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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

    þ     Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011.

 

    o     Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from                  to                 .

 

Commission file number: 000-29321

 

ALLIED RESOURCES, INC.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

000-31390  

 (I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1403 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah  84105

 (Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

 

(801) 582-9609

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

    N/A 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check markwhether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ   No o

     

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 þ   No o

 

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 “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company þ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o  No þ

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, $0.01 par value (the only class of voting stock), at August 15, 2011, was 5,653,011.


 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item1.  

Financial Statements:

3

 

Balance Sheets as of

June 30, 2011(Unaudited) and December 31, 2010 (audited)

4

 

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations for the

three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010

5

 

Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the

Six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010

6

 

Condensed Notes to Unaudited Financial Statements

7

Item 2. 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

8

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

16

Item 4. 

Controls and Procedures

16

 

 

 

PART II-OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

16

Item 1A.  

Risk Factors

16

Item 2.  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

20

Item 3.

  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

20

Item 4.

(Removed and Reserved)

20

Item 5.  

Other Information

20

Item 6. 

Exhibits

21

 

Signatures

22

 

Index to Exhibits

23

 

 

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ALLIED RESOURCES, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

 June 30,

 December 31,

2011

2010

ASSETS

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Current assets:

Cash

$

     1,336,755

     1,311,002

Accounts receivable

          35,396

          56,303

Total current assets

     1,372,151

     1,367,305

Oil and gas properties (proven), net (successful

  efforts method)

        859,285

        906,147

Deferred tax asset

        934,000

        906,000

Deposits

        704,701

        704,701

Total assets

$

     3,870,137

     3,884,153

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

          44,353

          29,716

Total current liabilities

          44,353

          29,716

Asset retirement obligation

        190,762

        186,142

Total liabilities

        235,115

        215,858

Commitments and contingencies

-

-

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock, $.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares

  authorized, 5,653,011 issued and outstanding

            5,653

            5,653

Additional paid-in capital

     9,839,196

     9,819,880

Accumulated deficit

    (6,209,827)

    (6,157,238)

Total stockholders' equity

     3,635,022

     3,668,295

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

     3,870,137

     3,884,153

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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ALLIED RESOURCES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2011

2010

2011

2010

Oil and gas revenues

$

113,130

150,306

270,318

337,465

Operating expenses:

Production costs

87,010

105,487

180,483

208,460

Depletion and amortization

23,970

27,862

46,862

54,564

General and administrative expenses

56,256

58,391

127,378

131,561

      167,236

      191,740

      354,723

      394,585

Loss from operations

       (54,106)

       (41,434)

       (84,405)

       (57,120)

Interest income

2,180

1,748

3,816

3,475

Loss before benefit for

  income taxes

     (51,926)

     (39,686)

     (80,589)

     (53,645)

Benefit for income taxes - deferred

       (22,000)

       (14,000)

       (28,000)

       (17,000)

Net loss

$

       (29,926)

       (25,686)

       (52,589)

       (36,645)

Loss per common share -

  basic and diluted

$

         (0.01)

              -  

         (0.01)

         (0.01)

Weighted average common shares -

  basic and diluted

   5,653,000

   5,653,000

   5,653,000

   5,653,000

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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ALLIED RESOURCES, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

2011

2010

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$

          (52,589)

          (36,645)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net

 cash provided by operating activities:

Depletion and amortization

            46,862

            54,564

Stock option compensation expense

            19,316

            19,316

Accretion expense

             4,620

             4,401

Deferred tax asset

          (28,000)

          (17,000)

Decrease in accounts receivable

            20,907

            38,218

Increase in accounts payable

            14,637

            12,112

Net cash provided by operating activities

            25,753

            74,966

Cash flows from investing activities:

                  -  

                  -  

Cash flows from financing activities:

                  -  

                  -  

Net increase in cash

            25,753

            74,966

Cash, beginning of period

       1,311,002

       1,177,765

Cash, end of period

$

       1,336,755

       1,252,731

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with the instructions in Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles and should, therefore, be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements do include all normal recurring adjustments which the Company believes necessary for a fair presentation of the statements. The interim operations are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ended December 31, 2011.

 

 

Note 2 – Additional Footnotes Included By Reference

 

There have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, those footnotes are included herein by reference.

 

 

Note 3 – Subsequent Events

 

The Company evaluated its June 30, 2011 financial statements for subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. The Company is not aware of any subsequent events which would require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

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Item 2.          MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other parts of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “predicts,” and similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include but are not limited to those discussed in the subsection entitled Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition below. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto included in this report. Our fiscal year end is December 31. All information presented herein is based on the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011.

 

ALLIED

 

Allied is an independent oil and natural gas producer involved in the exploration, development, production and sale of oil and gas derived from properties located in Calhoun and Ritchie Counties, West Virginia, and Goliad, Edwards and Jackson Counties, Texas.

 

Discussion and Analysis

 

General

 

Allied intends to utilize available cash to acquire additional oil and gas producing properties and to implement improved production practices on existing wells to increase production and expand reserves where practicable. Allied believes that it can achieve production growth while expanding reserves through improved exploitation of its existing inventory of wells by disposing of non-productive wells and enhancing producing wells. An evaluation for this objective of our existing portfolio of oil and gas properties is constantly under consideration. Allied also intends to continue to expand non-operated and initiate operated acquisitions of additional oil or gas producing properties.

 

Recovery from producing wells is consistently evaluated to consider cost-efficient work-over methods designed to improve the performance of the wells. When considering the drilling of new wells, we conduct a geological review of the prospective area, in cooperation with our independent operator, to determine the potential for oil and gas. Our own consultants then review available geophysical data (generally seismic and gravity data) opine as to the prospect for success. In the event that our evaluation of available geophysical data indicates that the target has significant accumulations of oil and gas, we then consider the economic feasibility of drilling. The presence of oil and gas for any specific target cannot guarantee economic recovery. Production depends on many factors including drilling and completion costs, the distance to pipelines and pipeline pressure, current energy prices, accessibility to the site, and whether the project is developmental or solely a wildcat prospect.

 

Allied’s business development strategy is prone to significant risks and uncertainties, certain of which can have an immediate impact on its efforts to realize positive net cash flow and deter future prospects of production growth. Historically Allied has not been able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to sustain operations and fund necessary exploration or development costs. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the wells currently producing will provide sufficient cash flows to continue to sustain operations. Should Allied be unable to continue to generate sufficient cash flow from existing properties, Allied may have to sell certain properties or interests in such properties or seek financing through alternative sources such as the sale of its common stock.

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Allied’s financial condition, results of operations and the carrying value of its oil and natural gas properties depends primarily upon the prices it receives for oil and natural gas production and the quantity of that production. Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile and are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. This price volatility can immediately affect Allied’s available cash flow which can in turn impact the availability of net cash flow for future capital expenditures. A drop in oil and natural gas prices could also incur a write down of the carrying value of our properties as can a decrease in production. Allied’s future success will depend on the level of oil and natural gas prices and the quantity of its production. Since production leads to the depletion of oil and gas reserves, Allied’s ability to develop or acquire additional economically recoverable oil and gas reserves is vital to its future success. Unless Allied can obtain additional reserves, current production will decline, which will lead to a significant reduction in revenue.

 

West Virginia Well Information

 

Allied owns varying interests in a total of 145 wells in West Virginia on several leases held by an independent operator. Some leases contain multiple wells. All the wells in which we have an interest are situated on developed acreage spread over 3,400 acres in Ritchie and Calhoun Counties. Depth of the producing intervals varies from 1,730 ft to 5,472 ft. Many of our wells are situated on the same leases and as such share production equipment in order to minimize lease operating costs.

 

Our working interest is defined as interest in oil and gas that includes responsibility for all drilling, developing, and operating costs varying from 18.75% to 75%. Our net revenue interest is defined as that portion of oil and gas production revenue after deduction of royalties, varying from 15.00% to 65.625%.

 

Texas Well Information

 

Allied owns varying interests in a total of 12 wells in Texas on four leases managed by independent operators and an interest in a pipeline gathering system. All the wells in which we have an interest are situated on developed acreage spread over 2,510 acres in Goliad, Edwards and Jackson Counties. Depth of the producing intervals varies from 7,600 ft to 9,600 ft.

 

Our working interest is defined as interest in oil and gas that includes responsibility for all drilling, developing, and operating costs varying from 3.73% to 21%. Our net revenue interest is defined as that portion of oil and gas production revenue after deduction of royalties, varying from 2.68% to 12.75%.

 

Exploration, Development and Operations

 

Allied intends to continue to purchase non-operated oil and gas producing properties, acquire oil and gas leases that it will operate and implement improved production efficiencies on existing wells. Our criteria for purchasing oil and gas producing properties is defined by short term returns on investment, long term growth in revenue, and development potential, while our criteria for acquiring oil and gas leases is predicated on a proven record of historical production and our own capacity to operate any given field. The recent decrease in prices for energy has done little to increase the number of opportunities available to us due to our relatively limited cash position. We do however continue to seek out prospective oil and gas properties that meet our acquisition criteria for a price that is consistent with competing forecasts for energy prices going forward into an unsettled market.

 

 

 

 

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We are further considering future prospects for exploration of the virtually untapped Marcellus and Utica shale formations that underlie Allied’s oil and gas interests in West Virginia, particularly in Ritchie County. The Marcellus and Utica shale structures have formed under much of Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, West Virginia and adjacent states to become a prospectively major reservoir for natural gas recovery. Drilling by other operators in Ritchie County has indicated successful rates of recovery and our own open hole well logs indicate the presence of potentially productive Marcellus shale at a depth of 6,000 feet. However, since exploration of the Marcellus and Utica shale in our area is relatively recent no natural gas reserves underlying our interests have been determined. Our future plans for exploring the Marcellus shale are further tempered by the high risk/reward ratio of exploratory drilling in the near term based on anticipated pricing for natural gas over the next twelve to eighteen months.

 

Results of Operations

 

During the period from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011, Allied was engaged in evaluating acquisition opportunities, examining the operating efficiencies of existing wells, overseeing the operation of its oil and gas assets by independent operators and seeking to acquire oil and gas producing assets. The operation and maintenance of Allied’s oil and gas operations is wholly dependent on the services provided by five different independent operators. While the services provided by these operators have proven adequate, the fact that Allied is dependent on the operations of third parties to maintain its operations and produce revenue does impact its own ability to realize net profit.

 

For the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011 Allied realized a net loss. Allied believes that the immediate key to its ability to return to profitability is that oil and gas prices stabilize and production increases. Meanwhile, general and administrative and production expenses are constantly evaluated to guard against increases while we continue to seek out revenue producing acquisitions. Should oil and gas prices remain consistent, production increase and expenses remain relatively consistent, Allied believes that it will return to operate at a net profit in future periods.

 

Six Months Ended JUNE 30

 

 

2011

 

2010

Change #

Change %

Average Daily Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil (bbls/day)

 

5    

 

7

(2)   

-29%

Natural gas (mcf/day)

 

276    

 

290

(14)  

-5%

Barrels of oil equivalent (boe/day)

 

51     

 

55

(4)   

-8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profitability

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petroleum and natural gas revenue

$

270,318  

$

337,465

(67,147)  

-20%

Net Revenue

 

270,318

 

337,465

(67,147)

-20%

Production and operating costs

 

180,483   

 

208,460

(27,977)

-13%

Field netback

 

89,835

 

129,005

(39,170)

-30%

G&A

 

127,378    

 

131,561

         (4,183)  

-3%

Net cash flow from operations

 

(37,543)

 

(2,556)

       (34,987)

1,369%

Depletion, depreciation and other charges

 

46,862  

 

54,565

(7,703)

-14%

Future income taxes

 

     -

 

-

    -

0%

Net loss from operations

$

 (84,405)

$

(57,121)

(27,284)

48%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profitability per BOE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oil and gas revenue (average selling price)

 

29.28    

 

33.69

(4.41)   

-13%

Production and operating costs

 

19.55    

 

20.81

(1.26)

-6%

Field netback ($/boe)

 

9.73    

 

12.88

(3.15)

-24%

Net loss ($/boe)

 

(9.14)  

 

(5.70)

(3.44)

60%

Cash flow from operations ($/boe)

 

(4.07)    

 

(0.26)

           (3.81)

1,494%

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Revenue

 

Revenue for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to $113,130 from $150,306 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of 25%. Revenue for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to $270,318 from $337,465 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of 20%.  The revenue decrease in the comparable three and six month periods is due to a drop in production caused by the workover of certain wells, depletion of reserves and the lower energy prices in the current periods. Allied believes that revenue will continue to decline in the near term unless production increases, either by acquisition or the workover of existing wells and energy prices increase.

 

Net Losses

 

Net losses for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 were $29,926 as compared to net losses of $25,686 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 17%. Net losses for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 were $52,589 as compared to $36,645 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 44%. The increase in net losses over the comparable three and six month periods can be primarily attributed to the decrease in oil and gas revenues over the current period. Allied expects net losses to continue in the near term unless revenues increase.

 

Expenses

 

General and administrative expenses for the three month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to $56,256 from $58,391 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2010, a decrease of 4%. General and administrative expenses for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 decreased to $127,378 from $131,561, a decrease of 3%. The decrease in general administrative expenses over the comparable three and six month periods can be primarily attributed to decreases in professional fees. Allied expects that general and administrative expenses will remain relatively consistent in future periods.

 

Depletion expenses for the three month periods ended June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010 were $23,970 and $27,862 respectively. Depletion expenses for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010 were $46,862 and $54,564. Depletion expenses will continue to decline in relation to the aging of existing oil and gas assets.

 

Production costs for the three month periods ended June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010 were $87,010 and $105,487 respectively, a decrease of 18%. Production costs for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011, and June 30, 2010 were $180,483 and $208,460 respectively, a decrease of 13%. Production costs include the cost of maintaining the wells, severance taxes, miscellaneous expenses for soap, solvent, gasoline or electricity and expenses such as those incurred in swabbing, dozer work or rig time. The decrease in production costs over the current three and six month period can be attributed to decreased production. Allied expects that production costs may decrease over future periods as our existing wells age and energy production drops.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

As of December 31, 2010 Allied has net operating loss (NOL) carry forwards of approximately $2,213,000. Should substantial changes in our ownership occur there would be an annual limitation placed on the amount of NOL carry forward that could be utilized at any given time. The ultimate realization of these carry forwards will be due, in part, to the tax law in effect at the time and future events, which cannot be determined.

 

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Impact of Inflation

 

Allied believes that inflation has had an effect on operations over the past three years in connection with production costs. Allied believes that it can offset inflationary increases in production costs by increasing revenue and improving operating efficiencies.

 

Capital Expenditures

 

Allied made no capital expenditures on property or equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2011 or 2010.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Allied has a working capital surplus of $1,327,798 as of June 30, 2011 and has funded its cash needs since inception with revenues generated from operations, debt instruments and private equity placements. Existing working capital and anticipated cash flow are expected to be sufficient to fund operations over the next twelve months.

 

Current assets as of June 30, 2011 were $1,372,151 which consisted of $1,336,755 in cash and $35,396 in accounts receivable. Total assets were $3,870,137 which consisted of current assets, proven oil and gas properties of $859,285, a deferred tax asset of $934,000 and deposits of $704,701.

 

Current liabilities as of June 30, 2011 were $44,353 which consisted of accounts payable. Total liabilities were $235,115 which consisted of current liabilities and an asset retirement obligation of $190,762.

 

Stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2011 was $3,635,022.

 

Cash flow provided by operations for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 was $25,753 as compared to cash flow provided by operations of $74,966 for the comparable period ended June 30, 2010. The change in cash flow provided by operations in the current six month period can be attributed to the change in net loss, deferred tax asset and accounts receivable. Allied expects to continue to realize cash flow provided by operations in the near term as net losses are minimized over future periods.

 

Cash flow used in investing activities for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was $0. Allied expects to use cash flow in investing activities over future periods as the it evaluates existing wells, identifies exploration opportunities and considers additional acquisitions.  

 

Cash flow from financing activities for the six month periods ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010 was $0. Allied does not expect to realize cash flow from financing activities in the near term.

 

Allied has adopted a stock option plan pursuant to which it can grant up to 750,000 options to purchase shares of its common stock to employees, directors, officers, consultants or advisors on the terms and conditions set forth therein. As of June 30, 2011, 600,000 options have been granted.

 

Allied has no lines of credit or other bank financing arrangements in place.

 

Allied had no commitments for future capital expenditures that were material at June 30, 2011.

 

Allied has no defined benefit plan or contractual commitment with any of its officers or directors except each members participation in our stock option plan and a consulting agreement with its sole executive officer that provides for a monthly fee and participation in our stock option plan.

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Allied has no current plans for the purchase or sale of any plant or equipment.

 

Allied has no current plans to make any changes in the number of employees.

 

Allied does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of June 30, 2011, Allied has no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that are material to stockholders.

 

Forward Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition

 

The statements contained in the section titled Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, with the exception of historical facts, are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act. A safe-harbor provision may not be applicable to the forward looking statements made in this report because of certain exclusions under Section 27A (b). Forward looking statements reflect our current expectations and beliefs regarding our future results of operations, performance, and achievements. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based upon assumptions and beliefs that may or may not materialize. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning:

 

·         our anticipated financial performance and business plan;

·         uncertainties related to production volumes of oil and gas;

·         the sufficiency of existing capital resources;

·         uncertainties related to future oil and gas prices;

·         uncertainties related the quantity of our reserves of oil and gas;

·         the volatility of the stock market and;

·         general economic conditions.

 

We wish to caution readers that our operating results are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed or anticipated including the factors set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this report. We also wish to advise readers not to place any undue reliance on the forward looking statements contained in this report, which reflect our beliefs and expectations only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise these forward looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances or any changes in our beliefs or expectations, other that is required by law.

 
Stock-Based Compensation
 
Allied has adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic (“ASC”) 718 Share-Based Payment, which addresses the accounting for stock-based payment transactions in which an enterprise receives employee services in exchange for (a) equity instruments of the enterprise or (b) liabilities that are based on the fair value of the enterprise’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of such equity instruments. 

 

 

 

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Allied accounts for equity instruments issued in exchange for the receipt of goods or services from other than employees in accordance with ASC 505. Costs are measured at the estimated fair market value of the consideration received or the estimated fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The value of equity instruments issued for consideration other than employee services is determined on the earliest of a performance commitment or completion of performance by the provider of goods or services.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

Accounting for Oil and Gas Property Costs. Allied (i) follows the successful efforts method of accounting for the costs of its oil and gas properties, (ii) amortizes such costs using the units of production method and (iii) evaluates its proven properties for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their net book value may not be recoverable. Adverse changes in conditions (primarily gas price declines) could result in permanent write-downs in the carrying value of oil and gas properties as well as non-cash charges to operations that would not affect cash flows.

 

Estimates of Proved Oil and Gas Reserves. An independent petroleum engineer annually estimates Allied’s proven reserves. Reserve engineering is a subjective process that is dependent upon the quality of available data and the interpretation thereof. In addition, subsequent physical and economic factors such as the results of drilling, testing, production and product prices may justify revision of such estimates. Therefore, actual quantities, production timing, and the value of reserves may differ substantially from estimates. A reduction in proved reserves would result in an increase in depreciation, depletion and amortization expense.

 

Estimates of Asset Retirement Obligations. In accordance with ASC 410, Allied makes estimates of future costs and the timing thereof in connection with recording its future obligations to plug and abandon wells. Estimated abandonment dates will be revised in the future based on changes to related economic lives, which vary with product prices and production costs. Estimated plugging costs may also be adjusted to reflect changing industry experience. Increases in operating costs and decreases in product prices would increase the estimated amount of the obligation and increase depreciation, depletion and amortization expense. Cash flows would not be affected until costs to plug and abandon were actually incurred.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

In Note 1 to the audited financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, included in our Form 10-K, Allied discusses those accounting policies that are considered to be significant in determining the results of operations and its financial position.  Allied believes that the accounting principles utilized by it conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

 

The preparation of financial statements requires Allied’s management to make significant estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. On an on-going basis, Allied evaluates estimates. Allied bases its estimates on historical experience and other facts and circumstances that are believed to be reasonable, and the results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities.  The actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

 

 

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In January 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-01 (ASU 2011-01) Receivables (Topic 310): Deferral of the Effective Date of Disclosures about Troubled Debt Restructurings in Update No. 2010-20.  ASU 2011-01 temporarily delays the effective date of the disclosures about troubled debt restructurings.  The effective date of the new disclosures about troubled debt restructurings for public entities and the guidance for determining what constitutes a troubled debt restructuring will then be coordinated.  Currently, the guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2011. The provisions of ASU 2011-01 do not have a material effect on Allied’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, or “ASU 2009-13.” ASU 2009-13 establishes the accounting and reporting guidance for arrangements that include multiple revenue-generating activities, and provides amendments to the criteria for separating deliverables, and measuring and allocating arrangement consideration to one or more units of accounting. The amendments in ASU 2009-13 also establish a hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. Enhanced disclosures are also required to provide information about a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements, including information about the nature and terms of the arrangement, significant deliverables, and the vendor’s performance within arrangements. The amendments also require providing information about the significant judgments made and changes to those judgments and about how the application of the relative selling-price method affects the timing or amount of revenue recognition. The amendments in ASU 2009-13 are effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010, or January 1, 2011 for us. The adoption of ASU 2009-13 did not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

                                                        

In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-20 “Disclosures about the credit quality of financing receivables and the allowance for credit losses”, which requires expanded disclosures about the credit quality of an entity’s financing receivables and its allowance for credit loss on a disaggregated basis. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on Alllied’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In April 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-13, “Effect of Denominating the Exercise Price of a Share-Based Payment Award in the Currency of the Market in Which the Underlying Equity Security Trades” (“ASU 2010-13”). ASU 2010-13 addresses the classification of a share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which the underlying equity security trades. FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718 was amended to clarify that a share-based payment award with an exercise price denominated in the currency of a market in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity securities trade shall not be considered to contain a market, performance, or service condition. Therefore, such an award is not to be classified as a liability if it otherwise qualifies for equity classification. The amendments in ASU 2010-13 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations.

 

Other pronouncements issued by the FASB or other authoritative accounting standards groups with future effective dates are either not applicable or are not expected to be significant to the financial statements of  Allied.

 

 

 

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ITEM 3.          QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not required.

 

ITEM 4.          CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

In connection with the preparation of this report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was carried out by Allied’s management, with the participation of the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of Allied’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”)). Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

Based on that evaluation, Allied’s management concluded, as of the end of the period covered by this report, that Allied’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting information required to be disclosed, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during theperiodendedJune 30, 2011, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Allied’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.          LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A.       RISK FACTORS

 

Our future operating results are highly uncertain. Before deciding to invest in us or to maintain or increase your investment, you should carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to the other information contained in this quarterly report. If any of these risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be seriously harmed. In that event, the market price for our common stock could decline and you might lose all or part of your investment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Risks Related to Allied’s Business

 

We have a history of significant operating losses, which losses may reoccur in the future.

 

Since our inception in 1979, our expenses have often exceeded our income, resulting in losses and an accumulated deficit of $6,157,238 at December 31, 2010 which had increased to $6,209,827 at June 30, 2011. We recorded a net loss of $52,589 for the six month period ended June 30, 2011 and may continue to realize net losses if revenues do not increase. Our expectation of profitability depends on higher energy prices and increased production through exploration, development or acquisition. Allied’s success in this continued endeavor can in no way be assured.

 

Oil and natural gas prices are volatile. Any substantial decrease in prices would adversely affect our financial results.

 

Allied’s future financial condition, results of operations and the carrying value of our oil and natural gas properties depend primarily upon the prices we receive for oil and natural gas production. Oil and natural gas prices historically have been volatile and are likely to continue to be volatile in the future. Allied’s cash flow from operations is highly dependent on the prices we receive for oil and natural gas. This price volatility also affects the amount of Allied’s cash flow available for capital expenditures and our ability to borrow money or raise additional capital. The prices for oil and natural gas are subject to a variety of additional factors that are beyond our control. These factors include:

 

·         the level of consumer demand for oil and natural gas;

 

·         the domestic and foreign supply of oil and natural gas;

 

·         the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls;

 

·         the price of foreign oil and natural gas;

 

·         domestic governmental regulations and taxes;

 

·         the price and availability of alternative fuel sources;

 

·         weather conditions;

 

·         market uncertainty;

 

·         political conditions or hostilities in energy producing regions, including the Middle East; and

 

·         worldwide economic conditions.

 

These factors and the volatility of the energy markets generally make it extremely difficult to predict future oil and natural gas price movements with any certainty. Declines in oil and natural gas prices would not only reduce revenue, but could reduce the amount of oil and natural gas that Allied can produce economically and, as a result, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and reserves. Should the oil and natural gas industry experience significant price declines, Allied may, among other things, be unable to meet our financial obligations or make planned expenditures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Allied’s future performance depends on its ability to find or acquire additional oil or natural gas reserves.

 

Unless Allied successfully replaces the reserves that it produces, defined reserves will decline, resulting in a decrease in oil and natural gas production, that will produce lower revenues, in turn decreasing cash flows from operations. Allied has historically obtained the majority of its reserves through acquisition. The business of exploring for, developing or acquiring reserves is capital intensive. Allied may not be able to obtain the necessary capital to acquire additional oil or natural gas reserves if cash flows from operations are reduced, and access to external sources of capital is unavailable. Should Allied not make significant capital expenditures to increase reserves it will not be able to maintain current production rates and expenses will overtake revenue.

 

Climate change legislation or regulations restricting emissions of “greenhouse gases” could result in increased operating costs and reduced demand for the oil and natural gas that we produce.

 

On December 15, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) officially published its findings that emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other “greenhouse gases” present an endangerment to human health and the environment because emissions of such gases are contributing to warming of the Earth’s atmosphere and other climatic changes. These findings by the EPA allow the agency to proceed with the adoption and implementation of regulations that would restrict emissions of greenhouse gases under existing provisions of the federal Clean Air Act. In late September 2009, the EPA had proposed two sets of regulations in anticipation of finalizing its findings that would require a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases from motor vehicles and that could also lead to the imposition of greenhouse gas emission limitations in Clean Air Act permits for certain stationary sources. In addition, on September 22, 2009, the EPA issued a final rule requiring the reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from specified large greenhouse gas emission sources in the United States beginning in 2011 for emissions occurring in 2010. The adoption and implementation of any regulations over greenhouse gases could require us to incur costs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases associated with our operations or could adversely affect demand for the oil and natural gas that we produce.

 

On June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” or “ACESA,” which would establish an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide and methane. ACESA would require a 17% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 2020 and just over an 80% reduction of such emissions by 2050. Under this legislation, the EPA would issue a capped and steadily declining number of tradable emissions allowances to certain major sources of greenhouse gas emissions so that such sources could continue to emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These allowances would be expected to escalate significantly in cost over time. The net effect of ACESA will be to impose increasing costs on the combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, refined petroleum products, and natural gas. The U.S. Senate has begun work on its own legislation for restricting domestic greenhouse gas emissions and the President Obama Administration has indicated its support of legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through an emission allowance system. Although it is not possible at this time to predict when the Senate may act on climate change legislation or how any bill passed by the Senate would be reconciled with ACESA, any future federal laws or implementing regulations that may be adopted to address greenhouse gas emissions could adversely affect demand for the oil and natural gas that we produce.

 

 

 

 

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The results of our operations are wholly dependent on the production and maintenance efforts of independent operators.

 

The operation and maintenance of our oil and natural gas operations is wholly dependent on independent local operators. While the services provided by operators of our properties in the past have proven adequate for the successful operation of our oil and natural gas wells, the fact that we are dependent on operations of third parties to produce revenue from our assets could restrict our ability to continue generating a net profit on operations.

 

Risks Related to the Company’s Stock

 

The market for our stock is limited and our stock price may be volatile.

 

The market for our common stock is limited due to low trading volumes and the small number of brokerage firms acting as market makers. The average daily trading volume for our stock has varied significantly from week to week and from month to month, and the trading volume often varies widely from day to day. Due to these limitations there is volatility in the market price and tradability of our stock, which may cause our shareholders difficulty in selling their shares in the market place.

 

We incur significant expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which expenses may continue to negatively impact our financial performance.

 

We incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses as a result of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as related rules implemented by the Commission, which control the corporate governance practices of public companies. Compliance with these laws, rules and regulations, including compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as discussed in the following risk factor, has substantially increased our expenses, including legal and accounting costs, and made some activities more time-consuming and costly.

 

Our internal controls over financial reporting may not be considered effective in the future, which could result in a loss of investor confidence in our financial reports and in turn have an adverse effect on our stock price.

 

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 we are required to furnish a report by our management on our internal controls over financial reporting. Such report must contain, among other matters, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting as of the end of the year, including a statement as to whether or not our internal controls over financial reporting are effective. This assessment must include disclosure of any material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting identified by management. If we are unable to continue to assert that our internal controls are effective, our shareholders could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which in turn could cause our stock price to decline.

 

Allied has not paid dividends to the shareholders of its common stock.

 

Allied has not paid any dividends to the shareholders of its common stock and has no intention of paying dividends in the foreseeable future. Any future dividends would be at the discretion of our board of directors and would depend on, among other things, future earnings, our operating and financial condition, our capital requirements, and general business conditions. 

 

 

 

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Allied may require additional capital funding.

 

Allied may require additional funds, either through additional equity offerings or debt placements, in order to expand our operations.  Such additional capital may result in dilution to our current shareholders. Further, our ability to meet short-term and long-term financial commitments will depend on future cash. There can be no assurance that future income will generate sufficient funds to enable us to meet our financial commitments.

 

If the market price of our common stock declines as the selling security holders sell their stock, selling security holders or others may be encouraged to engage in short selling, depressing the market price.

 

The significant downward pressure on the price of the common stock as the selling security holders sell material amounts of common stock could encourage short sales by the selling security holders or others. Short selling is the selling of a security that the seller does not own, or any sale that is completed by the delivery of a security borrowed by the seller. Short sellers assume that they will be able to buy the stock at a lower amount than the price at which they sold it short. Significant short selling of a company’s stock creates an incentive for market participants to reduce the value of that company’s common stock. If a significant market for short selling our common stock develops, the market price of our common stock could be significantly depressed.

 

Allied’s common stock is currently deemed to be “penny stock”, which makes it more difficult for investors to sell their shares.

 

Allied’s common stock is and will be subject to the “penny stock” rules adopted under section 15(g) of the Exchange Act. The penny stock rules apply to companies whose common stock is not listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market or other national securities exchange and trades at less than $5.00 per share or that have tangible net worth of less than $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three or more years). These rules require, among other things, that brokers who trade penny stock to persons other than “established customers” complete certain documentation, make suitability inquiries of investors and provide investors with certain information concerning trading in the security, including a risk disclosure document and quote information under certain circumstances. Many brokers have decided not to trade penny stocks because of the requirements of the penny stock rules and, as a result, the number of broker-dealers willing to act as market makers in such securities is limited. If Allied remains subject to the penny stock rules for any significant period, it could have an adverse effect on the market, if any, for Allied’s securities. If Allied’s securities are subject to the penny stock rules, investors will find it more difficult to dispose of Allied’s securities.

 

ITEM 2.          UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3.          DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4.          (REMOVED AND RESERVED)

 

Removed and reserved.

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Allied Resources, Inc.                                                                         Date

 

 

/s/ Ruairidh Campbell                                                                          August 15, 2011

Ruairidh Campbell                                                      

Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Director

                                               

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit                   Description

 

3(i) *                       Articles of Incorporation dated February 12, 2002 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).

3(ii) *                      Bylaws (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).

10(i) *                     Oil and Gas Well Operating Agreement between Allied and Allstate Energy Corporation dated May 1, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).

10(ii) *                    Amendments to Operating Agreements between Allied and Allstate Energy Corporation dated May 10, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).

10(iii) *                   Form Gas Purchase Agreement (incorporated by reference to the Form 10SB/A filed on April 21, 2003).

10(iv)*                    Consulting Agreement between Allied and Ruairidh Campbell dated July 1, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008).

14 *                         Code of Ethics adopted May 3, 2004 (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-KSB filed on May 26, 2004).

31                            Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (attached).

32                            Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (attached).

99*                          Allied Resources, Inc. 2008 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008).

101. INS                  XBRL Instance Document

101. PRE                 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

101. LAB                XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101. DEF                 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101. CAL                XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101. SCH                XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

 

*                             Incorporated by reference to previous filings of Allied.

†                                                   Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed “furnished” and not “filed” or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, or deemed “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

                                                                       

 

 

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