American Eagle Energy Inc.
Condensed Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and
For the Three-Month Periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
American Eagle Energy Inc.
Index to the Financial Statements
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 and
For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
Financial Statements of American Eagle Energy Inc.:
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Condensed Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2010
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F-2
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Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
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F-3
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three-Month Periods Ended March 2011 and 2010 (Unaudited)
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F-4
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Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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F-6
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American Eagle Energy Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010
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March 31,
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2011
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December 31,
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(Unaudited)
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2010
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Current assets:
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Cash
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$
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735,156
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$
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79,768
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Other receivables
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676,500
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-
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Stock subscriptions receivable
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333,333
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|
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2,666,667
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Amounts due from Eternal Energy Corp.
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315,282
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-
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Prepaid expenses
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17,014
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-
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Total current assets
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2,077,285
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2,746,435
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Oil and gas properties – subject to amortization, net of accumulated depletion of $127,800 and $113,596, respectively
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1,036,037
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965,848
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Oil and gas properties – not subject to amortization
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3,771,036
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2,820,301
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Marketable securities – related party
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170,919
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197,453
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Total assets
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$
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7,055,277
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$
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6,730,037
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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$
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982,013
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$
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758,032
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Amounts due to Eternal Energy Corp.
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-
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279,376
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Amounts due to related parties
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10,000
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20,000
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Total current liabilities
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992,013
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1,057,408
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Convertible debenture, net of debt discount of $694,831 and $926,333, respectively
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305,169
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73,667
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Asset retirement obligation, net of discount of $23,298 and $23,647, respectively
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14,202
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13,853
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Total liabilities
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1,311,384
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1,144,928
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Commitments and contingencies
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-
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-
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Stockholders’ equity:
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 42,818,605 and 37,540,000 shares issued and outstanding
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42,819
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37,540
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Additional paid-in capital
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7,224,887
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7,230,166
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Stock subscriptions receivable
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-
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(833,333
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)
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Accumulated unrealized gains on marketable securities
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146,284
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172,818
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Accumulated deficit
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(1,670,097
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)
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(1,022,082
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)
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Total stockholders’ equity
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5,743,893
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5,585,109
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
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$
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7,055,277
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$
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6,730,037
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
American Eagle Energy Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
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2011
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2010
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Oil and gas sales, net of royalty interests
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$
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36,040
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$
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-
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Oil and gas operating expenses
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46,635
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-
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Gross profit
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(10,595
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)
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-
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Administrative expenses:
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General and administrative expenses
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107,350
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5,341
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Professional fees
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234,015
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68,514
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Professional fees – related party
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30,000
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-
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Depletion
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14,204
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-
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Total administrative expenses
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385,569
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73,855
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Total operating loss
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(396,164
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)
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(73,855
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)
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Interest expense
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(20,000
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)
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-
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Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligation
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(349
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)
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-
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Accretion of debenture discount
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(231,502
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)
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-
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Loss before taxes
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(648,015
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)
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(73,855
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)
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Provision from income taxes
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-
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-
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Net loss
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$
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(648,015
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)
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$
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(73,855
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)
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Net loss per common share:
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Basic and diluted
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$
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(0.02
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)
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$
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(0.00
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)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
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Basic and diluted
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39,338,367
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30,910,562
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
American Eagle Energy Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
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2011
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2010
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Cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities:
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Net loss
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$
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(648,015
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)
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$
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(73,854
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)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
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Non cash transactions:
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Depletion
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14,204
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-
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Accretion of discount on asset retirement obligations
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349
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-
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Accretion of discount on debenture
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231,502
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-
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Increase in other receivables
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(676,500
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)
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-
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Payment of amounts owed to Eternal Energy Corp.
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(279,376
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)
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Increase in amounts due from Eternal Energy Corp.
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(315,282
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)
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-
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Increase in prepaid expense
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(17,014
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)
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-
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Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
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203,981
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17,289
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Increase in amounts due to related parties
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10,000
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30,000
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Net cash used for operating activities
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(1,476,151
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)
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(26,565
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)
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Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities:
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Additions to oil and gas properties
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(1,035,128
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)
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(709,059
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)
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Net cash used for investing activities
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(1,035,128
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)
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(709,059
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)
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Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:
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Proceeds from issuance of stock
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-
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805,000
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Collection of stock subscriptions receivable
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3,166,667
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|
|
-
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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3,166,667
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805,000
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Net increase in cash
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655,388
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69,376
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Cash - beginning of period
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79,768
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|
|
|
2,239
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Cash - end of period
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$
|
735,156
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$
|
71,615
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
American Eagle Energy Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
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2011
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2010
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|
Cash paid during the period for:
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Interest
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$
|
40,000
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|
|
$
|
-
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|
Income taxes
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Unrealized loss on marketable securities – related party
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$
|
(26,534
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)
|
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$
|
-
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
1.
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Description of Business
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American Eagle Energy, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Nevada in March 2007 for the purpose of identifying and pursuing exploratory oil and gas opportunities. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had acquired working interests in oil and gas prospects located in Montana, North Dakota, Texas and southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada.
In December 2010, the Company changed its fiscal year end from April 30 to December 31. The 2010 figures presented herein are presented for comparative purposes and are based on different fiscal quarters than what was presented in the Company’s previously filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
2.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
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Basis of Presentation
These condensed financial statements are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Form 10-Q and Article 8 of SEC Regulation S-X. The principles for interim financial information do not require the inclusion of all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. The condensed financial statements included herein are unaudited; however, in the opinion of management, they contain all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the condensed results for the interim periods. Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.
Revenue Recognition
The Company records the sale of its interests in prospects as a reduction to the cost pool when the terms of the transaction are final and the sales price is determinable. Working interest, royalty, and net profit interests are recognized as revenue when oil and gas is sold and persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the fee for the arrangement is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.
Concentration of Credit Risk
At March 31, 2011, the Company had $486,401 on deposit that that exceeded the United States (FDIC) federal insurance limit of $250,000 per bank. The Company believes that this credit risk is mitigated by the financial strength of the financial institution with which the funds are held.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
Components of Other Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of net income and other gains and losses affecting shareholders’ equity that, under generally accepted accounting principles are excluded from net income. For the Company, such items consist solely of unrealized gains and losses on marketable equity investments. The changes in other comprehensive income for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 include losses of $26,534 and $0, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of time deposits and liquid debt investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. The Company does not have any cash equivalents at March 31, 2011 or December 31, 2010.
Marketable Securities
The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determinations at each balance sheet date. Marketable equity securities not classified as held to maturity or as trading are classified as available for sale, and are carried at fair market value, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, included in the determination of comprehensive income and reported in stockholders’ equity.
The fair value of substantially all securities is determined by quoted market prices. The estimated fair value of securities for which there are no quoted market prices is based on similar types of securities that are traded in the market. Warrants to purchase common stock are calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model.
Oil and Gas Properties
The Company follows the full cost method of accounting for its investments in oil and gas properties. Under the full cost method, all costs associated with the exploration of properties are capitalized into appropriate cost centers within the full cost pool. Internal costs that are capitalized are limited to those costs that can be directly identified with acquisition, exploration, and development activities undertaken and do not include any costs related to production, general corporate overhead, or similar activities. Cost centers are established on a country by country basis.
Capitalized costs within the cost centers are amortized on the unit of production basis using proved oil and gas reserves. The cost of investments in unproved properties and major development projects are excluded from capitalized costs to be amortized until it is determined whether or not proved reserves can be assigned to the properties. Until such a determination is made, the properties are assessed annually to ascertain whether impairment has occurred. The costs of drilling exploratory dry holes are included in the amortization base immediately upon determination that the well is dry.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
As of the end of each reporting period, the capitalized costs of each cost center are subject to a ceiling test, in which the costs shall not exceed the cost center ceiling. The cost center ceiling is equal to i) the present value of estimated future net revenues computed by applying current prices of oil and gas reserves (with consideration of price changes only to the extent provided by contractual arrangements) to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, less estimated future expenditures (based on current costs) to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves computed using a discount factor of ten percent and assuming continuation of existing economic conditions; plus ii) the cost of properties not being amortized; plus iii) the lower of cost or estimated fair value of unproven properties included in the costs being amortized; less iv) income tax effects related to differences between the book and tax basis of the properties. If unamortized costs capitalized within a cost center, less related deferred income taxes, exceed the cost center ceiling, the excess is charged to expense and separately disclosed during the period in which the excess occurs.
Proceeds received from disposals are credited against accumulated cost except when the sale represents a significant disposal of reserves, in which case a gain or loss is recognized. The sum of net capitalized costs and estimated future development and dismantlement costs for each cost center is depleted on the equivalent unit-of-production method, based on proved oil and gas reserves. Excluded from amounts subject to depletion are costs associated with unevaluated properties.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company records asset retirement obligations in the period in which the obligation is incurred and when a reasonable estimate of fair value can be determined. The initial recording of an asset retirement obligation results in an increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset and the creation of a liability. The portion of the asset retirement obligation expected to be realized during the next 12-month period is classified as a current liability, while the portion of the asset retirement obligation expected to be realized during subsequent periods is discounted and recorded at its net present value. The discount factor used to determine the net present value of the Company’s asset retirement obligation is 10%, which is consistent with the discount factor that is applied to oil and gas reserves when performing the periodic ceiling tests.
Changes in the noncurrent portion of the asset retirement obligation due to the passage of time are measured by applying an interest method of allocation. The amount of change is recognized as an increase in the liability and an accretion expense in the statement of operations. Changes in either the current or noncurrent portion of the Company’s asset retirement obligation resulting from revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as an increase or a decrease to the carrying amount of the liability and the related long-lived asset.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Hierarchy Levels 1, 2 or 3 are terms for the priority of inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Hierarchy Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Hierarchy Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. Hierarchy Level 3 inputs are inputs that are not observable in the market. The fair value measurements of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:
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Level 1
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Level 2
|
|
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Level 3
|
|
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Total
|
|
March 31, 2011
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
735,156
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
735,156
|
|
Stock subscriptions receivable
|
|
|
333,333
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
333,333
|
|
Marketable securities – related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
170,919
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
170,919
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,068,489
|
|
|
$
|
170,919
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1,239,408
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
79,768
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
79,768
|
|
Marketable securities – related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
197,453
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
197,453
|
|
|
|
$
|
79,768
|
|
|
$
|
197,453
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
277,221
|
|
Nonrecurring:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options granted in exchange for intellectual property
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1,247,195
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
1,247,195
|
|
The Company uses level 2 inputs to determine the fair value of its marketable securities - related party, which consists of common stock and warrants in an entity which is traded on the Canadian National Stock Exchange. The warrants are valued using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model which includes a calculation of historical volatility of the stock. Level 2 inputs were also used to determine the fair value of the Company's stock options which were granted to related parties for intangible oil and gas intellectual property. Recent market transactions were used to determine the market price of the stock and a comparable company was used to calculate volatility.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
Convertible Debt
The Company has allocated a portion of the proceeds received from the issuance of convertible debentures to additional paid in capital to recognize the value of the common stock warrants issued in connection with the convertible debentures as well as a beneficial conversion feature that was triggered when the trading value of the Company’s stock first exceeded its conversion price per share. The amount charged to additional paid in capital has been offset by a charge to debt discount. Debt discounts are amortized using the straight line method over the life of the corresponding debt instrument.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is computed in the same way as basic earnings per common share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would be outstanding if all potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. However, diluted loss per common share for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is computed in the same way as basic loss per common share as the inclusion of additional common shares that would be outstanding if all potential common shares had been issued would be anti-dilutive. See Note 8 for the calculation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax benefits and consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax balances. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantially enacted tax rates expected to apply to the taxable income in the years in which those differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the date of enactment or substantive enactment. Net operating loss carry forwards and other deferred tax assets are reviewed annually for recoverability, and if necessary, are recorded net of a valuation allowance.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and disclosure of contingent obligations in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The Company’s most significant assumptions are the estimates used in the determination of the deferred income tax asset valuation allowance, the valuation of oil and gas reserves to which the Company owns rights, estimates related to the Company’s asset retirement obligations, the valuation of the warrants held by the Company as investments and the estimates used to determine the black Scholes fair value of the stock options issued as consideration for oil & gas intangible assets. The estimation process requires assumptions to be made about future events and conditions, and as such, is inherently subjective and uncertain. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
New Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2010-29, Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. The objective of this Update is to address diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations.
The amendments in this Update specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments also expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings.
The amendments affect any public entity as defined by Topic 805 that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis.
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company held the following marketable securities that were classified as available for sale:
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|
|
|
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Gains in
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
Value
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
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Measurement
|
|
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Income
|
|
March 31, 2011
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent assets:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock and warrants – related party
|
|
$
|
170,919
|
|
|
$
|
146,284
|
|
Total available-for-sale marketable securities
|
|
$
|
170,919
|
|
|
$
|
146,284
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent assets:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock and warrants – related party
|
|
$
|
197,453
|
|
|
$
|
172,818
|
|
Total available-for-sale marketable securities
|
|
$
|
197,453
|
|
|
$
|
172,818
|
|
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
In June 2010, the Company purchased 500,000 units of Passport Energy Inc. (formerly Covenant Resources Inc.) (“Passport”), a Canadian resources company traded on the Canadian National Stock Exchange, at a purchase price of $0.05 per unit. Each unit consisted of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase an additional share of Passport’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.05 per share. The warrants have a two year life and expire on June 23, 2012. Total consideration paid to acquire the common shares and warrants was $24,635 (CDN$25,000). The Company was restricted from selling the Passport shares or exercising the associated warrants until October 2010. Management considers the investment in Passport as “available for sale” but has no intention of liquidating the investments during the upcoming twelve month period. Accordingly, the marketable securities have been classified as noncurrent assets. The Passport warrants to purchase common stock are calculated using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model, with the following assumptions;
Risk free interest rate
|
|
|
0.30
|
%
|
Expected volatility of common stock
|
|
|
193
|
%
|
Dividend yield
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
Expected life of warrants
|
|
1.2 years
|
|
A marketability discount was applied to the Passport shares and warrants.
At Passport's December 2010 Annual General Meeting, Passport increased its number of directors to eight, one of whom is the Company's President and another of whom is the Company’s Vice President of Operations. As a result, the investment in Passport is classified as a related party asset. Passport's name change occurred in December 2010.
There were no sales of marketable securities during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011.
4.
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Oil and Gas Properties
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As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, all of the Company's investments in oil and gas properties are divided into two cost pools; one pool that is subject to amortization because drilling activities have commenced and proven reserves have been identified, and one pool that is not subject to amortization because no proven reserves have been assigned to the properties. The two cost pools are further split into cost centers based on the geographical location of the properties included in the pools.
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company’s cost centers were as follows:
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March 31, 2011
|
|
|
December 31, 2010
|
|
|
|
Amortizable
|
|
|
Non-Amortizable
|
|
|
Amortizable
|
|
|
Non-Amortizable
|
|
United States
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
3,771,036
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
2,820,301
|
|
Canada
|
|
|
1,036,037
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
965,848
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,036,037
|
|
|
$
|
3,771,036
|
|
|
$
|
965,848
|
|
|
$
|
2,820,301
|
|
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
The Company has entered into participation agreements in a number exploratory oil and gas properties. Unproven exploratory prospects are excluded from its respective amortizable cost pool until such a time when proven reserves are identified. Each prospect’s costs are transferred into the amortization base on an ongoing (well by well or property by property) basis as the prospect is evaluated and proved reserves are established or impairment is determined.
Glacier Prospect
In January 2011, the Company acquired an undivided 66.67% working interest in approximately 47,392 net acres located in Toole Country, Montana (the “Glacier Prospect”) for cash consideration of $1,195,624. Subsequently, the Company sold one-half of its working interest to FX Energy, Inc. (“FX Energy”) for $597,812, which represents 50% of the original purchase price. The Company has recorded a receivable from FX for this amount as of March 31, 2011.
Because no proven reserves have yet been identified, the Glacier Prospect has been assigned to the full cost pool that is not subject to amortization. Management is currently in the process of developing its exploration strategy relative to the Glacier Prospect. The Company is evaluating the results of nearby wells drilled by other companies in order to make a determination on the future of the Glacier Prospect. The Glacier Prospect is evaluated for impairment during each reporting period. There were no impairments evident as of March 31, 2011.
Musta Prospect
During December 2009 and January 2010, the Company incurred $10,995 of brokerage costs related to potential lease acquisitions, in Divide County, North Dakota (the “Musta Prospect”). As of March 31, 2011, the Company has yet to enter into any oil and gas leases within the Musta Prospect. The Company’s management is currently evaluating the Company’s opportunities within this prospective area. The Musts Prospect is evaluated for impairment during each reporting period. There were no impairments evident as of March 31, 2011.
Mississippi and Texas Prospects
In January 2010, the Company entered into two assignment agreements with Murrayfield Limited, a United Kingdom company, pursuant to which the Company paid $150,000 in cash to acquire a 15% working interest in a contemplated well located in Wilkinson County, Mississippi (the “Mississippi Prospect”) and $137,500 in cash to acquire a 12.5% working interest in an oil and gas lease located in Willacy County, Texas (the “Texas Prospect”). In June 2010, the Company resold its interest in the Mississippi Prospect to the original seller. Net proceeds from the sale totaled $144,063, which represent the original purchase price of $150,000, less preliminary drilling costs incurred to date of $5,937.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
To date, no drilling activities have occurred within the Mississippi Prospect. The Company’s management is currently evaluating this prospect. No formal determination of the ultimate viability of this prospect is expected during the next twelve months. Management has reviewed the carrying value of this property and determined that no impairment exists as of March 31, 2011.
Sidney North Prospect
In 2010, the Company acquired oil and gas leases on approximately 178 net acres located in Richland County, Montana (the “Sidney North Prospect”) at an aggregate cost of $215,041. The Company’s management is currently evaluating this prospect. No formal determination of the ultimate viability of this prospect is expected during the next twelve months. Management has reviewed the carrying value of this property and determined that no impairment exists as of March 31, 2011.
Spyglass Prospect
During the period from February 1, 2010 through June 18, 2010, the Company acquired oil and gas leases covering approximately 6,239 net acres located in Divide County, North Dakota (the “Spyglass Prospect”). On June 18, 2010, the Company sold 50% of its interest in these oil and gas leases to Eternal Energy Corp. (“Eternal Energy”) and received, in exchange, a 50% working interest in approximately 4,480 acres located in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada (the “Hardy Property”). The Company reclassified 50% of the then carrying value of its investment in the Spyglass Prospect to the Hardy Prospect at the time of the exchange. During the period from June 19, 2010 through March 31, 2011, the Company, along with its working interest partner, Eternal Energy, continued to acquire additional oil and gas leases within the Spyglass Prospect. As of March 31, 2011, the Company owns a 50% working interest in approximately 8,699 net acres located within the Spyglass Prospect.
Because no proven reserves have yet been identified, the Spyglass Prospect has been assigned to the full cost pool that is not subject to amortization. Management is currently in the process of developing its exploration strategy relative to the Spyglass Prospect. The Company is evaluating the results of nearby wells drilled by other companies in order to make a determination on the future of the Spyglass Prospect. The Spyglass Prospect is evaluated for impairment during each reporting period. There were no impairments evident as of March 31, 2011.
Hardy Property
As noted above, on June 18, 2010, the Company sold 50% of its working interest in the Spyglass Prospect to Eternal Energy in exchange for a 50% working interest in approximately 4,480 net acres located in Southeastern Saskatchewan (the “Hardy Property”), which included related equipment valued at approximately $238,681. At the time, the Hardy Property contained one existing oil well (the Hardy 7-9 well) that, at acquisition, was shut in due to mechanical issues. As a result, the Company reclassified $766,620 (half of the carrying value of its Spyglass Prospect at that time) to the newly acquired Hardy Property, which is part of the full cost pool that is subject to amortization. The Company and Eternal Energy have agreed that Eternal Energy will oversee all future exploration and operational activities associated with their shared acreage. The Company is obligated to pay 50% of the cost of any exploration or development costs incurred for wells in which it elects to participate.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
During August and September 2010, Eternal Energy performed a workover and recompletion of the Hardy 7-9 well at an aggregate cost of $475,274. The Company’s portion of the recompletion cost was $237,637. The well was returned to production in September 2010. In January 2011, the Hardy 7-9 well was taken off of production due to a parted rod string. The well was returned to production in March 2011, after repairs were made to replace the parted rod string. The Company’s share of the oil and gas sales generated by the Hardy 7-9 well during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 totaled $36,040.
As of March 31, 2011, the Hardy Property represents the only property that is included in the portion of the Company’s full cost pool that is subject to amortization. The Company began depleting the capitalized costs include in the amortizable pool using the unit of production method once production of the Hardy 7-9 well began. Depletion expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 totaled $14,204. The Company did not recognize any depletion expense during the three-month period ended March 31, 2010 because it did not own any oil and gas properties containing proven reserves.
Oil and Gas Concepts Purchased with Stock Options
On December 30, 2010, the Company granted options to purchase 2,141,842 shares of its common stock to four individuals, two of which are the Company’s officers, in connection with their contribution of certain intellectual property related to exploratory opportunities and transactions to the Company. The intellectual property was assigned a value of $1,247,195, which equals the value of the options granted as calculated using the Black-Scholes model.
On April 15, 2010, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which the Company sold a $1 million Secured, Convertible Debenture to a third party investor. The Debenture bears interest at a rate of 8% per annum. Interest expense related to the Debenture totaled $20,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. Accrued interest payable as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 totaled $20,000 and $40,000, respectively. The Debenture’s original maturity date was April 15, 2011. On February 24, 2011, the lender extended the maturity date to April 15, 2012. Accordingly, the Convertible Debenture is presented as a non-current liability on the Company’s balance sheets. Interest is payable on a quarterly basis, either in cash or through the issuance of additional shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial conversion price of $1.125 per share, or a combination thereof. The Debenture is secured by substantially all of the Company’s existing assets.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
At any time, or from time to time, the holder of the Debenture may elect to convert all or a portion of the Debenture into shares of the Company’s common stock. The initial conversion price was subject to reduction in the event that the Company subsequently sells, or grants any option to purchase, shares of the Company’s common stock at an effective price that is less than the initial conversion price. The initial conversion price was also subject to reduction in the event that the Company pays dividends, declares a stock split or engages into a merger transaction.
Attached to the convertible debentures were 416,667 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $1.20 per share (Note 9). The initial exercise price was reduced from $1.20 per share to $0.60 per share as a result of a private placement commitment that was received in December 2010, which also increased the number of exercisable warrants from 416,667 to 833,333.
The Debenture may not be converted if, immediately after, the conversion would result in the holder of the Debenture possessing a beneficial ownership interest in excess of 4.99% of the Company’s then outstanding common shares. Upon providing 60 days prior written notice, the holder of the Debenture may increase or decrease such ownership limit, but in no instance can the ownership limit exceed 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares.
Because the initial trading value of the Company’s stock on the date the Debentures were issued was less than the initial conversion price, the Debentures were not deemed to contain a beneficial conversion feature at the time the Debentures were initially sold.
A portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the Debenture was allocated to the warrants and recorded as an increase to additional paid in capital. Accordingly, the Company recorded an initial debt discount in the amount of $280,511. The debt discount is being accreted using the straight line method over the life of the Debenture. The amount of the unamortized debt discount was $11,688 and $81,815 as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
In December 2010, the Company received an irrevocable commitment to purchase 5,833,333 shares of its common stock at a price of $0.60 per share (see Note 9). Also in December 2010, the Company granted 2,141,842 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock to certain consultants and members of the Company’s management, in exchange for the contribution of certain exploratory concepts. The terms of the option agreements stipulate an exercise price of $0.60 per share. At that time, the initial conversion price associated with the debenture was reduced. The adjusted conversion price of the Debenture is $0.60 per share as of March 31, 2011.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
These two events triggered the reduction of the initial conversion price of the Debentures from $1.125 per share to $0.60 per share. As a result, it was determined that the Debentures included a beneficial conversion feature as of December 31, 2010 and, accordingly, the Company recorded an additional debt discount related to the Debentures in the amount of $875,000. The Company recognized amortization expense of $231,502 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 related to the additional debt discount.
Because the adjusted conversion price is less than the trading value of the Company’s stock as of year-end, the amount by which the Debenture’s “if converted value” exceeded its principal amount was $3,033,334 as of March 31, 2011.
As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company has reserved 1,666,667 shares of its common stock in the event that the Debenture is converted.
6.
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Asset Retirement Obligations
|
The Company has recorded estimated asset retirement obligations for the future plugging and abandonment of the Hardy well. As of March 31, 2011, the discounted value of the Hardy asset retirement obligation is $14,202. The Company recognized accretion expense of $349 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 associated with the Hardy asset retirement obligation. The projected plugging date for the Hardy well is December 2020.
7.
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Commitments and Contingencies
|
Drilling Commitments
As of March 31, 2011, the Company owned a 50% working interest in the Hardy Property. Accordingly, the Company may elect to participate in the drilling of exploratory wells on the property. As discussed in Note 11, the Company and its working interest partner, Eternal Energy, entered into a farm-out agreement with Passport whereby Passport agreed to fund 38.5% of the drilling, completion and abandonment costs of up to two future wells to be located within the Hardy Property, in exchange for a 25% working interest in the completed wells. The remaining working interest in the wells will be shared equally by the Company and Eternal Energy. Plans are in place to commence drilling of an offset well (the Hardy 4-16 well) in relative proximity to the existing Hardy 7-9 well. The current estimate of drilling and completion costs of the Hardy 4-16 well is $3,200,000, of which the Company, through its participation election, is obligated to pay approximately $984,000.
Stock Issuances
As discussed in Note 9, as of March 31, 2011, the Company is obligated to issue 555,556 shares of its common stock upon the receipt of certain stock subscription payments. In February and March 2011, respectively, the Company collected $666,667 and $2,500,000 of stock subscriptions that were outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and accordingly, issued 5,277,778 shares. The remaining stock subscriptions were collected in April 2011.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used to calculate basic loss per share and diluted loss per share for the three-month periods ended March 2011 and 2010:
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(648,015
|
)
|
|
$
|
(73,855
|
)
|
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
|
|
|
39,338,367
|
|
|
|
30,910,562
|
|
Incremental shares from the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options (a)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net loss per share: basic and diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
(a) In periods where the Company incurs a loss, potentially dilutive securities are not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
March 31,
|
|
|
|
2011
|
|
|
2010
|
|
Stock Options
|
|
|
2,141,842
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Convertible debentures
|
|
|
1,666,667
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Stock Splits
On January 12, 2011, the Company’s board of directors approved a reverse split of the Company’s common stock on a 1 new share for 1.5 old share basis. As a result, the Company’s authorized common shares decreased from 150,000,000 to 100,000,000. Par value remained unchanged.
Private Placements
In January 2010, the Company issued an aggregate of 6,666,667 restricted shares of its common stock at a price of $0.0015 to four individuals in a private transaction. Two of the individuals are our sole officers at March 31, 2011. Proceeds received from the sale of the stock totaled $10,000.
Also in January 2010, the Company issued 706,667 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $1.125 per share in a private transaction. Proceeds received from the sale of the stock totaled $795,000.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
On December 14, 2010, the Company received an irrevocable commitment from a third party to purchase 5,833,333 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.60 per share, resulting in aggregate funds to be received of $3,500,000. The Company collected $3,166,667 of subscriptions receivable during February and March 2011 and, as a result, issued 5,277,778 shares of it's common stock. As discussed in Note 10, the Company collected the remaining $333,333 of stock subscriptions receivable in April 2011. As a result, the Company has presented stock subscriptions receivable of $333,333 and $2,666,667 as a current asset on its March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 balance sheets, respectively, and $833,333 as a reduction of stockholder’s equity in its December 31, 2010 balance sheet.
Issuance of Warrants
In connection with the sale of the Convertible Debenture (Note 5), the Company granted to the purchaser of the Debenture warrants to purchase up to 416,667 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial exercise price of $1.20 per share. The warrants had an expiration date of April 15, 2012.
The initial exercise price of the warrants was subject to reduction in the event that the Company subsequently sold, or granted any option to purchase, shares of the Company’s common stock at an effective price that is less than the initial conversion price. The initial conversion price was also subject to a reduction in the event that the Company should issue dividends, declare a stock split or engage in a merger transaction.
As discussed in Note 5, the number of warrants outstanding was increased from 416,667 to 833,333 in December 2010 as a result of the reduction of the initial exercise price of $1.20 per share to an adjusted exercise price of $0.60 per share. On December 15, 2010, the holder of the warrants fully exercised the warrants and received 833,333 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company received gross proceeds of $500,000 from the exercise of the warrants.
A summary of warrant activity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010 is presented below:
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Contract
|
|
|
Intrinsic
|
|
|
|
Warrants
|
|
|
Price
|
|
|
Term
|
|
|
Value
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2009
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
416,667
|
|
|
$
|
1.20
|
|
|
2 years
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Increase due to reduction in exercise price
|
|
|
416,666
|
|
|
$
|
0.60
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
(833,333
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.60
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at March 31, 2011
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for the warrants granted during the year ended December 31, 2010 were as follows:
Risk-free interest rate
|
|
|
1.04
|
%
|
Expected volatility of common stock
|
|
|
250
|
%
|
Dividend yield
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
Expected life of warrants
|
|
2 years
|
|
Weighted average fair market value of warrants granted
|
|
$
|
0.62
|
|
Issuance of Stock Options
On December 30, 2010, the Company granted options to purchase 2,141,842 shares of its common stock to four individuals in connection with their contribution of certain intellectual property related to exploratory opportunities and transactions to the Company. The options have a five-year life, vested immediately and have an exercise price of $0.60 per share. The options expire on December 30, 2015. The intellectual property was valued at $1,247,195, which equals the value of the options granted as calculated using the Black-Scholes model.
A summary of stock option activity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 and the year ended December 31, 2010 is presented below:
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average
|
|
|
Remaining
|
|
|
Aggregate
|
|
|
|
Stock
|
|
|
Exercise
|
|
|
Contract
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The options outstanding as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 have an intrinsic value of $1.82 and $0.12 per share and an aggregate intrinsic value of $3,898,152 and $257,021, respectively.
The assumptions used in the Black Scholes option pricing model for the options granted during the eight-month period ended December 31, 2010 were as follows:
Market value of the Company's Common Stock
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As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company has reserved 3,808,509 shares of its common stock in the event that the Debenture is converted prior to maturity and the outstanding options are exercised prior to their expiration.
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In January 2010, the Company engaged Synergy Resources LLC (“Synergy”) to provide geological and engineering consulting services. The Company’s President and sole Director is also a member of Synergy’s management team. Geological and engineering consulting service fees provided by Synergy for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 totaled $30,000 and $45,000, respectively.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
As discussed in Note 9, in January 2010, the Company issued an aggregate of 6,666,667 restricted shares of its common stock at a price of $0.0015 to four individuals in a private transaction. Of the 6,666,667 shares issued, 4,222,222 shares were purchased by two of the individuals who are our sole officers at March 31, 2011. The proceeds received from the sale of the stock totaled $10,000. Proceeds from the two related parties totaled $6,333.
As discussed in Note 3, at Passport's December 2010 Annual General Meeting, Passport increased their number of directors to eight, one of whom is the Company's Vice President of Operations. As a result, the Company’s investment in Passport’s common stock is classified as a related party asset. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the fair market value of the Company’s investment in Passport was $170,919 and $197,453, respectively.
Proposed Merger and Pro Forma Financial Statements
On April 8, 2011, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Eternal Energy to merge the two companies. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Eternal Energy formed a wholly owned subsidiary which will be merged into the Company, with the Company being the survivor as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eternal Energy. The ratio of stockholdings between the two companies at the time of closing is expected to be 80% for American Eagle’s legacy stockholders and 20% for Eternal Energy’s stockholders (exclusive of outstanding options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock and shares of the Eternal Energy’s common stock). Eternal Energy is the legal and accounting acquirer. The corresponding purchase price allocation and pro forma financial statements that reflect the proposed merger can be found in the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements of Eternal Energy, as presented in Eternal Energy
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s quarterly report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on May 13, 2011.
American Eagle Energy, Inc.
Notes to the Financial Statements
Collection of Stock Subscriptions
On April 21, 2011, the Company received stock subscription payments totaling $333,333 and issued 555,556 shares of its common stock to the subscribers.
Farm-Out Agreement
On May 2, 2011, the Company and its working interest partner, Eternal Energy, entered into a farm-out agreement with Passport, whereby Passport agreed to fund 38.5% of the drilling, completion and equipping costs of up to two future wells located within the Hardy Property in exchange for a 25% working interest in the each well. The remaining working interest will be shared equally between the Company and Eternal Energy.
Participation Agreement
On May 9, 2011, the Company entered into a Participation Agreement with Big Sky Operating LLC (“Big Sky”) and FX Energy, Inc. (“FX Energy”), whereby the three companies created an area of mutual interest (“AMI”) located in the Southern Alberta Basin. Pursuant to the agreement, the three companies agreed to pool their leasehold positions within the AMI and equalize their respective working interests in the play. Collectively, the three companies will control approximately 75,000 gross acres within the AMI.
THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATION OF OUR MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS REPORT.
A Note About Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on current management's expectations. These statements may be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “projects,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “could” and other expressions that indicate future events and trends. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about our business strategy, expenditures, and financial results are forward-looking statements. We believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are accurate. However, we cannot assure you that such expectations will occur.
Actual results could differ materially from those in the forward looking statements due to a number of uncertainties including, but not limited to, those discussed in this section. Factors that could cause future results to differ from these expectations include general economic conditions, further changes in our business direction or strategy, competitive factors, oil and gas exploration uncertainties, and an inability to attract, develop, or retain technical, consulting, or managerial agents or independent contractors. As a result, the identification and interpretation of data and other information and their use in developing and selecting assumptions from and among reasonable alternatives requires the exercise of judgment. To the extent that the assumed events do not occur, the outcome may vary substantially from anticipated or projected results, and accordingly, no opinion is expressed on the achievability of those forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that any of the assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements specified in the following information are accurate, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. You should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, except as required by law; we are not obligated to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Industry Overview
The petroleum industry is highly competitive and subject to significant volatility due to numerous market forces. Crude oil and natural gas prices are affected by market fundamentals such as weather, inventory levels, competing fuel prices, overall demand, and the availability of supply.
Worldwide oil prices reached historical highs during the last half of 2008, before tumbling amid worldwide economic crisis. Oil prices stabilized during 2009 and remained stable throughout 2010. Since December 31, 2010, oil prices have increased rapidly, topping $100 per barrel in mid-March 2011.
Oil prices cannot be predicted with any certainty and have significantly affected profitability and returns for upstream producers. Historically, crude oil prices have averaged approximately $76 per barrel over the past five years, per the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”). However, during that time, oil prices have experienced wide fluctuations in prices, ranging from $36 per barrel to $145 per barrel, with the median price of $73 per barrel. Oil prices averaged approximately $94 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011.
While local supply/demand fundamentals are a decisive factor affecting domestic natural gas prices over the long term, day-to-day prices may be more volatile in the futures markets, such as on the NYMEX and other exchanges, making it difficult to forecast prices with any degree of confidence.
Company Overview
The address of our principal executive office is 27 North 27
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Street, Suite 21G, Billings, Montana 59101. Our telephone number is 406-294-9765.
Our common stock is quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “AMZG.”
Our Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada under the name “Yellow Hill Energy Inc.” on March 14, 2007 and is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of natural resource properties of merit. On October 5, 2009, we filed documents with the Nevada Secretary of State to affect a change of our name from “Yellow Hill Energy Inc.” to “American Eagle Energy Inc.” by way of a merger with our wholly-owned subsidiary, American Eagle Energy Inc., which was formed solely to facilitate the name change.
On June 18, 2010, we formed a wholly-owned subsidiary named “AEE Canada Inc.” for the purpose of conducting operations and holding title to certain assets located within Canada.
We have not been involved in any bankruptcy, receivership or similar proceedings, nor have we been a party to any material reclassifications, merger, consolidation or purchase or sale of a significant amount of assets not in the ordinary course of our business.
On October 9, 2008, Scott Lindsay resigned as our President, Chief Financial Officer and Director and Sean Mitchell resigned as our Secretary, Treasurer and Director. As a result, on October 9, 2008, Jay Jhaveri was appointed to serve in these roles. On December 14, 2009, Mr. Jhaveri resigned and was replaced by Richard Findley. Mr. Findley currently serves as our President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and Director. In performing his duties, Mr. Findley currently devotes approximately 10 hours per week, for which he receives no direct monetary or stock-based compensation.
On June 7, 2010, we hired Thomas Lantz to serve as our Vice President of Operations. Mr. Lantz is currently our only paid employee.
Current Business
We are engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties in the northern United States and south central Canada.
On October 14, 2009, our board of directors approved a forward split of our common stock on a one old for two new basis and, in connection with that forward split, our authorized capital increased from 75,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 to 150,000,000 shares with the same par value. As a result, the number of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock increased from 30,000,000 shares to 60,000,000 shares. The effective date of the forward split was October 26, 2009.
On January 13, 2010, we issued 10,000,000 shares of our common stock at par value to a group of four individuals in connection with a change in our business operations following Mr. Findley’s joining us. Gross proceeds received from the issuance totaled $10,000. The shares were contractually restricted from trading for periods ranging from six-months to one year from the date of issuance and were subject to certain performance standards that have now been met.
On January 14, 2010, we issued 1,060,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.75 per share in a private transaction. Gross proceeds from the issuance totaled $795,000. The shares were contractually restricted from trading for one year from the date of issuance.
On January 15, 2010, we entered into an assignment agreement with Murrayfield Limited (“Murrayfield”), a United Kingdom company, pursuant to which we acquired a 15% working interest in an anticipated oil and gas well in Wilkinson County, Mississippi for $150,000 in cash.
On January 21, 2010, we entered into a second assignment agreement with Murrayfield, pursuant to which we acquired a 12.5% working interest in an oil and gas lease covering 908 net acres located in Willacy County, Texas for $137,500 in cash.
In February 2010, we began to acquire oil and gas leases in Divide County, North Dakota (the “Spyglass Prospect”), a region known for its Bakken and Three Forks zone oil production. On June 18, 2010, we sold a 50% working interest in the Spyglass Prospect to Eternal Energy Corp. (“Eternal Energy”) and acquired a 50% working interest in approximately 4,480 acres located in the Hardy Property. As of March 31, 2011, we owned working interests in oil and gas leases covering approximately 3,500 net acres within the Spyglass Prospect at an aggregate cost of $1,479,020, of which $766,620 was reclassified as costs associated with our Hardy Property.
On April 15, 2010, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, whereby we sold a one-year 8% Convertible Debenture with an initial principal amount of $1,000,000, convertible at $1.125 per share, and a two-year warrant for the purchase of 416,667 shares of our common stock, exercisable at $1.20 per share, to an otherwise unaffiliated third-party investor.
During 2010, we began recognizing regular, recurring revenue from oil sales from properties in which we own working interests. Accordingly, we are no longer considered a development stage company.
On December 1, 2010, we received an irrevocable commitment for the purchase of $3.5 million of our common stock at a per-share price of $.60, or 5,833,333 shares. In December 2010, pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Debenture and the warrant, the conversion price and the exercise price of those instruments were reduced to $.60 per share, which resulted in our recording of an additional debt discount of $875,000.
On January 12, 2011, our board of directors approved a reverse split of our Company’s common stock on a one new for one and one-half old basis and, in connection with that reverse split, our authorized capital decreased from 150,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 to 100,000,000 shares with the same par value. As a result, the number of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock decreased from 56,310,000 shares to 37,540,000 shares. The effective date of the reverse split was January 24, 2011.
On December 3, 2010, the warrant was exercised in full and we issued 833,333 (post-split) shares of our common stock. On February 2, 2011, we received $666,666 of such committed funding and issued 1,111,111 shares of our common stock. On March 2, 2011, we received an additional $2 million of such committed funding and issued 3,333,333 shares of our common stock. On March 31, 2011, we collected an additional $500,000 of the committed funding and issued 833,333 shares of our common stock. The remaining $333,333 of the committed funding was collected in April 2011.
On February 24, 2011, the term of the Debenture was extended through April 15, 2012.
In December 2010, we changed our fiscal year end from April 30 to December 31. Accordingly, the financial statements accompanying this narrative are for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010.
In January 2011, we acquired an undivided 66.67% working interest in approximately 47,392 net acres located in Toole Country, Montana (the “Glacier Prospect”) for cash consideration of $1,195,624. Subsequently, the Company sold one half of its working interest to FX Energy, Inc. (“FX Energy”) for $597,812, which represents 50% of the original purchase price.
On April 8, 2011, we entered into a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Eternal Energy to merge the two companies. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Eternal formed a wholly owned subsidiary into which our company will be merged, with our company being the survivor as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eternal Energy.
On May 9, 2011, we entered into a Participation Agreement with Big Sky Operating LLC (“Big Sky”) and FX Energy, Inc. (“FX Energy”) whereby the three companies created an area of mutual interest (“AMI”) located in the Southern Alberta Basin. Pursuant to the agreement, we agreed to pool our leasehold positions within the AMI with the other two companies and to equalize our respective working interests in the play.
Results of Operations for the Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2011 and March 31, 2010
Our net losses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 and 2011 were $648,015 and 73,855, respectively. A discussion of the key components of the results of our operations is provided below.
In June 2010, we acquired a 50% working interest in approximately 4,480 net acres located in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada (the “Hardy Property”). The acquired acreage contained one existing oil well (the “Hardy 7-9 well”) that was shut in due to mechanical issues. During August 2010, we, along with our working interest partner, Eternal Energy, completed a workover and recompletion of the Hardy 7-9 well. The well was returned to production in September 2010. From September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the Hardy 7-9 well produced oil volumes ranging from 40 to 58 barrels per day. In January 2011, the well was taken off of production due to a parted rod string. Repairs were made to the well during January and February 2011, and the well was returned to production in March 2011. Our portion of revenues from the sale of oil produced by the Hardy 7-9 well totaled $36,040 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. We did not own any working interests in any producing wells prior to June 2010. Accordingly, we recognized no revenue from oil and gas sales for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010.
We began incurring lease operating expenses in September 2010, concurrent with the return of the Hardy 7-9 well to production. Oil and gas operating expenses totaled $46,635 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, which included well operating costs of $10,044, trucking costs of $10,346, -repairs and maintenance costs of $10,123 and well operator costs of $13,726, in addition to equipment rental, fuel, water disposal and miscellaneous other production costs. Because we did not own any working interests in any producing wells prior to June 2010, we did not recognize any oil and gas operating expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010.
General and administrative expenses totaled $107,350 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, compared to $5,341 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010. The increase is primarily due to the following:
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In June 2010, we hired Tom Lantz to serve as our Vice President of Operations. Mr. Lantz, our first and only paid employee, receives an annual salary of $150,000. Payroll related expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 totaled $41,069, compared to $0 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010. We currently offer no company-paid employee benefits to Mr. Lantz.
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In June 2010, we began utilizing a third-party landman to provide land management services related to the administration and filing of oil and gas leases located within the Hardy Property, as well as within other geographic areas that we have targeted for acquisition. Land management expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 totaled $37,407. We incurred no land management expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010, as we were just beginning to acquire significant interests in oil and gas leases at that time.
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We incurred $9,658 in travel-related expenses during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, primarily related to business development activities, as well as strategic meetings with our working interest partners. We had no travel-related expenses for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010, as we had not yet begun exploring strategic partnerships nor engaging in acquisition discussions targeting specific leasehold acreage.
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Other general and administrative costs incurred during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 included filing fees of $4,321, investor relations costs of $3,445, computer related expenses totaling $4,357 and office rent expense of $2,664.
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Professional fees totaled $234,015 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to $68,514 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010. The increase is primarily due to the following:
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We incurred legal fees totaling $166,852 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, primarily related to our proposed merger with Eternal Energy as well as with certain oil and gas lease acquisitions and our participation agreement with FX Energy and Big Sky Operating. Legal fees for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010 totaled $21,264 and related primarily to general corporate affairs.
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We incurred accounting totaling $54,197 during the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, primarily as a result of changing our fiscal year end from April 30 to December 31, which necessitated the filing of audited financial statements during the first quarter of 2011. Fees related to the audit of our December 31, 2010 financial statements totaled $28,250. In addition, we engaged a third-party individual to perform all of our accounting and financial reporting activities beginning in January 2011. Accounting fees for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010 related to the quarterly review of our January 31, 2010 financial statements and totaled $2,250.
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During the three-month period ended March 31, 2011, we incurred engineering consulting and business valuation service fees related to potential acquisitions totaling $12,966. No such fees were incurred during the three-month period ended March 31, 2010.
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In January 2010, we engaged Synergy Resources LLC (“Synergy”) to provide us with geological and engineering consulting services related to the research and pursuit of potential, prospective oil and gas properties. Our President, Richard Findley, and our Vice President of Operations, Tom Lantz, currently serve as members of Synergy’s senior management team. Accordingly, we have presented the fees billed to us by Synergy as professional fees from a related party. Professional fees from related parties totaled $30,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 compared to $45,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010. The amount of monthly consulting fees billed to us by Synergy decreased from $15,000 per month to $5,000 per month subsequent to Mr. Lantz’s hiring.
We began amortizing our investment in the Hardy Property in September 30, 2010, concurrent with the return of the Hardy 7-9 well to production. Depletion expense totaled $14,204 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. Because we did not own any working interests in any producing properties prior to June 2010, we did not record any depletion expense for the three-month period ended March 31, 2010.
On April 15, 2010, we borrowed $1,000,000 through the sale of a one year, 8% Secured, Convertible Debenture (the “Debenture”). Interest expense related to the Debenture totaled $20,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. Attached to the Debenture were warrants to purchase additional shares of the Company’s stock. A portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the Debenture was allocated to the warrants and recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital, resulting in a “debt discount” of $280,511 at the time that the Debentures were sold. We are amortizing the debt discount over the original life of the Debenture. In December 2010, the conversion price of the Debenture was reduced from $1.125 to $0.60 as a result of receiving an irrevocable commitment to purchase 5,833,333shares of our common stock. Accordingly, we recorded an additional debt discount in the amount of $875,000. We recognized accretion expense related to the debt discount of $231,502 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. No such accretion expense was recognized during the three-month period ended March 31, 2010 as the Debenture had not yet been sold.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. At March 31, 2011, our liquid assets consisted of cash totaling $735,156, other receivables totaling $676,500, stock subscription receivables totaling $333,333, a receivable from Eternal Energy in the amount of $315,282 and marketable securities valued at $170,919. Our intention is to hold the marketable securities indefinitely and, accordingly, the marketable securities have been classified as noncurrent assets. Notwithstanding this classification, our working capital as of March 31, 2011 was $1,085,271, compared to $1,689,027 as of December 31, 2010. The stock subscriptions receivable and amounts due us from Eternal Energy were collected in full during April 2011.
It may be necessary for the Company to seek additional funding, either through the capital markets, some form of debt financing or through the sale of certain assets to fund our future operations. The Company owns interests in oil and gas properties having an aggregate cost basis of $4,807,073 as of March 31, 2011, the partial or complete monetization of which could provide significant working capital for future operations. Our management team is currently evaluating the available funding options and developing an ongoing funding strategy for meeting our future working capital needs.
Proposed Merger
On February 22, 2011, we announced our intention to pursue a merger with Eternal Energy. On April 8, 2011, we entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which we will merge into a subsidiary of Eternal Energy and will survive as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eternal Energy.
The closing of the proposed merger is subject to, among other items, (i) the registration of the common stock currently contemplated to be issued by Eternal to our stockholders, and (ii) the approval of the transaction by the boards of directors of both companies and by our stockholders. The ratio of stockholdings between the companies at the closing of the possible merger, exclusive of any presently outstanding options, is currently anticipated to be 80% to our legacy stockholders and 20% to the legacy stockholders of Eternal Energy.
Litigation
As of March 31, 2011, we are not subject to any known or threatened litigation.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.