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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
x
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Fiscal Year Ended: September 30, 2010
OR
o 
TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
 
Commission file number:  333-130696
 
22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Nevada
 
98-0468420
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
11923 SW 37 Terrace, Miami, FL
 
33175
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Postal Code)
 
Issuer's telephone number:  (305) 667-9456
 
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act:  None   
 
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Act:  Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share          
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes ¨   No x
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.  Yes ¨   No x
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes x   No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes ¨   No ¨
 
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of the “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.   (Check one):
 
Large Accelerated Filer ¨  
Accelerated Filer ¨  
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨
Smaller reporting company x
     
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes x   No ¨
 
As of March 31, 2010, there were 17,356,590 shares of the registrant's common stock, par value $0.00001, issued and outstanding.  Of these, 7,341,390 shares were held by non-affiliates of the registrant.  The market value of securities held by non-affiliates was $0 as our stock did not then and does not presently trade.
 
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The registrant’sInformation Statement as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2010 is incorporated by reference into Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
Item Number and Caption
 
   
Forward-Looking Statements
3
   
PART I
4
     
1.
Business
4
1A.
Risk Factors
6
1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
9
2.
Properties
9
3.
Legal Proceedings
9
4.
[Removed and Reserved]
9
     
PART II
9
     
5.
Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters And Issuer Purchases Of Equity Securities
9
6.
Selected Financial Data
12
7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
12
7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
13
8.
Financial Statements and Supplemental Data
13
9.
Changes In And Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting, And Financial Disclosure
 
9A.
Controls And Procedures
13
9B.
Other Information
14
     
PART III
14
     
10.
Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance
14
11.
Executive Compensation
17
12.
Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management And Related
 
 
Stockholder Matters
18
13.
Certain Relationships And Related Transactions and Director Independence
19
14.
Principal Accountant Fees And Services
19
     
PART IV
20
     
15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
20
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Except for historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, statements regarding our business strategy, future revenues and anticipated costs and expenses.  Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes” and similar language.  Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the sections “Business,” “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”  You should carefully review the risks described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.  We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to the forward-looking statements or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this document.
 
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements.
  
All references in this Form 10-K to the “Company,” “22nd Century Group,” “we,” “us” or “our” are to 22nd Century Group, Inc.
 
All references in this Form 10-K to issued and outstanding shares give retroactive effect to a 2.782:1 forward stock split in the form of a dividend which was effected at the close of business on November 29, 2010.  In connection therewith, all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2010 received an additional 1.782 shares of our common stock for each share held by them.  This resulted in our issuance of an aggregate of 11,117,701 shares.  Following such issuance we had 17,356,590 shares issued and outstanding.

 
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PART I
 
ITEM 1. 
BUSINESS
 
Company Overview
 
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada under the name Touchstone Mining Limited on September 12, 2005 to engage in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits and reserves.  On November 23, 2005 we entered into a Mineral Claim Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mineral Exploration Services, Ltd. (“MES”) pursuant to which we acquired an option to purchase certain unpatented mineral mining claims.  The related property consisted of ten lode mineral claims located on approximately 200 acres in Humboldt County, Nevada.  Under the terms of the Agreement, we agreed to pay MES an aggregate of $50,000 over five years and to make exploration expenditures on the property of $50,000 over the same five year period.  During the initial exploration, no commercial quantities of gold or other minerals were discovered and in August 2007, we ceased exploration on the prospect.  On August 16, 2007 we notified MES of our intention to return the property via a quit claim deed.  At that time, MES informed us that it no longer wanted to retain the claim or the property and MES subsequently allowed such claim to lapse.  Our Agreement with MES was terminated as of September 16, 2007.  At the time of the termination, we had paid MES an aggregate of $7,000 under the Agreement.  In October 2007, we restaked the claims in the property and paid the necessary fees to the Bureau of Land Management.  We temporarily lost our rights in the property for failure to pay filing and recording fees due on the property on September 1, 2009. On February 10, 2010 we restaked our claims in the property. The lease to the property is currently in our name.  We do not claim to have any minerals or reserves whatsoever at this time on any of the property.  Our management has no current plans for the property at this time, and all of our exploration operations have been discontinued.  Following the discontinuation of our planned mineral acquisition, exploration and development activities through the present, we have determined to look at other ventures of merit to enhance stockholder value.  These ventures may involve sales of our debt or equity security in merger, acquisition, or similar transactions.  To date, we have achieved no operating revenues and have yet to engage in any such ventures.
 
On October 5, 2010 we entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with 22nd Century Limited, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation (“22nd Century”) regarding a possible business combination involving the two companies. At this stage, neither party is bound to proceed with the transaction.  With the permission of 22nd Century and as provided below, on November 23, 2010 we changed our name to “22nd Century Group, Inc.” to facilitate these discussions.  If the parties determine not to proceed with the business combination, we will change our name back to Touchstone Mining Limited or adopt another name.
 
As set forth in our Information Statement dated November 2, 2010 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the same date, which is incorporated herein by reference, our board of directors and stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding common stock, pursuant to signed written consents, each dated October 21, 2010, authorized and approved the following:
 
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”) which, among other things, (i) change our name to 22nd Century Group, Inc.; (ii) increase our authorized capitalization from 100,000,000 shares, consisting of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, to 310,000,000 shares, consisting of 300,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, $0.00001 par value per share; and (iii) limit the liability of our officers and directors, our stockholders and our creditors to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law;
 
 
Adoption of our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan Adoption”); and
 
 
Transfer of our assets and liabilities to a split-off subsidiary to be transferred to our majority stockholder in consideration of the surrender of his shares of Company stock for cancellation (the “Split-Off”).
  
 
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The Information Statement was mailed to our stockholders on November 2, 2010. In accordance with the regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Charter Amendment was filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on November 23, 2010. The Charter Amendment became effective upon filing. The Plan Adoption became effective upon its approval by the Company’s Board of Directors and a stockholder owning a majority of our common stock. The effective date of the Split-Off is not presently known and is dependent upon our proceeding with the business combination.
 
Our common stock temporarily remains listed for quotation on OTC Markets and the OTC Bulletin Board under the current symbol “THSM” and will continue to be listed as such until a new symbol is assigned by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA). We will publicly announce the new trading symbol when assigned by FINRA and the effective date of the symbol change.
 
Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
 
We do not presently own any patents, trademarks, copyrights or other forms of intellectual property.
 
Research and Development
 
We have not performed any research and development since our inception.
 
Competitive Factors
 
We previously operated in the mineral exploration industry, which was very fragmented. We were competitive with other mineral exploration companies and were one of the smallest mineral exploration companies in operation. As we are now seeking other business ventures to enhance stockholder value, we no longer actively compete in the mineral exploration industry.
 
Employees
 
As of November 29, 2010 our only employee is our sole executive officer.
 
On September 24, 2010, Nanuk Warman resigned as our Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary and Treasurer.  Mr. Warman did not have any disagreement with us on any matter relating to our operations, policies or practices.
 
On September 24, 2010, our Board of Directors appointed Ronald Asirwatham as our Director and as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary and Treasurer.
 
On November 22, 2010, Ronald Asirwatham resigned as our Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr. Asirwatham did not have any disagreement with us on any matter relating to our operations, policies or practices.
 
On November 22, 2010, our Board of Directors appointed David Rector as our Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary and Treasurer.
 
Loans
 
On May 8, 2009 we received an $80,000 loan from a minority shareholder and in connection therewith issued an 8.25%, $80,000 convertible promissory note dated May 8, 2009.  On November 8, 2010 the note was amended to extend the maturity date. Subject to prior conversion, interest and principal are due on the note on May 8, 2011. The terms of conversion have not been determined but will be mutually determined by us and the holder.
 
On February 10, 2010 we received a $32,327 loan from a minority shareholder and issued a 10%, $32,327 convertible promissory note dated February 10, 2010. If not converted, interest and principal are due at maturity on August 9, 2011. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity at a conversion price of approximately $0.036 per share. The conversion price and the number of shares issuable upon conversion are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances including mergers, consolidations, reclassifications, stock splits, combinations, dividends and similar transactions. Further, the conversion price is subject to downward adjustment if we issue common stock or securities convertible into common stock at a price of less than $0.036 per share at any time while the note remains outstanding. In such event, the conversion price under the note shall be reduced to such lower price.
 
 
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On October 14, 2010 we received a $50,000 loan from a minority shareholder and issued a 10%, $50,000 convertible promissory note dated October 14, 2010. If not converted, interest and principal are due at maturity on April 13, 2012. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity at a conversion price of approximately $0.036 per share. The conversion price and the number of shares issuable upon conversion are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances including mergers, consolidations, reclassifications, stock splits, combinations, dividends and similar transactions. Further, the conversion price is subject to downward adjustment if we issue common stock or securities convertible into common stock at a price of less than $0.036 per share at any time while the note remains outstanding. In such event, the conversion price under the note shall be reduced to such lower price.
 
Forward Stock Split
 
Effective the close of business on November 29, 2010 we effected a 2.782:1 forward stock split in the form of a dividend pursuant to which shareholders of record at the close of business  on November 29, 2010 received an additional 1.782 shares of our common stock for each share of common stock held by them.  This resulted in our issuance of an aggregate of 11,117,701 shares.
 
Reports to Security Holders
 
We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You may read and copy any reports, statement or other information that we file with the Commission at the Commission's public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549.  Please call the Commission at (202) 551-8090 for further information on the public reference room. These Commission filings are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the Internet site maintained by the Commission at http://www.sec.gov.
 
Change of Control
 
Not Applicable.
 
ITEM 1A.
RISK FACTORS
 
We have a history of operating losses which may continue.
 
We have a history of losses and will continue to incur operating and net losses for the foreseeable future. We incurred net losses of $89,933 and $55,469 during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  As of September 30, 2010, our accumulated deficit was $320,903. We have not achieved revenues since our inception.   Unless and until we commence new business operations, we may never achieve revenue or profitability.
 
Our auditors have indicated that our inability to generate sufficient revenue raises substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.
 
Our audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2010 were prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with United States generally accounting principles. The going concern basis of presentation assumes that we will continue in operation for the foreseeable future and will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. However, our auditors have indicated that our lack of revenues and accumulated losses raise substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. In the absence of additional financing or significant revenues and profits, we may have to cease operations. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain sufficient additional funds when needed, or that such funds, if available, will be obtainable on terms satisfactory to us. In the event that our plans cannot be effectively realized, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue as a going concern.
 
Rules issued under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may make it difficult for us to retain or attract qualified officers and directors, which could adversely affect the management of our business and our ability to retain listing of our common stock.
 
We may be unable to attract and retain those qualified officers, directors and members of board committees required to provide for our effective management because of rules and regulations that govern publicly held companies, including, but not limited to, certifications by principal executive officers. The enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has resulted in the issuance of rules and regulations and the strengthening of existing rules and regulations by the SEC, as well as the adoption of new and more stringent rules by the stock exchanges and NASDAQ. The perceived personal risk associated with these rules and regulations may deter qualified individuals from accepting roles as directors and executive officers.
 
 
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If we fail to maintain an effective system of disclosure and internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or detect fraud. Consequently, investors could lose confidence in our financial reporting and this may decrease the trading price of our stock.
 
We must maintain effective disclosure and internal controls to provide reliable financial reports and detect fraud. Based on our evaluation as of September 30, 2010, we concluded that we do maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures. Failure to implement changes to our controls that we may identify in the future as necessary to maintain an effective system of such controls could harm our operating results and cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. Any such loss of confidence would have a negative effect on the trading price of our stock.
 
We have no present business operations. Accordingly, you have little basis upon which to evaluate our ability to achieve future business success.
 
We were formed to engage in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral deposits and reserves.  We discontinued operations in this area in August 2007.  We are presently looking at other ventures of merit but, to date, have not found any suitable ventures.  No assurance can be given that we will ever locate and establish a suitable business venture.  Our operations are therefore subject to all of the risks inherent in the establishment of a new business enterprise and must be considered in light of the expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the formation of any new business.
 
We may be unable to obtain additional capital that we will require to implement our business plan, which would restrict our ability to grow.
 
We have a limited amount of working capital that will not be sufficient to fully fund our planned operations. We will require additional capital to continue to operate and expand our business. We may be unable to obtain the additional capital required.
 
Future acquisitions, as well as administrative requirements (such as salaries, insurance expenses and general overhead expenses, as well as legal compliance and accounting expenses) will require a substantial amount of additional capital and cash flow. We may not be successful in locating suitable financing transactions in the time period required or at all, and we may not be able to obtain the capital we require by other means. If we do not succeed in raising additional capital, we may be unable to fund our operations going forward.
 
Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the capital markets and our status as an enterprise without a demonstrated operating history.  If the amount of capital we are able to raise from financing activities is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs, we may be required to curtail or cease our operations.
 
We may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital financing, including investment banking fees, legal fees, accounting fees, securities law compliance fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. We also may be required to recognize non-cash expenses in connection with certain securities we may issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which may adversely impact our financial condition.
 
We may not be able to effectively expand operations or manage our growth, which may harm our profitability.
 
Our strategy envisions expanding our business. If we fail to effectively manage our growth, our financial results could be adversely affected. Growth may place a strain on our management systems and resources. We must continue to refine and expand our business development capabilities, our systems and processes, and our access to financing sources. As we grow, we must continue to hire, train, supervise and manage new employees. We cannot assure you that we will be able to:
 
 
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·
meet our capital needs;
 
 
·
expand our systems effectively or efficiently or in a timely manner;
 
 
·
allocate our human resources optimally;
 
 
·
identify and hire qualified employees or retain valued employees; or
 
 
·
incorporate effectively the components of any business that we may acquire in our effort to achieve growth.
 
If we are unable to manage our growth, our operations and our financial results could be adversely affected by inefficiency, which could diminish our profitability.
 
Our business may suffer if we do not attract and retain talented personnel.
 
Our success will depend in large measure on the abilities, expertise, judgment, discretion, integrity and good faith of our management and other personnel in conducting our intended business. We presently have a small management team consisting of our sole executive officer that we expect to expand in conjunction with our planned acquisition activities. The loss of a key individual or our inability to attract suitably qualified staff could have a materially adverse impact on our business. We presently do not maintain “key man” life insurance on any member of our management team.  If we are unable to attract and retain key personnel, our business may be adversely affected.
 
The lack of a trading market for our common stock may impair your ability to sell your shares.
 
There has not been a trading market for our common stock since our inception. The lack of an active market may impair your ability to sell your shares at the time you wish to sell them or at a price that you consider reasonable. The lack of an active market may also reduce the fair market value of your shares. An inactive market may also impair our ability to raise capital by selling shares of capital stock and may impair our ability to acquire other assets or companies by using common stock as consideration.
 
Our common stock is currently quoted on OTC Markets under the symbol “THSM”.  As indicated above, our common stock is not presently trading. As a result, investors may find it difficult to obtain accurate quotations of the price of our common stock. This situation severely limits the liquidity of the common stock and hampers our ability to raise additional capital.
 
We do not expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.
 
We do not intend to declare dividends for the foreseeable future, as we anticipate that we will reinvest future earnings in the development and growth of our business. Therefore, investors will not receive any funds unless they sell their common stock, and stockholders may be unable to sell their shares on favorable terms or at all. Investors cannot be assured of a positive return on investment or that they will not lose the entire amount of their investment in our common stock.
 
Applicable SEC rules governing the trading of “penny stocks” will limit the trading and liquidity of our common stock, which may affect the trading price of our common stock.
 
Our common stock is considered to be a “penny stock” and is therefore subject to SEC rules and regulations that (i) impose limitations upon the manner in which our shares may be publicly traded and (ii) regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks.” Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges such as the NASDAQ Stock Market, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock, the broker-dealer make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny stock rules and may increase the difficulty investors might experience in attempting to liquidate such securities.
 
 
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ITEM 1B. 
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
 
Not Applicable.
 
ITEM 2. 
PROPERTIES
 
Our principal executive office is located at 11923 SW 37 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33175.  The office space is shared office space in which we have use of a 160 square foot office.  The office is provided to us on a rent free basis by our principal shareholder, Nanuk Warman.
 
ITEM 3. 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Legal Proceedings
 
In the ordinary course of our business, we may from time to time become subject to routine litigation or administrative proceedings which are incidental to our business.  We are not a party to nor are we aware of any existing, pending or threatened lawsuits or other legal actions involving us.
 
ITEM 4. 
[REMOVED AND RESERVED]
 
PART II
 
ITEM 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
 
Market Information
 
“Bid” and ”ask” prices for our common stock are quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (the “OTCBB”) under the symbol “THSM.OB”.  However, our stock has never traded.
 
The following table sets forth the high and low closing bid prices for our common stock for the fiscal quarters indicated as reported on the OTCBB by the National Association of Securities Dealers Composite Feed or other qualified interdealer quotation medium. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission and do not represent actual transactions.
 
Quarter Ended
 
High Bid
   
Low Bid
 
             
September 30, 2010
  $ 0.005     $ 0.005  
June 30, 2010
  $ 0.007     $ 0.005  
March 31, 2010
  $ 0.007     $ 0.005  
December 31, 2009
  $ 0.005     $ 0.005  
September 30, 2009
  $ 0.005     $ 0.005  
June 30, 2009
  $ 0.005     $ 0.005  
March 31, 2009
  $ 0.51     $ 0.005  
December 31, 2008
  $ 0.51     $ 0.51  
 
 
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As of November 29, 2010, we had 13 shareholders of record of our common stock.
 
Dividends
 
We have never declared any cash dividends with respect to our common stock.  Future payment of dividends is within the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition and other relevant factors.  Although there are no material restrictions limiting, or that are likely to limit, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock, we presently intend to retain future earnings, if any, for use in our business and have no present intention to pay cash dividends on our common stock.
 
Recent Sales of Unregistered Equity Securities
 
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, we issued no equity securities.
 
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
 
None
 
Securities Authorized For Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
 
Effective October 21, 2010, our Board of Directors and stockholders holding a majority of our outstanding common stock approved our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. The purpose of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan is to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility; to provide incentives to individuals who perform services for us; and to promote the success of our business.
 
The 2010 Equity Incentive Plan reserves a total of 4,250,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.  If an incentive award granted under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan expires, terminates, is unexercised or is forfeited, or if any shares are surrendered to us in connection with an incentive award, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered shares will become available for further awards under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.
 
The number of shares of our common stock subject to the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, any number of shares subject to any numerical limit in the Plan, and the number of shares and terms of any incentive award will be adjusted in the event of any change in our outstanding common stock by reason of any stock dividend, spin-off, split-up, stock split, reverse stock split, recapitalization, reclassification, merger, consolidation, liquidation, business combination or exchange of shares or similar transaction.
 
Following the November 29, 2010 2.782:1 forward stock split in the form of a dividend, the number of shares reserved under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan increased to 11,823,500 but our Board of Directors determined to reduce the number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan to 4,250,000.
 
Administration
 
If formed, the compensation committee of the Board of Directors will administer the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. In the event the compensation committee is not formed by our Board of Directors, our entire Board of Directors will serve the role of the committee. The administrative body will be hereinafter referred to as the “Administrator.” Subject to the terms of the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, the Administrator will have complete authority and discretion to determine the terms of awards under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.
 
Awards
 
The 2010 Equity Incentive Plan authorizes the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units or performance shares.
 
 
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Stock Options. Stock options entitle the participant, upon exercise, to purchase a specified number of shares of the Company’s common stock at a specified price and for a specified period of time. The exercise price for each stock option shall be determined by the Administrator but shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The “fair market value” means the value of the common stock as the Administrator may determine in good faith, by reference to the closing price of such stock on any established stock exchange or national market system on which the Company’s common stock is listed on the day of determination, or if the Company’s common stock is not so listed, the value of such stock as may be determined by the Administrator in good faith.
 
Any stock options granted in the form of an incentive stock option will be intended to comply with the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Only options granted to employees qualify for incentive stock option treatment.
 
Each stock option shall expire at such time as the Administrator shall determine at the time of grant. No stock option shall be exercisable later than the tenth anniversary of its grant. A stock option may be exercised in whole or in installments. A stock option may not be exercisable for a fraction of a share. Shares of the Company’s common stock purchased upon the exercise of a stock option must be paid for in full at the time of exercise in cash or such other consideration determined by the Administrator.
 
Stock Appreciation Rights. A stock appreciation right (“SAR”) is the right to receive a payment equal to the excess of the fair market value of a specified number of shares of common stock on the date the SAR is exercised over the exercise price of the SAR. The exercise price for each SAR shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, and the term shall be no more than ten years from the date of grant. At the discretion of the Administrator, the payment upon an SAR exercise may be in cash, in shares equivalent thereof, or in some combination thereof.
 
Upon exercise of an SAR, the participant shall be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying the excess of the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the SAR by the number of shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised. The payment may be made in cash or stock, at the discretion of the Administrator.
 
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units. Restricted stock and restricted stock units may be awarded or sold to participants under such terms and conditions as shall be established by the Administrator. Restricted stock and restricted stock units shall be subject to such restrictions as the Administrator determines, including a prohibition against sale, assignment, transfer, pledge or hypothecation, and a requirement that the participant forfeit such shares or units in the event of termination of employment. A restricted stock unit provides a participant the right to receive payment at a future date after the lapse of restrictions or achievement of performance criteria or other conditions determined by the Administrator.
 
Performance Stock. The Administrator shall designate the participants to whom long-term performance stock are to be awarded and determine the number of shares, the length of the performance period and the other vesting terms and conditions of each such award; provided the stated performance period will not be less than twelve (12) months. Each award of performance stock shall entitle the participant to a payment in the form of shares of common stock of the Company upon the attainment of performance goals and other vesting terms and conditions specified by the Administrator. The Administrator may, in its discretion, make a cash payment equal to the fair market value of shares of common stock otherwise required to be issued to a participant pursuant to a Performance Stock Award.
 
All awards are discussed in more detail in the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. All awards made under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan may be subject to vesting and other contingencies as determined by the Administrator and will be evidenced by agreements approved by the Administrator which set forth the terms and conditions of each award.

 
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Duration, Amendment and Termination
 
Unless sooner terminated by the Administrator, the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan will terminate on October 20, 2020.  The Board of Directors will have the power to amend, alter, suspend or terminate the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan at any time or from time to time without stockholder approval or ratification, unless necessary and desirable to comply with applicable law.  No change may be made that increases the total number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance pursuant to the Plan or reduces the minimum exercise price for options or exchange of options for other incentive awards, unless such change is authorized by our stockholders within one year.  However, before an amendment may be made that would adversely affect a participant who has already been granted an award, the participant’s consent must be obtained.
 
ITEM 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 7.         MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this annual report.
 
Results of Operations
 
We conducted no material operations during the year ended September 30, 2010 and do not have any present operations.
 
Revenues
 
We have had no revenues since our inception.
 
Expenses
 
We had operating expenses of $81,279 and $52,862 for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 respectively.  The increase in operating expenses during the year ended September 30, 2010 was primarily attributable to an increase in professional fees.
 
Net Loss
 
We incurred net losses for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 of $89,933 and $55,469, respectively.  The increase in net loss during the year ended September 30, 2010 was directly attributable to an increase in professional fees.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
The report of our auditors on our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 contains a going concern qualification as we have suffered losses since our inception.  We have minimal assets and have achieved no operative revenues since our inception.  We have depended on loans and sales of equity securities to conduct operations.  As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, we had cash of $323 and $0, current assets of $323 and $4 and current liabilities of $179,054 and $88,802, respectively.  Unless and until we commence material operations and achieve material revenues, we will remain dependent on financings to continue our operations.
 
Plan of Operation
 
We were formed to engage in the acquisition, exploration and development of minimal deposits and reserves.  We conducted minimal operations in this line of business and in August 2007 decided to discontinue operations in this area.  We are presently inactive, but we are looking at ventures of merit for corporate participation as means of enhancing shareholder value. This may involve sales of our equity or debt securities in merger or acquisition transactions.
 
 
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We have minimal operating costs and expenses at the present time due to our limited business activities.  Accordingly, absent changed circumstances, we will not be required to raise significant capital over the next twelve months, although we may do so in connection with or in anticipation of possible acquisition transactions.  We do not currently engage in any product research and development and have no plans to do so in the foreseeable future.  We have no present plans to purchase or sell any plant or significant equipment.  We also have no present plans to add employees although we may do so in the future if we engage in any merger or acquisition transactions.
 
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Certain accounting pronouncements have been issued by the FASB and other standard setting organizations which are not yet effective and have not yet been adopted by the Company.  The impact on the Companys financial position and results of operations from adoption of these standards is not expected to be material.
 
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
None.
 
Contractual Obligations
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
 
Our audited financial statements are included beginning immediately following the signature page to this report.  See Item 15 for a list of the financial statements included herein.
 
ITEM 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
 
Not applicable.
 
ITEM 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of Our Disclosure Controls
 
Under the supervision and with the participation of our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Evaluation Date”).  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded as of the Evaluation Date that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.  With the participation of our Chief Executive and Financial Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010 based on the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework.  Based upon such evaluation, our management concluded that we did maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010 based on the COSO framework criteria.
 
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This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to a permanent exemption for non-accelerated filers from the internal control audit requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Officers’ Certifications
 
Appearing as exhibits to this Annual Report are “Certifications” of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.  The Certifications are required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”).  This section of the Annual Report contains information concerning the Controls Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certification.  This information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
 
ITEM 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Not applicable.
 
PART III
 
ITEM 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
 
Executive Officers, Directors and Key Employees
 
Directors serve until the next annual meeting of the stockholders; until their successors are elected or appointed and qualified, or until their prior resignation or removal.  Officers serve for such terms as determined by our board of directors.  Each officer holds office until such officer’s successor is elected or appointed and qualified or until such officer’s earlier resignation or removal.  No family relationships exist between any of our present directors and officers.
 
The following table sets forth certain information, as of November 29, 2010, with respect to our directors and executive officers.
 
Name
 
Positions Held
 
Age
 
Date of Election or
Appointment as Director
             
David Rector
 
Chief Executive and Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director
 
63
 
November 22, 2010
 
Certain biographical information of our directors and officers is set forth below.
 
 
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David Rector has served as our Chief Executive Officer, President, Principal Accounting Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director since November 22, 2010.  Mr. Rector served as the Chief Executive Officer, President, Principal Accounting Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a Director of Universal Gold Mining Corp. from September 30, 2008 through November 17, 2010.  Mr. Rector served as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director of Nevada Gold Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as Nano Holdings International, Inc.) from April 19, 2004 through December 31, 2008.  He has served as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Director of Standard Drilling, Inc. since November 2007.  Mr. Rector has served as President, Treasurer, Secretary and a Director of Li3 Energy, Inc. since June 6, 2008, was also the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the same company from June 6, 2008 until October 19, 2009 and January 13, 2010, respectively.  Mr. Rector previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Nanoscience from June 2004 to December 2006, when he resigned as an officer and Director of Nanoscience.  Mr. Rector also served as President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of California Gold Corp. (f/k/a US Uranium, Inc.) from June 15, 2007 to July 11, 2007 and again from August 8, 2007 to November 12, 2007.  Since June 1985, Mr. Rector has been the principal of the David Stephen Group, which provides enterprise consulting services to emerging and developing companies in a variety of industries. From January 1995 until June 1995, Mr. Rector served as the General Manager of the Consumer Products Division of Bemis-Jason Corporation. Mr. Rector was employed by Sunset Designs Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of consumer product craft kits from June 1980 until June 1985. From June 1983 until June 1985, Mr. Rector served as President and General Manager of Sunset, from August 1981 until May 1985, Mr. Rector served as an Administrative and International Director of Sunset, and from June 1980 until August 1981, Mr. Rector served as Group Product Manager for Sunset.
 
Mr. Rector currently serves, or has served during the last five years, on the Board of Directors of each of the following public companies for the respective tenures indicated below.
 
Public Company Name
 
Tenure as Director
Senesco Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:SNT)
 
February 2002-present
Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange (AMEX:DSG)
 
May 2003-present
Nevada Gold Holdings, Inc. (NGHI.OB)
 
April 2004-present
US Uranium, Inc. (USUI.OB)
 
June 2007-present
California Gold Corp. (CLGL.OB)
 
June 2007-present
Standard Drilling, Inc.(STDR.PK)
 
November 2007-present
Li3 Energy, Inc. (LIEG.OB)
 
June 2008-present
RxElite, Inc. (RXEI.OB)
 
September 2007-February 2009
Superior Galleries, Inc. (SPGR.OB)
 
May 2003-May 2007
Nanoscience Technologies, Inc. (NANS.OB)
 
June 2004-December 2006
Universal Gold Mining Corp. (UGDM.OB)
 
September 2008-November 2010
 
Mr. Rector obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Murray State University in 1969.
 
Employment Agreements
 
We have no formal employment agreements or arrangements with any of our employees.  We compensate our sole officer and director at the rate of $500 per month.
 
Term of Office
 
Our directors are appointed for a period of one year or until such time as their replacements have been elected by our shareholders.  The officers of the Company are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until their resignation or removal.
 
Audit Committee
 
We do not have a standing audit committee, an audit committee financial expert, or any committee or person performing a similar function.  We currently have limited working capital and no revenues.  Management does not believe that it would be in our best interests at this time to retain independent directors to sit on an audit committee.
 
 
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If we are able to raise sufficient financing in the future, then we will likely seek out and retain independent directors and form an audit, compensation committee and other applicable committees.
 
Board of Directors
 
Our only director is our sole executive officer.  He is not an independent director.  We do not pay him for attending board meetings.  He is reimbursed, however, for his expenses, if any, for attendance at meetings of the Board of Directors.  Our Board of Directors may designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more other committees but has not done so to date.  We do not have a nominating committee or a nominating committee charter.  Further, we do not have a policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders.  To date this has not been a problem as no security holders have made any such recommendations.  Our sole director performs all functions that would otherwise be performed by committees.  Given the present size of our Board of Directors it is not practical for us to have committees.  If we are able to grow our business and increase our operations we intend to expand the size of our Board of Directors and allocate responsibilities accordingly.
 
Corporate Governance
 
Leadership Structure
 
Our board has 1 member, David Rector.  Accordingly we have not designated a chairman.
 
We are a shell corporation which has yet to achieve operating revenues. Our sole director, Mr. David Rector, also serves as our sole executive officer.  We believe that our present management structure is appropriate for a company of our size and state of development.
 
Our board is actively involved in our risk oversight function and collectively undertakes our risk oversight function. This review of our risk tolerances includes, but is not limited to, financial, legal and operational risks and other risks concerning our reputation and ethical standards.
 
Given our size, we do not have a nominating committee or a diversity policy. Our entire board monitors and assesses the need for and qualifications of additional directors.  We may adopt a diversity policy in the future in connection with our anticipated growth.
 
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
 
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, as amended, requires that our directors, executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of a class of our equity securities that are registered under the Exchange Act to file with the Commission initial reports of ownership and reports of changes of ownership of such registered securities.
 
To our knowledge, based solely on a review of copies of such reports, no person required to file such a report failed to file a required report for the fiscal year covered by this report, although Nanuk Warman and Ronald Asirwatham each filed a Form 3 on a late basis.
 
Code of Ethics
 
In 2006 we adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to all of our employees.  A copy of our Code of Ethics will be provided to any person requesting same without charge.  To request a copy of our Code of Ethics, please make written request to our President c/o 22nd Century Group, Inc. at 11923 SW 37 Terrace, Miami, FL 33175.
 
 
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ITEM 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
 
The following table sets forth information concerning the total compensation paid or accrued by us during the three fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 to (i) all individuals that served as our principal executive officer or acted in a similar capacity for us at any time during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010; (ii) all individuals that served as our principal financial officer or acted in a similar capacity for us at any time during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010; and (iii) all individuals that served as executive officers of ours at any time during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 that received annual compensation during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 in excess of $100,000.
 
Summary Compensation Table
 
Name and
Principal
Position
 
Year
 
Salary 
($)
   
Bonus
($)
   
Stock
Awards
($)
   
Option
Awards
($)
   
Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compen-
sation
($)
   
Change
in
Pension
Value
and
Non-
qualified
Deferred
Compen-
sation
Earnings
($)
   
All
Other
Compen-
sation
($)
   
Total
($)
 
(a)
 
(b)
 
(c)
   
(d)
   
(e)
   
(f)
   
(g)
   
(h)
   
(i)
   
(j)
 
                                                     
Ronald
 
2010
    0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0  
Asirwatham(1),
 
2009
    0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0  
Chief Executive Officer
 
2008
    0       0       0       0       0       0       0       0  
                                                                     
Nanuk
 
2010
    8,000       0       0       0       0       0       0       8,000  
Warman(2),
 
2009
    8,000       0       0       0       0       0       0       8,000  
Chief Executive Officer
 
2008
    2,000       0       0       0       0       0       0       2,000  
 
(1)
Ronald Asirwatham served as our sole executive officer from September 24, 2010 through November 22, 2010. Commencing October 1, 2010 we were compensating Mr. Asirwatham at the rate of $500 per month.
(2)
Nanuk Warman served as our sole executive officer and as a Director from June 9, 2008 through September 24, 2010.
 
We have not issued any stock options or maintained any stock option or other incentive plans since our inception other than the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan which was adopted on October 21, 2010 (see “Item 5. Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans”). We have no plans in place and have never maintained any plans that provide for the payment of retirement benefits or benefits that will be paid primarily following retirement including, but not limited to, tax qualified deferred benefit plans, supplemental executive retirement plans, tax-qualified deferred contribution plans and nonqualified deferred contribution plans. Similarly, we have no contracts, agreements, plans or arrangements, whether written or unwritten, that provide for payments to the named executive officers or any other persons following, or in connection with the resignation, retirement or other termination of a named executive officer, or a change in control of us or a change in a named executive officer’s responsibilities following a change in control.
 
Compensation of Directors
 
None of our directors receive any compensation for serving as such, for serving on committees of the board of directors or for special assignments. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 there were no other arrangements between us and our directors that resulted in our making payments to any of our directors for any services provided to us by them as directors.
 
 
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ITEM 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The following table sets forth information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock known by us as of November 29, 2010 by:
 
 
·
each person or entity known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock;
 
 
·
each of our directors;
 
 
·
each of our executive officers; and
 
 
·
all of our directors and executive officers as a group.
 
The percentages in the table have been calculated on the basis of treating as outstanding for a particular person, all shares of our common stock outstanding on such date and all shares of our common stock issuable to such holder in the event of exercise of outstanding options, warrants, rights or conversion privileges owned by such person at said date which are exercisable within 60 days of November 29, 2010.  Except as otherwise indicated, the persons listed below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares of our common stock owned by them, except to the extent such power may be shared with a spouse.
 
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner
 
Title of Class
 
Amount and Nature 
of Beneficial 
Ownership(1)
 
Percentage
of 
Class(2)
 
               
David Rector (3)
 
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share
 
0 Shares
    0 %
                 
Nanuk Warman (4)
 
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share
 
10,015,200 Shares (Direct)
    57.7 %
                 
All officers and directors as a group (1 person)
 
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share
 
0 Shares
    0 %

 
(1)
As used herein, the term beneficial ownership with respect to a security is defined by Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as consisting of sole or shared voting power (including the power to vote or direct the vote) and/or sole or shared investment power (including the power to dispose or direct the disposition of) with respect to the security through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, including a right to acquire such power(s) during the next 60 days.  Unless otherwise noted, beneficial ownership consists of sole ownership, voting and investment rights.
 
 
(2)
There were 17,356,590 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on November 29, 2010.
 
 
(3)
The address for Mr. Rector is 1640 Terrace Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
 
 
(4)
The address for Mr. Warman is 11923 SW 37 Terrace, Miami, Florida 33175.
 
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
 
Effective October 21, 2010 our Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of our outstanding shares of common stock authorized and approved our 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (see Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities – Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans).
 
 
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ITEM 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

David Rector, our sole director, is not an independent director as he also serves as our sole executive officer.
 
ITEM 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
 
Audit Fees.
 
The aggregate fees billed to us by our principal accountant for services rendered during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are set forth in the table below:
 
 
Fee Category
 
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2010
   
Fiscal year ended
September 30, 2009
 
             
Audit fees (1)
  $ 12,000     $ 10,500  
                 
Audit-related fees (2)
    0       0  
                 
Tax fees (3)
    900       300  
                 
All other fees (4)
    0       0  
                 
Total fees
  $ 12,900     $ 10,800  
 
(1)
Audit fees consist of fees incurred for professional services rendered for the audit of our financial statements, for reviews of our interim financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and for services that are normally provided in connection with statutory or regulatory filings or engagements.
   
(2) Audit-related fees consist of fees billed for professional services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our consolidated financial statements, but are not reported under “Audit fees.”
   
(3) Tax fees consist of fees billed for professional services relating to tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice.
   
(4) All other fees consist of fees billed for all other services.
 
Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Practice.
 
We do not have an audit committee.  Our board of directors performs the function of an audit committee.  Section 10A(i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, prohibits our auditors from performing audit services for us as well as any services not considered to be audit services unless such services are pre-approved by our audit committee or, in cases where no such committee exists, by our board of directors (in lieu of an audit committee) or unless the services meet certain de minimis standards.
 
 
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PART IV
 
ITEM 15. 
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
 
Financial Statements
 
Page
     
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
F-2
     
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and 2009
 
F-3
     
Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
   
and for the period from September 12, 2005 (Inception) to September 30, 2010
 
F-4
     
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the period from
   
September 12, 2005 (Inception) to September 30, 2010
 
F-5
     
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
   
and for the period from September 12, 2005 (Inception) to September 30, 2010
 
F-6
     
Notes to Financial Statements
 
F-7 – F-14
 
Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

Exhibits

In reviewing the agreements included as exhibits to this Form 10-K, please remember that they are included to provide you with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about the Company or the other parties to the agreements. The agreements may contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the parties to the applicable agreement and:

 
should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate;

 
have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement;

 
may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to you or other investors; and

 
were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments.

Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. Additional information about the Company may be found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the Company’s other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

The following exhibits are included as part of this report:

Exhibit No.
 
SEC Report
Reference No.
 
Description
         
3.1
 
3.1
 
Articles of Incorporation of Registrant (1)
         
3.2
 
*
 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on November 23, 2010
         
3.3
 
3.2
 
By-Laws of Registrant (1)
         
4.1
 
4.1
 
$80,000 Promissory Note dated May 8, 2009 (2)
         
4.2
 
*
 
Amendment dated November 8, 2010 to $80,000 Promissory Note dated May 8, 2009
 
 
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4.3
 
4.2
 
$32,327 Promissory Note dated February 10, 2010 (5)
         
4.4
 
*
 
$50,000 Promissory Note dated October 14, 2010
         
10.1
 
10.1
 
Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 26, 2007 between Registrant and Douglas Scheving (3)
         
14.1
 
14.1
 
Code of Ethics (4)
         
20
 
N/A
 
Information Statement of Registrant dated November 2, 2010 (6)
         
21
 
*
 
List of Subsidiaries
         
31.1 / 31.2
 
*
 
Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive and Financial Officer
         
32.1 / 32.2
 
*
 
Rule 1350 Certification of Chief Executive and Financial Officer
 
 
(1)
Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 27, 2005 as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, to the Registrant’s registration statement on the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (file no. 333-130696), which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
(2)
Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 2009 as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
(3)
Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 1, 2007 as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
(4)
Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 22, 2006 as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2006, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
(5)
Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 23, 2009 as an exhibit, numbered as indicated above, to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2009, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
 
 
(6)
Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 2, 2010, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
 
* Filed herewith.
 
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   
22ND CENTURY GROUP, INC.
       
Dated:  December 1, 2010
 
By:
/s/ David Rector
     
David Rector, President, Chief Executive Officer
     
and Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting
     
Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on this 1st day of December, 2010.

/s/ David Rector
David Rector, President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Director

 
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PART IV – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 15. 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

   
Page
     
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
F-2
 
   
Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and 2009
 
F-3
     
Statements of Operations for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from September 12, 2005 (Inception) to September 30, 2010
 
F-4
     
Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the period from September 12, 2005 (Inception) to September 30, 2010
 
F-5
     
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 and for the period from September 12, 2005 (Inception) to September 30, 2010
 
F-6
     
Notes to Financial Statements
 
F-7 – F-14
 
 
F-1

 
 
 
 
 
 
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
 
To The Board of Directors and Stockholders
22nd Century Group, Inc. (fka Touchstone Mining, Ltd.)
Las Vegas, NV
 
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of 22nd Century Group, Inc. (fka Touchstone Mining, Ltd.) (a development stage company) (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related statements of operations, changes in stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.     
 
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
In our opinion, based on our audits, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the results of its operations and cash flows for years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 7 to the financial statements, the Company has not generated revenues from operations and has incurred net losses since inception. This raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to meet its obligations and to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to this matter are described in Note 7. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
/s/ Child, Van Wagoner & Bradshaw, PLLC
 
Child, Van Wagoner & Bradshaw, PLLC
Salt Lake City, UT
November 29, 2010

 
F-2

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Balance Sheets
As of September 30,

   
2010
   
2009
 
ASSETS
           
Current Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 323     $ -  
Withholding tax receivable
    -       4  
Total current assets
    323       4  
                 
Non-Current Assets
               
Mineral property reclamation bond (Note 5)
    4,330       4,330  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 4,653     $ 4,334  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
Current Liabilities
               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 55,450     $ 6,180  
Notes payable – stockholders (Note 6)
    112,327       80,000  
Accrued interest, notes payable – stockholders (Note 6)
    11,277       2,622  
Total current liabilities
    179,054       88,802  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    179,054       88,802  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
Capital Stock (Note 3)
               
Authorized:
               
10,000,000 preferred shares, $0.00001 par value
               
300,000,000 common shares, $0.00001 par value
               
Issued and outstanding shares:
               
0 preferred shares
    -       -  
17,356,590 common shares
    174       174  
Capital in excess of par value
    146,328       146,328  
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
    (320,903 )     (230,970 )
Total stockholders’ deficit
    (174,401 )     (84,468 )
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
  $ 4,653     $ 4,334  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
F-3

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Statements of Operations

               
Cumulative
 
                
from Inception
 
                
(September 12, 2005)
 
    
Year Ended September 30,
   
to September 30,
 
    
2010
   
2009
   
2010
 
               
(Unaudited)
 
Income
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
                         
Expenses
                       
Mineral property costs
    2,713       1,900       38,434  
Professional fees
    70,550       42,922       242,055  
Office and administrative
    8,016       8,040       28,683  
Total Operating Expenses
    81,279       52,862       309,172  
                         
Other Income (Expense)
                       
Foreign currency transaction loss
    -       -       (470 )
Interest income
    1       15       16  
Interest expense
    (8,655 )     (2,622 )     (11,277 )
Total Other Income (Expense)
    (8,654 )     (2,607 )     (11,731 )
                         
Net Loss Applicable to Common Shares
  $ (89,933 )   $ (55,469 )   $ (320,903 )
                         
Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.00 )        
                         
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
    17,356,590       17,356,590          

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
F-4

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For the Period of Inception (September 12, 2005) to September 30, 2010


   
Common Shares
   
Capital in
Excess of
   
Deficit
Accumulated
During the
Development
   
 
 
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Par Value
   
Stage
   
Total
 
Inception – September 12, 2005
        $     $     $     $  
Common shares issued for cash at $0.007 per share, September 12, 2005
    1,669,200       17       11,983             12,000  
Loss for the period
                      (3,897 )     (3,897 )
Balance – September 30, 2005 (Unaudited)
    1,669,200       17       11,983       (3,897 )     8,103  
Common shares issued for cash at $0.007 per share, June 22, 2006
    6,955,000       70       49,930             50,000  
Loss for the year
                      (59,786 )     (59,786 )
Balance – September 30, 2006 (Unaudited)
    8,624,200       87       61,913       (63,683 )     (1,683 )
Common shares issued for $34,502 in debt, September 26, 2007
    8,346,000       83       34,419             34,502  
Loss for the year
                      (29,672 )     (29,672 )
Balance – September 30, 2007
    16,970,200       170       96,332       (93,355 )     3,147  
Common shares issued for cash at $0.13 per share, February 6, 2008
    386,390       4       49,996       -       50,000  
Loss for the year
    -       -       -       (82,146 )     (82,146 )
Balance – September 30, 2008
    17,356,590       174       146,328       (175,501 )     (28,999 )
Loss for the year
    -       -       -       (55,469 )     (55,469 )
Balance – September 30, 2009
    17,356,590       174       146,328       (230,970 )     (84,468 )
Loss for the year
    -       -       -       (89,933 )     (89,933 )
Balance – September 30, 2010
    17,356,590     $ 174     $ 146,328     $ (320,903 )   $ (174,401 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


 
F-5

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Statements of Cash Flows

               
Cumulative
 
               
From Inception
 
               
(September 12, 2005)
 
   
Year Ended September 30,
   
to September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
 
               
(Unaudited)
 
Cash Flow from Operating Activities:
                 
Loss for the period
  $ (89,933 )   $ (55,469 )   $ (320,903 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations:
                       
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                       
(Increase) decrease in withholding tax receivable
    4       (4 )     -  
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    49,270       (34,740 )     55,450  
Increase in accrued interest, note payable
    8,655       2,622       11,277  
         Net cash used in operating activities
    (32,004 )     (87,591 )     (254,176 )
                         
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
                       
Mineral property reclamation bond
    -       -       (4,330 )
        Net cash used in investing activities
    -       -       (4,330 )
                         
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
                       
Proceeds from notes payable – stockholders
    32,327       80,000       112,327  
Proceeds from notes payable – related party
    -       -       34,502  
Issuance of common stock
    -       -       112,000  
         Net cash provided by financing activities
    32,327       80,000       258,829  
                         
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents
    323       (7,591 )     323  
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Beginning of Period
    -       7,591       -  
Cash and Cash Equivalents – End of Period
  $ 323     $ -     $ 323  
                         
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure:
                       
Cash paid for interest
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
Cash paid for income taxes
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
                         
Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities:
                       
Note payable – related party converted to common stock
  $ -     $ -     $ 34,502  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 
F-6

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

1.
Organization
Touchstone Mining Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated on September 12, 2005 in the State of Nevada, USA, and is based in Miami, Florida.  The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and the Company’s fiscal year end is September 30.

The Company was initially incorporated for the purpose of engaging in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties.  The Company has obtained the right to conduct exploration work on ten mineral mining claims in Humboldt County, Nevada, USA. Prior to this, the Company’s activities have been limited to its formation, the raising of equity capital, and its mining exploration work program.  Although the Company has not disposed of its interest in its mining properties (Note 5), it has discontinued exploration on the property and is actively seeking other ventures of interest that may include, but not be limited to, mergers, acquisitions, or similar transactions.

Development Stage Company
The Company is considered to be in the development stage as defined in FASC 915-10-05 “Development Stage Entities.

2.
Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission include, where applicable, disclosures of estimates, assumptions, uncertainties, and markets that could affect the financial statements and future operations of the Company.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks, money market funds, and certificates of term deposits with maturities of less than three months, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which, in the opinion of management, are subject to an insignificant risk of loss in value. The Company had $323 and $0 in cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 
F-7

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

2.
Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Mineral Acquisition and Exploration Costs
The Company has been in the development stage since its formation on September 12, 2005 and has not yet realized any revenue from its planned operations. It has been primarily engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mining properties.  Mineral property acquisition and exploration costs are expensed as incurred.  When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs incurred to develop such property are capitalized.  Such costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserves.

Start-Up Costs
In accordance with FASC 720-15-20 “Start-up Costs,” the Company expenses all costs incurred in connection with the start-up and organization of the Company.

Net Income or (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock
The Company has adopted FASC 260-10-20, “Earnings per Share,” (“EPS”) which requires presentation of basic and diluted EPS on the face of the statements of operations for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation.  In the accompanying financial statements, basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The Company has no potentially dilutive securities, such as options or warrants, currently issued and outstanding.  The potential conversion of the notes payable in Note 6 would have an antidilutive effect on EPS due to the Company’s accumulated losses.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

   
Year Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net loss applicable to common shares
  $ (89,933 )   $ (55,469 )
Weighted average common shares
               
Outstanding (Basic)
    17,356,590       17,356,590  
Options
    -       -  
Warrants
    -       -  
Weighted average common shares outstanding (Basic and Diluted)
    17,356,590       17,356,590  
Net loss per share (Basic and Diluted)
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.00 )

 
F-8

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

 Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

2.
Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of its cash and cash equivalents and related party payables it will likely incur in the near future.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions of high credit worthiness.  At times, its cash and cash equivalents with a particular financial institution may exceed any applicable government insurance limits.  The Company’s management plans to assess the financial strength and credit worthiness of any parties to which it extends funds, and as such, it believes that any associated credit risk exposures are limited.

Risks and Uncertainties
The Company previously operated in the resource exploration industry that is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including financial, operational, technological, and other risks associated with operating a resource exploration business, including the potential risk of business failure.

Environmental Expenditures
The operations of the Company have been, and may in the future be, affected from time to time in varying degree by changes in environmental regulations, including those for future reclamation and site restoration costs.  Both the likelihood of new regulations and their overall effect upon the Company vary greatly and are not predictable.  The Company’s policy is to meet or, if possible, surpass standards set by relevant legislation by application of technically proven and economically feasible measures.

Environmental expenditures that relate to ongoing environmental and reclamation programs are charged against earnings as incurred or capitalized and amortized depending on their future economic benefits.  All of these types of expenditures incurred since inception have been charged against earnings due to the uncertainty of their future recoverability.  Estimated future reclamation and site restoration costs, when the ultimate liability is reasonably determinable, are charged against earnings over the estimated remaining life of the related business operation, net of expected recoveries.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB established the Accounting Standards Codification (“Codification” or “ASC”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of GAAP for SEC registrants. Existing GAAP was not intended to be changed as a result of the Codification, and accordingly the change did not impact our financial statements. The ASC does change the way the guidance is organized and presented.

 
F-9

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

2 .
Significant Accounting Policies(continued)

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements (continued)
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 165 (ASC Topic 855), “Subsequent Events,” SFAS No. 166 (ASC Topic 810), “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets-an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 140,” SFAS No. 167 (ASC Topic 810), “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R),” and SFAS No. 168 (ASC Topic 105), “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles- a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” were recently issued. SFAS No. 165, 166, 167, and 168 have no current applicability to the Company or their effect on the financial statements would not have been significant.

Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) ASU No. 2009-05 (ASC Topic 820), which amends Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Overall, ASU No. 2009-13 (ASC Topic 605), Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, ASU No. 2009-14 (ASC Topic 985), Certain Revenue Arrangements that include Software Elements, and various other ASU’s No. 2009-2 through ASU No. 2010-26 which contain technical corrections to existing guidance or affect guidance to specialized industries or entities were recently issued. These updates have no current applicability to the Company or their effect on the financial statements would not have been significant.

3.
Stockholders’ Equity

Authorized Stock
At inception, the Company authorized 100,000,000 common shares with a par value of $0.00001 per share.  Each common share entitles the holder to one vote, in person or proxy, on any matter on which action of the stockholders of the corporation is sought.

Effective November 23, 2010, the Company increased the number of authorized shares to 310,000,000 shares, of which 300,000,000 shares are designated as common stock par value $0.00001 per share, and 10,000,000 shares are designated as preferred stock, par value $0.00001 per share.
 
Effective the close of business on November 29, 2010 the Company effected a 2.782:1 forward stock split in the form of a dividend. In connection therewith, all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2010 received an additional 1.782 shares of the Company’s common stock for each share held by them. This resulted in the issuance of an aggregate of 11,117,701 shares. Following such issuance, we had 17,356,590 shares issued and outstanding. All descriptions of share issuances give retroactive effect to the forward stock split.
 
Share Issuances
Since inception (September 12, 2005), the Company has issued 8,624,200 common shares at $0.007 per share for $62,000 in cash, and 386,389 common shares at $0.13 per share for $50,000 in cash, for total proceeds of $112,000.  The Company also issued 8,346,000 common shares at $0.004 per share in satisfaction of debt of $34,502.  There were 17,356,590 common shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010 and 2009.
 
 
F-10

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

4.
Provision for Income Taxes
The Company recognizes the tax effects of transactions in the year in which such transactions enter into the determination of net income, regardless of when reported for tax purposes. Deferred taxes are provided in the financial statements under FASB ASC Topic 740-10-25 to give effect to the resulting temporary differences which may arise from differences in the bases of fixed assets, depreciation methods, allowances, and start-up costs based on the income taxes expected to be payable in future years.

Minimal development stage deferred tax assets arising as a result of net operating loss carryforwards have been offset completely by a valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of their utilization in future periods. Operating loss carryforwards generated during the period from September 12, 2005 (date of inception) through September 30, 2010 of $320,903 will begin to expire in 2025. Accordingly, deferred tax assets of approximately $112,300 (assuming an effective maximum statutory rate of 35%) were offset by the valuation allowance, which increased by approximately $31,500 and $19,400 during the years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The Company follows the provisions of uncertain tax positions as addressed in FASB ASC Topic 740-10-65-1. The Company recognized approximately no increase in the liability for unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company has no tax positions at September 30, 2010 for which the ultimate deductibility is highly certain but for which there is uncertainty about the timing of such deductibility. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. No such interest or penalties were recognized during the periods presented. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties at September 30, 2010.

5.
Mineral Property Costs
By agreement dated November 23, 2005 with Mineral Exploration Services Ltd. (“MES”), the Company acquired an option to acquire a 100% interest in certain properties consisting of 10 unpatented mineral claims, known as the Boulder Claims (the “Property”) located in Humboldt County, Nevada, USA.

Upon execution of the agreement, MES transferred 100% interest in the mineral claims to the Company for $50,000 to be paid, at the Company’s option, as follows:
 
   
Cash Payments
 
Upon signing of the agreement and transfer of title (paid)
  $ 3,500  
On or before November 23, 2006 (paid)
    3,500  
On or before November 23, 2007
    8,000  
On or before November 23, 2008
    10,000  
On or before November 23, 2009
    10,000  
On or before November 23, 2010
    15,000  
    $ 50,000  

 
F-11

 

22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

5.
Mineral Property Costs (continued)
In August 2007, the Company reached an agreement with MES, whereby MES relinquished its rights to the Property.  During the year ended September 30, 2008, the Company proceeded to stake the claims in its own name.  The Company is no longer obligated to make the payments outlined above for 2007 through 2010, and is only responsible for maintaining the mineral claims in good standing by paying all the necessary rents, taxes, and filing fees associated with the Property.  As of September 30, 2010, the Company met these obligations.

Although the Company has not disposed of its interest in the Property, it has discontinued exploration and is currently evaluating its options and is seeking other ventures of interest.

A $4,330 reclamation bond has been paid to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the State of Nevada.  This bond will be held by the BLM until such time as it determines that the mineral property has been properly reclaimed and indigenous species of plants have been planted and are growing.  Given the uncertainty of any future exploration and/or additional work on the property, that the Company will perform and the additional time needed before a BLM inspector can view the property, this bond has been accounted for as a non-current asset.  Management estimates the costs to restore the property will be nominal and that the entire bond will be recovered as a result.

6. 
Notes Payable – Stockholders
On May 8, 2009 the Company received an $80,000 unsecured loan from a minority stockholder of the Company, and in connection therewith issued an 8.25%, $80,000 convertible promissory note dated May 8, 2009.  If not converted, interest and principal were originally due at maturity on November 8, 2010, which date has been extended by both parties to May 8, 2011.  The terms of conversion have not been determined but will be mutually determined by the Company and the holder.

On February 10, 2010, the Company received a $32,327 unsecured loan from a minority stockholder of the Company, and in connection therewith issued a 10% convertible promissory note dated February 10, 2010.  If not converted, interest and principal are due at maturity on August 9, 2011.  The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity at a conversion price of approximately $0.036 per share. The conversion price and the number of shares issuable upon conversion are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances including mergers, consolidations, reclassifications, stock splits, combinations, dividends and similar transactions. Further, the conversion price is subject to downward adjustment if the Company issues common stock or securities convertible into common stock at a price of less than $0.036 per share at any time while the note remains outstanding. In such event, the conversion price under the note shall be reduced to such lower price.

Interest expense and accrued interest as of and for the year ended September 30, 2010 totaled $8,655 and $11,277, respectively.  Interest expense and accrued interest as of and for the year ended September 30, 2009 totaled $2,622.

 
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22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

7. 
Going Concern and Liquidity Considerations
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.  As of September 30, 2010, the Company had a working capital deficit of $178,731 and an accumulated deficit of $320,903.  The Company intends to fund operations through debt and equity financing arrangements, which may be insufficient to fund its capital expenditures, working capital and other cash requirements for the next twelve months.

The ability of the Company to emerge from the development stage is dependent upon, among other things, obtaining additional financing to continue operations.  In response to these problems, management intends to raise additional funds through public or private placement offerings.

These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

8. 
Subsequent Events
On October 5, 2010, the Company entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with 22nd Century Limited, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation regarding a possible business combination involving the two companies. At this stage, neither party is bound to proceed with the transaction. On October 21, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of the Company’s outstanding common stock, have authorized and approved to change the Company’s name to 22nd Century Group, Inc. to facilitate the proposed transaction.  The Board of Directors and stockholders owning a majority of the Company’s outstanding stock have further authorized and approved a possible transfer of our assets and liabilities to a split-off subsidiary to be transferred to the Company’s majority stockholder in consideration of the surrender of his shares of Company stock for cancellation.

On October 14, 2010, the Company received a $50,000 loan from a minority shareholder of the Company, and issued a 10%, $50,000 convertible promissory note dated October 14, 2010. If not converted, interest and principal are due at maturity on April 13, 2012. The note is convertible at any time prior to maturity at a conversion price of approximately $0.036 per share. The conversion price and the number of shares issuable upon conversion are subject to adjustment under certain circumstances including mergers, consolidations, reclassifications, stock splits, combinations, dividends and similar transactions. Further, the conversion price is subject to downward adjustment if we issue common stock or securities convertible into common stock at a price of less than $0.036 per share at any time while the note remains outstanding. In such event, the conversion price under the note shall be reduced to such lower price.

Effective October 21, 2010, the Company adopted a 2010 Equity Incentive Plan, which reserves a total of 4,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.  If an incentive award granted under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan expires, terminates, is unexercised or is forfeited, or if any shares are surrendered to us in connection with an incentive award, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered shares will become available for further awards under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan.

 
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22nd Century Group, Inc.
(fka Touchstone Mining Limited)
(A Development Stage Company)

Notes to Financial Statements
September 30, 2010 and 2009

8.
Subsequent Events (continued)
Effective November 23, 2010, the Company filed Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation which, among other things, (i) changed the Company’s name to 22nd Century Group, Inc.; (ii) increased the Company’s authorized capitalization from 100,000,000 shares, consisting of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, to 310,000,000 shares, consisting of 300,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of blank check preferred stock, $0.00001 par value per share; and (iii) limits the liability of the Company’s officers and directors, stockholders, and creditors to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law.

Effective November 22, 2010 Ronald Asirwatham resigned as the Company’s Director, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Secretary and Treasurer, and David Rector was appointed to fill the vacancies created thereby.
 
Effective the close of business on November 29, 2010 the Company effected a 2.782:1 forward stock split in the form of a dividend. In connection therewith, all shareholders of record at the close of business on November 29, 2010 received an additional 1.782 shares of the Company’s common stock for each share held by them. This resulted in the issuance of an aggregate of 11,117,701 shares. Following such issuance, we had 17,356,590 shares issued and outstanding. All descriptions of share issuances give retroactive effect to the forward stock split.
  
The Company has evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued and determined there are no additional items to disclose.

 
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