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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              Washington, DC 20549
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                                    FORM 10Q
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(Mark One)

[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES  EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934


                 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011

 [   ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

            For the transition period from __________ to ___________

                       Commission file number: 333-151398

                           GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

         Colorado                                           02-0511381
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 (State of Incorporation)                              (IRS Employer ID Number)

               600 17th Street, Suite 2800, Denver, Colorado 80202
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)

                                  303-260-6492
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                         (Registrant's Telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the past 12 months (or for such shorter  period that the registrant was required
to file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to the 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 (ss.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 whether the  registrant is a large  accelerated  file, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated  filer, or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of "large accelerated  filer,"  "accelerated filer" and "smaller
reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated  filer [ ] (Do
not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company [X]



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [ X] Indicate the number of share outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of May 12, 2011, there were 17,574,088 shares of the registrant's common stock issued and outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and From May 19, 2006 (Inception) to March 31, 2011 2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - Three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 and From May 19, 2006 (Inception) to March 31, 2011 3 Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 4 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 14 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk - Not Applicable 19 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 20 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings -Not Applicable 21 Item 1A. Risk Factors - Not Applicable 21 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 21 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 21 Item 4. Removed and Reserved 21 Item 5. Other Information 21 Item 6. Exhibits 22 SIGNATURES 23
PART I ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (A Company in the Development Stage) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2011 2010 ------------------ ----------------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 575,929 $ 65,799 Accounts receivable 31,466 33,653 Prepaids and other assets 50,604 33,660 ------------------ ----------------- Total current assets 657,999 133,112 ------------------ ----------------- Property, plant and equipment, net 4,443,066 4,404,314 Goodwill 368,369 368,369 Intangible assets 170,874 170,874 ------------------ ----------------- Total other assets 539,243 539,243 ------------------ ----------------- Total assets $ 5,640,308 $ 5,076,669 ================== ================= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable $ 832,373 $ 936,418 Litigation settlement payment - 15,000 Oil and gas proceeds due to others 31,587 33,477 Notes payable, related party 370,289 335,078 Accrued liabilities 550,652 488,380 ------------------ ----------------- Total current liabilities 1,784,901 1,808,353 ------------------ ----------------- Commitments and Contingencies STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred shares, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding - - Common shares, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; 17,574,088 and 16,985,086 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively 17,574 16,985 Additional paid in capital 7,294,073 6,296,863 Accumulated deficit (4,750,132) (4,332,703) ------------------ ----------------- Stockholders' equity before non-controlling interest 2,561,515 1,981,145 Non-controlling interest 1,293,892 1,287,171 ------------------ ----------------- Total stockholders' equity 3,855,407 3,268,316 ------------------ ----------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,640,308 $ 5,076,669 ================== ================= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 1
GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (A Company in the Development Stage) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Period from May 19, 2006 Three Months Ended March 31, (Inception) through --------------------------------- ------------------------ 2011 2010 March 31, 2011 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Net revenues $ 45,692 $ 4,169 $ 146,969 Cost of sales 8,431 - 45,273 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Gross profit 37,261 4,169 101,696 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Operating expenses: General and administrative expenses 552,782 201,632 5,308,529 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Total operating expenses 552,782 201,632 5,308,529 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Loss from operations (515,521) (197,463) (5,206,833) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Other income (expense) Other income 16 231,365 248,623 Other expense (931) - (240,188) ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Total other income (expense) (915) 231,365 8,435 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- (Loss) income before income taxes (516,436) 33,902 (5,198,398) Income taxes - - - ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Net (loss) income (516,436) 33,902 (5,198,398) Less: net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest 99,007 - 448,266 ------------------ ----------------- ----------------- Net (loss) income attributable to Gulfstar common stockholders $ (417,429) $ 33,902 $ (4,750,132) ================== ================= ================= Basic and diluted net loss per common share $ (0.02) $ - ================== ================= Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 17,361,836 11,659,659 ================== ================= The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 2
GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (A Company in the Development Stage) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Period from May 19, 2006 Three Months Ended March 31, (Inception) ----------------------------------- through 2011 2010 March 31, 2011 ------------------ ----------------- --------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net (loss) income attributable to Gulfstar common stockholders $ (417,429) $ 33,902 $ (4,750,132) Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash flows used for operating activities: Non-controlling interest (99,007) - (448,266) Non-cash transfer of related party note receivable - - 82,325 Non-cash issuance (correction) of equity for services - - 331,565 Depreciation 55,860 4,386 239,409 Changes in: Account receivable 2,187 - (31,466) Prepaids and other assets (16,944) - (50,604) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (58,662) (207,528) 1,071,834 ------------------ ----------------- --------------- Net cash used for operating activities (533,995) (169,240) (3,555,335) ------------------ ----------------- --------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (1) (19,612) (458,787) (4,607,475) Acquisition of Talon Energy Corporation, cash acquired - - 76,977 Expenditures for intangible assets - - (170,874) Issuance of related party note receivable - - (82,325) ------------------ ----------------- --------------- Net cash used in investing activities (19,612) (458,787) (4,783,697) ------------------ ----------------- --------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES Issuance of shares and member contributions (1) 1,028,526 557,791 8,686,308 Redemption of shares - (19,000) (141,636) Proceeds from related party loan payable, net of repayments 35,211 - 370,289 ------------------ ----------------- --------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 1,063,737 538,791 8,914,961 ------------------ ----------------- --------------- NET CHANGE IN CASH 510,130 (89,236) 575,929 CASH, Beginning 65,799 705,622 - ------------------ ----------------- --------------- CASH, Ending $ 575,929 $ 616,386 $ 575,929 ================== ================= =============== (1) During the 1st quarter of 2011, Gulfstar LLC issued 50,000 shares of member interests in exchange for property and equipment of $75,000. Accordingly, the cash flow statement excludes the impact of this transaction. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 3
GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (A Company in the Development Stage) NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited) NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Nature of Operations and Organization Bedrock Energy, Inc. was incorporated in Colorado on August 11, 2004 and on May 5, 2010 its name was changed to Gulfstar Energy Corporation ("Gulfstar" or the "Company"). On May 5, 2010, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Talon Energy Corporation ("Talon"). Talon is a Florida company engaged in management activities in the oil and gas industry. On June 24, 2010, the Share Exchange Agreement with Talon was replaced by a similar Revised and Amended Share Acquisition Agreement between Talon and the Company and in conjunction with a June 24, 2010 Share Exchange Agreement between the Company and Gulfstar Energy Group, LLC ("Gulfstar LLC"), a privately held Mississippi Limited Liability Company, for 58.3% of the outstanding equity interests of Gulfstar LLC, and an Acquisition Agreement between the Company and Gulfstar LLC to acquire the remaining 41.7% of the outstanding equity interests of Gulfstar LLC. The Revised and Amended Share Acquisition Agreement and Share Exchange Agreement were both effective as of June 30, 2010. The Share Exchange Agreement between the Company and Gulfstar LLC provided for Jason Sharp and Timothy Sharp, officers and members of Gulfstar LLC, to exchange their 58.3% of Gulfstar LLC outstanding equity interests for 11,659,659 restricted shares of common stock of the Company. The Gulfstar LLC exchange was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in which Gulfstar LLC was determined to be the acquirer for accounting purposes. The June 24, 2010 Acquisition Agreement between the Company and Gulfstar LLC provides for the acquisition of the remaining outstanding equity interests of Gulfstar LLC, but requires a Registration Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by September 30, 2011 to register these remaining shares of common stock offered by the Company to the individual equity interest holders of Gulfstar LLC. This Registration Statement has until December 31, 2011 to become effective. As of March 31, 2011, these remaining 41.7% equity interests of Gulfstar LLC have not been acquired by the Company. The Revised and Amended Share Acquisition Agreement with Talon provided for the Company to issue 3,509,530 restricted shares of its common stock to the shareholders of Talon in exchange for the issued and outstanding shares of Talon. After the exchange of such shares the Company owned 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Talon. Gulfstar LLC built and currently operates a 16-mile natural gas pipeline supply system in Western Kentucky for the transportation of natural gas and provides management services for the operation of 20 wells in Kentucky of which it holds overriding royalty interest of approximately 12.5%and holds mineral rights on approximately 9,000 acres of leased land. The pipeline has become the main operation of the Company while the Company continues to manage the existing oil and gas wells. Geographically, the Company is focused on oil and non-conventional shale gas in the Illinois Basin of Western Kentucky while its strategy is to concentrate on lower risk profile income producing oil and gas assets that have sizable developmental drilling potential with multiple pay zones. The Company intends to enhance its Pipeline development efforts with private producers of constrained and shut-in natural gas assets in Western Kentucky. As such, the Company will provide producers in its area with a turnkey solution to move existing production towards liquidity. 4
Interim Presentation In the opinion of the management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited financial statements include all material adjustments, including normal and recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly the financial position and operating results of the Company for the period presented. The financial statements and notes are presented as permitted by Form 10-Q, and do not contain certain information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. It is the Company's opinion that when the interim financial statements are read in conjunction with the December 31, 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Current Report on Form 10-Q, the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Interim results are not indicative of results for a full year or any future period. Principles of Consolidation Gulfstar LLC was determined to be the accounting acquirer in the reverse recapitalization that occurred on June 30, 2010. As a result, all financial information prior to June 30, 2010 will include only the accounts of Gulfstar LLC. Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the accompanying financial information will include the accounts of Gulfstar, its wholly owned subsidiary, Talon, and its majority owned subsidiary, Gulfstar LLC. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated during consolidation. Development Stage The Company, through its subsidiaries, is currently focusing on the operation of its pipeline system, management of existing oil and gas wells and exploration and production activities. Significant additional efforts, and funding, neither of which is assured, are required for the Company to achieve its intended normalized operating level. Substantially all of the Company's efforts are devoted to the establishment of sufficient resources and revenue producing assets in order to achieve its overall operational goals. Though planned principal operations have commenced, no significant revenue has been realized from the Company's to-date activities. The consolidated statements of operations are shown inclusive of all cumulative revenue and expense activity since the inception date of the Company, May 19, 2006, while the Company is in the development stage. Non-Controlling Interest The non-controlling interest is related to Gulfstar LLC, which is consolidated, but not wholly owned by the Company. At March 31, 2011, the Company owned 58% of the equity interest of Gulfstar LLC and therefore, the non-controlling interest of 42% was $1,293,892. At December 31, 2010, the Company owned 58.4% of the equity interest of Gulfstar LLC and therefore, the non-controlling interest of 41.6% was $1,287,171. Income Taxes Gulfstar LLC, a limited liability company, is not a tax paying entity for Federal income tax purposes. Its pro rata share of income, losses and tax credits is passed through to its members and reported by its members on their individual income tax returns. The consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and for the period from May 19, 2006 (inception) through March 31, 2010 include the accounts of Gulfstar LLC only, therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or for deferred taxes has been determined. The Company has determined, for the period June 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 and for the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011, any provision for income taxes or deferred taxes and this determination has been based upon the accounts of Gulfstar Energy Corporation, Talon and the pro rata loss of Gulfstar LLC passed through and reportable by Gulfstar Energy Corporation. The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method as prescribed by ASC authoritative guidance. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted rates expected to be in effect during the year in which the basis difference reverses. The realizability of deferred tax assets are evaluated quarterly and a valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not give rise to future benefits in the Company's income tax returns. The primary timing differences between financial and tax reporting arise from federal net operating loss carryforwards, amortization of start up costs, and accrued expenses. 5
The Company assessed the likelihood of utilization of the deferred tax assets, in light of recent and expected continuing losses. As a result of this review, the deferred tax asset of $896,416 and $758,227 has been fully reserved at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for income tax and financial reporting purposes of approximately $1,567,080 expiring in the years 2020 through 2031. The Company has adopted ASC guidance regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold an income tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and applies to all income tax positions. Each income tax position is assessed using a two step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the income tax position will be sustained, based upon technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the income tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded in the financial statements equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon its ultimate settlement. At March 31, 2011, there were no uncertain tax positions that required accrual. None of the Company's federal or state income tax returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or state authorities. However, calendar years 2007 and later remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and respective states. Business Combinations The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with guidance found in ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance, effective January 1, 2009, requires consideration given, including contingent consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be valued at their fair market values at the acquisition date. The guidance further provides that: (1) in-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible assets; (2) acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred, (3) restructuring costs associated with a business combination will generally be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and (4) changes in deferred tax asset valuations and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense. ASC 805 requires that any excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired, including identifiable intangibles and liabilities assumed be recognized as goodwill. In accordance with ASC 805, any excess off fair value of acquired net assets, including identifiable intangible assets, over the acquisition consideration results in a bargain purchase gain. Prior to recording a gain, the acquiring entity must reassess whether all acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been identified and recognized and perform re-measurements to verify that the consideration paid, assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been properly valued. Loss Per Share Loss per share requires presentation of both basic and diluted loss per common share. Common share equivalents, if used, would consist of any options, warrants and contingent shares. Common share equivalents would not be included in the weighted average calculation since their effect would be anti-dilutive due to the net losses. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding no options, warrants or contingent shares. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the financial statements. 6
Concentration of Credit Risk The Company, from time to time during the periods covered by these consolidated financial statements, may have bank balances in excess of its insured limits. Management has deemed this a normal business risk. Cash and Cash Equivalents For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all cash and highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated at their cost less any allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the management's assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is deterioration in a major customer's creditworthiness or if actual defaults are higher than the historical experience, the management's estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to the Company could be adversely affected. Based on the management's assessment, no reserve is deemed necessary at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue from its Pipeline segment upon shipment of the gas to its customers. Royalty revenue is recognized from the Company's oil and gas property management and exploration and production segment in the period of production. Property and Equipment The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas operations. Under this method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized. No gains or losses are recognized upon the sale or other disposition of oil and natural gas properties except in transactions that would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves. The costs of unevaluated oil and natural gas properties are excluded from the amortizable base until the time that either proven reserves are found or it has been determined that such properties are impaired. As properties become evaluated, the related costs transfer to proved oil and natural gas properties using full cost accounting. None of the capitalized costs in the amount of $306,996 were included in the amortization base as of March 31, 2011, nor did the Company expense any capitalized costs during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. The Company does not have significant oil and gas producing activities as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and its oil and gas properties are still in the drilling phase and have not been evaluated. Management capitalizes additions to property and equipment including its pipeline. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense. Property and equipment are carried at cost. Adjustment of the asset and the related accumulated depreciation accounts are made for property and equipment retirements and disposals, with the resulting gain or loss included in the consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for the impairment of disposal of long-lived assets, as set forth in Topic 360 of the ASC, the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its non-oil and gas long-lived assets when events occur that indicate an impairment in value may exist. An impairment loss is indicated if the sum of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. No events occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 that would be indicative of possible impairment. 7
Goodwill In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, goodwill cannot be amortized, however, it must be tested annually for impairment. This impairment test is calculated at the reporting unit level. The goodwill impairment test has two steps. The first identifies potential impairments by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its book value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not impaired and the second step is not necessary. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the second step calculates the possible impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount. If the implied goodwill is less than the carrying amount, a write-down is recorded. Management tests goodwill each year for impairment, or when facts or circumstances indicate impairment has occurred. No facts or circumstances were noted during the three months ended March 31, 2011, which would be indicative of possible impairment. Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of right of way deposits, which are contracts allowing the Company to install pipeline on private land. The rights exist indefinitely and therefore, no amortization has been recorded. Management evaluates the assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Significant Customer The Company's pipeline construction was finished during the second quarter of 2010 and is currently delivering natural gas to one manufacturing customer located in Kentucky. Revenue earned from the oil and gas property management segment and exploration and production segment are determined based upon division orders with one purchaser. Depreciation For financial reporting purposes, depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of assets at acquisition. For income tax reporting purposes, depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line and accelerated methods over the estimated useful lives of assets at acquisition. Recent Accounting Pronouncements There were accounting standards and interpretations issued during the three months ended March 31, 2011, none of which are expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, operations or cash flows. NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS Effective June 30, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Talon. Talon provides management services in the oil and gas industry and the ability to obtain capital. As a result of the acquisition, the Company has been able to use this management experience as well as the ability to obtain capital for the acquisitions and development of oil and gas properties. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method in accordance with guidance provided in Topic 805 of the Codification. 8
The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their fair values at June 30, 2010: Purchase price Accrued liabilities in excess of cash $263,083 3,509,530 shares of the Company common Stock valued at $.03 per share $105,286 -------- Total consideration $368,369 ======== Allocation of purchase price Goodwill $368,369 -------- Net assets acquired $368,369 ======== Goodwill associated with the above transaction is not amortizable for tax purposes. NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN AND MANAGEMENTS' PLAN As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has recognized a net loss of $417,429 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and reported an accumulated deficit of $4,750,132. At March 31, 2011, the Company had total current assets of $657,999 and total current liabilities of $1,784,901 for a working capital deficient of $1,126,902. To the extent the Company's operations are not sufficient to fund the Company's capital requirements; the Company will attempt to enter into a revolving loan agreement with a financial institution or attempt to raise capital through the sale of additional capital stock or through the issuance of debt. At the present time, the Company does not have a revolving loan agreement with any financial institution nor can the Company provide assurance that it will be able to enter into any such agreement in the future or be able to raise funds through the further issuance of debt or equity in the Company. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, however, the above conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to do so. The Consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment to reflect the possible future effect on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Note Receivable At December 31, 2009, the Company was owed $82,325 from an officer. The note was non-interest bearing, unsecured and due no later than two years after the completion of the pipeline, which was completed during the second quarter of 2010. During second quarter of 2010 and prior to the acquisition of Gulfstar LLC, the note receivable was written-off as compensation expense. 9
Oil and Gas Proceeds due to Others As described in Note 6, the Company owed oil and gas proceeds to working interest owners totaling $31,587 and $33,477 as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Note Payable During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company borrowed $40,000 from an affiliate of a member-manager of Gulfstar LLC and a greater than 5% shareholder of the Company and in exchange issued an unsecured promissory note dated January 4, 2011 that is due in full on or before December 31, 2011. Interest is accrued at the rate of one percent (1.0%) per annum. As of March 31, 2011, the Company owes $40,000 on the promissory note. During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company borrowed a total of $335,078 from an affiliate of a member-manager of Gulfstar LLC and a greater than 5% shareholder of the Company and in exchange issued an unsecured promissory note dated November 30, 2011 that is due in full on or before December 31, 2011. Interest is accrued at the rate of one percent (1.0%) per annum. As of March 31, 2011, the Company owes $330,289 on the promissory note. 10
NOTE 5 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment consist of the following at: March 31, December 31, 2011 2010 ---- ---- Pipeline $ 4,194,885 $4,119,885 Oil and Gas Properties (in process) 306,996 287,024 Office Equipment 26,654 27,014 Vehicles 103,940 103,940 Land 50,000 50,000 ------------ ---------- Total Property & Equipment 4,682,475 4,587,863 Less Accumulated Depreciation (239,409) (183,549) Net Property & Equipment $ 4,443,066 $4,404,314 =========== ========== Depreciation expense was $55,860 and $4,386, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. NOTE 6 - DRILLING VENTURES The Company holds overriding royalty interests in various wells in Kentucky. The Company syndicated the financing of these wells through offering a 100% working interest in the wells in exchange for contribution of funds to drill the wells. As part of the transaction, the Company retained approximately 12.5% overriding royalty interests in the wells and also agreed to provide management services on behalf of the working interest owners in the wells. This income from the wells earned by the Company is reported as royalty income as reflected in Note 9 - Information on business segments. As part of the management services provided, the Company collects the royalties generated from the wells on behalf of the working interest owners and pays the various costs and expenses incurred on behalf of the wells. The Company records no costs or expenses relative to these wells on its consolidated statements of operations. The excess of the royalties collected by the Company on behalf of the working interest owners were recorded as oil and gas proceeds due to others on the consolidated balance sheets of the Company. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company owed oil and gas proceeds to working interest owners in the amount of $31,587 and $33,477, respectively. NOTE 7- LITIGATION SETTLEMENT PAYMENT In March 2010, the Company settled certain environmental litigation. As a result of the settlement, the Company was required to pay $70,000 during the year ended December 31, 2010. This amount was paid by the Company during the second quarter of 2010, in addition to $100,000, which was paid during the year ended December 31, 2009. As a result, $170,000 was recorded as other expense in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. Additionally, the Company received $230,000 from a consultant contracted by the Company for services provided related to the environmental litigation. The income from the settlement with the consultant was recognized as other income during the first quarter of 2010. In February, 2009, the Company received two Notices of Violation from the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy and Environment Cabinet ("Cabinet") as a result of the Company's failure to obtain appropriate permits in advance of certain construction activities and for "causing or contributing to the pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky" during 2007. The Company neither admitted to nor denied the alleged violations but accepted civil responsibility for the violations on May 6, 2010. As a result of the settlement of the dispute, the Company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $60,000 to the Commonwealth of Kentucky by way of 12 equal monthly installment payments, beginning in May of 2010. The Company recorded a $60,000 General & Administration Expense during the second quarter of 2010 to recognize the settlement with the Cabinet and as of March 31, 2011, the liability was paid in full. 11
NOTE 8 - INFORMATION ON BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Company operates in three business segments: Pipeline, Oil and Gas Property Management, and Exploration and Production. Pipeline Gulfstar LLC has built and currently operates a 16-mile nature gas pipeline located in Western Kentucky for the transportation of natural gas. The pipeline operations transport gas to a burner tip processing plant located near Bowling Green, Kentucky where it is sold pursuant to a gas purchase agreement. Pipeline revenue is recognized upon delivery of the gas to its customer. The pipeline has a throughput capacity of 18 Million Cubic Feet per day (MMcf/d). The pipeline is currently not operating at full capacity as it transported an average of 79 Mcf/d of gas during the three months ended March 31, 2011. The pipeline was not operational as of March 31, 2010. Oil and Gas Property Management ("O&G Property Mgmt") Gulfstar LLC is the manager and operator of 20 wells in Western Kentucky. Gulfstar LLC offers working interests in the properties on behalf of the leaseholders. Using these funds, Gulfstar LLC pays for the costs incurred in drilling, reworking and development of the wells. Gulfstar LLC holds an overriding royalty interest of approximately 12.5% and holds mineral rights on approximately 9,000 acres of leased land. Gulfstar collects revenues on behalf of the working interest holders and distributes each working interest holders' share of revenue when collected. A receivable is recorded for oil and gas revenue when earned and a related payable due to interest holders is recorded net of the 12.5% revenue interest and direct costs due to Gulfstar LLC. Exploration and Production ("E&P") During the fourth quarter of 2010, Gulfstar LLC began drilling a horizontal well located in Warren County, Kentucky with total capitalized costs of $292,636 as of March 31, 2011. Gulfstar LLC owns a working interest of 58.4% and a net revenue interest of 43.8% in this well and anticipates completion of this well during the second quarter of 2011. After completion, the well will be connected to the Gulfstar LLC's pipeline for delivery of gas. The following data is presented for the Company's three operating segments: Pipeline, O&G Property Mgmt and E&P. Three Months Ended March 31, --------------------------------------------------------- 2011 2010 ---- ---- Net Revenues Pipeline $17,122 $ - O&G Property Mgmt 9,037 4,169 E&P 19,533 - ------------------------- ------------------------ Total Net Revenues 45,692 4,169 Operating Income (Loss) Pipeline (68,329) - O&G Property Mgmt 9,037 4,169 E&P 19,533 - Corporate (475,762) (201,632) ------------------------- ------------------------ Total Operating Loss (515,521) (197,463) ------------------------- ------------------------ Other Income (Expense) (915) 231,635 ------------------------- ------------------------ Pre-Tax Loss $(516,436) $33,902 ========================= ======================== 12
March 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 -------------- ----------------- Total Assets Pipeline $4,230,582 $4,213,513 O&G Property Mgmt 17,712 3,758 E&P 726,865 706,893 Corporate 665,149 170,456 --------------- -------------------- Total Assets $ 5,640,308 $5,076,669 =============== ==================== NOTE 9 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred Shares The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of no par value preferred stock. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company has no shares issued and outstanding. Common Shares The Company is authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of $.001 voting common stock. At March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were a total of 17,574,088 and 16,985,086 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively. On May 5, 2010, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a one share for eight share reverse stock split, effective on May 5, 2010. All share and per share references have been adjusted for the reverse split. Stock Option Plan In the first quarter of 2011, the Company adopted the 2011 Stock Option Plan. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the plan is 3,000,000 shares. The number of shares, however, may be adjusted to reflect certain corporate transactions or changes in our capital structure. All employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, including employees who are officers or members of our board of directors and non-employee members of our board of directors are eligible to participate in the plan. In addition, key advisors who perform services for the Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the plan. The plan is administered by our board of directors and they have the authority to, among other things, select plan participants, determine the type and amount of awards, determine awards terms, and interpret the plan and any plan awards. During any calendar year, participants are limited in the number of grants they may receive under the plan. In any year, an individual may not receive options for more than 300,000 shares. The plan requires that the exercise price for stock options be equal to or greater than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of the grant. If the option is granted to an employee who, at the time of grant, owns stock possessing more than ten percent of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or subsidiary of the Company, the exercise price shall not be less than one-hundred and ten percent of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of the grant. As of March 31, 2011, no shares have been issued in relation to the 2011 Stock Option Plan. NOTE 10 - AGREEMENTS On October 18, 2010, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent with Timberline Production Company, LLC of Casper, WY to purchase 100% of the working interests in and assets connected to oil and gas leases located in the Greasewood Field in Niobrara County, WY for cash of $75 Million. In conjunction with this transaction, the Company revised its engagement with Maxim Group LLC to provide gross proceeds of up to $100 Million from a proposed private placement of Company equity and/or convertible debt. The precise terms of the private placement will be negotiated between Maxim Group LLC, potential investors and the Company. On January 19, 2011, the Company signed a Letter Agreement with Wright Capital Corporation to pursue a proposed financing of up to $90 Million to be used to assist the Company in the proposed purchase of Timberline Production Company's 100% working interest in oil and gas leases and for the further development of the Company's existing pipeline structure in Kentucky. The definitive terms of the proposed transaction are subject to an agreement between Wright Capital Corporation and the Company. NOTE 11 - GULFSTAR LLC CASH DISTRIBUTIONS The Gulfstar LLC operating agreement provides a priority preference as to any future cash distributions paid by Gulfstar LLC to the owners of its equity interests. As such, fifty percent (50%) of all cash distributions shall be paid first to the non-controlling equity interests until such time they have received in full their capital contributions. After which time, cash distributions shall be paid in proportion to the percentage of all equity interests. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, Gulfstar LLC has not repaid any of the non-controlling equity interests' capital contributions. 13
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and notes thereto included herein. In connection with, and because we desire to take advantage of, the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we caution readers regarding certain forward looking statements in the following discussion and elsewhere in this report and in any other statement made by, or on our behalf, whether or not in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by, or on our behalf. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements. OPERATIONS ---------- On January 19, 2011, the Company signed a Letter Agreement with Wright Capital Corporation to pursue a proposed financing of up to $90 Million to be used to assist the Company in the proposed purchase of Timberline Production Company's 100% working interest in and assets connected to oil and gas leases and for the further development of the Company's existing pipeline structure in Kentucky. The definitive terms of the proposed transaction are subject to an agreement between Wright Capital Corporation and the Company. As of March 31, 2011, the Company is in the due diligence stage of acquiring assets as part of its exploration and production segment and anticipates significant revenue from operations will be obtained as a result of this acquisition. During the second half of 2010, Gulfstar LLC started transporting limited quantities of gas via its pipeline system. In addition to the management and operation of the pipeline, Gulfstar LLC operates as a manager and operator of approximately 20 natural gas wells. Gulfstar LLC holds overriding royalty interests of approximately 12.5% in the wells. Gulfstar LLC has financed these wells through offering a 100% working interest in the wells in exchange for contribution of funds to drill the wells and therefore does not hold any working interest in the wells. As of March 31, 2011, the Company is evaluating various alternatives to increase the flow of natural gas through the pipeline system as the Company considers the current flow of natural gas to be at a minimum, compared to its full capacity. Therefore, the Company is currently operating at a minimum its pipeline gas gathering system and managing the existing oil and gas wells and its main focus is to be involved in oil and gas exploration and development. The Company intends to leverage its assets to develop energy prospects for its own account or co-venture with other companies, which can benefit from an association with the Company's management. The Company's strategic focus in this area is on lower risk profile income producing oil and gas assets that have sizable developmental drilling potential with multiple pay zones. The Company intends to focus its initial pipeline development efforts on private producers of constrained and shut-in natural gas assets in Western Kentucky. The Company intends to provide producers in its area with a turnkey solution of access to an additional developmental drilling partner, midstream management, and to provide an economical downstream solution to move existing production towards liquidity. The Company will need substantial additional capital to support its proposed future operations and as such is aggressively seeking this capital, as evidenced by its current arrangement with Wright Capital Corporation. Nonetheless, there are currently minimal revenues and limited committed sources for additional funds as of the date hereof. No representation is made that any funds will be available when needed. In the event funds cannot be raised when needed, the Company may not be able to carry out its business plan, may never achieve projected levels of sales or royalty income, and could fail in business as a result of these uncertainties. 14
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --------------------- For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized net revenues of $45,692 with corresponding direct costs of $8,431 for a gross profit of $37,261. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recognized revenues of $4,169. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we incurred total operating expenses of $552,782 compared to $201,632 during the three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase of $351,150 was a result of increases in general and administrative expenses resulting from both the increased operational activities of the Company as a result of completion of the pipeline during the first half of last year and the Company's expenses related to its compliance with the financial reporting requirements of the SEC. Management of the Company does expect that operational expenses to stable as the Company focuses on its operational activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we incurred a net loss of $417,429 compared to net income of $33,902 during the three months ended March 31, 2010. The increase in net loss of $451,331 is a result of the increase of $33,092 in revenues offset by the $351,150 increase in general and administrative expenses, the $232,280 increase in other expenses and the $99,007 of net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest. LIQUIDITY --------- At March 31, 2011, we had total current assets of $657,999 consisting of $575,929 in cash and cash equivalents, $31,466 in accounts receivable and $50,604 in prepaids and other assets. At June 30, 2010, we had total current liabilities of $1,784,901, consisting of $823,373 in accounts payable, $31,587 in oil and gas proceeds which are due to others, $370,289 in related party notes payable and $550,652 in accrued liabilities. At March 31, 2011, we had a working capital deficit of $1,126,902 and an accumulated deficit of $4,750,132. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we used net cash of $533,995 in operational activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we used net cash of $169,240 from operational activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, we recognized a net loss of $417,429, which was adjusted for a non-cash activity of $55,860 and net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest of $99,007. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recognized a net income of $33,902, which was adjusted for a non-cash activity of $4,386. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company used funds of $19,612 in its investing activities. Investing activities included expenditures of $19,612 in oil and gas properties. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company used $458,787 in its investing activities. Investing activities included expenditures of $458,787 in construction of the pipeline. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company received $1,063,737 net proceeds from its financing activities. Financing activities included $1,028,526 in issuance of shares and equity contributions and $35,211 in net proceeds from a related party note payable. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company received $538,791 from its financing activities. Financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2010, included equity contributions of $557,791 and $19,000 paid in equity redemptions. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company borrowed $40,000 from an affiliate of a member-manager of Gulfstar LLC and a greater than 5% shareholder of the Company and in exchange issued an unsecured promissory note dated January 4, 2011 that is due in full on or before December 31, 2011. Interest is accrued at the rate of one percent (1.0%) per annum. As of March 31, 2011, the Company owes $40,000 on the promissory note. 15
During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company borrowed a total of $335,078 from an affiliate of a member-manager of Gulfstar LLC and a greater than 5% shareholder of the Company and in exchange issued an unsecured promissory note dated November 30, 2011 that is due in full on or before December 31, 2011. Interest is accrued at the rate of one percent (1.0%) per annum. As of March 31, 2011, the Company owes $330,289 on the promissory note. The Gulfstar LLC operating agreement provides a priority preference as to any future cash distributions paid by Gulfstar LLC to the owners of its equity interests. As such, fifty percent (50%) of all cash distributions shall be paid first to the non-controlling equity interests until such time they have received in full their capital contributions. After which time, cash distributions shall be paid in proportion to the percentage of all equity interests. As of March 31, 2011, Gulfstar LLC has not repaid any of the non-controlling equity interests' capital contributions. Capital Resources We have only common stock as our capital resource. We have no material commitments for capital expenditures within the next year, however if operations are commenced, substantial capital will be needed to pay for participation, investigation, exploration, acquisition and working capital. Need for Additional Financing We do not have capital sufficient to meet our cash needs. We will have to seek loans or equity placements to cover such cash needs and therefore the Company: On October 18, 2010, the Company entered into a Letter of Intent with Timberline Production Company, LLC of Casper, WY to purchase 100% of the working interests in and assets connected to oil and gas leases located in the Greasewood Field in Niobrara County, WY for cash of $75 Million. In conjunction with this transaction, the Company revised its engagement with Maxim Group LLC to provide gross proceeds of up to $100 Million from a proposed private placement of Company equity and/or convertible debt. The precise terms of the private placement will be negotiated between Maxim Group LLC, potential investors and the Company. Further, on January 19, 2011, the Company signed a Letter Agreement with Wright Capital Corporation to pursue a proposed financing of up to $90 Million to be used to assist the Company in the proposed purchase of Timberline Production Company's 100% working interest in and assets connected to oil and gas leases and for the further development of the Company's existing pipeline structure in Kentucky. The definitive terms of the proposed transaction are subject to an agreement between Wright Capital Corporation and the Company. No commitments to provide additional funds have been made by our management or other stockholders. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any additional funds will be available to us to allow it to cover our expenses as they may be incurred. Going Concern As shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has recognized a net loss of $417,429 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and reported an accumulated deficit of $4,750,132. At March 31, 2011, the Company had total current assets of $657,999 and total current liabilities of $1,784,901 for a working capital deficit of $1,126,902. To the extent the Company's operations are not sufficient to fund the Company's capital requirements; the Company will attempt to enter into a revolving loan agreement with a financial institution or attempt to raise capital through the sale of additional capital stock or through the issuance of debt. At the present time, the Company does not have a revolving loan agreement with any financial institution nor can the Company provide assurance that it will be able to enter into any such agreement in the future or be able to raise funds through the further issuance of debt or equity in the Company. Management is actively pursuing additional financing and revenue solutions as stated elsewhere in this report. 16
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES Gulfstar has identified the policies below as critical to its business operations and the understanding of results from operations. The impact and any associated risks related to these policies on the Company's business operations is discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations where such policies affect Gulfstar's reported and expected financial results. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 1 in the Notes to the Financial Statements. Note that Gulfstar's preparation of this document requires Gulfstar to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of Gulfstar's financial statements, and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting periods. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. Principles of Consolidation Gulfstar LLC was determined to be the accounting acquirer in the reverse recapitalization that occurred on June 30, 2010. As a result, all financial information prior to June 30, 2010 will include only the accounts of Gulfstar LLC. Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the accompanying financial information will include the accounts of Gulfstar, its wholly owned subsidiary, Talon, and its majority owned subsidiary, Gulfstar LLC. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated during consolidation. Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue from its Pipeline segment upon shipment of the gas to its customers. Royalty revenue is recognized from the Company's oil and gas property management and exploration and production segment in the period of production. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are stated at their cost less any allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the management's assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is deterioration in a major customer's creditworthiness or if actual defaults are higher than the historical experience, the management's estimates of the recoverability of amounts due to the Company could be adversely affected. Based on the management's assessment, no reserve is deemed necessary at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. Non-controlling Interest The non-controlling interest is related to Gulfstar LLC, which is consolidated, but not wholly owned by the Company. At March 31, 2011, the Company owned 58% of the equity interest of Gulfstar LLC and therefore, the non-controlling interest of 42% was $1,293,892. At December 31, 2010, the Company owned 58.4% of the equity interest of Gulfstar LLC and therefore, the non-controlling interest of 41.6% was $1,287,171. Property and Equipment The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for oil and natural gas operations. Under this method, all productive and nonproductive costs incurred in connection with the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas reserves are capitalized. No gains or losses are recognized upon the sale or other disposition of oil and natural gas properties except in transactions that would significantly alter the relationship between capitalized costs and proved reserves. The costs of unevaluated oil and natural gas properties are excluded from the amortizable base until the time that either proven reserves are found or it has been determined that such properties are impaired. As properties become evaluated, the related costs transfer to proved oil and natural gas properties using full cost accounting. None of the capitalized costs in the amount of $306,996 were included in the amortization base as of March 31, 2011, nor did the Company expense any capitalized costs during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. The Company does not have significant oil and gas producing activities as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, and its oil and gas properties are still in the drilling phase and have not been evaluated. 17
Management capitalizes additions to property and equipment including its pipeline. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense. Property and equipment are carried at cost. Adjustment of the asset and the related accumulated depreciation accounts are made for property and equipment retirements and disposals, with the resulting gain or loss included in the consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with authoritative guidance on accounting for the impairment of disposal of long-lived assets, as set forth in Topic 360 of the ASC, the Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying value of its non-oil and gas long-lived assets when events occur that indicate an impairment in value may exist. An impairment loss is indicated if the sum of the expected undiscounted future net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. If this occurs, an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. No events occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 that would be indicative of possible impairment. Goodwill In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, goodwill cannot be amortized, however, it must be tested annually for impairment. This impairment test is calculated at the reporting unit level. The goodwill impairment test has two steps. The first identifies potential impairments by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its book value, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill is not impaired and the second step is not necessary. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, the second step calculates the possible impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with the carrying amount. If the implied goodwill is less than the carrying amount, a write-down is recorded. Management tests goodwill each year for impairment, or when facts or circumstances indicate impairment has occurred. No facts or circumstances were noted during the three months ended March 31, 2011, which would be indicative of possible impairment. Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of right of way deposits, which are contracts allowing the Company to install pipeline on private land. The rights exist indefinitely and therefore, no amortization has been recorded. Management evaluates the assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate a possible impairment. Significant Customer The Company's pipeline construction was finished during the second quarter of 2010 and is currently delivering natural gas to one manufacturing customer located in Kentucky. Revenue earned from the oil and gas property management segment and exploration and production segment are determined based upon division orders with one purchaser. Income Taxes Gulfstar LLC, a limited liability company, is not a tax paying entity for Federal income tax purposes. It's pro rata share of income, losses and tax credits is passed through to its members and reported by its members on their individual income tax returns. The consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and for the period from May 19, 2006 (inception) through March 31, 2010 include the accounts of Gulfstar LLC only, therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or for deferred taxes has been determined. The Company has determined, for the period June 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 and for the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011, any provision for income taxes or deferred taxes and this determination has been based upon the accounts of Gulfstar Energy Corporation, Talon and the pro rata loss of Gulfstar LLC passed through and reportable by Gulfstar Energy Corporation. 18
The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method as prescribed by ASC authoritative guidance. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted rates expected to be in effect during the year in which the basis difference reverses. The realizability of deferred tax assets are evaluated quarterly and a valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not give rise to future benefits in the Company's income tax returns. The primary timing differences between financial and tax reporting arise from federal net operating loss carryforwards, amortization of start up costs, and accrued expenses. The Company assessed the likelihood of utilization of the deferred tax assets, in light of recent and expected continuing losses. As a result of this review, the deferred tax asset of $896,416 and $758,227 has been fully reserved at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for income tax and financial reporting purposes of approximately $1,567,080 expiring in the years 2020 through 2031. The Company has adopted ASC guidance regarding accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This guidance clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold an income tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and applies to all income tax positions. Each income tax position is assessed using a two step process. A determination is first made as to whether it is more likely than not that the income tax position will be sustained, based upon technical merits, upon examination by the taxing authorities. If the income tax position is expected to meet the more likely than not criteria, the benefit recorded in the financial statements equals the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon its ultimate settlement. At March 31, 2011, there were no uncertain tax positions that required accrual. None of the Company's federal or state income tax returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or state authorities. However, calendar years 2007 and later remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and respective states. Business Combinations The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with guidance found in ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance, effective January 1, 2009, requires consideration given, including contingent consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be valued at their fair market values at the acquisition date. The guidance further provides that: (1) in-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible assets; (2) acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred, (3) restructuring costs associated with a business combination will generally be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and (4) changes in deferred tax asset valuations and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense. ASC 805 requires that any excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired, including identifiable intangibles and liabilities assumed be recognized as goodwill. In accordance with ASC 805, any excess off fair value of acquired net assets, including identifiable intangible assets, over the acquisition consideration results in a bargain purchase gain. Prior to recording a gain, the acquiring entity must reassess whether all acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been identified and recognized and perform re-measurements to verify that the consideration paid, assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been properly valued. Recent Accounting Pronouncements There were accounting standards and interpretations issued during the three months ended March 31, 2011, none of which are expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, operations or cash flows. ITEM 3. QUANTATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Not Applicable 19
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Disclosures Controls and Procedures We have adopted and maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a 15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods required under the SEC's rules and forms and that the information is gathered and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As required by SEC Rule 15d-15(b), our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 15d-14 as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are ineffective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We have identified certain material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting relating to a shortage of accounting and reporting personnel due to limited financial resources and the size of our Company, as detailed below: 1. The Company currently does not have, but is in the process of developing formally documented accounting policies and procedures, which includes establishing a well-defined process for financial reporting. After our documentation of our accounting policies and procedures takes place, we plan to focus on performing and documenting tests of our internal controls on an ongoing basis throughout the year. 2. Due to the limited size of our accounting department, we currently lack the resources to handle complex accounting transactions. We believe this deficiency could lead to errors in the presentation and disclosure of financial information in our annual, quarterly, and other filings. 3. As is the case with many companies of similar size, we currently have a lack of segregation of duties within our accounting department. Until our operations expand and additional cash flow is generated from operations, a complete segregation of duties will not be possible. Considering the nature and extent of our current operations and any risks or errors in financial reporting under current operations and the fact that we have been a small business with limited employees, such items caused a weakness in internal controls involving the areas disclosed above. Due to financial restrictions at this time, the Company has not taken any action to resolve such weakness. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 20
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS NONE ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Not applicable. ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS The Company made the following unregistered sales of its securities from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011. DATE OF SALE TITLE OF SECURITIES NO. OF SHARES CONSIDERATION CLASS OF PURCHASER ------------ ------------------- ------------- ------------- ------------------ January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 Common Stock 589,002 Cash Business Associates Exemption From Registration Claimed All of the above sales by the Company of its unregistered securities were made by the Company in reliance upon Rule 506 of Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"). All of the individuals and/or entities that purchased the unregistered securities were primarily existing shareholders, known to the Company and its management, through pre-existing business relationships, as long standing business associates. All purchasers were provided access to all material information, which they requested, and all information necessary to verify such information and were afforded access to management of the Company in connection with their purchases. All purchasers of the unregistered securities acquired such securities for investment and not with a view toward distribution, acknowledging such intent to the Company. All certificates or agreements representing such securities that were issued contained restrictive legends, prohibiting further transfer of the certificates or agreements representing such securities, without such securities either being first registered or otherwise exempt from registration in any further resale or disposition. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES NONE. ITEM 4. REMOVED AND RESERVED ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION NONE. 21
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS Exhibits. The following is a complete list of exhibits filed as part of this Form 10-Q. Exhibit numbers correspond to the numbers in the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K. Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 22
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. GULFSTAR ENERGY CORPORATION (Registrant) Dated: May 16, 2011 By: /s/Robert McCann ---------------- Robert McCann, Chief Executive Officer Dated: May __, 2011 By: /s/Stephen Warner ----------------- Stephen Warner, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) 23