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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

 

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

 

For the transition period from to

 

Commission File Number 000-54576

 

RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 35-2407100
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
organization)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

175 South Main Street, Suite 900

Salt Lake City, UT 84111

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(801) 519-8500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x      No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 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 ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-Accelerated Filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller Reporting Company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ¨        No x

 

The issuer had 60,398,448 shares of common stock outstanding as of May 15, 2014.

 

 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   

  Page
   
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 2
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 3
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 4
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 5
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 15
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 24
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures 24
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION 24
Item 1. Legal Proceedings  
Item 1A. Risk Factors 24
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 24
Item 6.   Exhibits 25
SIGNATURES 26

  

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
ASSETS          
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents  $37,310   $60,395 
Restricted Cash   -    153,348 
Accounts receivables   279,801    322,604 
Deposits and prepaid expenses   390,663    77,475 
Total current assets   707,774    613,822 
           
Properties and equipment, at cost - successful efforts method:          
Proved properties   7,092,306    7,139,663 
Unproved properties   13,890,150    14,095,020 
Well and related equipment   2,013,261    1,997,913 
Accumulated depletion, depreciation and amortization   (1,239,147)   (1,224,523)
    21,756,570    22,008,073 
           
Other properties and equipment   219,231    219,231 
Accumulated depreciation   (204,789)   (203,743)
    14,442    15,488 
           
Total assets  $22,478,786   $22,637,383 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $1,969,228   $2,049,750 
Accrued expenses and other payables   2,592,909    3,104,485 
Current portion of notes payable   695,731    1,338,524 
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $74,295 and $120,264 at 3/31/14 and 12/31/13, respectively   3,669,663    1,861,386 
Capital lease obligations   79,197    135,311 
Current portion of asset retirement obligations   -    48,000 
Derivative liability   -    310,156 
Total current liabilities   9,006,728    8,847,612 
           
Long-term liabilities          
Asset retirement obligations, net of current portion   391,867    394,075 
Total long-term liabilities   391,867    394,075 
           
Total liabilities   9,398,595    9,241,687 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Stockholders' equity          
Common stock, par value $.001; 250,000,000 authorized; 52,059,975 shares and 39,906,770 shares issued and outstanding at 3/31/2014 and 12/31/2013, respectively   52,060    39,907 
Additional paid-in capital   54,425,023    51,360,380 
Accumulated deficit   (41,396,892)   (38,004,591)
Total stockholders' equity   13,080,191    13,395,696 
           
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $22,478,786   $22,637,383 

 

See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Revenues          
Oil and natural gas sales  $187,549   $212,167 
Total revenues   187,549    212,167 
           
Operating expenses          
Production expenses   138,529    219,165 
Production taxes   7,883    7,567 
Exploration   34,171    39,211 
Lease expiration   -    46,937 
Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion   101,853    80,046 
General and administrative expenses   2,218,366    1,009,773 
Asset retirement obligation expenses   -    135,614 
Total expenses   2,500,802    1,538,313 
           
Loss from operations   (2,313,253)   (1,326,146)
           
Other income (expenses)          
Gain on settlement of liabilities   33,093    29,841 
Loss on stock issuance   (642,502)   - 
Interest and finance expenses   (469,639)   (216,432)
Total other income (expenses)   (1,079,048)   (186,591)
           
Loss before income taxes   (3,392,301)   (1,512,737)
           
Income tax provision   -    (1,167)
           
Net loss  $(3,392,301)  $(1,513,904)
           
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted  $(0.07)  $(0.05)
           
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted   47,127,724    32,582,255 

 

See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net loss  $(3,392,301)  $(1,513,904)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
           
Depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion   101,853    80,046 
Asset retirement obligation release on plugged wells   -    (39,000)
Gain on settlement of liabilities   -    (29,841)
Loss on stock issuance   642,502    - 
Capitalized interest on notes payable   -    95 
Amortization of pre-paid interest   -    6,164 
Lease expirations   -    46,937 
Amortization of debt discounts   120,279    3,451 
Issuance of common stock, options and warrants for services and other expenses   1,555,428    234,886 
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivables   (2,197)   (2,449)
Decrease (increase) in deposits and prepaid expenses   (313,188)   265,719 
Decrease in asset retirement obligation   (50,000)   - 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable   (16,122)   380,146 
Increase in accrued expenses and other payables   544,071    527,580 
Net cash used in operating activities   (809,675)   (40,170)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Investment in oil and gas properties, including wells and related equipment   (184,946)   (654,024)
Proceeds from sale of assets   335,434    120,000 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   150,488    (534,024)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from notes and convertible notes payable   320,200    261,794 
Payments on notes and convertible notes payable   (156,332)   (41,632)
Restricted cash for settlement of note and litigation (see NOTE 15 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS)   153,348    (9,378)
Payments on capital lease obligation   (56,114)   - 
Proceeds from issuance of warrants   -    7,378 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock - net of issuance costs   375,000    170,000 
Net cash provided by financing activities   636,102    388,162 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (23,085)   (186,032)
           
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   60,395    286,013 
           
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period  $37,310   $99,981 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid during the period for interest  $31,552   $7,531 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes  $-   $1,167 
           
Non-cash financing and investing activities:          
Capitalized oil and gas properties included in accounts payable  $-   $452,366 
Return of stock for payment of receivable  $45,000   $- 
Sale of oil and gas properties for return of common stock  $-   $25,625 
Conversion of pre-paid expenses, payables, and notes payable through issuance of common stock and warrants  $238,710   $854,872 
Conversion of payables through issuance of note payable  $1,055,467   $21,000 
Derivative liability on common stock issued  $(310,156)  $- 
Conversion of notes payable through issuance of convertible notes payable  $439,000   $- 
Amortization of plugged wells  $83,988   $- 
Capitalized asset retirement obligations  $-   $22,738 
Write down of asset retirement obligation on sold properties  $2,403   $18,839 

 

See the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1     ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

 

Richfield Oil & Gas Company (the “Company,” “Richfield” or “ROIL”) is a Nevada corporation headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah which was incorporated on April 8, 2011. The Company is engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas in the states of Kansas, Utah and Wyoming. The Company’s common stock trades on the OTCQX under the symbol “ROIL”.

 

Contemporaneously with ROIL’s incorporation, the Company merged (the “HPI Merger”) with its predecessor company, Hewitt Petroleum, Inc., a Delaware corporation which was incorporated on May 17, 2008 (“HPI”). In connection with the HPI Merger, HPI was merged out of existence and the Company assumed all of the assets and liabilities of HPI and the Company became the parent company of HPI’s two wholly owned subsidiaries, Hewitt Energy Group, Inc., a Texas corporation (“HEGINC”) and Hewitt Operating, Inc., a Utah corporation (“HOPIN”). The Plan of Merger required that all HPI common stock be exchanged on a one-for-one basis for ROIL common stock and that ROIL assume all of the liabilities of HPI as of the effective date of the HPI Merger. As a result, the Company’s historical financial statements are a continuation of the financial statements of HPI. In addition, effective March 31, 2011, HPI entered into a Stock Exchange Agreement with Freedom Oil & Gas, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Freedom”), which called for the exchange of stock in HPI for all of the outstanding stock of Freedom (the “Freedom Acquisition”). Upon completion of the Freedom Acquisition, it became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company from March 31, 2011 until June 20, 2011 when Freedom was merged into ROIL with ROIL being the surviving entity.

 

HEGINC is licensed and bonded as a Kansas operator. HOPIN is licensed and bonded as a Utah operator and as a Wyoming operator HEGINC and its subsidiary HOPIN were acquired by Hewitt Petroleum, Inc. from Hewitt Energy Group, LLC effective on January 1, 2009. On July 27, 2012, Richfield formed a new 100% owned subsidiary, HR Land Group, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (“HRL”).  HRL was organized to acquire oil and natural gas leases in Utah. On June 25, 2013 HOI Kansas Property Series, LLC, a Kansas series limited liability company (“HOIK”), was organized to hold the oil and gas leases within the State of Kansas. On August 5, 2013 HOI Utah Property Series, LLC, a Utah series limited liability company (“HOIU”), was organized to hold the oil and gas leases within the State of Utah.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, HEGINC, HOPIN, HRL, HOIK and HOIU. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in our consolidation.

 

The Company is involved in leasing, exploring and drilling in Kansas, Utah and Wyoming. The Company is participating in over 37,000 acres of leasehold, seismic surveys, and numerous drilling projects in these states.  The Company uses proven technologies and drilling and production methods it believes are efficient and environmentally sound.

 

NOTE 2     GOING CONCERN

 

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Company has incurred substantial losses from operations causing negative working capital, in that current liabilities exceed current assets, and the Company has negative operating cash flows, which raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company sustained a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of $3,392,301 and a net loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $6,799,584, and has an accumulated deficit of $41,396,892 as of March 31, 2014.

 

The Company intends to make its planned capital expenditures in order to continue its drilling programs, but does not have sufficient realized revenues or operating cash flows in order to finance these activities internally. As a result, the Company has obtained financing in order to fund its working capital and capital expenditure needs. On May 6, 2014 the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Stratex Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. a Colorado corporation (“Stratex Merger”). Upon the execution of the Stratex Merger agreement the Company entered into a $3,000,000 loan agreement with Stratex (see NOTE 16 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS).

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The Company is unable to determine if the funds obtained will be sufficient to meet its short-term needs.  The Company may seek additional funding through sales of working interest in its oil and gas properties; the issuance of debt; preferred stock; common stock; or a combination of these items. Any proceeds received from these items could provide the needed funds for continued operations and drilling programs. The Company can provide no assurance that it will be able to obtain sufficient additional financing that it needs to develop its properties and alleviate doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. If the Company is able to obtain sufficient additional financing proceeds, the Company cannot be certain that this additional financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. To the extent the Company raises additional funds by issuing equity securities; the Company’s stockholders may experience significant dilution. Any debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants that impact the Company’s ability to conduct business. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

NOTE 3     SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The financial statements included herein were prepared from the records of the Company in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and S-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, of a normal recurring nature that are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information, have been included. However, operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full year. The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K includes certain definitions and a summary of significant accounting policies and should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q. There have been no material changes to the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K.

 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of oil and gas reserves, assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis and bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Although actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, the Company believes that its estimates are reasonable. The Company’s activities are accounted for under the successful efforts method.

 

Loss Per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period (the denominator).  Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding (if dilutive) during each period.  Potential common shares include common shares to be issued related to warrants outstanding, convertible debentures, stock options, and stock pending issue under the ratchet provision.  The number of potential common shares outstanding is computed using the treasury stock method.

 

As the Company has incurred losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the potentially dilutive shares are anti-dilutive and are thus not added into the loss per share calculations. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were 22,836,139 and 2,643,510 potentially dilutive shares, respectively.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on net loss, statements of cash flows, working capital or equity previously reported.

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

Financial Instruments and Concentration of Risks

 

The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of their immediate or short-term maturities.

  

Substantially all of the Company’s accounts receivable result from oil and gas sales and joint interest billings (“JIBs”) to third parties in the oil and gas industry.  This concentration of customers and joint interest owners may impact the Company’s overall credit risk in that these entities may be similarly affected by changes in economic and other conditions. As of March 31, 2014, 54% of the accounts receivable balance resulted from four entities. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, all of the revenues resulted from producing wells in Kansas.

 

NOTE 4 OIL AND NATURAL GAS PROPERTIES

 

Divestitures for the three months ended March 31, 2014

 

In March 2014, the Company sold a 9.5% before and after payout working interest in the Liberty #1 Well and the Nephi Prospect for a total net proceeds of $335,434 in cash.

 

NOTE 5     NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes Payable consists of the following:

 

   March 31   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Note Payable, interest at 7.5% per annum, monthly payments of $1,949, due April 2014, secured by vehicle.  $4,703   $8,496 
           
Note Payable, interest at 10.0% per annum, due June 2014, secured by a 10.00% working interest in certain HUOP Freedom Trend Prospect leases.   581,327    581,327 
           
Note Payable, interest at 8.0% per annum, due on demand, unsecured.   94,701    94,701 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due on demand, secured by a 10.00% working interest in the Liberty Prospect.   -    389,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 0.0% per annum, due on demand, unsecured   15,000    15,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due on demand, secured by a 10.00% working interest in the Liberty Prospect.   -    50,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 8.0% per annum, due on demand, secured by a working interest in certain Kansas leases.   -    100,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 8.0% per annum, due on demand, secured by a working interest in certain Kansas leases.   -    100,000 
           
Total Notes Payable   695,731    1,338,524 
Less: Current Portion (includes demand notes)   (695,731)   (1,338,524)
Long-Term Portion  $-   $- 

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

NOTE 6     CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

Convertible Notes Payable consists of the following:

 

   March 31   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due on demand, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of $2.50 per common share, unsecured.  $52,560   $52,560 
           
Note Payable, interest at 10.0% per annum, due on demand, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of $2.50 per common share, secured by certain Kansas Leases and 10.00% working interest in certain Fountain Green Project Leases (see NOTE 15 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS).   216,551    369,090 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due June 2014, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of $0.262 per common share, secured by a working interest in the companies properties.   2,885,847    1,310,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due December 2014, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate of $0.60 per common share, unsecured.   150,000    150,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due on demand, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate determined by 50% of the weighted average price of the stock during the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, secured by a 10.0% working interest in the Liberty Prospect.   -    50,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due on demand, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate determined by 50% of the weighted average price of the stock during the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, secured by a 10.0% working interest in the Liberty Prospect.   -    50,000 
           
Note Payable, interest at 12.0% per annum, due on demand, convertible into common shares of the Company at a conversion rate determined by 50% of the weighted average price of the stock during the five trading days immediately preceding the conversion date, secured by a 10.0% working interest in the Liberty Prospect.   439,000    - 
           
Total Convertible Notes Payable   3,743,958    1,981,650 
Less: Unamortized Debt Discount   (74,295)   (120,264)
Less: Current Portion (includes demand notes)   (3,669,663)   (1,861,386)
Long-Term Portion  $-   $- 

 

NOTE 7    LEASE OBLIGATIONS

 

The Company currently leases certain well equipment under a capital lease agreement. The term of the capital lease is for 10 months with monthly payments of $21,000. The final payment on this lease is due in June 2014.  A previous capital lease agreement was paid off in April 2013. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the remaining capital lease obligation was $79,197 and $135,311, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, total well equipment acquired under capital leases was $333,951 and accumulated depreciation was $151,092 and $139,165, respectively.

 

Estimated annual future maturities of capital leases are as follows:

 

Years Ended December 31,  Amount 
2014  $79,197 
Thereafter   - 
Total  $79,197 

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

 

The Company leases office space in Salt Lake City, Utah (“Premises Lease”) which consists of approximately 5,482 square feet.  The Company entered into a five year and five month lease agreement effective September 1, 2013. The annualized lease obligations for the 12 month period September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014 is $67,155 with annualized lease obligations for the subsequent 4 years in the amount of $115,122. The Company has a prepaid security deposit of $11,122.  For the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Premises Lease payments were $18,599 and $27,306, respectively.  

 

The Company leases a printer, copier and fax machine. The original lease term was for 37 months beginning in March 2010 with monthly lease payments of $255. The Company entered into a new 36 month lease with new equipment commencing January 2013 with monthly payments of $654. For the three month period ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 the lease payments were $2,537 and $1,258, respectively.

 

NOTE 8      ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

 

FASB ASC 410 requires that an asset retirement obligation (“ARO”) associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset be recognized as a liability in the period in which it is incurred and becomes determinable. Under this method, when liabilities for dismantlement and abandonment costs, excluding salvage values, are initially recorded, the carrying amount of the related oil and gas properties is increased. The fair value of the ARO asset and liability is measured using expected future cash outflows discounted at the Company’s credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. Accretion of the liability is recognized each period using the interest method of allocation, and the capitalized cost is depleted using the units of production method. Should either the estimated life or the estimated abandonment costs of a property change materially upon the Company’s periodic review, a new calculation is performed using the same methodology of taking the abandonment cost and inflating it forward to its abandonment date and then discounting it back to the present using the Company’s credit-adjusted-risk-free rate. The carrying value of the asset retirement obligation is adjusted to the newly calculated value, with a corresponding offsetting adjustment to the carrying cost of the related asset.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s asset retirement obligation transactions recorded in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 410 during the three months ended March 31, 2014:  

 

   March 31, 
   2014 
Beginning asset retirement obligation, as of December 31, 2013  $442,157 
Liabilities incurred for new well placed into production   - 
Liabilities decreased for wells sold or plugged   (54,203)
Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations   2,195 
Revisions of previous estimates   - 
Ending asset retirement obligations, as of March 31, 2014  $391,867 

 

NOTE 9PREFERRED STOCK

 

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized at a par value of $0.001 per share and had no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.

 

NOTE 10COMMON STOCK

 

In January 2014, the Company issued 3,969,408 shares of common stock to unaffiliated investors and one director, Mr. Joseph P. Tate, pursuant to a ratchet provision under the terms of common stock subscription agreements and a change in conversion price approved by the board. The fair value of these shares at the time of issuance was $952,658 or $0.24 per share of which $310,156 eliminated the derivative liability and $642,502 resulted in a loss on share issuance.

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

In January 2014, The Board of Directors approved the cancellation of 3,500,000 outstanding employee stock options issued to Mr. Alan D. Gaines, our Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and the issuance to him of 4,908,532 restricted Company common stock representing 9.9% of the Company’s common shares at the time. The stock was fully vested and the fair value of the shares issued in the amount of $1,225,660 or $0.25 per share was expensed on the date of grant.

 

In January and March 2014, the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common stock to unaffiliated investors for cash of $375,000 at a price of $0.25 per share. In addition, the Company granted warrants to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.25 per share that expire in July and September 2014.

 

In January and March 2014, the Company issued 888,598 shares of common stock to unaffiliated debt holders at a contract price between $0.12 and $0.13 per share for the conversions of notes payable, accrued interest, and conversion incentives. The fair value of these shares at the time of issuance was $222,019 or $0.25 per share of which $115,477 was expensed on the date of issuance as a result of the conversions.

 

In February and March 2014, the Company issued 949,167 shares of common stock to consultants as compensation for services in the amount of $166,799 and reduction of an outstanding payable in the amount of $64,400. The shares issued were fully vested and the fair value of the shares issued in the amount of $231,199 or between $0.22 and $0.26 per share of which $166,799 was expensed on the date of grant.

 

In March 2014, a consultant returned 62,500 shares of the Company’s common stock as settlement of a receivable pursuant to 2013 agreements at a price of $45,000 or $0.72 per share which was the fair market value of the shares at the time of the agreements.

 

NOTE 11     WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK

 

As of March 31, 2014, there were 7,697,837 warrants to purchase shares of common stock outstanding and fully vested. These warrants have an exercise price between $0.25 and $5.00 per share and expire at various times between April 2014 and March 2016.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, warrants totaling 2,361,250 for shares of common stock were granted.

 

Of the total warrants granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014, 1,500,000 warrants were granted in conjunction with private placements of common stock for cash proceeds (see NOTE 10 COMMON STOCK) that have an exercise price of $0.25 per share and expire between July and September 2014.

 

The remaining 880,000 warrants granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014, were issued in conjunction with the extension of a note payable and in conjunction with the reduction of an outstanding payable. These transactions are accounted for by the Company under the provisions of FASB ASC 470 and 505. These standards require the Company to determine the fair value of the warrants.  The Company uses the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock-based payments at the date of grant.  Warrant pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility.  For warrants granted, the Company used its own stock trading history to determine the expected volatility.  Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate. 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the Company has determined the fair value of the 880,000 warrants granted to be $119,050 of which $43,971 has been expensed in the period.

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The following is the weighted average of the assumptions used in calculating the fair value of the warrants granted during the period using the Black-Scholes model:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 2014 
Fair market value  $0.23 
Exercise price  $0.33 
      
Risk free rates   0.23%
Dividend yield   0.00%
Expected volatility   166.00%
Contractual term   1.32 Years 

 

The weighted-average fair market value at the date of grant for warrants granted are as follows:

 

Fair value per warrant  $0.13528 
Total warrants granted   880,000 
Total fair value of warrants granted  $119,050 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s total warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2014:

 

           Weighted- 
           Average 
       Weighted-   Remainder 
       Average   Contractual 
   Warrants   Exercise Price   Term in Years 
             
Warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2013   5,361,587   $1.27    0.63 
Granted   2,380,000   $0.28    0.80 
Exercised   -    -    - 
Expired/Canceled   (43,750)   -    - 
Warrants outstanding as of March 31, 2014   7,697,837   $0.97    0.50 

 

NOTE 12     EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS

 

In January 2014, The Board of Directors approved the cancellation of 3,500,000 outstanding employee stock options issued to Mr. Alan D. Gaines, our Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (see NOTE 10 COMMON STOCK). As of March 31, 2014 the Company has no outstanding Employee Stock Options.

 

NOTE 13     FAIR VALUE

 

FASB ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements.  Fair value is defined under FASB ASC 820 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.  Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under FASB ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, with the first two inputs considered observable and the last input considered unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value as follows:

 

¨Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

¨Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

 

¨Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use.

 

Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The Company has two liabilities measured at fair value, the Company’s asset retirement obligation and a derivative liability in connection with a ratchet provision on certain issuances of the Company’s common stock. The Company has no assets that are measured at fair value.

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

The fair value of the Company’s asset retirement obligations are determined using discounted cash flow methodologies based on inputs that are not readily available in public markets. These estimates are derived from historical costs as well as management’s expectation of future costs environments. As there is no corroborating market activity to support the assumptions used, the Company has designated these liabilities as Level 3. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s asset retirement obligation is presented in NOTE 8 ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS.

 

The fair value of the Company’s derivative liability was determined using estimates and assumptions that are not readily available in public markets and has designated this liability as Level 3. As of March 31, 2014 the derivative liability was extinguished as the required stock was issued (see NOTE 10 COMMON STOCK). The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of our derivative liability, as of March 31, 2014:

 

Balance at December 31, 2013  $310,156 
New Derivative Liability   - 
Transfers to (from) Level 3   - 
Total (gains)/losses included in earnings   - 
Issuances  $(310,156)
Balance at March 31, 2014  $- 

 

NOTE 14     RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

A.Douglas C. Hewitt, Sr., Chief Executive Officer and a Director

 

An affiliate of Douglas C. Hewitt, Sr., Chief Executive Officer and a Director, who became our Interim Chairman of the Board on May 6, 2014 (see NOTE 16 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS) and is a party to the following transaction with the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as described below.

 

The D. Mack Trust

 

·Mr. Hewitt is the sole beneficiary of The D. Mack Trust, an irrevocable trust established by Mr. Hewitt on May 15, 2009. As of March 31, 2014, the D. Mack Trust had ORRIs ranging from 0.50% to 3.625% in 1,636 net acres leased by the Company in Kansas. The D. Mack Trust received $5,126 and $4,400 in royalties for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from the overriding royalty interests.

 

B.Joseph P. Tate, a Director

 

Joseph P. Tate became one of our directors effective March 31, 2012. Mr. Tate has entered into the following transaction with the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as described below.

 

·In January 2014, Mr. Tate received 262,821 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to a ratchet provision under the terms of common stock subscription agreements that were similar to unaffiliated investors (see NOTE 10 COMMON STOCK). The fair value of these shares at the time of issuance was $63,077 or $0.24 per share.

 

C.Alan D. Gaines, Chairman of the Board

 

Alan D. Gaines became one of our directors and Chairman of the Board effective May 6, 2013. On May 6, 2014 Mr. Gaines resigned from this position and as a director (see NOTE 16 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS). Mr. Gaines entered into the following transaction with the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as described below.

 

·In January 2014, The Board of Directors approved the cancellation of 3,500,000 outstanding employee stock options issued to Mr. Alan D. Gaines, who at the time was our Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and the issuance to him of 4,908,532 restricted Company common stock representing 9.9% of the Company’s common shares at the time. The stock was fully vested and the fair value of the shares issued in the amount of $1,225,660 or $0.25 per share was expensed on the date of grant. (see NOTE 12 EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS).

 

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 15LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

On February 1, 2012, Nostra Terra Oil & Gas Company (“NTOG”) filed an action against Richfield Oil & Gas Company, Hewitt Petroleum, Inc., Hewitt Energy Group, Inc., and Hewitt Energy Group, LLC in the Twenty-Third Judicial District Court of Russell County, Kansas. The complaint alleged that the Company defaulted on repayment obligations under a note and security agreement, dated April 13, 2011, in the principal amount of $1,300,000 and accrued interest at 10% per annum. During 2013 the Company made substantial payments towards the payment of the obligation. On February 14, 2014 the Court entered a final judgment in favor of Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company and against Richfield Oil & Gas Company and Hewitt Energy Group, Inc. in the sum of $220,849. On May 2, 2014 the Company paid the judgment in full.

 

On September 30, 2013 Roger Buller filed an action against Richfield Oil & Gas Company in the Twentieth Judicial District Court of Russell County, Kansas. The case was filed based on a claimed failure to pay a Note in full. Richfield contends that the Note has been paid in full by the issuance of Richfield Common Stock which was accepted by Mr. Buller for the payment of the Note. The action requests the sum of $50,386 plus interest. The Company believes that this claim was paid in full in September 2011 and plans on vigorously defending the action.

 

Litigation in the Ordinary Course

 

We may become involved in litigation from time to time relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of such claims would have a material effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

 

NOTE 16SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On April 15, 2014, the Company consolidated and replaced two expiring oil and gas leases with Joseph P. Tate, a director, and his spouse covering a combined 1,823 gross acres in the HUOP Freedom Trend Prospect. The initial bonus for the new lease totals $182,308 paid by the issuance of 729,232 shares of common stock valued at $0.25 per share. This bonus represents a prepayment of all delay rentals for the 10 year primary term commencing April 15, 2014. The initial bonus amount is similar to third party 10 year primary term leases obtained by the Company in the HUOP Freedom Trend Prospect during 2013.

 

On April 15, 2014, the Company issued 24,000 shares of common stock valued at $5,280 or $0.22 per share to Mr. Joseph P. Tate, who is both a director of the Company and has an ownership interest in LT Land Group, L.L.C (“LT Land”), as payment for a lease option agreement payable. In addition, the Company incurred an additional $9,000 lease option payable to LT Land The LT Land Agreement with the Company provides an one year option for the Company to purchase all leases acquired by LT Land in the Utah Overthrust Project near Fountain Green, Utah at LT Land’s cost.

 

On May 1, 2014, the Company issued 72,267 shares of common stock to an independent consultant at a conversion price of $0.23 per share for the partial settlement in the amount of $16,621 of an outstanding payable. The stock was valued at $13,008 or $0.18 per share on the date issued.

 

On May 1, 2014, the Company issued 5,836,117 shares of common stock to directors, officers and independent consultants at a conversion price of $0.25 per share for the settlement of $1,459,029 of outstanding compensation and services performed. The stock was valued at $1,063,509 or $0.18 per share on the date issued.

 

Effective May 1, 2014 the Company dissolved its subsidiary HR Land Group, LLC, a company that was dormant and had no activity.

 

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RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

On May 1, 2014 the Company entered into a new Promissory Convertible Note Agreement (“Note”) with an unaffiliated investor in the amount of $3,194,972. This Note replaces a previously issued convertible note with a balance of $2,885,847 as of March 31, 2014 along with additional loans to the Company of $309,125 made between April 1, 2014 and May 1, 2014. The Note is due June 30, 2016 with an interest rate of 12% per annum and is secured by all Company assets subject to a subordination clause. The Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.25 per share with certain timing restrictions. In addition the Company issued 3,600,000 warrants to purchase common stock at $0.25 per share that expire April 2017.

 

On May 2, 2014 the Company paid in full the final Court ordered judgment of $220,849 plus agreed costs to Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company (see NOTE15 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS).

 

On May 6, 2014, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), with Stratex Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. (“Stratex”) and Richfield Acquisition Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stratex (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of

Stratex. (See the Company’s 8-K SEC filing dated May 7, 2014 Exhibit 2.1.)

 

Also on May 6, 2014, the Company and Stratex entered into a Note and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) providing for advances of up to $3,000,000 by Stratex to the Company. Of the total amount that may be advanced under the Loan Agreement, up to $2,000,000 is available to fund those costs of the Company’s Kansas work program which are approved by Stratex, $400,000 must be used to pay certain liabilities of the Company, up to $100,000 may be used to acquire additional oil and gas leases in Utah, and the remainder may be used for general corporate purposes.  Advances made under the Loan Agreement bear interest at an annual rate of 6% and must be repaid upon the earlier of (1) November 30, 2014, (2) ten business days after the consummation of the Merger, or (3) the Company’s entry into a Superior Proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement). The obligations of Richfield and its subsidiaries under the Loan Agreement are secured by security interests and mortgages in all of their assets. (See the 8-K SEC filing dated May 7, 2014 Exhibit 10.1.)

 

On May 6, 2014, Mr. Alan D. Gaines resigned as our Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of both the Company and Stratex determined that it would be in the best interests of both companies for Mr. Gaines to resign from the Company’s Board and join the Stratex Board in order to facilitate the Merger. Upon the acceptance of Mr. Gaines resignation, the Company’s Board has elected Douglas C. Hewitt Sr. as the Interim Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hewitt currently serves as our Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Hewitt’s compensation will remain as disclosed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2014.

 

On May 2, 2014, Stratex purchased from the Company, an initial 1.5% undivided working interest in the Liberty # 1 well located in Juab County, Utah, along with certain leases covering approximately 447 mineral acres. Stratex paid $250,000 as consideration for said interest. Concurrently with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Stratex purchased an additional 1.5% undivided working interest in the same assets for an additional $250,000. By virtue of such purchase, Stratex was granted a right of first refusal to acquire from the Company, or its affiliate HOI Utah Property Series, L.L.C. - HUOP Freedom Trend Series, an undivided three percent (3.0%) of 8/8ths out of its working interest in certain deep rights pertaining to the Utah Overthrust Project near Fountain Green, Utah.

 

On May 12, 2014 the Company issued 471,785 shares of common stock valued at $117,946 or $0.25 per share to an independent consultant for partial settlement of outstanding payables.

 

On May 12, 2014, the Company paid $60,000 in cash and issued 1,205,072 shares of common stock valued at $301,268 or $0.25 per share for the partial reduction of convertible notes payable, accrued interest, extension and conversion incentives.

 

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

 

The following discussion is intended to assist in understanding our results of operations and our financial condition. Our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains additional information that should be referred to when reviewing this material. Certain statements in this discussion may be forward-looking. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in this report.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts represent management’s beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information and constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. These forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. We believe that these factors include but are not limited to the following:

 

·uncertainty regarding our ability to raise the funds necessary to pay our current liabilities and carry out our business plan;
·the continuing adequacy of our capital resources and liquidity including, but not limited to, access to borrowing capacity;
·the availability (or lack thereof) of acquisition, disposition or combination opportunities;
·domestic and global supply and demand for oil and natural gas;
·sustained or further declines in the prices we receive for oil and natural gas;
·the geologic quality of our properties with regard to, among other things, the existence of hydrocarbons in economic quantities;
·uncertainties about the estimates of our oil and natural gas reserves;
·our ability to increase our production of oil and natural gas income through exploration and development;
·our ability to successfully apply horizontal drilling techniques and tertiary recovery methods;
·the number of well locations to be drilled, the cost to drill, and the time frame within which they will be drilled;
·the effects of adverse weather on operations;
·drilling and operating risks;
·the ability of contractors to timely and adequately perform their drilling, construction, well stimulation, completion and production services;
·the availability of equipment, such as drilling rigs and related equipment and tools;
·changes in our drilling plans and related budgets;
·uncertainties associated with our legal proceedings and their outcome;
·the effects of government regulation, permitting, and other legal requirements;
·uncertainties regarding economic conditions in the United States and globally;
·difficult and adverse conditions in the domestic and global capital and credit markets; and
·other factors discussed under “Item 1A – Risk Factors”.

 

You can often identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “potential,” “projected,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements also include the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements.

 

These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding future events and business performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause industry trends or our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements.

 

Although we believe that expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We will assume no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results or changes in our expectations, except as required by law. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

 

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Overview of our Business

 

We are an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with projects in Kansas, Utah and Wyoming. The focus of our business is acquiring, retrofitting and operating or selling oil and gas assets and related production. We have three primary strategic directions:

 

·We use our research technology to identify prospective properties in Kansas that were initially developed between the 1920s and 1950s, but which may be subject to further development through the use of more modern production techniques. We refer to these properties as our “Mid-Continent Project,” which currently includes 2,106 gross (2,010 net) acres. We have identified significant oil and natural gas reserves from these early exploration properties, many of which were previously underdeveloped due to inefficient and antiquated exploration and production methods and low commodity prices. In most cases these wells were developed and left fallow by major oil and gas companies. Using current technology and methodologies, we have successfully developed both production and proved reserves within these fields, and we intend to continue to pursue this strategy in the future.

 

·We have three properties on the Utah–Wyoming Overthrust, including one property containing a well that we are in the process of refurbishing in order to place it into production. We currently own or lease 2,311 gross (1,975 net) acres on the Utah-Wyoming Overthrust, near the border between northern Utah and south-western Wyoming. We refer to these properties as our “Utah-Wyoming Overthrust Project.” We intend to conduct additional development activities with respect to our Utah-Wyoming Overthrust Project.

 

·We have conducted a limited amount of exploration for oil and natural gas reserves in the Central Utah Overthrust region, where we are participating in 33,270 gross (12,530 net) acres. We refer to these properties as our “Central Utah Overthrust Project.” We and our partners intend to conduct drilling operations, acquire additional acreage and conduct further exploration activities with respect to our Central Utah Overthrust Project.

 

Our approach to acquiring leases and developing producing properties focuses on three types of development activities:

 

·Activities involving the identification, acquisition and development of leases of property in which oil or natural gas is known to exist.

 

·Activities involving low or moderate exploration and development risk. These include leases of property where oil and natural gas has been produced in the past but there are no existing wells.

 

·Activities involving the acquisition of properties where it is reasonably believed that potential hydrocarbon values exist based on analysis involving geochemical, radiometric, gravitational and seismic data. This may include projects that have never been drilled or tested for oil and natural gas in the past.

 

We have developed a database to evaluate wells that are on record in our Kansas areas of operation. The database contains extensive well records, including information on historic production, seismic data, geological data, well depth, well logs and drilling records, and where available, handwritten driller notes concerning rock formation depths and other relevant information. This system has been developed internally from data obtained from appropriate state agencies and private organizations. The database enables us to identify potential bypassed hydrocarbons throughout the state of Kansas.

 

Through statistical modeling and data evaluation, we believe greater oil and natural gas reserves exist and can be found, measured and produced in areas where initial reserves were previously found but abandoned prior to full development. We believe that with our current technologies and systems, acquiring and developing older fields mitigates exploration risk and is a safe and predictable method of managing our business.

 

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Production History

 

The following table presents information about our produced oil volumes during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. We did not produce natural gas during these time periods. As of March 31, 2014, we were selling oil from a total of 13 gross wells (12.3 net), compared to 14 gross wells (13.3 net) as of March 31, 2013.

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Net Production:          
Oil (Bbl)   2,045    2,393 
           
Average Sales Price:          
Oil (per Bbl)  $91.71   $88.66 
           
Average Production Costs:          
Oil (per Bbl)  $67.74   $91.59 

 

Depletion of Oil and Gas Properties

 

Our depletion expense is driven by many factors, including certain costs incurred in the development of producing reserves, production levels and estimates of proved reserve quantities.  Our depletion expense totaled $28,845 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $24,248 for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 

The following table presents our depletion expenses per barrel of oil for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Depletion of Oil (per Bbl):  $14.11   $10.13 

 

Results of Operations

 

The following presents an overview of our results of operations for the three ended March 31, 2014, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

 

Average Daily Production. Our net oil production for the three months ended March 31, 2014 averaged approximately 23 Bopd after royalties compared to approximately 27 Bopd for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in production in 2014 compared to 2013 is due to the temporary shut-in of wells and other temporary well repair downtime in Kansas and Wyoming.

 

Oil Revenues. Our oil revenues decrease by $24,618, or 11.6%, from $212,167 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 to $187,549 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in revenue is due to a decrease of 348 barrels of oil produced for the three months ended March 31, 2014 over the same period in 2013, equating to a decrease of $31,917 partially offset by an $3.05 increase in the weighted average price per barrel sold for the three months ended March 31, 2014, equating to an increase of $7,299.

 

Net Loss on Earnings Per Share. We realized a net loss of $3,392,301, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share of common stock, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to a net loss of $1,513,904 or $0.05 per basic and diluted share of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The higher net loss of $1,878,397 was due mainly to the change in conversion price of shares issued relating to the ratchet provision as determined by the board, increases in our general and administrative expenses and increase interest and finance charges during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

 

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Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses were $2,500,802 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $1,538,313 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The $963,489 or 62.6% increase in operating expenses was due primarily to an increase in general and administrative expenses of $1,208,593 offset by a decrease in our asset retirement obligation in the amount of $145,474 and production expenses of $80,636.

 

Production Expenses. Our production expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $138,529 or $67.74 per barrel of oil, compared to $219,165 or $88.66 per barrel of oil, for the three months ended March 31, 2013, which represents a $80,636 or 36.8% decrease. The overall production expenses decreased due to fewer repair costs on our wells and a decrease in production. Our cost per barrel for the three months ended March 31, 2014 continues to remain above the industry averages due to our fixed costs, such as electricity, personnel and related expenses, and the cost of maintaining our 27 current non-producing wells including eight salt water disposal wells that are underutilized. We expect our fixed costs on a per barrel basis will decline as we place into production our non-producing wells.

 

Exploration Expenses. Exploration expenses decreased 12.9%, or $5,040, from $39,211 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 to $34,171 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. We have not performed a significant amount of work on our undeveloped Utah prospects.

 

Lease Expiration. Lease expirations decreased from $46,937 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 to $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was due to the unsuccessful renewal of a lease due to excessive terms requested by the landowner.

 

Depletion, Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion. We recorded depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion of $101,853 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $80,046 during the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase of 27.2% or $21,807, was mainly due to increased depreciation of $15,015 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 on our well and office equipment as a result of $633,017 in equipment additions since March 31, 2013. Depletion expense increased by $4,597 as a result of an increase in the depletion cost per barrel partially offset by a decrease in overall production volumes. The remaining increase of $2,195 is due to accretion of the discount on our asset retirement obligation.

 

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were $2,218,366 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $1,009,773 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase of $1,208,593 or 119.7%, was mainly attributable to $1,225,660 in non-cash stock compensation to one of our directors, an increase of $317,080 in compensation to employees, directors and consultants, offset by a decrease in legal and accounting fees of $264,770 and a decrease in all other expenses of $69,377 during the three months ended March 31, 2014 from the same period in 2013.

 

Asset Retirement Obligation Expense. We did not have any asset retirement obligation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 we incurred expense of $135,614. The expense in 2013 was due to the additional expense for the plugging of three wells in Kansas that exceeded the asset retirement obligation liability for those three wells. These wells had been shut-in since our purchase of the leases. They were in very poor mechanical condition that was unknown to us prior to starting our rework operations.

 

Other Income (Expenses). Total other income and expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2014 was a net expense of $1,079,048 compared to a net expense of $186,591 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 representing an increase of $892,457 or 478.3%.

 

Loss on Share Issuance. The Company incurred a loss of $642,502 on shares of common stock issued relating to the change in the conversion price of ratchet provision on certain shares of common stock that were issued in 2013. The shares associated with this ratchet provision and change in conversion price were issued in January 2014. This is a non-cash expense determined by the fair value of the additional shares issued on the date of issuance.

 

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Interest and Finance Expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we incurred interest and finances expenses of $469,639 compared to $216,432 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase of $253,207 in 2014 over 2013 is due mainly to an increase of $189,703 in interest expense mainly due to extension and conversion incentives on a convertible notes with the remaining amount of $63,504 due to interest on other notes payable.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Liquidity is a measure of a company’s ability to meet potential cash requirements. We have historically met our capital requirements through the issuance of common and preferred stock, short-term borrowings and selling working interests in our oil and natural gas properties. In the future, we expect to generate cash from sales of crude oil from production from our existing wells and new wells we intend to develop. Until cash provided by our operations is sufficient to cover our expenses and execute our development plans, we intend to continue to finance our operations through additional debt or equity financings, if available.

 

The following table summarizes our total current assets, total current liabilities and working capital deficiency as of March 31, 2014 compared to December 31, 2013:

 

   March 31   December 31, 
   2014   2013 
Current Assets  $707,774   $613,822 
Current Liabilities   9,006,728    8,847,612 
Working Capital Deficiency  $(8,298,954)  $(8,233,790)

 

Cash and cash equivalents were $37,310 as of March 31, 2014, compared to $60,395 as of December 31, 2013. Changes in the net cash provided by and (used in) our operating, investing and financing activities for the Nine months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 are set forth in the following table:

 

   Three  Months Ended   Net Cash 
   March 31,   Increase 
   2014   2013   (Decrease) 
Net cash used in operating activities  $(809,675)  $(40,170)  $(769,505)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   150,488    (534,024)   684,512 
Net cash provided by financing activities   636,102    388,162    247,940 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  $(23,085)  $(186,032)  $162,947 

 

Net cash from operating activities is derived from net loss from operations adjusted for non-cash items, changes in the balances of accounts receivables, deposits and prepaid expenses, accounts payables, accrued expenses and other payables. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we used net cash in operating activities in the amount of $809,675 compared to $40,170 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This decrease in net cash of $769,505 from 2013 to 2014 was primarily due to an increase in deposits and prepaid expenses of $578,907, a decrease in accounts payable of $358,744 offset by a net increase of $127,978 from all other operating items.

 

Net cash from investing activities is derived from the proceeds and disbursements from sales and purchases of oil and gas properties, including wells and related equipment. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had cash provided by investing activities in the amount of $150,488 compared to cash used by investing activities in the amount of $534,024 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. This increase in net cash of $684,512 was primarily due to an increase in the proceeds from sale of oil and gas assets in the amount of $215,434 as well as the purchase of fewer oil and gas properties and other equipment in the amount of $469,078.

 

Net cash from financing activities is derived from the proceeds from the issuance of equity securities and notes and convertible notes payable reduced by payments on our notes and convertible notes payable. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had an increase in net cash from financing activities of $636,102 compared to an increase in net cash of $388,162 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, resulting in an increase of $247,940 in our net cash period over period. This increase is due primarily to an increase of $263,406 in cash raised through the issuance of equity securities in 2014 from 2013; and increase in $162,726 due the release of restricted cash towards settlement of a convertible note payable, offset by the increase of $178,192 in payments on our notes payable, convertible notes payable, and capital leases.

 

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Satisfaction of our cash obligations for the next 12 months and our ability to continue as a going concern

 

Our operations do not produce significant cash flow and we rely almost exclusively on external sources of liquidity. As of March 31, 2014, we have an $8,298,954 working capital deficiency and we need additional funding to pay our current liabilities, continue as a going concern and execute our business plan. We have historically addressed working capital deficiencies through frequent private sales of stock and warrants for cash, exchanges of stock and warrants in satisfaction of liabilities or for services, issuing short- and long-term promissory notes and sales of our assets. The Company intends to make its planned capital expenditures in order to continue its drilling programs, but does not have sufficient realized revenues or operating cash flows in order to finance these activities internally. As a result, the Company has obtained financing in order to fund its working capital and capital expenditure needs. On May 6, 2014 the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Stratex Oil & Gas Holdings, Inc. a Colorado corporation (“Stratex Merger”). Upon the execution of the Stratex Merger agreement the Company entered into a $3,000,000 loan agreement with Stratex.

 

We will continue to depend on these and other external sources of liquidity for the foreseeable future. If we cannot obtain the necessary capital to pay our current liabilities, we may be subject to litigation and foreclosure proceedings. We will also need to obtain additional funding to make our planned capital expenditures. If we are unable to secure such additional funding, we will be unable to pursue our plans, we may have to cease or significantly curtail our operations, including our plans to acquire additional acreage positions and development activities. Our ability to raise additional capital is critical to our ability to continue to operate our business.

 

Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our December 31, 2013 financial statements expresses doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The report includes an explanatory paragraph stating that there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to substantial losses from operations, negative working capital, negative cash flow, and the lack of sufficient capital, as of the date the report was issued, to support our planned capital expenditures to continue our drilling programs through 2014 or later. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

We are not currently generating significant revenues, and our cash and cash equivalents will continue to be depleted by our ongoing development efforts as well as our general and administrative expenses. Until we are in a position to generate significant revenues, we will need to continue to raise additional funds to continue operating as a going concern. We may seek this additional funding through the issuance of debt, preferred stock, equity or a combination of these instruments. We may also seek to obtain financing through the sale of working interests in one or more of our projects. We cannot be certain that funding from any of these sources will be available on reasonable terms or at all. If we are unable to secure adequate funds on a timely basis on terms acceptable to us, we may have to cease or significantly curtail our operations including our plans to acquire additional acreage positions and development activities.

 

Over the next twelve months, we do not expect our existing capital and anticipated funds from operations to be sufficient to sustain our planned expansion. Consequently, we intend to seek additional capital to fund growth and expansion through equity financings, debt financings and/or credit facilities. We have no assurance that such financing will be available, and if available, the terms under which such financing would be given.

 

Our lack of significant operating history makes predictions of future operating results difficult. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in an early stage of development, particularly companies in the oil and gas exploration industry. Such risks include, but are not limited to, an evolving and unpredictable business model and the management of growth. To address these risks we must, among other things, implement and successfully execute our business and marketing strategy, continue to develop and upgrade technology and products, respond to competitive developments, and attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. We have no assurance that we will be successful in addressing such risks, and the failure to do so would have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Effects of Inflation and Pricing

 

The oil and gas industry is cyclical and the demand for goods and services by oil field companies, suppliers and others associated with the industry put significant pressure on the economic stability and pricing structure within the industry. Typically, as prices for oil and natural gas increase all other associated costs increase as well. Conversely, in a period of declining prices, associated cost declines are likely to lag and may not adjust downward in proportion to the declining prices. Material changes in prices also impact our current revenue stream, estimates of future reserves, impairment assessments of oil and natural gas properties, and values of properties in purchase and sale transactions. Material changes in prices can impact the value of oil and gas companies and their ability to raise capital, borrow money and retain personnel. While we do not currently expect business costs to materially increase, higher prices for oil and natural gas could result in increases in the costs of materials, services and personnel.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The establishment and consistent application of accounting policies is a vital component of accurately and fairly presenting our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), as well as ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing financial reporting. While there are rarely alternative methods or rules from which to select in establishing accounting and financial reporting policies, proper application often involves significant judgment regarding a given set of facts and circumstances and a complex series of decisions.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations

 

We have significant obligations to plug and abandon our oil and natural gas wells and related equipment. Liabilities for asset retirement obligations are recorded at fair value in the period incurred. The related asset value is increased by the same amount. Asset retirement costs included in the carrying amount of the related asset are subsequently allocated to expense as part of our depletion calculation.

 

Estimating future asset retirement obligations requires us to make estimates and judgments regarding timing, existence of a liability, as well as what constitutes adequate restoration. We use the present value of estimated cash flows related to our asset retirement obligations to determine the fair value. Present value calculations inherently incorporate numerous assumptions and judgments, which include the ultimate retirement and restoration costs, inflation factors, credit adjusted discount rates, timing of settlement, and changes in the legal, regulatory, environmental and political environments. To the extent future revisions to these assumptions impact the present value of our existing asset retirement obligation liability, a corresponding adjustment will be made to the carrying cost of the related asset.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids is recorded when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product is transferred to the buyer, which is usually when legal title passes to the external party. For crude oil and natural gas liquids, delivery generally occurs upon pick up at the field tank battery and natural gas delivery occurs at the pipeline delivery point. Revenue is not recognized for the production in tanks, or oil in pipelines that has not been delivered to the purchaser. Revenue is measured net of discounts and royalties. Royalties and severance taxes are incurred based on the actual price received from the sales. We use the sales method of accounting for natural gas balancing of natural gas production, and we would recognize a liability if the existing proven reserves were not adequate to cover the current imbalance situation. For all periods reported, we had no natural gas production.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have accounted for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC 718. This standard requires us to record an expense associated with the fair value of stock-based compensation over the period in which it is earned, typically the vesting period. We use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to calculate the value of options and warrants at the date of grant. Option pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected price volatility. Changes in these assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.

 

Stock Issuance

 

We record the stock-based awards issued to consultants and other external entities for goods and services at either the fair market value of the goods received or services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable, using the measurement date guidelines enumerated in FASB ASC 505.

 

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Income Taxes

 

We account for income taxes under FASB ASC 740. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Accounting standards require the consideration of a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is “more likely than not” that some component or all of the benefits of deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

The tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the consolidated financial statements only if the position is more likely than not of being sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. We have examined the tax positions taken in our tax returns and determined that there are no uncertain tax positions. As a result, we have recorded no uncertain tax liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet.

 

Oil and Gas Properties

 

We account for oil and natural gas properties by the successful efforts method. Under this method of accounting, costs relating to the acquisition and development of proved areas are capitalized when incurred. The costs of development wells are capitalized whether productive or non-productive. Leasehold acquisition costs are capitalized when incurred. If proved reserves are found on an unproved property, leasehold costs are transferred to proved properties. Exploration dry holes are charged to expense when it is determined that no commercial reserves exist. Other exploration costs, including personnel costs, geological and geophysical expenses and delay rentals for oil and natural gas leases, are charged to expense when incurred. The costs of acquiring or constructing support equipment and facilities used in oil and natural gas producing activities are capitalized. Production costs are charged to expense as incurred and are those costs incurred to operate and maintain our wells and related equipment and facilities.

 

Depletion of producing oil and natural gas properties is recorded based on units of production. Acquisition costs of proved properties are depleted on the basis of all proved reserves, developed and undeveloped, and capitalized development costs (wells and related equipment and facilities) are depleted on the basis of proved developed reserves. As more fully described below, proved reserves are estimated by our independent petroleum engineer and are subject to future revisions based on availability of additional information. Asset retirement costs are recognized when the asset is placed in service, and are depleted over proved reserves using the units of production method.

 

Oil and natural gas properties are reviewed for impairment when facts and circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. We compare net capitalized costs of proved oil and natural gas properties to estimated undiscounted future net cash flows using management’s expectations of future oil and natural gas prices. These future price scenarios reflect our estimation of future price volatility. If net capitalized costs exceed estimated undiscounted future net cash flows, the measurement of impairment is based on estimated fair value, using estimated discounted future net cash flows based on management’s expectations of future oil and natural gas prices. We have recorded no impairment on any of our properties.

 

Unproven properties that are individually significant are assessed for impairment and if considered impaired are charged to expense when such impairment is deemed to have occurred.

 

The sale of a partial interest in a proved oil and natural gas property is accounted for as normal retirement and no gain or loss is recognized as long as this treatment does not significantly affect the units-of-production depletion rate. If the units-of-production rate is significantly affected, then the sale is accounted for as the sale of an asset, and a gain or loss is recognized. The unamortized cost of the property or group of properties is apportioned to the interest sold and interest retained on the basis of the fair values of those interests. A gain or loss is recognized for all other sales of producing properties and is included in the results of operations. The sale of a partial interest in an unproved property is accounted for as a recovery of cost when substantial uncertainty exists as to recovery of the cost applicable to the interest retained. A gain on the sale is recognized to the extent the sales price exceeds the carrying amount of the unproved property. A gain or loss is recognized for all other sales of nonproducing properties and is included in the results of operations.

 

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Oil and Gas Reserves

 

The determination of depreciation, depletion and amortization expense as well as impairments that are recognized on our oil and natural gas properties are highly dependent on the estimates of the proved oil and natural gas reserves attributable to our properties. Our estimate of proved reserves is based on the quantities of oil and natural gas which geological and engineering data demonstrate, with reasonable certainty, to be recoverable in the future years from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions. The accuracy of any reserve estimate is a function of the quality of available data, engineering and geological interpretation, and judgment. For example, we must estimate the amount and timing of future operating costs, production taxes and development costs, all of which may in fact vary considerably from actual results. In addition, as the prices of oil and natural gas and cost levels change from year to year, the economics of producing our reserves may change and therefore the estimate of proved reserves may also change. Any significant variance in these assumptions could materially affect the estimated quantity and value of our reserves.

 

The information regarding present value of the future net cash flows attributable to our proved oil and natural gas reserves are estimates only and should not be construed as the current market value of the estimated oil and natural gas reserves attributable to our properties. Thus, such information includes revisions of certain reserve estimates attributable to our properties included in the prior year’s estimates. These revisions reflect additional information from subsequent activities, production history of the properties involved and any adjustments in the projected economic life of such properties resulting from changes in oil and natural gas prices. Any future downward revisions could adversely affect our financial condition, our borrowing ability, our future prospects and the value of our common stock.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements under GAAP in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates relate to proved oil and natural gas reserve volumes, certain depletion factors, future cash flows from oil and natural gas properties, estimates relating to certain oil and natural gas revenues and expenses, valuation of equity-based compensation, valuation of asset retirement obligations, estimates of future oil and natural gas commodity pricing and the valuation of deferred income taxes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

 

Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”), adopted January 3, 2012

 

We qualify as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As such, we are permitted to rely on exemptions from various reporting requirements including, but not limited to, the requirement to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002, and the requirement to submit certain executive compensation matters to shareholder advisory votes such as “say on pay” and “say on frequency.”

 

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an “emerging growth company” can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an “emerging growth company” can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Our financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.

 

We will remain an emerging growth company up to the fifth anniversary of our first registered sale of common equity securities, or until the earliest of (a) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion, (b) the date that we become a “large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter, or (c) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three-year period.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by FASB that we adopt as of the specified effective date. If not discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards, which are not yet effective, will not have a material impact on our financial statements upon adoption.

 

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We currently 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.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

As a smaller reporting company, we have elected not to provide the disclosures required by this item.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2014. Based on this evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of March 31, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in that they ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes made in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended March 31, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

On February 1, 2012, Nostra Terra Oil & Gas Company (“NTOG”) filed an action against Richfield Oil & Gas Company, Hewitt Petroleum, Inc., Hewitt Energy Group, Inc., and Hewitt Energy Group, LLC in the Twenty-Third Judicial District Court of Russell County, Kansas. The complaint alleged that the Company defaulted on repayment obligations under a note and security agreement, dated April 13, 2011, in the principal amount of $1,300,000 and accrued interest at 10% per annum. During 2013 the Company made substantial payments towards the payment of the obligation. On February 14, 2014 the Court entered a final judgment in favor of Nostra Terra Oil and Gas Company and against Richfield Oil & Gas Company and Hewitt Energy Group, Inc. in the sum of $220,849. On May 2, 2014 the Company paid the judgment in full.

 

On September 30, 2013 Roger Buller filed an action against Richfield Oil & Gas Company in the Twentieth Judicial District Court of Russell County, Kansas. The case was filed based on a claimed failure to pay a Note in full. Richfield contends that the Note has been paid in full by the issuance of Richfield Common Stock which was accepted by Mr. Buller for the payment of the Note. The action requests the sum of $50,386 plus interest. The Company believes that this claim was paid in full in September 2011 and plans on vigorously defending the action.

 

Litigation in the Ordinary Course

 

We may become involved in litigation from time to time relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that the ultimate resolution of such claims would have a material effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. However, the results of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, and an unfavorable resolution of one or more of these matters could have a material effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

As a smaller reporting company, we have elected not to provide the disclosures required by this item.

 

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

 

The following summarizes all sales of our unregistered securities during the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014. The securities listed in each of the below referenced transactions were (i) issued without registration and (ii) were issued in reliance on the private offering exemptions contained in Sections 4(2), 4(5) and/or 3(b) of the Securities Act and on Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws as a transaction not involving a public offering. No placement or underwriting fees were paid in connection with these transactions. Proceeds from the sales of these securities were used for general working capital purposes. The securities are deemed restricted securities for purposes of the Securities Act.

 

Sales of Common Stock

 

During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 12,215,705 shares of common stock to directors and unaffiliated investors at an average price of $0.25 per share for cash, compensation, reduction of payables, settlement of a ratchet provision, extinguishment or reduction of notes payable, accrued interest, extension and conversion incentives.

 

Warrant and Stock Option Issuances

 

During the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, the Company granted warrants to purchase up to 2,380,000 shares of common stock in connection with sales of stock, an extension on a convertible note and reduction of payables. The warrants have an exercise price between $0.25 and $0.50 per share, which expire between July 2014 and March 2016.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

The list of exhibits in the Exhibit Index to this quarterly report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  RICHFIELD OIL & GAS COMPANY  
       
Dated:  May 15, 2014 By: /s/ DOUGLAS C. HEWITT, SR.  
    Douglas C. Hewitt, Sr.
    Chief Executive Officer
       
Dated:  May 15, 2014 By: /s/ GLENN G. MACNEIL  
    Glenn G. MacNeil.
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit    
Number   Description
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
101.INS*   XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
101.CAL*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
     
101.DEF*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
     
101.LAB*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
     
101.PRE*   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
     
*   Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

 

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