FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August 2007
CDG Investments Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
#500, 926 - 5th Ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0N7
(Address of principal executive offices)
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CDG Investments Inc.
(Registrant)
Date August 30, 2007
“Barbara O’Neill”
Barbara O'Neill, Secretary
Yes No X
[If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
CDG INVESTMENTS INC.
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
June 30, 2007
In accordance with national instrument 51-102 released by the Canadian Securities Administrators, the Company discloses that its auditors have not reviewed the unaudited interim balance sheet as at June 30, 2007 nor the unaudited interim statements of operations and cash flows for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006.
CDG Investments Inc.
Interim Balance Sheets
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
| June 30, | September 30, | |||||
| 2007 | 2006 | |||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| CURRENT | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,949,788 | $ | 1,993,452 | ||
| Accounts receivable | - | 174 | ||||
| Deposits | 44,500 | 44,500 | ||||
| $ | 1,994,288 | $ | 2,038,126 | |||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| CURRENT | ||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 277,957 | $ | 323,673 | ||
| Due to related parties Note 10 | - | 2,470 | ||||
| 277,957 | 326,143 | |||||
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||
| CAPITAL STOCK | ||||||
| Authorized | ||||||
| Unlimited number of shares without nominal or par value | ||||||
| IssuedNote 4 | 29,544,273 | 29,544,273 | ||||
| CONTRIBUTED SURPLUSNote 4 | 320,194 | 320,194 | ||||
| DEFICIT | (28,148,136 | ) | (28,152,484 | ) | ||
| 1,716,331 | 1,711,983 | |||||
| $ | 1,994,288 | $ | 2,038,126 | |||
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
Approved by the Board
“Robert G. Ingram”
“Gregory Smith”
Director
Director
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CDG Investments Inc.
Interim Statements of Operations and Deficit
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
| Three months ended June 30 |
| Nine months ended June 30 | ||||
| 2007 |
| 2006 |
| 2007 |
| 2006 |
REVENUE |
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|
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Gain on disposal of investments | $ - |
| $ 303,240 |
| $ - |
| $ 415,975 |
Interest income | 28,788 |
| 29,136 |
| 63,409 |
| 83,285 |
| 28,788 |
| 332,376 |
| 63,409 |
| 499,260 |
EXPENSES AND OTHER |
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General and administrative Note 6 | 11,496 |
| 166,231 |
| 59,061 |
| 461,674 |
Equity in loss of investees | - |
| - |
| - |
| 26,800 |
| 11,496 |
| 166,231 |
| 59,061 |
| 488,474 |
| 17,292 |
| 166,145 |
| 4,348 |
| 10,786 |
OTHER INCOME |
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Realized change in fair value of investment Note 6 | - |
| 8,720,106 |
| - |
| 8,720,106 |
Gain on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc. Note 7 | - |
| 400,800 |
| - |
| 400,800 |
Gain on sale of royalty interest Note 8 | - |
| 130,000 |
| - |
| 130,000 |
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments Note 5 | - |
| (11,303,805) |
| - |
| 22,311 |
NET EARNINGS AND (LOSS) AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | 17,292 |
| (1,886,754) |
| 4,348 |
| 9,284,003 |
DEFICIT,beginning of period | (28,165,428) |
| (26,211,705) |
| (28,152,484) |
| (36,688,906) |
Dividends Note 6 | - |
| - |
| - |
| (693,556) |
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DEFICIT, end of period | $(28,148,136) |
| $(28,098,459) |
| $(28,148,136) |
| $(28,098,459) |
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EARNINGS PER SHARE |
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Basic | $0.00 |
| $( 0.05) |
| $0.00 |
| $0.24 |
Diluted Note 9 | $0.00 |
| $( 0.05) |
| $0.00 |
| $0.23 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER |
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OF SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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Basic | 40,959,855 |
| 40,860,404 |
| 40,959,855 |
| 39,763,801 |
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Diluted Note 9 | 40,959,855 |
| 40,860,404 |
| 40,959,855 |
| 40,365,590 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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CDG Investments Inc.
Interim Statements of Cash Flows
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
|
| Three months ended |
| Nine months ended June 30 | ||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents: |
| 2007 |
| 2006 |
| 2007 |
| 2006 |
Operating activities |
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Interest income received |
| $ 28,788 |
| $ 29,135 |
| $ 63,409 |
| $ 83,285 |
Cash operating expenses |
| (18,122) |
| (143,077) |
| (107,073) |
| (410,123) |
|
| 10,666 |
| (113,942) |
| (43,664) |
| (326,838) |
Investing activities |
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Cash proceeds on sale of investments |
| - |
| 401,115 |
| - |
| 608,585 |
Cash proceeds on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc. Note 7 |
| - |
| 400,800 |
| - |
| 400,800 |
Cash proceeds on sale of royalty interest Note 8 |
| - |
| 130,000 |
| - |
| 130,000 |
|
| - |
| 931,915 |
| - |
| 1,139,385 |
Financing activities |
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Options and warrants exercised |
| - |
| 57,750 |
| - |
| 740,141 |
Cash return of capital Note 6 |
| - |
| (2,867,190) |
| - |
| (2,867,190) |
Cash dividends Note 6 |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (404,350) |
|
| - |
| (2,809,440) |
| - |
| (2,531,399) |
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
10,666
(1,991,467)
(43,664)
(1,718,852)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period
1,939,122
3,977,247
1,993,452
3,704,632
End of period
$1,949,788
$1,985,780
$1,949,788
$1,985,780
Supplementary Information:
Income taxes and interest cash payments
The Company did not expend cash on income taxes or interest during the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2007 and June 30, 2006.
Non-cash transactions
During the nine months ended June 30, 2006 the Company distributed 5,204,329 of its shares in Manson Creek Resources Ltd., and 7,286,300 of its shares in Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. to shareholders by way of a dividend. The value assigned to this non-cash dividend equated to the carrying value of those shares on the distribution date of $289,206. Further, the Company distributed 13,652,898 of its shares of Tyler Resources Inc. to shareholders as a return of capital. The value assigned to this non-cash distribution equated to the carrying value of the shares on the distribution date of $11,604,963. (Note 6)
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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CDG Investments Inc.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
June 30, 2007
1.
Basis of presentation, nature and continuance of operations
In recent years, the Company’s business had consisted of holding investments in primarily mineral exploration companies. The Company was able to exercise significant influence over three of these exploration companies during a portion of fiscal 2006. Management determined that shareholders of the Company would better realize the fair value of the Company’s assets through their distribution to the shareholders. As a result, during the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company distributed substantially all of its investments in Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. and Manson Creek Resources Ltd. to shareholders by way of a dividend in kind and paid an additional cash dividend. During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company distributed substantially all of its Tyler Resources Inc. shares as a return of capital which was supplemented with a cash return of capital. After investment distributions to shareholders and sales in the open market, the Company had disposed of all of its investments by September 30, 2006. Management is evaluating numerous possible business acquisitions with which the Company can move forward. While the Company has more than sufficient cash resources to fund its limited operating expenses for the upcoming year, future profitable operations are dependent upon management finding a viable business for the Company.
These unaudited interim financial statements, that were not subject to audit or review by the Company’s external accountants, follow the same accounting policies and methods of computation as the audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2006 except for the adoption of Sections 3855 and 1530 of the CICA Handbook as described in note 2 below. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2006 as not all disclosures required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for annual financial statements are presented.
2.
Newly adopted accounting policies
Effective October 1, 2006, the Company has adopted the following accounting standards related to financial instruments that were issued by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2005. These accounting policy changes were adopted on a prospective basis with no restatement of prior period financial statements.
a)
Financial Instruments – recognition and measurement (Section 3855)
In accordance with this new standard the Company is required to classify all financial instruments as either held-to-maturity, available-for-sale, held for trading or loans and receivables. Financial assets held to maturity, loans and receivables and financial liabilities other than those held for trading, are measured at amortized cost. Available-for-sale instruments are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income. Instruments classified as held for trading are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recognized in the statement of operations. The Company had neither available-for-sale, nor held for trading instruments during the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and none as at June 30, 2007.
b)
Comprehensive Income (Section 1530)
Comprehensive income is the change in shareholders’ equity during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive income, if applicable, is included in the shareholders’ equity section of the balance sheet. The components of this new category will include unrealized gains and losses on financial assets classified as available-for-sale and the effective portion of cash flow hedges. The Company had no “other comprehensive income/loss” transactions during the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and no opening or closing balances for accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.
3.
Financial Instruments
The fair market value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deposits, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and related party payables approximate their carrying value as a result of the short-term nature of the instruments or the variable interest rate associated with the instrument. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency, or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
Cash and cash equivalents include cash and highly liquid Canadian dollar denominated investments in bankers’ acceptances, with terms to maturity of 90 days or less when acquired. The counter-parties are financial institutions. At June 30, 2007, these instruments were yielding a weighted average interest rate of 4.2% per annum. These cash equivalents are classified as held-to-maturity investments and are carried at amortized cost.
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CDG Investments Inc.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
June 30, 2007
4.
Capital Stock and Contributed Surplus
a) Issued
| Number of Shares |
| Capital Stock Amount |
| Contributed Surplus Amount |
Balance, September 30, 2006 | 40,959,855 |
| $ 29,544,273 |
| $ 320,194 |
Transactions | - |
| - |
| - |
Balance, June 30, 2007 | 40,959,855 |
| $ 29,544,273 |
| $ 320,194 |
b)
Stock option transactions and stock options outstanding
The Company has an option plan, in which up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares are reserved for issuance. Under the plan, the options that have been granted expire at the earlier of five years from the grant date, the date at which the Directors determine, or 60 days from the date from which the optionee ceases to be a director, officer, employee or consultant. Options are granted at the fair value of the shares around the grant date or greater amount determined by the directors. The options outstanding at June 30, 2007 vested on the grant date.
At both September 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007 stock options were outstanding that may be exercised to acquire 100,000 common shares at $0.33 per share to February 27, 2008. During the nine months ended June 30, 2007, no options were granted, exercised or cancelled and none expired without exercise.
5. Change in unrealized appreciation of investments
Concurrent with the Company relinquishing significant influence over Northern Abitibi Mining Corp., Manson Creek Resources Ltd., and Tyler Resources Inc. during the first quarter of fiscal 2006, it ceased to be involved in the day-to-day management of these investees. As a result, the Company became eligible to follow the method of accounting for investments by Investment Companies that is described in Accounting Guideline AcG-18. In accordance with AcG-18, the Company commenced to carry its investments at fair value as at the December 31, 2005 balance sheet date and began to recognize the change in the unrealized appreciation in its investments in its statement of earnings. As the Company disposed of all of its investments by September 30, 2006, there are no comparable amounts for the three and nine month periods ended June 30, 2007.
6. Corporate Reorganization
At the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held during the comparative period, (the nine months ended June 30, 2006), the Company received shareholder approval for the reorganization of its business. In anticipation of, and pursuant to the reorganization, the Company distributed cash and the majority of its investments to the Company’s shareholders both by way of dividends and returns of capital as follows:
| Number of shares |
| Amount |
Dividends |
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In kind: |
|
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Manson Creek Resources Ltd. common shares | 5,204,329 |
| $ 171,984 |
Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. common shares | 7,286,300 |
| 117,222 |
Cash |
|
| 404,350 |
Total Dividends |
|
| $ 693,556 |
Return of Capital Distribution |
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In kind: |
|
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Tyler Resources Inc. common shares | 13,652,898 |
| $11,604,963 |
Cash |
|
| 2,867,190 |
Total return of capital distribution |
|
| $14,472,153 |
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CDG Investments Inc.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
June 30, 2007
6. Corporate Reorganization(continued)
Dividends
During the nine months ended June 30, 2006, the Company distributed 5,204,329 of its shares in Manson Creek, and 7,286,300 of its shares in Northern Abitibi to Company shareholders by way of a dividend. Since the dividends in kind represented a spin-off or restructuring, they were valued at the carrying value of the Manson Creek and Northern Abitibi investments on November 30, 2005, the distribution date. In addition to the dividends in kind valued at $289,206, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.01 per share for a total cash dividend of $404,350. The cash and dividends in kind were payable to shareholders of record on November 16, 2005.
Return of capital distribution
During the nine months ended June 30, 2006, the Company distributed 13,652,898 of its shares in Tyler Resources and $2,867,190 in cash as a return of capital. One share of Tyler for each three CDG common shares and $0.07 per CDG common share were distributed to shareholders of record on April 28, 2006. Since the distribution of Tyler Resources shares represented a spin-off or restructuring, it was valued at the carrying value of the Tyler Resources investment on the distribution date, which was the fair value of the investment at the time. The $8,720,106 realized change in fair value of investment included in the statement of operations pertains to this transaction.
Costs aggregating $165,000 that related to the dividends and distributions are included in general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2006, ($37,000 – three months ended June 30, 2006).
As part of the reorganization, the Company terminated its employees, and the contract of its former Chief Executive Officer. Severance payments associated therewith aggregated $77,420 and these are included in General and Administrative Expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2006.
7. Gain on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc.
Pursuant to a 2004 settlement agreement the Company was to receive $800,000 over four years in partial payment of amounts due from Waddy Lake Resources Inc., a former subsidiary that was vended to a party to the settlement agreement. During fiscal 2004 the Company determined that it would record its future $200,000 instalment proceeds on an “as received” basis as a result of uncertainty regarding collection. During the nine months ended June 30, 2006, the Company received both the June 30, 2006 payment and the discounted value of the final June 30, 2007 payment, ($395,000 in total for both years). Further the Company sold its remaining interest in Waddy Lake for proceeds of $5,800. The combined receipt of $400,800 is recorded as “Gain on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc.” during the nine months ended June 30, 2006.
8. Gain on sale of royalty interest
In the process of changing its business to that of an Investment Company during 2003, the Company sold a Mill and retained a royalty that would be payable if the purchaser should commence to process ore at this location. Pursuant to the sale agreement, the purchaser agreed to pay the Company $10 per tonne of ore processed through the Mill, to a maximum of $400,000. During the nine months ended June 30, 2006, the purchaser acquired the royalty from the Company for proceeds of $130,000, the entirety of which is reflected as a gain due to the nominal carrying value of the royalty interest.
9. Earnings per share
During the three month period ended June 30, 2006, the Company experienced a loss therefore no dilution resulted during this period. As there were no “in-the-money” options or warrants during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2007, no dilution resulted. The following adjustments were made in arriving at diluted weighted average number of common shares for the nine monthsended June 30, 2006:
| Nine months ended June 30, 2006 |
Basic weighted average number of common shares | 39,763,801 |
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
Warrants exercisable at $0.12 per share | 423,836 |
Stock options exercisable at $0.11 per share | 177,953 |
Diluted weighted average number of common shares | 40,365,590 |
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CDG Investments Inc.
Notes to the Interim Financial Statements
(Expressed in Canadian dollars)
(Unaudited – prepared by management)
June 30, 2007
9. Earnings per share(continued)
The dilutive effect of stock options and warrants was calculated using the treasury stock method. This method calculates the number of incremental shares by assuming the outstanding in-the-money stock options and warrants are exercised, and then reduced by the number of shares assumed to be repurchased from the issuance proceeds, using the average market price of the Company’s common shares for the period. Warrants exercisable at $0.65 per share expiring March 14, 2006 and options exercisable at $0.33 per share were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for all relevant periods, as the exercise prices were greater than the average price of the Company’s shares during these periods. There were no earnings adjustments required in arriving at diluted earnings per share for the periods disclosed.
10. Related Party Transactions
During the nine months ended June 30, 2007 a company, related by virtue of certain common officers and directors, charged $1,000, (2006 - $19,000), for the Company’s share of office base rent, operating costs and/or miscellaneous expenses. Further, another company related by virtue of certain common officers and directors, charged $9,000 for the Company’s share of administrative costs, including administrative salaries, (2006 - $Nil). The related party payables at September 30, 2006 reflect the unpaid portion of these related party charges.
Billings for the consulting services provided by certain officers’ and directors’ controlled companies aggregated $Nil during the nine months ended June 30, 2007, (2006 - $40,000). The 2006 amount included $12,000 paid in lieu of notice for the termination of an officer’s contract. Administrative billings to corporations related by virtue of certain common officers and directors aggregated $Nil during the nine months ended June 30, 2007, (2006 - $71,000).
These related party transactions were in the normal course of business and were recorded at the exchange amount, being the amount established and agreed to by the two parties.
11.
Comparative amounts
Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation adopted in the current year.
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CDG INVESTMENTS INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
The information included in this document should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and related notes thereto. The financial information in this Management Discussion and Analysis, (MD&A), is derived from the Company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The effective date of this MD&A is August 23, 2007. All dollar amounts are in Canadian Dollars unless otherwise stated.
1)
Principal Business of the Company
In recent years, the Company’s business had consisted of holding investments in primarily mineral exploration companies. Management determined that shareholders of the Company would better realize the fair value of the Company’s assets through their distribution to the shareholders. As a result, during November, 2005, the Company distributed substantially all of its investments in Northern Abitibi Mining Corp., (Northern Abitibi), and Manson Creek Resources Ltd., (Manson Creek), to shareholders by way of a dividend in kind. In addition, a cash dividend aggregating $404,000 was paid.
In April, 2006, the Company received shareholder approval to distribute substantially all of the Company’s investment in Tyler Resources Inc., (Tyler), to Company shareholders along with cash that would not be required to pay outstanding liabilities, finance future business opportunities and pay future operational costs. In May, 2006, the Company completed the distribution of 13,652,898 Tyler shares with a distribution date value of $11,604,963 and $2,867,190 cash, collectively characterized as a return of capital.
After investment distributions to shareholders and sales in the open market, the Company had no remaining equity investments as at September 30, 2006 and none as at June 30, 2007.
Management has evaluated numerous possible business acquisitions with which the Company can move forward and is continuing to do so.
2)
Operating Results
Nine months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2006
The Company had net earnings of $4,348 during the nine months ended June 30, 2007,(Net Earnings nine months ended June 30, 2006 - $9,284,003). The more significant categories are summarized below:
Nine months ended | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 |
|
Gain on disposal of investments | $ - | $ 415,975 | a |
General and administrative expenses | (59,061) | (461,674) | b |
Equity in loss of investees | - | (26,800) | c |
Realized change in fair value of investment | - | 8,720,106 | d |
Gain on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc. | - | 400,800 | e |
Gain on sale of royalty interest | - | 130,000 | f |
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments | - | 22,311 | g |
Interest income | 63,409 | 83,285 | h |
Net earnings | $ 4,348 | $ 9,284,003 |
|
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CDG INVESTMENTS INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
2)
Operating Results (continued)
a.
Gain on Disposal of Investments
The gain on disposal of investments for the nine months ended June 30, 2006 is comprised of the following:
Nine months ended | June 30, 2006 | |
Investment | Number of Shares | Gain |
Golden Band Resources Inc. | 393,397 | $ 46,341 |
Manson Creek Resources Ltd. | 694,719 | 67,078 |
Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. | 709,126 | 26,223 |
Tyler Resources Inc. | 420,000 | 276,333 |
Total |
| $ 415,975 |
Note that the disclosed number of shares for Manson Creek, Northern Abitibi and Tyler Resources Inc. excludes those distributed as dividends and returns of capital.
b. General and Administrative expenses
Overall General and Administrative Expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2007 decreased by $403,000 from the comparative period. The more material variances are discussed below.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2006 the Company incurred approximately $110,000, (2007 - $Nil), of costs relating to the distribution of Manson Creek and Northern Abitibi shares and the cash dividend to shareholders and $55,000 relating to the return of capital distribution of Tyler shares, (2007 - $Nil). Audit fees aggregating $10,000 were included in the 2006 comparative expenses due to actual billings exceeding the accrual at September 30, 2005. There were no such additional fees in the 2007 period. As the Company had limited activity in the current period, it no longer required office space resulting in a saving of $20,000 on office lease costs over the comparative period. In the comparative period, the Company paid severance aggregating $77,000 to employees who were terminated. Subsequent to their termination administrative services were supplied by a related Com pany. Administrative consulting fees declined $38,000 and virtually all other expense categories decreased due to the fact that the Company had very little activity in the nine months ended June 30, 2007 as Management has not yet found a suitable business for CDG to carry on. The costs incurred in the current period primarily related to the preparation of year-end and quarter-end filings and reporting to shareholders as well as the ongoing stock exchange and transfer agent fees.
c. Equity in Loss of Investees
During the nine months ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded its share of loss of equity investees and increased or reduced the carrying value of the investment in an equal amount. The equity in loss of investees was comprised of the Company’s share of the losses of Manson Creek, Northern Abitibi and Tyler Resources as follows:
Nine Months Ended: | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 |
Manson Creek Resources Ltd. | $ - | $ ( 5,300) |
Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. | - | ( 1,700) |
Tyler Resources Inc. | - | ( 19,800) |
Total | $ - | $ ( 26,800) |
Effective November 30, 2005, after disposing of significantly all of its investments in Manson Creek and Northern Abitibi, the Company ceased to account for its investments in these companies on the equity basis. Effective November 18, 2005, the Company ceased to equity-account for its investment in Tyler, coincident with its relinquishment of operational control over Tyler at the same time as having less that a 20% interest in Tyler.
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CDG INVESTMENTS INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
2)
Operating Results (continued)
d. Realized change in fair value of investment
Tyler Resources Inc. shares were being carried in the Company’s books at their fair value immediately prior to their distribution in fiscal 2006 as a return of capital. The transaction was recorded at the carrying value of the investment on the distribution date at which time the previously booked unrealized gains were reversed and the realized gain recorded.
e.
Gain on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc.
Refer to note 7 to the financial statements. The fiscal 2006 gain represents the current year’s instalment payment in addition to the discounted value of the final payment that was to have been received in June, 2007, as well as a nominal amount for the sale of the remaining interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc. As all investments and loans receivable from Waddy Lake had been written-off in a prior year, the full amount of the prior periods’ receipts has been reflected as a gain.
f.
Gain on sale of royalty interest
Refer to note 8 to the financial statements. During the 2006 fiscal period the Company sold a royalty interest that was carried at a nominal value for proceeds of $130,000 resulting in a gain equal to the proceeds.
g.
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments
The prior period’s income item resulted from the Company adopting the fair value method of accounting for its investments during the nine months ended June 30, 2006. Prior thereto, the Company did not meet the requirements set out in the Accounting Guideline AcG -18 and hence recorded its investments at cost or equity depending upon whether the Company exercised significant influence over its investee’s operations. The $22,311 represents the increment to the fair value of the Company’s last remaining investment in Tyler Resources Inc. at June 30, 2006.
h.
Interest Income
The decline in interest income from period to period is consistent with the decline in average outstanding cash balances.
Three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006
The Company had net earnings of $17,292 during the three months ended June 30, 2007,(NetLoss 2006 - $1,886,754). The more significant categories are summarized below:
Three months ended | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 |
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Gain on disposal of investments | $ - | $ 303,240 | a |
General and administrative expenses | (11,496) | (166,231) | b |
Realized change in fair value of investment | - | 8,720,106 | c |
Gain on disposition of interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc. | - | 400,800 | c |
Gain on sale of royalty interest | - | 130,000 | c |
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments | - | (11,303,805) | d |
Interest income | 28,788 | 29,136 |
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Net earnings (loss) | $ 17,292 | $ (1,886,754) |
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
2)
Operating Results (continued)
Three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2006
a.
Gain on Disposal of Investments
The realized gain on disposal of investments for the three months ended June 30, 2006 is comprised of the following:
Three months ended | June 30, 2006 | |
Investment | Number of Shares | Gain |
Tyler Resources Inc. | 420,000 | $ 276,333 |
Manson Creek Resources Ltd. | 271,219 | 26,907 |
Total |
| $ 303,240 |
b. General and Administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased approximately $155,000 from the comparative three month period. During the comparative 2006 period the Company incurred approximately $36,000 of costs directly relating to the distribution of Tyler shares, ($Nil – 2007). Office lease costs decreased $9,000 due to the cessation of the office lease during fiscal 2006. During the 2006 comparative period, $77,000 of severance payments were included in General and Administrative costs, (2007 - $Nil). Administrative consulting fees decreased $10,000 and virtually all other general and administrative costs were reduced as a result of the sharply decreased activity level in the Company.
c. Other 2006 comparative items
See nine month comparative for explanation.
d. Change in unrealized appreciation of investments
The prior period’s loss item resulted from the Company adopting the fair value method of accounting for its investments during the nine months ended June 30, 2006. Prior thereto, the Company did not meet the requirements set out in the Accounting Guideline AcG -18 and hence recorded its investments at cost or equity depending upon whether the Company exercised significant influence over its investee’s operations.
When an investment was sold the unrealized appreciation of the investment was reversed and the realized gain/loss recorded. With the distribution of the majority of the Tyler shares during the comparative three month period, the unrealized appreciation that had formerly been booked was reversed.
3)
Selected Annual Financial Information
The following selected financial data has been extracted from the audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principals, for the fiscal years indicated and should be read in conjunction with those audited financial statements.
For the years ended or as at September 30, | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 |
Financial Results |
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Gain on disposal of investments | $ 438,310 | $ 2,583,434 | $ 370,669 |
Interest income | $ 103,848 | $ 30,690 | $ 7,612 |
Net Earnings | $ 9,229,978 | $ 3,693,390 | $ 870,364 |
Basic earnings per share | $ 0.23 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.03 |
Diluted earnings per share | $ 0.23 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.03 |
Financial Position |
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Working capital | $ 1,711,983 | $ 3,497,909 | $ 158,699 |
Total assets | $ 2,038,126 | $ 7,219,896 | $ 3,218,828 |
Capital Stock | $ 29,544,273 | $ 43,119,885 | $ 42,644,074 |
Warrants | $ - | $ 240,000 | $ - |
Equity component of convertible debentures | $ - | $ - | $ 72,000 |
Contributed Surplus | $ 320,194 | $ 236,594 | $ 172,594 |
Deficit | $ (28,152,484) | $ (36,688,906) | $ ( 40,382,296) |
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
3)
Selected Annual Financial Information(continued)
The sale of investments commencing in 2004 and occurring throughout 2005 and 2006, as well as the investment and cash distributions to shareholders in fiscal 2006, contributed to the fluctuations in earnings, assets and working capital among the years.
4)
Selected Quarterly Financial Information
The following selected financial data has been extracted from the unaudited interim financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principals, for the fiscal periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with those unaudited financial statements.
Three months ended: | June 30 2007 | Mar. 31 2007 | Dec. 31 2006 | Sept. 30 2006 | June 30 2006 | Mar. 31 2006 | Dec31 2005 | Sept.30 2005 |
Interest income | $ 28,788 | $ 18,023 | $ 16,598 | $ 20,563 | $ 29,136 | $ 31,883 | $ 22,266 | $ 16,493 |
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments | - | - | - | (22,311) | (11,303,805) | (21,060) | 11,347,176 | - |
Gain on disposal of investments | - | - | - | 22,335 | 303,240 | 26,853 | 85,882 | 1,259,019 |
Earnings (loss) before Other Income (Loss) | 17,292 | 5,905 | (18,849) | (54,025) | (11,137,660) | (90,387) | 11,261,144 | 1,021,370 |
Realized change in fair value of investment | - | - | - | - | 8,720,106 | - | - | - |
Gain on dilution of equity investments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 53,472 |
Other | - | - | - | - | 530,800 | - | - | - |
Net Earnings (Loss) | 17,292 | 5,905 | (18,849) | (54,025) | (1,886,754) | (90,387) | 11,261,144 | 1,074,842 |
Basic Earnings (Loss) per share | $0.00 | $0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ (0.07) | $ 0.00 | $0.30 | $0.03 |
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per share | $0.00 | $0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ (0.07) | $ 0.00 | $0.29 | $0.03 |
The Company was formerly in the business of mineral exploration. It converted to an Investment Company through a process of liquidating its mineral exploration assets in exchange for shares in mineral exploration companies. This liquidation process occurred over time and was completed by September 30, 2004. The sale of the Company’s interest in Waddy Lake Resources Inc. over time and the sale of a royalty interest are reflected in “other” above.
The investment-related income and loss items can vary significantly. Factors such as the number of investments sold, proceeds received, whether there were investment write-downs, the amount of the Company’s share of losses of equity-accounted companies, (can vary significantly if mineral properties are written down in a period), and dilution gains or losses on investments all can result in dramatic changes in the financial results and balance sheet position reported by the Company over the periods under review. Further, the Company became eligible to use fair value accounting for its investments during fiscal 2006. This resulted in a significant unrealized gain on investments being included in earnings for the period ended December 31, 2005 and a significant change in unrealized gain/loss in the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2007, the Company no longer held investments. Management is currently investigating possible new business opportunities for the Company. Activities during this period were limited. Investors should review the management discussion and analysis for the periods above for further details all of which can be accessed at www.sedar.com.
5)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s working capital position at June 30, 2007 was $1,716,000, (September 30, 2006 - $1,712,000).
During the nine months ended June 30, 2007 cash operating expenses exceeded interest income received by $44,000, while in the comparative period cash operating expenses exceeded interest income received by $327,000. This constituted the only change to cash resources during the nine month period ended June 30, 2007.
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
5)
Liquidity and Capital Resources(continued)
During the comparative nine months ended June 30, 2006, the sale of investments, the exercise of options and warrants, cash receipts on disposition of the Waddy Lake Resources Inc. interest and the sale of a royalty interest, contributed in aggregate, $1,880,000 to the corporate treasury. Further the Company expended $404,000 on cash dividends and $2,867,000 on a cash return of capital during the comparative nine month period.
The Company has more than sufficient cash resources at June 30, 2007 to fund its limited operating activities. However, to ensure its long-term financial viability, a profitable business must be found for the Company.
6)
Related Party Transactions
The following non-arm’s length transactions, (amounts rounded to nearest $1,000), occurred during the nine months ended June 30, 2007:
During the nine months ended June 30, 2007 a company, related by virtue of certain common officers and directors, charged $1,000, (2006 - $19,000), for the Company’s share of office base rent, operating costs and/or miscellaneous expenses. Further, another company related by virtue of certain common officers and directors, charged $9,000 for the Company’s share of administrative costs, including administrative salaries, (2006 - $Nil).
Billings for the consulting services provided by certain officers’ and directors’ controlled companies aggregated $Nil during the nine months ended June 30, 2007, (2006 - $40,000). The 2006 amount included $12,000 paid in lieu of notice for the termination of an officer’s contract. Administrative billings to corporations related by virtue of certain common officers and directors aggregated $Nil during the nine months ended June 30, 2007, (2006 - $71,000).
The purpose of related company office and rent charges is to realize certain economies associated with sharing office space and administrative services. Related party transactions were in the normal course of operations and were measured at the “exchange amount,” which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties.
7)
Contractual Obligations
As the Company terminated its office sub-lease during fiscal 2006, it had no contractual obligations at June 30, 2007.
8)
Capital Stock and Contributed Surplus
a) Authorized and Issued
Authorized: Unlimited number of shares without nominal or par value
There have been no changes to issued capital stock or contributed surplus during the nine months ended June 30, 2007 nor during the period from July 1, 2007 to August 23, 2007.
b) Stock options
The Company has an option plan, in which up to 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares are reserved for issuance. Under the plan, the options that have been granted expire at the earlier of five years from the grant date, the date at which the Directors determine, or 60 days from the date from which the optionee ceases to be a director, officer, employee or consultant. Options are granted at the fair value of the shares around the grant date or a greater amount determined by the Directors.
No stock options were granted, exercised or cancelled, and none expired during the nine months ended June 30, 2007 and during the period from July 1, 2007 to August 23, 2007.
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CDG INVESTMENTS INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
9)
Directors and Officers
Robert Ingram, Chief Executive Officer/ President and Director Calvin Fairburn, Director
Gregory Smith, Chief Financial Officer and Director Kerry Brown, Director
Barbara O’Neill, Corporate Secretary
10)
Management Remuneration
Ms. O’Neill is the corporate secretary of the Company, but is employed by a corporation that is related by virtue of certain officers and directors. This related corporation billed the Company $6,000 for the time that Ms. O’Neill devoted to CDG business from October 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007.
Directors are remunerated in cash for attendance at meetings of the board of directors, ($500 for each meeting attended in person; $300 for each meeting attended by telephone). Further they receive stock options in recognition of their service. No stock options were granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2007. During the nine months ended June 30, 2007 Messrs. Fairburn and Smith each received $800, Mr. Ingram received $600 and Mr. Brown received $300 for meetings attended.
11)
New Accounting Policies
Currently adopted
Financial Instruments
Section 3855 of the CICA Handbook prescribes when to recognize a financial instrument on the balance sheet and at what value. It also describes how to present financial instrument gains and losses. The new Canadian rules became effective during the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2007. There were no significant changes to the June 30, 2007 financial statements resulting from the adoption of this accounting policy.
Comprehensive Income
Section 1530 of the CICA Handbook addresses the disclosure of changes in equity of an enterprise during a period resulting from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. The new Canadian rules became effective during the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2007. There were no significant changes to the June 30, 2007 financial statements resulting from the adoption of this accounting policy.
12)
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
The Company has no “Off-Balance Sheet Transactions” to report.
13)
Outlook
By its fiscal year-end September 30, 2006, the Company had disposed of all of its investments. Management is actively reviewing possible business acquisitions in other business areas. Although several have been reviewed to date, none have been judged to be suitable at this point. As a result, management is continuing to review possibilities.
14)
Risk Factors
Due to the Company’s limited business activities and the fact that its cash is invested in low risk investments there are limited risks. The most significant risk is that the Company will be unable to find a suitable new business that will generate future earnings.
15)
Cautionary Statements
Statements and/or financial forecasts that are unaudited and not historical are to be regarded as forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include risks related to the Company’s business including, but not limited to: general market and economic conditions, continued industry and public acceptance, regulatory compliance, potential liability claims, additional capital requirements, the ability to generate earnings from future operations, uncertainty of obtaining additional financing and dependence on key personnel.
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CDG INVESTMENTS INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
16) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2007, the disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported as and when required. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are also effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executi ve Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. It should be noted that while the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures provide a reasonable level of assurance and that they are effective, they do not expect that the disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all errors and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived or operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met.
17) Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have not identified any changes to the company’s internal control over financial reporting that would materially affect, or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the most recent interim period.
18) Other
Additional information relating to the Company may be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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