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EX-2 - U S PRECIOUS METALS INC | exhibit312.htm |
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
| U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC. |
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| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
| 14-1839426 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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15122 Tealrise Way |
| 33547 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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813-260-1865 | ||
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(Registrants telephone number, including area code) | ||
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) |
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 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.
[X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-K (§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 [X] No
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 |
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| Non-accelerated filer | o | 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 [X] No
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 94,293,251 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of October 12, 2011.
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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for certain forward-looking statements. This quarterly report on Form 10-Q (this Quarterly Report ) contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The statements contained in this Quarterly Report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this Quarterly Report, the words anticipate, believe, plan, target, estimate, intend, expect and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our strategy, future plans for exploration and production, future expenses and costs, future liquidity and capital resources, and estimates of mineralized material. All forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report are based upon information available to our management on the date of this Quarterly Report.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and there can be no assurance that such statements will be accurate. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those described herein as anticipated, believed, planned, targeted, estimated, intended or expected. Although we believe the assumptions underlying and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or achievements. Actual results could differ materially and adversely from those discussed in this Quarterly Report.
Substantial risks exists with respect to an investment in the Company. These risks include but are not limited to, those factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) on September 20, 2011 (the Annual Report ) including the section entitled Item 1A. Risk Factors. More broadly, these factors include, but are not limited to:
| · | our current financial condition and immediate need for capital; |
| · | potential dilution resulting from the issuance of new securities for any funding; |
| · | unexpected changes in business and economic conditions; |
| · | change in interest rates and currency exchange rates; |
| · | timing and amount of production, if any; |
| · | technological changes in the mining industry; |
| · | changes in exploration and overhead costs; |
| · | access to and availability of materials, equipment, supplies, labor and supervision, power and water; |
| · | results of future feasibility studies, if any; |
| · | the level of demand for our products; |
| · | changes in our business strategy; |
| · | interpretation of drill hole results and the geology, grade and continuity of mineralization; |
| · | the uncertainty of mineralized material estimates and timing of development expenditures; |
| · | commodity price fluctuations; and |
| · | changes in exploration results. |
In addition to the above, as of August 31, 2011, we have not paid $1,045,000 in principal and $398,496 in accrued interest due under the terms of the 2009 convertible notes. The notes were originally due on December 31, 2010. If we fail to make such payment in the immediate future, such event may have a material adverse affect on us and our business such that we may have to seek or be forced into bankruptcy under the federal bankruptcy laws.
We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by the cautionary statements listed above, as well as those factors described in our Annual Report including the referenced Item 1A. Risk Factors. The list above, together with the factors described in our Annual Report under Item 1A. Risk Factors, is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements. You should read this Quarterly Report completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially and adversely different from what we expect. These forward-looking statements represent our beliefs, expectations and opinions only as of the date of this Quarterly Report. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLDIATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| August 31, 2011 |
| May 31, 2011 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash | $ | 79,662 | $ | 186,551 |
Prepaid and other current assets |
| 19,883 |
| 27,511 |
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Total current assets |
| 99,545 |
| 214,062 |
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Fixed Assets: |
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Vehicles |
| 41,877 |
| 41,877 |
Machinery and equipment |
| 92,515 |
| 92,515 |
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Total fixed assets |
| 134,392 |
| 134,392 |
Less accumulated depreciation |
| 71,303 |
| 67,928 |
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Net fixed assets |
| 63,089 |
| 66,464 |
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Other Assets: |
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Investment in mining rights |
| 155,331 |
| 155,331 |
Deposits |
| 4,958 |
| 5,328 |
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Total other assets |
| 160,289 |
| 160,659 |
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Total Assets | $ | 322,923 | $ | 441,185 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIENCY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 2,131,639 | $ | 2,188,087 |
Accrued compensation |
| 6,912 |
| 8,226 |
Convertible notes payable |
| 3,144,545 |
| 3,213,214 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 5,283,096 |
| 5,409,527 |
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Stockholders Deficiency: |
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Preferred stock: authorized 10,000,000 shares of $.00001 |
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par value; no shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock: authorized 150,000,000 shares of |
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$.00001 par value; issued and outstanding 82,467,482 and |
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78,100,646 shares, respectively |
| 824 |
| 781 |
Additional paid in capital |
| 16,628,338 |
| 15,971,677 |
Additional paid in capital - warrants |
| 560,000 |
| 560,000 |
Additional paid in capital - options |
| 166,250 |
| 163,250 |
Deficit accumulated during exploration stage |
| (22,315,585) |
| (21,664,050) |
Total stockholder deficiency |
| (4,960,173) |
| (4,968,342) |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Deficiency | $ | 322,923 | $ | 441,185 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLDIATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended August 31, | To August 31, | ||||
| 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | |||
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Revenues | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Expenses | 520,424 | 1,619,617 | 21,972,527 | |||
Debt reduction through legal settlement |
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Operating Loss | (520,424) | (1,619,617) | (21,280,212) | |||
Remeasurement income (expense) | 28,664 | (12,220) | 16,664 | |||
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Other Income (Expense): |
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Interest income | - | - | 17,960 | |||
Interest expense |
| (159,775) |
| (155,144) |
| (1,069,997) |
Total other income (expense) |
| (131,111) |
| (167,364) |
| (1,035,373) |
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Loss accumulated during the |
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exploration stage | $ | (651,535) | $ | (1,786,981) | $ | (22,315,585) |
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Net Loss per Share |
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Basic and Diluted | $ | (.01) | $ | (0.03) |
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Weighted Average Number of Shares |
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Outstanding -Basic and Diluted |
| 79,009,388 |
| 55,519,968 |
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The following are details of expenses incurred during the three month periods ended in August 31, 2011 and 2010: | ||||||
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Salaries | $ | 19,957 | $ | 148,421 |
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Payroll taxes | - | 14,824 |
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Consulting fees | 220,000 | 612,600 |
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Selling expenses Convertible Notes | - | 39,930 |
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Directors awards | 175,000 | 300,000 |
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Drilling and excavation | 33,044 | 212,557 |
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Assay expense | - | 285 |
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Professional fees | 22,331 | 162,618 |
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Licenses and permits | - | 6,442 |
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Travel and entertainment | 2,764 | 34,262 |
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Office expense | 10,186 | 7,819 |
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Office and warehouse rental | 1,552 | 10,559 |
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Depreciation expense | 3,373 | 3,150 |
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Insurance expense | 8,582 | 7,900 |
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Other expenses |
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| 58,270 |
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Total expenses | $ | 520,424 | $ | 1,619,617 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended August 31, | To August 31, | |||||||
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Operating Activities: |
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Net Loss | $ | (651,535) | $ | (1,786,981) | $ | (22,315,585) | |||
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net |
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cash used by operating activities: |
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Charges and credits not requiring the use of cash: |
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Depreciation | 3,375 | 3,150 | 71,303 | ||||||
Shares and warrants issued for services | - | 418,343 | 7,797,555 | ||||||
Stock based compensation |
| 342,500 |
| 390,000 |
| 4,539,156 | |||
Amortization of debt discount | 40,301 | 45,262 | 240,705 | ||||||
Bad debt expense | - | - | 109,259 | ||||||
Interest accrued on convertible notes |
| 108,974 |
| 109,173 |
| 771,985 | |||
Debt reduction through legal settlements | - | - | (692,315) | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| 7,628 |
| (89,543) | (101,772) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and |
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accrued expenses | (58,132) | 154,388 | 2,986,378 | ||||||
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities |
| (206,889) |
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Investing Activities: |
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Investment in mining rights | - | (21,641) | (201,588) | ||||||
Loan to affiliated company | - | - | (361,275) | ||||||
Repayment of loan by the affiliated company |
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| - | 253,000 | ||||
Acquisition of equipment | - | - | (134,392) | ||||||
Net cash Used in Investing Activities |
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Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds from sales of common stock | 100,000 | 68,750 | 4,090,250 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercises of warrants | - | - | 267,498 | ||||||
Proceeds from convertible notes | - | 395,000 | 2,757,500 | ||||||
Loan from affiliated company | - | - | 70,000 | ||||||
Repayment of loan to the affiliated company | - | - | (68,000) | ||||||
Loans from officers | - | - | 117,700 | ||||||
Repayment of loans from officers | - | - | (117,700) | ||||||
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
| 100,000 |
| 463,750 |
| 7,117,248 | |||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash |
| (106,889) |
| (314,099) |
| 79,662 | |||
Cash beginning of period |
| 186,551 |
| 393,322 |
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Cash end of period | $ | 79,662 | $ | 79,223 | $ | 79,662 | |||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of U.S. Precious Metals, Inc. and its subsidiary, U.S. Precious Metals de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (collectively, the Company ) as of August 31, 2011 and for the three month periods ended August 31, 2011 and August 31, 2010, have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ). In the opinion of management, such information contains all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such comparable periods. The results of operations for the three month period ended August 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending May 31, 2012.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to financial statements have been condensed or omitted as permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, although the Company believes the disclosure is adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The accompanying unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011.
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MINE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Mine development costs include engineering and metallurgical studies, drilling and other related costs to delineate an ore body, the removal of overburden to initially expose an ore body at open pit surface mines and the building of access ways, shafts, lateral access, drifts, ramps and other infrastructure at underground mines. Costs incurred before mineralized material is classified as proven and probable reserves are expensed as mine development costs. At the point the Company reaches its operating stage, such costs will be capitalized and will be written off as depletion expense as the mineralized material is mined.
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PROVEN AND PROBABLE RESERVES
The definition of proven and probable reserves is set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7. Proven reserves are reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well established. Probable reserves are reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. In addition, reserves cannot be considered proven and probable until they are supported by a feasibility study, indicating that the reserves have had the requisite geologic, technical and economic work performed and are economically and legally extractable at the time of the reserve determination.
As of August 31, 2011, none of the Companys mineralized material met the definition of proven or probable reserves.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
4.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
There was no cash paid for income taxes during the three month periods ended August 31, 2011 or August 31, 2010. There was no cash paid for interest during the three month period ended August 31, 2011, whereas $709.16 was paid for interest during the three month period ended August 31, 2010.
During the three month period ended August 31, 2011, the Company issued 2,300,000 shares of common stock, valued at $342,500 for services. Of the total amount, 1,750,000 shares to were issued to its directors valued at $175,000, and 550,000 shares were issued to consultants valued at $167,500.
During the three month period ended August 31, 2010, the Company issued stock and warrants for the services of the broker/dealer for the sale of the convertible notes. The Company issued 4,737,500 shares with a total value of $900,125. The expense for the three month period ended August 31, 2010, was $377,625, as $522,500 had been expensed in prior year. In addition the Company issued an additional 226,994 warrants to the broker/dealer, valued at $40,718. The combined amount of $418,343 is shown on Cash Flow Statement.
During the three month period ended August 31, 2010, the Company also issued 500,000 shares to a Director, valued at $90,000, and issued 3,000,000 options to three new directors purchase common stock, valued at $250,000. The combined amount of $390,000 is shown on Cash Flow Statement.
5.
CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
During the period ended August 31, 2010, the Company sold $395,000 in Convertible Promissory Notes to accredited investors for a total of $2,742,500 outstanding as of the end of the period with interest accrued for the same period of $109,173.
There were no notes sold during the three month period ended August 31, 2011. As of August 31, 2011, there is $2,542,500 of outstanding notes with related interest of $719,719.
The Notes bear simple interest at an annual rate of 16%. The Notes may be converted into the common stock of the Company at the option of the holder after a specified date depending upon when the Note was issued, or automatically, each under certain circumstances as described below:
Any holder of the Notes has the option to convert the principal and outstanding interest under such holders Notes into shares of the Companys common stock, subject to certain restrictions if the holder has been advised that (a) the Company is actively negotiating its next financing or (b) the Company has entered into a definitive agreement providing for a change of control.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
5.
CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE (CONTINUED)
The Notes will automatically convert into shares of the Companys common stock at the stated conversion price if the Company completes any financing that result in proceeds of at least $10,000,000 to the Company, or upon the occurrence of a change in control of the Company.
The 2010 Notes mature on the earliest of (a) the date of an automatic conversion or (b) as follows:
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two notes totaling $50,000 on December 31, 2011, and
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thirty four notes totaling $1,447,500 on May 17, 2012.
As of August 31, 2011, there was $1,045,000 of principal outstanding, with related interest of $398,496, for convertible notes issued in 2009.The 2009 Notes matured on December 31, 2010 and are currently in default.
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COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS
During the three month period ended August 31, 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock and 500,000 stock purchase warrants for cash, with proceeds of $100,000.00. The warrants expire six months from their issue date of August 2, 2011, and are exercisable at $0.25 per share
During the three month period ended August 31, 2011, the Company issued 1,750,000 shares to its directors, valued at $175,000, for their services. The Company also issued 550,000 shares to consultants for their services, valued at $167,500.
During the three month period ended August 31, 2010, the Company issued 1,375,000 shares of common stock for cash, with proceeds of $68,750.
During the three month period ended August 31, 2010, the Company issued 4,737,500 shares of common stock, valued at $990,125, to the broker/dealer for the sale of the convertible notes. Of that amount, $522,500 had been expensed in prior fiscal year. During the same period, the Company also issued 500,000 shares to a Director for services, valued at $90,000. The Company also recognized $50,000 in expense regarding director shares that vested December 31, 2010.
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U.S. PRECIOUS METALS, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
August 31, 2011
(Unaudited)
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COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes warrant activity during the three month period ended August 31, 2011:
Warrants outstanding 5/31/11 | 5,746,549 |
Warrants sold as part of stock units | 500,000 |
Warrants expired | (1,037,500) |
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Balance 8/31/11 | 5,209,049 |
Of the outstanding balance, there are 934,049 stock warrants issued for services, with a five year life ending during 2015 and 2016, and an exercise price $.16 cents. The balance of 4,275,000 stock warrants represent warrants issued as part of stock units. Those warrants have a six month or one year life, with exercise prices ranging from $.10 to $.25.
2.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the three month period ended August 31, 2011, the Company issued a total of 1,750,000 shares of common stock, valued at $175,000, to its directors and officers. Each director received 250,000 shares of common stock, except that the Chairman received 500,000 shares of common stock.
During the three month period ended August 31, 2010, the Company issued 3,000,000 options to three new directors, valued at $250,000, and 500,000 shares for services, valued at $90,000, to a director.
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GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As shown in the financial statements, the Company has experienced continuing losses, has a working capital deficit of $5,183,551, accumulated losses of $22,315,585 since inception, recurring negative cash flows from operations and does not presently have sufficient resources to accomplish its objectives during the next twelve months. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in operation. The Companys present plans, the realization of which cannot be assured, to overcome these difficulties include, but are not limited to, the continuing effort to raise capital in the public and private markets.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
Managements discussion and analysis of financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes to help provide an understanding of the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
Overview
We were formed as a mineral exploration company on January 21, 1998. We are engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. We focus on gold and base minerals primarily located in the State of Michoacan, Mexico where we own exploration and exploitation concessions to approximately 37,000 contiguous acres of land (the Solidaridad Property). Mineral exploration requires significant capital and our assets and resources are limited. We have never earned revenue from our operations and have relied on equity and debt financing to fund our operations to date.
We are considered an exploration stage company for accounting purposes because we have not demonstrated the existence of proven or probable reserves. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, all expenditures for exploration and evaluation of our properties have been expensed as incurred. Furthermore, unless our mineralized material is classified as proven or probable reserves, substantially all expenditures have been or will be expensed as incurred. Since substantially all of our expenditures to date have been expensed and we expect to expense significant expenditures during the fiscal year 2011, most of our investment in mining properties do not appear as an asset on our balance sheet.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
There is no assurance that commercially viable mineral deposits exist in sufficient amounts in our areas of exploration to justify exploitation. Further exploration will be required before a final evaluation as to the economic and legal feasibility of the mining rights we own can occur. Because we are still in our exploration stage, we have no revenues and have had only losses since our inception. Our plan of operations for the next 12 months is to continue the drilling program and begin a small exploitation program, provided that we receive sufficient funding to do so. However, we have made no commitments for capital expenditures over the next 12 months. As of August 31, 2011, our management estimates that approximately $600,000 will be required over the next 12 months to maintain our current status. This amount does not include any exploitation or any additional exploration, and the amount for such expenditures will vary depending on the nature and extent of such activities. We estimate these expenses to include approximately $250,000 for salaries, outsourced labor and consulting services, $80,000 for professional services, including work undertaken by the independent accountant and legal fees, $100,000 for rent, maintenance, office expenses and utilities, $100,000 for permits and expenses required to maintain our mining rights, $50,000 for taxes and insurance, and $20,000 for other miscellaneous expenses, including travel expenses.We do not intend to hire any additional employees at this time. Our current employees and independent contractors will conduct all of the work related to our business. To the extent we receive funding, this is likely to change.
In addition to the above projected expenditures, as of August 31, 2011, we have current liabilities, described below, totaling approximately $5.3 million. Of the current liabilities, the Company had convertible notes outstanding of $2,542,500 with related unpaid interest of $719,719. Of the total amount, $1,045,000 in principal was due December 31, 2010 and is now in default. Interest accrued on the principal through August 31, 2011 is $398,426 and is now also due. Of the remaining principal amount of notes, $50,000 is due December 31, 2011, and $1,447,500 is due on May 17, 2012. In addition, we are obligated to pay Duane Morris LLP, our former attorneys, the sum of 1,614,216.00 thereafter in four equal payments, beginning in May 2012 followed by subsequent payments every 90 days. Certain other conditions may apply which would result in an acceleration of such payments (Please refer to the Companys Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2011). In addition, on January 7, 2010, the Companys Mexican subsidiary granted and pledged to Duane Morris, as security for the payment of outstanding legal bills, a security interest in and a lien on all of its rights to the Companys mining concessions in Mexico. In addition, a Payment Agreement and General Release was signed by the Mexican subsidiary which imposes restrictions on the Companys ability to conduct its business without the prior written consent of Duane Morris. It also releases Duane Morris and, inter alia, its partners, from any and all liabilities or claims the Company may have had in connection with the provision of legal services rendered by Duane Morris.
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As of the date of this report, we have not paid the holders of certain of the notes described above as required under their terms. If we are unable to pay these notes or our other outstanding payables in the immediate future or otherwise re-negotiate their terms, we may be required to seek protection under the US bankruptcy laws or otherwise be forced into bankruptcy. Since we do not anticipate generating any revenue for the foreseeable future, we will have to continue to seek additional funding from outside sources. However, we are facing declining and volatile financial markets that may make it difficult to satisfy our need for additional capital to finance our plan of operations for fiscal 2012 through either debt or equity. As a result, we continue to seek appropriate opportunities that are likely to provide the Company with adequate fiscal resources to execute its plan of operations in the current fiscal year and beyond.
Depending on market conditions and the options available to us, we may attempt to enter into a joint venture with an operating company or permit an operating company or third party to undertake exploration work on the Solidaridad Property, or we may seek equity or debt financing (including borrowing from commercial lenders) or we may consider a sale of the Company or its assets.
To date, we have raised capital through the sale of shares of our common stock and sales of convertible promissory notes. For the three months ended August 31, 2011, the Company issued 1,000,000 stock units for cash proceeds of $100,000. A unit is comprised of one share of stock and one-half warrant. A full warrant is required to purchase one additional share of stock. The warrants issued with the units described above are exercisable for a period of six months from the issue date, and are exercisable at a price of $0.25 cent per share.
As mention above, we must obtain additional funding to continue our operations. There can be no guarantee that we will be able to obtain additional funding on terms that are favorable to the Company or at all. As an exploration stage company, the Company has no current ability to generate revenue and no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. Our assets consist of cash, prepaid expenses, nominal equipment and certain mineral property interests. There can be no assurance that we will obtain sufficient funding to continue operations, or if, we do receive funding, to generate revenues in the future or to operate profitably in the future. We have incurred net losses in each fiscal year since inception of our operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Because of the exploratory nature of our current business plan, we anticipate incurring operating losses for the foreseeable future. Our future financial results also are uncertain due to a number of factors, some of which are outside our control. These factors include, but are not limited to:
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Because of the exploratory nature of our current business plan, we anticipate incurring operating losses for the foreseeable future. Our future financial results also are uncertain due to a number of factors, some of which are outside our control. These factors include, but are not limited to:
Consolidated Statement of Operations for Comparative Three Month Periods Ending August 31, 2011 and 2010.
During the respective periods, we did not earn any revenues and have had only losses since our inception, including during the three month periods ended August 31, 2011 and 2010.
We incurred operating expenses in the amount of $520,424 and $1,619,757 during the quarters ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The $1,099,193 net decrease in operating expenses during the current comparative period, is mostly due to a significant reduction in legal fees as a result of the replacement of our attorney and the elimination of corporate executive salaries. We had $159,775 and $155,144 in interest expense for the three month periods ended August 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any 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 is material to investors.
Critical Account Policies and Estimate
The Company has determined from the significant accounting policies disclosed in Note 2 of the Companys financial statements, that the following disclosures are critical accounting policies:
Proven and Probable Reserves
The definition of proven and probable reserves is set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7. Proven reserves are reserves for which a (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling and (b) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic characters is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well established. Probable reserves are reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. In addition, reserves cannot be considered proven and probable until they are supported by a feasibility study, indicating that the reserves have had the requisite geologic, technical and economic work performed and are economically and legally extractable at the time of the reserve determination.
Mine Development Costs
Mine development costs include engineering and metallurgical studies, drilling and other related costs to delineate an ore body, the removal of overburden to initially expose an ore body at open pit surface mines and the building of access ways, shafts, lateral access, drifts, ramps and other infrastructure at underground mines. Costs incurred before the mineralized material is classified as proven and probable reserves are expensed and classified as mine development costs.
Revenue Recognition Policy
Revenue will be recognized when the price is determinable, upon delivery and transfer of title to the customer and when there is a reasonable assurance of collection of the sales proceeds. The Company has not yet entered into any contractual obligation to deliver ore product or finished metals.
Item 4. Controls And Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Our management team, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act ), as of the last day of the fiscal period covered by this report, February 28, 2011.. The term disclosure controls and procedures means our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of August 31, 2011.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
During the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2011, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
None
Item 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities And Use Of Proceeds.
On or about August 2, 2011, we received $100,000 from the sale of 1,000,000 units. Each unit consists of one share of our common stock, and one half of a warrant. The conversion price of the warrant is $0.25 during an exercise period of six months. The transaction was exempt under Section 4(2) and 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated there under, including Regulations D, due to the facts that the investor wasan accredited investor, had acquired the shares for investment purposes and not with a view for re-distribution, had access to sufficient information concerning the Company, and the certificate(s) representing such shares will bear a restrictive legend.
Item 3. Default of Senior Securities.
As of August 31, 2011, the Company had $1,045,000 in face amount of convertible notes which was due and payable as of December 31, 2010, along with accrued and unpaid interest in the amount of $398,846 as of August 31, 2011. As of the date of this report, the Company has not paid the holders of these notes as required under their terms.
Item 6. Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
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| By: | /s/ Gennaro Pane |
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| Name: Gennaro Pane |
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| Date: October 20, 2011 |
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| By: | /s/ Jack Wagenti |
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| Name: Jack Wagenti |
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| Date: October 20, 2011 |
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