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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K


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


For the year ended October 31, 2011


Or


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


For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

 

Commission File Number 333-171209


PRESS VENTURES, INC.

(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

 

39-2077493

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer identification no.)


1733 First Avenue NW

Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 0B2

(Address of principal executive offices)


403-648-2720

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Securities Registered Under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None


Securities Registered Under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value (Title of class)


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined by Rule 405 of the Securities Act  Yes [   ]   No [X].


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Rule 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act  Yes [   ]   No [X].


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the 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 the reporting requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [   ]



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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [   ] No [   ]

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (Section 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K/A or any amendment to this Form 10-K/A. [   ]

 

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 definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  [   ]

Accelerated filer  [   ]

Non-accelerated filer    [   ]

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company  [X]


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


State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed fiscal quarter: 2,800,000 common shares at $0.01* = $280,000. (* - last price at which the Corporation offered stock for sale under its S-1 registration statement. For purposes of this computation, all directors and executive officers of the registrant are considered to be affiliates of the registrant.


State the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 5,500,000 common shares issued and outstanding as of November 26, 2011.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE


List hereunder the following documents if incorporated by reference and the Part of the Form 10-K (e.g., Part I, Part II, etc.) into which the document is incorporated: (1) Any annual report to security holders; (2) Any proxy or information statement; and (3) Any prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) or (c) under the Securities Act of 1933.  The listed documents should be clearly described for identification purposes (e.g., annual report to security holders for fiscal year ended December 24, 1980).  None.




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TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART 1

 

Item 1 Description of Business

Item 1A Risk Factors

Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2 Properties

Item 3 Legal Proceedings

Item 4 Removed and reserved

 

Part II

 

Item 5 Market for Registrant’s Common Equity , Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Item 6 Selected Financial Data

Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk

Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Item 9A(T) Controls and Procedures

Item 9B Other Information

 

PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11 Executive Compensation

Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

 

PART IV

 

Item 14 Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Part 15 Exhibits, Financial Statements and Schedules







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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This annual report contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. Some discussions in this report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainty.


A number of important factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made in this report. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words like: “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “project” and similar expressions or words which, by their nature, refer to future events.


In some cases, you can also identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “plans”, “predicts”, “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks.


Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.


The cautions outlined made in this statement and elsewhere in this document should not be construed as complete or exhaustive.  In many cases, we cannot predict factors which could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.  Additionally, many items or factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are beyond our ability to control.  The Company will not undertake an obligation to further update or change any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.


Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. References to common shares refer to common shares in our capital stock.


In this prospectus, “Press”, “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” refer to Press Ventures, Inc., unless the context otherwise requires. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “fiscal year” refers to our fiscal year ending October 31. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “common stock” refers to shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share.





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PART I


Item 1.  Business.


Overview


Press Ventures, Inc. was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada on October 5, 2010.  The Company’s principal offices are located at 1733 First Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 0B2. Our telephone number is 403-648-2720.


The Company is a mining exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company is a mining exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has acquired a claim called Tara Property covering 462.22 hectares located in the Omineca Mining Division of British Columbia, Canada.  This property consists of one claim held by Mr. I.J. Boga (the “Trustee”) under Declaration of Trust dated October 7, 2010 in favor of the Company.  The Tara Property consists of one mineral claim and the property covers the Bull showings. We refer to this claim as the “Property” or the “Claim” throughout this Report.  We acquired the Property for the cost of $5,000. We have not yet commenced any exploration activities on the Claim other than completing a technical report.  We have not generated revenue from mining operations.


To date, we have purchased the Claim and completed a technical report on the Claim. We have not yet commenced any exploration activities on the Claim other than completing a technical report. We plan to explore for minerals on the Property. The Property may not contain any mineral reserves and funds that we spend on exploration may be lost. Even if we complete our current exploration program and are successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we will be required to expend substantial funds to bring our claim to production. Ms. Johnston, our sole officer and director, has not personally visited the Property but is relying upon her discussions with the geologist and her recommendations based upon her expertise and experience in mining operations in Western Canada.


We received our initial funding of $22,000 through the private sale of common stock to our sole officer and director who purchased 5,500,000 shares of our common stock at $0.004 per share. Our financial statements from inception (October 5, 2010) through October 31, 2011 report a accumulated deficit of $42,833. Our independent auditor has issued an audit opinion which includes a statement expressing substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The Property may not contain any mineral reserves and funds that we spend on exploration may be lost. Even if we complete an initial exploration program and are successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we will be required to raise additional and substantial funds to bring our Claim to production. Ms. Johnston, our sole officer and director, has not personally visited the Property but is relying upon her discussions with the geologist and the geologist’s recommendations based upon her expertise and experience in mining operations in Western Canada.




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Plan of Operation


About Our  Company


We are a mining exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The Company has staked a claim on certain property covering 462.22 hectares located in the Omineca Mining Division of British Columbia, Canada.  The Claim is assigned Tenure Number 776842 and is recorded in the name of Iqbal Boga. The Claim is in good standing to May 20, 2012. This property consists of one claim held by Iqbal Boga (the “Trustee”) under Declaration of Trust in favor of the Company.  We refer to this claim as the “Property” or the “Claim”. We are presently in the exploration stage at the Property.


There is no assurance that a commercially viable mineral deposit exists on our claim. We do not have any current plans to acquire interests in additional mineral properties, although we may consider such acquisitions in the future.


Exploration Plan


In October 2010, we engaged John Ostler; M.Sc., P. Geo., an independent professional mining geologist, to assess the Property for mineral occurrences. The source of information contained in this discussion is our technical report that has been included as Exhibit 99.1 in our Form S-1 registration statement.


Mineral property exploration is typically conducted in phases. We have not yet commenced the initial phase of exploration on the Property; however, our consulting geologist recommends the exploration work based on the results from the most recent phase of technical and area review. Once we have completed each phase of exploration and analyzed the results, we will make a decision as to whether we will proceed with each successive phase. Our President will make this decision based upon the recommendations of John Ostler. Our goal in exploration of the Property is to ascertain whether it possesses economic quantities of polymetallic veins. We cannot assure you that any economical mineral deposits exist on the Property until appropriate exploration work is completed. Even if we complete our proposed exploration program on the Property and we are successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we will have to spend substantial funds on further drilling and engineering studies before we will know if we have a commercially viable mineral deposit.


We do not intend to hire employees at this time. All of the work on the Property will be conducted by unaffiliated independent contractors that we will hire. The independent contractors will be responsible for surveying, geology, engineering, exploration, and excavation. The consulting geologists will evaluate the information derived from the exploration and excavation and the engineers will advise us on the economic feasibility of removing the mineralized material.




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A two-phase exploration program is recommended. The first phase comprises geological mapping and prospecting. If reasonable encouragement is generated by the results of the first-phase program, it should be followed by a second-phase program of soil survey and possibly hand-trenching.


The first phase would consist of geological mapping and prospecting. Geological mapping involves plotting previous exploration data relating to a property area on a map in order to determine the best property locations to conduct subsequent exploration work. Prospecting involves analyzing rocks on the property surface with a view to discovering indications of potential mineralization.


According to Mr. Ostler, the subdued topography of the northern part of the property area would make soil geochemical and geophysical surveys most useful during a subsequent phase of work. Also during a second phase of exploration, mineral showings that were discovered during the first phase of mapping and prospecting should be trenched and sampled.


If reasonable encouragement is generated by the results of the first-phase program, it should be followed by a second-phase program of soil survey and possibly hand-trenching.


We intend to have Mr. Ostler oversee the exploration of our Tara Property. As recommended by Mr. Ostler’s technical report, we intend to renew the Claim and commence the phase one program in May or June 2012 (due to winter weather conditions which start in early October) and expect that the program will take about one month to complete.


The first phase is estimated to cost $25,894.


After the completion of the exploration program and contingent upon favorable results from Phase 1, we will have our consulting geologist prepare a report discussing the results and conclusions of the program. If sufficient positive results are generated following the first phase, we will seek to raise additional financing to cover the costs of a second phase of exploration which is estimated to cost $109,608.


If we are unable to complete any phase of exploration because we don’t have enough money, we will cease activities until we raise more money. If we can’t or don’t raise more money, we will cease activities. If we cease activities, we have no plans for any other business activity.


Since we became a reporting company it is responsible for filing various forms with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) such as Form 10K and Form 10Qs.




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The shareholders may read and copy any material filed by us with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street N.W., Washington, DC, 20549. The shareholders may obtain information on the operations of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.   The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains information which we have filed electronically with the SEC by assessing the website using the following address:  http://www.sec.gov.   


Competition


We operate in a highly competitive industry, competing with other mining and exploration companies, and institutional and individual investors, which are actively seeking metal and mineral based exploration properties throughout the world together with the equipment, labour and materials required to exploit such properties. Many of our competitors have financial resources, staff and facilities substantially greater than ours. The principal area of competition is encountered in the financial ability to cost effectively acquire prime metal and minerals exploration prospects and then exploit such prospects. Competition for the acquisition of metal and minerals exploration properties is intense, with many properties available in a competitive bidding process in which we may lack technological information or expertise available to other bidders. Therefore, we may not be successful in acquiring and developing profitable properties in the face of this competition. No assurance can be given that a sufficient number of suitable metal and minerals exploration properties will be available for acquisition and development.


Mineral exploration regulations


Our minerals exploration activities  will be, subject to extensive foreign laws and regulations governing prospecting, development, production, exports, taxes, labor standards, occupational health, waste disposal, protection and remediation of the environment, protection of endangered and protected species, mine safety, toxic substances and other matters. Minerals exploration is also subject to risks and liabilities associated with pollution of the environment and disposal of waste products occurring as a result of mineral exploration and production. Compliance with these laws and regulations may impose substantial costs on us and will subject us to significant potential liabilities. Changes in these regulations could require us to expend significant resources to comply with new laws or regulations or changes to current requirements and could have a material adverse effect on our business operations.


Exploration and production activities are subject to certain environmental regulations which may prevent or delay the commencement or continuance of our operations. In general, our exploration and production activities are subject to certain foreign regulations, and may be subject to foreign or federal, state and local laws and regulations, relating to environmental quality and pollution control. Such laws and regulations increase the costs of these activities and may prevent or delay the commencement or continuance of a given operation.





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Minerals exploration operations are subject to comprehensive regulation which may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated causing an adverse effect on our business operations. Minerals exploration operations are subject to foreign, federal, state, and local laws relating to the protection of the environment, including laws regulating removal of natural resources from the ground and the discharge of materials into the environment. Minerals exploration operations are also subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations which seek to maintain health and safety standards by regulating the design and use of drilling methods and equipment. Various permits from government bodies are required for drilling operations to be conducted; no assurance can be given that such permits will be received. Environmental standards imposed by federal, state, or local authorities may be changed and any such changes may have material adverse effects on our activities. Moreover, compliance with such laws may cause substantial delays or require capital outlays in excess of those anticipated, thus causing an adverse effect on us. Additionally, we may be subject to liability for pollution or other environmental damages which we may elect not to insure against due to prohibitive premium costs and other reasons. As of the date of this Annual Report, we have not been required to spend any material amount on compliance with environmental regulations.

Research and development activities


No research and development expenditures have been incurred, either on our account or sponsored by customers, during the past three years.


Employees


We do not employ any persons on a full-time or on a part-time basis.


Item 1A Risk Factors


We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.


Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments


None


Item 2 Properties


We currently do not own any physical property or own any real property.  Our principal executive office is located at 1733First Avenue  NW, Calgary, Alberta.


Item 3. Legal Proceedings


We know of no material, existing or pending legal proceedings against us, nor are we involved as a plaintiff in any material proceeding or pending litigation. There are no proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial shareholder, is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to us.

 

Item 4.  (REMOVED AND RESERVED)



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PART II


Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


As of October 31, 2011, our common stock is not posted for trading on any market and does not have a trading symbol.


As of October 31, 2011, the shareholders' list of our common shares showed 1 registered shareholder holding 5,500,000 shares; there are no shares held by broker-dealers. All 5,500,000 shares are owned by our officer and director, and may only be resold in compliance with Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933.


We intend to list our stock on the OTCBB. The OTCBB is a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last sale prices and volume information in over-the-counter (OTC) securities. The OTCBB is not an issuer listing service, market or exchange. Although the OTCBB does not have any listing requirements per se, to be eligible for quotation on the OTCBB, issuers must remain current in their filings with the SEC or applicable regulatory authority. Market Makers are not permitted to begin quotation of a security whose issuer does not meet this filing requirement. Securities already quoted on the OTCBB that become delinquent in their required filings will be removed following a 30 or 60 day grace period if they do not make their required filing during that time.


Holders


As of October 31, 2011, 5,500,000 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding.  There is 1 holder of our common stock and each shareholder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote.


Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of our common stock representing a majority of the voting power of our capital stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation.


Although there are no provisions in our charter or by-laws that may delay, defer or prevent a change in control, we are authorized, without shareholder approval, to issue shares of preferred stock that may contain rights or restrictions that could have this effect.





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Holders of common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that the board of directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over the common stock. Holders of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.


Dividends


We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. For the foreseeable future, we intend to retain any earnings to finance the development and expansion of our business, and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on its common stock. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon then existing conditions, including our financial condition and results of operations, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects, and other factors that the board of directors considers relevant.


Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans


We do not have any equity compensation plans and accordingly we have no securities authorized for issuance hereunder.


Purchases of equity securities by the Issuer and affiliated purchasers


There were no shares of common stock or other securities issued to the issuer or affiliated purchasers during the year ended October 31, 2011.


Common stock purchase warrants


There were no common stock purchase warrants outstanding as at October 31, 2011.


Item 6. Selected Financial Data


In addition to reading this section, you should read the financial statements section which contains all detailed financial information including our results of operations.







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Statement of Operations Information:


 

Year Ended October 31, 2011

Period from October 5, 2010 (Inception) to October 31, 2010

Period from October 5, 2010 (Inception) to October 31, 2011

Revenues

$  0

$  0

$  0

Gross profit

0

0

0

Total Operating Expenses

35,582

7,251

42,833

Net income (loss)

(35,582)

(7,251)

(39,448)

Income (loss) per share (basic and diluted)

(0.01)

(0.00)

 


Balance Sheet Information:


 

As of October 31, 2011

As of October 31, 2010

Working capital (deficit)

$  (20,833)

14,749

Total assets

552

14,749

Total liabilities

21,385

-

Accumulated Deficit

(42,833)

(7,251)

Stockholders’ equity (deficit)

(20,833)

14,749



Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


The summarized financial data set forth in the table above is derived from and should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements for the period from inception (October 5, 2010) to fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, including the notes to those financial statements which are included in this Annual Report. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our audited financial statements are stated in United States Dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


We are an exploration stage company and have not generated any revenue to date. The above table sets forth selected financial information for the periods indicated. We have incurred recurring losses to date. Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and, accordingly, do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue in operation. We are dependent upon obtaining financing to pursue exploration activities. For these reasons, there is substantial doubt that we will be able to continue as a going concern.



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We expect we will require additional capital to meet our long term operating requirements. We expect to raise additional capital through, among other things, the sale of equity or debt securities.


Results of Operations


We did not earn any revenues for the year ended October 31, 2011 and from inception on October 5, 2010 to October 31, 2011


Our net loss for fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 was $35,582 compared to a net loss of $7,251 during fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, an increase on loss of $28,331. The increase in the current year’s spending can be attributed to our Company moving forward with its business plan, namely for the Company to be quoted on the OTCBB. The costs incurred can be further subdivided into the following categories.


General and administrative expenses: We incurred $28,678 in comparison to $860 in the past year. For the period from inception to October 31, 2011, a total of $29,538 has been incurred.


Mineral property costs: We incurred $6,904 in comparison to $1,391 in the past year. For the period from inception to October 31, 2011, a total of 8,295 have been incurred. . This category will vary from year to year dependent on the exploration activities of the Company.


Research and development: We have not incurred any expenses for research and development since inception.


Compensation: No compensation costs were incurred since inception.


Income tax provision: As a result of operating losses, there has been no provision for the payment of income taxes from the date of inception.


Liquidity and Capital Resources


As at October 31, 2011, we had a cash balance of $552.  


We do not anticipate generating any revenue for the foreseeable future. Other than the shares offered during the year ended October 31, 2011, no other source of capital has been has been identified or sought. If we experience a shortfall in operating capital, our director and her associates have verbally agreed to advance the Company to a maximum of $15,000.


When additional funds become required, the additional funding will come from equity financing from the sale of our common stock. If we are successful in completing an equity financing, existing shareholders will experience dilution of their interest in our company.



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We do not have any financing arranged and we cannot provide investors with any assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient funding from the sale of our common stock to fund our exploration programs. In the absence of such financing, our business will fail.


Based on the nature of our business, we anticipate incurring operating losses in the foreseeable future. We base this expectation, in part, on the fact that very few mineral claims in the exploration stage ultimately develop into producing, profitable mines. Our future financial results are also uncertain due to a number of factors, some of which are outside our control. These factors include, but are not limited to:


·

our ability to raise additional funding;

·

the results of our proposed exploration programs on the mineral property; and

·

our ability to find joint venture partners for the development of our property interests


Due to our lack of operating history and present inability to generate revenues, our auditors have stated their opinion that there currently exists a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Even if we complete our current exploration program, and it is successful in identifying a mineral deposit, we will have to spend substantial funds on further drilling and engineering studies before we will know if we have a commercially viable mineral deposit or reserve.


The detailed analysis of the risk factors is disclosed our Company’s registration statement Form S-1 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Future Financings


We will require additional financing in order to enable us to proceed with our plan of operations, as discussed above. Accordingly, we will require additional financing in order to continue operations. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due. We are pursuing various alternatives to meet our immediate and long-term financial requirements.


We anticipate continuing to rely on equity sales of our common stock in order to fund our business operations. Issuances of additional shares will result in dilution to existing stockholders. There is no assurance that we will achieve any additional sales of equity securities or arrange for debt or other financing to fund our planned business activities.


We presently do not have any arrangements for additional financing and no potential lines of credit or sources of financing are currently available for the purpose of proceeding with our plan of operations.




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Contractual Obligations


As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide tabular disclosure obligations.


Going Concern Consideration


The report of our independent registered public accounting firm raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern based on the absence of an established source of revenue, recurring losses from operations, and our need for additional financing in order to fund our operations in 2012.  


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


We have no 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 stockholders.


Forward Looking Statements


The information in this quarterly report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company’s capital needs, business strategy and expectations. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks outlined from time to time, in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update these statements, or disclose any difference between its actual results and those reflected in these statements. The information constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.


Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.


As a “smaller reporting company”, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.




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We do not hold any derivative instruments and do not engage in any hedging activities. Because most of our purchases and sales will made in Indian rupees, any exchange rate change affecting the value of the in Indian rupee relative to the U.S. dollar could have an effect on our financial results as reported in U.S. dollars. If the in Indian rupee were to depreciate against the U.S. dollar, amounts reported in U.S. dollars would be correspondingly reduced. If the in Indian rupee were to appreciate against the U.S. dollar, amounts reported in U.S. dollars would be correspondingly increased.


Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data


Our financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


The Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm issued by  LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP for the audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2011 and the periods from October 5, 2010 (inception) through October 31, 2010 and 2011 is included herein immediately preceding the audited financial statements.


Our audited financial statements are included following the signature page to this Form 10K.


Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure


There were no disagreements related to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, internal controls or auditing scope or procedure during the two fiscal years and interim periods, including the interim period up through the date the relationship ended.


Item 9A(T). Controls and Procedures


We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.







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Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls over financial reporting will prevent all error and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of a control system are met. Further, any control system reflects limitations on resources and the benefits of a control system must be considered relative to its costs. These limitations also include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of a control. A design of a control system is also based upon certain assumptions about potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected.


As of October 31, 2011, the year end period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, we have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this annual report. There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 that have materially or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.


Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Management has employed a framework consistent with Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(c), to evaluate internal control over financial reporting described below. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


Management conducted an evaluation of the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2011. As a result of this assessment, management concluded that, as of October 31, 2011, our internal control over financial reporting was effective in providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.



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All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparations and presentations. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.


There were no changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the evaluation date.


Item 9B. Other Information


Not applicable





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PART III


Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance


The following individuals serve as the director and executive officer of our company as of the date of this annual report. All directors of our company hold office until the next annual meeting of our shareholders or until their successors have been elected and qualified. The executive officers of our company are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until their death, resignation or removal from office. The ages, positions held, and duration of terms of sole director and executive officer is as follows:


Name

Age

Position

Caroline Johnston  

47

President, Secretary/Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer and sole member of the Board of Directors.


The person named above has held her offices/positions since the inception of our Company and is expected to hold her offices/positions until the next annual meeting of our stockholders.


Biographical Information


Set forth below is a brief description of the background and business experience of our sole executive officer and director:





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Caroline Johnston has been President, Secretary, Treasurer, CEO, and sole Director of the Company since our incorporation on October 5, 2010. From 2002 to present, Ms. Johnston has been the Environmental Program Manager with Enform Canada where she provides environmental expertise to the training department and Enform external clients. Presently Ms. Johnston is reviewing Capital Power (Genesee Coal Mine) High Vapor Plume Ignition site for its proposed coal mine. From 1990 to 2002, Ms. Johnston was Land Use Forest Officer with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development, Government of Alberta, Canada. Ms. Johnston has received formal education in forest sciences and is a member of College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists, Canadian Institute of Forest and Canadian Land Reclamation Association. Ms. Johnston intends to devote approximately 15 hours a week to the business of the Company.


Ms. Johnston’s experience includes inspections of mining lease sites, approval and inspection of coal exploration project site and reclamation review. Ms. Johnston does not have any professional training or technical credentials in the exploration, development and operation of a mineral program. Ms. Johnston will seek professional advice from consultants who are experts in the mineral exploration business.


During the past ten years, Ms. Johnston has not been the subject of the following events:


1. Any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which Ms. Johnston was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time.


2. Any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding.


3. An order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, or any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting Ms. Johnston’s involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities.


4. Found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or the Commodity Future Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended or vacated.


Term of Office


Our directors are appointed for one-year terms to hold office until the next annual meeting of our stockholders or until removed from office in accordance with our By-Laws. Our officers are appointed by our board of directors and hold office until removed by the board.






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Board Composition


Our Bylaws provide that the Board of Directors shall consist of at least one but not more than nine members as fixed from time to time by action of the Board of Directors. Each director serves for a term that expires until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until her successor shall have been elected and qualified, or until her earlier resignation, removal from office, or death.


Committees of the Board of Directors


We do not presently have a separately constituted audit committee, compensation committee, nominating committee, executive committee or any other committees of our Board of Directors, nor do we have an audit committee “financial expert.” As such, our entire Board of Directors acts as our audit committee and handles matters related to compensation and nominations of directors.


Potential Conflicts of Interest


Since we do not have an audit or compensation committee comprised of independent directors, the functions that would have been performed by such committees are performed by our sole director, who is also our sole executive officer. Thus, there is an inherent conflict of interest.


Director Independence


As of the date of this Statement filed on Form 10K, we have no independent directors.


Our determination of independence of directors is made using the definition of “independent director” defined under NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605(a)(2) and by the regulations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, we are not at this time required to have our Board comprised of a majority of “independent directors” because we are not subject to the listing requirements of any national securities exchange or national securities association.


The Board shall undertake an annual review of the independence of all non-management Directors. To enable the Board to evaluate each non-management Director, in advance of the meeting at which the review occurs, each non-management Director shall provide the Board with full information regarding the Director’s business and other relationships with the Company, its affiliates and senior management.


Directors must inform the Board whenever there are any material changes in their circumstances or relationships that could affect their independence, including all business relationships between a Director and the Company, its affiliates, or members of senior management, whether or not such business relationships would be deemed not to be material under any of the categorical standards set forth above. Following the receipt of such information, the Board shall re-evaluate the Director's independence.




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Stockholder Communications with the Board


We have not implemented a formal policy or procedure by which our stockholders can communicate directly with our Board of Directors. Nevertheless, every effort will be made to ensure that the views of stockholders are heard by the Board of Directors and that appropriate responses are provided to stockholders in a timely manner. During the upcoming year, our Board will continue to monitor whether it would be appropriate to adopt such a process.


Significant Employees


We have no significant employees other than the sole executive officer described above.


Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings


No director, person nominated to become a director, executive officer, promoter or control person of our company has, during the last five years: (i) been convicted in or is currently subject to a pending a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); (ii) been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to any federal or state securities or banking or commodities laws including, without limitation, in any way limiting involvement in any business activity, or finding any violation with respect to such law, nor (iii) any bankruptcy petition been filed by or against the business of which such person was an executive officer or a general partner, whether at the time of the bankruptcy or for the two years prior thereto.


Stockholder Communications with the Board


We have not implemented a formal policy or procedure by which our stockholders can communicate directly with our Board of Director. Nevertheless, every effort will be made to ensure that the views of stockholders are heard by the Board of Director and that appropriate responses are provided to stockholders in a timely manner. During the upcoming year, our Board will continue to monitor whether it would be appropriate to adopt such a process.


Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock to file with the SEC initial statements of beneficial ownership, reports of changes in ownership and annual reports concerning their ownership of our common stock and other equity securities, on Forms 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Executive officers, directors and greater than 10% shareholders are required by the SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports that they file.




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Code of Ethics


We have adopted a formal written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Compliance Program for all officers, directors and senior employees.


Our Code of Ethical Conduct is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:


·

Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

·

Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that we file or submit to the Securities & Exchange Commission and in other public communications made by us;

·

Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations;

·

The prompt internal reporting to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code of violations of our Code of Ethical Conduct; and Accountability for adherence to the Code.


Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert Disclosure


The Company’s Board of Director does not have a separately designated audit committee or an “audit committee financial expert.” Audit committee functions are performed by our Board of Director. Our sole director is not deemed independent. Our sole director also holds the position as our officer.


An audit committee is responsible for: (1) selection and oversight of our independent accountant; (2) establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal controls, and auditing matters; (3) establishing procedures for the confidential, anonymous submission by our employees of concerns regarding accounting and auditing matters; (4) engaging outside advisors; and, (5) funding for the outside auditory and any outside advisors engagement by the audit committee.


We do not have an audit committee financial expert at this time due to the fact that the Company has only limited operations and no revenues.  We believe the cost related to retaining a financial expert at this time is prohibitive. Further, because of our limited operations, we believe the services of a financial expert are not warranted.


Item 11. Executive Compensation


General


Since our incorporation on October 5, 2010, we have not compensated and have no arrangements to compensate our sole officer and director Ms. Johnston for her services to us as an officer.




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The following table sets forth the compensation paid by us for the period from inception until the fiscal year ending October 31, 2011 for our sole officer and director. This information includes the dollar value of base salaries, bonus awards and number of stock options granted, and certain other compensation, if any. The compensation discussed addresses all compensation awarded to, earned by, or paid to our named executive officers.


Name and Principal Position

Year

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Stock

Awards

($)

Option

Awards

($)

All Other

Compensation

($)

Total

($)

Caroline Johnston

2011

-

-

-

-

-

-

President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director

2010

-

-

-

-

-

-


Outstanding Equity Awards at 2011 Fiscal Year-End


We do not currently have a stock option plan nor any long-term incentive plans that provide compensation intended to serve as an incentive for performance. No individual grants of stock options or other equity incentive awards have been made to our sole executive officer and director since our inception; accordingly, none were outstanding at October 31, 2011.


Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment, Change-in-Control Arrangements


There are currently no employments or other contracts or arrangements with our executive officer. There are no compensation plans or arrangements, including payments to be made by us, with respect to our sole officer or director that would result from the resignation, retirement or any other termination of such person from us. There are no arrangements for our sole director or officer that would result from a change-in-control.


Long-Term Incentive Plans and Awards


We do not have any long-term incentive plans that provide compensation intended to serve as incentive for performance. No individual grants or agreements regarding future payouts under non-stock price-based plans have been made to any executive officer or any director or any employee or consultant since our inception; accordingly, no future payouts under non-stock price-based plans or agreements have been granted or entered into or exercised by any of the officers or directors or employees or consultants since we were founded.


Compensation of Directors


The sole member of our board of directors is not compensated for her services as a director. The board has not implemented a plan to award options to any directors. There are no contractual arrangements with any member of the board of directors. We have no director's service contracts.



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Employment Contracts, Termination of Employment, Change-in-Control Arrangements


There are no employment or other contracts or arrangements with our officers or directors other than those disclosed in this report. There are no compensation plans or arrangements, including payments to be made by our Company, with respect to the officers, directors, employees or consultants that would result from the resignation, retirement or any other termination of such directors, officers, employees or consultants. There are no arrangements for directors, officers or employees that would result from a change-in-control.


Indebtedness of Directors, Senior Officers, Executive Officers and Other Management


Our director and executive officer or any associate or affiliate of our company during the last two fiscal years, is not or has been indebted to our company by way of guarantee, support agreement, letter of credit or other similar agreement or understanding currently outstanding.


Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters


On October 6, 2010, we issued an aggregate of 5,500,000 shares of our common stock to our sole officer and director, Caroline Johnston, for a purchase price of $0.004 per share or for aggregate consideration of $22,000. The shares were issued in reliance upon an exemption under Regulation S promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933. The certificate issued to Ms. Caroline Johnston contains a restrictive legend with respect to restrictions upon transfer. Ms. Caroline Johnston acquired her shares with the intent to hold the shares for investment purposes and not with a view to further resale or distribution, except as permitted under exemptions from registration requirements under applicable securities laws.


The certificate issued to Ms. Caroline Johnston contains a restrictive legend with respect to the issuance of securities pursuant to exemptions from registration requirements and the restrictions upon transfer of the securities under the Securities Act.


The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock , as of the date of this report,  for our sole officer and director.  There is no other person or group of affiliated persons, known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock. The shareholder listed below has direct ownership of her shares and possesses sole voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares. We do not have any outstanding options, warrants or other securities exercisable for or convertible into shares of our common stock.




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Name, Address and Title

Title of Class

Amount and Nature

of Beneficial Ownership

Percentage

of Class (1)

Caroline Johnston
1733 First Avenue NW

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
President, Treasurer, Secretary and Director

Common

5,500,000

100.0%

All officers & directors as
a group consisting of one person

Common

5,500,000

100.0%


(1)

The percentage of class is based on 5,500,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of the date of this prospectus.



Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence


Except as disclosed herein, no director, executive officer, shareholder holding at least 5% of shares of our common stock, or any family member thereof, had any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction, or proposed transaction since the year ended October 31, 2011, in which the amount involved in the transaction exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at the year-end for the last three completed fiscal years.


Our management is involved in other business activities and may, in the future become involved in other business opportunities. If a specific business opportunity becomes available, such persons may face a conflict in selecting between our business and their other business interests.


Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services


The aggregate fees billed for the most recently completed fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 and for fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review of the financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:


  

Year Ended

 

October 31 2011

October 31, 2010

Audit Fees

$13,010

$Nil

Audit Related Fees

Nil

Nil

Tax Fees

Nil

Nil

All Other Fees

Nil

Nil

Total

$13,010

$Nil




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Audit Fees: The aggregate fees billed by the independent accountants for the last two fiscal years are for professional services for the audit of our annual financial statements and the review of our Form 10-Q and other services that are normally provided by the accountants in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.


Audit-Related Fees: The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review for the audit or review of our annual financial statements and the review of financial statements and are not reported under the previous item, Audit Fees, was nil


Tax Fees: During the last two fiscal years there were no other fees charged by the principal accountants other than those disclosed above.


All Other Fees: During the last two fiscal years there were no other fees charged by the principal accountants other than those disclosed above.


Our board of directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by our independent auditors and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining our independent auditors’ independence.

 

 

 




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PART IV


Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules


(a) Financial Statements


(1) Financial statements for our Company are presented after the signature of this document


(b) Exhibits


Exhibit No.

Description

(3)

Articles of Incorporation and By-laws

3.1

Articles of Incorporation (1)

3.2

Bylaws (1)

(10)

Others

10.1

Audit Committee charter (1)

10.2

Code Of Business Conduct & Ethics and Compliance (1)

(31)

Section 302 Certification

31.1 *

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C.§ 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(32)

Section 906 Certification

32.1 *

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


*  Filed herewith.

(1)  Previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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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.


PRESS VENTURES, INC.
(Registrant)


Date: November 26, 2011


By: /s/ Caroline Johnston

Caroline Johnston
Principal Executive Officer
Principal Financial Officer and Director


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


PRESS VENTURES, INC.
(Registrant)


Date: November 26, 2011


By: /s/ Caroline Johnston

Caroline Johnston
Principal Executive Officer
Principal Financial Officer and Director




















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PRESS VENTURES, INC.

(An Exploration Stage Company)


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


OCTOBER 31, 2011





























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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Press Ventures, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada  


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Press Ventures, Inc. (the “Company”) as of October 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2011 and for the periods from October 5, 2010 (Inception) through October 31, 2011 and 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.


We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Press Ventures, Inc. as of October 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended October 31, 2011 and for the periods period from October 5, 2010 (Inception) through October 31, 2011 and 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered losses from operations which raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 1. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


/s/ LBB & Associates Ltd., LLP

Houston, Texas

December 9, 2011




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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Balance Sheets


 

October 31,
2011
$

October 31,
2010
$

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

Current assets

 

 

Cash

552

14,749

    Total current assets

552

14,749

    Total assets

552

14,749

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

Accounts payables and accrued liabilities

17,385

-

Related parties advances payables

4,000

-

    Total current liabilities

21,385

-

    Total liabilities

21,385

-

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock: $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 authorized,

   5,500,000 issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively

5,500

5,500

Additional paid-in capital

16,500

16,500

Deficit accumulated during the exploration stage

(42,833)

(7,251)

     Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

(20,833)

14,749

 

 

 

     Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit)

552

14,749




(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)



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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Statements of Operations


 

For the Year  Ended October 31,  2011

 

Period From October 5, 2010 (inception) to October 31, 2010

 

Period From October 5, 2010 (inception) to October 31, 2011

 

$

 

$

 

$

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

  Mineral exploration expenditures

6,904

 

1,391

 

8,295

  Impairment expense

-

 

5,000

 

5,000

  General and administrative

28,678

 

860

 

29,538

Net loss

(35,582)

 

(7,251)

 

(42,833)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

(0.01)

 

(0.00)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted

5,500,000

 

5,500,000

 

 


 

 


 


(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)



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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Statements of Cash Flows


 

For the Year  Ended October 31,
2011
$

Period From October 5, 2010 (inception) to October 31,
2010
$

Period From October 5, 2010 (inception) to October 31, 2011
$

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

Net loss

(35,582)

(7,251)

(42,833)

Adjustment to reconcile net cash used in operating activities

 

 

 

  Mineral property impairment

-

5,000

5,000

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

  Accounts payables and accrued liabilities

17,385

-

17,385

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

(18,197)

(2,251)

(20,448)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

  Mineral property acquisition

-

(5,000)

(5,000)

Net cash used in investing activities

-

(5,000)

(5,000)

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

  Proceeds from related parties advances payable

4,000

-

4,000

  Proceeds from issuance of common stock

-

22,000

22,000

Net cash provided by financing activities

4,000

22,000

26,000

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease)  in cash

(14,197)

14,749

552

 

 

 

 

Cash beginning of period

14,749

-

-

 

 

 

 

Cash end of period

552

14,749

552

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow disclosures

 

 

 

Cash paid For:

 

 

 

   Interest

  Income tax



(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements)





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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the period from October 5, 2010 (Inception) to October 31, 2011


 

Common Stock

Additional Paid-in

Deficit Accumulated During the Exploration

 

 

Number

Par Value

Capital

Stage

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, October 5, 2010 (inception)

-

$     -

$             -

$           -

$           -

Common stock issued for cash

5,500,000

5,500

16,500

-

22,000

Net loss

-

-

-

(7,251)

(7,251)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, October 31, 2010

5,500,000

5,500

16,500

(7,251)

14,749

Net loss

-

-

-

(35,582)

(35,582)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, October 31, 2011

5,500,000

$  5,500

$  16,500

$  (42,833)

$       (20,833)



 


 



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

 



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Press Ventures, Inc.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
Notes to the Financial Statements
October 31, 2011


1.  NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS


Press Ventures, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on October 5, 2010 and is a start-up, exploration stage company. The Company has acquired mineral properties located in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, but has not yet determined whether these properties contain reserves that are economically recoverable. The recoverability of costs incurred for acquisition and exploration of the properties will be dependent upon the discovery of economically recoverable reserves, confirmation of the Company’s interest in the underlying properties, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to satisfy the expenditure requirements and to complete the development of the properties and upon future profitable production or proceeds from the sale thereof.


These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has incurred a loss since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $42,833 as at October 31, 2011 and further losses are anticipated in the development of its business, raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company generating profitable operations in the future and/or obtaining the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with existing cash on hand and loans from directors and or private placement of common stock.  


2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Basis of Presentation


The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and are presented in US dollars.


Exploration Stage Company


The Company is an “exploration stage company” and is devoting its resources to establishing the new business, and its planned operations have not yet commenced, accordingly, no revenues have been earned during the period from October 5, 2010 (date of inception) to October 31, 2011.




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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Financial Statements
October 31, 2011


2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


Cash and Cash Equivalents


The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original purchase maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.


Foreign Currency Translation


The Company’s functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. Occasional transactions may occur in Canadian dollars. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rate prevailing at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at rates of exchange in effect at the date of the transaction. Average monthly rates are used to translate expenses. Gains and losses arising on translation or settlement of foreign currency denominated transactions or balances are included in the determination of net income (loss). The Company has not, to the date of these financial statements, entered into derivative instruments to offset the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.


Use of Estimates and Assumptions


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Due to the limited level of operations, the Company has not had to make material assumptions or estimates other than the assumption that the Company is a going concern.


Mineral Exploration Costs


The Company capitalizes mineral property acquisition costs and evaluates such assets for impairment on periodic basis.


When it has been determined that a mineral property can be economically developed as a result of establishing proven and probable reserves, the costs incurred to develop such property are capitalized. The capitalized costs will be amortized using the units-of-production method over the estimated life of the probable reserve.





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The beneficial owner holds the right to the claims which give him or her designated agent the right to mine and recover all of the metals contained within the surface boundaries of the lease vertically downward. In the event she were to grant another deed which is subsequently registered prior to the Company’s deed, the third party would obtain good title and the Company would have nothing.


Fair Value of Financial Instruments


The carrying amounts of cash and current liabilities approximate fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. These fair value estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Unless otherwise noted, it is management’s opinion the Company is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.


Environmental Costs


Environmental expenditures that relate to current operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. Expenditures that relate to an existing condition caused by past operations, and which do not contribute to current or future revenue generation, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when environmental assessments and/or remedial efforts are probable, and the cost can be reasonably estimated. Generally, the timing of these accruals coincides with the earlier of completion of a feasibility study or the Company’s commitments to plan of action based on the then known facts.


Income Taxes


A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carry forwards. Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the year of deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.


Basic and Diluted Loss per Share


Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period including stock options and warrants using the treasury method. Dilutive loss per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.


Stock-based Compensation


The Company records stock-based compensation is computed  using the fair value method of valuing stock options and other equity-based compensation issued. The Company has not granted any stock options since its inception. Accordingly, no stock-based compensation has been recorded.



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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Financial Statements
October 31, 2011


2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)


Start-up expenses


As a start-up company, the costs associated with start-up activities are expensed as incurred. Accordingly, startup costs associated with the Company’s formation have been included in the Company’s general and administrative expenses for the period from October 5, 2010 (date of inception) through October 31, 2011.


Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets


The Company reviews long-lived assets for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the review indicates that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable, the potential impairment is measured based on a projected discounted cash flow method using a discount rate that is considered to be commensurate with the risk inherent in the Company’s current business model. For purposes of recognition and measurement of an impairment loss, a long-lived asset is grouped with other assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets.


Business Segments


The Company operates in one segment and therefore segments information is not presented.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


During the year ended October 31, 2011 and subsequently, the FASB has issued a number of financial accounting standards, none of which did or are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.


3.  MINERAL INTEREST


Tara Mineral Property, British Columbia, Canada


In October 2010, the Company acquired 100% undivided right, title and interest in a mineral property called ‘‘Tara Property’’ located in the province of British Columbia, Canada for a purchase of $5,000.  Mr. Boga, a business associate of the Company’s president, holds the property on behalf of the Company. The Company has incurred $8,295 of exploration expenditures as of October 31, 2011. As at October 31, 2010 the Company wrote off the mineral property acquisition costs of $5,000 due to the uncertainty of establishing proven and probable reserves.




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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Financial Statements
October 31, 2011


4.  CAPITAL STOCK


The total number of common shares authorized that may be issued by the Company is 100,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share.


During the year ended October 31, 2010, the Company issued 5,500,000 shares of common stock for total proceeds of $22,000, no common shares were issued during the year ended October 31, 2011:


 

Number of shares

Amount

Shares issued for cash

 

 

Pursuant to issuance of common ($0.04 each) on October 6, 2010

5,500,000

$  22,000

Balance, October 31, 2011

5,500,000

$  22,000


At October 31, 2011, there were no outstanding stock options or warrants.


5.  INCOME TAXES


As of October 31, 2011, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $42,000 that may be available to reduce future years’ taxable income through 2031. Future tax benefits which may arise as a result of these losses have not been recognized in these financial statements, as their realization is determined not likely to occur and accordingly, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the deferred tax asset relating to these tax loss carry-forwards.


The components of the deferred tax asset, the statutory tax rate, the effective tax rate and the elected amount of the valuation allowance are indicated below (rounded to 000’s):


  

For the Year Ended  October 31, 2011

From October 5, 2010 (Inception)  to October 31, 2010

Net operating loss

$  35,000

$  7,000

Statutory tax rate

34%

34%

Refundable federal income tax attributable to current operations

12,000

2,000

Change in valuation allowance

(12,000)

(2,000)

Net refundable amount

$  -

$  -





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Press Ventures, Inc.

(An Exploration Stage Company)

Notes to the Financial Statements
October 31, 2011



5.  INCOME TAXES (Continued)


The cumulative tax effect at the expected rate of 34% of significant items comprising the net deferred tax amount is:


 

October 31, 2011

October 31, 2010

Deferred tax asset attributed to:

 

 

  Net operating loss

$  14,000

$  2,000

  Less, valuation allowance

(14,000)

(2,000)

Net deferred tax assets

$  -

$  -


The Company has provided a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets given that it is in the exploration stage and there is substantial uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to realize future tax benefits through utilization of operating loss carry forwards. The difference between the statutory tax rate and the effective tax rate results from the valuation allowance recorded during the period ending October 31, 2011.


6.  RELATED PARTIES ADVANCES PAYABLE


As at October 31, 2011 the Company owed $4,000 to associates of the Company’s management.  These advances are unsecured, payable on demand and non-interest bearing.  Our director and her associates have verbally agreed to advance the Company to a maximum of $15,000.















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