U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-KSB
x | Annual report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. |
o | Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to . |
Commission file number: 0-20033
AmeriResource Technologies, Inc.
Delaware | 84-1084784 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
3430 E. Russell Road, Suite 317, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
(702) 214-4249
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Title of Each Class
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B not contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB x.
The issuers revenues for the year ended December 31, 2003, were $62,000.
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The aggregate market value of the registrants voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates was approximately $2,831,832, based on the average bid and asked price for the common equity as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter. On March 5, 2004, the number of shares outstanding of the registrants common stock, $0.0001 par value, was 328,234,645.
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PART I
Forward-looking Information
This information statement contains forward-looking statements. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, will, should, expects, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential, or continue or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predications. Actual events or results do differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, the Company does not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such forward-looking statements. The company is under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this information statement to conform such statements to actual results. The foregoing managements discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Companys financial statements and the notes herein.
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
As used herein, the term Company refers to AmeriResource Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries and predecessors, unless the context indicates otherwise. The Company was formerly known as KLH Engineering Group, Inc. (KLH Engineering), which was incorporated on March 3, 1989 to provide diversified engineering services throughout the United States. KLH Engineering changed its name to AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. on July 16, 1996. Although the Companys operations have historically consisted of providing engineering and construction services, the Company closed and/or sold off its engineering subsidiaries due to continued losses in 1996.
The Companys operations during 2003 were conducted through its wholly owned subsidiaries Jim Butler Performance (JBP) and West Texas Real Estate & Resources, Inc. (WTRER). Although in September 2003 the Company signed a definitive stock for stock like exchange agreement to acquire a 40% equity interest in 449 Corporation and WDHQ, Inc., both corporations being EagleRider franchises with four operating locations. The stock for stock like exchange was completed on February 2, 2004.
ROYAL CASINO ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
On December 20, 2002, the Company and Royal Casino Holdings Corporation (RCH) rescinded, ab intitio, an exchange agreement whereby the Company had acquired a majority interest in Royal Casino Entertainment Corp ("RCE"), which owned and operated the day cruise gaming boat, Royal Casino I, and the land lease on
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which the Royal Casino I docked adjacent to the Ambassador Hotel on the Intercoastal Waterway in Hollywood, Florida. The Exchange Agreement was not closed until October 2, 2002. The primary delay in closing the Exchange Agreement was RCHs inability to procure sufficient working capital, which was not yet obtained by RCH as of closing but was expected to be obtained within ten (10) days of closing. The Company and RCH executed an Addendum (Addendum) to the Exchange Agreement on November 19, 2002, whereby RCH granted to the Company an option to rescind the Exchange Agreement in the event RCH was unable to maintain working capital sufficient to facilitate the operations of RCE and Royal Casino Cruises, LLC (RCC).
RCH was unable to procure and maintain sufficient working capital to support the operations of RCE and RCC, and the Company consequently exercised its option to rescind the Exchange Agreement by executing a Recission of Exchange Agreement with RCH on December 20, 2002.
As additional consideration for the Recission of the Exchange Agreement, RCH, agreed to pay to the Company twenty percent (20%) on any and all proceeds or recovery obtained on behalf of RCE and /or RCC in connection with the lessors breach of the agreement pursuant to which RCE leased the berth for its casino boat, the Royal Casino I, and its principal offices.
JIM BUTLER PERFORMANCE, INC.
Jim Butler Performance, Inc. (JBP) was acquired by the Company on September 26, 2001 from Wasatch Business Investors, Inc. (WBI) and Covah, LLC (Covah) in exchange for One Million (1,000,000) shares of the Companys common stock. The agreement between WBI, Covah and the Company required all assets of JBP to be free and clear of all liens and any encumbrances.
The Company was made aware of a lien, as disclosed in the Form 10-KSB for year ended 2002, in the approximate amount of $550,000 which had been apparently executed by the interim officers of JBP, Keith Warburton and Ronnie Hale, during the time frame WBI had purchased JBP from Jim & Joy Butler, and WBIs sale of JBP, to the Company.
The Company has made numerous attempts to resolve the issues with WBI & Covah over the last two years however, could never reach a resolution that was equitable and mutually agreeable to all parties whereby, allowing JBP to achieve profitability and grow the business. Therefore, on March 25, the Company notified WBI & Covah of their breaches and has rescinded the acquisition of JBP. The stock that had been issued to WBI and Covah will be returned to the Companys treasury.
WEST TEXAS REAL ESTATE AND RESOURCES, INC.
WTRERs business operations in 2003 consisted primarily of searching for a joint-venture partner whom would have the financial resources to assist in the development of the oil & gas property into producing oil or gas wells.
GENERAL
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The Company continues to search for viable business operations to acquire or merge with in order to increase the Companys revenues, asset base and achieve profitability. The Company has made a significant reduction in its liabilities in the approximate amount of $1,300,000 for the calendar year end 2003 or subsequent thereto. The Company will continue to strive to attain consistent profitability through acquisitions of revenue producing businesses.
As of March 30, 2004, the Company had a total of one full time employee with two part-time employees.
449 CORPORATION & WDHQ, INC.
On September 17, 2003, the Company and Donald Herborn executed a stock for stock like exchange agreement (Exchange Agreement) whereby, Donald Herborn agreed to exchange his 40% equity interest in 449 Corporation as well as in WDHQ, Inc., both corporations being EagleRider franchises with four operating locations within the continental USA. EagleRider is the only company exclusively licensed by Harley Davidson Motor Corporation to rent Harley Davidson Motorcycles. The stock for stock like exchange agreement was closed on February 2, 2004 therefore, there was no recorded activities included in the financial statements for the Year end 2003.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Companys office of approximately 300 square feet is located at 3430 E. Russell Rd., Ste. 317, Las Vegas, Nevada 89120, and is subject to a five (5) year lease with an option for an additional two (2) years at $625 per month.
WTRER owns a lease with an interest in the oil, gas and mineral rights called the Glass Mountains Pilares A111 which consists of contiguous acreage of approximately 800 acres comprising a portion of Glass Mountain acreage located in Pecos County, Texas. The Companys interest in this property is subject to a twenty percent (20%) royalty interest due the lessor. This lease was entered into on October 6, 1999 and has a five (5) year term which is renewable.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The following are pending material cases involving the Company and its subsidiaries.
Orix Real Estate Capital Markets, LLC , as the Special Servicer for Finova Realty Capital, Inc. v. Magnolia Manors Properties, LLC, et al., Case No. CV-01-3086-SH, was filed in the Montgomery Circuit Court in Montgomery County, Alabama in May 2000 by Orix Real Estate Capital Markets, LLC (Orix) as the Special Servicer for Finova Realty Capital, Inc. alleging that Magnolia Manors Properties, LLC defaulted on the provisions of a promissory note to Finova Realty Capital, Inc. by which it promised to repay $9,280,000. This lawsuit alleged that because the Company had been, between December 23, 1999 and February 27, 2001, in
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negotiations to merge or acquire the assets of Magnolia Manors Properties, LLC that it has bound itself to certain provisions of these loan documents. On January 25, 2002, the Company and Delmar Janovec filed a Motion for Summary Judgment asking the Court to enter an order granting judgment in their favor on all claims asserted against them. The Circuit Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Company and Delmar Janovec on March 29, 2002. Orix appealed this judgment to the Alabama Supreme Court on June 26, 2002. The Circuit Courts summary judgment was affirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court on January 14, 2003.
American Factors Group, L.L.C. vs. AmeriResource Technologies, Inc., et al. This case was filed in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, Case Number 3:97cv01094(GEB).
In February 2000, the parties stipulated to the dismissal of certain claims in this suit with prejudice. This stipulation dismissed all of the claims in this suit except for the claims against defendants Rod Clawson, Michael Cederstrom and Tim Masters. These remaining claims were resolved pursuant to a Settlement Agreement which has been subsequently amended.
The Settlement Agreement provided for the payment by the Company and Delmar Janovec (Janovec) of certain obligations and judgments entered against the defendants. An Addendum dated August 10, 2000 was executed to modify certain terms of the repayment schedule. As the Company and Janovec were unable to meet the terms of repayment set forth in the Addendum, a Second Addendum was executed in the first quarter of 2002 to modify the repayment conditions as follows:
1. | the interest rate and all other penalties and late charges assessed on the outstanding obligation of $308,692.08 owed by Janovec and the Company shall be fifteen percent (15%) until the obligation is paid in full on or before March 31, 2002; | |||
2. | the repayment schedule shall be weekly payments of not less than $2,500, with repayments increasing in the event the price of the Companys Common Stock increases; | |||
3. | to the extent the Company secures a line of credit through vSource 1 and receives any investor monies, American Factors Group, L.L.C. (AFG) shall receive fifty percent (50%) of any such monies; and | |||
4. | the Company shall issue to AFG ten million (10,000,000) shares of the Companys Common Stock in consideration of the modification of the repayment conditions. |
As the Companys Common Stock reaches the specific prices stated in the repayment schedule, Delmar Janovec, the Companys president, has agreed to sell his personal shares of the Companys Common Stock to make the scheduled payment. In the event the obligation was not paid in full by March 31, 2002, AFG would be entitled to proceed with any available proper legal
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action to collect on its judgment. AFG and the Company have extended the terms of the Second Addendum until December 27, 2003. The terms of the Second Addendum have been met.
Internal Revenue Service Issue. The IRS and the Company have been trying to resolve outstanding issues since 2000 for unpaid payroll taxes created by the previous engineering subsidiaries during the close down phases of the offices and was not successful in reaching a resolution with the IRS. On or about January 16, 2001, the IRS notified Rod Clawson, a director of the Company and the former President of the engineering subsidiaries, that the IRS was filing a lien against him, individually, for the payment of taxes. Subsequently, several meetings were held and an agreement was reached on or about March 22, 2001 with the IRS whereby Clawson will pay $50,000 per month until approximately $282,000, constituting principal and interest, is paid off in its entirety. Mr. Clawson has made payments in excess of $115,000 to date.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There were no matters submitted to a vote of the Companys security holders during the fourth quarter of 2003.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Companys Common Stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol ARES. The Common Stock had traded under the symbol ARET until the Companys shareholders effected a reverse stock split in February 2002. The table below sets forth the high and low sales prices for the Companys Common Stock for each quarter of 2002 and 2003, which have been adjusted to reflect the February 2002 reverse stock split of one-for-one hundred (1-for-100). The quotations below reflect the reverse stock split of the Companys Common Stock and inter-dealer prices without retail markup, markdown or commission. The quotations may not represent actual transactions:
Year | Quarter | High | Low | |||||||||
2003 |
First | $ | 0.014 | $ | 0.0025 | |||||||
Second | $ | 0.008 | $ | 0.0015 | ||||||||
Third | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.0028 | ||||||||
Fourth | $ | 0.007 | $ | 0.0045 |
Year | Quarter | High | Low | |||||||||
2002 |
First | $ | 0.47 | $ | 0.03 | |||||||
Second | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||||
Third | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.015 | ||||||||
Fourth | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.01 |
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Shareholders
The Company is authorized to issue One Billion (1,000,000,000) shares of Common Stock and Ten Million (10,000,000) shares of preferred stock (Preferred Stock). As of March 5, 2004, there were approximately 1,202 shareholders of record holding a total of 328,234,645 shares of Common Stock, although management believes approximately 17,309 persons own our common stock beneficially, either of record or thru broker, bank or other nominee.
Dividends on the Common Stock
The Company has not declared a cash dividend on its Common Stock in the last two fiscal years and the Company does not anticipate the payment of future dividends. The Company may not pay dividends on its Common Stock without first paying dividends on its Preferred Stock. There are no other restrictions that currently limit the Companys ability to pay dividends on its Common Stock other than those generally imposed by applicable state law.
Preferred Stock
No trading market currently exists for the Companys preferred stock. The Company has four (4) series of Preferred Stock, A, B, C, and D. As of March 9, 2004, there were fifteen (15) shareholders of record of the Companys Series A Preferred Stock holding a total of 131,275 shares. On March 9, 2004, there was one (1) shareholder of record of the Companys Series B Preferred Stock holding a total of 177,012 shares. On March 9, 2004, there was one (1) shareholder of record of the Companys Series C Preferred Stock holding a total of 1,000,000 shares. On March 9, 2004, there was one (1) shareholder of record of the Companys Series D Preferred Stock holding a total of 250,000 shares. Each share of the Series A and B Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder into one share of Common Stock. The Series A and B Preferred Stock have liquidations value of $1.25 per share and have voting rights equivalent to one share of Common Stock. Dividends on the Series A and B Preferred Stock accrue quarterly at an annual rate of $0.125 per share.
Each share of the Series C Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock of the Company on the basis of the stated value of the Series C Preferred Stock, $2.00 per share, divided by fifty percent (50%) of the average closing price of the Common Stock on five (5) business days preceding the date of conversion. The Series C Preferred Stock has a liquidation value of $2.00 per share and has voting rights equivalent to one share of Common Stock. Holders of the Series C Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive dividends.
Each share of the Series D Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder into one share of Common Stock. The Series D Preferred Stock has a liquidation value of $0.001 per share and as voting rights equivalent to five (5) shares of Common Stock. Holders of the Series D Preferred Stock are not entitled to receive dividends.
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The Company has never declared or paid dividends on its Preferred Stock.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
General
The Company is attempting to settle as much debt from the balance sheet as possible. As such, the Company entered a settlement agreement with Mr. Delmer Janovec whereby common stock was issued to Janovec in exchange for the retirement of the $1,217,773 debt the Company owed Janovec. Additionally, the Companys operations for 2003 were primarily affected through its wholly owned subsidiaries, JBP and West Texas Real Estate and Resources, Inc. However, subsequent to the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company rescinded its agreement with JBP. The Company continues to search for other viable business entities that have operations with revenues and net profits.
Results of operations
Revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 decreased to $62,000 from $1,152,481 in revenues for 2002. The operating loss decreased to $637,062 as compared to $744,435 in 2002 as a result in a decrease of General and Administrative expenses from $522,744 for the year ended December 2002, to $146,905 for 2003 and an increase in consulting expenses from $233,932 for the year end December 31, 2002 to $367,497 in 2003. The operating loss is also attributable to a decrease in salaries and bonuses of $100,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 as compared to $245,033 for 2002.
The Companys net profit decreased dramatically to a net loss of $724,714 from a net profit of $491,857 in 2002. The decrease in net profit resulted from the loss of operations of one of the Companys subsidiaries, Jim Butler Performance, Inc. This was a one time extraordinary expense which was incurred by the Company when it rescinded an Acquisition Agreement due to breaches in the contract made by the seller, WBI, Inc. and Covah, LLC.
Expenses |
2003 |
2002 |
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General and Administrative |
146,905 | 522,744 | ||||||
Consulting |
367,497 | 233,932 | ||||||
Employee Salaries and Bonuses |
100,000 | 245,033 | ||||||
Interest Expense |
(26,540 | ) | (88,669 | ) | ||||
Legal and Professional |
84,660 | 60,000 |
Liquidity and capital resources
The Companys current assets as of December 31, 2003 were $86,395. This amount is in cash
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and a note receivable. Other assets include oil and gas properties in the amount of $1,700,000 which represents rights of certain leased oil rights that have a value exceeding $10,000,000 but has been recorded as to the value paid for the oil lease.
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company account payable were $0. The Company had notes payable to other parties in the amount of $350,000 and accrued interest totaling $29,692.
The Company plans to increase its liabilities by acquiring additional income producing assets in exchange for its securities, and attempting to settle additional payables with equity. The Company hopes to continue to improve shareholder equity by acquiring income-producing assets which are generating profits.
Going Concern
The Company has relied upon its chief executive officer, Delmar Janovec, for its capital requirements and liquidity. The Company will continue to seek alternate sources of financing to allow the Company to acquire other operating entities which may improve the Companys weak liquidity and capital resources. Additionally, the Company may continue to use its equity and resources of its chief executive officer to finance operations. However, no assurances can be provided that the Company will be successful in acquiring assets, whether revenue-producing or otherwise, or that Mr. Janovec will continue to assist in financing the Companys operations.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Companys financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 are attached hereto beginning on page F-1
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DECEMBER 31, 2003
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONTENTS
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Independent Auditors Report |
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Financial Statements: |
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Consolidated Balance Sheet |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations |
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Consolidated Statement of in Stockholders Equity |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements |
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INPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
The Stockholders
And Board of Directors
Of AmeriResource Technologies, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2003, and the results of its operations and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 10 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard to those matters are also described in Note 10. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Clyde Bailey P.C.
San Antonio, Texas
March 30, 2004
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 2003
December 31, 2003 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash |
34,090 | |||||||
Notes receivable |
52,305 | |||||||
Total current assets |
86,395 | |||||||
Fixed Assets |
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Leasehold improvements |
6,230 | |||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(130 | ) | ||||||
Net fixed assets |
6,100 | |||||||
Other Assets
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Oil and gas properties |
1,700,000 | |||||||
Marketable securities |
621 | |||||||
Total other assets |
1,700,621 | |||||||
Total Assets |
1,793,116 | |||||||
LIABILITIES |
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Current Liabilities
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Notes payable |
350,000 | |||||||
Total current liabilities |
350,000 | |||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
105,000 | |||||||
Total liabilities |
455,000 | |||||||
Stockholders equity |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 10,000,000 shares; Class A, issued and outstanding, 131,275 shares |
131 | |||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 10,000,000 shares; Class B, issued and outstanding, 177,012 shares |
177 | |||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 1,000,000 shares; Class C, issued and outstanding, 1,000,000 shares |
1,000 | |||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; authorized, 750,000 shares; Class D, none issued and outstanding |
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Common Stock, $.0001 par value; authorized, 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 131,154,169 shares |
31,315 | |||||||
Comprehensive loss on marketable securities |
(3,108 | ) | ||||||
Additional paid in capital |
16,080,426 | |||||||
Retained earnings |
(14,771,694 | ) | ||||||
Total stockholder equity |
1,338,116 | |||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders equity |
1,793,116 | |||||||
0 |
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
For the year ended | For the year ended | |||||||
December 31, 2003 |
December 31, 2002 |
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Revenues |
62,000 | 1,152,481 | ||||||
Cost of goods sold |
| 835,207 | ||||||
Gross profit |
62,000 | 317,274 | ||||||
Operating expenses
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General and administrative |
146,905 | 522,744 | ||||||
Salaries |
100,000 | 245,033 | ||||||
Legal & professional |
84,660 | 60,000 | ||||||
Consulting |
367,497 | 233,932 | ||||||
Operating loss |
(637,062 | ) | (744,435 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense)
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Interest income |
| 605 | ||||||
Interest expense |
(26,540 | ) | (88,669 | ) | ||||
Recision of Subsidiary |
(61,112 | ) | ||||||
Gain on write down of note (Related Party) |
| 1,323,083 | ||||||
Gain on sale of marketable securities |
| 1,273 | ||||||
Total other income (expense) |
(87,652 | ) | 1,236,292 | |||||
Net loss before income tax |
(724,714 | ) | 491,857 | |||||
Income tax provision |
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Net income (loss) |
(724,714 | ) | 491,857 | |||||
Earnings (Loss) per share |
(0.01 | ) | 0.02 | |||||
Weighted average common shares
outstanding |
76,328,363 | 25,831,883 | ||||||
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity
$.0001 Par Value | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number | Number | $.001 Par Value | Paid-In | Comprehensive | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
of Shares |
Amount |
of Shares |
Preferred Stock |
Capital |
Income/(Loss) |
Deficit |
Total |
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Balance at December 31,2001 |
9,853,933 | $ | 985 | 329,621 | $ | 330 | $ | 13,744,332 | (126,572 | ) | ($14,538,837 | ) | ($980,876 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued: |
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Consulting services |
14,969,858 | 1,497 | 319,449 | 320,946 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal services |
5,850,000 | 585 | 59,415 | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reduction of related party note payable |
13,885,000 | 1,389 | 149,663 | 151,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subscription Agreements |
6,000,000 | 600 | 96,650 | 97,250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Extension/modification of note |
3,480,403 | 348 | (348 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loan guarantee |
3,125,000 | 313 | (313 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options Exercised |
2,000,000 | 200 | 59,800 | 60,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C Preferred Stock Issued |
1,000,000 | 1,000 | (1,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rounding |
1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the year ended |
491,857 | 491,857 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on securities |
123,464 | 123,464 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Comprehensive income (loss) |
615,321 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2002 |
59,164,194 | $ | 5,916 | 1,329,621 | $ | 1,330 | $ | 14,427,648 | (3,108 | ) | $ | (14,046,980 | ) | $ | 384,806 | |||||||||||||||||
Shares issued: |
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Consulting services |
83,528,300 | 8,353 | 356,796 | 364,996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legal services |
18,700,000 | 1,870 | 82,790 | 84,660 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Extension/modification of note |
1,968,675 | 197 | (197 | ) | (0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Options Exercised |
1,650,000 | 165 | 10,560 | 10,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for note payable and
related interest payable |
148,143,000 | 14,814 | 1,202,829 | 1,217,643 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the year ended |
(724,714 | ) | (724,714 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Comprehensive income (loss) |
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Balance at December 31, 2003 |
313,154,169 | $ | 31,315 | 1,329,621 | $ | 1,330 | $ | 16,080,426 | (3,108 | ) | $ | (14,771,694 | ) | $ | 1,338,116 | |||||||||||||||||
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
2003 |
2002 |
2,001 |
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Reconciliation of net loss provided by (used in) operating
activities: |
||||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
(724,714 | ) | 491,857 | 2,215,983 | ||||||||
Non-cash items: |
||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
52 | 7,539 | 12,627 | |||||||||
Gain on write down of note (Related Party) |
(1,323,083 | ) | | |||||||||
Recision of Subsidiary |
266,589 | |||||||||||
Non-cash services through issuance of stock |
449,657 | 658,245 | 767,294 | |||||||||
Changes in
assets affecting operations - (increase) decrease
|
||||||||||||
Accounts receivable |
28,033 | 8,447 | ||||||||||
Inventory |
91,499 | 75,013 | ||||||||||
Notes receivables |
22,198 | 79,499 | (44,503 | ) | ||||||||
Changes in
liabilities affecting operations - increase (decrease)
|
||||||||||||
Accounts payable |
(397,047 | ) | (47,995 | ) | ||||||||
Accrued payroll and related |
(431,755 | ) | 100,324 | |||||||||
Income Tax Payable |
12,407 | 18,675 | ||||||||||
Accrued interest |
| | (86,888 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
13,782 | (782,806 | ) | 3,018,977 | ||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||
Write-off of Debentures/Notes |
| 622,589 | (3,350,000 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of stock |
10,725 | 157,250 | | |||||||||
Payment on Long-Term Debt |
| 232,502 | ||||||||||
Repayment of debt |
| | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
10,725 | 779,839 | (3,117,498 | ) | ||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||
Purchase of Fixed Assets |
| (17,353 | ) | (6,230 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities |
| 1,273 | 104,751 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
| (16,080 | ) | 98,521 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash |
24,507 | (19,047 | ) | (33,471 | ) | |||||||
Cash - beginning of period |
9,583 | (9,464 | ) | 24,007 | ||||||||
Cash - end of period |
34,090 | 9,583 | (9,464 | ) | ||||||||
Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions |
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Purchase of assets through issuance of shares |
| | 683,330 | |||||||||
Debt paid through issuance of stock |
150,111,675 | 13,885,000 | | |||||||||
Stock issued for services |
102,228,300 | 23,815,000 | 767,294 | |||||||||
F-7
AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | |||
Nature of business and business combinations | ||||
AmeriResource Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was incorporated March 3, 1989 for the purpose of providing diversified civil engineering services throughout the United States, to be accomplished through acquisitions of small to mid-size engineering firms. On July 16, 1996, the Company changed its name to AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. In February 2002, the Company agreed to a 100 to 1 reverse split of common stock. These financial statements reflect the reverse split in the financial statement and these notes. | ||||
On July 19, 2000 the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock in West Texas Real Estate and Resources, Inc. (West Texas) for a convertible note payable in the amount of $1,700,000. West Texas owns the rights to certain leased oil rights that has a value exceeding $10,000,000 which has been reflected in a certified audit report issued to West Texas for the leased oil rights. | ||||
On September 30, 2001, the Company acquired all the outstanding stock of Jim Butler Performance, Inc. (Jim Butler) in exchange for 100,000,000 shares of common stock valued at $450,000. Jim Butler manufactures custom automobile motors. This agreement was rescinded effective December 31, 2003. | ||||
1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) | |||
Basis of presentation | ||||
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with principles of accounting applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred continuing losses and has not yet generated sufficient working capital to support its operations. The Companys ability to continue as a going concern is dependent, among other things, on its ability to reduce certain costs, and its obtaining additional financing and eventually attaining a profitable level of operations. | ||||
It is managements opinion that the going concern basis of reporting its financial condition and results of operations is appropriate at this time. The Company plans to increase cash flows and to take steps towards achieving profitable operations through the merger with or acquisition of profitable operations. | ||||
Principles of consolidation | ||||
The consolidated financial statements include the combined accounts of AmeriResource Technologies, Inc., West Texas Real Estate & Resources, Inc. and Tomahawk Construction Company. All material intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers currency on hand, demand |
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
deposits with banks or other financial institutions, money market funds, and other investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. | ||||
Oil and gas properties | ||||
The oil and gas properties consist of the rights to certain leased oil rights that has a value exceeding $10,000,000. These assets have been written down to $1,700,000, the value of the note receivable recorded related to this asset. | ||||
Property, Plant and Equipment | ||||
The Companys fixed assets are presented at cost. Certain Subsidiaries use tax depreciation methods which approximates straight-line. Related depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, was $52 and $52, respectively. | ||||
Gain on extinguishment of debt | ||||
During 2002, the Company wrote off $1,225,206 in debts that were over 7 years old. The debts exceeded the legal statute of limitations. The Company also negotiated new terms of a note payable that increased the principal amount of the note, but forgave all accrued interest. The difference is recorded in gain on extinguishment of debt. | ||||
Use of Estimates | ||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In these financial statements assets and liabilities involve extensive reliance on managements estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
F-9
AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) | |||
Income tax | ||||
For the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company elected to file a consolidated tax return and the income tax provision is on a consolidated basis. Prior to 1992, the Subsidiaries filed separate corporate returns. | ||||
Effective January 1, 1993, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FASB No. 109 requires that the current or deferred tax consequences of all events recognized in the financial statements be measured by applying the provisions of enacted tax laws to determine the amount of taxes payable or refundable currently or in future years. There was no impact on from the adoption of this standard. | ||||
Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in reporting income for financial statement and tax purposes arising from differences in the methods of accounting for construction contracts and depreciation. | ||||
Construction contracts are reported for tax purposes and for financial statement purposes on the percentage-of-completion method. Accelerated depreciation is used for tax reporting, and straight-line depreciation is used for financial statement reporting. | ||||
Loss per common share | ||||
Loss per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Options, warrants and convertible debt outstanding are not included in the computation because the effect would be anti-dilutive. | ||||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | ||||
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, Guarantors Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others (Interpretation No. 45). Interpretation No. 45 elaborates on the existing disclosure requirements for most guarantees, including loan guarantees such as standby letters of credit. It also clarifies that at the time a company issues a guarantee, the company must recognize an initial liability for the fair market value of the obligations it assumes under that guarantee and must disclose that information in its interim and annual financial statements. The initial recognition and measurement provisions of Interpretation No. 45 apply on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Interpretation No. 45 did not have an effect on the financial statements. | ||||
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (Interpretation No. 46), that clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. Interpretation No. 46 is applicable immediately for variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. For variable interest entities created prior to January 31, 2003, the provisions of |
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
1. | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) | |||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | ||||
Interpretation No. 46 are applicable no later than July 1, 2003. Interpretation No. 46 did not have an effect on the financial statements. | ||||
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123 (SFAS 148). This Statement amends SFAS 123 to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements. Certain of the disclosure modifications are required for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002 and are included in the notes to these consolidated financial statements. | ||||
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards SFAS No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity, were recently issued. SFAS No, 149, and 150 have no current applicability to the Company or their effect on the financial statements would not have been significant. | ||||
2. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS | |||
At December 31, 2003 and 2002, the Company had notes payable balances to officers, a former officer and other stockholders (Note 3). In addition, there was related interest expense incurred and accrued interest. | ||||
The following transactions occurred between the Company and it stockholders and its affiliated companies: | ||||
The following is a table summarizing the related party transactions described above: |
For the Years Ended | ||||||||
December 31, |
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2003 |
2002 |
|||||||
Receivables |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Note receivable current |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Accrued interest on notes payable |
$ | | $ | 360,583 | ||||
Notes payable current |
$ | | $ | 758,007 | ||||
Notes payable non-current |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Interest expense on notes payable |
$ | | $ | 88,669 | ||||
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
3. | NOTES RECEIVABLE |
Notes receivable from Royal Casino, bearing
interest at 8%, due on demand. |
40,305 | |||
Notes receivable from First Americans Mortgage
Corp, bearing interest at the prime rate,
principal and interest payments due December 31,
starting December 31, 2000 through December 31,
2004. |
12,000 | |||
Total Notes Receivable Other |
52,305 | |||
Less current portion |
(52,305 | ) | ||
Total Notes Receivable |
$ | | ||
4. | NOTES PAYABLE |
The Company had the following notes payable: Others: |
Note dated August 31, 1998, payable to American Factors
in the original amount of $430,924, secured by 300,000
shares of the Companys common stock The note bears
interest at 15%. |
350,000 | |||
Total notes payable |
350,000 | |||
Less current portion |
(350,000 | ) | ||
Long-term portion |
$ | | ||
Maturities of notes payable at December 31, 2003, are as follows:
Year Ended | ||||
December 31, |
||||
2003 |
350,000 | |||
2004 |
-0- | |||
2005 |
-0- | |||
2006 |
-0- | |||
2007 |
-0- | |||
Thereafter |
-0- | |||
$ | 350,000 | |||
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
5. | STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | |||
Options | ||||
As part of the acquisition of Jim Butler Inc., the Company issued 500,000 options with an exercise price of 75% of the average closing price over the preceding 90 days. These options expire on September 25, 2004. The Company also issued 1,500,000 options with an exercise price of 75% of the average closing price over the preceding 90 days. The options would be issued for every one million in gross sales added to the Companys gross revenue, WBI would be granted an additional thirty thousand option shares. These options expire on September 25, 2004. To date, none of the Options have been exercised nor does the Company believe the Options will be exercised. | ||||
Common stock | ||||
The Company increased its authorized shares from 500,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 during 1999. In February of 2002, the Company approved a 100 for 1 reverse stock split. The shares are shown after the reverse stock split. During 2003, the Company issued the following shares of common stock: |
1. | 83,528,300 shares of common stock were issued for consulting services valued at $364,997. These shares were valued between $0.004 and $0.006 per share. | |||
2. | 1,968,675 shares of common stock were issued for the extension and modification of a note payable. | |||
3. | 18,700,000 shares of common stock were issued for legal services valued at $84,660. These shares were valued between $0.004 and $0.006 per share. | |||
4. | 1,650,000 shares of restricted common shares were issued as a result of options being exercised for a total of $10,725 in cash. | |||
5. | 148,504,000 shares issued to related party in exchange for a note payable and related interest payable in the amount of $824,143 and $393,590 respectively. |
During 2002, the Company issued the following shares of common stock:
1. 14,969,858 shares of common stock were issued for consulting services valued at $320,946. These shares were valued between $0.01 and $0.07 per share.
2. 3,480,403 shares of common stock were issued for the extension and modification of a note payable.
3. 5,850,000 shares of common stock were issued for legal services valued at $60,000. These shares were valued between $0.025 and $0.05 per share.
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
5. | STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (CONTINUED) |
4. 13,885,000 shares of restricted common stock to an officer of the company to reduce a note payable by $277,000. These shares were valued at $0.02 per share.
5. 6,000,000 shares of common stock were issued as the result of subscription agreements. The Company received $97,250 in cash and the shares were valued at $0.0162.
6. 3,125,000 shares of restricted common shares were issued for a loan guarantee.
7. 2,000,000 shares of restricted common shares were issued as a result of options being exercised for a total of $60,000 in cash.
Preferred stock
The Company has currently designated 10,000,000 shares of their authorized preferred stock to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and an additional 10,000,000 shares to Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.
On February 22, 2002, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State with the State of Delaware to designate 1,000,000 shares of its Preferred Stock as Series C Preferred Stock. Each share of the Series C Stock shall be convertible into common stock of the Company based on the stated value of the $2.00 divided by 50% of the average closing price of the Common Stock on five business days preceding the date of conversion. Each share of the outstanding Series C Preferred shall be redeemable by the Corporation at any time at the redemption price. The redemption price shall equal $2.00 per share with interest of 8% per annum. The holders of the Series C shall be entitled to receive $2.00 per share before the holders of common stock or any junior securities receive any amount as a result of liquidation.
On February 22, 2002, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State with the State of Delaware to designate 750,000 shares of its Preferred Stock as Series D Preferred Stock. Each share of the Series D Stock shall be convertible into one share of common stock of the Company. Each share of the outstanding Series D Preferred shall be redeemable by the Corporation at any time at the redemption price. The redemption price shall equal $.001 per share with interest of 8% per annum. The holders of the Series D shall be entitled to receive $.001 per share before the holders of common stock or any junior securities receive any amount as a result of liquidation.
Both Series A and B preferred stock bear a cumulative $.125 per share per annum dividend, payable quarterly. The shareholders have a liquidation preference of $1.25 per share, and in addition, all unpaid accumulated dividends are to be paid before any distributions are made to common shareholders. These shares are subject to redemption by the Company, at any time after the second anniversary of the issue dates (ranging from August 1990 through December 1995) of such shares and at a price of $1.25 plus all unpaid accumulated dividends. Each preferred share is convertible, at any time prior to a notified redemption date, to one common share. The preferred shares have equal voting rights with common shares and no shares were converted in 1998.
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
5. | STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (CONTINUED) | |||
Dividends are not payable until declared by the Company. At December 31, 2001, the amount of dividends in arrears on the preferred stock was $1.6 million. The majority of the interest (approx 90%) owed on the dividends in the arrears are owed to Delmar Janovec, the President and majority stockholder. | ||||
Delmar Janovec exchanged the dividends owed in the approx. amount of $1.6 million for the 1,000,000 shares of Class C Preferred Stock that was established in February 2002. There would be nothing owed to DAJ however, there would be some owed to the other Holders of A & B Classes. | ||||
6. | INCOME TAX | |||
No current or deferred tax provision resulted as there was both an accounting and a tax loss for each of the periods presented. The primary permanent differences between tax and accounting losses are non-tax deductible penalties, losses from closure of subsidiaries and amortization of certain goodwill. | ||||
The Company has available for income tax purposes, a net operating loss carryforward of approximately $14,000,000 expiring from 2004 to 2007, including $970,000 subject to certain recognition limitations. A valuation allowance for the full amount of the related deferred tax asset of approximately $1,380,000 has not been recorded, since there is more than a 50 percent chance this will expire unused. | ||||
The significant temporary differences are associated with bad debts, deferred compensation and accrued vacation. | ||||
All of the net operating losses carryforward of approximately $14,000,000 is subject to significant recognition limitations due to the merger with Tomahawk. | ||||
7. | OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | |||
The Companys subsidiaries are typically subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business which usually relate to claims of professional negligence or contract breaches. | ||||
The Company is currently covered adequately for business insurance, auto and workmens compensation insurance meeting the standard limits that are customary in the industry. The Company has historically been able to secure general liability, business, workmens compensation and auto insurance meeting the standard limits that are customary in the industry. The Company has not been able to secure general liability insurance at this time, however, is continuing to look for coverage. The Company does not presently have operations that would require general liability coverage. | ||||
On August 26, 2002, the Company and Royal Casino Holdings Corporation (RCH) executed an exchange agreement (Exchange Agreement) whereby RCH agreed to exchange a majority interest in its subsidiaries, RCE and Royal Casino Cruises, LLC (RCC), for a majority interest in the Company. RCE owned and operated the day cruise gaming boat, Royal Casino I, and RCC |
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
7. | OTHER COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Continued) | |||
Owned the land lease on which the Royal Casino I docked adjacent to the Ambassador Hotel on the Intercostals Waterway in Hollywood, Florida. | ||||
On December 20, 2002, the Company and RCH rescinded, ab intitio, the Exchange Agreement. The Exchange Agreement was not closed until October 2, 2002. The primary delay in closing the Exchange Agreement was RCH inability to procure sufficient working capital, which was not yet obtained by RCH as of closing but was expected to be obtained within ten (10) days of closing. The Company and RCH executed an addendum (Addendum) to the Exchange Agreement on November 19, 2002 whereby RCH granted the Company an option to rescind the Exchange Agreement in the event RCH was unable to maintain working capital sufficient to facilitate the operations of RCE and RCC, | ||||
JBP was acquired by the Company on September 26, 2001 from Wasatch Business Investors, Inc. (WBI) and Covah, LLC (Covah). The Company recently learned of a promissory note in the amount of between $350,000 and $550,000 that was apparently executed by interim management of JBP in the few days between WBIs purchase of JBP from Jim Butler, and WBIs sale of JBP to the Company. This apparently has resulted in a lien being placed on JBPs assets. As the agreement between WBI, Covah, and the Company required that the Company acquire JBP from WBI and Covah free and clear of any encumbrances, the Company is currently evaluating the validity, terms, and facts behind the existence of the promissory note and lien, as well as any recourse it may have regarding these matters. | ||||
American Factors Group, LLC filed suits against the Company and certain subsidiaries for breach of contract and fraud I the extension of credit in a factoring agreement. An arbitrator was appointed and a hearing was held in July of 1998. As a result of this arbitration proceeding, the Company executed a settlement and release agreement whereby, it agreed to pay $422, 066 in exchange for dismissal of all claims against it and certain of its subsidiaries. The amount is to be paid by the Company in weekly payments of not less than $2,500 which has been modified both orally and in writing several times since August 10, 2000. | ||||
The IRS notified Rod Clawson, a Director of the Company and former President of the engineering subsidiaries, the IRS was filing a lien against him personally, for the payment of taxes created by the former engineering subsidiaries during the close down phase of the offices in the fall of 1996. Subsequently, several meetings were held and an agreement was reached on or about March 22, 2001, with the IRS whereby, Mr. Clawson will pay $50,000 per month until the amount of approximately $282,000 constituting principal and interest, is paid in its entirety. Mr. Clawson was not able to meet the payment terms and has made payments in the amount of approximately, $118,000. Mr. Clawson was in the process of finalizing an Offer and Compromise with the IRS however, the IRS has placed the file on an inactive status. |
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AMERIRESOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2003
8. | MARKETABLE SECURITIES | |||
At December 31, 2002 marketable equity securities are stated at their lower of aggregate cost or market value. The Company has marketable securities available for sale. No other investments in trading or held-to-maturity marketable securities exist as of December 31, 2002. |
2003 |
||||
Marketable securities available for sale: |
||||
124,326 shares of restricted common stock,
Oasis Hotels and Casino International (formerly
Flexweight Corporation) |
621 | |||
Total marketable securities |
$ | 621 | ||
9. | GOING CONCERN UNCERTAINTY | |||
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with principles of accounting applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred continuing losses and has not yet generated sufficient working capital to support its operations. The Companys ability to continue as a going concern is dependent, among other things, on its ability to reduce certain costs, obtain new contracts and additional financing and eventually, attaining a profitable level of operations. | ||||
It is managements opinion that the going concern basis of reporting its financial condition and results of operations is appropriate at this time. The Company plans to increase cash flows and take steps towards achieving profitable operations through the sale or closure of unprofitable operations, and through the merger with or acquisition of profitable operations. | ||||
10. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS | |||
On March 19, 2004, AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. (the Company) rescinded, ab intitio, a September 25, 2001 Acquisition Agreement (the Agreement) the Company entered into with Wasatch Business Investors, Inc., a Utah corporation (WBI) and Covah, LLC, a Utah limited liability company (Covah). Pursuant to the Agreement, WBI, as agent for Covah, was to sell and transfer one hundred percent (100%) of Jim Butler Performance, Inc., a Tennessee corporation (JBP), to the Company in exchange for one hundred million (100,000,000) shares of the Companys stock, with seventy-five million (75,000,000) shares being issued to Covah and twenty-five million shares being issued to WBI. The Company rescinded the Acquisition Agreement because JBP was to be tendered free and clear of any liens and encumbrances at the closing of the Acquisition Agreement and the Company has been informed that a five hundred fifty thousand dollar ($550,000) promissory note has been placed on JBPs real property with a lien securing such debt. These financial statements reflect the rescision of the Agreement. |
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
During 2002 and 2003, the Company had no changes or disagreements with its accountants, Clyde Bailey, P.C., on accounting or financial disclosures.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Within the 90 days prior to the date of this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and the person performing functions similar to that of a Principal Financial Officer of the Company, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based upon the evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and the person performing functions similar to that of a Principal Financial Officer of the Company concluded that the Companys disclosure controls are effective in timely alerting them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the Companys periodic SEC filings. There have been no significant changes in the Companys internal controls or in other factors which could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date the Company conducted its evaluation.
PART III
ITEM 9. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT |
Directors, Executive Officers and Control Persons
Name |
Age |
Position(s) and Office(s) |
||||
Delmar Janovec
|
56 | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | ||||
Rod Clawson
|
50 | Director |
Delmar A. Janovec has served as a director of the Company since May 12, 1994. On June 27, 1994, he was appointed chief executive officer of the Company, and on December 31, 1999, he was appointed president of the Company. He has served as the president and manager of the Companys subsidiary, Tomahawk Construction, Inc., since April 1980. Mr. Janovec also serves on the board of directors of NevStar Gaming and Entertainment Corporation. He is a descendant of the Mdewakanton Wahpakoota and Sisseton-Wahpeton bands of the Sioux American Indian Tribe and has over twenty years of experience in the construction and real estate development industries. Mr. Janovec attended undergraduate studies at Kansas State University.
Rod Clawson has been with the Company since October 1, 1993 and served as vice president of the Company and president of KLH Engineers & Constructors, Inc., the Companys
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former subsidiary, until June 1, 1998. Clawson has served on our boards since 1995. Before joining KLH, Mr. Clawson worked as a manager for other engineering and industrial companies. He has served as Region Manager of Sales for Analytical Surveys, a mapping company, since 1997. Mr. Clawson most recently served as a Regional Manager for the western United States for Space Imagining, LLC. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business and a minor in Marketing from Regis University.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
Based solely upon a review of forms 3, 4 and 5 furnished to the Company, the Company is not aware of any person who at any time during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, was a director, officer, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of the Common Stock of the Company, and who failed to file, on a timely basis, reports required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during such fiscal year, except for Delmar Janovec and Rod Clawson who both acquired Preferred Stock on January 22, 2003, which is convertible into shares of Common Stock, and reported such acquisitions on Form 4 filings on February 3, 2003
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
No compensation in excess of $100,000 was awarded to, earned by, or paid to any executive officer of the Company during the fiscal years 2003, 2002 and 2001. The following table provides summary information for the years 2003, 2002 and 2001 concerning cash and noncash compensation paid or accrued by the Company to or on behalf of the Companys current president, Delmar Janovec. Mr. Janovec has continued to work without pay since October 1, 1996.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLES
Annual Compensation |
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Name and | Other Annual | |||||||||||||||
Principal Position |
Year |
Salary ($) |
Bonus ($) |
Compensation ($) |
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Delmar Janovec,
President |
2003 | $ | 100,000 | (1) | 0 | (2) | -0- | |||||||||
Delmar Janovec,
President |
2002 | $ | 100,000 | (1) | 0 | (2) | -0- | |||||||||
Delmar Janovec,
President |
2001 | $ | 100,000 | (1) | $ | 305,000 | (2) | -0- |
(1) | Delmar Janovec has accrued, but not been paid, an annual salary since 1996. Mr. Janovec was issued shares of the Companys Common Stock and preferred stock as more fully described in footnote 2 below. | |||
(2) | On January 31, 2001, the Companys Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 305,000 shares (post-reverse) of Common Stock to Janovec as a bonus for his services over several years. |
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Awards |
Payouts |
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Restricted | Securities Underlying | LTIP | All Other | |||||||||||||||||
Name and Principal | Stock | Options/ | Payouts | Compensation | ||||||||||||||||
Position |
Year |
Award(s)($) |
SARs(#) |
($) |
($) |
|||||||||||||||
Delmar Janovec,
President |
2003 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | |||||||||||||||
Delmar Janovec,
President |
2002 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- | |||||||||||||||
Delmar Janovec,
President |
2001 | -0- | -0- | -0- | -0- |
Compensation of Directors
The Companys directors are not compensated for any meeting the board of directors which they attend.
ITEM 11. SECURITY
OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the ownership of the Companys Common Stock as of March 5, 2004, with respect to: (i) each person known to the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than five percent (5%) of the Companys Common Stock; (ii) all directors; and (iii) directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. As of March 5, 2004, there were 328,234,645 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
Amount and Nature | ||||||||||
Name and Address of | of Beneficial | Percent of | ||||||||
Title of Class |
Beneficial Owner |
Ownership(1) |
Class(1) |
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Executive Officers & Directors | ||||||||||
Common Stock
($0.0001 par value)
|
Delmar Janovec (2) 3430 E. Russell Rd., Suite 317 Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 |
1,281,213,044 | (3) | 92% | (4) | |||||
Common Stock
($0.0001 par value)
|
Rod Clawson (2) 7049 S. Piccadilly St. Aurora, Colorado 80016 |
15,200,000 | (5) | 4.6% | (6) | |||||
Common Stock
($0.0001 par value)
|
Directors and Executive
Officers as a Group (2 individuals) |
1,295,403,044 | 96.6% |
(1) The number of shares and percentage of class beneficially owned by the entities above
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is determined under rules promulgated by the SEC and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also any shares which the individual has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any stock option or other right. The inclusion herein of such shares, however, does not constitute an admission that the named stockholder is a direct or indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Unless otherwise indicated, each person or entity named in the table has sole voting power and investment power (or shares such power with his or her spouse) with respect to all shares of capital stock listed as owned by such person or entity.
(2) Please note that this shareholder owns preferred stock as more fully described in the following table.
(3) Includes 1,257,862 shares of Common Stock which Janovec beneficially owns by virtue of his right to convert his 1,000,000 shares of the Companys Series C Preferred Stock to Common Stock. Holders of the Companys Series C Preferred Stock have the option, at any time, to convert their shares into Common Stock on the basis of the stated value of the Series C Preferred Stock divided by fifty percent (50%) of the average closing price of the Common Stock on five (5) business days preceding the date of conversion, which for the purposes of this table is constructively April 1, 2003.
(4) Percentage is based upon the total 328,234,645 outstanding shares of Common Stock combined with the 1,281,213,044 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Janovec.
(5) Includes 1,250,000 shares of Common Stock which Rod Clawson beneficially owns by virtue of his right to convert his 250,000 shares of the Companys Series D Preferred Stock to Common Stock. Holders of the Companys Series D Preferred Stock have the option, at any time, to convert their shares into one share of Common Stock and have voting rights equivalent to five (5) shares of Common Stock.
(6) Percentage is based upon the total 328,234,645 outstanding shares of Common Stock combined with the 14,190,000 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Clawson.
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The following table sets forth, as of March 5, 2004 the name, address, and the number of shares of the Preferred Stock, held of record or beneficially by each person who held of record, or was known by the Company to own beneficially, more than 5% of the 1,558,287 shares of Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, and the name and shareholdings of each director, and of all officers and directors as a group.
Series of | Name and Address of | Number of Shares | Percent of | |||||||
Preferred Stock |
Beneficial Owner |
Beneficially Owned (1) |
Class (1) |
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Tibor L. Nemeth 165 North Aspen Avenue |
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Series B
|
Azusa, California 91702 | 177,012 | (2) | 11.4 | % | |||||
Executive Officers and Directors | ||||||||||
Delmar Janovec | ||||||||||
3430 E. Russell Rd., Suite 317 | ||||||||||
Series C
|
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120 | 1,000,000 | (3) | 64.2 | % | |||||
Rod Clawson | ||||||||||
7049 S. Piccadilly St. | ||||||||||
Series D
|
Aurora, Colorado 80016 | 250,000 | (4) | 16.0 | % | |||||
All Executive Officers & | ||||||||||
Directors as a Group | 1,250,000 | 80.2 | % |
(1) The number of shares beneficially owned by the entities above is determined under rules promulgated by the SEC and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under such rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares as to which the individual has sole or shared voting power or investment power and also any shares which the individual has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any stock option or other right. The inclusion herein of such shares, however, does not constitute an admission that the named stockholder is a direct or indirect beneficial owner of such shares. Unless otherwise indicated, each person or entity named in the table has sole voting power and investment power (or shares such power with his or her spouse) with respect to all shares of capital stock listed as owned by such person or entity.
(2) These shares of Series B Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder into one share of Common Stock and have voting rights equivalent to one share of Common Stock
(3) These shares of Series C Preferred Stock may be converted into Common Stock of the Company on the basis of the stated value of the Series C Preferred Stock divided by fifty percent (50%) of the average closing price of the Common Stock on five (5) business days preceding the date of conversion. The Series C Preferred Stock has voting rights equivalent to one share of Common Stock.
(4) These shares of Series D Preferred Stock may be converted by the holder into one share of Common Stock and have voting rights equivalent to five (5) shares of Common Stock.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
As of December 31, 2003, the Company was indebted to its president, Delmar Janovec, in the amount of $1,217,733.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(1) Exhibits. Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-B are listed in the Index to Exhibits beginning on page 19 of this Form 10-KSB, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed by Clyde Bailey, PC for professional services rendered for the audit of the Companys annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 and for the reviews of the financial statements included in the Companys Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB for those fiscal years were $6,500 and $6,500, respectively.
Audit-Related Fees
Clyde Bailey, PC did not render any professional services for information technology services relating to financial information systems design and implementation for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002.
Tax Fees
Clyde Bailey, PC did not render any professional services for tax compliance, tax advice, or tax planning during 2003. The fees associated for the preparation of the 2003 and 2002 Corporate tax returns were approximately $750, and $750 respectively.
All Other Fees
The aggregate fees billed by Clyde Bailey, PC for services rendered to the Company, other that the services described under Audit Fees and Audit-Related Fees and tax fees amount to $0 and $0 for the fiscal years December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
In discharging its oversight responsibility with respect to the audit process, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors obtained from the independent auditors a formal written statement describing all relationships between the auditors and the Company that might bear on the auditors independence consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard No.1, Independence Discussions with Audit Committees, discussed with the auditors any relationships that may impact their objectivity and independence and satisfied itself as to the auditors independence.
The Committee also discussed with management and the independent auditors the quality and adequacy of the Companys internal controls and the outsourced audit functions, responsibilities, budgeting and staffing. The Committee reviewed with the independent auditors their audit plans, audit scope and identification of audit risks. The Committee discussed and reviewed with the independent auditors all communications required by auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, including those described in Statement on Auditing Standards No. 61, as amended, Communication with Audit Committees, and discussed and reviewed the results of the independent auditors audit of the financial statements. The Committee also discussed the results of the internal audit examinations.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, this day of April 2004.
AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. | ||
/s/ Delmar Janovec | ||
Delmar Janovec, President |
In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature | Title | Date | ||
/s/ Delmar Janovec | ||||
Delmar Janovec |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | April 14, 2004 | ||
/s/ Rod Clawson | ||||
Rod Clawson |
Director | April 14, 2004 |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT | PAGE | |||
NO. |
NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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3(i)
|
* | Articles of Incorporation of the Company. (Incorporated by reference from the Companys Form S-4, file number 33-44104, effective on February 11, 1992.). | ||
3(ii)
|
* | Bylaws of the Company. (Incorporated by reference from the Companys Form S-4, file number 33-44104, effective on February 11, 1192.) | ||
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|
Subsidiaries of Registrant | |||
31(i)
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |||
32(i)
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of AmeriResource Technologies, Inc. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350 |
* Previously filed as indicated and incorporated herein by reference from the referenced filings previously made by the Company.
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