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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended November 30, 2014 | ||
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| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number 000-30368
American International Ventures, Inc.
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its charter)
Delaware |
| 22-3489463 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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15122 Tealrise Way Lithia, Florida |
| 33547 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(813) 260-2866 |
(Registrants telephone number, including area code) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the proceeding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes o 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o Smaller Reporting Company x
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) o Yes x No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of January 15, 2014, is 208,549,945 shares of Common Stock, $.00001 par value.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Item 2. Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC. (An Exploration Stage Company) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||
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| November 30, 2014 |
| May 31, 2014 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets |
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Cash | $ 3,078 |
| $ 12,862 |
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Miscellaneous receivables | 24,267 |
| 22,911 |
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Inventories | - |
| 31,228 |
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Total current assets | 27,345 |
| 67,001 |
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Fixed Assets |
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Vehicles | 172,609 |
| 150,039 |
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Mining equipment | 483,252 |
| 502,400 |
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Office furniture and equipment | 26,600 |
| 30,022 |
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Total assets | 682,461 |
| 682,461 |
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Less accumulated depreciation | 238,142 |
| 208,101 |
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Net fixed assets | 444,319 |
| 474,360 |
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Other Assets |
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Investment in securities | 6,500 |
| 5,000 |
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Mining claims | 1,161,707 |
| 1,321,707 |
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Total other assets | 1,168,207 |
| 1,326,707 |
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TOTAL ASSETS | $ 1,639,871 |
| $ 1,868,068 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities |
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Current portions of notes payable | $ 470,396 |
| $ 465,980 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 153,623 |
| 95,629 |
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Taxes payable | 80,897 |
| 70,103 |
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Advances from officers and directors | 145,000 |
| 58,000 |
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Total current liabilities | 849,916 |
| 689,712 |
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Long Term Liabilities |
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Long term portions of notes payable | 21,193 |
| 27,392 |
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Warrant liability | 27,150 |
| 135,750 |
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Total long term liabilities | 48,343 |
| 163,142 |
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Total Liabilities | 898,259 |
| 852,854 |
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Stockholders' Equity |
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Common stock - authorized, 400,000,000 shares of $.00001 par value; issued and outstanding, 208,320,044 and 206,020,044 shares, respectively | 2,083 |
| 2,060 |
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Additional paid in capital | 7,114,637 |
| 6,902,860 |
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Accumulated deficit | (6,345,471) |
| (5,871,988) |
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Total American International Ventures, Inc. stockholders equity | 771,249 |
| 1,032,932 |
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Non controlling interest | (29,637) |
| (17,718) |
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Total stockholders' equity | 741,612 |
| 1,015,214 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | $ 1,639,871 |
| $ 1,868,068 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC. (An Exploration Stage Company) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) | ||||||||
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| Three Month Periods Ended November 30, |
| Six Month Periods Ended November 30, | ||||
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| 2014 |
| 2013 |
| 2014 |
| 2013 |
Sales |
| $ 40,090 |
| $ 28,550 |
| $ 58,278 |
| $ 129,961 |
Cost of goods sold |
| 18,075 |
| 17,822 |
| 30,340 |
| 105,481 |
Gross profit |
| 22,015 |
| 10,728 |
| 27,938 |
| 24,480 |
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Administrative expenses |
| 119,238 |
| 128,726 |
| 427,807 |
| 409,539 |
Operating loss |
| (97,223) |
| (117,998) |
| (399,869) |
| (385,059) |
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Other Income and Expense: |
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Revaluation of warrants |
| 80,850 |
| 81,450 |
| 108,600 |
| 162,900 |
Loss on sale of mining rights |
| (160,000) |
| - |
| (158,500) |
| - |
Other income |
| 3,042 |
| - |
| 3,082 |
| - |
Interest expense |
| (19,028) |
| (12,897) |
| (33,707) |
| (23,239) |
Total other income (expense) |
| (95,136) |
| 68,553 |
| (80,525) |
| 139,661 |
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Net loss before taxes |
| (192,359) |
| (49,445) |
| (480,394) |
| (245,398) |
Provision for income taxes |
| (6,269) |
| - |
| 5,008 |
| - |
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Net Loss |
| (186,090) |
| (49,445) |
| (485,402) |
| (245,398) |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests |
| 3,923 |
| - |
| 11,919 |
| - |
Net loss attributable to American International Ventures, Inc. |
| $ (182,167) |
| $ (49,445) |
| $ (473,483) |
| $ 245,398 |
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Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted |
| $ - |
| $ - |
| $ - |
| $ - |
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Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding |
| 208,102,681 |
| 205,150,264 |
| 207,055,563 |
| 204,874,142 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC. (An Exploration Stage Company) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | ||||
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| Six Month Periods Ended November 30, | ||
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| 2013 |
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities: |
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Net loss |
| $ (485,402) |
| $ (245,398) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash consumed by operating activities: |
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Charges and credits not requiring cash: |
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Depreciation |
| 30,041 |
| 51,282 |
Equity items issued for services |
| 211,800 |
| 176,500 |
Loss on sale of mining claim |
| 158,500 |
| - |
Interest charge related to debt discount |
| 544 |
| 225 |
Interest expense accrued |
| - |
| 9,970 |
Revaluation of warrants |
| (108,600) |
| (162,900) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses |
| 57,994 |
| 19,493 |
Increase in miscellaneous receivables |
| (1,356) |
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Increase in taxes payable |
| 10,794 |
| - |
Decrease (increase) in inventory |
| 31,228 |
| (49,012) |
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Net cash consumed by operating activities |
| (94,457) |
| (199,840) |
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities: |
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Purchases of fixed assets |
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| (5,450) |
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Net cash consumed by investing activities |
| - |
| (5,450) |
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities: |
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Proceeds of convertible notes and related deposits |
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| 230,000 |
Proceeds of shareholder and director loans |
| 87,000 |
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Payments on notes payable |
| (2,327) |
| (5,507) |
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Net Cash provided by financing activities |
| 84,673 |
| 224,493 |
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Net change in cash |
| (9,784) |
| 19,203 |
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Cash balance, beginning of period |
| 12,862 |
| 10,442 |
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Cash balance, end of period |
| $ 3,078 |
| $ 29,645 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of American International Ventures, Inc. ("the Company") as of November 30, 2014 and for the six month periods ended November 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, such information contains all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of such periods. The results of operations for the six month period ended November 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending May 31, 2015.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in the notes to financial statements have been condensed or omitted as permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although the Company believes the disclosure is adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The accompanying unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended May 31, 2014.
2. BACKGROUND
On March 23, 2012, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with Placer Gold Prospecting, Inc. (Placer), a Company that was formed on January 25, 2012. This share exchange agreement was treated as a reverse recapitalization, under which the legal acquiree (Placer) was treated as the accounting acquirer and the equity accounts of the Company were adjusted to reflect a reorganization. Inasmuch as Placer was treated as the accounting acquirer, whenever historical financial information is presented, it is Placer information.
On May 3, 2013, the Company formed a subsidiary in Baja, California, to exploit a mining claim acquired by the subsidiary. It remained inactive until June 1, 2013 at which time it became operational, on a limited basis. A problem with the mining permit caused suspension of mining activities in May 2014. The Company is working to resolve that problem.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Cash
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
b. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Companys financial instruments, which include cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and notes payable, approximate their fair values at November 30, 2014.
c. Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during that period. During periods in which a net loss has occurred, outstanding options, warrants, and convertible notes are excluded from the calculation of weighted average number of shares outstanding as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
d. Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with current accounting guidance, which requires the use of the liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Current income taxes are based on the income that is currently taxable.
e. Marketable Securities
Marketable securities, when owned, are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recognized as increases or decreases in accumulated other comprehensive income.
f. Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method, with useful lives of seven years for mining equipment and five years for vehicles.
g. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
h. Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs when the advertisement occurs. There was no advertising expense in the three and six month periods ended November 30, 2014.
i. Segment Reporting
The Company is organized in one reporting and accountable segment.
j. Recognition of Revenue
Revenue is realized from product sales. Recognition occurs upon shipment to customers, and where the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred; the sales price is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Additional revenue from royalties is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exits; the amount due is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured.
k. Stock Based Compensation
The cost of equity instruments issued to non-employees in return for goods and services is measured by the fair value of the goods or services received or fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is the more readily determinable. The cost of employee services received in exchange for equity instruments is based on the grant date fair value of the equity instruments issued.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
l. Investments in Mining Claims
Mining claims held for development are recorded at the cost of the claims, plus related acquisition costs. These costs will be amortized when extraction begins.
m. Exploration Stage Accounting
The Company is an exploration stage company, as defined in pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Industry Guide #7 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Generally accepted accounting principles govern the recognition of revenue by an exploration stage enterprise and the accounting for costs and expenses. As an exploration stage company is also required to make additional disclosures as defined under the then current Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915, Development-Stage Entities. Additional disclosures required are that our financial statements be identified as those of an exploration stage company, and that the statements of operations, changes in changes in stockholders deficit and cash flows disclosed activity since the date of its Inception (January 21, 1998). Effective June 10, 2014, the FASB changed its regulations with respect to development stage entities and these additional disclosures are no longer required for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with the option for entities to early adopt these new provisions. The Company has elected to early adopt these provisions and consequently these additional disclosures are not included in its financial statements.
n. Mine Development Costs
Mine development costs include engineering and metallurgical studies, and other related costs to delineate an ore body, the removal of overburden to initially expose an ore body at open pit surface mines and the building of access ways, shafts, lateral access, drifts, ramps and other infrastructure at underground mines.
The definition of proven and probable reserves is set forth in SEC Industry Guide 7. Proven reserves are reserves for which (a) quantity is computed from dimensions revealed in outcrops, trenches, workings or drill holes; (b) grade and/or quality are computed from the results of detailed sampling; and (c) the sites for inspection, sampling and measurement are spaced so closely and the geologic character is so well defined that size, shape, depth and mineral content of reserves are well-established. Probable reserves are reserves for which quantity and grade and/or quality are computed from information similar to that used for proven reserves, but the sites for inspection, sampling, and measurement are farther apart or are otherwise less adequately spaced. The degree of assurance, although lower than that for proven reserves, is high enough to assume continuity between points of observation. In addition, reserves cannot be considered proven and probable until they are supported by a feasibility study, indicating that the reserves have had the requisite geologic, technical and economic work performed and are economically and legally extractable at the time of the reserve determination.
Costs incurred at a mine site before proven reserves have been established are expensed as mine development costs. At the point proven reserves have been established at a mine site, such costs will be capitalized and will be written off as depletion expense as the minerals are extracted.
As of November 30, 2014, none of the mine concessions met the requirements for proven reserves; development costs are therefore expensed.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
o. Impairment
The Company performs a review for potential impairment of long-lived assets whenever an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.
p. Foreign Currency Translation
The assets of the Mexican subsidiary are in Mexico. The Mexican subsidiary depends on the ability of the parent company to raise cash which is transferred to the subsidiary to meet its operating cash needs. Therefore, the Company's management has determined that the functional currency of the Mexican subsidiary is the US dollar. Since that is the case, the Company remeasures its subsidiary financial statements in US dollars. Any gains or losses are reflected on the Statements of Operations.
The accounts of the Mexican subsidiary are remeasured in US dollars as follows:
(a) Monetary assets and liabilities are translated based on the rates of exchange in effect at balance sheet dates.
(b) Non-monetary assets, liabilities, and equity accounts are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the times of acquisition of assets, assumption of liabilities or equity investments.
(c) Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for each period, except for charges for amortization and depreciation of non-monetary assets which are translated at the rates associated with the assets.
q. New Accounting Pronouncements
The Company does not believe the adoption of recently issued pronouncements will have a significant effect on Company results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.
4. GOING CONCERN AND LIQUIDITY
As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has experienced losses since its inception. It also had a working capital deficiency at November 30, 2014 and presently does not have sufficient resources to meet its outstanding liabilities or accomplish its objectives during the next twelve months. These factors raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue in operation.
5. DEBT OBLIGATIONS
On August 31, 2014, the Company defaulted on its obligation for $130,000 of convertible notes.
6. WARRANT LIABILITY
During the year ended May 31, 2013, the Company issued 2,715,000 warrants to an investment banker; these warrants have "full-ratchet anti-dilution protection". In accordance with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, these warrants have been classified as liabilities. They will be periodically revalued by use of a Black Sholes valuation model. Changes in the value will be recorded on the statement of operations. During the six month periods ended November 30, 2014 and 2013, the value was reduced by $108,600 and $169,500, respectively.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC.
(An Exploration Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2014
(Unaudited)
7. CAPITAL STOCK
The following is a summary of stock activity during the quarter:
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Balance May 31, 2014 | 206,020,044 |
| $6,904,920 |
Shares issued for services | 2,300,000 |
| 121,800 |
Balance November 30, 2014 | 208,320,044 |
| $7,026,720 |
8. SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
There was $19,516 cash paid for interest in the six month period ended November 30, 2014 and $3,150 paid in cash in the six month period ended November 30, 2013; there was no cash paid for income taxes during either of the six month periods.
On June 16, 2014, the Company sold its El Tule Canyon mining claim and the remainder of the Gypsy claim for 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock of the buyer; these shares were valued at $1,500, which brings to 6,500,000 the number of shares of the buyer that are owned by the Company.
9. WARRANTS
There were 2,715,000 warrants outstanding at November 30, 2014, as presented below:.
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(A) These warrants were principally issued for services. They were valued using a Black Scholes valuation model.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the six month period ended November 30, 2014, the Company issued 1,250,000 shares (valued at $72,500) to its directors. In addition, options to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock, valued at $90,000, were issued to the directors. Options to purchase the same number of shares, which had been issued to the same directors in 2012, were cancelled. The exercise price of the new options is $.07 per share; these options do not have an expiration date.
The Company received shareholder loans during the current six month period that totaled $87,000.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 9, 2014, Mr. Joshua (Simon) Shainberg was appointed president of the Company. On December 4, 2014, Mr. Shainberg resigned from that position. His resignation did not occur as a result of any disagreement with the Company over its practices, policies or procedures.
Forward Looking Statements and Cautionary Statements .
Certain of the statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes "forward looking statements." All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Form 10-Q regarding the Company's financial position, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations and capital expenditures, and other matters, are forward looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's expectations of future events. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurances that such expectations will prove to be correct. Additional statements concerning important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations ("Cautionary Statements") are disclosed in the Cautionary Statements section and elsewhere in the Companys Form 10-K for the period ended May 31, 2014. Readers are urged to refer to the section entitled Cautionary Statements and elsewhere in the Companys Form 10-K for a broader discussion of these statements, risks, and uncertainties. These risks include the Companys limited operations and lack of revenues. In addition, the Companys auditor, in his audit report for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014, has expressed a going concern opinion about the future viability of the Company. All written and oral forward looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on the Companys behalf subsequent to the date of this Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by the referenced Cautionary Statements.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
During the six month period ended November 30, 2014, the Company had revenue of $58,278, compared with revenue of $129,961 in the same period of 2013. These revenues are derived from mining activity of its subsidiary, AIVN de Mexico. During the quarter ended August 31, 2014, AIVN de Mexico stopped all pilot plant mining operations and started the application process with the government of Mexico for mining permits. Cost of goods sold consisting of mining, milling and personnel costs was $30,340 during the six month period ended November 30, 2014 and $105,481 during the same period of 2013.
Gross profit for the 2014 six month period was $27,938, compared with $24,480 in the 2013 period.
Administrative expenses for the six month period ended November 30, 2014 were $427,807 compared to $409,539 for the comparable period of 2013. Administrative expenses consist primarily of consulting fees, director awards and other services compensated with equity items. The increase in administrative costs for the current period is due principally to increases in such compensation.
The Company had an operating loss in the 2014 six month period of $399,869, compared with an operating loss of $385,059 for the comparable period in 2013. The increase is primarily due to the expense increases described above.
Interest expense in the current six month period was $33,707 compared with $23,239 in the comparable period of 2013. Interest expense accrues on outstanding debt obligations and on credit card charges, which were higher in the 2014 period.
The Company has a warrant issuance that is considered a derivative security. The Company realizes income from reductions in its liability for these warrants. The liability reduction was greater in 2013 than in 2014, causing an unfavorable change in Company income.
Net loss for the current three month period was $485,402compared with a net loss of $245,398 in the comparable period of 2013. The unfavorable change is due to factors discussed above.
Since the acquisition of Placer, our operations have focused on developing, planning and operating past producing precious metal properties and mines. Specifically, we are now a gold and silver exploration and extraction company, operating primarily in Baja California, Mexico, and Nevada. We will focus on acquiring gold and base mineral resource properties that historically produced gold and silver until 1942 when all gold production in the United States was halted due to World War II. There is no guarantee that such properties will produce gold or silver in the future or that these properties may have already been depleted, as they were previously mined.
None of our properties or claims has any proven or probable reserves and all of our activities undertaken and currently proposed are exploratory in nature.
As of November 30, 2014, the Company had a working capital deficit of $822,571, compared with a working capital deficit of $622,711 as of May 31, 2014. The increase in the working capital deficit is principally due to increases in accounts payable and officer and director advances, which occurred during the current period.
The Company has projected that its administrative overhead for the next 12 months will be approximately $185,000 which consists of accounting fees (including tax, audit and review) in the approximate amount of $45,000, legal fees in the approximate amount of $40,000, and miscellaneous expenses of $100,000. The projected legal and accounting fees relate to the Companys reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company expects to incur additional legal and accounting fees in order to effect acquisitions and share exchanges or a business combination transaction. The Company has no other capital commitments. To continue its business plan, the Company will be required to raise additional funds through the private placement of its capital stock or through debt financing to meet its ongoing corporate overhead obligations. If the Company is unable to meet its corporate overhead obligations, this will have a material adverse impact on the Company and the Company may not be able to complete its plan of operations of finding a suitable business acquisition or combination candidate.
Please refer to the Companys Form 10-K for the period ending May 31, 2014 for a discussion of other risks attendant to its proposed plan of operations of effecting a business acquisition or combination, including the occurrence of significant dilution and a change of control. Even if successful in effecting a business acquisition or combination, it is likely that numerous risks will exist with respect to the new entity and its business.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues and results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures
Significant Accounting Policies
a. Cash
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, the Company considers all short-term debt securities purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
b. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of the Companys financial instruments, which include cash equivalents, and accrued liabilities, approximate their fair values at November 30, 2014.
c. Loss (Income) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. During periods when a net loss has occurred, as was the case in the six month period ended November 30, 2014, outstanding options and warrants are excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
d. Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with current accounting guidance, which requires the use of the liability method. Accordingly, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and consideration of net operating loss carry forwards, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Current income taxes are based on the income that is currently taxable.
e. Marketable Securities
Marketable securities, when owned, are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are recognized as direct increases or decreases in accumulated other comprehensive income.
f. Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed by using accelerated methods, with useful lives of seven years for furniture and equipment and five years for computers and automobiles.
g. Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
h. Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs when the advertisement occurs. There was no advertising expense in the three and six month periods ended November 30, 2014.
i. Segment Reporting
The Company is organized in one reporting and accountable segment.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not Applicable. Smaller Reporting Companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer (one and the same person), we undertook an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure (a) that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and (b) that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the quarter ended November 30, 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.
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Smaller Reporting Companies are not required to provide the information required by this item.
Item 2. Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
There were 750,000 shares of Company common stock issued during the three month period ended August 31, 2014 as compensation to directors.
Each director is an accredited investor and agreed to hold such shares for investment purposes. In addition, the shares issued to the director contained a restricted legend. All of the securities issuances referred to above were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Act) or the rules and regulations promulgated there under, including Regulation D and Rule 701.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
None
Item 5. Other Information.
On October 9, 2014, Mr. Joshua (Simon) Shainberg was appointed president of the Company. On December 4, 2014, Mr. Shainberg resigned in such capacity. His resignation did not occur as a result of any disagreement with the Company over its practices, policies or procedures.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits Furnished.
Exhibit #31.1 Certification Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit #31.2 Certification Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit #32 Certification Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
The following exhibits contain information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL):
Exhibit #101.INS XBRL Instance Document
Exhibit #101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Schema Document
Exhibit #101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
Exhibit #101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
Exhibit #101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
Exhibit #101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL VENTURES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Jack Wagenti
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Jack Wagenti
Chairman, President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
Date: January 27, 2015