UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Form 10-QSB

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2004

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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.
(Address of principal executive offices)
 07094
(Zip Code)
 

(800) 327-3456
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Issuer (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Issuer was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes o No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding as of February 14, 2005

Common Stock, $.01 par value

 

22,417,767 shares





INDEX

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated balance sheets December 31, 2004 (Unaudited) and March 31, 2004

3-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of operations for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2004 (Unaudited) and 2003 (Unaudited)

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity (deficit) for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 (Unaudited) and 2003 (Unaudited)

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to consolidated financial statements

8

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations

14

 

 

 

 

Item 3

 

Controls and Procedures

21

 

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

23

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Changes in Securities and Small Business Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

23

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Defaults upon Senior Securities

23

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

23

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

23

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

23

 

 

 

 

Signatures

24

 

 

 

 

Certifications

25


2



UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND MARCH 31, 2004

 

 

 

December 31,
2004

 

March 31,
2004

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

73,213

 

$

1,518,025

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $17,637 and $45,736, respectively

 

 

500,861

 

 

393,941

 

Inventory, net of allowance of $16,290 and $16,290, respectively

 

 

161,313

 

 

176,487

 

Note receivable, net of reserve of $31,350 and $31,350, respectively

 

 

33,650

 

 

63,650

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

89,290

 

 

80,296

 

 

 



 



 

Total current assets

 

 

858,327

 

 

2,232,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $281,554 and $225,543 respectively

 

 

186,350

 

 

243,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill, net

 

 

17,509

 

 

17,509

 

Patents, net of accumulated amortization of $86,062 and $67,032, respectively

 

 

298,769

 

 

309,424

 

Loans receivable

 

 

637

 

 

1,538

 

Deposits

 

 

1,385

 

 

76,385

 

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $80,227 and $2,000, respectively

 

 

232,666

 

 

310,893

 

 

 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

1,595,643

 

$

3,191,461

 

 

 



 



 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets


3



UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND MARCH 31, 2004

 

 

 

December 31,
2004

 

March 31,
2004

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

308,921

 

$

276,115

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

86,872

 

 

379,098

 

Convertible term note payable

 

 

1,390,548

 

 

349,998

 

Due to related party

 

 

244,141

 

 

244,141

 

 

 



 



 

Total current liabilities

 

 

2,030,482

 

 

1,249,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG TERM LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible term note payable

 

 

 

 

1,120,133

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities

 

 

2,030,482

 

 

2,369,485

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock: $0.01 par value 100,000,000 shares authorized; 22,417,767 and 22,180,270 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2004

 

 

224,177

 

 

221,802

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

11,482,128

 

 

11,143,266

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(12,141,144

)

 

(10,543,092

)

 

 



 



 

Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity

 

 

(434,839

)

 

821,976

 

 

 



 



 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity

 

$

1,595,643

 

$

3,191,461

 

 

 



 



 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets


4



UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

For the Three Months
Ended December 31,

 

For the Nine Months
Ended December 31,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES, net

 

$

537,450

 

$

91,120

 

$

1,192,499

 

$

786,262

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

 

 

239,488

 

 

38,054

 

 

564,885

 

 

396,380

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

 

297,962

 

 

53,066

 

 

627,614

 

 

389,882

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

555,861

 

 

558,453

 

 

1,938,043

 

 

2,025,278

 

Oil well operating and maintenance cost-net

 

 

 

 

11,795

 

 

 

 

102,662

 

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

 

29,680

 

 

39,447

 

 

87,046

 

 

114,403

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total operating expenses

 

 

585,541

 

 

609,695

 

 

2,025,089

 

 

2,242,343

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(287,579

)

 

(556,629

)

 

(1,397,475

)

 

(1,852,461

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

411

 

 

1,254

 

 

7,784

 

 

8,523

 

Interest expense

 

 

(70,330

)

 

(588

)

 

(208,361

)

 

(2,290

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total other income (expense), net

 

 

(69,919

)

 

666

 

 

(200,577

)

 

6,233

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(357,498

)

$

(555,963

)

$

(1,598,052

)

$

(1,846,228

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total basic and diluted loss per share

 

$

(0.02

)

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.08

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES, OUTSTANDING, basic and diluted

 

 

22,411,245

 

 

22,180,270

 

 

22,309,328

 

 

22,180,270

 

 

 



 



 



 



 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

5


UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

Additional
Paid-In
Capital

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Total

 

Common Stock


Shares

 

Amount

 

 


 


 


 


 


 

BALANCE, April 1, 2004

 

22,180,270

 

$

221,802

 

$

11,143,266

 

$

(10,543,092

)

$

821,976

 

Options granted in consideration for services

 

 

 

 

 

75,000

 

 

 

 

75,000

 

Common stock issued in consideration for services

 

75,000

 

 

750

 

 

54,750

 

 

 

 

55,500

 

Warrants granted in consideration for services

 

 

 

 

 

48,240

 

 

 

 

48,240

 

Common stock issued in conversion of note payable

 

150,000

 

 

1,500

 

 

148,500

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

Common stock issued in consideration for interest expense

 

12,497

 

 

125

 

 

12,372

 

 

 

 

12,497

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,598,052

)

 

(1,598,052

)

 

 


 



 



 



 



 

BALANCE, December 31, 2004

 

22,417,767

 

$

224,177

 

$

11,482,128

 

$

(12,141,144

)

$

(434,839

)

 

 


 



 



 



 



 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated statement.

6


UNITED ENERGY CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004 AND 2003

 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,598,052

)

$

(1,846,228

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

 

235,690

 

 

114,403

 

Stock granted in consideration for services

 

 

55,500

 

 

 

Warrants granted in consideration for services

 

 

48,240

 

 

 

Stock granted in consideration for interest expense

 

 

12,497

 

 

 

 

Options granted in consideration for services

 

 

 

 

9,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net

 

 

(106,920

)

 

75,772

 

Decrease (increase) in inventory, net

 

 

15,174

 

 

(10,908

)

Decrease in note receivable, net

 

 

30,000

 

 

84,226

 

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

 

 

(8,994

)

 

37,412

 

Decrease (increase) in deposits

 

 

75,000

 

 

(45,000

)

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

(184,420

)

 

13,353

 

 

 



 



 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(1,426,285

)

 

(1,567,270

)

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments (proceeds) on loans receivable-net

 

 

901

 

 

(1,162

)

Proceeds from sale of fixed asset

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

Payments for acquisition of property and equipment

 

 

(26,053

)

 

(177,843

)

Payments for patents

 

 

(8,375

)

 

(97,060

)

 

 



 



 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(18,527

)

 

(276,065

)

 

 



 



 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(1,444,812

)

 

(1,843,335

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period

 

 

1,518,025

 

 

2,120,942

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period

 

$

73,213

 

$

277,607

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

40,131

 

$

2,290

 

 

 



 



 

Income taxes

 

$

1,520

 

$

2,154

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of accrued expenses due to former employee into options

 

$

75,000

 

$

 

 

 



 



 

Conversion of note payable into common stock

 

$

150,000

 

$

 

 

 



 



 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

7


UNITED ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004 (Unaudited)

1. 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND GOING CONCERN

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes 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 December 31, 2004 (unaudited) and the results of its operations for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 (unaudited) and cash flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2003(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 months and nine months ended December 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that may be expected for the year ending March 31, 2005.

The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2004 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, as amended.

Going Concern - During the past two fiscal years ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company has recorded aggregate losses from operations of $5,398,098 and has incurred total negative cash flow from operations of $4,911,943 for the same two-year period. During the nine months ended December 31, 2004 the Company experienced a net loss from operations of $1,598,052 and negative cash flow from operating activities of $1,426,285. As described below, the Company defaulted on the Secured Convertible Term Note by failing to pay principal of $24,999 during December 2004. The Company has also failed to pay principal of $116,666 for the months of January and February 2005. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Liquidity – The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon several factors, including increased sales volume, collection of existing receivables, the ability to achieve profitability from the sale of the Company’s product lines and curing the default of the Company’s debt. The Company is pursuing an equity investment from an independent investment banking company; however, the Company does not have a firm commitment for such financing, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to attain such financing or if so, on economically attractive terms. In order to increase its cash flow, the Company is continuing its efforts to stimulate sales and cut back expenses not directly supporting its sales and marketing efforts.

2. 

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”). This revised accounting standard eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25 and requires instead that such transactions be accounted for using a fair-value-based method. SFAS No. 123R requires public entities to record noncash compensation expense related to payment for employee services by an equity award, such as stock options, in their financial statements over the requisite service period. SFAS No. 123R is effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual period that begins after December 15, 2005 for small business issuers. The Company does not plan to adopt SFAS No. 123R prior to its fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. The Company expects that the adoption of SFAS No. 123R will have a negative impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations. The company has historically provided pro forma disclosures pursuant to SFAS No. 123 and SFAS No. 148 as if the fair value method of accounting for stock options had been applied, assuming use of the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Although not currently anticipated, other assumptions may be utilized when SFAS No. 123R is adopted.

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3. 

CONVERTIBLE DEBT

On March 24, 2004, the Company issued a secured convertible term note in the amount of $1,750,000, which has a term of three years and accrues interest at the greater of the prime rate of interest, currently 5.5% per year (as published in the Wall Street Journal), or 4% per year. Interest is payable monthly in arrears commencing on May 1, 2004, and on the first day of each consecutive calendar month after that date. Monthly amortization payments commenced on October 1, 2004, at the rate of $58,333.

The holder of the note has the option to convert all or a portion of the note (including principal, interest and penalties) into shares of common stock at any time, subject to specified limitations, at a fixed conversion price of $1.00 per share. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, stock dividends and similar events. The Company’s obligations under the note are secured by a first priority security interest in the Company’s assets. As of December 31, 2004, the holder of the note has converted $150,000 in principal into 150,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the holder of the note received $12,497 of interest in shares of common stock. During December 2004, The Company defaulted on the note by failing to pay principal of $24,999. The Company has also failed to pay principal of $116,666 for January and February 2005. The Company has not received written notice of default from the holder of the note. If written notice is received, the Company will be subject to an acceleration clause. In the event of such acceleration, the amount due and owing to the holder shall be 120% of the outstanding principal amount of the note (plus accrued and unpaid interest and fees, if any).

9


UNITED ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

4.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Under the provision of SFAS No. 131, the Company’s activities fall within two operating segments: Graphic Arts and Specialty Chemicals. The following tables set forth the Company’s industry segment information for the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.

The Company’s total revenues and net income (loss) by segment for the three month period ended December 31, 2004 and identifiable assets as of December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 

 

 

Graphic Arts

 

Specialty
Chemicals

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

212,095

 

$

325,355

 

$

 

$

537,450

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Gross profit

 

$

95,548

 

$

202,414

 

$

 

$

297,962

 

General and administrative

 

 

35,452

 

 

302,070

 

 

218,339

 

 

555,861

 

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

 

 

 

26,977

 

 

2,703

 

 

29,680

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

411

 

 

411

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

70,330

 

 

70,330

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss)

 

$

60,096

 

$

(126,633

)

$

(290,961

)

$

(357,498

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 

$

 

$

73,213

 

$

73,213

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

268,540

 

 

232,321

 

 

 

 

500,861

 

Inventory, net

 

 

20,080

 

 

141,233

 

 

 

 

161,313

 

Note receivable, net

 

 

33,650

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,650

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

 

33,137

 

 

56,153

 

 

89,290

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

156,823

 

 

29,527

 

 

186,350

 

Goodwill, net

 

 

 

 

17,509

 

 

 

 

17,509

 

Patents, net

 

 

 

 

298,769

 

 

 

 

298,769

 

Loan receivable, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

637

 

 

637

 

Deferred note costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

232,666

 

 

232,666

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,385

 

 

1,385

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

322,270

 

$

879,792

 

$

393,581

 

$

1,595,643

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Capital Expenditures

 

$

 

$

21,210

 

$

4,843

 

$

26,053

 

 

 



 



 



 



 


The Company’s total revenues and net income (loss) by segment for the nine month period ended December 31, 2004, are as follows:

 

 

 

Graphic Arts

 

Specialty
Chemicals

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

549,242

 

$

643,257

 

$

 

$

1,192,499

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Gross profit

 

$

238,329

 

$

389,285

 

$

 

$

627,614

 

General and administrative

 

 

98,647

 

 

1,054,432

 

 

784,964

 

 

1,938,043

 

Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

 

 

 

79,910

 

 

7,136

 

 

87,046

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,784

 

 

7,784

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

208,361

 

 

208,361

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss)

 

$

139,682

 

$

(745,057

)

$

(992,677

)

$

(1,598,052

)

 

 



 



 



 



 


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UNITED ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

The Company’s total revenues and net loss by segment for the three month period ended December 31, 2003 and identifiable assets as of December 31, 2003 are as follows:

 

 

 

Graphic Arts

 

Specialty
Chemicals

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

310

 

$

90,810

 

$

 

$

91,120

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Gross profit

 

$

133

 

$

52,933

 

$

 

$

53,066

 

General and administrative

 

 

42,963

 

 

208,459

 

 

307,031

 

 

558,453

 

Oil well operating and maintenance cost-net
Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

 


 

 

11,795
35,058

 

 


4,389

 

 

11,795
39,447

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,254

 

 

1,254

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

552

 

 

588

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net loss

 

$

(42,830

)

$

(202,415

)

$

(310,718

)

$

(555,963

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

 

$

 

$

277,607

 

$

277,607

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

363,020

 

 

57,923

 

 

 

 

420,943

 

Inventory, net

 

 

26,162

 

 

196,090

 

 

 

 

222,252

 

Note receivable, net

 

 

64,808

 

 

 

 

 

 

64,808

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

67,115

 

 

67,115

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

 

341,520

 

 

36,209

 

 

377,729

 

Goodwill, net

 

 

 

 

68,819

 

 

 

 

68,819

 

Patents, net

 

 

 

 

310,877

 

 

 

 

310,877

 

Loan receivable, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,238

 

 

3,238

 

Deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

76,385

 

 

76,385

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Total assets

 

$

453,990

 

$

975,229

 

$

460,554

 

$

1,889,773

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Capital Expenditures

 

$

 

$

177,843

 

$

 

$

177,843

 

 

 



 



 



 



 


The Company’s total revenues and net income (loss) by segment for the nine month period ended December 31, 2003, are as follows:

 

 

 

Graphic Arts

 

Specialty
Chemicals

 

Corporate

 

Total

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Revenues

 

$

485,667

 

$

300,595

 

$

 

$

786,262

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Gross profit

 

$

244,363

 

$

145,519

 

$

 

$

389,882

 

General and administrative

 

 

153,038

 

 

848,825

 

 

1,023,415

 

 

2,025,278

 

Oil well operating and maintenance cost-net
Depreciation, amortization and depletion

 

 


 

 

102,662
101,239

 

 


13,164

 

 

102,662
114,403

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,523

 

 

8,523

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

149

 

 

2,141

 

 

2,290

 

 

 



 



 



 



 

Net income (loss)

 

$

91,325

 

$

(907,356

)

$

(1,030,197

)

$

(1,846,228

)

 

 



 



 



 



 


 

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

 

REVENUE

 

   
 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 


 


 

U.S.

 

$

860,574

 

$

772,312

 

Non U.S.

 

 

331,925

 

 

13,950

 

 

 



 



 

Total revenue

 

$

1,192,499

 

$

786,262

 

 

 



 



 

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UNITED ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

5.

SALE OF OIL WELL LEASES

In April 2004, the Company sold their oil well leases located in Laramie County, Wyoming for $15,000 and a 4.5% royalty on all future oil sales from these wells. The Company recognized no gain or loss on the sale of the oil well leases. In May 2004, the state of Wyoming returned the $75,000 deposit made by the company at the time the oil leases were purchased.

6.

RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has an amount due to Robert Seaman, a major shareholder and former director of the Company. Amount due to the related party as of December 31, 2004 and 2003 is $244,141. This amount is unsecured, non-interest bearing and due upon demand.

Martin Rappaport, a major shareholder and director of the Company, owns the property from which United Energy leases the 9,600 square foot facility it occupies in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Company pays approximately $108,000 per year under the lease, excluding real estate taxes. The Company believes that the lease is at fair market value with leases for similar facilities.

7.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

At December 31, 2004, the Company has stock-based compensation plans. As permitted by SFAS No.123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation”, as amended by SFAS No. 148, the Company accounts for stock-based compensation arrangements with employees in accordance with provisions of Account Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to non-employees in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No.123 and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That Are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services.” All transactions in which goods or services are the consideration received for the issuance of equity instruments are accounted for based on the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instrument issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. Stock-based compensation for non-employees was $103,740 and $9,700 for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The following table illustrates the effect on net loss and loss per share if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to all stock-based compensation:

 

 

 

For the Three Months
Ended December 31,

 

For the Nine months
Ended December 31,

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

2004

 

2003

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 


 


 


 


 

Net loss as reported

 

$

(357,498

)

$

(555,963

)

$

(1,598,052

)

$

(1,846,228

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deduct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stock based employee compensation Expense determined under fair value based method for all awards

 

 

(287,039

)

 

(144,823

)

 

(441,839

)

 

(1,312,836

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma loss

 

$

(644,537

)

$

(700,786

)

$

(2,039,891

)

$

(3,159,064

)

 

 



 



 



 



 

Basic and diluted loss per common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As reported

 

$

(0.02

)

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.08

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma

 

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.03

)

$

(0.09

)

$

(0.14

)

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UNITED ENERGY CORP.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

8.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Sales Commission Claim

In July 2002, an action was commenced against us in the Court of Common Pleas of South Carolina, Pickens County, brought by Quantum International Technology, LLC and Richard J. Barrett. Plaintiffs allege that they were retained as a sales representative of ours and in that capacity made sales of our products to the United States government and to commercial entities. Plaintiffs further allege that we failed to pay to plaintiffs agreed commissions at the rate of 20% of gross sales of our products made by plaintiffs. The complaint seeks an accounting, compensatory damages in the amount of all unpaid commissions plus interest thereon, and punitive damages in an amount triple the compensatory damages, plus legal fees and costs. Plaintiffs maintain that they are entitled to receive an aggregate of approximately $350,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, interest and costs. In June 2003, the action was transferred from the court in Pickens County to a Master in Equity sitting in Greenville, South Carolina and was removed from the trial docket. The action, if tried, will be tried without a jury. No trial date has been scheduled. We believe, based on the advice of counsel, we have meritorious defenses to the claims asserted in the action and intend to vigorously to defend the case. The outcome of this matter cannot be determined at this time.

9.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

During January 2005, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, Ron Wilen, loaned the Company $118,600. The loan is unsecured, non interest bearing and due upon demand.

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Item 2

Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The matters discussed in this Form 10-QSB 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-QSB and the other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company from time to time. The discussion of the Company’s 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 the Company’s 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. This item should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and other items contained elsewhere in the report.

Overview

We develop and distribute environmentally friendly specialty chemical products with applications in several industries and markets. Our current line of products includes:

KH-30 paraffin dispersant for the oil industry and related K-Product Line of Chemicals;

Uniproof specialty-coated proofing paper for the printing industry; and

following additional testing, “Slick Barrier” underwater protective coatings for use in marine applications.

Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Green Globe Industries, Inc., we provide the U.S. military with a variety of environmentally friendly, non-hazardous, biodegradable solvents 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.

We have developed and patented a system referred to as our “S2 system,” to work with our environmentally friendly paraffin dispersants products. This patented technology produces high volumes of steam and heat at variable pressures and temperatures to completely dissolve most deposits of paraffin and asphaltene within oil wells, pipelines or storage tanks. The S2 system apparatus is portable, compact and easy to use. We are further developing the process to enhance and support sales of KH-30 and its related products for the oil industry and for other potential applications.

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 KH-30 product line to the worldwide marketplace for refinery, tank and pipeline cleaning services. We are currently negotiating potential working arrangements with several companies, including Petroleos de Venezuela S.A., the state-owned oil company, and have set up operations in Venezuela.

Business Operations and Principal Products

K-Product Line of Chemicals

KH-30 is a mixture of modified oils, dispersants and oil-based surfactants designed to control paraffin and asphaltene deposits in oil wells. When applied in accordance with our recommended procedures, KH-30 has resulted in substantial production increases of between two and five times in paraffin-affected oil and gas wells by allowing for a faster penetration of paraffin and asphaltene deposits. KH-30 disperses and suspends paraffin and asphaltene in a free-flowing state and prevents solids from sticking to each other or to oil well equipment. KH-30 is patented in the United States, Australia, Russia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Vietnam and the OAPI (the Africa Intellectual Property Organization, which includes the countries of Burkina-Faso, Benin, Central African Republic, Congo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Chad and Togo). We have 12 additional country patent applications pending in most of the major oil-producing countries around the world (including the European Union and Canada).

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Although we believe that the application of our K-Line of products on a continuous basis will result in higher production and lower lease operating costs in oil wells, the introduction of our K-Line of products into the oil and gas producing industry has been difficult. Many entrenched players such as the “hot oilers” and the major oil service companies who benefit from high mark-ups on their proprietary products have no incentive to promote the use of our K-Line of products. Moreover, oil production engineers are reluctant to risk damage to a well from a product that does not have the endorsement and backing of a major enterprise. Consequently, the pace of introduction of our K-line of products has been much slower than we initially anticipated. We believe that this situation has begun to change as a result of our marketing efforts with several oil service companies and well owners beginning to use our products after successful trials.

KX-91 is used for cleanup and stimulation of well bores. It works on all gravities of crudes. Penetrates and disperses faster than KH-30 and has a freeze point of –40F. KX-91 is good for tanks with buildup on the bottom and can be used on pipelines with paraffin and asphaltene blockages.

KH-30S is an outstanding flow enhancer. Used mainly on heavy crudes to reduce the viscosity and reduce drag and friction. It has been very successful in tanks with high bottoms and should be injected into the oil stream to help enhance flow.

KDR-75 is effective in reducing friction pressure of petroleum crude and related oil products due to turbulent flow through pipelines and helps restore laminar flow. As a result, an increase in flow rate and productivity with reduced energy consumption can be achieved.

KX-100 is a product where contact time is limited for removal of a plug. It is fast acting and an outstanding dispersant that can be used in temperatures as low as –25F. It can be used in nearly any application with great results.

KX-105DS-A Degreaser is a strong multi-functional, non-hazardous chemical cleaning compound designed to dissolve and remove tough heavy organic and sludge deposits. It possesses strong wetting, penetrating, dispersing and solvating properties. Hence, safe for use in oil field cleaning applications.

KX-104PDC is designed to reduce pour point, gel point, or cloud point of crude oil and improve its cold flow property and pumpability in oil field processing applications.

KX-200-A Pentrant is a proprietary chemical composition, specifically developed to handle problems with paraffin and asphaltene blockages and high viscosity crude with flow impairment.

KX-404 EB is specifically formulated to destabilize both, oil-in-water and water-in-oil type emulsions when used in low treatment dosages of 50-100 PPM with minimal contact time. It triggers kinetically and thermodynamically unstable, weaker, transient emulsion phase into a sharp clean break down of oil & water phase. The application of steam heat up to 150-200F will activate and speed up demulsification.

KX-500PDC is a multi-functional heavy-duty non-hazardous custom blend designed to penetrate and disperse off heavy wax-asphalt deposits and non-polar soiled dirt, grease and grime with fast-acting outstanding solvating ability, coupled with pour point and viscosity reduction of heavy crude.

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Additional Product Line of Chemicals

AS-12 is an acidic cleaner in liquid form, which has been formulated to aid in the removal of Iron Sulfide and mild depositions of Calcium Carbonate from down-hole equipment surfaces and any other locations where a low pH may be advisable. Due to its very low pH, it is recommended that general safety precautions be observed while handling the concentrated material, wearing suitable facial and skin precautions.

CI-95 is formulated around an oil-soluble, water-dispersible filming amine designed for use in sour gas and producing oil wells. It is a liquid compound, which has been formulated to give a very tenacious film with an extended persistency without undesirable “gunking” on the down-hole tubulars.

SCI-97 Quatemary Surfacant is designed for use in down-hole cleanups in producing oil wells. It is a quatemary ammonium chloride compound which has been successfully used to clean the down-hole surfaces in producing wells, as well as in salt water disposal and injections systems, while at the same time water-wetting the solids to assist in removing these from the produced crude oil.

SI-15 Scale Inhibitor is a broad based spectrum, high-calcium tolerant, water soluble scale inhibitor which has been formulated to inhibit the formation and deposition of Calcium Carbonate scale in oil field brines. SI-15 will complex well with the calcium cations, impeding crystal growth and subsequent scale formation and deposition.

HI-17 is an aqueous solution of an alkyl amine along with other proprietary ingredients, which is used to prevent precipitation of sodium chloride crystals from high chloride brines. It may be applied over the wide range of temperatures and pressures, which are typically found in producing oil and gas wells with little to no impact on performance.

Uniproof Proofing Paper

We have developed a photo-sensitive coating that is applied to paper to produce what is known in the printing industry as proofing paper or “blue line” paper. We developed this formulation over several years of testing. The formulation is technically in the public domain as being within the scope of an expired patent of duPont. However, other companies have not duplicated the exact formulation utilized by us, to the best of our knowledge, and we protect it as a trade secret.

Slick Barrier

Slick Barrier is an underwater protective coating, which prevents the adherence of barnacles to boat hulls. The product is environmentally friendly and biodegradable, which we believe to be particularly appealing in fresh water marine applications. The product is currently being tested on pleasure boats throughout the United States and Europe. A patent application for “Slick Barrier” was filed in 2003, and we are applying for trademark protection both nationally and internationally. We expect to release this product in 2005, although no specific date has been set.

GreenGlobe Industries

In November 1998, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Green Globe in exchange for 30,000 shares of our common stock. Green Globe is operated as a separate subsidiary and sells its products under the trade name Qualchem.™ The acquisition of Green Globe has given us access to the chemistry and product lines of Green Globe which include environmentally friendly paint strippers and cleaners, many of which have been qualified for use by the U.S. military. Of particular note in the Green Globe line was the development of dual package cleaning and drying “wipes” which produce a clear, non-reflective coating on glasses, computer screens and instrument panels. The wipes were developed, and have received U.S. military approval, for the cleaning of the instrument panels of combat aircraft.

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Proprietary Technologies

With respect to our formulations, which are proprietary, we have patented our KH-30 oil well cleaner in the United States, Australia, Russia, Nigeria, Venezuela, Vietnam and OAPI. We also have 12 additional country patent applications pending in most of the major oil-producing countries around the world (including the European Union and Canada). We believe our patent is strong and will help our competitive position. However, we are aware that others may try to imitate our product or invalidate our patents. We have in the past vigorously enforced our trade secrets such as the one relating to our Uniproof proofing paper, and intend to continue to do so in the future. However, we recognize that intellectual property rights provide less than complete protection. We believe that no other company is currently producing a product similar to KH-30.

In addition to applying for patent protection on our KH-30 product, we have also registered “KH-30” as a trademark. Trademark protection has also been obtained for the “Uniproof” name for our proofing paper. We anticipate applying for both patent and trademark protection for our other products in those jurisdictions where we deem such protection to be beneficial.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended December 31, 2004 Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2003

Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2004 were $537,450, a $446,330, or 490% increase from revenues of $91,120 in the comparable three months of 2003. The increase in revenues was due to higher sales of Specialty Chemicals and Uniproof proofing paper. Specialty Chemicals, which include sales of our KH-30 products and Green Globe/Qualchem military sales, increased by $234,545 to $325,355, or 258% compared to $90,810 in the comparable three months in the previous year. This increase was due primarily to additional sales of our KH-30 family of oil dispersant products. Uniproof proofing paper sales increased $211,785 due to higher level of orders from our primary customer.

Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold increased $201,434, or 529% to $239,488 or 45% of sales, for the three months ended December 31, 2004 from $38,054, or 42% of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2003. The increase in cost of goods sold was primarily due to the higher sales levels.

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2004, increased by $244,896, or 461% to $297,962 or 55% of sales compared with $53,066 or 58% of sales in the prior period. The increase in gross profit reflects the higher level of gross profit primarily associated with specialty chemicals offset by higher costs associated with Uniproof proofing paper sales.

Operating Costs and Expenses

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased $2,592 to $555,861 or 103% of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2004 compared with $558,453 for the three months ended December 31, 2003. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily related to lower salaries and benefits due to the departure of certain executives, lower travel and entertainment expenses and laboratory expenses partially offset by an increase in professional fees.

Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion. Depreciation, amortization and depletion decreased to $29,680 from $39,447 reflecting additions to fixed assets and capitalized legal costs related to patent filings, offset by the sale of oil leases. Depletion expense was not material.

Oil Well Operating and Maintenance Cost – net. During the three months ended December 31, 2003, the Company’s wells produced oil, which generated $8,583 in revenues and incurred operating costs and maintenance and repair costs of $20,378.

Interest Income, Net of Interest Expense. The Company had net interest expense of $69,919 for the three months ended December 31, 2004 compared with net interest income of $666 in the corresponding period in 2003. The decrease was due to interest on the $1,750,000 convertible term note payable.

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Net Loss. The three months ended December 31, 2004 resulted in a net loss of $(357,498) or $(0.02) per share as compared to a net loss of $(555,963) or $(0.03) per share for the three months ended December 31, 2003. The decrease in the loss in the quarter ended December 31, 2004 was the result of an increased level of Uniproof proofing paper sales during the quarter and an increased level of our specialty chemical sales along with the relatively lower level of general and administrative expenses. The average number of shares of common stock used in calculating earnings per share increased 230,975 shares to 22,411,245 as a result of 162,497 shares issued for the conversion of the note payable and 75,000 shares issued for consulting services.

Nine months Ended December 31, 2004 Compared to the Nine months Ended December 31, 2003

Revenues. Revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 were $1,192,499; a $406,237 or 52% increase from revenues of $786,262 in the comparable nine months ended December 31, 2003. The increase in revenues was due to higher sales of Specialty Chemicals and Uniproof proofing paper. Specialty Chemicals, which include sales of our KH-30 products and Green Globe/Qualchem military sales, increased $342,662 to $643,257, or 114% compared to $300,595 in the comparable nine months ended December 31, 2003. The increase was primarily related to a 171% increase in sales of our KH-30 family of oil field dispersant products reflecting a higher level of orders partially offset by a 32% decline in Green Globe/Qualchem military sales. Uniproof proofing paper sales increased $63,575 due to higher level of orders from our primary customer.

Cost of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold increased 43% to $564,885 or 47% of sales, for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 from $396,380 or 50% of sales, for the nine months ended December 31, 2003. The increase in cost of goods sold was due to the increased sales of KH-30 products compared to the prior year and an increase in volume of Uniproof proofing paper sales

Gross Profit. Gross profit for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 was 53% or $627,614, a $237,732 or 61% increase from a 50% gross profit or $389,882 in the corresponding period of fiscal 2003. Gross profit increased due to higher levels of our specialty chemical sales with higher gross profit margins along with higher levels of sales of Uniproof proofing paper. Gross profit percentage increased due to higher levels of sales and lower costs associated with specialty chemicals, which was partially offset by higher costs associated with Uniproofing paper sales.

Operating Costs and Expenses

General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased $87,235, or 4% to $1,938,043, or 163% of revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 from $2,025,278, or 258% of revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2003. The slight decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily related to lower salaries and benefits due to the departure of certain executives, lower travel and entertainment expenses and laboratory expenses partially offset by an increase in professional fees and marketing.

Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion. Depreciation, amortization and depletion decreased to $87,046 from $114,403 reflecting additions to fixed assets and capitalized legal costs related to patent filings, offset by the sale of oil leases. Depletion expense was not material.

Oil Well Operating and Maintenance Cost-net. During the nine months ended December 31, 2003, the wells produced oil, which generated $34,636 in revenues and incurred operating costs and maintenance and repair costs of $137,298.

Interest Income, Net of Interest Expense. The Company had net interest expense of $200,577 for the nine months ended December 31, 2004 compared with net interest income of $6,233 in the corresponding period in 2003. The decrease was due to interest on the $1,750,000 convertible term note payable.

Net Loss. The nine months ended December 31, 2004 resulted in a net loss of $(1,598,052) or $(0.07) per share compared to a net loss of $(1,846,228) or $(0.08) per share for the comparable period ended December 31, 2003. The decrease in the loss in the nine months ended December 31, 2004 was the result of an increased level of our specialty chemical sales and a slightly decreased level of total operating expenses. The average number of shares of common stock used in calculating earnings per share increased by 129,058 to 22,309,328 shares at

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December 31, 2004 compared with 22,180,270 at December 31, 2003 as a result of 162,497 shares issued for the conversion of the note payable and 75,000 shares issued for consulting services.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2004, the Company had $73,213 in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $1,518,025 at March 31, 2004.

The $1,444,812 decrease in cash and cash equivalents was due to net cash used in operating activities of $1,426,285 and net cash used in investing activities of $18,527. Cash used in investing activities consisted of payments of $8,375 related to patent applications for KH-30 and the purchase of production equipment and other fixed assets of $26,053, which was partially offset by payment on loans of $901 and $15,000 of proceeds from the sale the oil well leases.

On March 24, 2004, pursuant to a Security Purchase Agreement dated as of the same date, we completed the sale of a secured convertible term note in the principal amount of $1,750,000. The note, which has a term of three years and accrues interest at the greater of prime rate of interest (as published in the Wall Street Journal) or 4% per annum, is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $1.00 per share. During the nine month period ended December 31, 2004, the holder of the note has converted $150,000 in principal into 150,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the holder of the note received $12,497 of interest in shares of common stock. During December 2004, the Company defaulted on the note by failing to pay principal of $24,999. The Company has also failed to pay principal of $116,666 for January and February 2005. The Company has not received written notice of default from the holder of the note. If written notice is received, the Company will be subject to an acceleration clause. In the event of such acceleration, the amount due and owing to the holder shall be 120% of the outstanding principal amount of the note (plus accrued and unpaid interest and fees, if any).

As of December 31, 2004, the Company’s backlog included $580,525 of specialty chemical sales. Backlog represents products that the Company’s customers have committed to purchase. The Company’s backlog is subject to fluctuations and is not necessarily indicative of future sales.

During the past two fiscal years ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company has recorded aggregate losses from operations of $5,398,098 and has incurred total negative cash flow from operations of $4,911,943 for the same two-year period. During the nine months ended December 31, 2004, the Company experienced a net loss from operations of $1,598,052 and negative cash flow from operating activities of $1,426,285. As described above, the Company defaulted on the Secured Convertible Term Note by failing to pay principal of $141,665 during December 2004, January and February 2005. The Company does not currently have an operating line of credit. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon several factors, including increased sales volume, collection of existing receivables, the ability to achieve profitability from the sale of the Company’s product lines and curing the default of the company’s debt. The Company is pursuing an equity investment from an independent investment banking company; however, the Company does not have a firm commitment for such financing, and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to attain such financing or if so, on economically attractive terms. In order to increase its cash flow, the Company is continuing its efforts to stimulate sales and cut back expenses not directly supporting its sales and marketing efforts.

Concentration of Risk

The Company sells its Uniproof proofing paper to three customers. One of these customers constitutes 99% of Graphic Arts sales and 46% of total customer sales for the nine months period ended December 31, 2004. The loss of this customer would have adverse financial consequences to the Company. We have provided liberal credit terms to this customer and there is a risk that a certain amount of this receivable balance may prove to be uncollectible. The Company believes that this customer will purchase additional product and the Company would use that as leverage to collect any outstanding balances.

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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The market risk inherent in our market risk sensitive variable interest rate debt is the potential losses arising from adverse changes in interest rates.

At December 31, 2004, the Company had a loan that had a variable interest rate. The loan, which had an outstanding balance of $1,600,000 at December 31, 2004, was obtained in March 2004 and has a three-year term. The loan accrues interest at the greater of the prime rate of interest (as published in the Wall Street Journal) or 4% per annum. A one-percentage point increase in the prime rate of interest affecting our loan would increase our net loss by $16,000 over a year.

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Item 3.

Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of the Company’s Disclosure Controls

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (“disclosure controls”). This evaluation (the “controls evaluation”) was done under the supervision and participation of the Company’s management, including its chief executive officer (the “CEO”) and interim chief financial officer (the “CFO”) pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-15. Rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission require that in this section of the report the Company present the conclusions of its CEO and CFO about the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls based on and as of the date of the controls evaluation.

CEO and CFO Certifications

Appearing as exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this report are “Certifications” of the CEO and CFO. The certifications are required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This section of this report contains information concerning the controls evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

Disclosure Controls

Disclosure controls are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act, such as this report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including, without limitation, the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

The Company’s management, including, without limitation, the CEO and CFO, does not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls will prevent all error and fraud. A control system no matter how well conceived and operated can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations of all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Scope of Controls Evaluation

The CEO/CFO evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls included a review of the controls’ objective and design, the controls’ implementation by the Company and the effect of the controls on the information generated for use in this report. In the course of the controls evaluation, management sought to identify data errors, controls problems or acts of fraud and to confirm that appropriate corrective action, including process movements, was being undertaken. This type of evaluation will be done on a quarterly basis so that the conclusions concerning controls effectiveness can be reported in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and annual report on Form 10-KSB. The overall goals of these various review and evaluation activities are to monitor the Company’s disclosure controls and to make modifications, as necessary. In this regard, the Company’s intent is that the disclosure controls will be maintained as dynamic controls systems that change (including improvements and corrections) as conditions warrant.

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Conclusions

Based upon the controls evaluation, the Company’s CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act such as this report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. 

Legal Proceedings

See Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 2. 

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not Applicable

Item 3. 

Defaults upon Senior Securities

See Note 3, Convertible Debt

Item 4. 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not Applicable

Item 5. 

Other Information

Not Applicable

Item 6. 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)

Exhibits.

31.1

Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 Sec. 302

31.2

Written Statement of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 Sec. 302

32.1

Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 Sec. 906

32.2

Written Statement of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 Sec. 906

(b)

Reports on Form 8-K.

 

None

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United Energy Corp.
FORM 10-QSB
December 31, 2004

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: February 14, 2005

 

 

UNITED ENERGY CORP.

 

 

 

 

By: 


/s/ Brian King

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Brian King,
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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