OMB APPROVAL |
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C., 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(Mark one)
ý QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly period ended May 31, 2007
r TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from __________to___________
Commission file number 333-130934
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 20-1970188 |
#604 700 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6C 1G8 | |
(604) 602-1633 | |
n/a |
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorten period that the registrant was required to file such report), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No r
Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 1b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes r No ý .
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity as of the latest practicable date:
Outstanding as of May 31, 2007: 14,295,480 common shares
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes r No ý
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | Page # |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
Item 1: | Financial Statements | 3 |
Item 2: | Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation | 4 |
Item 3: | Controls and Procedures | 5 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1: | Legal Proceedings | 6 |
Item 2: | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 6 |
Item 3: | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 6 |
Item 4: | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 6 |
Item 5: | Other Information | 6 |
Item 6: | Exhibits | 6 |
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The following interim unaudited financial statement for the period ended May 31, 2007:
(a) | Unaudited Interim Balance Sheets as of May 31, 2007 and August 31, 2006 | F-1 |
(b) | Unaudited Interim Statements of Operations for the three month period ended May 31, 2007 and 2006 and the Cumulative Period from Inception on November 24, 2004 to May 31, 2007 |
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(c) | Unaudited Interim Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended May 31, 2007 and 2006 and the Cumulative Period from Inception on November 24, 2004 to May 31, 2007 |
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(d) | Unaudited Interim Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Period from Inception on November 24, 2004 to May 31, 2007 |
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(e) | Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements | F-5 |
These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-QSB. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim period ended May 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.
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GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
MAY 31, | AUGUST 31, | |||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 25,630 | $ | 153,329 | ||
Accounts receivable | 38,251 | - | ||||
Prepaid expenses and deposit | - | 12,589 | ||||
Total current assets | 63,881 | 165,918 | ||||
Mineral properties (Note 5) | - | 1 | ||||
Oil and gas properties (Note 6) | 415,982 | - | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 479,863 | $ | 165,919 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Current | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 155 | $ | 43,793 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 5,575 | 6,225 | ||||
Due to related parties (Note 7) | 232,703 | 3,075 | ||||
Total Current Liabilities | 238,433 | 53,093 | ||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Share capital | ||||||
Authorized: | ||||||
75,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.001 per share | ||||||
Issued and outstanding: | ||||||
14,295,480 common shares at May 31, 2007 | 14,295 | 13,410 | ||||
(and 13,410,000 common shares at August 31, 2006) | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 954,634 | 467,190 | ||||
Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage | (727,499 | ) | (367,774 | ) | ||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 241,430 | 112,826 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 479,863 | 165,919 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-1
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
NOVEMBER 24, 2004 (inception) TO MAY 31, 2007
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
DEFICIT | ||||||||||||||
ACCUMULATED | ||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCK | ADDITIONAL | STOCK | DURING | TOTAL | ||||||||||
PAID-IN | TO BE | EXPLORATION | STOCKHOLDERS' | |||||||||||
SHARES | AMOUNT | CAPITAL | ISSUED | STAGE | EQUITY | |||||||||
Balance November 24, 2004 (Inception) | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 10,935,000 | 10,935 | 98,415 | - | - | 109,350 | ||||||||
at $0.01 per share on March 22, 2005 | ||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 2,225,000 | 2,225 | 331,525 | - | - | 333,750 | ||||||||
at $0.15 per share on April 6, 2005 | ||||||||||||||
Stock to be issued (Note 4(c)) | 250,000 | - | 37,250 | 250 | - | 37,500 | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||
(Loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | (167,683 | ) | (167,683 | ) | ||||||
Balance, August 31, 2005 | 13,410,000 | 13,160 | 467,190 | 250 | (167,683 | ) | 312,917 | |||||||
Stock issued on September 29, 2005 | - | 250 | - | (250 | ) | - | - | |||||||
(Note 4(c)) | ||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||
(Loss) for the year | - | - | - | - | (200,091 | ) | (200,091 | ) | ||||||
Balance, August 31, 2006 | 13,410,000 | 13,410 | 467,190 | - | (367,774 | ) | 112,826 | |||||||
Units issued for cash at $0.25 per share | 185,480 | 185 | 163,144 | 163,329 | ||||||||||
to related parties on March 6, 2007 | ||||||||||||||
(included stock based compensation | ||||||||||||||
of $116,959) | ||||||||||||||
Stock issued for property on April 18, 2007 | 500,000 | 500 | 274,500 | - | 275,000 | |||||||||
Units issued for cash at $0.25 per share | 200,000 | 200 | 49,800 | 50,000 | ||||||||||
on April 19, 2007. | ||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||
(Loss) for the period | - | - | - | - | (359,725 | ) | (359,725 | ) | ||||||
Balance, May 31, 2007 | 14,295,480 | $ | 14,295 | $ | 954,634 | $ | - | $ | (727,499 | ) | $ | 241,430 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-2
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
CUMULATIVE | |||||||||||||||
PERIOD FROM | |||||||||||||||
INCEPTION | |||||||||||||||
November 24, 2004 | |||||||||||||||
THREE MONTHS ENDED | NINE MONTHS ENDED | TO | |||||||||||||
MAY 31, | MAY 31, | MAY 31, | |||||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||||||
Natural gas and oil revenue | $ | 54,511 | $ | - | $ | 54,511 | $ | - | $ | 54,511 | |||||
Cost of revenue | |||||||||||||||
Natural gas and oil opreating costs | 18,684 | - | 18,684 | - | 18,684 | ||||||||||
Depletion | 80,061 | - | 80,061 | - | 80,061 | ||||||||||
Writedown in carrying value of oil and gas property | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
98,745 | - | 98,745 | - | 98,745 | |||||||||||
Gross Profit | (44,234 | ) | - | (44,234 | ) | - | (44,234 | ) | |||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Accounting and audit | $ | 9,086 | 18,490 | 38,480 | 36,638 | 97,922 | |||||||||
Bank charges and exchange loss | 121 | 29 | 523 | 97 | 822 | ||||||||||
Consulting (Note 8) | 123,319 | 6,420 | 136,039 | 21,090 | 170,745 | ||||||||||
Exploration costs and option payment | 13,124 | 25,086 | 107,375 | 42,792 | 306,325 | ||||||||||
Fees and dues | 1,712 | - | 3,730 | 117 | 7,421 | ||||||||||
Investor relations | - | - | 2,953 | - | 2,953 | ||||||||||
Legal | 3,744 | 19,985 | 16,628 | 36,751 | 73,587 | ||||||||||
Office and miscellaneous | (3,686 | ) | 11 | (4,051 | ) | 61 | 1,475 | ||||||||
Rent | 4,039 | 1,605 | 13,711 | 4,815 | 22,541 | ||||||||||
Travel | - | - | 2,381 | - | 3,268 | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 151,459 | 71,626 | 317,769 | 142,361 | 687,059 | ||||||||||
(Loss) for the period before other income | (195,693 | ) | (71,626 | ) | (362,003 | ) | (142,361 | ) | (731,293 | ) | |||||
Other income (expense) | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | 447 | - | 2,279 | - | 3,795 | ||||||||||
Write off of mineral property | (1 | ) | - | (1 | ) | - | (1 | ) | |||||||
Net (loss) for the period | $ | (195,247 | ) | $ | (71,626 | ) | $ | (359,725 | ) | $ | (142,361 | ) | $ | (727,499 | ) |
Basic and diluted loss per share | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) |
Weighted average number of common shares | |||||||||||||||
outstanding - basic and diluted | 13,785,510 | 13,410,000 | 13,535,197 | 13,384,359 | 10,234,966 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-3
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
(Unaudited)
CUMULATIVE | |||||||||
PERIOD FROM | |||||||||
INCEPTION | |||||||||
November 24, 2004 | |||||||||
NINE MONTHS ENDED | TO | ||||||||
MAY 31, | MAY 31, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Cash flows used in operating activities | |||||||||
Net (loss) | $ | (359,725 | ) | $ | (142,361 | ) | $ | (727,499 | ) |
Changes to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | |||||||||
Consulting - Stock based compensation (Note 8) | 116,959 | - | 116,959 | ||||||
Depletion | 80,061 | - | 80,061 | ||||||
Stock issued for mineral resource and oil and gas property | - | - | 37,500 | ||||||
Write off of mineral property | 1 | - | 1 | ||||||
Adjusted cash flows used in operating activities | (162,704 | ) | (142,361 | ) | (492,978 | ) | |||
Change in non-cash working capital items: | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | (38,251 | ) | - | (38,251 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and deposit | 12,589 | (5,077 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable | (43,638 | ) | 23,877 | 155 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | (650 | ) | (7,812 | ) | 5,575 | ||||
Due to related parties | 8,585 | - | 11,660 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (224,069 | ) | (131,373 | ) | (513,839 | ) | |||
Cash flows used in investing activities | |||||||||
Mineral resource properties acquisition | - | - | (1 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | - | - | (1 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 96,370 | - | 539,470 | ||||||
Due to related parties | |||||||||
Net cash from financing activities | 96,370 | - | 539,470 | ||||||
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (127,699 | ) | (131,373 | ) | 25,630 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 153,329 | 338,930 | - | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 25,630 | $ | 207,557 | $ | 25,630 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
F-4
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
May 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited interim financial statements as of May 31, 2007 and for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2007 included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the August 31, 2006 audited annual financial statements and notes thereto. Operating results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended August 31, 2007.
2.
ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS
The Company is an independent mining, natural gas and oil company engaged in the exploration, development and acquisition of mineral, natural gas and oil properties in the United States and Canada.
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on November 24, 2004.
3.
GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company incurred a net loss of $359,725 for the nine months ended May 31, 2007 [net loss for the nine months ended May 31, 2006 - $142,361] and as at May 31, 2007 has incurred cumulative losses of $727,499 that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management has been able, thus far, to finance the operations through equity financing and cash on hand. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to continue to finance the Company on this basis.
In view of these conditions, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt and dependant upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be required, to receive the continued support of the Companys shareholders, and ultimately to obtain successful operations. These unaudited interim financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which would be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Revenue Recognition
The Company uses the sales method of accounting for natural gas and oil revenues. Under this method, revenues are recognized upon the passage of title, net of royalties. Revenues from natural gas production are recorded using the sales method. When sales volumes exceed the Companys entitled share, an overproduced imbalance occurs. To the extent the overproduced imbalance exceeds the Companys share of the remaining estimated proved natural gas reserves for a given property, the Company records a liability. At May 31, 2007, the Company had no overproduced imbalances.
(b) Oil and Gas Properties
The Company utilizes the full cost method to account for its investment in oil and gas properties. Accordingly, all costs associated with acquisition, exploration and development of oil and gas reserves, including such costs as leasehold acquisition costs, capitalized interest costs relating to unproved properties, geological expenditures, tangible and intangible development costs including direct internal costs are capitalized to the full cost pool. When the Company obtains proven oil and gas reserves, capitalized costs, including estimated future costs to develop the reserves and estimated abandonment costs, net of salvage, will be depleted on the units-of-production method using estimates of proved reserves. Investments in unproved properties and major development projects including capitalized interest, if any, are not amortized until proved reserves associated with the projects can be determined. If the future exploration of unproved properties are determined uneconomical the amount of such properties are added to the capitalized cost to be amortized.
The capitalized costs included in the full cost pool are subject to a ceiling test, which limits such costs to the aggregate of the estimated present value, using a ten percent discount rate of the future net revenues from proved reserves, based on current economic and operating conditions.
Sales of proved and unproved properties are accounted for as adjustments of capitalized costs with no gain or loss recognized, unless such adjustments would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves of oil and gas, in which case the gain or loss is recognized in the statement of operations.
Exploration activities conducted jointly with others are reflected at the Companys proportionate interest in such activities.
Cost related to site restoration programs are accrued over the life of the project.
(c) Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 143 Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. SFAS 143 requires the Company to record the fair value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal use of the assets. The Company had no asset retirement obligation as of May 31, 2007.
(d)
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(revised), "Share-Based Payment", to account for its stock options and similar equity instruments issued. Accordingly, compensation costs attributable to stock options or similar equity instruments granted are measured at the fair value at the grant date, and expensed over the expected vesting period. SFAS No. 123(revised) requires excess tax benefits be reported as a financing cash inflow rather than as a reduction of taxes paid.
The Company did not grant any stock options during the period ended May 31, 2007.
5.
MINERAL PROPERTIES
On April 6, 2005, the Company entered into an Exploration Agreement with an Option to Joint Venture (the "Agreement") with Miranda U.S.A. Inc. ("Miranda") for the company to acquire an undivided 60% interest in a mineral lease containing the mineral claims Coal #1 to Coal #64 (BLM-NMC number 847957 to 848020) located in the Coal Canyon, Cortez Area, Eureka County, Nevada, United States of America. Miranda's interest in the property is held by way of a 20 year mining lease dated May 27, 2004 from Nevada North Resources (U.S.A.) Inc.
On March 23, 2007, the Company terminated the Agreement.
The Company is liable for reclamation costs on the Coal Canyon property related to access roads and drill sites from the Companys recent drill program. It has paid a reclamation bond of $9,242.00. The Company believes
that the amount of this bond will satisfactorily cover all of its reclamation costs. The reclamation work is expected to be completed in the next quarter.
During the period ended May 31, 2007, the Company wrote off its mineral property upon the termination of the Exploration Agreement.
6.
OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES
On April 16, 2007, the Company acquired a 15% before payout (BPO) (7.5% after payout (APO)) interest in the Queensdale, Saskatchewan Project from 0743608 B.C. Ltd. (Assignor), a company controlled by a Director/CEO of the Company, for a total cost of CAD$250,000 and 500,000 shares in the common stock. The Participation Agreement consists specifically of all (100%) of the Assignors interest in the Queensdale 1A9-25/4A2-25-6-2 W2M well; none (0%) of the Assignors interest in the Queensdale 4A9-25 / 2D15-25-6-2 W2M well; and one-half (50%) interest in the Farmout Land and the Option Land.
On April 18, 2007, 500,000 shares were issued at market value $0.55 per share giving a total of $275,000.
The Company agrees to pay to the Assignor on monthly basis and within 5 business days of receiving the payment from Odin Capital Inc. (Odin), the operator of the Queensdale Project, a minimum of 80% of the payments received from Odin attributable to the Queensdale 1A9-25 / 4A2-25-6-2 W2M well, until such time as the full CAD$250,000 has been paid to the Assignor.
The Company applied the full cost method to account for this property.
Properties |
| February 28, 2007 |
| Addition |
| Depletion for the period |
| Write down in Carrying Value |
| May 31, 2007 |
Canada Proved property | $ | - | $ | 496,043 | $ | (80,061) | $ | - | $ | 415,982 |
7.
RELATED PARTIES TRANSACTION
In the three month period ended May 31, 2007, the Company incurred $6,360 (May 31,, 2006: $6,420) and $1,590 (May 31, 2006: $1,605); and in the nine month period ended May 31, 2007, the Company incurred $19,080 (May 31, 2006: $21,090) and $6,365 (May 31, 2006: $4,815) of consulting fees and office rent, respectively, to companies controlled by a director of the Company for the above noted consulting fees and office rents. At May 31, 2007, the Company owed $11,660 (May 31, 2006: $1,830) to those companies and an additional $221,043 (May 31, 2006: $850 for an expense reimbursement) was owed to a company controlled by a Director/CEO of the Company for acquiring a working interest in the Queensdale, Saskatchewan Project. The related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between the related parties.
In February 2007 $21,370 was advanced to the Company by a company controlled by a Director of the Company and the fund was applied to 85,480 unit subscriptions, each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share for a price of $0.40 and expires on December 1, 2008.
In March 2007, $25,000 was paid to the Company by a company controlled by a Director/CEO of the Company for 100,000 unit subscriptions, each unit consisting of one common share and one share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share for a price of $0.40 and expires on December 1, 2008.
8. COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS
During the period ended May 31, 2007, the Company entered into following equity transactions:
On March 6, 2007, the Company issued total of 185,480 units at $0.25 per unit to directors of the Company. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant with exercise price of $0.40 per share, expiring on December 1, 2008. Units issued were revalued to their fair market value of common shares and share purchase warrants.
The fair value of warrants has been estimated as of the date of issue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Period ended May 31, 2007 |
Expected volatility | 104.11% |
Risk-free interest rate | 3.77% |
Expected life | 1.75 years |
Dividend yield | 0.0% |
The fair value of each warrant has been estimated as $0.33 per warrant. For the period ended May 31, 2007, the Company recorded a total of $116,959 for stock based compensation expenses in connection with the revaluation of the units issued.
On April 19, 2007, the Company issued total of 200,000 units at $0.25 per unit to an arms length party. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant with exercise price of $0.25 per share, expiring on December 1, 2008.
A summary of the changes in share purchase warrants for the period ended May 31, 2007 is presented below:
| Warrants Outstanding | |
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| Number of Shares | Exercise Price |
Balance, August 31, 2006 | - | $ - |
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Issued | 385,480 | 0.40 |
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Balance, May 31, 2007 | 385,480 | $ 0.40 |
The Company has the following warrants outstanding and exercisable.
May 31, 2007 | Warrants outstanding and exercisable | ||
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$0.40 | 385,480 | 1.5 years | 0.40 |
9.
COMMITMENTS - OTHER
(a)
The Company has entered into a month-to-month rental arrangement for office space in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for $530 per month.
(b)
On May 25, 2006, the Company has entered into an administration contract with Hurricane Corporate Services Ltd, an arms-length party, to provide administrative services to the Company for $2,860 per month commencing June 1, 2006.
F-5
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
Forward-Looking Statements
Historical results and trends should not be taken as indicative of future operations. Management's statements contained in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), as amended. Actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and is including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe,""expect,""intend,""anticipate,""estimate,""project,""prospects," or similar expressions. The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse affect on the operations and future prospects of the Company on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: unanticipated problems relating to exploration, hazards such as pollution, or other hazards which cannot be insured against or predicted, changes in economic conditions, availability of capital, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Further information concerning the Company and its business, including additional factors that could materially affect the Company's financial results, is included herein and in the Company's other filings with the SEC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis
We were an exploration company focused on developing North American mineral properties. However, our current focus is on the exploration and development of natural gas and oil. The Company has abandoned its mineral project on our land portfolio comprised of an option to acquire a 60% interests in mineral lease claims, containing the mineral claims Coal #1 to Coal #64 (BLM-NMC number 847957 to 848020) located in the Coal Canyon, Cortez Area, Eureka County, Nevada United States of America in Nevada.
The following disclosure relates to each property that we have an interest in:
Coal Canyon, Cortez Area, Eureka County, Nevada
On April 6, 2005, we acquired an option to earn a 60% interest in mineral claims in Eureka County, Nevada, containing the mineral claims Coal #1 to Coal #64 (BLM-NMC number 847957 to 848020) located in the Coal Canyon, Cortez Area, Eureka County, Nevada, United States of America. Our interest option was acquired by us for costs as set out in note 5 of the unaudited interim financial statements. The mineral lease claims are owned by Miranda U.S.A. Inc. pursuant to a 20-year mineral lease dated May 27, 2004. At the present time there are no proven reserves.
On March 23, 2007, the Company terminated the above noted Option Agreement with Miranda U.S.A. Inc.
West Queensdale, Saskatchewan, Canada
On March 15, 2007, the Company entered a Memorandum of Understanding which was subsequently partially completed on April 16, 2007, to acquire a 15% before payout (BPO) (7.5% after payout (APO)) interest in Queensdale, Saskatchewan Project from 0743608 B.C. Ltd. (Assignor), a company controlled by a Director/CEO of the Company covering the south east quarter (SE ¼) of Section twenty five (25), Township six (6), Range two (2) west of the second meridian (W2M) in the West Queensdale, Saskatchewan area (Farmout Land) and the north east quarter (NE ¼) of Section twenty five (25), Township six (6), Range two (2) west of the second meridian (W2M) in the West Queensdale area of southeast Saskatchewan, Canada..
The area is a well known oil and gas producing area and is considered part of the greater Williston Basin District that also extends into Wyoming.
The West Queensdale project is a postulated extension of historic reservoirs that target Alida dolomite formations. One horizontal well was drilled and completed prior to the Companys acquisition, and was and is producing crude oil. A second horizontal well has been drilled and is being assessed, and if it is shown to also be a producing oil well, then a 15% BPO (7.5% APO interest) could be acquired by the Company as part of the Memorandum of Understanding previously signed. Management believes there is value in adding assets to the Company that produce cash flow and are more sustainable over time as a result of that cash flow.
Results of Operations for the quarter ended May 31, 2007
For the quarter ended May 31, 2007, the Companys revenues were $54,511 while there were no revenues for the same three-month period in the prior year. The increase in revenues was derived from the acquisition of a 15% (BPO) working interest in a natural gas well located in Saskatchewan, Canada.
For the quarter ended May 31, 2007 we incurred costs and expenses in the amount of $250,204, compared to costs and expenses of $71,626 for the corresponding period in the prior year.
This increase in costs and expenses is attributable to operating costs and administrative expenses we incurred in connection with the following:
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The Companys operating costs for the oil well amounted to $18,684. The depletion costs for the quarter ending May 31, 2007 was $80,061. There are no comparative figures for the prior period.
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Rent payment in connection with the acquisition of office space. During the quarter ended May 31, 2007, the Company incurred $4,039 (May 31, 2006: $1,605); the increase was caused by the allocation of costs paid for accounting services and the use of premises used by the President of the Company.
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Consulting fees increased to $123,319 (May 31, 2006: $6,420). The increase was caused by a stock based compensation charge due to shares and warrants being issued below market price to directors of the Company. Excluding this charge consulting fees were in line with the prior period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of May 31, 2007, we had total current assets of $63,881 (August 31, 2006: $165,918) while our total current liabilities as of May 31, 2007 were $238,433 (August 31, 2006: $53,093). As a result, on May 31, 2007 we had a working capital deficit of $174,552 (August 31, 2006: working capital of $112,825). The decrease in working capital was caused by the Companys agreement in connection with the purchase of the 15% (BPO) working interest in a natural gas well.
The Company relied on cash on hand raised through the issue of equity capital to fund our operations during the quarter ended May 31, 2007.
The company generates revenue. However, we still anticipate the need to raise significant capital through the sale of equity securities on a private or public basis in order to sustain operations. It is uncertain whether we will be able to obtain the necessary capital.
We intend to fund operations and commitments over the next twelve months from our cash on hand, including our capital expenditures, working capital or other cash requirements. We believe cash from operating activities, and our existing cash resources may not be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for the next 12 months. We will likely require additional funds to support the Companys business plan. Management intends to raise additional working capital through debt and equity financing. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. If adequate funds are not available, we may be unable to take advantage of future opportunities, respond to competitive pressures, and may have to curtail operations.
Revenue Recognition
The Company uses the sales method of accounting for natural gas and oil revenues. Under this method, revenues are recognized upon the passage of title, net of royalties. Revenues from oil production are recorded using the sales method. When sales volumes exceed the Companys entitled share, an overproduced imbalance occurs. To the
extent the overproduced imbalance exceeds the Companys share of the remaining estimated proved oil reserves for a given property, the Company records a liability. At May 31, 2007, the Company had no overproduced imbalances.
Long-lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, in accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144 (SFAS 144), Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated by the excess of the assets carrying value over its fair value. Fair value is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis.
Going Concern
Our annual financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of operations. The financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. However, certain conditions exist which raise doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We have suffered recurring losses from operations and have accumulated losses of $727,499 from inception through May 31, 2007.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of May 31, 2007. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Chris Bunka. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of May 31, 2007, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended May 31, 2007 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect such controls.
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Internal Controls
Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will necessarily prevent all fraud and material error. An internal control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the internal control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding as at May 31, 2007. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters have been submitted to our security holders for a vote, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the quarterly period ended May 31, 2007.
Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description |
3.1* | Articles of Incorporation |
3.2* | Bylaws |
4.1* | Specimen ordinary share certificate |
31.1 | Rule 13(a) - 14 (a)/15(d) - 14(a) Certifications |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certifications |
*Incorporated by reference to same exhibit filed with the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 dated
January 10, 2006.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 5, 2007
GOLDEN ARIA CORP.
/s/ "Gerald Carlson" |
|
/s/ "Chris Bunka" |
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Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Gerald Carlson, the President (Principal Executive Officer) and Director of Golden Aria Corp., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of GOLDEN ARIA CORP.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The small business issuer's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15e and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the small business issuer and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The small business issuer's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) all significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting.
Date July 5, 2007
| By: | /s/ "Gerald Carlson" |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Chris Bunka, Principal Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer), Secretary, Treasurer and Director of Golden Aria Corp., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of GOLDEN ARIA CORP.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The small business issuer's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15e and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the small business issuer and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The small business issuer's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) all significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 5, 2007
| By: | /s/ "Chris Bunka" |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Chris Bunka, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Golden Aria Corp., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of GOLDEN ARIA CORP.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the small business issuer as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The small business issuer's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15e and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the small business issuer and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the small business issuer, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the small business issuer's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the small business issuer's most recent fiscal quarter (the small business issuer's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The small business issuer's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the small business issuer's auditors and the audit committee of the small business issuer's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) all significant deficiencies and material weakness in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the small business issuer's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: July 5, 2007
| By: | /s/ "Chris Bunka" |
Section 1350 Certifications
CERTIFICATE OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Gerald Carlson, President, (Principal Executive Officer) and Director of Golden Aria Corp. certify that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB (the "Report") for the quarter ended May 31, 2007, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof:
(i) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Golden Aria Corp.
Date: July 5, 2007
| By: | /s/ "Gerald Carlson" |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Golden Aria Corp. and will be retained by Golden Aria Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Section 1350 Certifications
CERTIFICATE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Chris Bunka, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer), Secretary, Treasurer and Director of Golden Aria Corp. certify that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB (the "Report") for the quarter ended May 31, 2007, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof:
(i) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
(ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Golden Aria Corp.
Date: July 5, 2007
| By: | /s/ "Chris Bunka" |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Golden Aria Corp. and will be retained by Golden Aria Corp. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.