UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

[x]	ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014

 

[ ]	TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
	For the transition period from _____________ to ____________

 

Commission file number 0-54343

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada		26-3640580
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1140 Spectrum, Irvine, CA 92618

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(949) 435-0977

(Issuer’s telephone number)

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (ss. 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [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 aggregate market value of the registrant’s approximately 33,606,448 shares of common stock held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the closing sales price of such common equity as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (June 30, 2014) was $4,704,903.

 

Number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s common stock as of April 14, 2015: Common Stock:75,642,086.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act for definition of “large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company” (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

[ ] (Do not check if smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

[x]

 

Documents Incorporated By Reference: None

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

		Page
CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS		1
PART I		2
Item 1.	Description of Business	2
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	10
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	17
Item 2.	Properties	17
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	17
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	17
PART II		18
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity,  Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	18
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	20
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results  of Operations	20
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	25
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	25
Item 9.	Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	26
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	26
Item 9B.	Other Information	27
PART III		28
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	28
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	31
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	34
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	34
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	35
PART IV		36
Item 15.      Exhibits; Financial Statement Schedules		36
SIGNATURES		37

 

 

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The information contained in this Report includes some statements that are not purely historical and that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, expectations of the business environment in which we operate, perceived opportunities in the market and statements regarding our mission and vision. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. You can generally identify forward-looking statements as statements containing the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plans,” “possible,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions, or the negatives of such terms, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

 

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and forward-looking statements are expressed in good faith on the basis of management’s views and assumptions as of the time the statements are made, but there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished.

 

In addition to other factors and matters discussed elsewhere herein, the following are important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements: technological advances, impact of competition, dependence on key personnel and the need to attract new management, effectiveness of cost and marketing efforts, acceptances of products, ability to expand markets and the availability of capital or other funding on terms satisfactory to us. We disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

 

For a discussion of the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could affect our future events, developments or results, you should carefully review the “Risk Factors” set forth under “Item 1. Description of Business” below. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events, developments or results described by our forward-looking statements herein could turn to be materially different from those we discuss or imply.

PART 1

 

Item 1. Description of Business

 

Overview

 

As used herein and except as otherwise noted, the term “Company”, “it(s)”, “our”, “us”, “we” and “NWEC” shall mean New Western Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

We are an oil and gas and mineral exploration and production company with current projects located in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Montana. Our principal business is in the acquisition, exploration and development of, and production from oil, gas and mineral properties. We have a limited operating history with nominal revenues.

 

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 25, 2008. Our principal executive offices are located at 1140 Spectrum, Irvine, California 92618. Our telephone and fax numbers are (949) 435-0977 and (949) 861-3123, respectively.

 

On December 1, 2010, we formed an entity named New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation incorporated in the State of Nevada, as our wholly-owned subsidiary. New Western Texas Oil and gas Corporation started its operations in January 2011. On May 3, 2013, New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation amended its Articles of Incorporation and changed its name to New Western Gas Corporation.

 

Strategic Transactions

 

On January 22, 2015, we sold all of our leases and operations in Oklahoma to a third party independent oil company for $100,000.

 

On July 31, 2014, the Company declined to exercise its option to extend its Wellsboro Mineral Lease on property located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.

 

On September 5, 2014, we entered into agreements with Hillair Capital Partners, Ltd. (“Hillair”) and a non-affiliated third party (Purchaser”), wherein Hillair assigned all of the monies owed to it by us, in the amount of $1,040,000 (the “Debt”), to the Purchaser and then we sold two of our oil and gas leases in Wilson County, Kansas to the Purchaser in exchange for the cancellation of the Debt. The transaction resulted in the elimination of $924,000 of debt from our balance sheet and as a result, we recorded a loss of $128,168 in settlement of the Debt to Hillair as of December 31, 2014 on the sale of leases.

 

On December 23, 2014, we entered into an agreement wherein we acquired the majority control in a newly formed subsidiary jointly owned with Forward Energy LLC of Montana and named NWE Forward Energy LLC (“NEW/Forward”). NWE/Forward includes all rights, title and interest in and to Forward Energy LLC's current and future oil and gas wells, leases, and designated completion equipment license and perpetuity rights. The properties, wells and equipment are located in the Counties of Yellowstone, Golden Valley, Treasure, Musselshell and surrounding Counties of the Crooked Creek Field within South Central Montana. There are 2 re-completed discovery wells with the initial stabilized natural production of 40 Bbl./day.

 

During 2014, we completed the drilling of three oil and gas wells on our B&W Ranch lease in Chautauqua County, Kansas, pursuant to our 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 Limited Partnership. None of the wells produced enough oil or gas to make them commercially viable.

 

Subsequent Events

 

On February 15, 2015, we divested our Texas leases and operations, pursuant to a settlement of a lawsuit, wherein for exchange of the Texas properties we received back 500,000 shares of our common stock originally issued to the plaintiff.

On February 24, 2015, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Fodere Titanium Limited , a U.K based company ("Fodere") that holds the exclusive worldwide rights to extraction technologies designed in conjunction with a prominent English university that allow for the zero waste recovery of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2), high-purity vanadium (V), high carbon steel and other high-value elements from either tailings stockpiles or direct mineral deposits. The Agreement sets forth the principal terms of the transaction regarding the sale to Fodere of 5,000,000 shares of common stock of NWE, plus a 49% interest in NWE's wholly-owned subsidiary, New Western Mineral Extraction, Inc. ("NWME"), a Nevada corporation, in exchange for (a) the grant by Fodere of an exclusive license to a patent for the extraction of minerals from tailings in the United States and (b) a 10% interest in the worldwide revenues from the exploitation of the Fodere patent by Fodere, other than the United States.

 

Our Current Business

 

Our principal business strategy is to build our business through the acquisition of producing oil and natural gas wells, interests and leases. We plan to ultimately engage in the acquisition and exploration of oil and gas properties and to exploit oil and gas reserves we discover that demonstrate economic feasibility. We plan to explore new oil and natural gas wells and continue on recovery from stripper wells. A stripper well or “marginal well” is an oil well that is nearing the end of its economical life.  Oil wells are generally classified as stripper wells when they produce ten barrels per day or less for any twelve month period. We plan to acquire working interests in oil and natural gas production companies in the United States that are located in oil and gas producing areas.  We believe that there are opportunities in these areas for the development of oil and gas reserves. Such new reserves might come from the development of existing but as yet undeveloped reserves as well as from future success in exploration. We seek to add proved reserves and increase production through the use of advanced technologies, including detailed reservoir engineering analysis, drilling development wells utilizing sophisticated techniques and selectively recompleting existing wells. We also focus on reducing the operating costs associated with our properties. We believe that the properties we have acquired have significant potential and in certain cases have not been actively developed in the past.

 

Our Kansas Projects

 

B&W Ranch, Chautauqua County, Kansas

 

On December 20, 2011, we entered into an Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease with an independent third party for an oil and gas property in Kansas, referred to as the B&W Ranch (“B&W Ranch”), whereby the assignor(s) granted the rights to us to carry on geographical and other exploratory work, including core drilling, and the drilling, mining and operating for producing, and saving all of the oil and gas, including all associated hydrocarbons. The assignors agreed to transfer 90% of their rights, title, interest, and duties and obligations in the Chautauqua Lease to us for a total consideration of $75,000. We have made the $75,000 payment in full and it is reflected as our investment in oil and gas properties. We have not started any oil and gas exploration on B&W Ranch as of December 31, 2014.

 

Charles and Nancy Smith, Chautauqua County, Kansas

 

On May 11, 2012, we entered into an Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease with a third party for an oil and gas property in Kansas named as the Charles and Nancy Smith (“Smith Lease”), whereby the assignor(s) granted the rights to us to carry geographical and other exploratory work, including core drilling, and the drilling, mining and operating for, producing, and saving all of the oil and gas, including all associated hydrocarbons. The assignors agreed to transfer 90% of their rights, title, interest, and duties and obligations in the Smith Lease to us for a total consideration of $24,750. Our net revenue interest in Smith Lease was calculated at 73.125% subject to the reserved 6.25% Overriding Royalty Interest after paying of the mineral owners and other fees. We have paid the total consideration of $24,750 in full and it is reflected as our investment in oil and gas properties. We have not started any oil and gas exploration on Smith Lease as of December 31, 2014.

Lloyd and Patricia Fields, Chautauqua County, Kansas

 

On November 21, 2012, we entered into an Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease with a third party for an oil and gas property in Kansas named as the Lloyd and Patricia Fields (“Fields Lease”), whereby the assignor(s) granted the rights to us to carry geographical and other exploratory work, including core drilling, and the drilling, mining and operating for, producing, and saving all of the oil and gas, including all associated hydrocarbons on approximately 300 acres of land. The assignors agreed to transfer 100% of their rights, title, interest, and duties and obligations in the Fields Lease to us for a total consideration of $14,400. Our net revenue interest in Fields Lease was calculated at 81.25% subject to the reserved 18.75% Royalty Interest payable to the mineral owners. The lease shall remain in force for a term of three (3) years from assignment date and as long thereafter as oil, gas, casing-head gas; casing-head gasoline or any of the products covered by this lease are produced. We have paid the total consideration of $14,400 in full and it is reflected as our investment in oil and gas properties. We have not started any oil and gas exploration on Smith Lease as of December 31, 2014.

 

Rinck Oil and Gas Lease, Chautauqua County, Kansas

 

On March 7, 2013, we entered into an Assignment of Rinck Oil and Gas Lease with a third party for an oil and gas property in Kansas named as the “Rinck Lease”, whereby the assignor granted the rights to us to carry geographical and other exploratory work, including core drilling, and the drilling, mining and operating for, producing, and saving all of the oil and gas, including all associated hydrocarbons. The Rinck Lease consists of 553.4 acres of land in Chautauqua County, Kansas. The assignor agreed to transfer 100% of the assignor’s right, title and working interest in the Rinck Lease to us for a total consideration of $24,750. Our net revenue interest in the Rinck Lease was calculated at 81.25% subject to the royalty of 18.75% payable to the landowners. We have paid the total consideration of $24,750 in full and is reflected as our investment in oil and gas properties. We have not started any oil and gas exploration on the Rinck Lease as of December 31, 2014.

 

Fredonia Gas Project - Farwell, Puckett and Farwell/Eagle Leases, Wilson County, Kansas

 

On June 1, 2013, we completed the acquisition of the "Fredonia Gas Prospect" consisting of three producing gas leases, the Farwell, Eagle and Puckett leases containing approximately 1,040 contiguous acres and 9 producing gas wells all located in the heart of the Cherokee Basin in Wilson County, Kansas. The three-lease property is currently producing 7.5 Million MCF per month from 10 producing gas wells. Produced Water is disposed of into a centrally located arbuckle disposal well with plenty of capacity for future expansion. The three-lease property is located in the central portion of the Cherokee Basin Structural Province. This maturely explored basin is best known for its gas production from shallow Pennsylvanian aged Sandstone reservoirs. In the immediate prospect area, gas is produced from several pay zones of Mississippian and Pennsylvanian age at depths ranging from 600 to 1,400 feet. Both stratigraphic traps in sandstone reservoirs and structural traps in folded carbonate and clastic rocks are common producers in this area. The three-lease property covers approximately 1,040 acres located two miles east of the town of Fredonia, Kansas. The targeted gas formations for the property are located within the Fredonia and Neodesha Gas Fields. The topography of the area consists mostly of wooded areas with a few grassland pastures, sloping downward from the Fredonia plateau to river bottoms, with the Fall River to the east and the Verdigris River to the west. The prospect leases lie adjacent to Kansas State Highway 400 and are easily accessible for gas drilling, production and pipeline operations. The total purchase price was $325,000 payable $205,000 in cash and $120,000 in two promissory notes to the third parties for conveying their oil and gas interests in these leases as of December 31, 2013. The Company has recorded $203,720 in revenues from sale of gas on these leases as of December 31, 2014.

 

Productive Wells and Acreage

 

For year ended December 31, 2014, we have recorded $348,643 in oil and gas revenues from our working interest in all oil and gas wells. All of our leases are net, after payment of production costs and landowners’ royalty. The revenues came principally from our sale of oil from oil wells on our properties located in Rogers County, Oklahoma, and from sale of gas from gas wells located in Fredonia Prospect in Wilson County, Kansas.

Industry Overview

 

The market for oil and gas is dependent upon a number of factors beyond our control, which at times cannot be accurately predicted. These factors include the proximity of wells to, and the capacity of, natural gas pipelines, the extent of competitive domestic production and imports of oil and gas, the availability of other sources of energy, fluctuations in seasonal supply and demand, and governmental regulation.  In addition, there is always the possibility that new legislation may be enacted, which would impose price controls or additional excise taxes upon crude oil or natural gas, or both. Oversupplies of natural gas can be expected to recur from time to time and may result in the gas producing wells being shut-in. Imports of natural gas may adversely affect the market for domestic natural gas.

 

The market price for crude oil is significantly affected by policies adopted by the member nations of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries ("OPEC"). Members of OPEC establish prices and production quotas among themselves for petroleum products from time to time with the intent of controlling the current global supply and consequently price levels. We are unable to predict the effect, if any, that OPEC or other countries will have on the amount of, or the prices received for, crude oil and natural gas.

 

Gas prices, which were once effectively determined by government regulations, are now largely influenced by competition.  Competitors in this market include producers, gas pipelines and their affiliated marketing companies, independent marketers, and providers of alternate energy supplies, such as residual fuel oil. Changes in government regulations relating to the production, transportation and marketing of natural gas have also resulted in significant changes in the historical marketing patterns of the industry. Generally, these changes have resulted in the abandonment by many pipelines of long-term contracts for the purchase of natural gas, the development by gas producers of their own marketing programs to take advantage of new regulations requiring pipelines to transport gas for regulated fees, and an increasing tendency to rely on short-term contracts priced at spot market prices.

 

Competition

 

The oil and gas industry is highly competitive. Our competitors and potential competitors include major oil companies and independent producers of varying sizes, all of which are engaged in the acquisition of producing properties and the exploration and development of prospects. Most of our competitors have greater financial, personnel and other resources than we have. Consequently, they have greater leverage to use in acquiring prospects, hiring personnel and marketing oil and gas. Accordingly, a high degree of competition in these areas is expected to continue.

 

Governmental Regulations

 

The production and sale of oil and gas is subject to regulation by state, federal, and local authorities. In most areas there are statutory provisions regulating the production of oil and natural gas under which administrative agencies may set allowable rates of production and promulgate rules in connection with the operation and production of such wells, ascertain and determine the reasonable market demand of oil and gas, and adjust allowable rates with respect thereto. 

 

Our operations are subject to extensive and continually changing regulation because legislation affecting the oil and natural gas industry is under constant review for amendment and expansion. Many departments and agencies, both federal and state, are authorized by statute to issue and have issued rules and regulations binding on the oil and natural gas industry and its individual participants. The failure to comply with such rules and regulations can result in large penalties. The regulatory burden on this industry increases our cost of doing business and, therefore, affects our profitability. However, we do not believe that these regulations will have a significant negative impact on our operations with the acquired assets.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”) contains provisions requiring the remediation of releases of hazardous substances into the environment and imposes liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons including owners and operators of contaminated sites where the release occurred and those companies who transport, dispose of, or arrange for disposal of hazardous substances released at the sites. Under CERCLA, such persons may be subject to joint and several liabilities for the costs of cleaning up the hazardous substances that have been released into the environment, for damages to natural resources and for the costs of certain health studies. Third parties may also file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the release of hazardous substances. Although we handle hazardous substances in the ordinary course of business, we are not aware of any hazardous substance contamination for which we may be liable.

 

Management believes that we are in compliance in all material respects with the applicable environmental laws and regulations to which we are subject. We do not anticipate that compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations will have a material effect upon our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. To date, we have not been required to spend any material amount on compliance with environmental regulations. However, changes in the environmental laws and regulations, or claims for damages to persons, property, natural resources or the environment, could result in substantial costs and liabilities, and thus there can be no assurance that we will not incur significant environmental compliance costs in the future.

 

We rely on the operators of the wells to conduct development and production activities designed to comply with all applicable environmental regulations and permits. While we believe operations of our properties conform to those conditions, they remain at risk for inadvertent noncompliance, conditions beyond our control and undetected conditions resulting from activities by prior owners or operators. Our operators in Kansas maintain liability insurance that meet or exceed the amounts required for oil and gas well operators by the Kansas Corporation Commission. We do not maintain our own insurance for protection against environmental liabilities.

 

As of December 31, 2014, we did not have any estimated proved reserves. The table below sets forth the oil and gas production of the Company for the last three fiscal years.

 

		Year ended December 31,
Oil and Gas Production:		2014				2013				2012
Oil production (bbls)			2,902				710				2,008
Gas production (mcf)			65,325				30,867				—

 

 Employees  

 

As of December 31, 2014, we had 4 full time employees. We utilize various independent contractors for marketing, geology research, legal and accounting services.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below and the other information in this report, including our consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements, before you purchase any of our shares. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, could negatively impact our business, results of operations or financial condition in the future. If any of the following risks and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be adversely affected. In those cases, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

  

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

 

We have a history of losses which may continue and which may negatively impact our ability to achieve our business objectives.

 

We have incurred cumulative net losses of $8,525,719 for the period from September 25, 2008 (inception) to December 31, 2014. We cannot be assured that we can achieve or sustain profitability on a quarterly or annual basis in the future. Our operations are subject to the risks and competition inherent in the establishment of a business enterprise. There can be no assurance that future operations will be profitable. We may not achieve our business objectives and the failure to achieve such goals would have an adverse impact on us.

 

We will require additional capital to fund our future activities. If we fail to obtain additional capital, we may not be able to implement fully our business plan.

 

We are dependent on our ability to obtain financing to supplement our cash flow from operations. Historically, we have financed our business plan and operations primarily with issuances of common stock. We also require capital to fund our capital budget. Production of oil and gas will require significant capital expenditures and successful drilling operations. We will be required to meet our needs from our internally generated cash flows, debt financings and equity financings.

 

If our revenues decrease as a result of lower commodity prices, operating difficulties, declines in production or for any other reason, we may have limited ability to obtain the capital necessary to sustain our operations at current levels. We may, from time to time, need to seek additional financing. Even if additional capital is needed, we may not be able to obtain debt or equity financing on terms favorable to us, or at all. If cash generated by operations is not sufficient to meet our capital requirements, the failure to obtain additional financing could result in a curtailment of our operations relating to exploration and development of our projects, which could lead to a possible loss of properties and a decline in any oil and gas we may recover.

 

Our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, which may hinder our ability to obtain future financing.

 

In their report dated April 15, 2015, our independent registered public accounting firm stated that our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 were prepared assuming that we would continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is an issue raised as a result of recurring losses and cash used in operations since September 25, 2008 (inception). We continue to experience net operating losses. Our ability to continue as a going concern is subject to our ability to obtain necessary funding from outside sources, including obtaining additional funding from the sale of our securities. Our continued net operating losses increase the difficulty in meeting such goals, and there can be no assurances that such methods will prove successful. In addition, we most likely will need to raise monies for future development costs. Even though these development costs may be incurred over a three to five year period, we may be unable to raise the funds necessary to cover such costs.  We have raised $6,550,292 in capital since our inception in September 2008 through April 7, 2015. Therefore, there is no assurance that further capital can be raised, which if not raised, will substantially change our plans to develop any of our oil properties.

 

Oil and gas prices are volatile, and a decline in gas or oil prices could significantly affect our business, financial condition or results of operations and our ability to meet our capital expenditure requirements and financial commitments.  

 

Our revenues, profitability and cash flow depend substantially upon the prices and demand for oil and gas. The markets for these commodities are volatile, and even relatively modest drops in prices can affect significantly our financial results and impede our growth. Prices for oil and gas fluctuate widely in response to relatively minor changes in the supply and demand for oil and gas, market uncertainty and a variety of additional factors beyond our control, such as:

•	domestic and foreign supply of oil and gas;
•	price and quantity of foreign imports;
•	commodity processing, gathering and transportation availability and the availability of refining capacity;
•	domestic and foreign governmental regulations;
•	political conditions in or affecting other gas producing and oil producing countries, including the current conflicts in the Middle East and conditions in South America and Russia;
•	the ability of the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to and maintain oil price and production controls;
•	weather conditions, including unseasonably warm winter weather;
•	technological advances affecting oil and gas consumption;
•	overall United States and global economic conditions; and
•	price and availability of alternative fuels.

 

Further, gas prices and oil prices do not necessarily fluctuate in direct relationship to each other.

 

The results of higher investment in the exploration for and production of gas and other factors may cause the price of gas to drop. Lower oil and gas prices may not only cause our revenues to decrease but also may reduce the amount of oil and gas that we can produce economically. Substantial decreases in gas and oil prices would render uneconomic some or all of our drilling locations. This could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.

 

Drilling and exploring for, and producing, oil and gas are high risk activities with many uncertainties that could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

Drilling and exploration are the main methods we use to replace our hydrocarbons. However, drilling and exploration operations may not result in any increases in hydrocarbons for various reasons. Exploration activities involve numerous risks, including the risk that no commercially productive gas or oil reservoirs will be discovered. In addition, the future cost and timing of drilling, completing and producing wells is often uncertain. Furthermore, drilling operations may be curtailed, delayed or canceled as a result of a variety of factors, including:

 

•	lack of acceptable prospective acreage;
•	inadequate capital resources;
•	unexpected drilling conditions, pressure or irregularities in formations, equipment failures or accidents;
•	adverse weather conditions, including tornados;
•	unavailability or high cost of drilling rigs, equipment or labor;
•	reductions in oil and gas prices;
•	limitations in the market for oil and gas;
•	surface access restrictions;
•	title problems;
•	compliance with governmental regulations; and
•	mechanical difficulties.

 

Our decisions to purchase, explore, develop and exploit prospects or properties depend in part on data obtained through geophysical and geological analyses, production data and engineering studies, the results of which are often uncertain. Even when used and properly interpreted, 3-D seismic data and visualization techniques only assist geoscientists and geologists in identifying subsurface structures and hydrocarbon indicators. They do not allow the interpreter to know conclusively if hydrocarbons are present or producible economically. In addition, the use of 3-D seismic and other advanced technologies require greater pre-drilling expenditures than traditional drilling strategies.

  

In addition, higher oil and gas prices generally increase the demand for drilling rigs, equipment and crews and can lead to shortages of, and increasing costs for, such drilling equipment, services and personnel. Such shortages could restrict our ability to drill the wells and conduct the operations that we currently have planned. Any delay in the drilling of new wells or significant increase in drilling costs could adversely affect our ability to increase our production and reduce our revenues.

 

Our actual production, revenues and expenditures related to our oil and gas prospects are likely to differ from our internal estimates of hydrocarbons. We may experience production that is less than estimated and drilling costs that are greater than estimated. These differences may be material.

 

For business purposes, we estimate the amount of hydrocarbons available in our prospects. Petroleum engineering is a subjective process of estimating underground accumulations of oil and gas that cannot be measured in an exact manner. Estimates of economically recoverable oil and gas reserves and of future net cash flows necessarily depend upon a number of variable factors and assumptions, including:

 

•	historical production from the area compared with production from other similar producing areas;
•	the assumed effects of regulations by governmental agencies;
•	assumptions concerning future oil and gas prices; and
•	assumptions concerning future operating costs, severance and excise taxes, development costs and work over and remedial costs.

 

Because all estimates of recoverable oil and gas are to some degree subjective, each of the following items may differ materially from those assumed in estimating reserves:

 

•	the quantities of oil and gas that are ultimately recovered;
•	the production and operating costs incurred;
•	the amount and timing of future development expenditures; and
•	future oil and gas prices.

 

Estimates of proved undeveloped reserves are even less reliable than estimates of proved developed reserves.

 

Furthermore, different engineers may make different estimates of recoverable oil and gas and cash flows based on the same available data. Our actual production, revenues and expenditures will likely be different from estimates and the differences may be material. Actual future net cash flows also will be affected by factors such as:

 

•	the amount and timing of actual production;
•	supply and demand for oil and gas;
•	increases or decreases in consumption; and
•	changes in governmental regulations or taxation.

 

For the reasons above, and until more in depth reports are completed, we make no representations that we have any proved, probable or possible reserves of oil or gas.

 

Competition in the oil and gas industry is intense, and many of our competitors have resources that are greater than ours.

 

We operate in a highly competitive environment for acquiring prospects and productive properties, marketing oil and gas and securing equipment and trained personnel. Many of our competitors are major and large independent oil and gas companies that possess and employ financial, technical and personnel resources substantially greater than ours. Those companies may be able to develop and acquire more prospects and productive properties than our financial or personnel resources permit. Our ability to acquire additional prospects and discover reserves in the future will depend on our ability to evaluate and select suitable properties and consummate transactions in a highly competitive environment. Also, there is substantial competition for capital available for investment in the oil and gas industry. Larger competitors may be better able to withstand sustained periods of unsuccessful drilling and absorb the burden of changes in laws and regulations more easily than we can, which would adversely affect our competitive position. We may not be able to compete successfully in the future in acquiring prospective reserves, developing reserves, marketing hydrocarbons, attracting and retaining quality personnel and raising additional capital.

We depend on our management team and other key personnel. Accordingly, the loss of any of these individuals could adversely affect our business, financial condition and the results of operations and future growth.

 

Our success largely depends on the skills, experience and efforts of our management team. The loss of the services of one or more members of our senior management team could have a negative effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future growth. We have entered into an employment agreement with Javan Khazali, our President and Chief Executive Officer. See ITEM 11“Executive Compensation”. If he or other key personnel resign or become unable to continue in their present roles and are not adequately replaced, our business operations could be materially adversely affected. Our ability to manage our growth, if any, will require us to attract, motivate and retain additional qualified personnel. Competition for these types of personnel is intense, and we may not be successful in attracting, assimilating and retaining the personnel required to grow and operate our business profitably.

 

We are subject to complex governmental laws and regulations that may adversely affect the cost, manner or feasibility of doing business.

 

Our operations and facilities are subject to extensive federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to the exploration for, and the development, production and transportation of, oil and gas, and operating safety, and protection of the environment, including those relating to air emissions, wastewater discharges, land use, storage and disposal of wastes and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. Future laws or regulations, any adverse changes in the interpretation of existing laws and regulations or our failure to comply with existing legal requirements may harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. We may be required to make large and unanticipated capital expenditures to comply with governmental laws and regulations, such as:

 

•	price control;
•	taxation;
•	lease permit restrictions;
•	drilling bonds and other financial responsibility requirements, such as plug and abandonment bonds;
•	spacing of wells;
•	unitization and pooling of properties;
•	safety precautions; and
•	permitting requirements.

 

Under these laws and regulations, we could be liable for:

 

•	personal injuries;
•	property and natural resource damages;
•	well reclamation costs, soil and groundwater remediation costs; and
•	governmental sanctions, such as fines and penalties.

 

Our operations could be significantly delayed or curtailed, and our cost of operations could significantly increase as a result of environmental safety and other regulatory requirements or restrictions. We are unable to predict the ultimate cost of compliance with these requirements or their effect on our operations. We may be unable to obtain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals and certificates for proposed projects. Intricate and changing environmental and other regulatory requirements may require substantial expenditures to obtain and maintain permits. If a project is unable to function as planned, for example, due to costly or changing requirements or local opposition, it may create expensive delays, extended periods of non-operation or significant loss of value in a project.

 

Attempts to grow our business could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our growth effectively.

 

Because of our small size, we desire to grow rapidly in order to achieve certain economies of scale. Although there is no assurance that this rapid growth will occur, to the extent that it does occur, it will place a significant strain on our financial, technical, operational and administrative resources. As we increase our services and enlarge the number of projects we are evaluating or in which we are participating, there will be additional demands on our financial, technical and administrative resources. The failure to continue to upgrade our technical, administrative, operating and financial control systems or the occurrence of unexpected expansion difficulties, including the recruitment and retention of geoscientists and engineers, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Operating hazards, natural disasters or other interruptions of our operations could result in potential liabilities, which may not be fully covered by insurance.

 

The oil and gas business involves certain operating hazards such as: 

•	Well blowouts;
•	cratering;
•	explosions;
•	uncontrollable flows of gas, oil or well fluids;
•	Fires;
•	pollution; and
•	releases of toxic gas.

 

The occurrence of one of the above may result in injury, loss of life, suspension of operations, environmental damage and remediation and/or governmental investigations and penalties.

 

In addition, our operations in Oklahoma and Texas are especially susceptible to damage from natural disasters such as tornados and involve increased risks of personal injury, property damage and marketing interruptions. Any of these operating hazards could cause serious injuries, fatalities or property damage, which could expose us to liabilities. The payment of any of these liabilities could reduce, or even eliminate, the funds available for exploration, development, exploitation and acquisition, or could result in a loss of our properties.

 

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority sales practice requirements may also limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.

 

In addition to the “penny stock” rules referred to below, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which we refer to as FINRA, has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, the FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for shares of our common stock.

 

RISKS RELATED TO THE OWNERSHIP OF OUR SECURITIES

 

We do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future, which may reduce the return on your investment in our common stock.

 

On April 1, 2014, the Company offered to sell pursuant to a private placement, under a Regulation S offering to non-US investors only, 1,500,000 Units to raise $7,500,000. The minimum investment in this offering is for 5,000 Units for $25,000. Each Unit consists of two (2) shares of Series A 7% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share and one (1) redeemable Class F Warrant of the Company to purchase ten (10) shares of common stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock pays a 7% annual dividend for the first year ending March 31, 2015 and thereafter, a 10% dividend payable, at the option of the Company, in cash or in the Company’s common stock. Each Class F Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase, at any time until the expiration date of March 31, 2017, ten (10) shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.30 per share, subject to adjustment. The Class F Warrants are redeemable by the Company, at a redemption price of $0.05 per Warrant, upon at least 30 days’ prior written notice, commencing six months after the date of this private placement, if the average of the closing bid price of the Common Stock, as reported on the Over-The-Counter or other exchange, shall equal or exceed $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment) for ten (10) consecutive business days prior to the notice of redemption. The Units are being offered on a “best effort basis” by the Company through its officers and directors and selected finders and broker/dealers.

 

The Company has sold 127,000 Units and raised $635,000 as of December 31, 2014. The Company has issued 254,000 Series A 7% convertible Preferred Shares, par value $0.0001 per share, and warrants to purchase 2,540,000 shares of common shares at an exercise price of $0.30 per share as of December 31, 2014.

 

On September 25, 2014, the Company offered to sell pursuant to a private placement, under a Regulation S offering to non-US investors only, 400,000 Units to raise $2,000,000. The minimum investment in this offering is for 5,000 Units for $25,000. Each Unit consists of one (1) share of Series B 7% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share and one (1) redeemable Class G Warrant of the Company to purchase twenty-five (25) shares of common stock. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock pays a 7% annual dividend for the first year ending March September 30, 2015 and thereafter, a 10% dividend payable, at the option of the Company, in cash or in the Company’s common stock. Each Class G Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase, at any time until the expiration date of September 30, 2017, twenty-five (25) shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The Class G Warrants are redeemable by the Company, at a redemption price of $0.05 per Warrant, upon at least 30 days’ prior written notice, commencing six months after the date of this private placement, if the average of the closing bid price of the Common Stock, as reported on the Over-The-Counter or other exchange, shall equal or exceed $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment) for ten (10) consecutive business days prior to the notice of redemption. The Units are being offered on a “best effort basis” by the Company through its officers and directors and selected finders and broker/dealers.

 

The Company has sold 40,100 Units and raised $200,500 as of December 31, 2014. The Company has issued 40,100 Series B 7% convertible Preferred Shares, par value $0.0001 per share, and warrants to purchase 1,002,500 shares of common shares at an exercise price of $0.20 per share as of December 31, 2014. 

To date, the Company has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock and does not anticipate paying any such dividends in the foreseeable future. Payment of future dividends will depend on earnings and the capital requirements of New Western, and New Western's debt facilities and other factors considered appropriate by New Western's Executive Officers and Directors. We cannot guarantee that we will, at any time, generate sufficient profits or surplus cash that would be available for distribution as a dividend to the holders of our common stock. Our current plans are to use any profits that we may generate, if we generate any profits at all, to fund our operations. Therefore, any return on your investment would derive from an increase in the price of our stock, which may or may not occur.

 

We will need to raise additional capital and, in so doing, will further dilute the total number of shares issued and outstanding.

 

We will need to raise additional capital by issuing additional shares of common stock and will, thereby, increase the number of common shares outstanding. There can be no assurance that this additional capital will be available and, if the capital is available at all, that it will be available on terms acceptable to us. The issuances of additional equity securities by New Western may result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of its current security holders. Alternatively, we may have to borrow large sums, and assume debt obligations that require us to make substantial interest and capital payments. If we are able to raise additional capital, we cannot assure that it will be on terms that enhance the value of our common shares. If we are unable to obtain financing in the amounts and on terms deemed acceptable, the business and future success will almost certainly be adversely affected.

 

The regulation of “Penny” stocks by the SEC and FINRA may discourage the tradability of our common stock.

 

We are a "penny stock" company. Our securities are subject to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that imposes special sales practice requirements upon broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than established customers or accredited investors. For purposes of the rule, the phrase "accredited investors" means, in general terms, institutions with assets in excess of $5,000,000, or individuals having a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or having an annual income that exceeds $200,000 (or that, when combined with a spouse's income, exceeds $300,000). For transactions covered by the rule, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction prior to the sale. Effectively, this discourages broker-dealers from executing trades in penny stocks. Consequently, the rule will affect the ability of purchasers in this offering to sell their securities in any market that might develop therefore because it imposes additional regulatory burdens on penny stock transactions.

 

In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission has adopted a number of rules to regulate "penny stocks". Such rules include Rules 3a51-1, 15g-1, 15g-2, 15g-3, 15g-4, 15g-5, 15g-6, 15g-7, and 15g-9 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Because our securities constitute "penny stocks" within the meaning of the rules, the rules would apply to us and to our securities. The rules will further affect the ability of owners of shares to sell our securities in any market that might develop for them because it imposes additional regulatory burdens on penny stock transactions.

 

Shareholders should be aware that, according to Securities and Exchange Commission, the market for penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (i) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (ii) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (iii) "boiler room" practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (iv) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (v) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired consequent shareholder losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market.

 

Rule 144 Sales In the Future May Have a Depressive Effect on our Stock Price.

 

All of the outstanding shares of common stock that are held by our present officers, directors, and affiliate stockholders are "restricted securities" within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. As restricted Shares, these shares may be resold only pursuant to an effective registration statement or under the requirements of Rule 144 or other applicable exemptions from registration under the Act and as required under applicable state securities laws. Rule 144 provides in essence that an affiliate who has held restricted securities for six months may, under certain conditions, sell every three months, in brokerage transactions, a number of shares that does not exceed the greater of 1.0% of a company's outstanding common stock or the average weekly trading volume during the four calendar weeks prior to the sale. There is no limit on the amount of restricted securities that may be sold by a non-affiliate after the owner has held the restricted securities for a period of six months. A sale under Rule 144 or under any other exemption from the Act, if available, or pursuant to subsequent registration of shares of common stock of present stockholders, may have a depressive effect upon the price of the common stock in any market that may develop.

 

The market price of our common stock could be subject to significant fluctuations and the market price could be subject to any of the following factors:

 

•	our failure to achieve and maintain profitability;
•	changes in earnings estimates and recommendations by financial analysts;
•	actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly and annual results of operations;
•	changes in market valuations of similar companies;
•	announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, new services, acquisitions, commercial relationships, joint ventures   or capital commitments;
•	loss of significant clients or customers;
•	loss of significant strategic relationships.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

 

None

 

Item 2.  Properties.

 

We do not own any real property. We lease approximately 850 sq. ft. of office space in Irvine, California, at a monthly rent of $1,910.  The Company has entered into a month-to-month lease at a monthly rent of $2,100 starting May 1, 2015. We believe that if necessary there is sufficient office space available at favorable leasing terms both to replace existing office space and to satisfy any additional needs we may have as a result of future expansion.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

 

On November 12, 2013, a complaint was filed in the District Court of Taylor County, Texas, captioned Brent and Brook Hatchett (“Hatchetts”) v. New Western Energy Corporation, Case No. 25,863-B. The complaint asserts breach of contract on the part of the Company relating to a Plan and Agreement of Reorganization (the “Contract”) wherein the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Royal Texas Energy Co. from the Hatchetts. The Hatchetts were seeking the remaining consideration payable to them for the acquisition by New Western Energy Corporation of RTE in addition to general damages. Of the total 1,000,000 common shares to be paid as consideration to the owners of RTE, 400,000 shares have been issued and 600,000 common shares have been issued but not distributed to Hatchetts by the Company (See Note 13).

 

On February 10, 2015, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims (the “Agreement”) with Brent and Brook Hatchett in full settlement of all legal actions and disputes between the parties, including the dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit in Texas. In accordance with the settlement, on March 4, 2015, the Company cancelled 600,000 shares of previously issued but not distributed shares and returning it to authorized but unissued status, thus reducing the Company’s current number of shares outstanding by 600,000 shares. The Company has not issued and distributed to Hatchetts the remaining 100,000 shares of common stock as of the date of this report.

 

We are not a party to any other legal proceedings.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

  

None.

 

PART II

 

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

 

Market Information

 

The Company's common stock, par value, $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") began trading on the Over the Counter Electronic Bulletin Board ("OTC:BB") under the symbol "NWTR” in July 2011. The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the range of high and low closing “Bid” prices reported by the OTC. Such quotations represent prices between dealers and may not include markups, markdowns, or commissions and may not necessarily represent actual transactions.

 

			High Bid			Low Bid
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2013
Quarter Ended March 31, 2013		$	1.04		$	0.15
Quarter Ended June 30, 2013		$	0.33		$	014
Quarter Ended September 30, 2013		$	0.26		$	0.14
Quarter Ended December 31, 2013		$	0.31		$	0.14
Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2014
January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014		$	0.25		$	0.16
April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014		$	0.20		$	0.11
July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014		$	0.17		$	0.04
October 31, 2014 to December 31, 2014		$	0.90		$	0.05

 

Penny Stock Considerations

 

The trading of our common stock is deemed to be "penny stock" as that term is generally defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to mean equity securities with a price of less than $5.00. Our shares thus are subject to rules that impose sales practice and disclosure requirements on broker-dealers who engage in certain transactions involving a penny stock.

 

The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in connection with the transaction, and the monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account.  In addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a transaction in a penny stock; the broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser's written agreement to the transaction.

 

These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the secondary market for our securities which are subject to the penny stock rules.  Thus, investors may find it more difficult to sell their securities.

 

Stockholders

 

As of the date of this Report, we had 62 stockholders of record of our common stock. This figure does not include holders of shares registered in “street name” or persons, partnerships, associates, corporations or other entities identified in security position listings maintained by depositories.

Dividend Policy

 

We have not declared any cash dividends on our common stock since our inception and do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain future earnings, if any, for use in our business. Any decisions as to future payments of dividends will depend on our earnings and financial position and such other facts, as the Board of Directors deems relevant.

 

Reports to Stockholders

 

We are currently subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will continue to file periodic reports, and other information with the SEC. We intend to send annual reports to our stockholders containing audited financial statements.

 

Transfer Agent

 

Pacific Stock Transfer located at 4045 South Spencer Street, Suite 403, Las Vegas, NV 891219 is the registrar and transfer agent for our common stock.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities  

 

Between November 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015, we sold 97,500 Units, consisting of One Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and One class F Warrant, at $5.00 per Unit for an aggregate amount of $487,500. The Unit were sold to eight accredited investors pursuant to a Regulation S private placement. All of the investors are non-residents of the U.S. and all investors purchased the Units outside of the U.S.

 

On December 15, 2014, we issued 200,000 shares of our common stock to a consultant for services rendered. The common stock issued was valued at $0.08 per share or $16,000 based upon the closing price of the effective date of the issuance.

 

On December 23, 2014, we issued 1,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Shares”) in connection with a joint venture that we entered into with Forward Energy LLC. The Shares were issued as an inducement to Forward to enter into the transaction and is being valued at $60,000 and shown on our financial statements as a cost of the transaction.

 

Pursuant to the September 25, 2014 private placement offering to sell preferred stock Series B under a Regulation S offering to non-US investors only, the Company sold 57,400 units and received $287,000 since January 1, 2015 to the date of this report.

 

All of the issuances by us of our unregistered securities were made in reliance upon Regulation D, Section 4(2) and/or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The entities or individuals listed above that purchased the unregistered securities were known to us and our management, through pre-existing business relationships.  They were provided access to all material information, all information necessary to verify such information, and our management in connection with the purchases.  The purchaser of the unregistered securities acquired such securities for investment and not with a view toward distribution, acknowledging such intent to us. All certificates or agreements representing such securities that were issued contained restrictive legends, prohibiting further transfer of the certificates or agreements representing such securities, without such securities either being first registered or otherwise exempt from registration in any further resale or disposition.

 

Additional Information

 

Copies of our annual reports on Form 10−K, quarterly reports on Form 10−Q, current reports on Form 8−K, and any amendments to those reports, are available free of charge on the Internet at www.sec.gov. All statements made in any of our filings, including all forward-looking statements, are made as of the date of the document, in which the statement is included, and we do not assume or undertake any obligation to update any of those statements or documents unless we are required to do so by law.

 

Item 6. Selected financial Data.

 

Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”

  

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

 

This 10−K contains forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those set forth as a result of general economic conditions and changes in the assumptions used in making such forward-looking statements. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. The analysis set forth below is provided pursuant to applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations and is not intended to serve as a basis for projections of future events. Refer also to “Risk Factors” and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements" in Item 1 above.  

 

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

 

Revenues 

Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $348,643 and $115,204, respectively. Revenues increased in 2014 by $233,439 or 203% primarily due to the acquisition of Fredonia Prospect consisting of Farwell and Puckett gas leases in Wilson County, Kansas in June 2013 and Volunteers and Landers oil leases in December 2013. Fredonia Prospect oil and gas sales accounted for $255,955 of the total revenues of 2014 as compared to $78,631 in 2013, and Winchester lease in Rogers County, Oklahoma acquired in December 2013, contributed $34,509 from sale of oil production in 2014 as compared to $23,363 in 2013.

 

Operating Expenses 

Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $3,359,226 as compared to $1,786,970 for the same comparable period in 2013. Operating expenses increased by $1,572,256 or 88% in 2014 primarily due to (i) increase in general and administrative expenses of $603,272 in 2014 as a result of (a) increase in compensation expense of the president and directors fees of $162,500, (b) increase in investor relations, shareholder services and business consulting and advisory services of $344,526, (c) increase in travel expense of $83,897 due to performing due diligence on acquisitions of leases in Oklahoma and Kansas, (d) increase in licensing and registration cost, legal, accounting and insurance of $105,593 for obtaining legal and title opinions of oil and gas leases in Oklahoma and Kansas, (e) increase in marketing and commission expense, business development and press releases totaling $205,391 for capital raising from third party investors and stockholder; and for creating market awareness of our Company due to increase in operations; (ii) decrease of depreciation, depletion and amortization expense of $23,447 primarily due to decrease in amortization expense of mineral lease of $27,245 offset by a net increase of $3,848 of depreciation and depletion expense as a result of placing additional oil and gas equipment of $47,395 in service since January 1, 2014 as compared to prior year, (iii) impairment expense in 2014 consisted of impairment of $779,406 of oil and gas leases. In January 2013, management took a conservative position and determined to initiate straight line amortization of all oil and gas unproved properties acquired over the remaining lease term since management is uncertain as to recover the asset value but immediate impairment is not indicated. Impairment expense in 2013 consisted of impairment of $36,744 of all oil and gas leases and well equipment of RTE due to no activity of such oil and gas properties in Texas.

On February 28, 2013, we sold 100% of our working interest in 402 acres of oil and gas leases in the Swenson, McLellan and Reves leases located in Jones County, Texas to a third party and recorded a gain of $65,424. On June 11, 2013, we sold 100% of our working interest in Mrs. W. G. Trice, Trice and Methodist Home and Trice Methodist “400” Lease, located in Shackelford County, Texas and recorded a gain of $12,170. As a result, we recorded a gain of $77,594 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Oil and gas production expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $538,774 and $366,600, respectively. Oil and gas production expenses increased by $172,174 or 47% as compared to the same comparable period in 2013, primarily due to the Company expending $184,777 on exploration, drilling and production costs associated with Volunteer, Landers, Winchester II, Anna and Puckett oil leases, and Farwell, Puckett and Moab gas leases, and costs to maintain the remaining oil and gas properties. The Company did not own Moab gas leases in 2013 and acquired Winchester oil lease in December 2013 and acquired Farwell and Volunteer leases in June 2013.

 

Other Income (Expenses)

Other expenses consist of interest expense, loss on settlement of debt and change in the fair value of embedded conversion option and warrant liabilities. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $1,404,642 and $441,150, respectively. Interest expense increased by $963,492 in 2014 as compared to 2013 as a result of (i) increase in interest expense of $157,574 on the promissory notes executed by us for acquisition of oil and gas leases and our working capital needs, (ii) increase in interest expense of $808,656 related to the amortization of the original issue discount on loans, and (iii) decrease in interest expense of $2,738 related to the amortization of the debt discount due to embedded conversion option liabilities on convertible notes.

 

Loss on settlement of debt by sale of oil leases for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $128,168 and $0, respectively. On September 4, 2014, we sold our ownership interest in Volunteer and Landers Leases to Legend Oil & Gas Ltd. in exchange for extinguishment of our convertible promissory note debt, and recorded a loss of $128,168.

 

The convertible promissory notes issued by us on (i) June 5, 2013 for $75,000, (ii) September 26, 2013 for $50,000, (iii) November 6, 2013 for $1,232,000, and (iv) November 5, 2013 promissory note to a stockholder for $1,500,000 with warrants attached, qualifies for derivative accounting treatment due to the variable conversion formula. As a result, we recorded a change in the fair value of the liabilities for the embedded conversion option derivative instrument of $1,267,029 for the year ended December 31, 2014 as compared to $729,795 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Dividend payable to preferred stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $27,498 and $0, respectively. The dividend was calculated at an annual rate of 7% on the contributions received from the preferred stock holders. The Company received in cash $835,500 from the sale of preferred shares for the year ended December 31, 2014.    

 

Our 51% owned subsidiary 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 LP recorded a loss of $281,752 for the year ended December 31, 2013. We allocated $138,058 of the limited partnership’s loss to its noncontrolling member in our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2013. As a result, the noncontrolling interest of the limited partner was reduced to $511,942 at December 31, 2013.   Our 51% owned subsidiary 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 LP recorded a loss of $248,047 and $138,058 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We allocated the limited partnership’s losses to its noncontrolling member in our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. As a result, the noncontrolling interest of the limited partner was reduced to $263,895 at December 31, 2014.  

 

As a result of the above explanations, net loss applicable to New Western Energy Corporation’s common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $3,057,590 as compared to $2,705,453 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The accompanying financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared on a basis that contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. We have continuing net losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. In addition, we have deficiencies in working capital as of the balance sheet dates. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. These circumstances caused our independent registered public accounting firm to include an explanatory paragraph in their report dated April 15, 2015, regarding their concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern depends on our ability to develop mineral leases and sell oil and gas that generates sufficient revenue and cash flows to meet our obligations and on our ability to obtain additional financing or sell assets as may be required to fund current operations. Management’s plans include generating income from our current oil leases and oil drilling operations to permit us to generate sufficient cash flows to continue as a going concern. There is no assurance these plans will be realized.

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1,894,296 primarily due to the net loss for the year of $3,057,590, offset by depreciation of $39,368, impairment expenses of $817,548, amortization of debt discount of $1,042,967, stock compensation issued for services of $270,000, amortization of deferred debt issuance cost of $145,640, loss applicable to noncontrolling interest of $248,047, loss of $128,168 on settlement of convertible note payable, change in the fair value of embedded conversion option liability of $648,018, change in fair value of warrant liability of $621,212, decrease in accounts receivable of $17,976, decrease in inventory of $1,249, increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $30,609, increase in accounts payable of $3,315, increase in accrued expenses of $117,070 and increase in accrued interest payable of $127,879.

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $163,563 due to the purchase of property and equipment of $1,168, purchase of oil and gas equipment of $47,395, cash advanced towards a promissory note receivable of $75,000, cash received towards the promissory note receivable of $10,000, and cash paid for purchase and capitalized cost of oil and gas properties of $50,000.

 

Net cash flows provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $545,678 principally due to cash proceeds of $835,500 received from the sale of preferred stock pursuant to a private placement, cash received from promissory notes of $20,000, cash repayments of $308,000 for notes payable, and cash repayments of related party advances of $1,822.

 

As a result of the above activities, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $1,512,181 for the year ended December 31, 2014. Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2014 amounted to $11,000.

 

To date, we have financed our operations primarily through private placements of the sale of our securities in private offering transactions that were exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and through borrowings. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we raised $835,500 and $158,000, respectively, from the sale of equity securities and $0 from third party lenders. We have also borrowed from our President and Chief Executive Officer from time to time for our working capital requirements. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we received cash advances of $0 and $44,922, respectively, and repaid $1,822 and $85,500, respectively. Our working capital and other capital requirements for the next twelve months will vary based upon a number of factors, including the period required to bring our proposed drilling programs to commercial viability, the level of sales of oil and gas, acquisition costs for new oil and gas leases, and the amounts we invest in strategic relationships. However, because several factors related to the growth of our operations remain outside of our control, there can be no assurance we will achieve commercial viability on our anticipated timeline. 

We believe that existing funds, funds generated from our operations, plus those we raise from borrowings and sales of our securities will be sufficient to support our operations for the next twelve months. However, it is possible we will not be able to maintain our core services through such period or that we will not raise sufficient additional funds from asset sales and borrowings to cover operational expenses. Under those circumstances, we will need to obtain additional funding to support our operations. Because we have no contractual commitments with respect to any of these initiatives, there can be no assurance that additional funds for operations will be available on commercially reasonable terms or in the necessary amounts. Our inability to obtain any needed additional financing would have a material adverse effect on us, including possibly requiring us to significantly curtail our operations.

 

Effects of Inflation

 

We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our business.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and judgments related to the application of certain accounting policies. While we base our estimates on historical experience, current information and other factors deemed relevant, actual results could differ from those estimates. We consider accounting estimates to be critical to our reported financial results if (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that are uncertain and (ii) different estimates that we reasonably could have used for the accounting estimate in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, would have material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

We consider our policies for oil and gas properties, mineral properties, long lived assets, asset retirement obligations, environmental matters, valuation of embedded conversion option liabilities, valuation of derivatives and revenue recognition to be critical, due to the continuously evolving standards and industry practices related to revenue recognition, wherein any changes could materially impact the way we report revenues. Accounting policies related to: fair value of financial instruments, stock-based compensation, and income taxes are also considered to be critical as these policies involve considerable subjective judgment and estimation by management. Critical accounting policies and our procedures related to these policies are described below. 

 

Oil and Gas Properties

The Company uses the successful efforts method of accounting for oil and gas producing activities. Costs to acquire interest in oil and gas properties, to drill and equip exploratory wells that find proved reserves, to drill and equip development wells and related asset retirement costs are capitalized. Costs to drill exploratory wells, including equipment and facilities are capitalized as part of “Uncompleted Wells, Equipment and Facilities” pending determination of whether the well has found proved reserves. Costs to drill exploratory wells that find proved reserves are reclassified to proved oil and gas properties while costs that do not find proved reserves, geological and geophysical costs, and costs of carrying and retaining undeveloped properties are expensed.

 

Unproved oil and gas properties that are individually significant are periodically assessed for impairment of value, and a loss is recognized at the time of impairment by providing an impairment allowance. Management may also determine to initiate straight line amortization of a property over the remaining useful life of the lease if management is uncertain as to its ability to recover the asset value but immediate impairment is not indicated. Capitalized costs of producing oil and gas properties (proved or unproved), after considering estimated residual salvage values, are depleted by the unit-of-production method. Support equipment and other property and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives.

 

On the sale or retirement of a complete unit of a proved property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization are eliminated from the property accounts, and the resultant gain or loss is recognized. On the retirement or sale of a partial unit of proved property, the cost is charged to accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization with a resulting gain or loss recognized in income. 

On the sale of an entire interest in an unproved property for cash or cash equivalent, gain or loss on the sale is recognized, taking into consideration the amount of any recorded impairment if the property had been assessed individually. If a partial interest in an unproved property is sold, the amount received is treated as a reduction of the cost of the interest retained.

 

Mineral Properties

Costs of acquiring mining properties are capitalized upon acquisition in accordance with ASC 930 “Extractive Industries – Mining ” if the property is determined to have commercially minable deposits. Mine exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mine developments costs are expensed as incurred and are capitalized once proven and probable reserves exist. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment.

 

Depletion of producing mineral properties is recorded using the unit-of-production method.

 

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the Company’s purchase price over the fair values of the respective identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations.  Goodwill is not amortized. For the 2012 acquisition, goodwill is not recognized for tax purposes. Goodwill is subject to impairment tests on an annual basis or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant such a review.  Goodwill is evaluated using specific methods required in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Management initially performs a qualitative assessment of goodwill to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill.  If the qualitative assessment indicates impairment then the Company conducts a discounted cash flows analysis to determine the fair value of a reporting unit and comparison of the carrying value of goodwill to its implied fair value. The analysis involves significant management judgment to evaluate the capacity of an acquired business to perform within projections.  In the event facts and circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill is impaired, the goodwill carrying value will be reduced to its implied fair value through a charge to operating expenses.

 

Long-lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment”, we test long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset compared to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying value over the assets fair market value is recognized when the carrying amount exceed the undiscounted cash flows.

 

Asset Retirement Obligations

We follows the provisions of ASC 410, “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations”, which establishes standards for the initial measurement and subsequent accounting for obligations associated with the sale, abandonment or other disposal of long-lived tangible assets arising from the acquisition, construction or development and for normal operations of such assets. We did not have any asset retirement obligation at December 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Environmental Matters

Our operations are subject to evolving federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations related to the discharge of materials into the environment. Our process is not expected to produce harmful levels of emissions or waste by-products. However, these laws and regulations would require us to remove or mitigate the environmental effects of the disposal or release of substances at our site should they occur. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be costly. Additionally, governmental authorities may enforce the laws and regulations with a variety of civil and criminal enforcement measures, including monetary penalties and remediation requirements. We are not aware of any area of non-compliance with federal, state or local environmental laws and regulations as of the date of this report.

 

Derivative Instruments

ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC Topic 815”)”, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities by requiring that all derivatives be recognized in the balance sheet and measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) depending upon the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify and have been designated for hedge accounting treatment. The Company does not have any derivative instruments for which it has applied hedge accounting treatment.

 

Revenue Recognition

The Company sells crude oil, gas and minerals under short-term agreements at prevailing market prices. Revenue, which is the Company's net revenue interest in the leased property, is recognized at the point of sale, when the crude oil, gas and minerals are extracted from our storage units by the customer. This is at the point where the customer has taken title and has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

For sale of gas, the Company records revenue based on an estimate of the volumes delivered at the agreed-upon price and then adjusts revenue in subsequent periods based upon the data received from the purchaser that reflects actual volumes received. Generally, proceeds from gas production are received from one to three months after the actual delivery has occurred. Thus, it is usually necessary to estimate gas revenue based on prior months’ production volumes and current lease operating data, such as meter readings, in order to prepare financial statements on a timely basis.

 

Stock-based Compensation

In accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, the Company accounts for share-based payments to employees using the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The Company generally uses the Black-Scholes option pricing method to compute the fair value of options or warrants granted for goods or services.

 

Share based payments to non-employees are accounted for under the measurement and recognition criteria of ASC 505-50 “ Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees ”.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See Note 2 of our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report for discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.

 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

 

Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

 

Our audited consolidated financial statements are set forth in this Annual Report beginning on page F-1.

 

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013	F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013	F-4
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013	F-5 to F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013	F-7 to F-8
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements	F-9 to F-39

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of:

New Western Energy Corporation

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholder's deficit, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2014. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of New Western Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss and cash used in operations of $3,057,590 and $1,894,296 in 2014, and has a working capital deficit, accumulated deficit and a total deficit of $1,607,182, $8,525,719 and $1,123,971, respectively, at December 31, 2014. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans as to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

/s/ Salberg & Company, P.A.

SALBERG & COMPANY, P.A.

Boca Raton, Florida

April 15, 2015

 

 

2295 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 240 • Boca Raton, FL 33431-7328

Phone: (561) 995-8270 • Toll Free: (866) CPA-8500 • Fax: (561) 995-1920

www.salbergco.com • info@salbergco.com

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New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
			December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	11,000			$	1,523,181
Accounts receivable			25,389				43,365
Inventory			23,464				24,713
Notes receivable, net			65,000				—
Prepaid expenses and other assets			86,025				75,417
Total current assets			210,878				1,666,676
Property and equipment, net			210,752				201,556
Oil and gas properties, net			248,827				1,459,233
Mineral properties, net			—				38,143
Deferred debt issuance cost, net			25,702				241,911
Other assets			1,930				1,930
Total Assets		$	698,089			$	3,609,449
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	71,298			$	67,984
Accrued expenses			139,651				22,582
Accrued interest payable			143,397				47,909
Note payable, current portion, net of discount of $511,139 at December 31, 2014 and $0 at December 31, 2013			1,172,611				—
Convertible notes payable, current portion, net of discount of $0 at December 31, 2014 and $72,534 at December 31, 2013			—				21,792
Embedded conversion option liability			—				809,716
Warrant liability			291,003				912,215
Payable to related party			100				1,922
Total current liabilities			1,818,060				1,884,120
Notes payable, long term portion, net of discount of $0 at December 31, 2014 and $782,310 at December 31, 2013			—				791,440
Convertible notes payable, net of discount of $0 at December 31, 2014 and $1,101,586 at December 31, 2013			—				130,414
Accrued assets retirement obligation			4,000				—
Total long term liabilities			4,000				921,854
Total Liabilities			1,822,060				2,805,974
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)

Stockholders' Equity
New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 294,100 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively			29				—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 76,242,086 and 72,185,866 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively			7,625				7,219
Additional paid in capital			7,130,199				5,752,443
Accumulated deficit			(8,525,719	)			(5,468,129	)
Total New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries Stockholders' Equity			(1,387,866	)			291,533
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary			263,895				511,942
Total Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity			(1,123,971	)			803,475
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity		$	698,089			$	3,609,449
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
		For the year ended December 31,
		2014				2013
Revenues
Oil and gas sales		$	348,643			$	115,204
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization			77,511				100,958
General and administrative			1,963,535				1,360,262
Impairment expense			779,406				36,744
Gain on sale of oil leases			—				(77,594	)
Oil and gas production			538,774				366,600
Total operating expenses			3,359,226				1,786,970
Loss from operations			(3,010,583	)			(1,671,766	)
Other income (expenses)
Interest expense			(1,404,642	)			(441,150	)
Loss on settlement of debt			(128,168	)			—
Change in fair value of embedded conversion option and warrant liability			1,267,029				(729,795	)
Total other income (expenses)			(265,781	)			(1,170,945	)
Loss from operations before income tax			(3,276,364	)			(2,842,711	)
Provision for income tax			1,775				800
Net loss			(3,278,139	)			(2,843,511	)
Preferred stock dividend			(27,498	)			—
Net loss applicable to common stock before allocation to noncontrolling interest			(3,305,637	)			(2,843,511	)
Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary			(248,047	)			(138,058	)
Net loss applicable to New Western Energy Corporation common stock		$	(3,057,590	)		$	(2,705,453	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share applicable to New Western Energy Corporation's common stock		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.04	)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic and Diluted			73,879,368				69,102,095
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
		Preferred Shares												Common Shares								Additional				Non-Controlling				Accumulated
		Series "A"				Series "B"				Par value				Number				Par value				Paid -in Capital				Interest				Deficit				Total
Balance - December 31, 2012			—				—			$	—				68,010,866			$	6,801			$	3,375,611			$	—			$	(2,762,676	)		$	619,736
Non-controlling interest contribution			—				—				—				—				—				—				650,000				—				650,000
Common stock and warrants sold at $0.40 per unit			—				—				—				395,000				40				157,960				—				—				158,000
Common stock issued to consultants for services			—				—				—				1,250,000				125				284,375				—				—				284,500
Common stock issued to director for services			—				—				—				150,000				15				59,985				—				—				60,000
Cash offering cost			—				—				—				—				—				(17,700	)			—				—				(17,700	)
Settlement of embedded conversion derivative			—				—				—				—				—				258,908				—				—				258,908
Modification of stock options exercise price from 60 cents to 20 cents per share			—				—				—				—				—				42,412				—				—				42,412
Issuance of stock options to directors and consultants for services			—				—				—				—				—				243,730				—				—				243,730
Settlement of debt by issuance of stock			—				—				—				300,000				30				81,794				—				—				81,824
Common stock issued for acquisition of oil leases			—				—				—				1,630,000				163				407,337				—				—				407,500

New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
		Preferred Shares												Common Shares								Additional				Non-Controlling				Accumulated
		Series "A"				Series "B"				Par value				Number				Par value				Paid -in Capital				Interest				Deficit				Total
Common stock issued for conversion of debt			—				—				—				450,000				45				44,518				—				—				44,563
Warrants issued with debt			—				—				—				—				—				813,513				—				—				813,513
Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary			—				—				—				—				—				—				(138,058	)			—				(138,058	)
Net loss - 2013			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				(2,705,453	)			(2,705,453	)
Balance - December 31, 2013			—				—				—				72,185,866				7,219				5,752,443				511,942				(5,468,129	)			803,475
Common stock issued for conversion of debt			—								—				1,306,220				131				110,862				—				—				110,993
Common stock issued to consultants for services			—								—				1,750,000				175				209,825				—				—				210,000
Common stock issued as inducement to enter into agreement			—				—				—				1,000,000				100				59,900				—				—				60,000
Preferred shares issued for capital raise			254,000				40,100				29				—				—				835,471				—				—				835,500
Settlement of embedded conversion derivative			—								—				—				—				161,698				—				—				161,698
Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary			—								—				—				—				—				(248,047	)			—				(248,047	)
Net loss - 2014			—								—				—				—				—				—			$	(3,057,590	)			(3,057,590	)
Balance - December 31, 2014			254,000				40,100	#		$	29				76,242,086			$	7,625			$	7,130,199			$	263,895			$	(8,525,719	)		$	(1,123,971	)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

New Western Energy Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
		For the year ended December 31,
		2014				2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Net loss applicable to New Western Energy Corporation common stock		$	(3,057,590	)		$	(2,705,453	)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			77,511				28,722
Impairment expense			779,406				108,929
Settlement of interest on promissory note			—				8,074
Amortization of debt discount			1,042,967				352,291
Common stock issued for services			270,000				—
Amortization of prepaid stock based compensation expense			—				289,083
Stock options compensation expense for services			—				243,730
Modification of stock options exercise price			—				42,412
Amortization of deferred debt issuance cost			145,640				25,589
Loss applicable to noncontrolling interest			(248,047	)			(138,058	)
Gain on sale of oil and gas property and related equipment			—				(77,594	)
Loss on settlement of convertible note payable			128,168				—
Change in fair value of embedded conversion option liability			(648,018	)			833,194
Change in fair value of warrant liability			(621,212	)			(103,399	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			17,976				(31,280	)
Inventory			1,249				(29,938	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(30,609	)			(47,500	)
Other assets			—				(480	)
Accounts payable			3,315				42,855
Accrued expenses			117,070				41,422
Accrued interest payable			127,879				—
Net cash used in operating activities			(1,894,296	)			(1,117,351	)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Cash paid for purchase of property and equipment			(1,168	)			(86,234	)
Cash paid for purchase of oil and gas equipment			(47,395	)			—
Cash proceeds from sale of oil and gas property and related equipment			—				410,000
Cash advanced towards a note receivable			(75,000	)			—
Cash received towards a note receivable			10,000				—
Cash paid for expenses relating to sale of oil and gas property and related equipment			—				(166,315	)
Cash paid for purchase and capitalized cost of oil and gas properties, net			(50,000	)			(315,958	)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities			(163,563	)			(158,507	)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Cash received from sale of common stock and warrants			—				158,000
Cash received from sale of preferred stock			835,500				—
Cash paid for offering costs			—				(17,700	)
Cash paid for due diligence fees			—				(274,386	)
Cash received from noncontrolling interest			—				650,000
Cash received from promissory notes			20,000				2,830,000
Cash repayments for notes payable			(308,000	)			(511,389	)
Proceeds from related party advances			—				44,922
Repayments of related party advances			(1,822	)			(85,500	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			545,678				2,793,947
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(1,512,181	)			1,518,089
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period			1,523,181				5,092
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period		$	11,000			$	1,523,181
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes		$	1,775			$	800
Cash paid for interest		$	90,462			$	20,856
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common shares issued for purchase of oil and gas property		$	—			$	407,500
Debt discount		$	408,991			$	27,778
Reclassification of derivative liability to equity		$	161,698			$	258,908
Promissory notes issued for lease purchases		$	110,000			$	120,000
Exchange of oil and gas properties for settlement of convertible notes payable		$	595,000			$	—
Settlement of convertible note payable in exchange for oil lease properties		$	924,000			$	—
Settlement of accrued interest payable in exchange for oil lease properties		$	32,391			$	—
Settlement of debt by issuance of common shares		$	110,993			$	—
Common shares issued to consultants as prepaid for services		$	20,000			$	284,500
Common shares issued to director as prepaid for services		$	—			$	60,000
Increase in asset retirement obligation and related payable		$	4,000			$	—
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

 

New Western Energy Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on September 25, 2008. The Company’s principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of, and production from oil, gas and mineral properties located in the United States.

 

On December 1, 2010, the Company formed an entity named New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation incorporated in the State of Nevada, as its wholly-owned subsidiary. New Western Texas started its operations in January 2011. On May 3, 2013, New Western Texas Oil and Gas Corporation amended its Articles of Incorporation and changed its name to New Western Gas Corporation.

 

On January 2, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Royal Texan Energy Co. (“RTE”) and RTE became our wholly-owned subsidiary and conducts business as a separate operating company.

 

On March 18, 2013, the Company formed an entity named 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 LP (the “Limited Partnership”). The Company became the General Partner and owns 51% of the Limited Partnership. The Limited Partnership was specifically formed to drill three oil wells on the Company’s B&W Ranch lease in the Chautauqua County, Kansas (See Note 3).

 

On May 28, 2014, the Company formed New Western Operating LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary that took over all operational duties for its leases and oil and gas exploration, drilling and production in the state of Kansas.

 

On December 22, 2014, the Company formed an entity New Western Montana Oil & Gas Corporation (the “New Western Montana”) to enter into an agreement with Forward Energy, LLC, a Montana limited liability company, and formed an entity NWE Forward Energy LLC (See Note 13) incorporated in the State of Montana. New Western Montana, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and managing member of NWE Forward Energy LLC, owned 51% interest in NWE Forward Energy LLC and Forward Energy owned 49% interest in NWE Forward Energy LLC.

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has not generated significant revenues since inception and has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends or generate earnings in the immediate or foreseeable future. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations. The Company currently has an ongoing private placement equity offering and has raised cash of $835,500 during the year ended December 31, 2014 and $287,500 through the date of this report. At December 31, 2014, the Company had a working capital deficit of $1,607,182 and accumulated deficit of $8,525,719, incurred a net loss $3,305,637 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and used cash in operating activities of $1,894,296. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries New Western Gas Corporation, Royal Texan Energy Co. and the Company’s 51% majority owned subsidiaries 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 LP, New Western Operating LLC and New Western Montana Oil & Gas Corporation. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

 

Reclassifications 

Certain 2013 operating expenses have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.  These reclassifications had no net effect on Net Loss for the year ended December 31, 2013. 

Non-controlling Interest

 

The Company accounts for its less than 100% interest in consolidated subsidiaries in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) – Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, “Consolidation “, and accordingly, the Company presents noncontrolling interests as a component of equity on its consolidated balance sheets and reports noncontrolling interest net income or loss under the heading “Net (income) loss applicable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary” in the consolidated statements of operations. 

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to the valuation of marketable securities, valuation of accounts, notes and other receivables, valuation and purchase price allocation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, valuation of beneficial conversion features in convertible debt, valuation of derivatives, valuation of long-lived assets, goodwill, asset retirement obligations, oil gas and mineral properties, stock-based compensation and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”, establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities by requiring that all derivatives be recognized in the balance sheet and measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognized in earnings or recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) depending upon the purpose of the derivatives and whether they qualify and have been designated for hedge accounting treatment. The Company does not have any derivative instruments for which it has applied hedge accounting treatment.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with maturity of three months or less at the time of issuance to be cash equivalents.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable represent income earned from sale of oil and gas for which the Company has not yet received payment. Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and stated at the amount management expect to collect from balances outstanding at period-end. The Company estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based on an analysis of specific accounts and an assessment of the customer’s ability to pay.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory consists of crude oil produced but not sold, stated at the lower of cost or market.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of furniture, office equipment and well equipment, which is recorded at cost and is depreciated on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of three (3) years for furniture and office equipment and five (5) to seven (7) years for well equipment.

 

Oil and Gas Properties

 

The Company uses the successful efforts method of accounting for oil and gas producing activities. Costs to acquire interest in oil and gas properties, to drill and equip exploratory wells that find proved reserves, to drill and equip development wells and related asset retirement costs are capitalized. Costs to drill exploratory wells, including equipment and facilities are capitalized as part of “Uncompleted Wells, Equipment and Facilities” pending determination of whether the well has found proved reserves. Costs to drill exploratory wells that find proved reserves are reclassified to proved oil and gas properties while costs that do not find proved reserves, geological and geophysical costs, and costs of carrying and retaining undeveloped properties are expensed.

 

Unproved oil and gas properties that are individually significant are periodically assessed for impairment of value, and a loss is recognized at the time of impairment by providing an impairment allowance. Management may also determine to initiate straight line amortization of a property over the remaining useful life of the lease if management is uncertain as to its ability to recover the asset value but immediate impairment is not indicated. Capitalized costs of producing oil and gas properties (proved or unproved), after considering estimated residual salvage values, are depleted by the unit-of-production method. Support equipment and other property and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives.

 

On the sale or retirement of a complete unit of a proved property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization are eliminated from the property accounts, and the resultant gain or loss is recognized. On the retirement or sale of a partial unit of proved property, the cost is charged to accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization with a resulting gain or loss recognized in income.

 

On the sale of an entire interest in an unproved property for cash or cash equivalent, gain or loss on the sale is recognized, taking into consideration the amount of any recorded impairment if the property had been assessed individually. If a partial interest in an unproved property is sold, the amount received is treated as a reduction of the cost of the interest retained.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Mineral Properties

 

Costs of acquiring mining properties are capitalized upon acquisition in accordance with ASC 930 “Extractive Industries – Mining” if the property is determined to have commercially minable deposits. Mine exploration costs are expensed as incurred. Mine developments costs are expensed as incurred and are capitalized once proven and probable reserves exist. Costs incurred to maintain current production or to maintain assets on a standby basis are charged to operations. Costs of abandoned projects are charged to operations upon abandonment.

 

Depletion of producing mineral properties is recorded using the unit-of-production method.

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the Company’s purchase price over the fair values of the respective identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations. Goodwill is not amortized. For the 2012 acquisition, goodwill is not recognized for tax purposes. Goodwill is subject to impairment tests on an annual basis or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant such a review.  Goodwill is evaluated using specific methods in accordance with FASB and ASC. Management initially performs a qualitative assessment of goodwill to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value including goodwill. If the qualitative assessment indicates impairment then the Company conducts a discounted cash flows analysis to determine the fair value of a reporting unit and comparison of the carrying value of goodwill to its implied fair value. The analysis involves significant management judgment to evaluate the capacity of an acquired business to perform within projections. In the event facts and circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill is impaired, the goodwill carrying value will be reduced to its implied fair value through a charge to operating expenses.

 

Long-lived Assets

 

In accordance with ASC 360, “ Property, Plant, and Equipment ” and ASC 932-360-35 for “Oil and gas properties”, the Company tests long-lived assets or asset groups for recoverability when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Circumstances which could trigger a review include, but are not limited to: significant decreases in the market price of the asset; significant adverse changes in the business climate or legal factors; accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of the asset; current period cash flow or operating losses combined with a history of losses or a forecast of continuing losses associated with the use of the asset; and current expectation that the asset will more likely than not be sold or disposed of significantly before the end of its estimated useful life. Recoverability is assessed based on the carrying amount of the asset compared to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and the eventual disposal of the asset, as well as specific appraisal in certain instances. An impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying value over the assets fair market value is recognized when the carrying amount exceeds the undiscounted cash flows. For oil, gas and mineral properties, the impairment loss is recorded as an expense and offsetting impairment allowance, while for other long-lived assets the impairment loss is recorded as an expense and a direct write-down of the asset.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Asset Retirement Obligations

 

The Company follows the provisions of ASC 410, “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations”, which establishes standards for the initial measurement and subsequent accounting for obligations associated with the sale, abandonment or other disposal of long-lived tangible assets arising from the acquisition, construction or development and for normal operations of such assets. We record a liability for asset retirement obligations at fair value in the period in which the liability is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement cost is capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset. Subsequently, the asset retirement cost is allocated to expense using a systematic and rational method over the asset’s useful life. Our recognized asset retirement obligation exclusively relates to the plugging and abandonment of oil and natural gas wells and decommissioning of our Fredonia gas wells in Kansas. Management periodically reviews the estimates of the timing of well abandonments as well as the estimated plugging and abandonment costs, which are discounted at the credit adjusted risk free rate.  These retirement costs are recorded as a long-term liability on the consolidated balance sheets with an offsetting increase in oil and natural gas properties. An ongoing accretion expense is recognized for changes in the value of the liability as a result of the passage of time, which we record in depreciation, depletion, amortization, and accretion expense in the statements of operations.

 

The Company’s asset retirement obligations represent the present value of estimated future costs associated with the plugging and abandonment of oil and gas wells, in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.  The Company follows FASB ASC Topic 410, “Asset Retirement and Environmental Obligations”, to determine its asset retirement obligation amounts by calculating the present value of the estimated future cash outflows associated with its plug and abandonment obligations.  Revisions to the liability typically occur due to changes in estimated abandonment costs or well economic lives, or if federal or state regulators enact new requirements regarding the abandonment of wells.

 

Environmental Matters

 

Our operations are subject to evolving federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations related to the discharge of materials into the environment. Our process is not expected to produce harmful levels of emissions or waste by-products. However, these laws and regulations would require us to remove or mitigate the environmental effects of the disposal or release of substances at our site should they occur. Compliance with such laws and regulations can be costly. Additionally, governmental authorities may enforce the laws and regulations with a variety of civil and criminal enforcement measures, including monetary penalties and remediation requirements. We are not aware of any area of non-compliance with federal, state or local environmental laws and regulations as of the date of this report.

 

Fair value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

 

ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Level 1

 

Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

  

Level 2

 

Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

Level 3

 

Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, amounts receivable, accounts payable, notes payable, embedded conversion option liabilities, warrant liabilities and amounts due to related parties. Pursuant to ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” and ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, the fair value of our cash equivalents is determined based on “Level 1” inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. The Company believes that the recorded values of all of the other financial instruments approximate their current fair values because of their nature and respective maturity dates or durations.

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis consist of the following at December 31, 2014:

		Carrying Value at				Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014
		December 31, 2014				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Warrant liabilities		$	291,003			$	—			$	—			$	291,003

 

The following is a summary of activity of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2014: 

 

Warrant Liabilities
Balance - December 31, 2013		$	912,215
Additions			—
Change in fair value			(621,212	)
Balance - December 31, 2014		$	291,003

 

Change in fair value of the warrant liabilities is included in other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and non-recurring basis consist of the following at December 31, 2013:

 

		Carrying Value				Fair Value Measurements at
		at				December 31, 2013
		December 31, 2013				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Mineral properties		$	38,143			$	—			$	—			$	38,143
Warrant liabilities		$	912,215			$	—			$	—			$	912,215
Embedded option conversion liabilities		$	809,716			$	—			$	—			$	809,716

 

The following is a summary of activity of Level 3 assets and liabilities for the year ended December 31, 2013:

 

Mineral Properties
Balance - December 31, 2012		$	103,530
Additions			—
Change in fair value			(65,387	)
Balance - December 31, 2013		$	38,143
Warrant Liabilities
Balance - December 31, 2012		$	—
Additions			1,015,614
Change in fair value			(103,399	)
Balance - December 31, 2013		$	912,215
Embedded Option Conversion Liability
Balance - December 31, 2012		$	—
Additions			235,430
Change in fair value			833,194
Reclassification to equity			(258,908	)
Balance - December 31, 2013		$	809,716

 

Changes in fair value of the embedded conversion liability are included in other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company sells crude oil, gas and minerals under short-term agreements at prevailing market prices. Revenue, which is the Company's net revenue interest in the leased property, is recognized at the point of sale, when the crude oil, gas and minerals are extracted from our storage units by the customer. This is at the point where the customer has taken title and has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

For sale of gas, the Company records revenue based on an estimate of the volumes delivered at the agreed-upon price and then adjusts revenue in subsequent periods based upon the data received from the purchaser that reflects actual volumes received. Generally, proceeds from gas production are received from one to three months after the actual delivery has occurred. Thus, it is usually necessary to estimate gas revenue based on prior months’ production volumes and current lease operating data, such as meter readings, in order to prepare financial statements on a timely basis.

 

Stock-based Compensation

 

In accordance with ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, the Company accounts for share-based payments to employees using the fair value method. All transactions in which goods or services are received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The Company generally uses the Black-Scholes option pricing method to compute the fair value of options or warrants granted for goods or services.

 

Share based payments to non-employees are accounted for under the measurement and recognition criteria of ASC 505-50 “Equity Based Payments to Non-Employees”.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. The asset and liability method provides that deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates and laws. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is believed more likely than not to be realized.

 

The Company follows the provisions of ASC 740-10,  “Accounting for Uncertain Income Tax Position”. When tax returns are filed, it is highly certain that some positions taken would be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, while others are subject to uncertainty about the merits of the position taken or the amount of the position that would be ultimately sustained. In accordance with the guidance of ASC 740-10, the benefit of a tax position is recognized in the financial statements in the period during which, based on all available evidence, management believes it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including the resolution of appeals or litigation processes, if any. Tax positions taken are not offset or aggregated with other positions. Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely of being realized upon settlement with the applicable taxing authority. The portion of the benefits associated with tax positions taken that exceeds the amount measured as described above should be reflected as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets along with any associated interest and penalties that would be payable to the taxing authorities upon examination.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 

 

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

The Company computes net earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 260, “Earnings per Share”. ASC 260 requires presentation of both basic and diluted net earnings per share (“EPS”) on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common shareholders (numerator) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Diluted EPS gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and convertible preferred stock using the if-converted method. In computing diluted EPS, the average stock price for the period is used in determining the number of shares assumed to be purchased from the exercise of stock options or warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti dilutive. At December 31, 2014, there were stock options outstanding for conversion into 3,000,000 common shares, Class E, F and G Warrants outstanding for 17,425,920 common shares that if exercised, may dilute future earnings per share, and there were convertible preferred stock outstanding convertible into 4,545,000 common shares that may dilute future earnings per share.

 

Comprehensive Loss

 

ASC 220, “Comprehensive Income”, establishes standards for the reporting and display of comprehensive income (loss) and its components in the consolidated financial statements. As at December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has no items that represent a comprehensive income (loss) and, therefore, has not included a schedule of comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements that are in effect and that may impact its consolidated financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued and not implemented that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

 

NOTE 3: NONCONTROLLING INTEREST IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY

 

On March 18, 2013, the Company formed a new entity 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 LP (the “Limited Partnership”). The Limited Partnership was specifically formed to drill three oil wells on the Company’s B&W Ranch lease in the Chautauqua County, Kansas. The Company became the General Partner and owns 51% of the Limited Partnership. The Limited Partnership closed upon receiving a cash contribution of $650,000 from one non-affiliate shareholder of the Company as the Limited Partner. The Company’s contribution as the General Partner was $6,500 in cash and giving the rights and commitment to the Limited Partnership to drill three oil wells on the Company’s B&W Ranch lease. Pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, the Limited Partner will be entitled to receive 70% of the net income and cash available for distributions until such time an amount equal to the Limited Partner’s initial investment plus a 50% return on such initial investment is received by the Limited Partner. Thereafter, net income and cash available for distributions shall be allocated 20% to the Limited Partner and 80% to the General Partner. The Limited Partnership entered into a turnkey drilling agreement with the managing General Partner, to drill and complete the partnership wells. The turnkey price includes all ordinary costs of drilling, testing and completing the wells. When the wells begin producing, the General Partner, as operator of the wells will be reimbursed at actual cost for all direct expenses incurred on behalf of the Limited Partnership, and will receive a fixed fee of $250 per well per month for supervising, operating and maintaining the wells during production operations. The Limited Partnership recorded their share of the loss of $248,047 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and $138,058 since inception from March 18, 2013 to December 31, 2013. The Company allocated the Limited Partnership’s loss to its noncontrolling members in its consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

The following provides a summary of activity in the noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary account for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

 

Balance - March 18, 2013		$	—
Contribution by noncontrolling interest member			650,000
Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest - 2013			(138,058	)
Balance at December 31, 2013			511,942
Contribution by noncontrolling interest member			—
Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest - 2014			(248,047	)
Balance at December 31, 2014		$	263,895

 

NOTE 4: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Furniture		$	8,295			$	8,295
Equipment			28,942				10,272
Well equipment			242,587				212,692
			279,824				231,259
Less: Accumulated depreciation			(69,072	)			(29,703	)
Total		$	210,752			$	201,556

 

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $39,368 and $28,772, respectively. The Company recorded an impairment expense of $0 and $20,543 on well equipment for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

NOTE 5: OIL AND GAS PROPERTIES

 

The Company's aggregate capitalized costs related to oil and gas properties consist of the following:

 

						December 31,				December 31,
Name of the property		Type				2014				2013
Rogers County, OK - Glass Lease			Oil			$	221,000			$	221,000
Roger County, OK - Phillips Lease			Oil				130,000				130,000
Rogers County, OK (9) Leases			Oil				378,600				378,600
Chautauqua County, KS - B&W Ranch Lease			Oil				75,000				75,000
Chautauqua County, KS - Charles & Nancy Smith Lease			Oil				24,750				24,750
Chautauqua County, KS - Lloyd & Patricia Fields Lease			Oil				14,400				14,400
Chautauqua County, KS - Renek Lease			Oil				24,750				24,750
Wilson County, KS - Farwell, Puckett & Farwell/Eagle Lease			Gas				251,208				251,208
Wilson County, KS - Volunteer & Landers Lease			Oil				—				470,000
Nowata County, OK (4) Leases			Oil				35,000				—
Shackelford County, TX - Terry Heirs Lease			Oil				9,722				9,722
Uncompleted wells, equipment and facilities							—				—
							1,164,430				1,599,430
Asset retirement obligation							4,000				—
Impairment allowance							(919,603	)			(140,197	)
						$	248,827			$	1,459,233

 

Changes in the Uncompleted Wells, Equipment and Facilities were as follows:

 

		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Beginning balance		$	—			$	36,973
Additions			—				—
Sale of lease			—				(36,973	)
Reclassification to proved properties			—				—
Costs charged to expense			—				—
Balance at end of the period		$	—			$	—

 

There were no exploration well costs capitalized for more than one year following completion of drilling. Depletion expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $6,697, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, management conducted an impairment analysis of oil and gas properties and recorded an impairment expense of $779,406 and $36,774 in 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Rogers County and Nowata County, Oklahoma Leases

Glass Lease, and (9) Leases- Jackson Lease, Anna Lease, Kerrigan Lease, Everett Lease, Jameson Lease, Thomas Lease, Winchester Lease, Winchester II Lease, Roberts Lease, Roebuck Lease, Taylor Lease and Walker Lease (“Leases”)

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

During the years from 2009 to 2013, the Company acquired oil, gas and minerals leases in Rogers County and Nowata County, Oklahoma (“Leases”) to explore and develop these properties. The Company paid for its pro-rata share (based on percentage ownership) of the expenses of operation and maintenance of the wells in addition to the same pro-rata share of any work-over operation required for the wells, such as service or replacement parts, as needed. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has recorded $30,394 and $14,266 for its shares of lease operating expenses in these Leases. In addition, the Company has paid all of its obligations for the purchase of these Leases of $634,600 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The has Company evaluated its investment in these Leases and provided an impairment allowance of $551,602 and $123,778 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Rogers County, Oklahoma - Phillips Lease

 

On June 27, 2009, the Company acquired from a third party Phillips Lease in Rogers County, Oklahoma for a consideration of $130,000 in exchange for 75% working interest (60.94% net revenue interest). Phillips Lease has seven (7) wells recompletion project which includes one (1) salt water injection well. The Phillips leasehold property contains approximately 150 acres and is located in an area surrounded by proven and long lasting production. The project, similar to the Glass project, is a re-completion project with plans to produce the Bartlesville formation. The Company agreed to pay its pro-rata share (based on percentage ownership) of the expenses of operation and maintenance of the wells in addition to the same pro-rata share of any work-over operation required for the wells, such as service or replacement parts, as needed. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded $0 for its share of lease operating expenses in the Phillips Lease. In addition, the Company has paid all of its obligations of $130,000 under the Phillips Lease as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company has evaluated its investment in the Phillips Lease and provided an impairment allowance of $112,998 and $0 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company has not performed oil and gas exploration on the Phillips Lease since April 2010. 

 

On January 22, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to assigns all of its rights and ownership interests in the Rogers County and Nowata County, Oklahoma Leases

for $100,000. The transaction closed on March 1, 2015 and the Company has received $90,000 of the sale price on March 3, 2015. The remaining balance of $10,000 will be received subject to completion of takeover of the Leases (see Note 15).

 

Chautauqua County, Kansas - B&W Ranch Lease, Charles & Nancy Smith Lease, Lloyd & Patricia Fields Lease (“Chautauqua Leases”)

 

From December 20, 2011 to November 2012, the Company entered into Assignments of oil and gas leases with third parties for an oil and gas properties in Kansas named “Chautauqua Leases”, whereby the assignors granted the rights to the Company to carry geographical and other exploratory work, including core drilling, and the drilling, mining and operating for, producing, and saving all of the oil and gas, including all associated hydrocarbons. The assignors agreed to transfer their rights, title, interest, and duties and obligations in Chautauqua Leases to the Company for a total consideration of $114,150. The Company has paid the total consideration as of December 31, 2012 and has not started any oil and gas exploration on Chautauqua Leases as of December 31, 2014.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Chautauqua County, Kansas - Rinck Oil and Gas Lease

 

On March 7, 2013, the Company entered into an Assignment of Rinck Oil and Gas Lease with a third party to acquire an oil and gas property in Kansas named the “Rinck Lease”, whereby the assignor granted the rights to the Company to carry geographical and other exploratory work, including core drilling, and the drilling, mining and operating for, producing, and saving all of the oil and gas, including all associated hydrocarbons. The Rinck Lease consists of 553.4 acres of land in Chautauqua County, Kansas. The assignor agreed to transfer 100% of the assignor’s right, title and working interest in the Rinck Lease to the Company for a total consideration of $24,750. The Company’s net revenue interest in the Rinck Lease was calculated at 81.25% subject to the royalty of 18.75% payable to the landowners. The Company has paid the total consideration of $24,750 as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company has not started any oil and gas exploration on the Rinck Lease as of December 31, 2014.

 

Wilson County, Kansas – Fredonia Prospect consisting of Farwell Lease, Puckett Lease and Farwell/Eagle Lease

 

On June 1, 2013, the Company entered into a Lease Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with two third parties to acquire all of their oil and gas lease interests in Fredonia Prospect which included Farwell Lease consisting of 636 acres, Puckett Lease consisting of 240 acres, and Farwell/Eagle Lease including lease amendment consisting of 178 acres, for a total purchase consideration of $325,000. The purchase price was allocated $251,208 to oil and gas properties and $73,792 to equipment. The purchase price was agreed to be paid to the third parties $205,000 in cash and the balance $120,000 in two promissory notes bearing 5% annual interest and payable in four (4) monthly installments commencing on July 15, 2013. The third parties assigned to the Company a one hundred percent (100%) working interest (85% net revenue interest) in and to the assets and oil and gas lease of the Farwell Lease and Farwell/Eagle Lease, and a one hundred percent (100%) working interest (87.5% net revenue interest) in and to the assets and oil and gas lease of the Puckett Lease. The Company has paid $205,000 cash and $120,000 towards the two promissory notes to the third parties for conveying their oil and gas interests in these leases as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company has recorded $129,404 and $78,631 in revenues from sale of oil and gas on these leases as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

Wilson County, Kansas - Volunteer & Landers Lease

 

On December 11, 2013, the Company completed the acquisition of Volunteer Lease which consisted of approximately 440 acres with 14 existing oil wells and 3 water injection wells, and Landers Lease which consisted of approximately 160 acres with 3 existing oil wells in Wilson County, Kansas.  The Company acquired the leases from a third party for an aggregate purchase price of $470,000 consisting of $100,000 cash and 1,480,000 shares of NWE’s restricted common stock. On August 31, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 12.5% working interest from an entity owned by a director for $125,000. The Company paid $15,000 in cash and executed a promissory note for $110,000 due in August 2015 (See Note 8). On September 4, 2014, the Company executed a three party agreement where the Company sold Volunteer & Landers Leases to a third party Legend Oil & Gas Limited (“Legend”) and in exchange, the Company obtained a release of security interest against its assets and extinguishment of a Convertible Promissory Note in full settlement (See Note 8). As a result of the sale and extinguishment of debt, the Company recorded a loss of $128,168 as of December 31, 2014. 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Shackelford County, Texas – Moran Lease

 

On January 2, 2012, as part of the RTE acquisition, the Company acquired an assignment of Moran Lease for $20,000 of which $9,722 was recorded as investment in oil and gas properties and $10,278 in lease and well equipment. The Company has paid off the total consideration of $20,000 as of December 31, 2013. In addition, as part of the RTE acquisition, the Company acquired the rights and title to well equipment on oil and gas properties relating to Cottle #1 lease and Maxwell #1 lease in the amounts of $10,594 and $10,758. Management has conducted an impairment analysis on Moran lease and recorded an impairment expense of $9,722 on its investment in Moran Lease and $20,543, net of accumulated depreciation, on well equipment on Moran Lease as of December 31, 2013. The Company also recorded an additional impairment of $1,254 of accounts receivable and $5,225 of oil inventory on Moran Lease for a total impairment expense of $36,744 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company has not started any oil and gas exploration on the Moran Lease as of December 31, 2014.

 

Jones County, Texas - Sale of Swenson Lease, McLellan Lease and Reves Lease

 

On February 28, 2013, the Company sold its 100% working interest in 402 acres of oil and gas leases in the Swenson, McLellan and Reves Leases in Jones County, Texas (collectively referred to as these “Leases”), to a third party for a cash payment of $280,000. The Company’s leasehold costs in these Leases amounted to $33,023 and capitalized lease and uncompleted wells equipment, and facilities costs of these Leases were $63,406 as of February 28, 2013. In addition, the Company paid legal fees and commissions of $29,000 to third parties for brokering the sale, incurred lease operating expenses of $13,847 to get the Swenson Lease saleable, and paid $75,300 to Hatchett Energy for its 30% share in these Leases. The Company recorded a gain of $65,424 as a result of sale of these Leases in its consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2013.

 

Shackelford County, Texas - Sale of Mrs. W. G. Trice, Trice and Methodist Home and Trice Methodist “400” Lease, (“Trice Lease”)

 

On June 11, 2013, the Company sold its 100% working interest in oil and gas leases in Trice Lease to a third party for a cash payment of $130,000. The Company’s net investment leasehold costs in Trice Lease as of date of sale amounted to $23,828 and capitalized lease and well equipment cost net of accumulated depreciation was $45,833. The Company paid $13,000 in fees and commissions to a third party for brokering the sale, paid $35,100 to Hatchett Energy for its 30% share of profits in Trice Lease, and paid $68 in lease operating expenses as of the date of sale. The Company recorded a gain of $12,170 as a result of sale of Trice Lease in its consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2013. 

 

NOTE 6: MINERAL PROPERTY

 

The Company’s aggregate capitalized costs related to mineral property consist of the following:

 

Unproved Mineral Property:

 

						December 31,				December 31
Name of Property		Type				2014				2013
Wellsboro Lease			Gravel			$	103,530			$	103,530
							103,530				103,530
Less: Accumulated depletion							—				—
							103,530				103,530
Less: Amortization							(103,530	)			(65,387	)
						$	—			$	38,143

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Wellsboro Lease, Tioga County, Pennsylvania

 

On June 29, 2009, the Company negotiated to acquire a land lease near Middlebury Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The Company acquired an 87.5% net revenue interest in any minerals and an 85% net revenue interest in any gas. The total consideration paid for this acquisition was $103,530 of which $45,000 was paid in cash and the remaining $58,530 was paid by issuance of the Company’s 300,000 shares of common stock and 300,000 warrants at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, both stock and warrants valued at a total of $58,530. This property of approximately 23 acres is located on a glacial aged kame terrace. The terrace sands, gravels and finer sediments were deposited in response to blockage by glacial ice. The potential usable deposit conceivably may be significantly larger. The lease term of Wellsboro Lease expired on July 31, 2014. Since there was no production of minerals for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, no depletion expense relating to mineral properties has been recorded for such respective years. The Company amortized the lease acquisition cost and recorded amortization expense of $38,143 and 65,387 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amortization expense is included in depreciation, depletion and amortization expenses in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The Company has not started any gravel exploration on Wellsboro Lease as of December 31, 2014.

 

NOTE 7: NOTES PAYABLE

 

Notes payable consist of:

		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Note payable to a third party, unsecured, bearing interest at 5% per annum, due on September 30, 2015, is subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all bank rediscount line of credit or loan		$	73,750			$	73,750
Stockholder note payable, secured, bearing interest at 10% per annum, due on October 31, 2015, is subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of all future bank rediscount lines of credit or loans			1,500,000				1,500,000
Note payable to a entity owned by a director, secured, bearing interest at 5% per annum, due on August 31, 2015			110,000				—
			1,683,750				1,573,750
Notes payable - current portion			1,683,750				—
Notes payable – long-term portion			—				1,573,750
Less: Unamortized discount			(511,139	)			(782,310	)
Notes Payable , net of unamortized discount		$	1,172,611			$	791,440

 

On May 21, 2013, the Company received $300,000 from a stockholder on a promissory note, unsecured, bearing interest at 10% per annum, due on December 31, 2013. On November 5, 2013, the stockholder advanced $1,200,000 to the Company and combined the two promissory notes into one note of $1,500,000, secured by all assets and entities acquired by the Company with the proceeds of the debenture, bearing interest rate of 10% per annum, due on October 15, 2015. The stockholder was also issued warrants to purchase 7,500,000 common shares exercisable for three (3) years at $0.25 per share. The Company is in default of making note payments as of December 31, 2014. The transaction was treated as a debt extinguishment and the warrants were recorded as a debt discount and additional paid in capital at their relative fair value of $813,513, amortization was $271,171 and $31,203 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

On October 31, 2013, the Company cancelled its promissory note dated December 31, 2012 for $270,000 to a third party due on February 1, 2014. The principal balance on the note due on October 31, 2013 was $147,500. The Company agreed to issue to the third party 300,000 shares of its common stock to extinguish $73,750 of the principal balance of the note (See Note 11). The common shares were valued at $0.27 per share, the closing price on the date of amendment. In addition, the Company executed a New Promissory Note for $73,750, which is unsecured, bearing 5% interest, principal and interest due on September 30, 2015. This modification was treated as a debt extinguishment for accounting purposes with no gain or loss on extinguishment.

 

On August 31, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 12.5% working interest in Volunteer & Landers Lease located in Wilson County, Kansas, from an entity owned by a director for $125,000 (See Note 5). The Company paid $15,000 in cash and executed a promissory note for $110,000 due in August 2015.

 

The Company recorded interest expense of $218,235 and $33,057 related to notes payable for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

NOTE 8: CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

 

Convertible notes payable consist of:

		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Note payable to a third party, bearing one-time interest of 12%, one year term, due on June 5, 2014 (Convertible Note 2)		$	—			$	38,771
Note payable to a third party, bearing one-time interest of 12%, one year term, due on September 26, 2014 (Convertible Note 3)			—				55,555
Note payable to a third party, bearing interest of 8% per annum, due February 1, 2015 (Convertible Note 4)			—				1,232,000
Convertible notes payable			—				1,326,326
Less: debt discount			—				(1,174,120	)
Convertible notes payable, net			—				152,206
Less: current portion			—				(21,792	)
Convertible notes payable, non-current		$	—			$	130,414

 

Convertible Note 2

On June 5, 2013, the Company received $75,000 (the “Draw”) from a third party against a $500,000 Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note 2”) executed on June 4, 2013. The total consideration receivable against the Note 2 was $450,000, with the Note 2 bearing $50,000 original issue discount (OID) resulting in a principal amount due on this draw of $83,333. A one-time interest charge of 12% shall be applied to the principal sum. Any interest payable is in addition to the OID, and that OID (or prorated OID, if applicable) remains payable regardless of time and manner of payment by the Company. The maturity date is one year from the effective date of each payment and is the date upon which the principal sum of this promissory note, as well as any unpaid interest and other fees, shall be due and payable. The lender has the right at any time after the effective date, at its election, to convert all or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal sum and accrued interest into shares of fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company as per the conversion formula: Number of shares receivable upon conversion equals the dollar conversion amount divided by the Conversion Price. The Conversion Price is the lessor of $0.22 or 67.5% of the lowest trade price in the 25 trading days previous to the conversion. 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

In connection with the issuance of the Note 2, the Company recorded a loan discount related to the OID in the amount of $8,333 which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Draw. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company recognized a debt discount related to the bifurcated embedded conversion option derivative liability in the amount of $75,000 which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Draw and an initial change in fair value of $42,591 for a total initial embedded conversion option liability of $117,591. Furthermore, on December 5, 2013 and December 19, 2013, the Company converted $22,425 and $22,137 of the debt by issuance of 200,000 shares and 250,000 shares, respectively, of its common stock valued at $0.112125 per share and $0.08855 per share (See Note 11). On January 16, 2014 and February 11, 2014, the Company converted $24,948 and $23,823 of the debt by issuance of 240,000 shares and 220,582 shares, respectively, of its common stock valued at $0.10395 per share and $0.10800 per share (See Note 11). The Note 2 was converted in full and $19,802 of embedded conversion option liability was reclassified to equity. For the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has recognized interest expense of $13,643 and $4,691 related to the amortization of the OID and $27,984 and $43,773 related to the amortization of the embedded conversion option liability discount as it related to this Note 2.

 

Convertible Note 3

On September 26, 2013, the Company received $50,000 (the “Draw”) from a third party against a $500,000 Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note 3”) executed on September 25, 2013. The total consideration receivable against the Note 3 was $450,000, with the Note 3 bearing $50,000 original issue discount (OID) resulting in a principal amount due from this draw of $55,556. A one-time interest charge of 12% shall be applied to the principal sum. Any interest payable is in addition to the OID, and that OID (or prorated OID, if applicable) remains payable regardless of time and manner of payment by the Company. The maturity date is one year from the effective date of each payment and is the date upon which the principal sum of this promissory note, as well as any unpaid interest and other fees, shall be due and payable. The lender has the right at any time after the effective date, at its election, to convert all or part of the outstanding and unpaid principal sum and accrued interest into shares of fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company as per the conversion formula: Number of shares receivable upon conversion equals the dollar conversion amount divided by the Conversion Price. The Conversion Price is the lessor of $0.22 or 67.5% of the lowest trade price in the 25 trading days previous to the conversion.

 

In connection with the issuance of the Note 3, the Company recorded a loan discount related to the OID in the amount of $5,555 which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Draw. In accordance with ASC 815, the Company recognized a debt discount related to the bifurcated embedded conversion option derivative liability in the amount of $50,000 which will be amortized to interest expense over the term of the Draw and an initial change in fair value of $17,511 for a total initial embedded conversion option liability of $67,511. On March 27, 2014, the Company converted $22,950 of the debt by issuance of 200,000 shares of its common stock valued at $0.1215 per share. On April 14, 2014, the Company converted $19,440 of the debt by issuance of 160,000 shares of its common stock valued at $0.1215 per share. On October 16, 2014, the Company converted the remaining outstanding debt $19,832 by issuance of 485,638 shares of common stock valued at $0.0408 per share (See Note 11).

 

Based on the conversion amounts an aggregate $161,698 was reclassified from the embedded conversion option liability to additional paid in capital for Note 3 and Note 4. For the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized interest expense of $4,094 and $1,461 related to the amortization of the OID and $36,849 and $13,151 related to the amortization of the embedded conversion option liability discount as it related to Note 3.

 

Convertible Note 4

On November 6, 2013, the Company entered into a Definitive Agreement (the "Securities Agreement") for a private offering with an Investor for the sale of the Company’s securities (debt and warrants) for $1,232,000. The offering closed on November 15, 2013 (“funding date”).

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Debt issue costs paid to or on behalf of the lender were $84,386. This amount plus an original issue discount (OID) of $132,000 and warrant discount discussed below of $1,219,332 were allocated by charging $1,232,000 to debt discount and $203,718 to change in fair value of warrant liability.

 

The Company engaged a placement agent with respect to the Offering. The Company paid the placement agent upon receipt of the gross proceeds at the Closing, a commission of $95,000 plus 250,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $77,500 based on the fair value of common stock on the date of Agreement. The Company also paid $35,000 in other issue costs to third parties. The total $207,500 is recorded as a deferred debt issue costs as an asset. All discounts and debt issue costs are being amortized to interest expense over the debt term of 1.22 years.

 

The Company closed the offering on November 15, 2013 and received net cash proceeds of $936,233.

 

The securities were sold pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement entered into by and among the Company and the Investor (the “Agreement”) and consists of (i) 8% original issue discount senior secured convertible promissory debentures in the issuance amount of $1,232,000 (the “Debentures”) and (ii) three year warrants to purchase 6,383,420 shares of the Company’s common stock, which are exercisable at $0.2316 per share. The net proceeds from the offering will be used by the Company for drilling and rework of oil and gas wells and general working capital. The Agreement contained certain customary representations, warranties and covenants.

 

The Debentures are convertible into shares of Common Stock at any time prior to maturity at $0.193 per share (the “Conversion Price”), subject to certain conversion limitations set forth in the Debentures and certain price protection described below. The Company shall pay interest on the aggregate unconverted and then outstanding principal amount of the Debenture at the rate of 8% per annum, payable quarterly on February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Beginning on May 1, 2014, interest is payable in cash or at the Company’s option in shares of Common Stock, provided certain conditions are met, based on a share value equal to the lesser of (a) 90% of the average of the volume weighted average price (the “VWAP”) for the 20 consecutive trading days prior to the applicable interest payment date and (b) 100% of the average of the VWAP for the 20 consecutive trading days prior to the applicable interest payment date less $0.01. On each of May 1, 2014, August 1, 2014, November 1, 2014, and February 1, 2015, the Company was obligated to redeem an amount equal to $308,000 (plus accrued but unpaid interest, liquidated damages and any other amounts then owing in respect of the Debentures) (collectively, the “Periodic Redemption Amount”). The Company made the Periodic Redemption Amount of $308,000 on May 1, 2014 in the accordance with the redemption of debenture but failed to make a payment of $308,000 due on August 1, 2014. On August 11, 2014, the Company received a default notice from the debt holder requesting for the default amount due plus all accrued but unpaid interest.

 

In lieu of a cash redemption and subject to the Company meeting certain equity conditions described in the Debentures, the Company may elect to pay the Periodic Redemption Amount in shares based on a conversion price equal to the lesser of (a) $0.193 per share, subject to adjustments upon certain events, and (b) 90% of the average of the VWAP for the 20 consecutive trading days prior to the applicable redemption date. Upon any Event of Default (as defined in the Debenture), the outstanding principal amount of the Debenture, plus liquidated damages and interest, shall become, at the Investors’ election, immediately due and payable in cash.  Commencing five days after the occurrence of any Event of Default, the interest rate on the Debentures shall accrue at an interest rate equal to the lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum rate permitted under applicable law. At any time after the 6 month anniversary of the Closing Date, the Company may prepay any portion of the outstanding principal amount of any Debentures, plus liquidated damages, interest, a premium of 20% and other amounts owing in respect thereof through the applicable date of optional redemption, subject to notice to the Investor. The Debentures contain customary affirmative and negative covenants of the Company. The Conversion Price is subject to “full ratchet” and other customary anti-dilution protections. 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

The Warrants are exercisable for a period of three years and are subject to “weighted average” and other customary anti-dilution protections including full ratchet protection.

 

As collateral security for all of the Company’s obligations under the Securities Agreement and related documents executed in connection with the Offering, the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Subsidiaries”), granted the Investor a first priority security interest in all of the Company’s and Subsidiaries assets pursuant to the terms of the Security Agreement. To further secure the Company's obligations, the Subsidiaries also executed a Guarantee, dated as of November 6, 2013 (the “Guaranty”), pursuant to which the Subsidiaries have agreed to guaranty the Company’s obligations owed to the Investor.

 

Due to the “full ratchet” price protection in warrant, the warrant is accounted for as a derivative liability in the balance sheet at fair value. The warrant liability was valued at the funding date at its fair value of $1,219,332 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions; stock price $0.22, expected term of 3 years, expected volatility of 175% and discount rate of 0.58%. The warrant value was allocated $1,015,614 to debt discount and $203,718 to change in fair value of warrant liability.

 

Due to the “full ratchet” price protection in the convertible Debenture, the embedded conversion feature was bifurcated and accounted for as a derivative liability in the balance sheet at fair value. The initial valuation and recording of this derivative liability was $972,532 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions; stock price $0.22, expected term of 1.22 years, expected volatility of 176% and discount rate of 0.75%, and charged to change in fair value of embedded conversion option liability, an other expense.

 

On September 4, 2014, the Investor assigned all rights evidenced by the Securities Purchase Agreement, 8% Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture issued by the Company to Legend Oil & Gas Ltd. pursuant to a Loan Release Agreement. In addition, the Investor waived all the obligations and restrictions on the Company as set forth the agreements and authorizing the Company to file termination of secured financing statements as required under the Security Purchase Agreement. On September 4, 2014, pursuant to the Loan Release Agreement, in exchange for the transfer and assignment of all of the Company’s right, title and interest in Volunteer and Lander Lease to Legend, Legend shall release and forgive the remaining balance owed on the debenture in the amount of $924,000 owed by the Company to the Investor. The investor was allowed to retain the 1,500,000 warrants as part of the settlement negotiations. As a result, the Company recorded $128,168 as a loss on sale of Volunteer and Lander Leases to Legend in settlement of its convertible promissory note to the investor as of December 31, 2014.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has recorded interest expense of $66,808 and $66,691 related to Note 2, Note 3 and Note 4, respectively, and $503,589 and $427,484 related to the amortization of other discounts of Note 2, Note 3 and Note 4, respectively.

 

NOTE 9: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES

 

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, net advances made to the Company by the Chief Executive Officer (“Officer”) for its working capital requirements amounted to $100 and $1,922, respectively. Amounts due to the Officer are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand without specific repayment terms.

 

On June 1, 2013, the Company executed a promissory note in the principal amount of $15,000 payable to an entity, owned by a director of the Company. The promissory note is unsecured, bearing interest at 5% per annum, and payable in four (4) equal installments of $3,750 commencing on July 15, 2013, due on October 15, 2013. The Company has paid the principal note payable balance of $15,000 and interest expense of $182 as of December 31, 2013. In addition, the Company paid $25,625 to an entity owned by the director of the Company as finder’s fee for brokering the purchase of oil and gas leases in Wilson County, Kansas.

 

On June 1, 2013, the Company entered into a business consulting and marketing agreement with its non-executive director for a twelve month period at the rate of $2,500 per month. The agreement terminated on May 31, 2014 and the non-executive director continued to provide services to the Company for adhoc fees. The Company recorded an expense of $57,500 and $17,500 as consulting fees for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

On July 1, 2014, the Company entered into a business advisory and consulting agreement for a twelve months term, with a management company related to the Chief Executive Officer. The Company agreed to pay $5,000 monthly cash payment and issued 400,000 shares of its common stock valued at $56,000. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period. The Company recorded consulting expense of $28,000 for stock issuance and $30,000 for cash payments for the year ended December 31, 2014. Two cash payments of $5,000 each remain payable as of December 31, 2014.

 

The Company engages an entity owned by a director of the Company to be the operator on its oil and gas lease properties in Wilson County, Kansas. The Company has recorded an expense paid to the operator $737,156 and $368,007 for lease operating expenses and administration for these oil and gas leases for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

On August 31, 2014, the Company acquired the remaining 12.5% working interest in Volunteer and Lander Leases in Wilson County, Kansas, from an entity owned by a director for $125,000. The Company paid $15,000 in cash and executed a promissory note for $110,000 (See Note 7).

 

The Company recorded director fee expense of $48,000 and $43,200 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 of which $44,000 remains payable as of December 31, 2014.

 

On January 11, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock as compensation to its non-executive director for services to be rendered for the nine months ending September 30, 2013. The common shares issued are valued at $0.40 per share fair value based upon contemporaneous cash sales of shares by the Company. The Company recognized the consulting fees expense for such issuances as the services were rendered to the Company.

 

On June 1, 2013, the Company executed a promissory note in the principal amount of $15,000 payable to an entity, owned by a director of the Company. The promissory note is unsecured, bearing interest at 5% per annum, and payable in four (4) equal installments of $3,750 commencing on July 15, 2013, due on October 15, 2013. The Company has paid the principal note payable balance of $15,000 and interest expense of $182 as of December 31, 2013. In addition, the Company paid $25,625 to an entity owned by the director of the Company as finder’s fee for brokering the purchase of oil and gas leases in Wilson County, Kansas.

 

On November 18, 2013, the Company paid $50,000 in commissions to an entity controlled by a non-executive director of the Company for arranging $1,200,000 in financing for the Company. The Company recorded $50,000 as debt issuance cost and will amortize the expense over the term of debt. The Company recorded an amortization of debt issue cost of $3,634 as interest expense for the period ended December 31, 2013.

  

NOTE 10: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Employment Agreement

 

On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with its Chief executive Officer to retain his services through the year ended December 31, 2018. As an inducement to enter into the employment agreement, the Company paid a signing bonus of cash payment of $50,000 on January 6, 2014. Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreements, total minimum compensation commitments for years ended December 31, 2014 through 2018 are $240,000, $252,000, $264,600, $277,830 and $291,722, respectively.

 

Litigation Costs and Contingencies

 

In the normal course of business, the Company incurs costs to hire and retain external legal counsel to advise it on regulatory, litigation and other matters. The Company expenses these costs as the related services are received.

 

If a loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonable estimated, the Company recognizes an expense for the estimated loss. If the Company has the potential to recover a portion of the estimated loss from a third party, the Company makes a separate assessment of recoverability and reduces the estimated loss if recovery is also deemed probable.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

On November 12, 2013, a complaint was filed in the District Court of Taylor County, Texas, captioned Brent and Brook Hatchett (“Hatchetts”) v. New Western Energy Corporation, Case No. 25,863-B. The complaint asserts breach of contract on the part of the Company relating to a Plan and Agreement of Reorganization (the “Contract”) wherein the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Royal Texas Energy Co. from the Hatchetts. The Hatchetts were seeking the remaining consideration payable to them for the acquisition by New Western Energy Corporation of RTE in addition to general damages. Of the total 1,000,000 common shares to be paid as consideration to the owners of RTE, 400,000 shares have been issued and 600,000 common shares have been issued but not distributed to Hatchetts by the Company (See Note 13).

 

On January 22, 2014, the Company filed an answer denying any wrongdoing and filed a counterclaim against the Hatchetts, alleging fraudulent inducement and misrepresentations by the Hatchetts in addition to breach of contract and fiduciary duty. The Company is seeking among other things, damages from the Hatchetts, including exemplary damages, court costs and reasonable and necessary attorney’s fees. The Company believes that the Hatchetts’ claims are baseless and is vigorously defending accordingly. The Company has recorded an impairment expense relating to this matter of $36,744 in 2013.

The Company is not a party to any other legal proceedings.

 

On February 10, 2015, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims (the “Agreement”) with Brent and Brook Hatchett in full settlement of all legal actions and disputes between the parties, including the dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit in Texas. In accordance with the settlement, on March 4, 2015, the Company cancelled 600,000 shares of previously issued but not distributed shares and returning it to authorized but unissued status, thus reducing the Company’s current number of shares outstanding by 600,000 shares. The Company has not issued and distributed to Hatchetts the remaining 100,000 shares of common stock as of the date of this report.

 

NOTE 11: STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

The Company’s capitalization at December 31, 2014 was 250,000,000 authorized common shares and 5,000,000 authorized preferred shares, both with a par value of $0.0001 per share.

 

Common Stock

 

From January 1, 2013 to November 20, 2013, the Company sold 395,000 Units, pursuant to a November 8, 2012 Private Placement Equity Offering (“PPM”), for cash proceeds of $158,000 or $0.40 per Unit, each Unit consisting of one share of common stock and one redeemable Class D Warrant to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per share. Class D 395,000 warrants expire on December 31, 2014. The Class D warrants are redeemable by the Company at a redemption price of $0.05 per warrant upon at least 30 days' prior written notice, commencing on six months from the date of this PPM if the average of the closing bid price of the common stock exceeds $2.50 per share for 20 consecutive business days ending within 3 days of the date on which notice of redemption is given. The PPM closed on December 1, 2013.

 

On January 7, 2013, the Company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock to a consultant as prepaid consulting fees for services for the year ending December 31, 2013. In addition, on January 11, 2013, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock as compensation to its non-executive director for services to be rendered for the nine months ending September 30, 2013. The common shares issued are valued at $0.40 per share fair value or $40,000 and $60,000, respectively, based upon cash sales of shares by the Company pursuant to a November 2012 PPM. The Company recognized the stock-based compensation expense and consulting fees expense as the services are rendered to the Company.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

 On April 15, 2013, the Company entered into a consulting agreement for business advisory and consulting services effective April, 2013 for a six month period. Pursuant to the agreement, on May 6, 2013, the Company issued 250,000 shares of common stock to the consultant for such services. The common shares issued are valued at $0.14 per share or $35,000 based upon the closing price of the effective date of the consulting agreement.

 

On June 3, 2013, the Company entered into a business consulting and marketing agreement with a consultant for a six months period, and issued 100,000 shares of its common stock valued at $22,000. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement.

 

On October 1, 2013, the Company entered into a non-exclusive business advisory and consulting agreement and issued 300,000 shares of its common stock valued at $45,000 for such services over a twelve month period. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On November 1, 2013, the Company entered into a non-exclusive agreement with a third party consultant to develop, coordinate, manage and execute a comprehensive corporate finance and investor relations campaign for the Company for a three month period. The Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock valued at $65,000 for such services. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On November 6, 2013, the Company issued 250,000 shares of its common stock valued at $77,500 to a financial consultant as debt issue cost relating to the arranging financing for the Company.

 

On December 2, 2013, the Company acquired certain oil and gas lease named “Winchester II” located in Rogers County, Oklahoma, and issued 150,000 shares of its common stock valued at $37,500 as part of the lease acquisition cost (See Note 5). The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the lease acquisition agreement.

 

On December 3, 2013, the Company acquired certain oil and gas leases named “Volunteer and Landers” located in Wilson County, Kansas. The Company issued 1,480,000 shares of its common stock valued at $370,000 as part of the lease acquisition cost (See Note 5). The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the lease acquisition agreement.

 

On December 5, 2013 and December 19, 2013, the Company converted $22,425 and $22,137 of its convertible debt (Convertible Note 2 – See Note 8) by issuance of 200,000 shares and 250,000 shares of its common stock valued at $0.112125 per share and $0.08855 per share, respectively (See Note 8).

 

On October 31, 2013, the Company cancelled its Promissory Note dated December 31, 2012 for $270,000 to a third party due on February 10, 2014. The principal balance on the Note due on October 31, 2013 was $147,500. On November 12, 2013, the Company issued to the third party 300,000 shares of its common stock to extinguish $73,750 of the principal and $8,074 of accrued interest balance of the Note (see Note 7). The common shares were valued at $0.27 per share, the closing price on the date of amendment. In addition, the Company executed a New Promissory Note for $73,750, which is unsecured, bearing 5% interest, principal and interest due on September 30, 2015.  This modification was treated as a debt extinguishment for accounting purposes with no gain or loss on extinguishment.

 

On February 1, 2014, the Company entered into a non-exclusive agreement with a third party consultant to develop, coordinate, manage and execute a comprehensive corporate finance and investor relations campaign for the Company for a six month period. The Company issued 300,000 shares of its common stock valued at $57,000 for such services. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

On January 13, 2014 and February 10, 2014, the Company converted $24,948 and $23,823 of its convertible debt (Convertible Note 2 - See Note 8) by issuance of 240,000 shares and 220,582 shares of its common stock valued at $0.10395 per share and $0.10800 per share, respectively (See Note 8). On March 26, 2014 and April 14, 2014, the Company converted $22,950 and $19,440 of its convertible debt (Convertible Note 3 – See Note 8) by issuance of 200,000 shares and 160,000 shares of its common stock valued at $0.11475 per share and $0.1215 per share (See Note 8).

 

On May 1, 2014, the Company entered into a business consulting agreement for a six month period with a third party to consult with the officers and employees concerning matters relating to the management and marketing of the Company. The Company issued 300,000 shares of its common stock valued at $54,000 for such services. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On June 1, 2014, the Company entered into a business consulting agreement for a three month period with a third party to consult with the officers and employees concerning matters relating to the management and marketing of the Company. The Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock valued at $32,000 for such services. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On July 1, 2014, the Company entered into a business advisory and consulting agreement for a twelve months term, with a management company related to the Chief Executive Officer. The Company issued 400,000 shares of its common stock valued at $56,000. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On September 1, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant for a six months term, providing business services relating to energy and financial services. The Company issued 600,000 shares of its common stock valued at $60,000. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On October 16, 2014, the Company converted $19,832 of its convertible debt (Convertible Note 3 – See Note 8) by issuance of 485,638 shares of its common stock valued at $0.0408 per share (See Note 8).

 

On December 15, 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant for a three months period providing business advisory and consulting services to the Company’s management. The Company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock valued at $16,000. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the consulting agreement and the value is recorded as a prepaid expense to be amortized over the service period.

 

On December 19, 2014, the Company entered into an Operating Agreement with NWE/Forward Energy LLC to explore, develop, drill and market oil and natural gas in Central Montana. As an inducement to enter into an agreement, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its common stock to Forward Energy LLC valued at $60,000. The common shares issued are valued at the closing price of stock on the effective date of the Operating Agreement.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Preferred stock

 

On April 1, 2014, the Company offered to sell pursuant to a private placement, under a Regulation S offering to non-US investors only, 1,500,000 Units to raise $7,500,000. The minimum investment in this offering is for 5,000 Units for $25,000. Each Unit consists of two (2) shares of Series A 7% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share and one (1) redeemable Class F Warrant of the Company to purchase ten (10) shares of common stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock pays a 7% annual dividend for the first year ending March 31, 2015 and thereafter, a 10% dividend payable, at the option of the Company, in cash or in the Company’s common stock. Each Class F Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase, at any time until the expiration date of March 31, 2017, ten (10) shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.30 per share, subject to adjustment. The Class F Warrants are redeemable by the Company, at a redemption price of $0.05 per Warrant, upon at least 30 days’ prior written notice, commencing six months after the date of this private placement, if the average of the closing bid price of the Common Stock, as reported on the Over-The-Counter or other exchange, shall equal or exceed $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment) for ten (10) consecutive business days prior to the notice of redemption. The Units are being offered on a “best effort basis” by the Company through its officers and directors and selected finders and broker/dealers.

 

The Company has sold 127,000 Units and raised $635,000 as of December 31, 2014. The Company has issued 254,000 Series A 7% convertible Preferred Shares, par value $0.0001 per share, and warrants to purchase 2,540,000 shares of common shares at an exercise price of $0.30 per share as of December 31, 2014.

 

On September 25, 2014, the Company offered to sell pursuant to a private placement, under a Regulation S offering to non-US investors only, 400,000 Units to raise $2,000,000. The minimum investment in this offering is for 5,000 Units for $25,000. Each Unit consists of one (1) share of Series B 7% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share and one (1) redeemable Class G Warrant of the Company to purchase twenty-five (25) shares of common stock. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock pays a 7% annual dividend for the first year ending March September 30, 2015 and thereafter, a 10% dividend payable, at the option of the Company, in cash or in the Company’s common stock. Each Class G Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase, at any time until the expiration date of September 30, 2017, twenty-five (25) shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The Class G Warrants are redeemable by the Company, at a redemption price of $0.05 per Warrant, upon at least 30 days’ prior written notice, commencing six months after the date of this private placement, if the average of the closing bid price of the Common Stock, as reported on the Over-The-Counter or other exchange, shall equal or exceed $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment) for ten (10) consecutive business days prior to the notice of redemption. The Units are being offered on a “best effort basis” by the Company through its officers and directors and selected finders and broker/dealers.

 

The Company has sold 40,100 Units and raised $200,500 as of December 31, 2014. The Company has issued 40,100 Series B 7% convertible Preferred Shares, par value $0.0001 per share, and warrants to purchase 1,002,500 shares of common shares at an exercise price of $0.20 per share as of December 31, 2014.

 

2012 Incentive Stock Plan

On August 30, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized and approved the 2012 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2012 Plan”), subject to approval by the majority shareholders within 12 months of the date of approval by the Board of Directors, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.0001 par value per share. Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 Plan, the Company may award to officers, key employees, consultants and non-employee directors options to purchase Company’s common stock.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

On October 1, 2012, the Board granted vested stock options under its 2012 Plan, to each of the four directors of the Company and to two consultants for past services, to purchase up to 200,000 shares of common stock for a total of 1,200,000 shares of common stock, with a three years term. The exercise price of the stock options to purchase common stock is $0.60 per share, which is the quoted market price of the Company stock on the grant date. The option to purchase common stock expires on October 1, 2015. The fair value of the options granted was $309,629, calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the assumptions of risk free discount rate of 0.38%, volatility of 189%, 3 years term, and dividend yield of 0%. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of $309,629 for the year ended December 31, 2012. On August 1, 2013, the Board authorized to modify the grant price of options granted to purchase 1,200,000 shares of common stock from $0.60 per share to $0.20 per share and extend the expiration to expire on August 31, 2016. The Company recorded an expense of $42,412 as compensation expense for modifying the grant price of options and extending the expiration date. The value was computed as the increase in fair value on the modification date just before and after the modification using the following assumptions:

 

Valuation before modification
Risk-free interest rate:			0.38	%
Expected term:			3 Years
Expected dividend yield:			—
Expected volatility:			189.38	%

 

Valuation after modification
Risk-free interest rate:			0.65	%
Expected term:			2.17 Years
Expected dividend yield:			—
Expected volatility:			168.46	%

 

2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan

On September 3, 2013, the Board granted vested stock options under its 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, to each of the four directors of the Company and to two consultants for past services, to purchase up to 1,800,000 shares of common stock. The exercise price of the stock options to purchase common stock is $0.20 per share. The option to purchase common stock expires on September 30, 2016. The fair value of the options granted was $243,730, calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the assumptions of risk free discount rate of 0.83%, volatility of 170.66%, 3 years term, and dividend yield of 0%. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of $243,730 for the grant of such options for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

A summary of the Company’s stock options activity during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:

 

2012 Stock Incentive Plan
		Number of Options				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2012			1,200,000			$	0.60				2.83				—
Granted			1,200,000				0.20				—				—
Exercised			—								—				—
Forfeited/Cancelled			(1,200,000	)			0.60				—				—
Expired			—								—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2013			1,200,000			$	0.20				2.67				—
Granted			—				—				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited/Cancelled			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2014			1,200,000			$	0.20				1.67				—
Exercisable, December 31, 2014			1,200,000			$	0.20				1.67				—

 

 

2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan
		Number of Options				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2012			—				—				—				—
Granted			1,800,000			$	0.20				3.00				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2013			1,800,000			$	0.20				2.75				—
Granted			—				—				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2014			1,800,000			$	0.20				1.75				—
Exercisable, December 31, 2014			1,800,000			$	0.20				1.75				—

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Warrants

 

A summary of the Company’s warrant activity during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is presented below:

Warrant D
		Number of Warrants				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2012			—			$	—				—				—
Granted			395,000				1.25				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2013			395,000			$	1.25				1				—
Granted			—				—				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			(395,000	)			—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2014			—			$	—				—				—
Exercisable, December 31, 2014			—			$	—				—				—

The Company issued Class D warrants in connection with the sale of 395,000 units pursuant to a private placement.

 

Warrant E
		Number of Warrants				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2012			—			$	—				—				—
Granted			7,500,000				0.25				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2013			7,500,000				0.25				2.87				—
Granted			—				—				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2014			7,500,000			$	0.25				1.87				—
Exercisable, December 31, 2014			7,500,000			$	0.25				1.87				—

The Company granted to a stockholder warrants to purchase 7,500,000 shares of its common stock upon issuance of a $1,500,000 note payable (See Note 7).

 NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Warrant F
		Number of Warrants				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2012			—			$	—				—				—
Granted			6,383,420				0.2316				—				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2013			6,383,420				0.2316				2.87				—
Granted			2,540,000				0.30				1.98				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2014			8,923,420			$	1.98				1.98				—
Exercisable, December 31, 2014			8,923,420			$	1.98				1.98				—

The Company granted to a third party warrants to purchase 6,383,420 shares of its common stock upon issuance of a $1,232,000 convertible promissory note (see Note 8).

 

Warrant G
		Number of Warrants				Weighted Average Exercise Price				Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2013			—			$	—				—				—
Granted			1,002,500				0.20				2.75				—
Exercised			—				—				—				—
Forfeited			—				—				—				—
Expired			—				—				—				—
Balance Outstanding, December 31, 2014			1,002,500			$	0.20				2.75				—
Exercisable, December 31, 2014			1,002,500			$	0.20				2.75				—

As a result of all stock, options and warrant issuances as of December 31, 2014, the Company had 76,492,086 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, 254,000 Series A Preferred Stock convertible into 2,540,000 shares of common stock, 40,100 Series B Preferred Stock convertible into 1,002,500 shares of common stock, 3,000,000 stock options for conversion into common stock, and 7,500,000 Class E and 6,383,420 Class F and 1,002,500 Class G Warrants for conversion into common stock.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

NOTE 12: INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is summarized as follows:

 

		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
Current:
Federal		$	—			$	—
State			1,775				800
Deferred taxes			—				—
Income tax expense (benefit)		$	1,775			$	800

 

The following is a reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the U.S. federal income tax rate of 34% to the income taxes reflected in the Statements of Operations:

 

		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
Tax expense at statutory rate - federal			(34.00	%)			(34.00	%)
State tax expense, net of federal benefit			(5.94	%)			(5.94	%)
Goodwill impairment			—				—
Officer compensation forgiven			—				—
Other			—				—
Valuation allowance			39.94	%			39.94	%
Tax expense at actual rate			—				—

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:

 

		December 31, 2014				December 31, 2013
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carry forward		$	3,405,172			$	1,750,097
Stock option expense			—				237,951
Asset impairments			—				14,676
Total gross deferred tax assets			3,405,172				2,002,724
Less - valuation allowance			(3,405,172	)			(2,002,724	)
Net deferred tax assets		$	—			$	—

 

Deferred income taxes are provided for the tax effects of transactions reported in the consolidated financial statements and consist of deferred taxes related primarily to differences between the bases of certain assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting. The deferred taxes represent the future tax return consequences of those differences, which will either be deductible or taxable when the assets and liabilities are recovered or settled.

 

The Company’s provision for income taxes differs from applying the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate to income before income taxes. The primary differences result from deducting certain expenses for financial statement purposes but not for federal income tax purposes.

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

At December 31, 2014, the Company had net operating loss carry-forwards of approximately $8,525,719 for U.S. federal income tax purposes available to offset future taxable income expiring on various dates through 2034. The Company has recorded a 100% valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets due to the uncertainty of its realization. The net change in the valuation allowance during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was an increase of $1,402,448 and $1,080,558, respectively.

 

In the normal course of business, the Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by various taxing authorities. Such examinations may result in future tax and interest assessment by these taxing authorities. Accordingly, the Company believes that it is more likely than not that it will realize the benefits of tax positions it has taken in its tax returns or for the amount of any tax benefit that exceeds the cumulative probability threshold in accordance with FASB ASC 740-10-15. Differences between the estimated and actual amounts determined upon ultimate resolution, individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the company’s financial position. The Company believes its tax positions are all highly certain of being upheld upon examination. As such, the Company has not recorded a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2014, tax years 2012, 2013 and 2014 remain open for IRS audit. The Company has received no notice of audit from the Internal Revenue Service for any of the open tax years.

 

NOTE 13: ACQUISITION OF MAJORITY CONTROLLED ENTITY

 

On December 19, 2014, the Company executed an Operating Agreement (the “Agreement”) and obtained majority control in a newly formed subsidiary jointly owned with Forward Energy LLC (“Forward”) of Montana and named NWE Forward Energy LLC (the “LLC”). The managing member of the LLC is New Western Montana Oil & Gas Corporation (“New Western Montana”), an entity wholly-owned by the Company. New Western Montana owns 51% of the membership interest in the LLC and 50% of the voting rights in the LLC, and Forward owns 49% of the membership interest in the LLC and 50% of the voting rights in the LLC. The New Western Energy subsidiary will include all rights, title and interest in and to Forward Energy LLC's current and future oil and gas wells, leases, and designated completion equipment license and perpetuity rights. The Agreement requires New Western Montana to make an initial capital contribution of $1,500,000 by April 30, 2015 for its share of membership interest in LLC, and Forward to assign certain oil, gas and mineral leases, equipment and machinery in Montana for its share of membership interest in the LLC. Neither party has made any contributions in the LLC as of December 31, 2014. The LLC had no assets, no liabilities and no operations as of December 31, 2014.

 

NOTE 14: CONCENTRATIONS

 

Concentration of Operators

As of December 31, 2014, the Company uses two operators for the leased properties for which the Company has current activities. The Company also has one mineral lease with another lessor. There has been no activity on the mineral lease other than initial lease acquisition costs relating to the mineral lease as of December 31, 2014.

 

Concentration of Customer

The Company sells its oil product to one customer and gas product to a separate customer.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains its cash in bank and financial institution deposits that at times may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts through December 31, 2014. The Company’s bank balances did not exceed FDIC insured amounts as of December 31, 2014.

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

NOTE 15: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On January 22, 2015, the Company entered into an agreement with a third party to assigns all of its rights and ownership interests in Rogers County and Nowata County leases in Oklahoma (See Note 5) for $100,000. The transaction closed on March 1, 2015 and the Company has received $90,000 of the sale price on March 3, 2015. The remaining balance of $10,000 will be received subject to completion of takeover of the leases.

 

 On February 10, 2015, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of Claims with Brent and Brook Hatchett in full settlement of all legal actions and disputes between the parties, including the dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuit in Texas. In accordance with the settlement, the Company is cancelling a net 500,000 shares of its issued and outstanding common stock and returning it to authorized but unissued status, thus reducing the Company’s current number of shares outstanding by 500,000 shares.

 

On February 24, 2015, the Company signed a Securities Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Fodere Titanium Limited, a U.K based company ("Fodere") that holds the exclusive worldwide rights to extraction technologies designed in conjunction with a prominent English university that allow for the zero waste recovery of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2), high-purity vanadium (V), high carbon steel and other high-value elements from either tailings stockpiles or direct mineral deposits. The Agreement sets forth the principal terms of the transaction regarding the sale to Fodere of 5,000,000 shares of common stock of NWE, plus a 49% interest in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, New Western Mineral Extraction, Inc., a Nevada corporation, in exchange for (a) the grant by Fodere of an exclusive license to a patent for the extraction of minerals from tailings in the United States and (b) a 10% interest in the revenues from the exploitation of the patent worldwide by Fodere, other than the United States.

 

Pursuant to the September 25, 2014 private placement offering to sell preferred stock Series B under a Regulation S offering to non-US investors only, the Company sold 57,400 units and received $287,000 since January 1, 2015 to the date of this report.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL OIL AND GAS DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

The following tables set forth supplementary disclosures for oil and gas producing activities in accordance with ASC 932–235-50, Extractive Activities - Oil and Gas.

 

Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Activities

 

December 31,		December 31,
		2014				2013
Unproved oil and gas properties		$	1,164,430			$	1,599,430
Uncompleted wells, equipment and facilities			—				—
Well equipment and facilities			242,587				212,692
Less: Accumulated depletion and well equipment depreciation			(61,316	)			(38,815	)
			1,345,701				1,773,307
Less: Impairment allowance			(919,603	)			(140,197	)
Net capitalized costs		$	426,098			$	1,633,110

 

NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For The Years Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and Development

 

A summary of costs incurred in oil and gas property acquisition, development, and exploration activities, all in the United States (both capitalized and charged to expense) for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 as follows:

 

		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
Acquisition (Return to Lessor) of unproved properties		$	(435,000	)		$	608,436
Acquisition of proved properties			—				—
Development costs			—				—
Exploration costs		$	485,108			$	270,914

  

Results of Operations for Oil and Gas Producing Activities

 

The following table presents the results of operations for the Company’s oil and gas producing activities, all in the United States, for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013

 

		December 31,				December 31.
		2014				2013
Revenues, net of royalties		$	347,575			$	115,204
Production costs			(538,774	)			(366,600	)
Depreciation			(39,368	)			(28,772	)
Exploration costs			(485,108	)			(270,914	)
Impairment of leases			(817,548	)			(108,929	)
Income tax expense			(1,775	)			(800	)
Results of operations from producing activities (excluding corporate overhead and interest costs)		$	(1,534,998	)		$	(660,811	)

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

 

None.

 

Item 9A Controls and Procedures.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with an objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as this Annual Report on Form 10-K, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Disclosure controls are also designed with an objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer, in order to allow timely consideration regarding required disclosures.

 

The evaluation of our disclosure controls by our principal executive officer included a review of the controls’ objectives and design, the operation of the controls, and the effect of the controls on the information presented in this Annual Report. Our management, including our chief executive officer, does not expect that disclosure controls can or will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud, if any. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Also, projections of any evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures to future periods are subject to the risk that the disclosure controls and procedures may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2014 were ineffective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. There have been no material changes in our internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that could materially affect, or are reasonably likely to affect, our internal controls over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Management identified a material weakness as follows: we lack the expertise in determining the classification of reserves.

 

To address and remediate this material weakness set forth above, management intends to retain the services of an oil and gas expert to help identify and categorize the types of oil and gas reserves for proper disclosure in accordance with the SEC’s Rule 4-10(a) of Regulation S-X and its Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations of the Oil and Gas Rules.

 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company in accordance with as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the (i) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, (ii) reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and (iii) compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Our internal controls framework is based on the criteria set forth in the Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

 

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

Management's assessment of the effectiveness of the small business issuer's internal control over financial reporting is as of the year ended December 31, 2014. We believe that our internal control over financial reporting is effective. We have not identified any current material weaknesses considering the nature and extent of our current operations and any risks or errors in financial reporting under current operations.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the company's registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management's report was not subject to attestation by the Company's registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only management's report in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

 

None

 

 PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

 

Our Board of Directors currently consists of four members. Each director holds office until his successor is duly elected by the stockholders. Executive officers serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. There are currently no agreements or understandings whereby any officer or director would resign at the request of another person. None of our officers or directors is acting on behalf of or will act at the direction of any other person. Our current directors and executive officers are:

 

Name		Age		Position		Year Appointed
Javan Khazali		51		President, Chief Executive officer and Director		2008
Haris Baha		50		Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director		2009
Christopher Dimond		49		Director		2013
Terry L. Carroll		68		Director		2012

 

The Company’s officers are elected by the board of directors at the first meeting after each annual meeting of our shareholders and such officers hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified under our bylaws.

 

The directors named above will serve until the next annual meeting of the Company's stockholders. Thereafter, directors will be elected for one-year term at the annual stockholders’ meeting. Officers will hold their positions at the pleasure of the board of directors absent any employment agreement. There is no arrangement or understanding between the directors and officers of the Company and any other person pursuant to which any director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or officer.

 

The directors and officers of the Company will devote time and attention to the Company's affairs on an "as needed” basis.  As a result, the actual amount of time, which they will devote to the Company’s affairs, is unknown and is likely to vary substantially from month to month.

 

Javan Khazali, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

Javan Khazali is the founder of the Company. Mr. Khazali was the Company’s interim President from September 2008 until December 2008 and serves as the Company’s President since June 2009 until the present.  From August 2008 to May 2009, Mr. Khazali served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Global 8 Environmental Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded, multi-disciplinary environmental solutions company, where he was responsible for business development, marketing and operations. From November 2004 to July 2008, Mr. Khazali served as Chief Operating Officer for Financial Media Group, Inc., a publicly traded financial communications and media company, where he was responsible for corporate governance, compliance, business development and operations. Mr. Khazali was responsible for implementing several new operational strategies that directly resulted in increased sales and market capitalization for Financial Media Group, Inc. during those years. Mr. Khazali’s past experience as an entrepreneur, a director of private and public companies and as an executive officer of small cap public companies, has been instrumental in the creation, development and launching of our Company.

   

Haris Baha, Chief Financial Officer and Director

 

Haris Baha is an experienced marketing and finance professional. Mr. Baha has been the Chief Financial Officer since January 2009 and served as the President of the Company from January 2009 until June 2009.  Prior to joining the Company in January 2009, Mr. Baha served as a Sales Manager for Equity 1 Lenders Group, a position he held from March 2000 to July 2008. Mr. Baha was responsible for managing a team of loan officers, and was involved in the firm's planning, goal setting, and customer and vendor relations on a daily basis. Mr. Baha was instrumental in expanding the firm's sales operations. Equity 1 Lenders Group was named one of the fastest 50 growing companies in Southern California in 2005. Prior to joining Equity 1 Lenders Group, Mr. Baha served as the Manager for the San Diego-based Avco Financial Services, where he was responsible for managing client accounts, and maintaining profitability. From 1992-1993, Mr. Baha served as a securities sales agent for Thomas James and Associates in San Diego. Haris Baha earned his Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Finance from San Diego State University. Mr. Baha’s experience as a loan officer, a securities sales agent and in managing sales operations and preparing and controlling budgets, gives him the skills and attributes to serve as our Chief Financial Officer.

 

Christopher Dimond, Director

 

Christopher Dimond has been a Venture Capital specialist for over 12 years. From 1993 to 1999, Mr. Dimond was a stock broker and then Dealer Manager for UK Equity, a broker/dealer firm in London. From 2000 to 2010, Mr. Dimond served as the Managing Director of Global Equity Research in Spain, specializing in venture capital transactions for both private and public companies in Europe and the United States. In 2011, Mr. Dimond returned to London and founded 4 Coy Commodities Limited, a commodities brokerage firm, and is currently its Managing Director. Mr. Dimond’s early experience working in a strong team environment was gained as a Paratrooper in the British Airborne Forces. Mr. Dimond brings many years of experience in dealing with, and raising capital for, development companies that will compliment New Western Energy’s future growth strategy.

 

Terry L. Carroll, Director

 

Terry Carroll was appointed to the board in October 2012. Mr. Carroll currently serves as the Operating Manager for Carroll Energy, LLC, a privately owned Kansas Limited Liability Company engaged in the exploration and development of Coalbed Methane Gas in Kansas and Oklahoma. Prior to founding Carroll Energy in 2001, Mr. Carroll served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of a publicly traded oil and gas company. During his six-year tenure between 1990 and 1996, Mr. Carroll stewarded the growth of the company from assets of approximately $4 million to over $14 million, while leading the company's up-listing from an Over the Counter exchange to the NASDAQ Exchange. The company later traded on the American Stock Exchange with assets in excess of $36 million before being purchased by a private entity firm in 2004 for approximately $53 million. In 1985, Mr. Carroll founded Argas, Inc., a privately owned oil field development and operating company, which participated in the drilling of more than 100 oil and gas wells, and the operation of eight natural gas gathering systems. Argas, Inc. also served as an operator for several public companies, limited partnerships, and private investors. From 1984 to 1994, Mr. Carroll worked at T. L. Carroll Enterprises, Inc., a privately owned exploration, development and oil field service company that provided geological evaluation, turnkey drilling and pipeline construction services to oil field producers in Kansas and Oklahoma. T. L. Carroll Enterprises, Inc., drilled over 750 oil and gas wells and constructed seven separate natural gas gathering systems, encompassing over 80 miles of natural gas pipeline. From 1981 to 1986, Mr. Carroll worked at Windgate Oil, Inc., a company he founded, engaged in the exploration and development of oil and gas properties, which served as the General Partner for the drilling and completion of more than 75 oil and gas wells. Mr. Carroll holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from California State University, Hayward, California.

 

Board Committees

 

Audit committee

 

We currently have no audit or other board committee performing equivalent functions. Currently, all members of our board of directors participate in discussions concerning reviewing and monitoring our financial statements and internal accounting procedures, recommending the selection of independent auditors, evaluating the scope of the annual audit, reviewing audit results, consulting with management and our independent auditor prior to presentation of financial statements to stockholders and, as appropriate, initiating inquiries into aspects of our internal accounting controls and financial affairs.

 

Compensation and Nominations Committees

 

We currently have no compensation or nominating committee or other board committee performing equivalent functions. Currently, all members of our board of directors participate in discussions concerning executive officer compensation and nominations to the board of directors.

 

Code of Conduct and Ethics

 

Our board of directors has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees, in accordance with applicable federal securities laws and the FINRA Rules.

 

Indemnification of Executive Officers and Directors

 

Chapter 78 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”), pertaining to private corporations, provides that we are required to indemnify our officers and directors to the extent that they are successful in defending any actions or claims brought against them as a result of serving in that position, including criminal, civil, administrative or investigative actions and actions brought by or on behalf of the Company.

 

Chapter 78 of the NRS further provides that we are permitted to indemnify our officers and directors for criminal, civil, administrative or investigative actions brought against them by third parties and for actions brought by or on behalf of the Company, even if they are unsuccessful in defending that action, if the officer or director:

 

(a) is not found liable for a breach of his or her fiduciary duties as an officer or director or to have engaged in intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law; or

 

(b) acted in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

 

However, with respect to actions brought by or on behalf of the Company against its officers or directors, the Company is not permitted to indemnify its officers or directors where they are adjudged by a court, after the exhaustion of all appeals, to be liable to the Company for amounts paid in settlement to the Company, unless, and only to the extent that, a court determines that the officers or directors are entitled to be indemnified.

 

Our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws provide that we will indemnify our officers and directors to the full extent permitted by law for any threatened, pending or completed actions or proceedings, whether they be civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, including actions or proceedings brought by or in the right of our company.

 

Advance of Expenses

 

As permitted by Chapter 78 of the NRS, our Articles of Incorporation and our Bylaws, we are to advance funds to our officers or directors for the payment of expenses incurred in connection with defending a proceeding brought against them in advance of a final disposition of the action, suit or proceeding. However, as a condition of our doing so, the officers or directors to which funds are to be advanced must provide us with undertakings to repay any advanced amounts if it is ultimately determined that they are not entitled to be indemnified for those expenses.

 

Insurance

 

Chapter 78 of the NRS and our Bylaws also allow us to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of our officers or directors, regardless of whether we have the authority to indemnify them against such liabilities or expenses. The Company has Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance coverage in place.

 

The Statutes also provide that the allowed indemnification will not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the directors, officers and others may be entitled under our By-laws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or otherwise.

 

COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company's officers and directors, and persons who own more than (10%) ten percent of its Common Stock, to file reports of ownership and changes of ownership with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and each exchange on which the Company's securities are registered. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders are required by SEC regulation to furnish the Company with copies of all ownership forms they file.

 

Based solely on its review of the copies of such forms received by it, or written representations from the officers, directors, or persons holding greater than 10% of Company stock, no ownership disclosure form (SEC Form 5) was required for those persons. All of the required Form 3's and up to date Form 4's for the directors have been filed with the SEC. 

  

Item 11. Executive Compensation

 

The following table sets forth the compensation of our Chief Executive Officer during the last three fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. No other officer or director received annual compensation in excess of $100,000 during the last two completed fiscal years.  

 

Summary Compensation Table  

Name and Principal  Position		Year		Salary ($)				Bonus ($)			Stock awards ($)			Option awards ($) (1)			Non Equity Incentive Plan Information ($)			Nonqualified deferred compensation earnings ($)			All other compensation ($) (2)			Total ($)
Javan Khazali		2014		$	240,000			$	50,000		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	6,000		$	296,000
President, CEO		2013		$	120,000			$	20,000		$	-		$	88,311		$	-		$	-		$	8,000		$	236,311

 

	(1)	The amounts reported in the Option Awards column represent the grant date fair value of such awards, including modifications of awards computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718. See Note 11 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report regarding the assumptions underlying the valuation of equity awards.
	(2)	Director’s fee paid for attending board meetings.

 

We entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr. Khazali on January 1, 2014. As our business progresses and grows, we expect to begin paying salaries to our other officer(s). Over the year we have hired part-time employees and have retained consultants who were paid compensation and consulting fees. 

 

Employment Agreement

 

On January 1, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Khazali to continue to serve as its President and Chief Executive officer. The employment agreement terminates on December 31, 2018, subject to automatic renewal for successive one-year terms. Mr. Khazali’s received a signing bonus of $50,000 and an annual base salary of $240,000 with a 5% annual increase in each subsequent year. Salary may be adjusted upward at the discretion of the Company’s Board, based upon Mr. Khazali’s performance and the Company’s financial circumstances including, but not limited to, the earnings per share. Mr. Khazali shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s employee compensation and other benefit programs, in addition to reimbursement for his documented reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the fulfillment of his duties. We may terminate Mr. Khazali’s employment with or without cause. If Mr. Khazali’s employment is terminated without cause or due to a change of control, then he is entitled to a severance payment of up to three times his then current salary depending on when he is terminated. During 2014 and 2013, Mr. Khazali earned compensation of $290,000 and $140,000, respectively.

 

Director's compensation 

Our directors are paid $1,000 per month and reimbursement of reasonable travel costs for attending board meetings. 

 

Stock Option Plan

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year End

 

The following table sets forth certain information concerning outstanding option awards held by our officers and directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014:

 

Name		No. of securities underlying exercised options (#)				No. of securities underlying unexercised options (#)				Equity incentive plan awards:    No. of securities underlying unexercised unearned options (#)				Option exercise price ($)				Option expiration Date		No. of shares or units of stock that have not vested (#)				Market value of shares or units of stock that have not vested ($)				Equity incentive plan awards: No. of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested (#)				Equity incentive plan awards: Market or payout value of unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested ($)
Javan Khazali, CEO, Director			—				200,000	(1)			—			$	0.20			August 31, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
			—				600,000	(2)			—			$	0.20			September 30, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
Haris Baha, CFO, Director			—				200,000	(1)			—			$	0.20			August 31, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
			—				200,000	(2)			—			$	0.20			September 30, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
Christopher Dimond, Director			—				400,000	(2)			—			$	0.20			September 30, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
Terry L. Carroll, Director			—				200,000	(1)			—			$	0.20			August 31, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
			—				200,000	(2)			—			$	0.20			September 30, 2016			—			$	—				—			$	—
(1) Options granted pursuant to 2012 Incentive Stock Plan
(2) Options granted pursuant to 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan

 

 

2012 Stock Option Plan

 

On August 30, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized and approved the 2012 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2012 Plan”), subject to approval by the majority shareholders within 12 months of the date of approval by the Board of Directors, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company at $0.0001 par value per share. Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 Plan, the Company may award to officers, key employees, consultants and non-employee directors options to purchase Company’s common stock.

 

On October 1, 2012, the Board granted vested stock options under its 2012 Plan, to each of the four directors of the Company and to two consultants for past services, to purchase up to 200,000 shares of common stock for a total of 1,200,000 shares of common stock, with a three years term. The exercise price of the stock options to purchase common stock was $0.60 per share, which was the quoted market price of the Company stock on the grant date. The option to purchase common stock expires on October 1, 2015. On August 1, 2013, the Board authorized to modify the grant price of options granted to purchase 1,200,000 shares of common stock from $0.60 per share to $0.20 per share and extend the expiration to expire on August 31, 2016. The Company recorded as of December 31, 2013, an expense of $42,412 as compensation expense for modifying the grant price of options and extending the expiration date.

 

2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan

 

On September 3, 2013, the Board granted vested stock options under its 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan, to each of the four directors of the Company and to two consultants for past services, to purchase up to 1,800,000 shares of common stock. The exercise price of the stock options to purchase common stock was $0.20 per share. The option to purchase common stock expires on September 30, 2016. The fair value of the options granted was $243,730, calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the assumptions of risk free discount rate of 0.83%, volatility of 170.66%, 3 years term, and dividend yield of 0%. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of $243,730 for the grant of such options for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or other Retirement Plans

 

We do not have a defined benefit, pension plan, profit sharing or other retirement plan, although we may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.

 

The following table sets forth certain information concerning compensation paid to our non-officer directors for services as directors for the year ended December 31, 2014:

 

Name		Fees earned or paid in cash ($)				Stock awards ($)				Option Awards ($)				Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($)				Non-Qualified deferred compensation earnings ($)				All other compensation ($)				Total ($)
Christopher Dimond		$	12,000	(1)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	82,500	(2)(3)		$	94,500
Terry L. Carroll		$	12,000	(1)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	12,000

 

(1)

Director fee at the rate of $1,000 for attending director meetings.

(2)

Bonus of $25,000 paid for arranging financing for the Company.

(3)

Consulting fees of $57,500 paid for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

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

 

The following tables set forth as of April 14, 2015 the ownership of our common stock by each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common stock outstanding for our directors and our executive officers and directors as a group. To the best of our knowledge, the persons named have sole voting and investment power with respect to such shares, except as otherwise noted. There are no known pending or anticipated arrangements that may cause a change in control.

 

In accordance with the rules of the SEC, the table gives effect to the shares of common stock that could be issued upon the exercise of outstanding options and warrants within 60 days of April 14, 2015. Unless otherwise noted in the footnotes to the table and subject to community property laws where applicable, the following individuals have sole voting and investment control with respect to the shares beneficially owned by them. We have calculated the percentages of shares beneficially owned based on 75,642,086 shares of Common Stock outstanding at April 14, 2014.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner (1)		Shares Beneficially Owned				Percentage of Outstanding Common Stock
Javan Khazali			38,800,000				51.29	%
Haris Baha			1,000,000				1.32	%
Christopher Dimond			200,000				*
Terry L. Carroll			200,000				*
Officers and Directors (4 persons)			40,200,000				52.61	%

* Less than 1%

(1)

The address for each person listed on the table is c/o New Western Energy Corporation, 1140 Spectrum, Irvine, CA 92618.

 

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

       

On June 1, 2013, the Company entered into a Business Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Christopher Dimond, a director of the Company for a twelve months term. Under the Agreement, Mr. Dimond received $2,500 per month. The Agreement terminated on May 31, 2014. Mr. Dimond is retained to provide services without a written agreement. The Company paid to Mr. Dimond $57,500 in consulting fees for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

The Company has a consulting agreement and a letter agreement for development and operating of certain of its oil and gas properties with Carroll Energy, LLC (“Carroll Energy”), an entity principally owned by Terry Carroll, a director of the Company. In addition, New Western Gas Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and 2013 NWE Drilling Program 1 LP of which the Company owns 51% ownership interest, has a letter agreement for development and operator of certain of its oil and gas properties with Carroll Energy, an entity principally owned by Terry Carroll, a director of the Company. Under these agreements, the Company paid Carroll Energy $592,156 for lease development and operating fees, $20,000 for purchase of pipe inventory and $125,000 for purchase of equity interest in Fredonia Prospect in Wilson County, Kansas, for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Director Independence

 

None of our directors qualify as independent directors under Rule 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in NASDAQ Rule 4200(15). 

 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.    

 

During 2014 and 2013, Salberg & Company, P.A., the Company’s independent auditors has billed for their services as set forth below. In addition, fees and services related to the audit of the financial statements of the Company for the period ended December 31, 2014, as contained in this Report, are estimated and included for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

 

		Year Ended December 31,				Year Ended December 31,
		2014				2013
Audit Fees		$	41,000			$	39,300
Audit Related Fees			2,000				—
Tax Fees			—				—
All Other Fees			—				—
Total		$	43,000			$	39,300

 

Pre-Approval Policy

 

Our Board as a whole pre-approves all services provided by Salberg & Company, P.A. For any non-audit or non-audit related services, the Board must conclude that such services are compatible with Salberg & Company, P.A.’s independence as our auditors.

 

 

PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits; Financial Statement Schedules

 

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1 ††	Articles of Incorporation.
3.2†	Bylaws.
4.1†	Form of Stock Certificate
10.1 ††	Joint Venture Contract re: Glass Oil Lease dated May 21, 2009.
10.1.1 †††	Assignment of Contract re: Glass Oil Lease dated September 1, 2009
10.2†	Joint Venture Contract re: Phillips Oil Lease dated June 27, 2009.
10.3†	Mineral Lease re: Middlebury property dated July 1, 2009.
10.4†	Joint Venture Contract re: Doshier Oil Lease dated October 8, 2009.
10.5†	Venture Agreement re: Texas Oil lease dated January 27, 2011.
10.6†	Employment Agreement between the Company and Javan Khazali dated April 1, 2011.
10.7††††	Employment Agreement between the Company and Javan Khazali dated January 1, 2014.
21†	Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
31.1 *	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 *	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 *	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

* Filed herewith

†   Filed as exhibits to Registration Statement on Form 10 filed April 11, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

†† Filed as exhibits to Amendment No.1 to Registration Statement filed June 16, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

†††  Filed as exhibits to Amendment No.2 to Registration Statement filed August 22, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

†††† Filed as exhibits to Amendment No.1 to Form 10-K filed On September 26, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with the Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on the 15 day of April, 2015.

 

		NEW WESTERN ENERGY CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Javan Khazali
		Javan Khazali, President
		(Principal Executive Officer)

  

In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated and on the dates stated.

  

/s/ Javan Khazali		Dated: April 15, 2015
Javan Khazali
President (Principal Executive Officer) and Director
/s/ Haris Baha		Dated: April 15, 2015
Haris Baha
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer), Secretary and Director
/s/ Christopher Dimond		Dated: April 15, 2015
Christopher Dimond
Director
/s/ Terry L. Carroll		Dated: April 15, 2015
Terry L. Carroll
Director

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

  

Exhibit No.	Description
3.1 ††	Articles of Incorporation.
3.2†	Bylaws.
4.1†	Form of Stock Certificate
10.1 ††	Joint Venture Contract re: Glass Oil Lease dated May 21, 2009.
10.1.1 †††	Assignment of Contract re: Glass Oil Lease dated September 1, 2009
10.2†	Joint Venture Contract re: Phillips Oil Lease dated June 27, 2009.
10.3†	Mineral Lease re: Middlebury property dated July 1, 2009.
10.4†	Joint Venture Contract re: Doshier Oil Lease dated October 8, 2009.
10.5†	Venture Agreement re: Texas Oil lease dated January 27, 2011.
10.6†	Employment Agreement between the Company and Javan Khazali dated April 1, 2011.
10.7††††	Employment Agreement between the Company and Javan Khazali dated January 1, 2014.
21†	Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
31.1 *	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 *	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 *	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

* Filed herewith

†   Filed as exhibits to Registration Statement on Form 10 filed April 11, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

†† Filed as exhibits to Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement filed June 16, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

†††  Filed as exhibits to Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement filed August 22, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.

†††† Filed as exhibits to Amendment No.1 to Form 10-K filed On September 26, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference.