Business (continued)
In 2001, the Company abandoned (forfeited) the H.B. Mill site and property to the Province of British Columbia.
In 2002, the Company obtained the lease/purchase agreement on an old mineral property in Lapon Canyon, Nevada. The Company intends to explore and if warranted develop the Nevada property. The Company intends to fund the Nevada property by equity funding or joint venture partners.
(d)
Plan of Operation
Since its initial public offering in Canada in 1986, the Company has had insufficient capital available to complete the exploration of its existing properties or to develop any mining reserves. Due to the significant capital investment involved in production mining operations and the operation of an ore-processing mill, it is likely that the Company may not make any final determination as to the value or presence of any commercial mining reserves in its existing properties for up to several years. Therefore, the Company will continue to consider alternative sources of capital, which may include arrangements under which the Company would enter into joint venture arrangements or undertake mineral property management on behalf of others. However, due to uncertainties involved it cannot be ascertained whether sufficient capital will be available for any such activities.
Since March 2002, the Company has concentrated on the Mineral County, Nevada Project. Exploration and feasibility work is required to ascertain if the project is viable. The Company's investigations are at the early stage and there is no assurance that permitting or financing for this project will be available.
(i)
Products
Because the Company has been in the exploration stage in the mining business and is not engaged in the business of extracting minerals from any of its properties or operating its ore processing mill, the Company does not have any principal products and has not generated any revenues to date.
(ii)
Status of Product
There has been no public announcement of, nor has the Company otherwise made public information about, any new product or industry segment of the Company requiring the investment by the Company of a material amount of its total assets, or which is otherwise material to the Company's operations. However, should the Company determine to commence production of the Nevada property this would require large expenditures and commitment of funds neither of which are presently available to the Company.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(d)
Plan of Operation (continued)
(iii)
Raw Materials
The sources and availability of raw materials essential to the Company's business are limited in the context that mineral bearing ore of a high enough commercial grade to justify development must be discovered or otherwise acquired and explored before a production decision can be made and implemented. Mining projects are dependant on permitting, water supply, utilities and roads. The Company anticipates no lack of materials, supplies and services.
(iv)
Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
The Company has no material patents, trademarks, licenses, franchises or concessions except insofar as mining claims or properties acquired from the Canadian & Costa Rican governments. The Company believes it is in compliance with all applicable obligations regarding such titles.
(v)
Seasonality
The Company's business is seasonal only to the extent that severe winter conditions may limit the Company's exploratory activities or future mill operating activities.
(vi)
Working Capital Items
The Company is in the exploration stage and thus has no revenues from activities. As a result, most of the Company's activities have been and are likely in the future to be conducted using available capital resources, the lack of which could restrict the Company's future activities.
(vii)
Customer Dependence
The Company is not dependent upon a single or few customers for revenues.
(viii)
Backlog of Orders
The nature of the Company's business precludes a backlog of orders.
(ix)
Government Contracts
No portion of the Company's business is subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts or subcontracts at the election of the government.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(d)
Plan of Operation (continued)
(x)
Competition
The mining industry in which the Company is engaged is in general, highly competitive. Competitors include well-capitalized mining companies, independent mining companies and other companies having financial and other resources far greater than those of the Company. The Company encounters strong competition in attempting to acquire additional mineral properties and interest in commercially mineable ore reserves in the State of Nevada.
In general, properties with a higher grade of recoverable mineral and/or which are more readily mineable afford the owners a competitive advantage in that the cost of production is lower. Thus, a degree of competition exists between those engaged in the mining industry to acquire the most valuable properties. The Company's competitive position in the mining business in general, and in the State of Nevada in particular, is insignificant.
(xi)
Research and Development
The Company has not engaged in any material research and development activities during its last three fiscal years except to the extent that it conducted mineral exploration activities.
(xii)
Environmental Regulation
MINING
The Company, like any business involved in the extraction or processing of mineral properties, may be required to make extensive capital expenditures in the future to protect the environment and to comply with applicable environmental regulations in connection with any exploration, development, mining or milling activities. As of the end of 2004, the Company was engaged in no such activities. However, such capital expenditures or requirements could effect the Company's competitive position in the business and, conceivably, could limit the Company's availability to enter into some projects. No capital expenditures for environmental control facilities have been made and the Company does not expect to make any such expenditures during the current or coming fiscal year.
(xiii)
Employees
During fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, the Company employed one part-time office manager who provided services to the company on a contract basis. Most Company operations will be conducted by the officers on a part time basis or by outside contractors. If the Nevada minerals property were placed in developed and production, full-time employees would then be hired.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 1.
BUSINESS
(e)
Financial Information About Foreign and Domestic Operations and
Export Sales
The Company does not foresee that there is any risk to the conduct of its business in Canada, United States of America or Costa Rica.
ITEM 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Triton Property
The Company has a 50% interest in a joint-venture basis with Greater Temagami Mines Ltd., an unaffiliated corporation, in five unsurveyed mining claims in the Shiningtree area of the Larder Lake mining division, Ontario, Canada. The Triton Property is accessible from both the east (New Liskeard, Elk Lake and Gowganda) and from the west (Sudbury, Grogama) via highway 560. A 4- mile gravel road connects the property to the highway. The Shiningtree region is underlain mainly by basic to intermediate volcanic rocks that occur within a wide trending belt. The main historic gold occurrence near the Triton Property is the Kingston Vein, though only limited production has been recorded. A number of other gold deposits in the Shiningtree region occur to the northwest, along the strike of the volcanoes.
In November 1978, a brief geological mapping project that encompassed the Triton Property was conducted, which determined that sparse outcrops in the area consisted of basalt. In late 1986 and early 1987 the joint venture established a grid on the property, including the 1978 baseline, and carried out surveys and 862 metres of diamond drilling in six holes.
During August 1987, the joint venture conducted a mapping and prospecting program on the Triton Property, which included trenching and stripping the bedrock in two different locations. Several old trenches and pits were discovered during mapping. From October through mid-November 1987, a diamond-drilling program, Phase 1, was carried out on the Triton Property for the purpose of investigating the depth and extent of the Kingston Vein and to extend the known mineralized zone. The program consisted of five drill holes totalling 492 metres.
From mid-January to March 1988, the Phase 2 diamond-drilling program was carried out on the Triton Property for the purpose of investigating the extent of the Kingston Vein in and around the Kingston shaft and testing the area around the Western Shaft and the trenches in the northeast portion of the grid. The program consisted of 12 holes totalling 1,349 metres.
The exploration program has established several gold bearing quartz veins on the Triton Property, with anomalous gold values obtained ranging from .035 oz. gold per ton in one test hole to as high as .694 oz. of gold per ton in one hole. Additional drilling to further test the areas where encouraging results were found has been recommended. The Company and its join venture partners have made no determination about what further exploration will be undertaken. The Company's expenditures in the joint venture have totalled $250,000.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (continued)
Triton Property (continued)
As of October 31, 2000, the Company has a 50% interest in certain mineral claims located in MacMurchy Township of the Larder Lake Mining Division, Ontario. A third party has agreed to maintain the good standing of the mineral claims. During the year ended October 31, 1997, the Company wrote down the balance of its interest in this property.
In 2004 the Company acquired an additional 50% interest in the Triton Property from Temagami Mines Ltd., subject to a 1% royalty payable to Teck-Cominco Limited. The Company in 2004 has entered in a letter on intent with Starfire Minerals Inc., whereby Starfire Minerals Inc. can earn a 50% interest in the Triton Property by providing exploration expenditures of $500,000 over a five-year period. Under this agreement the Company does not commit any funds to this project until Starfire Minerals Inc. earns a 50% interest. In addition, the Company will receive 200,000 common shares of Starfire Minerals Inc. upon finalization of the agreement.
Starfire Minerals Inc. informed the Company that they have carried out a ground magnetometer and electromagnetic survey of the Triton Property. Starfire Minerals Inc. has further advised the Company that approximately 800 acres of mining claims have been added to the Triton Property.
H.B. Mill Property
On December 1, 2001, the Company forfeited the H.B. Mill property to the Crown of British Columbia for non-payment of property taxes. Although the Company no longer owns the property, the Company may regain ownership by paying all delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, fees and costs incurred by the Province in administering the property. The Company had until November 30, 2002 to redeem the ownership of the property.
As of March 16, 2003, the Company had not and presently has no intention to redeem ownership of the property. As a result, H.B. Mill and land was written down to nil, due to complete forfeiture of the property to the Crown.
Jersey Emerald Property
The Company sold the Jersey Emerald mining claims in 1993 for the consideration of $12,000 to be paid in three equal annual payments and the Company retained a one and one half percent net smelter return royalty. All property payments have been made and the Company retains one and one-half percent net smelter return royalty. Sultan Minerals Inc., a public company unrelated to World Ventures Inc., is carrying out an exploration program, including core drilling, in 1996/97 on the property. As of October 31, 2004, the Company continues to retain one half percent net smelter return royalties of this property.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (continued)
Pan-Oro, Panama
During the year 1995, the Company entered into a letter of agreement with Grande Portage Resources Ltd to enter into a joint-venture agreement to develop mineral concessions in Panama. The agreement has not yet been concluded and regulatory approval remains outstanding. During 2001, the Company decided to write-down its investment in this property to a nominal carrying value. The Company still retains the right to resume exploration in this property. The Company has 90% ownership interest in Pan-Oro, S.A., a Panamanian corporation. As of October 31, 2004, the Company is not actively exploring this property and will hold it for future exploration.
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Pursuant to an option agreement dated October 23, 1995 between the Company and Minera Oceanica, S.A., the Company acquired an option for the mineral and surface rights in Concession 6622 situated in the Juntas de Abangores, District of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, subject to a 10% royalty in favour of Minera Oceanica, S.A. on operating profits derived from the property, or US $100,000 per year, whichever is the greater. This royalty has been waived indefinitely until the commencement of production.
In order to exercise the option, the Company was required to obtain an independent feasibility study prior to June 30, 1997, and thereafter put the property into production. Geological and geochemical surveys were carried out in 1996, and a core drill hole was drilled to test for gold. Results to date have been inconclusive. During 2003, the Company decided to write-down its investment in this property to a nominal carrying value. The Company still retains the right to resume exploration in this property. As at October 31, 2004, the Company is not actively exploring this property and will hold it for future exploration.
Lapon Canyon, Nevada, United States
The Company entered into a Lease Purchase Agreement dated June 6, 2002 with Mr. Donald B. Potts ("Potts") to acquire the right to explore, develop and mine the property located in Mineral County, Nevada, USA (the "Property"). The initial lease term is five years but can be extended for an additional five years, and for so long thereafter as minerals are mined and produced from the Property. Upon commencing production of valuable minerals from the property, the Company shall pay Potts a royalty on production equal to 4% of net smelter returns.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 2.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY (continued)
Lapon Canyon, Nevada, United States
Pursuant to a Letter Agreement with Potts dated May 2, 2002, the Company has paid to Potts the sum of $US 11,000 which includes the royalty payment due on June 6, 2002. Commencing July 6, 2002, royalty payments are payable as follows:
Payment Period Amount Monthly $ US
(i)
July 6, 2002 through February 6, 2003
$1,000
(i)
March 6, 2003 through November 6, 2003
$1,500
(iii)
December 6, 2003 through August 6, 2004
$2,000
(iv)
September 6, 2004 through May 4, 2005
$2,500
(v)
June 6, 2005 through February 6, 2006
$3,000
(vi)
March 6, 2006 through November 6, 2007
$3,500
(vii)
December 6, 2007 through August 6, 2008
$4,000
(viii)
September 6, 2008 through the 6th day of
$4,500
each month thereafter
Potts granted the Company the exclusive right and option to purchase the Property for $US 1,250,000 or 50% of the unpaid balance at any time during the initial or extended terms of the lease. Upon exercise of this option by the Company, Potts shall transfer the property to the Company with a reserved royalty on production equal to 0.5% of net smelter returns. Pursuant to the Letter Agreement with Potts, the Company is current and has paid all lease/royalty payments as required as at April 26, 2005.
The Company's consultants, J.H. Montogomery, Ph.D., P. Eng. and N. Barr, B. Sc., recommend that a US$1 million dollar exploration program be carried out on the Company's Lapon Canyon gold project located in Mineral County, Nevada. On July 31, 2004 the Company applied to the Regional Office of the Bureau of Land Management for permits to carry out its exploration program. The Company received approval for the permits on September 16, 2004. The Company is required to post a reclamation bond in the amount of US$2,500.
ITEM 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
A charge has been placed over all assets of the Company as security for unpaid British Columbia corporation capital tax amounting to approximately $79,047, including interest at October 31, 2004.
Puruant to a court judgement dated November 8, 2002, the Company is require to redeem 300,000 shares at a price of $0.20 per share from a creditor. Interest is to be charges at 4% per annum. As of March 17, 2005, the 300,000 shares have not been redeemed, but reclassified to accounts payable.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 4.
CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth the person(s) known to the Company to own beneficially more that ten percent (10%) of any class of the Company's voting securities and the total amount of any class of the Company's voting securities owned by the officers and directors as a group:
TITLE OF LASS | IDENTITY OF PERSON OR GROUP | NUMBER OF SHARES | PERCENTAGE OF CLASS |
COMMON | Cede & Co. PO Box 20 Bowling Green Stn New York, New York 10274 |
5,032,271 |
42.5% |
COMMON | CDS & Co. PO Box 1038 STN A Toronto Ontario, M5W 1G5 |
1,941,469 |
16.4% |
COMMON | Hecote Junteno S.A. PO Box 6095 1000 San Jose, Costa Rica |
1,500,000 |
12.9% |
COMMON |
Investors First S.A. c/o Arias, Aleman & Mora Calle 50 Edif Tower 1ER Piso Apartado 8799 Panama 5, Panama |
2,836,733 |
24.0% |
COMMON | Officers and Directors Collectively | 34,600 | .3% |
Note 1:
Beneficial owners listed have sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown unless otherwise indicated.
ITEM 5.
NATURE OF TRADING MARKET
The common stock of the Company is listed on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board in New York. The following table sets forth the high and the low sales prices for shares of common stock on the OTC:BB for each quarter of the Company's last two fiscal years. Brokers in the United States can make a market on the NASD electronic bulletin board by submitting a Form 211 with the NASD.
PRICE RANGE |
High |
Low |
2004 1st Quarter | 0.70 | 0.40 |
2004 2nd Quarter | 0.50 | 0.28 |
2004 3rd Quarter | 0.40 | 0.22 |
2004 4th Quarter | 0.40 | 0.25 |
2003 1st Quarter | 0.08 | 0.03 |
2003 2nd Quarter | 0.06 | 0.02 |
2003 3rd Quarter | 0.15 | 0.05 |
2003 4th Quarter | 0.25 | 0.08 |
As of October 31, 2004 the Company had approximately 257 registered shareholders on record of its no par value common stock. Based on representations received by the Company from certain record holders, the Company believes that there are in excess of 1,000 non-registered beneficial owners of its common stock bringing the total number of shareholders in excess of 1,200.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 6.
EXCHANGE CONTROLS AND OTHER LIMITATIONS AFFECTING SECURITY HOLDERS
Canada has no system of exchange controls. There are no restrictions on the repatriation of capital or earnings of a Canadian public company to non-resident investors. There are no laws of Canada or exchange restrictions affecting the remittance of dividends, profits, interest, royalties and other payments to non-resident holders of the Company's securities, except as discussed in Item 7 below.
There are no limitations under the laws of Canada or in the charter of the Company on the right of foreigners to hold or vote securities of the Company, except that the Investment Canada Act may require review and approval by the agency operated there under of acquisition of "control" of the Company's securities by a "non-Canadian". Control for such purpose is classed as one-third or more of the issued voting securities. "Non-Canadian" generally means a person not ordinarily resident in Canada.
ITEM 7.
TAXATION
A brief description of certain provision of the tax treaty between Canada and the United States is included below, together with a brief outline of certain taxes, including withholding provisions, to which United States security holders are subject under existing laws and regulations of Canada and the United States. The consequences, if any, of state, provincial and local taxes are not considered.
The information below necessarily is general and security holder should seek the advice of their own tax advisors, tax counsel or accountants with respect to the applicability or effect of the matters discussed to their own individual circumstances and also with respect to any state and local taxes.
Under the tax convention between Canada and the United States, with limited exceptions, security holders who are residents of the United States (other than United States corporations holding 10% or more of the voting securities of the Company) are subject to a 15% withholding tax on the gross amount of any dividends paid by the Company. The non-resident tax withheld is non-refundable. The tax withheld will not reduce the amount of dividends reportable for United States income tax purposes, but security holders will have the election to either (a) deduct the tax withheld from adjusted gross income, if they itemized deductions, or (b) offset the tax withheld as a credit against United States income tax liability, subject to the applicable limitations on the use of the foregoing tax credit.
United States corporate security holders will not be able to avail themselves of the 80% dividends received deduction to any extent unless the foreign corporation is subject to United States income tax, has for an uninterrupted period of 36 months or such shorter period of its existence been engaged in a trade or business in the United States, and 50% or more of its gross income over the 36 month period is effectively connected with its United States business. (These conditions have not been satisfied in the past and likely will not be in the future).
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 7.
TAXATION (continued)
United States corporations owning 10% or more of the voting securities of the Company are subject to a 10% withholding tax on the gross amount of any dividends paid by the Company. For United States income tax purposes, such corporations are deemed to have paid the Canadian or other non-United States income taxes paid by the Company attributable to that dividend under a formula that takes into account the dividend and both the Company's undistributed earnings and the Canadian or other non-United States taxes paid by the Company with respect to such earnings.
ITEM 8.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial information concerning the Company is presented in Canadian currency in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as reconciled from the Company's financial statements which are presented in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. This information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements appearing elsewhere herein.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2004: |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
$ |
$ |
$ |
Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Costs and Expenses | (118,632) | (85,672) | (134,454) |
Write Down of Debts | 0 | 721,772 | 0 |
Write Down of Resource Property | (5,549) | (395,496) | 0 |
Write Down of Capital Assets & Deferred Costs | 0 | 0 | (509,136) |
Net Income (Loss) | (210,541) | 590,817 | (670,166) |
Net Income (Loss) Per Share | (0.02) | 0.06 | (0.09) |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | | | |
Total Assets | 21,828 | 34,811 | 5,256 |
Total Liabilities | 318,299 | 328,268 | 1,039,530 |
Accumulated Deficit | (7,358,844) | (7,148,330) | (7,739,147) |
Working Capital (-Deficit) | (299,089) | (296,729) | (643,590) |
Shareholder's Equity | (296,471) | (293,457) | (1,034,274) |
Cash Dividends per Share | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 8.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (continued)
The rate of exchange between U.S. dollars (U.S.$) and Canadian dollars (Cdn$) for each of the Company's last five fiscal years was as follows:
|
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2001 |
2000 |
Rate at October 31 |
0.76 |
0.69 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.68 |
Average Rate for the Calendar Year |
0.77 |
0.71 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.67 |
ITEM 9.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
All of the Company's capital resources from inception have come from the sale of stock to investors. Available cash has been expended by the Company to explore its non-producing mineral properties in British Columbia, Ontario, Nevada, Panama and Costa Rica. Operating without full-time employees for most of the last eight years and depending on the part-time services of its officers and directors, the Company has been able to direct most of its cash resources directly to property acquisition, and exploration. Resource properties reflect the acquisition cost and direct exploration and development expenditures on the Company's non-producing properties.
Results of Operations
The Company has never received revenue from operations and has only minimal amounts of interest and related income since inception. As acquisition, exploration and development expenses are capitalized until properties are abandoned or further exploration is deemed unwarranted. Annual losses reflect primarily general, administrative expenses and resource property write offs.
The Company does expect to be carrying out mining exploration and development work on properties held under agreement.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 9.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's capital, and therefore its liquidity, has always depended upon amounts raised from investors from the sale of stock, either privately or publicly.
The Company in 2002 issued 1,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share for settlement of $150,000 loan payable. Attached to the issue of shares were 1,500,000 non-transferable share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of two years. The Company in 2003 issued 1,500,000 common shares at a price of $0.10 per share for settlement of $150,000 loan payable. Attached to the issue of shares were 1,500,000 non-transferable share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of two years. In 2004, pursuant the private placement dated April 24, 2002: the holder exercised 1,300,000 warrants, the remaining 200,000 warrants expired. An employee pursuant to a stock option agreement date May 8, 2000 exercised the option in 2004 and purchase 50,000 common shares at purchase of $0.25 per common share in settlement of debt for services provided.. As at October 3 1, 2004 1,500,000 warrants pursuant to a private placement issued in 2003 remain unexercised.
Since the Company was incorporated, it had been engaged primarily in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has no source of income and therefore the Company is fully dependant on equity funding or joint venture partnerships to further its projects. The Company expenditures will be directed towards Triton and Lapon projects in 2005.
During the year ended October 31, 2004, as compared to the October 31, 2003 fiscal year, current assets of the Company decreased to $19,210 from $31,539 in 2003. Accounts payables decreased from $353,931 in 2002, $328,268 in 2003 and $318,299 in the current year. The Company's has working capital deficiency at October 31, 2004 of $299,089. As at October 31, 2003 the Company reported a working capital deficiency of $296,729.
The Company intends to continue its fund raising efforts to meet its working capital requirements, its obligation to Lapon Canyon - - Nevada Project. The Company is actively pursuing senior financing in order to achieve this goal. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to raise some of all of the required funds.Other than as discussed herein, the Company is not aware of any trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that may result in the Company's liquidity materially decreasing beyond the current projected expenditures.
The Company's consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended January 31, 2005 with comparatives have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's financial reporting is in Canadian dollars.
Financial results for the Company's year ended October 31, 2004 result in net loss of $124,181, which is reflective of the continued renewed activity of the Company. The net losses increased to $643,590 for October 31, 2002. The significant change for 2003, net income of $240,604, compared to current period ended and for 2002 years was the result of debts write downs of $721,772.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 9.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)
Though expenses are comparative across all categories, interest decreased to $60,231 in 2002, $10,981 in 2003 and increased to $17,860 in 2004. Professional fees decreased from $29,017 in 2002, to $13,994 in 2003 and increased to $18,910 in 2004. Also reflective of renewed activity were increases in Travel and promotion, Accounting and administration and Office and sundry. Travel and promotion increased from $7,915 in 2002, and $12,893 in 2003 to $37,452 for 2004. Office and sundry increased to $5,739 in 2003 and decrease to $5,479 for 2004. Revenues remained unchanged at $0 consistent with the current year and prior years, reflective of the nature of a mining exploration company.
In 2003, the Company realized extraordinary gains through the write off of debts that had been carried as Loan payable and Long-Term debts. A total of $721,772 was written off during the 2003 year.
Reflective of the revitalization efforts, the Company's expenditures on Resources Properties increased to $26,576 in 2002, $43,066 in 2003, and $91,882 in 2004. During 2004, $5,549 was written off, and in 2003, $393,279 was written off as result of the Company's inactivity of the acquired Resource Properties.
During 2004, the Company adopted the recommendations of the new Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) Handbook Section 3110, Asset Retirement Obligations. The Company has determined that it currently does not have such obligations; therefore, there is no effect on the financial statements.
The Company has included expenditures for services paid to an individual related to the President of the Company in the amount of $12,000.
The Company's authorized share capital and issued is as follows:
Authorized - 50,000,000 Common shares without par value
Issued | Number | | |
| of Shares | | Amount |
Balance, October 31, 2002 | 8,982,154 | $ | 6,704,873 |
Shares issued on settlement of debt | 1,500,000 | | 150,000 |
Balance, October 31, 2003 | 10,482,154 | |
|
Exercise of warrants | 1,300,000 | | 195,000 |
Options exercised on settlement of debt | 50,000 | | 12,500 |
Balance, October 31, 2004 | 11,832,154 | $ |
|
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 9.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSIONS AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)
The Company's net income (loss) per share are as follows:
| | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
Basic Income (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.08) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Dilutive effect of stock options | | 0 | | 0 | | 0 |
Dilutive effect of warrants | | 0 | | 0
| | 0
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.08) |
Weighted average number of shares | |
| |
| |
|
Outstanding | | 11,832,154 | | 10,087,634 | | 7,722,889 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | | 0 | | 550,000 | | 0 |
Dilutive effect of warrants | | 0 | | 805,480 | | 0 |
Adjusted weighted average | |
| |
| |
|
number of shares outstanding | | 11,832,154 | |
| | 7,722,889 |
Common share equivalents consisting of stock options and warrants are not considered in the computation for the 2004 and 2002 year-ends because their effects would be anti-dilutive.
Weighted average number of shares does not include the 300,000 shares to be redeemed in accordance with the court judgement (note 12(f)) to the financial statements.
During 2004 the Company issued 1,300,000 Common Shares pursuant to a private placement warrant purchase option at a price of $.15 per unit and 50,000 Common Shares pursuant to an employee stock option at a price of $.25 per unit in settlement of a debt of $12,500. During 2003 the Company issued 1,500,000 Common Shares pursuant to a private placement warrant purchase option at a price of $.10 per unit. In 2002 the Company issued 1,500,000 Common shares pursuant to a private placement warrants purchase option at a price of $.10 per unit also, in settlement of a $150,000 debt. No private placement warrants were issued during the current fiscal year ended October 31, 2004.
The Company's business is subject to risks normally encountered in mineral resource exploration and development. The ultimate profitability of the Company's business is related to the success the Company achieves in the development, placing in production of minerals from resource properties.
Please also refer to the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further details.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The present term of office of each director will expire at the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The executive officers of the Company are elected annually at the first meeting of the Company's Board of Directors held after each Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each executive officer shall hold office until his successor duly is elected and qualified or until his resignation or until he shall be removed in the manner provided by the Company's Bylaws.
The name, position with the Company, the age of each director and executive officer, and the period during which each has served are as follows:
Name and Position in the Company | Age | Director or Officer Since |
Raynerd B. Carson President and Director |
71 |
Director since November 1989 President since 1990 |
Gary Van Norman Vice President and Director |
66 |
Director since February 1996 |
Dr. Stewart A. Jackson Vice-President, Explorations and Director |
64 |
June 1997 |
The following is a brief account of the business experience during the past five years of each director and executive officer:
Director / Officer
Principal Occupation During the Last Five Years
Raynerd B. Carson
Began his career working in the Uranium mines in the Northwest Territories. From 1958 to 1966 he worked as a prospector in Northern Quebec and Ontario where he found one of the largest asbestos deposits the world. In 1966 he organized Abitibi Asbestos Mining Co. Ltd. He worked in all facets of the mining industry up until the present time.
Gary Van Norman
Businessman/Land Developer has over 30 years expertise with land development, project management, and marketing industry, both in Canada and the USA. Mr. Van Norman was instrumental in the development of two of Whistler, BC's largest residential and recreational developments. He is currently actively involved in senior capacities with a similar project in BC.
Dr. Stewart A. Jackson
Experienced professional with 39 years in the mineral industry. Involved in exploration and development of both base and precious metal deposits in a wide range of environments for both large and small companies. Responsible for the discovery and development of several major mineral discoveries.
One of the officer/director of the Company is director of an entity, the securities of which are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1933:
Dr. Stewart Jackson
Monument Resources Inc., Director, V.P. Exploration
Little Squaw Gold Mining Company, Director, V.P. Exploration
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 11.
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004, there was no compensation to directors and officers of the Company for services because of Canadian allowance standards.
ITEM 12.
OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES FROM REGISTRANT OR SUBSIDIARIES
The following is a summary of the employee and director stock options outstanding as of October 31, 2004 and a summary of all such Options exercised in 2003 and 2002.
Stock options granted as at October 31, 2004 were as follows:
Directors |
Number of shares |
Price |
Expiration Date |
Stewart Jackson |
250,000 |
$0.25 |
May 8, 2005 |
Gary Van Norman |
250,000 |
$0.25 |
May 8, 2005 |
Total outstanding director and employee stock options for 2004 - 500,000 and 2003 - 550,000.
No stock options exercised by directors or employees during the years 2003 and 2002. During 2004 Ferne Nowlan exercised common share employee stock option purchasing 50,000 of Company common shares by way of debt settlement of $12,500.
Under applicable regulations of the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Company is not authorized to issue options to directors, employees or affiliates constituting more than 10% of the outstanding common stock. There are no other plans.
The Company pays other incidental compensation to executive officers from time to time, consisting primarily of reimbursement for business related activities on behalf of the Company. However, the aggregate of all such other compensation did not exceed 10% of cash compensation reported for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004.
No cash compensation is currently being paid to members of the Board of Directors for their services as directors. No cash compensation was paid to directors during the years ended 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART I
ITEM 13.
INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
In September 1989, subject to the approval of the Vancouver Stock Exchange, Raynerd B. Carson and Dydar Resources Ltd. (Dydar), a corporation owned by Raynerd B. Carson and members of his family, agreed to settle certain litigation with Nor-Quest Resources Ltd. (Nor-Quest), then the majority shareholder of the Company. Included in the terms of such settlement was the agreement by Dydar to acquire the 7,200,000 shares of common stock of the Company owned by Nor-Quest. Upon the approval of the transaction by the Vancouver Stock Exchange, Dydar acquired the shares (and subsequently transferred beneficial ownership of 1,000,000 of such shares to an unaffiliated third party). Subsequently, two members of the Board of Directors of the Company resigned and were replaced by Raynerd B. Carson and two other nominees of Dydar.
In November 1989, upon approval by the Vancouver Stock Exchange, Dydar subscribed to purchase, by way of private placement, 2,000,000 Units of the Company's securities, consisting of 2,000,000 shares of common stock and a stock purchase warrant to acquire an additional 2,000,000 shares for a purchase price of $300,000. Dydar subscribed for the private placement of which Raynerd B. Carson is the President, a director and substantial stockholder. Dydar exercised its warrant October 30, 1990 bringing its holdings to 10,200,000 shares.
During the year ended October 31, 1991, the Company issued 476,388 shares, to Dydar (a company controlled by a director and officer), for consideration of $160,781 pursuant to a private placement. The consideration consisted of cash of $30,000 and the assumption of accounts payable of $130,781 by the investor. In addition, the investor received warrants to purchase an additional 476,388 shares at $0.3375 per share until May 22, 1992 and at $0.39 per share from May 23, 1992 to May 22, 1993. As at October 31, 1991, no warrants have been exercised. The 476,388 shares issued to Dydar bring its holdings to 10,676,388 shares. 425,901 shares were sold during the fiscal period via private sale or market sales.
During 1992, Dydar purchased 1,066,667 shares of common stock for $160,000. During 1992 Dydar sold during the fiscal period via private sale or market sales 1,138,667 shares to bring its total to 10,178,487 shares. During 1993 fiscal period Dydar exercised part of its option for a total of 784,470 shares and during 1993 sold 784,958 to hold 10,177,999 shares.
During 1994 Dydar sold 1,400,000 shares and purchased 666,666 from treasury through the takedown of units and warrants at $0.15 per share and Dydar held 9,444,665 shares. During the year 1995, Dydar purchased 56,500 shares $0.14 average per share bringing the total to 9,501,165.
During 1996, Curitiba S.A. purchased from Dydar Resources Ltd. 7,813,665 shares of Nu-Dawn Resources Inc. for investment purposes.
As of October 31, 2004, Dydar Resources Inc. held 100,000 shares of World Ventures Inc. in trust for Curitiba S.A.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART II
ITEM 14.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
(a)
Capital Stock
The Company's authorized capital stock consists of 50,000,000 shares of common stock, no par value. The following is a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Company's Articles and Special Resolution and Altered Memorandum, copies of which are exhibits to the Company's Registration Statement.
(b)
Common Stock
The outstanding shares of common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. As of the date of this Statement, 11,832,154 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding.
Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to participate equally as to dividends, voting powers and participation in assets. No shares have been issued subject to call or assessment. There are no pre-emptive rights, conversion rights, and provisions for redemption or purchase for either cancellation or surrender or provisions for sinking or purchase funds. Provisions as to the modifications, amendments or variations of such rights or such provisions are contained in theCompany Act of the Province of British Columbia.
PART III
ITEM 15.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 16.
CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND CHANGES IN SECURITY FOR REGISTERED SECURITIES
None
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
Year ended October 31, 2004
PART IV
ITEM 17.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm………………………….............................................… |
Page 27 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as at October 31, 2004 and 2004 |
Page 28 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit for Three Years Ended October 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002……………. |
Page 29 |
Consolidate Statements Cash Flows for Three Years Ended October 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.……………. |
Page 30 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................… |
Page 31-43 |
ITEM 18.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a)
Financial Statements
See Item 17 for a list of financial statements and schedules incorporated as: pages 27-43
(b)
Exhibits - - See Exhibits 31 and 32, filed herewith.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2004 and 2003
INDEX
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
27
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
28
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit
29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
31-43
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Pannell Kerr Forster
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF WORLD VENTURES INC.
(AN EXPLORATION STAGE COMPANY)
We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of World Ventures Inc. (an Exploration Stage Company) as at October 31, 2004 and 2003 and the consolidated statements of operations and deficit and cash flows for the three years ended October 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Canada and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”). Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of World Ventures Inc. as at October 31, 2004 and 2003 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three years ended October 31, 2004 in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Accounting principles generally accepted in Canada differ in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and are discussed in note 15 to the financial statements.
In the United States of America, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of an explanatory paragraph (as included following the opinion paragraph) when the financial statements are affected by the Company's ability to continue as a going-concern. Our report to the shareholders dated March 7, 2005 is expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not permit a reference to such an uncertainty in the auditors' report when the uncertainty is adequately disclosed in the financial statements.
“Pannell Kerr Forster”
(Registered with the PCAOB as “Smythe Ratcliffe”)
Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
March 7, 2005
COMMENTSBY AUDITORS FOR CANADIAN READERS
ON CANADA - US REPORTING CONFLICT
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going-concern. As discussed in note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has insufficient cash resources and significant amounts owing to suppliers and debt holders. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going-concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
“Pannell Kerr Forster”
(Registered with the PCAOB as “Smythe Ratcliffe”)
Chartered Accountants
Vancouver, Canada
March 7, 2005
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage C0ompany)
Consolidated Balance Sheets(note 2)
October 31
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
| |
| |
|
Assets (notes 4 and 11) | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
Current | |
| |
|
Cash | $ | 15,667 | $ | 28,984 |
Accounts receivable | | 3,543 | | 2,555 |
| |
| |
|
Total Current Assets | | 19,210 | |
|
Equipment(notes 8 and 11) | | 2,618 | | 3,272 |
Resource Properties(notes 7 and 9) | | 155,977 | | 69,644 |
| |
| |
|
Total Assets | $ | 177,805 | $ |
|
| |
| |
|
Liabilities
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
Current | |
| |
|
Accounts payable (note 10) | $ | 318,299 | $ | 328,268 |
| |
| |
|
Total Liabilities | | 318,299 | |
|
| |
| |
|
Capital Stock and Deficit | |
| |
|
| |
| |
|
Capital Stock(note 12) | | 7,062,373 | | 6,854,873 |
Deficit | | (7,202,867) | | (7,078,686) |
| |
| |
|
Total Capital Stock and Deficit | | (140,494) | |
|
| |
| |
|
Total Liabilities and Capital Stock and Deficit | $ | 177,805 | $ |
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Approved on behalf of the Board:
“Ray Carson”
........................................................................................ Director
Ray B. Carson
“Gary Van Norman”
........................................................................................ Director
Gary Van Norman
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Deficit
Years Ended October 31
|
| 2004 |
| 2003 |
| 2002 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Travel and promotion | $ | 37,452 | $ | 12,893 | $ | 7,915 |
Professional fees |
| 18,910 |
| 13,994 |
| 29,017 |
Interest and bank charges |
| 17,860 |
| 10,981 |
| 60,231 |
Transfer agent, filing fees and printing |
| 12,403 |
| 7,604 |
| 6,035 |
Rent |
| 12,000 |
| 12,000 |
| 12,000 |
Accounting and administration |
| 10,701 |
| 18,169 |
| 11,500 |
Office and sundry |
| 5,479 |
| 5,739 |
| 1,101 |
Telephone and fax |
| 2,992 |
| 3,301 |
| 3,020 |
Vehicle and fuel |
| 181 |
| 252 |
| 56 |
Corporation capital tax |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 2,530 |
Consulting and management fees |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 204 |
Amortization |
| 654 |
| 739 |
| 845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss Before Other Items |
| (118,632) |
| (85,672) |
| (134,454) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Items |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write-down of debts (note 11) |
| 0 |
| 721,772 |
| 0 |
Write-down of other assets |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| (28,573) |
Write-down of property and equipment (note 8) |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| (480,563) |
Write-down of resource properties (note 9) |
| (5,549) |
| (395,496) |
| 0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) for Year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deficit, Beginning of Year |
| (7,078,686) |
| (7,319,290) |
| (6,675,700) |
Deficit, End of Year | $ |
| $ |
| $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) per Share(note 12(g)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
| $ (0.01) |
| $ 0.02 |
| $ (0.08) |
Diluted |
| $ (0.01) |
| $ 0.02 |
| $ (0.08) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Number of Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
| 10,908,045 |
| 10,087,634 |
| 7,722,889 |
Diluted |
| 10,908,045 |
| 11,443,114 |
| 7,722,889 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended October 31
|
| 2004 |
| 2003 |
| 2002 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) | $ | (124,181) | $ | 240,604 | $ | (643,590) |
Items not involving cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Write-down of resource properties | | 5,549 | | 395,496 | | 0 |
Accrued interest on loan payable | | 0 | | 0 | | 33,669 |
Write-down of property and equipment | | 0 | | 0 | | 480,563 |
Write-down of other assets | | 0 | | 0 | | 28,573 |
Write-down of debts | | 0 | | (685,931) | | 0 |
Amortization | | 654 | | 739 | | 845 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Operating Cash Flow (Deficit) | |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital | |
| |
| |
|
Accounts receivable | | (988) | | (1,477) | | 1,001 |
Accounts payable | | 2,531 | | 124,669 | | 193,572 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Total Changes in Non-Cash Working Capital | |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Investing Activity | |
| |
| |
|
Expenditures relating to resource | |
| |
| |
|
properties, net of recoveries | | (91,882) | | (45,916) | | (26,576) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Cash Used in Investing Activity | |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Financing Activities | |
| |
| |
|
Proceeds from warrants exercised | | 195,000 | | 0 | | 0 |
Repayments to shareholder | | 0 | | 0 | | (49,640) |
Advances to related parties | | 0 | | 0 | | (26,073) |
Repayment of lease obligation | | 0 | | 0 | | (2,050) |
Proceeds from loan | | 0 | | 0 | | 2,530 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities | |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Inflow (Outflow) of Cash | |
| |
| |
|
Cash, Beginning of Year | | 28,984 | | 800 | | 7,976 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Cash, End of Year | $ |
| $ |
| $ |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | |
| |
| |
|
Interest paid during year | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 264 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Supplemental Information for Investing | |
| |
| |
|
and Financing Activities | |
| |
| |
|
Warrants exercised as settlement of debt | $ | 12,500 | $ | 150,000 | $ | 150,000 |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
OPERATIONS
The Company was incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada and its principal business activities include exploration of natural resource properties.
2.
GOING-CONCERN
These financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles on a going-concern basis, which assumes that the Company will realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company has incurred significant operating losses with an accumulated deficit of $7,202,867 and at October 31, 2004 had a working capital deficiency (an excess of current liabilities over current assets) of $299,089. The Company's ability to continue as a going-concern is in substantial doubt and is dependent upon its ability to secure additional financing on a timely basis, receive cooperation from its creditors and achieve sufficient cash flows to cover obligations and expenses. Subsequent to October 31, 2004, certain of the debts of the Company will be settled with the issuance of shares. The Company is actively pursuing mining development in the State of Nevada and at the date of these financial statements is focused on pursuing senior financing in order to achieve this goal. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time. These financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities, which might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue its operations as a going-concern.
The Company currently has some long outstanding amounts owed to debtors, which have gone to collection agencies. The Company owes the British Columbia government for corporation capital tax (note 4), which has interest accruing on a monthly basis. The Company is in discussion with the government to work out a repayment plan for the debt. The repurchase of shares as mentioned in note 12(f) is still incomplete.
3.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and all figures are in Canadian dollars. Canadian GAAP differs in certain respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The significant differences and the approximate related effects on these consolidated financial statements are set forth in note 15.
1.
CHARGE ON ASSETS
A charge has been placed over all the assets of the Company as security for unpaid British Columbia corporation capital tax amounting to approximately $79,047, including interest as at October 31, 2004.
1.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Principles of consolidation
These financial statements include the accounts of World Ventures Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Ventures (Nevada) Inc. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(a)
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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 estimates and would impact future results of operations and cash flows.
(a)
Equipment
Equipment is recorded at cost. Amortization of the machinery, equipment and automobiles is calculated at 20% per annum using a declining-balance method.
(a)
Investments in and expenditures on resource properties
Acquisition costs of resource properties together with direct exploration and development expenditures thereon, including interest, are deferred in the accounts. When production is attained these costs will be amortized. When deferred expenditures on individual producing properties exceed the estimated net realizable value, the properties are written down to the estimated net realizable value. Costs relating to properties abandoned are written-off when the decision to abandon is made.
(b)
Asset retirement obligations
During 2004, the Company early adopted the recommendations of the new Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (“CICA”) Handbook Section 3110, Asset Retirement Obligations. The Company has determined that it currently does not have such obligations, therefore, there is no effect on the financial statements.
(c)
Stock-based compensation plans
Effective November 1, 2003, the Company adopted the amended recommendations of the CICA for stock-based compensation and other stock-based payments. Under the amended recommendations, the Company accounts for stock options granted to directors, employees and consultants using the fair-value method. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes options pricing model and charged to earnings over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in contributed surplus. Upon exercise of the stock options, consideration received together with the amount previously recognized in contributed surplus is recorded as an increase to capital stock.
Previously, the options granted to employees were accounted for using the intrinsic value method where compensation expense is recorded when options are granted at discounts to market. Options granted to non-employees were accounted for using the fair value method where compensation expense is calculated using the Black-Scholes options pricing model.
(d)
Income (loss) per share
Income (loss) per share computations are based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Common share equivalents consisting of stock options are not considered in the computation of diluted loss per share for the 2004 and 2002 year-ends because their effects would be anti-dilutive.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
(a)
Foreign currency transactions
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Canadian dollars at the rate of exchange on the transaction date. Gains and losses arising from translation of foreign currency are included in operations together with related expenses.
1.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
(a)
Fair value
The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.
(b)
Interest risk
The Company is not exposed to interest risk due to the short-term nature of its monetary assets and liabilities.
(c)
Credit risk
The Company is exposed to credit risk that arises from the possibility that its debtors may experience financial difficulty and be unable to fulfil their obligations.
(d)
Translation risk
The Company is exposed to foreign currency fluctuations to the extent expenditures incurred by the Company are not denominated in Canadian dollars.
1.
REALIZATION OF ASSETS
The investment in and expenditures on resource properties comprise substantially all of the Company's assets. Recovery of the carrying value of the investment in these assets is dependent upon the existence of economically recoverable reserves, establishing legal ownership of the resource properties, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to complete the exploration and development, the attainment of future profitable production or the disposition of these assets for proceeds in excess of their carrying values.
1.
EQUIPMENT
| | 2004 |
| | | | Accumulated | | |
| | Cost | | Amortization | | Net |
| |
| |
| |
|
Automobiles | $ | 17,219 | $ | 16,605 | $ | 614 |
Machinery | | 5,671 | | 4,277 | | 1,394 |
Equipment | | 967 | | 357 | | 610 |
| |
| |
| |
|
| $ | 23,857 | $ | 21,239 | $ | 2,618 |
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
EQUIPMENT (Continued)
| | 2003 |
| | | | Accumulated | | |
| | Cost | | Amortization | | Net |
| |
| |
| |
|
Automobiles | $ | 17,219 | $ | 16,451 | $ | 768 |
Machinery | | 5,671 | | 3,929 | | 1,742 |
Equipment | | 967 | | 205 | | 762 |
| |
| |
| |
|
| $ |
| $ |
| $ |
|
On December 1, 2001, the Company forfeited the H.B. Mill property to the Province of British Columbia for non-payment of capital taxes. Although the Company no longer owns the property, the Company may regain ownership by paying all delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, fees and costs incurred by the province in administering the property. The Company had until November 30, 2002 to regain the ownership of the property. The Company has not and has no intention to regain ownership of the property. During 2002, the H.B. Mill and land were written down to $nil due to complete forfeiture of the property to the Province of British Columbia.
1.
RESOURCE PROPERTIES
| | Guanacaste | | Pan-Oro | | Lapon | | Gladiator | | Totals |
| | (note 9(a)) | | (note 9(c)) | | (note 9(b)) | | (note 9(e)) | | |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Balance, October 31, 2002 | $ | 393,280 | $ | 1 | $ | 26,576 | $ | 0 | $ | 419,857 |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Legal | | 0 | | 0 |
| 6,975 |
| 0 | | 6,975 |
Lease and supplies | | 2,217 | | 0 |
| 28,591 |
| 0 | | 30,808 |
Geological | | 0 | | 0 |
| 7,500 |
| 0 | | 7,500 |
Write-down of resource properties | | (395,496) | | 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 | | (395,496) |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Balance, October 31, 2003 | |
| |
|
|
|
| 0 | |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Property tax | | 0 | | 0 |
| 0 |
| 5,549 | | 5,549 |
Legal | | 0 | | 0 |
| 2,050 |
| 0 | | 2,050 |
Consulting | | 0 | | 0 |
| 16,500 |
| 0 | | 16,500 |
Lease and supplies | | 0 | | 0 |
| 36,178 |
| 0 | | 36,178 |
Travel | | 0 | | 0 |
| 19,779 |
| 0 | | 19,779 |
Geological | | 0 | | 0 |
| 11,826 |
| 0 | | 11,826 |
Write-down of resource properties | | 0 | | 0 |
| 0 |
| (5,549) | | (5,549) |
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Balance, October 31, 2004 | $ |
| $ |
| $ |
| $ |
| $ |
|
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
RESOURCE PROPERTIES (Continued)
(a)
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Pursuant to an option agreement dated October 23, 1995 and amended February 27, 1996 between the Company and Minera Oceanica S.A., the Company acquired an option for the mineral and surface rights in Concession 6622 situated in the Juntas de Abangares, District of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, subject to a 10% royalty in favour of Minera Oceanica S.A. on operating profits derived from the property, or US $100,000 per year, whichever is greater. This royalty has been waived indefinitely until the commencement of production.
Finders fees of $22,500 have been included in the cost of resource properties. The Company wrote down the property during 2003 and is holding the rights for future use.
(b)
Lapon Canyon, Nevada
The Company entered into a lease purchase agreement dated June 6, 2002 with Mr. Donald B. Potts ("Potts") to acquire the right to explore, develop and mine a property located in Mineral County, Nevada, USA (the "Property"). The initial lease term is five years but can be extended for an additional five years, and for so long thereafter as minerals are mined and produced from the Property. Upon commencing production of valuable minerals from the Property, the Company will pay Potts a royalty on production equal to 4% of net smelter returns.
Pursuant to a letter agreement with Potts dated May 2, 2002, the Company has paid to Potts the sum of US $11,000, which includes the royalty payment due on June 6, 2002. Commencing July 6, 2002, royalty payments are payable as follows:
Amount of Monthly
Payment Period
Payment $ US
(i)
July 6, 2002 through February 6, 2003 (paid)
$ 1,000
(ii)
March 6, 2003 through November 6, 2003 (paid)
$ 1,500
(iii)
December 6, 2003 through August 6, 2004 (paid)
$ 2,000
(iv)
September 6, 2004 through May 4, 2005 (paid to March 2005)
$ 2,500
(v)
June 6, 2005 through February 6, 2006
$ 3,000
(vi)
March 6, 2006 through November 6, 2007
$ 3,500
(vii)
December 6, 2007 through August 6, 2008
$ 4,000
(viii)
September 6, 2008 through the 6th day of each month thereafter
$ 4,500
Potts granted the Company the exclusive right and option to purchase the Property for US $1,250,000 or 50% of the unpaid balance at any time during the initial or extended terms of the lease. Upon exercise of this option by the Company, Potts will transfer the Property to the Company with a reserved royalty on production equal to 0.5% of net smelter returns.
As at March 7, 2005, the Company had completed all royalty payments.
On July 31, 2004, the Company applied to the Regional Office of The Bureau of Land Management for permits to carry out its exploration program on the Lapon Canyon gold project. The Company received approval from the Regional Office of The Bureau of Land Management on September 16, 2004. The Company is required to post a reclamation bond in the amount of US $2,500.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
RESOURCE PROPERTIES (Continued)
(a)
Pan-Oro, Panama
During 1995, the Company entered into a letter of agreement with Grande Portage Resources Ltd. to enter into a joint venture agreement to develop mineral concessions in Panama. The agreement has not yet been concluded and regulatory approval remains outstanding. During 2001, the Company decided to write-down its investment in this property to a nominal carrying value. The Company still retains the right to resume exploration on this property. The Company has a 90% ownership interest in Pan-Oro S.A., an inactive Panamanian corporation.
As at October 31, 2004, the Company is not actively exploring this property and will hold it for future development.
(b)
Triton, Ontario
During 1997, the Company had written off the cost of its interest in this property. During the current period, the Company acquired an additional 50% interest for a total of 100% interest in certain mineral claims located in MacMurchy Township of the Lardev Lake Mining Division, Ontario subject to a 1% royalty (NSR) payable to Teck Cominco Limited.
Subsequent to October 31, 2004, the Company entered into a letter of intent with Starfire Minerals Inc. (“Starfire”) to explore the Company's Triton property. In accordance with the agreement, Starfire will expend $500,000 over a period of five years to earn a 50% interest in the Triton property. In addition, the Company will receive 200,000 common shares of Starfire upon finalization of the agreement.
Starfire informed the Company that they are actively exploring this property and that approximately 800 acres of mining claims have been added to the Triton property.
(c)
Gladiator, Arizona
The Company entered into an option agreement on January 14, 2000 with Curitiba S.A., a Costa Rican corporation, to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Nor-Quest Arizona Inc., an Arizona corporation. Nor-Quest Arizona Inc. has title to 170 acres within the Prescott National Forest in the State of Arizona. The option expired January 14, 2002; however, as part of the original agreement, the Company agreed to pay any property tax balance outstanding during the option period. During 2004, the Company paid the outstanding arrears taxes of $5,549 relating to the option period.
1.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
| | | | |
Trade payables | $ | 239,252 | $ | 238,670 |
Capital taxes payable | | 79,047 | | 74,098 |
Rent due to related parties | | 0 | | 15,500 |
| |
| |
|
| $ | 318,299 | $ | |
-36-
WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
2.
LOAN PAYABLE TO PREMANCO INDUSTRIES LTD. AND LOSS ON LAWSUIT
In 2003, the Company, on the basis of a legal opinion, has written off a debt of $685,931 owed to an unrelated party. The creditor was to be paid from royalties earned from a property that has reverted to the Province of British Columbia (note 8). The creditor's only recourse was against that property which is no longer owned by the Company.
1.
CAPITAL STOCK
(a)
Authorized
50,000,000 Common shares without par value
(a)
Issued
| | Number | | |
| | of Shares | | Amount |
| | | | |
Balance, October 31, 2002 | | 8,982,154 | $ | 6,704,873 |
Shares issued on settlement of debt | | 1,500,000 | | 150,000 |
| |
| |
|
Balance, October 31, 2003 | | 10,482,154 | |
|
Exercise of warrants | | 1,300,000 | | 195,000 |
Options exercised on settlement of debt | | 50,000 | | 12,500 |
| |
| |
|
Balance, October 31, 2004 | | 11,832,154 | $ | |
During 2004, the Company issued 1,300,000 shares at a price of $0.15 per share on exercise of share purchase warrants.
During 2004, the Company issued 50,000 shares at a price of $0.25 per share to settle $12,500 of debt to an employee of the Company.
During 2003, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares at a price of $0.10 per share to settle $150,000 of debt to a significant shareholder. Attached to the issued shares were 1,500,000 non-transferable share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of two years (note 12(e)).
(b)
The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity for the years ended October 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002:
| | | Weighted |
| | Exercise | Average |
| Number | Price | Exercise |
| of Shares | Per Share | Price |
| | | |
Balance, outstanding and exercisable October 31, 2002 and 2003 | 550,000 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.25 |
Exercised | (50,000) | 0.25 | - |
Balance, outstanding and exercisable October 31, 2004 | 500,000 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.25 |
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
(d)
Stock options outstanding to directors and employees as at October 31, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:
| Exercise | Number of Shares |
Expiry Date | Price | 2004 | 2003 |
| | | |
May 8, 2005 | $ 0.25 | 500,000 | 550,000 |
(e)
Share purchase warrants outstanding and exercisable as at October 31, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:
| Number |
| of Warrants |
| |
Balance October 31, 2002 (note 12(e)(i)) | 1,500,000 |
Issued with private placement shares (notes 12(b) and 12(e)(ii)) | 1,500,000 |
|
|
Balance, October 31, 2003 |
|
Expired (note 12(e)(i)) | (200,000) |
Exercised | (1,300,000) |
|
|
Balance, October 31, 2004 |
|
(i)
The warrants were attached to private placement shares issued during 2002. If exercised before April 24, 2003 the exercise price was $0.10, or $0.15 if exercised before April 24, 2004. The warrants expired unexercised during 2004.
(ii)
The warrants were attached to private placement shares issued during 2003. If exercised before April 19, 2004 the exercise price was $0.10, or $0.15 if exercised before April 19, 2005. The warrants entitle the holder to purchase the stated number of common shares at the exercise price.
(a)
Pursuant to a court judgement dated November 8, 2002, the Company is required to redeem 300,000 shares at a price of $0.20 per share from a creditor. Interest is to be charged at 4% per annum. As of March 7, 2005, the 300,000 shares have not been redeemed, but have been reclassified to accounts payable.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
1.
CAPITAL STOCK (Continued)
(a)
Income (loss) per share
| | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
| | | | | |
|
Basic Income (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.08) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Dilutive effect of stock options | | 0 | | 0 | | 0 |
Dilutive effect of warrants | | 0 | | 0
| | 0 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.01) | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.08) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Weighted average number of shares | |
| |
| |
|
outstanding | | 10,908,045 | | 10,087,634 | | 7,722,889 |
Dilutive effect of stock options | | 0 | | 550,000 | | 0 |
Dilutive effect of warrants | | 0 | | 805,480 | | 0 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Adjusted weighted average | |
| |
| |
|
number of shares outstanding | |
| |
| |
|
Common share equivalents consisting of stock options and warrants are not considered in the computation for the 2004 and 2002 year-ends because their effects would be anti-dilutive.
Weighted average number of shares does not include the 300,000 shares to be redeemed in accordance with the court judgement (note 12(f)).
1.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a)
Services provided by directors or parties related to directors:
| | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
| | | | | | |
Rent | $ | 12,000 | $ | 12,000 | $ | 12,000 |
(b)
Accounts receivable include $665 due from a director (2003 - $665).
(c)
Accounts payable include $0, (2003 - $15,500) due to an individual related to the president of the Company.
(d)
Accounts payable include $0, (2003 - $17,578) due to a shareholder.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
14.
INCOME TAX LOSSES
The Company has operating losses that may be carried forward to apply against future years'
income for Canadian income tax purposes. These losses expire as follows:
Available to | | Amount |
| |
|
2005 | $ | 337,000 |
2006 | | 165,000 |
2007 | | 177,000 |
2008 | | 282,000 |
2009 | | 1,885,000 |
2010 | | 48,000 |
2011 | | 118,000 |
| |
|
| $ |
|
Future income taxes reflect the tax effects of the temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The applicable tax rate to be expected is 38%. The components of future income tax assets at December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:
| | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 |
| | | | | | |
Future income tax assets | | | | | | |
Tax over book value of resource properties | $ | 1,184,166 | $ | 1,051,083 | $ | 1,095,893 |
Tax over book value of property and equipment | | 11,796 | | 11,546 | | 11,747 |
Non-capital loss carry-forwards | | 1,146,025 | | 1,078,436 | | 1,379,463 |
| |
| |
| |
|
| | 2,341,987 | | 2,141,065 | | 2,487,103 |
Less: Valuation allowance | | (2,341,987) | | (2,141,065) | | (2,487,103) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Net future income tax assets | $ |
| $ |
| $ |
|
The valuation allowance reflects the Company's estimate that the tax assets likely will not be realized.
15.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP)
(a)
Recently issued US accounting pronouncements
(i)
On April 30, 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement No. 149,Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. Statement 149 is intended to result in more consistent reporting of contracts as either freestanding derivative instruments subject to Statement 133 in its entirety, or as hybrid instruments with debt host contracts and embedded derivative features. In addition, Statement 149 clarifies the definition of a derivative by providing guidance on the meaning of initial net investments related to derivatives. Statement 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. The Company believes the adoption of Statement 149 will not have any effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
15.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (Continued)
(i)
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46,Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,Consolidated Financial Statements. Interpretation 46 establishes accounting guidance for consolidation of variable interest entities that function to support the activities of the primary beneficiary. Interpretation 46 applies to any business enterprise both public and private that has a controlling interest, contractual relationship or other business relationship with a variable interest entity. The Company has no investment in or contractual relationship or other business relationship with a variable interest entity and, therefore the adoption did not have any impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
(ii)
In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150,Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or asset in some circumstances). These requirements of SFAS No. 150 apply to issuers' classification and measurement of freestanding financial instruments, including those that compromise more that one option of forward contract. SFAS No. 150 does not apply to features that are embedded in a financial instrument that is not a derivative in its entirety. SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatory redeemable financial instruments of non-public entities. It is to be implemented by reporting the cumulative effect of a change in an accounting principle for financial instruments created before the issuance date of SFAS No. 150 and still existing at the beginning of the interim period of the adoption. There is no impact on the Company's financial statements.
(iii)
FAS 151,Inventory Costs: This Statement is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. Earlier application is permitted for the inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after November 24, 2004. The provisions of this statement should be applied prospectively. There is no impact on the Company's financial statements.
(iv)
FAS 152,Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions: This Statement is effective for financial statements for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. Restatement of previously issued financial statements is not permitted. There is no impact on the Company's financial statements.
(v)
FAS 153,Exchanges of Non-Monetary Assets: The provision of this Statement is effective for non-monetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. Earlier application is permitted for non-monetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after December 16, 2004. The provisions of this Statement should be applied prospectively. There is no impact of the Company's financial statements.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
15.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (Continued)
(vi)
FIN 46(R),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, applies at different dates to different types of enterprises and entities, and special provisions apply to enterprises that have fully or partially applied Interpretation 46 prior to issuance of Interpretation 46(R). Application of Interpretation 46 or Interpretation 46(R) is required in financial statements of public entities that have interests in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after December 15, 2003. Application by public entities (other than small business issuers) for all other types of entities is required in financial statements for periods ending after March 15, 2004. Application by small business issuers to entities other than special purpose entities and by non-public entities to all types of entities is required at various dates in 2004 and 2005. In some instances, enterprises have the option of continuing to apply Interpretation 46 for a short period of time before applying Interpretation 46(R). There is no impact on the Company's financial statements.
(vii)
In 2004, FASB issued a revision of FASB Statement No. 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. This Statement supersedes APB Opinion No. 25,Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and its related implementation guidance. This revised pronouncement required that all stock options and warrants be accounted for using the fair value method. As discussed in Note 5(f), the Company has adopted Statement No. 123; however, since the Company did not issue stock options in the current year there is no direct impact on the financial statements.
(a)
The Company's accounting policies do not materially differ from accounting policies generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP) except as follows:
Exploration expenditures
Under Canadian GAAP, acquisition costs and exploration expenditures of resource properties are capitalized (note 5(d)).
Under US GAAP, exploration costs incurred in locating areas of potential mineralization are expensed as incurred. Commercial feasibility is established in compliance with Industry Guide 7, which consists of identifying that part of a mineral deposit that could be economically and legally extracted or produced at the time of the reserve determination. After an area of interest has been assessed as commercially feasible, expenditures specific to the area of interest for further development are capitalized. In deciding when an area of interest is likely to be commercially feasible, management may consider, among other factors, the results of pre-feasibility studies, detailed analysis of drilling results, the supply and cost of required labour and equipment, and whether necessary mining and environmental permits can be obtained.
Under US GAAP, mining projects and properties are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable. If estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use of the mining project or property and its eventual disposition are less than the carrying amount of the mining project or property, an impairment is recognized based upon the estimated fair value of the mining project or property. Fair value generally is based on the present value of estimated future net cash flows for each mining project or property, calculated using estimated mineable reserves and mineral resources based on engineering reports, projected rates of production over the estimated mine life, recovery rates, capital requirements, remediation costs and future prices considering the Company's hedging and mark eting plans.
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WORLD VENTURES INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended October 31, 2004
15.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (CANADIAN GAAP AND US GAAP) (Continued)
(a)
Reconciliation of total assets, liabilities and shareholders' deficit:
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
| | | | |
Total assets per Canadian GAAP | $ | 177,805 | $ | 104,455 |
Exploration expenditures | | (155,977) | | (69,644) |
| | | |
|
Total assets per US GAAP | $ | 21,828 | $ | 34,811 |
| | | |
|
Total liabilities per Canadian GAAP | $ | 318,299 | $ | 328,268 |
Adjustments to US GAAP | | 0 | | 0 |
| | | |
|
Total liabilities per US GAAP | | 318,299 | | 328,268 |
| | | |
|
Shareholders' deficit per Canadian GAAP | | (140,494) | | (223,813) |
Exploration expenditures | | (155,977) | | (69,644) |
| | | |
|
Shareholders' deficit per US GAAP | | (296,471) | | (293,457) |
| | | |
|
Shareholders' deficit and liabilities per US GAAP | $ | 21,828 | $ | 34,811 |
(b)
Reconciliation of loss reported in accordance with Canadian GAAP and US GAAP:
| | 2004 | | 2003 |
| 2002 |
| |
| | | | |
Net income (loss) per Canadian GAAP | $ | (124,181) | $ | 240,604 | $ | (643,590) |
Adjustments to net loss | |
| |
| |
|
Write-off of exploration expenditures | | (91,882) | | (45,283) | | (26,576) |
Add back expenditures that would have been expensed in prior years under US GAAP | | 5,549 | | 395,496 | | 0 |
| |
| |
| |
|
Net income (loss) per US GAAP | $ | (210,514) | $ | 590,817 | $ | (670,166) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Net income (loss) per common share c | |
| |
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
|
Canadian GAAP - Basic and diluted | | $ (0.01) | | $ 0.02 | | $ (0.08) |
| |
| |
| |
|
US GAAP - Basic and diluted | | $ (0.02) | | $ 0.06 | | $ (0.09) |
| |
| |
| |
|
Weighted average number of | |
| |
| |
|
shares outstanding | | 10,908,045 | | 10,087,634 | | 7,722,889 |
Weighted average number of shares does not include the 300,000 shares to be redeemed in accordance with the court judgement (note 12(f)).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing a Form 20-F and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
WORLD VENTURES INC.
By:
/s/Raynerd B. Carson
Raynerd B. Carson
President (Chief Executive Officer)
By:
/s/ Stewart A. Jackson
Stewart A. Jackson
Vice President (Chief Financial Officer)
Date:
April 26, 2005
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