Unassociated Document  
UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q
 
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010
 
or
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from ________ to __________
 
Commission File No. 000-30841
 

 
UNITED ENERGY CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
22-3342379
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
600 Meadowlands Parkway #20, Secaucus, N.J. 07094
(Address of principal executive offices)

(800) 327-3456
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes ¨ 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 ¨ No þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
 Accelerated filer ¨
   
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 Smaller reporting company þ
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes ¨ No þ
 
As of November 17, 2010, 31,504,449 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.
 
 
 

 
  
INDEX
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.
Financial Statements
3
     
 
Consolidated balance sheets September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2010
3-4
     
 
Consolidated statements of operations for the three months and six months ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and 2009 (Unaudited)
5
     
 
Consolidated statement of stockholders' equity for the six months ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
6
     
 
Consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and 2009 (Unaudited)
7-8
     
 
Notes to consolidated financial statements
9-13
     
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13-16
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
16
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
17
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
18
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
18
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
18
     
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
18
     
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
18
     
Item 5.
Other Information
18
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
18
     
Signatures
 
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Item 1. Financial Statements

 
UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
           
             
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 150,447     $ 311,506  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $72,719 and $77,211, respectively
    303,816       190,915  
Inventory
    77,772       80,870  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    21,429       62,827  
Loan receivable, net of reserve of $25,000
    25,000       25,000  
Total current assets
    578,464       671,118  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $467,103 and $492,121 respectively
    68,520       79,050  
                 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Goodwill
    15,499       15,499  
Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $299,653 and $280,306, respectively
    300,064       317,318  
Loans receivable
    38,864       35,793  
Deposits
    14,185       1,385  
Total assets
  $ 1,015,596     $ 1,120,163  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements

 
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UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
           
             
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
           
Accounts payable
  $ 323,578     $ 234,948  
Accrued expenses
    266,545       362,925  
Convertible term note
    30,000       30,000  
Due to related parties
    464,781       453,781  
Total current liabilities
    1,084,904       1,081,654  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):
               
Preferred Stock: 100,000 shares authorized; Series A Convertible Preferred Stock: $8,000 stated value, 3 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010
    24,000       24,000  
Common stock: $0.01 par value 100,000,000 shares authorized; 31,504,449 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010
    315,045       315,045  
Additional paid-in capital
    23,286,248       23,245,536  
Accumulated deficit
    (23,694,601 )     (23,546,072 )
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
    (69,308 )     38,509  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)
  $ 1,015,596     $ 1,120,163  

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
 
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UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
   
For the Three Months
   
For the Six Months
 
   
Ended September 30,
   
Ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
                         
REVENUES, net
  $ 439,321     $ 613,202     $ 882,826     $ 1,007,206  
                                 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
    164,914       231,845       337,379       385,559  
                                 
Gross profit
    274,407       381,357       545,447       621,647  
                                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
    309,363       790,606       578,075       1,141,638  
Research and development
    35,813       64,143       70,969       115,639  
Gain on sale of asset
    (8,000 )     -       (8,000 )     -  
Depreciation and amortization
    11,596       12,435       23,164       24,512  
Total operating expenses
    348,772       867,184       664,208       1,281,789  
                                 
Loss from operations
    (74,365 )     (485,827 )     (118,761 )     (660,142 )
                                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), net:
                               
Interest income
    1       7       7       14  
Interest expense
    (14,062 )     (11,878 )     (29,055 )     (19,423 )
Total other income (expense), net
    (14,061 )     (11,871 )     (29,048 )     (19,409 )
Net loss
    (88,426 )     (497,698 )     (147,809 )     (679,551 )
                                 
PREFERRED DIVIDENDS
    (360 )     (360 )     (720 )     (720 )
                                 
Net loss applicable to common shareholders
  $ (88,786 )   $ (498,058 )   $ (148,529 )   $ (680,271 )
                                 
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:
  $ (0.00 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.00 )   $ (0.02 )
                                 
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING:
    31,504,449       31,328,587       31,504,449       31,255,192  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 (UNAUDITED)
 
                     
Additional
             
   
Common Stock
   
Preferred
   
Paid-In
   
Accumulated
       
   
Shares
   
Amount
   
Stock
   
Capital
   
Deficit
   
Total
 
                                     
BALANCE, April 1, 2010
    31,504,449     $ 315,045     $ 24,000     $ 23,245,536     $ (23,546,072 )   $ 38,509  
Compensation expense associated with options
    -       -       -       712       -       712  
Compensation expense associated with warrants
    -       -       -       40,000       -       40,000  
Dividends accrued on preferred shares
    -       -       -       -       (720 )     (720 )
Net loss
    -       -       -       -       (147,809 )     (147,809 )
BALANCE, September 30, 2010
    31,504,449     $ 315,045     $ 24,000     $ 23,286,248     $ (23,694,601 )   $ (69,308 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss from continuing operations
  $ (147,809 )   $ (679,551 )
                 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    29,877       34,694  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (4,492 )     18,680  
Gain on sale of asset
    (8,000 )     -  
Compensation expense associated with warants
    40,000       524,385  
Compensation expense associated with options
    712       712  
                 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
               
Accounts receivable
    (108,409 )     (221,185 )
Inventory
    3,098       30,092  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    41,399       47,648  
Deposits
    (12,800 )     -  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (7,751 )     1,679  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (174,175 )     (242,846 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Employee loans
    (3,071 )     (1,023 )
Proceeds from sale of asset
    8,000       -  
Payments for acquisition of property and equipment
    -       (985 )
Payments for patents
    (2,093 )     (3,699 )
                 
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    2,836       (5,707 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from related party payable
    11,000       303,781  
Preferred stock dividend
    (720 )     (720 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    10,280       303,061  
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (161,059 )     54,508  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
    311,506       56,372  
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
  $ 150,447     $ 110,880  
 
 
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UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009

   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
             
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
           
             
Cash paid during the period
           
Interest
  $ 899     $ 886  
Income taxes
  $ 1,700     $ 1,040  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Conversion of note payable into common stock
  $ -     $ 35,000  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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 UNITED ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
 
1. 
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of presentation
 
Interim Financial Statements
 
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of United Energy Corp. (“we”, “United Energy” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited interim financial statements furnished herein include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position at September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and the results of its operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited) and cash flows for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited). All such adjustments are of a normal and recurring nature. Interim financial statements are prepared on a basis consistent with the Company's annual financial statements. Results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the year ending March 31, 2011.
 
The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.
 
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.
 
Going Concern – The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has year-end losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $23,694,601 as of September 30, 2010. During the six months ended September 30, 2010 the Company experienced a net loss from operations of $147,809 and a negative cash flow from operations of $158,175. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
Our continued existence is dependent upon several factors, including raising additional funds through loans, additional sales of its equity securities, increased sales volumes and the ability to achieve profitability from the sales of our product lines. In order to increase our cash flow, we are continuing our efforts to stimulate sales and cut back expenses not directly supporting our sales and marketing efforts.
 
There can be no assurance that we will be successful in stimulating sales or reducing expenses to levels sufficient to generate cash flow sufficient to fund our anticipated liquidity requirements. There also can be no assurance that available financing will be available, or if available, that such financing will be on terms acceptable to us.
 
NET LOSS PER SHARE
 
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common stock were exercised or equity awards vest resulting in the issuance of common stock that could increase the number of shares outstanding and lower the earnings per share of the Company’s common stock. This calculation is not done for periods in a loss position as this would be antidilutive. As of September 30, 2010, there were stock options and warrants that would have been included in the computation of diluted earnings per share that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future, however, the Company is in a loss position and the result of the computation would be antidilutive.
 
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
 
Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
 
In August 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Updates No. 2010-21 (ASU No. 2010-21) “Accounting for Technical Amendments to Various SEC Rules and Schedules” and No. 2010-22 (ASU No. 2010-22) “Accounting for Various Topics – Technical Corrections to SEC Paragraphs”. ASU No 2010-21 amends various SEC paragraphs pursuant to the issuance of Release no. 33-9026: Technical Amendments to Rules, Forms, Schedules and Codification of Financial Reporting Policies. ASU No. 2010-22 amends various SEC paragraphs based on external comments received and the issuance of SAB 112, which amends or rescinds portions of certain SAB topics. Both ASU No. 2010-21 and ASU No. 2010-22 are effective upon issuance. The amendments in ASU No. 2010-21 and No. 2010-22 will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under study by standard-setting organizations and various regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of these proposed standards, management has not determined whether implementation of such proposed standards would be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
4. 
CONVERTIBLE DEBT
 
On November 6, 2009, the Company issued a convertible term note in the amount of $30,000, which accrues interest at 7% per year. Principal and interest is payable on demand. The holder of this term note has the option to convert all or a portion of the note (including principal and interest) into shares of common stock at any time at a conversion price of $0.21 per share. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events.
 
5. 
USE OF ESTIMATES
 
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principals generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
 
On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to option and warrant values, bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, contingencies and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
6. 
INVENTORY

 
Inventory consists of the following:

   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
Blended chemicals
  $ 20,677     $ 29,734  
Raw materials
    57,095       51,136  
Total inventory
  $ 77,772     $ 80,870  
 
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7. 
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
 
Fair value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, inventory, account payable, accrued expenses, notes payables, and other accrued liabilities approximate cost because of their short maturities. The Company measures and reports fair value in accordance with ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value investments.
 
 Fair value, as defined in ASC 820, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value of an asset should reflect its highest and best use by market participants, principal (or most advantageous) markets, and an in-use or an in-exchange valuation premise. The fair value of a liability should reflect the risk of nonperformance, which includes, among other things, the Company’s credit risk.
 
Valuation techniques are generally classified into three categories: the market approach; the income approach; and the cost approach. The selection and application of one or more of the techniques may require significant judgment and are primarily dependent upon the characteristics of the asset or liability, and the quality and availability of inputs. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 also provides fair value hierarchy for inputs and resulting measurement as follows:
 
 Level 1
 
 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities;
 
 Level 2
 
 Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
 
Level 3
 
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair values.
 
Fair value measurements are required to be disclosed by the Level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall. Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (in Level 3 measurements) are subject to expanded disclosure requirements including a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances, separately presenting changes during the period attributable to the following: (i) total gains or losses for the period (realized and unrealized), segregating those gains or losses included in earnings, and a description of where those gains or losses included in earning are reported in the statement of income.
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company does not possess any long-term monetary or nonmonetary financial instruments whose fair value is measured on a recurring basis. The Company possesses financial instruments of a short-term nature, such as cash, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, loans receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and convertible notes, whose fair value can be approximated due to their short term maturity.
 
 
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8. 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN
 
Stock Option Plans
 
In August 2001, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2001 Plan”), which provides for the grant of stock options to purchase up to 2,000,000 shares of common stock to any employee, non-employee director, or consultant at the Board’s discretion. Under the 2001 Plan, these options may be exercised for a period up to ten years from the date of grant. Options issued to employees are exercisable upon vesting, which can range between the dates of the grant to up to 5 years.
 
An amendment and restatement of the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan increasing the number of shares for a total of 4,000,000 was approved by the Board of Directors on May 29, 2002 and was approved by the shareholders at the annual meeting.
 
Under the 2001 Plan, options are granted to non-employee directors upon election at the annual meeting of stockholders at a purchase price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. In addition, the non-employee director stock options shall be exercisable in full twelve months after the date of grant unless determined otherwise by the board.
 
Fair Value of Stock Options
For disclosure purposes under FASB guidance now codified as ASC Topic 505, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Expected life (in years)
    10       10  
Risk-free interest rate
    4.54 %     4.54 %
Volatility
    191.2       169.4  
Dividend yield
    0 %     0 %
 
Utilizing these assumptions, the weighted average fair value of options granted with an exercise price equal to their fair market value at the date of the grant is $1.05 for the six months ended September 30, 2010.
 
Summary Stock Option Activity
 
The following table summarizes stock option information with respect to all stock options for the quarter ended September 30, 2010:
 
   
Number of
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
   
AggregateIntrinsic
Value
 
Options outstanding April 1, 2010
    3,287,500     $ 1.05       4.67        
Granted
                           
Expired
    (40,000 )                      
Options outstanding September 30, 2010
    3,247,500     $ 1.06       4.22        
Vested and expected to vest–end of quarter
    3,247,500     $ 1.06       4.22     $  
Exercisable–end of quarter
    3,172,500     $ 1.06       4.16     $  
 
Pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement with Ronald Wilen, Chief Executive Officer, President, Secretary and Director of the Company dated April 17, 2007, for each of the next five (5) years of the term of the agreement (commencing with April 17, 2008), Mr. Wilen will receive an option to purchase fifty thousand (50,000) shares of common stock of the Company. The exercise price with respect to any option granted pursuant to the employment agreement shall be the fair market value of the common stock underlying such option on the date such option was granted.

 
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Options outstanding at September 30, 2010 have an exercise price ranging between $0.09 to $2.05.
 
 The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total intrinsic value (the difference between United Energy’s closing stock price on September 30, 2010 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in–the–money options) that would have been received by the option holders had vested option holders exercised their options on September 30, 2010. This amount changes based upon changes in the fair market value of United Energy’s stock. As of September 30, 2010, 2,133 of the total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock options are expected to be recognized over a period of one year and six months.
 
9. 
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
 
The Company did not have any material subsequent events to disclose from the balance sheet date to the filing date. The Company evaluated subsequent events through November 17, 2010.
 
Item 2
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The matters discussed in this Form 10-Q contain certain forward-looking statements and involve risks and uncertainties (including changing market conditions, competitive and regulatory matters, etc.) detailed in the disclosure contained in this Form 10-Q and the other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by us from time to time. The discussion of our liquidity, capital resources and results of operations, including forward-looking statements pertaining to such matters, does not take into account the effects of any changes to our operations. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those identified herein and those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. This item should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and other items contained elsewhere in the report. Unless the context otherwise requires, “we”, “our”, “us”, the “Company” and similar phrases refer to United Energy Corp.
 
Overview
 
We develop and distribute environmentally friendly specialty chemical products with applications in several industries and markets. Our current line of products includes our K-Line of Chemical Products for the oil industry and related products.
 
Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Green Globe Industries, Inc., we provide the U.S. military with a variety of solvents, paint strippers and cleaners under our trade name “Qualchem.” Green Globe is a qualified supplier for the U.S. military and has sales contracts currently in place with no minimum purchase requirements, which are renewable at the option of the U.S. Military.
 
A key component of our business strategy is to pursue collaborative joint working and marketing arrangements with established international oil and oil service companies. We intend to enter into these relationships to more rapidly and economically introduce our K-Line of Chemical Products to the worldwide marketplace for refinery, tank and pipeline cleaning services.
 
We provide our K-Line of Chemical Products and our Green Globe Products to our customers and generated revenues of $882,826 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010 and $1,007,206 for the six-month period ended September 30, 2009.
 

 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were $439,321, a $173,881, or 28% decrease from revenues of $613,202 in the comparable three months of 2009. Revenues from our K-Line of Chemical Products decreased by $140,832 to $411,048 or 26% compared to $551,880 in the comparable three months ended September 30, 2009, and revenues from our Green Globe/Qualchem military sales decreased by $33,049 to $28,273 or 54% compared to $61,322 in the comparable three months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased $66,931, or 29% to $164,914 or 38% of revenues, for the three months of September 30, 2010 from $231,845 or 38% of revenues, for the three months of September 30, 2009. The decrease in cost of goods sold was due to the lower sales level in the period compared to the comparable period in 2009. Cost of goods sold from our K-Line of Chemical Products decreased by $54,305 to $151,790 or 26% compared to $206,095 in the comparable three months ended September 30, 2009, and cost of goods sold by our Green Globe/Qualchem military sales decreased by $12,626 to $13,124 or 49% compared to $25,750 in the comparable three months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2010, decreased by $106,950, or 28% to $274,407 or 62% of sales compared with $381,357 or 62% of sales in the prior period. The decrease in gross profit reflects the lower levels of sales.
 
Operating Costs and Expenses
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $481,243 to $309,363 or 70% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared with $790,606 or 129% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily related to a decrease in financing costs associated with the issuance of warrants and in insurance expenses, professional fees, salaries, employee benefits and travel and entertainment.
 
Research and Development. Research and development expenses decreased $28,330 to $35,813 or 8% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared with $64,143 or 10% of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in research and development expenses was primarily related to a decrease in lab supplies and salaries.
 
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization remained relatively constant for the three months ended September 30, 2010 as compared with September 30, 2009.
 
Interest Income. Interest income remained relatively constant for the six months ended September 30, 2010 as compared with September 30, 2009.
 
Gain on sale of asset. During the period ended September 30, 2010, the company sold a fully depreciated vehicle for $8,000.
 
Interest Expense. The Company had interest expense of $14,062 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared with $11,878 in the corresponding period in 2009. The increase was due to the indebtedness outstanding on the loans by directors and their affiliates.
 
Net Loss. The three months ended September 30, 2010 resulted in a net loss of $88,426 or $0.00 per share as compared to a net loss of $497,698 or $0.02 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The average number of shares of common stock used in calculating earnings per share increased 175,862 shares to 31,504,444 as a result of 175,862 shares issued in the connection with the exercise of warrants.
 
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Six Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to the Six Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Revenues. Revenues for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010 were $882,826, a $124,380 or 12% decrease from revenues of $1,007,206 in the comparable six-month period ended September 30, 2009. Revenues from our K-Line of Chemical Products decreased by $45,157 to $822,401 or 5% compared to $867,558 in the comparable six months ended September 30, 2009, and revenues from our Green Globe/Qualchem military sales decreased by $79,223 to $60,425 or 57% compared to $139,648 in the comparable six months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold decreased $48,180, or 13% to $337,379 or 38% of revenues, for the six-month period ended September 30, 2010 from $385,559 or 38% of revenues, for the six-month period ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in cost of goods sold was due to the lower sales level in the period compared to the comparable period in 2009. Cost of goods sold from our K-Line of Chemical Products decreased by $15,813 to $309,390 or 5% compared to $325,203 in the comparable six months ended September 30, 2009, and cost of goods sold from our Green Globe/Qualchem military sales decreased by $32,367 to $27,989 or 54% compared to $60,356 in the comparable six months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2010, decreased by $76,200, or 12% to $545,447 or 62% of revenues compared with $621,647 or 62% of revenues in the prior period. The decrease in gross profit reflects the lower levels of sales of our Specialty Chemicals and Green Globe/Qualchem military sales
 
Operating Costs and Expenses
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $563,563 to $578,075 or 65% of revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2010 compared with $1,141,638 or 113% of revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily related to a decrease in financing costs associated with the issuance of warrants and in insurance expenses, professional fees, salaries, employee benefits and travel and entertainment.
 
Research and Development. Research and development expenses decreased $44,670 to $70,969 or 8% of sales for the six months ended September 30, 2010 compared with $115,639 or 11% of sales for the six months ended September 30, 2009. The decrease in research and development expenses was related to a decrease in lab supplies and salaries.
 
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization remained relatively constant for the six months ended September 30, 2010 as compared with September 30, 2009.
 
Interest Income. Interest income remained relatively constant for the six months ended September 30, 2010 as compared with September 30, 2009.
 
Gain on sale of asset. During the period ended September 30, 2010, the company sold a fully depreciated vehicle for $8,000.
 
 Interest Expense. The Company had interest expense of $29,055 for the six months ended September 30, 2010 compared with $19,423 in the corresponding period in 2009. The increase was due to the indebtedness outstanding on the loans by directors and their affiliates.
 
Net Loss. The six months ended September 30, 2010 resulted in a net loss of $147,809 or $0.00 per share as compared to a net loss of $679,551 or $0.02 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2009. The average number of shares of common stock used in calculating earnings per share increased 249,257 shares to 31,504,449 as a result of 298,472 shares issued in connection with the conversion of the convertible note and 175,862 shares issued in the connection with the exercise of warrants.
 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company had $150,447 in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $311,506 at March 31, 2010.
 
The $161,059 decrease in cash and cash equivalents was due to net cash used in operations of $174,175, net cash provided by investing activities of $2,836 and net cash provided by financing activities of $10,280. Cash provided by investing activities consisted of proceeds from sale of asset of $8,000, offset by patent purchases of $2,093 and employee loans of $3,071. Cash provided by financing activities consisted of related party loans of $11,000, offset by preferred stock dividends of $720.
 
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. However, the Company has year-end losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit of $23,694,601 as of September 30, 2010. During the six months ended September 30, 2010 the Company experienced a net loss from operations of $147,809 and a negative cash flow from operations of $158,175. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
 
Our continued existence is dependent upon several factors, including raising additional funds through loans, additional sales of its equity securities, increased sales volumes and the ability to achieve profitability from the sales of our product lines. In order to increase our cash flow, we are continuing our efforts to stimulate sales and cut back expenses not directly supporting our sales and marketing efforts.
 
There can be no assurance that we will be successful in stimulating sales or reducing expenses to levels sufficient to generate cash flow sufficient to fund our anticipated liquidity requirements. There also can be no assurance that available financing will be available, or if available, that such financing will be on terms acceptable to us.
 
Concentration of Risk
 
Sales to our top three customers, accounted for approximately 82% of revenue, or $725,112, for the six-month period ending September 30, 2009 and sales to our top four customers, accounted for approximately 85% of our revenue, or $854,786, for the three-month period ending September 30, 2009.
 
Sales to our top customer, for the six-month period ending September 30, 2010 were $461,112.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to our stockholders.
 
Item 3. 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks.
 
Not applicable
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Item 4. 
Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of the Company's Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Accounting Officer (Interim Chief Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of September 30, 2010. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Principal Accounting Officer (Interim Chief Financial Officer) concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective, in all material respects, with respect to the recording, processing, summarizing, and reporting, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, of information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act. In designing and evaluating our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurances of achieving the desired control objectives, as ours are designed to do, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
  
Changes in Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Management has not identified any change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second quarter ended September 30, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
 
None.
 
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
In August 2010, the Company issued warrants to acquire 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock in the aggregate to members of its Board of Directors as compensation for their services. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the issuance of the warrants. The warrants were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4 (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None
 
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
 
Item 5.
Other Information
 
None
  
Item 6.
Exhibits
 
 
31.1
Chief Executive Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/ 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
 
31.2
Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/ 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act
 
 
32.1
Chief Executive Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350).
 
 
32.2
Chief Financial Officer’s Certificate, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350).
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated:      November 17, 2010
 
UNITED ENERGY CORP.
     
 
By:  
/s/ Ronald Wilen
   
Ronal Wilen,
   
Chief Executive Officer
   
(as principal executive officer)
     
 
By:
/s/ James McKeever
   
James McKeever,
   
Interim Chief Financial Officer
   
(as principal financial and accounting officer)
 
 
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